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Jessi and Bryant (page 44) had a shy young love; they went to a high school
dance together as friends because neither would admit to a crush on the
other. (Spoiler: They eventually admit it, but it takes a while.)
Heres another plot line: A girl sees a guy at a party. She thinks hes out of
her league, but she walks up to him and introduces herself anyway. When
Carrie and Mitch (page 48) started running into each other in the Vista after
that, they werent strangers. And now theyre happily married.
And Id be lying if I said I didnt have a favorite.
In 2014, Sonya (page 36) went to the Dominican Republic with her
girlfriends and met Richard at the casino. She cried the whole flight home.
They eloped four months later, living in different countries while they
waited a year and a half for the government to process Richards visa. They
had a gorgeous celebration last fall at the Lace House after he joined his
Curl up with some tissues, and embrace the romance.
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ing her all of his surprise plans for the weekend. Her family had arrived in New Orleans to
help them celebrate with a big family dinner.
It was more than I could believe, she says.
Ive joked with him since saying, That was so
much fun! Lets get engaged again!
Elizabeth did not want a long engagement. I
was too excited, she said. I couldnt wait.
The proposal was in February, and the wedding followed nine months later.
I had a vision of what I wanted my wedding
to be, Elizabeth says.
The problem: Elizabeth lived in New Orleans
and was planning a wedding that would happen more than 650 miles away in Columbia.
The solutions: Elizabeths mother, Kim
Binnicker, and wedding planner Cricket
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a million emails and put together an amazing
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ne of Elizabeths favorite
moments was when Christian
said his vows.
He was so clear, so loud and very
direct. He just did an awesome job.
That was the highlight of my entire
day.
Christian nerves had been settled
once he saw Elizabeth appear at the
other end of the aisle.
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Roberts says.
Elizabeth and Christian left to a
canopy of sparklers. And then it
was time for Elizabeths second
favorite moment of the day.
It was when we were in the
getaway car, Elizabeth says.
Christian and I were cheering. We
were just so excited. Excited we
were married. Excited that we
pulled it off. It was just the two of
us in the car, and we were cheering
the whole way to the hotel.
It was a shared favorite moment.
We pulled up to the hotel after
the reception, and I thought, Its
just us from here, Christian says.
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The couple exchanged vows at a 2 p.m. ceremony at Holy Family Catholic Church. A reception
followed at 4 p.m. at the Yacht Club, where guests
mingled outdoors enjoying a cocktail hour with
an open bar before heading inside to feast on
plated surf and turf dinners of steak and salmon.
The menu was phenomenal. Food was one of the
most important things to us. Our No. 1 priority was
making sure we got to eat our meals, Rosalie said.
The Yacht Club made the couples chocolate
layer cake, and each guest received homemade
pecan and caramel turtles, made by Rosalie.
The newlyweds shared a first dance before their
photographer, family friend Denise Gonsales,
whisked them away for a portrait session that
made the most of a beautiful Lowcountry sunset.
The next morning, guests were invited to Sunday brunch hosted by Rosalies parents at their
Hilton Head home.
From the first day, one of the only things I
cared about was the brunch on Sunday morning.
It was by far my favorite part because it was more
my style, she said. It was relaxed and it was a
different setting where we could talk and catch
up with friends and family.
At brunch, Rosalie put out the top layer of their
wedding cake and every guest took a slice as they
relived the memories of the night before.
Its important to remember your wedding day
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Sonya Capell was on an all-girls vacation in the Dominican Republic when she met Richard
Desena Bautista. Four months later, on Dec. 2, 2014, they eloped with only Richards immediate
family present. On Sept. 2, 2016, they celebrated their marriage and Richards move to
the United States with a big ceremony and reception at the Lace House. Sonya, 33, is from
Columbia and works in human resources, and Richard, 28, is a chef. They live in Atlanta. Sonya
translated Richards responses from Spanish; answers have been edited.
R: The brightest moment for me
was when I saw my wife arrive
with her father such great beauty
and happiness that made me cry.
