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Kara + Peter, The Estate on Second

August 28, 2019

Kara put the finishing touches on her bridal look in The Attic at The Estate on Second while Peter anxiously waited for their closed-eyed ‘first look.’ The two met in the sun-drenched room back to back with eyes closed where they shared loving words before walking down the aisle. Guests arrived and found their seats as the wedding party walked out and found their spots. Kara walked down the aisle and met Peter at the altar where a wooden arch with greenery acted as a backdrop to their vows. “I dos” were exchanged and their ceremony was sealed with a sweet kiss and cheers from their guests.

Cocktail hour began with Thai Chicken Spring Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce and Brioche Boxes with Balsamic Fig Glaze. Guests were free to sip on wine and beer from the bar while Kara and Peter were off taking adorable photos together as husband and wife around the venue. Meanwhile, inside the Crystal Ballroom was flipped for the reception portion of the evening. Tables were decorated in eucalyptus leaves and candles. The ceremony arch was used at the backdrop for the sweetheart table and more eucalyptus leaves and a few white roses decorated the table.

After cocktail hour everyone came inside for dinner. Zucchini Lime Chicken, Tortellini with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Red Roasted Garlic Potatoes with Parmesan and Panko Breadcrumbs and Green Beans with Sautéed Bacon, Shallots and Fresh Dill were served hot from the dinner buffet. Toasts were given and dinner was enjoyed before the dancing began. In-between all the dancing Peter changed into a blue, sequin blazer and brought that electric blue energy to the dance floor. The bouquet toss and garter toss were done before Kara and Peter cut into their donut cake. The night ended in fun dance moves and lots of fun.

Wedding dress hangs before a tall white window.
Bride stands beside a window with her train spread out.
Attendant adjusts the collar of a groom's jacket.
Couple stand back to back beside a brick wall.
Geometric ceremony backdrop beneath an arched ballroom window.
Wooden goblet beside sliced bread on a white cloth.
Guests face the couple during a ballroom ceremony.
Couple hold hands during their wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds kiss before a geometric ceremony backdrop.
Newlyweds raise joined hands at the end of the aisle.
Couple embrace closely against a white wall.
Newlyweds eat with guests during the reception.
Groom talks with guests while holding a plate of food.
Guests share food from a plate at the reception.
Groom lifts the bride beside an exterior doorway.
Bride holds a white floral bouquet.
Couple kiss with their eyes closed.
Newlyweds walk along a brick lined city street.
Couple kiss on a sunlit rooftop terrace.
Couple embrace against a pale multistory building.
Groom kisses the bride's forehead outdoors.
Newlyweds kiss beside a large wooden doorway.
Long reception tables set against exposed brick.
Long reception tables flank a chandelier lit ballroom aisle.
Table number two beside greenery and glassware.
Newlyweds dance closely together on the ballroom floor.
Couple embrace during their first dance.
Newlyweds dance with guests watching behind them.
Bride and guests dance together with raised hands.

Venue: The Estate on Second // Catering: Jay’s Catering // Photographer: Cait & Co. Photo // Florist: Wildflower of SC // Coordination: All in the Details Design // Video: Steelhead Cinema // Donuts: Sidecar // Dress: BHLDN // DJ: Music by Octavius

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