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MLee
engaged for two years. You might how beautiful everything was. I
say we didnt really fall in love, but realized our dream wedding was
rather grew into love.
about to come to fruition.
T: Hearing the ukulele music
Tell me about the proposal.
It was our sixth year attending his begin and seeing my beautiful
bride-to-be walk down the aisle
familys Easter lunch together.
and take my breath away.
This particular year, T.J. wanted
my family to join his family. I
What advice would you give a
bride or groom whos planning a
didnt think much about it because our families certainly knew wedding?
each other. (He wanted my family Plan for unexpected expenses
there for the proposal, but I didnt because there will be some.
know that was why he invited
Your reception looks like fun.
them.) We always get in a big circle Whats your recipe for making
and pray. Right before the prayer, sure everyone has a blast?
said he wanted to say someKnow your audience, and try to
When did you know your spouse T.J.
thing. He called me out, got down
satisfy the majoritys taste with
was the one?
on one knee and proposed. This is food, beverages and music. Mingle
We were so young, but neither
another way that T.J. is so special
with all your guests, and let them
of us had any interest in anyone
to me he included family.
know you value their presence. If
else once we met. Talk about
children will be at your wedding,
young love and childhood sweet- What was your favorite part of
involve them in some way. We had
the wedding day?
hearts we fit the bill perfectly.
M: Arriving at the venue and see- the children circle us and blow
Prior to our wedding, we were
sweethearts for eight years and
ing all the vendors setting up and bubbles as we danced our first
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Childhood sweethearts MLee Grandy and Timothy T.J. Guy were married Sept. 16 at
Southern Oaks in Gilbert. MLee, a 22-year-old radiologic technologist from BatesburgLeesville, was just 14 when they met. T.J., 24, is originally from Saluda and works as a curing
operator at Michelin in Lexington. After MLee graduated from college and started her job last
spring, they bought a restored farmhouse in Batesburg-Leesville . We have actually had a very
busy year, MLee said. Answers have been edited.
dance. Also, take care of the formalities cutting the cake, toasts
and speeches early, before your
senior guests begin to leave.
What else?
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Jessi Dickerson and Bryant Fuller were married Sept. 10, 2016 at the Lace House. Theyve
known each other since middle school, but they didnt date until after college (though they
did go to a high school dance together. We went as friends and were too shy to realize that
we both had crushes on each other, Jessi says). Soon after they started dating, a promotion
transferred Bryant to Atlanta. Four years of long-distance love later, Jessi, 29, and Bryant,
30, live in Atlanta together. They plan to adopt a kitten soon.
B: Try not to stress. Its over before you know it and much better
than you could have imagined.
J: Hire a wedding planner even
just for the day. Meagan Warren
was amazing and affordable. I am a
huge planner, so I thought I would
be able to do everything, but I
wanted to be able to enjoy it, too!
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Carrie
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Carrie Howle and Mitch Malyerck were married Nov. 12, 2016 at Wavering Place Plantation.
Carrie, 27, is a registered nurse who grew up in Columbia, and Mitch, 33, is a machine
operator from Ballentine. They met six years ago when Carrie introduced herself to Mitch at
a birthday party. I remember thinking on my way home I would never have a chance with
someone as handsome or kind as he was and now were married! she said. They live in
Irmo with their dog, Goose. Answers have been edited.
Mitch said the bomb. No, but really. We genuinely love being married. Some people may not feel
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when you get married. You deal
with problems together easier,
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1208 Washington Place 1208 Washington St., Columbia restored bank building with two ballrooms, twin vaults and a library
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403 North Lake 403 North Lake Drive, Lexington historic home with 1.5 acres of English gardens
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701 Whaley 701 Whaley St., Columbia flexible space for large and small events
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Agape Conference Center 1622 Main St., Columbia restored historic conference center
Contact Bob Lane blane@agapesenior.com www.michaelscafecatering.com 803-528-9556
The Big Apple 1000 Hampton St., Columbia historic grand ballroom, balcony, dance floor and banquet facility; dance lessons available
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Ariels Special Events Facility 1734 Mobile Ave., West Columbia banquet hall with on-site catering
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Buck Ridge Plantation 231 Gundog Trail, Neeses banquet hall, covered veranda, gazebo, and picturesque lake
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Capital City Club Capitol Center, 1201 Main St., Columbia ballroom
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The Club at Rawls Creek 2121 Lake Murray Blvd., Columbia banquet space and outdoor pavilion
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Columbia Country Club 135 Columbia Club Drive West, Blythewood wedding ceremony and reception venue with full-service catering
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Columbia Museum of Art 1515 Main St., Columbia museum, lobby, atrium, conference room, terrace and exterior patio
Contact Special Events Office www.columbiamuseum.org 803-343-2212
Corley Mill House and Garden 221 Corley Mill Road, Lexington home with garden space
Contact Sheila Hall or Stephanie Hall info@corleymillhouse.com www.corleymillhouse.com 803-957-1818
Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC 630 Assembly St., Columbia banquet space
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Doubletree by Hilton 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia elegant event space with a Southern touch
Contact Norine Morris norine.morris@doubletreesc.com www.columbiasouthcarolina.doubletree.com 803-744-0141
EdVenture Childrens Museum 211 Gervais St., Columbia museum, outdoor terrace, galleries
Contact Theresa Dozier tdozier@edventure.org www.edventure.org 803-400-1151
Embassy Suites Columbia-Greystone Hotel 200 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia two ballrooms
Contact Alexa Wegner alexa.wegner@jqh.com columbiagreystone.embassysuites.com 803-252-8700
Fort Jackson Officers Club 3630 Semmes Road, Columbia outdoor wedding venues and elegant reception space
Contact Carol Neal www.fortjacksonmwr.com/o_club 803-782-8761 or 803-751-4906
Fripp Island Resort 2119 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena indoor/outdoor facilities including screened Creek House and Beach Pavilion
Contact Group Sales Department www.frippislandresort.com 888-741-8974
Gibson Commons 140 Gibson Road, Suite C, Lexington ballroom and outdoor gazebo
Contact Amanda Kammer www.gibsoncommons.com 803-358-7122
Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens 1615 Blanding St., Columbia indoor-outdoor ceremony and reception venue
rentals@historiccolumbia.org www.historiccolumbia.org 803-252-7742, ext. 11
Historic Lace House at the Governors Mansion 800 Richland St., Columbia historic home with garden area
Contact Michelle Langdon michellelangdon@gov.sc.gov www.lacehouse.sc.gov 803-737-2235
HoFP Gallery 2828 Devine St., Columbia urban art gallery with outdoor terrace
Contact Tensia Cassinetti info@hofpgallery.com www.hofpgallery.com 803-799-7405
Inn at USC 1619 Pendleton St., Columbia elegant boutique hotel on USCs historic campus
Contact Ashley Foster events@innatusc.com www.innatusc.com 803-231-3606
The Lake House at Lake Carolina 100 Lake Carolina Blvd., Columbia open-air space with screen windows and doors
Contact Julia Burley jburley@lakecarolina.com www.columbialakehouse.com 803-461-0915
Leaside 100 E. Exchange Place, Columbia ballroom, Florida room and secluded patio
Contact Alex Cebry sales@thesouthernway.com www.thesouthernway.com 803-783-9136
Lourie Center 1650 Park Circle, Columbia flexible space in Five Points with two ballrooms and six classrooms
louriecentersc.com 803-779-1971
The Manor at Doko Meadows 100 Alvina Hagood Circle, Blythewood banquet and reception rooms and a lakeside pergola
Contact Steven Hasterok hasteroks@townofblythewoodsc.gov www.dokomanor.com 803-754-0501
Marriott, Downtown 1200 Hampton St., Columbia two ballrooms and a tremendous two-story atrium
Contact sales director www.marriott.com 803-771-7000
McCutchen House University of South Carolina campus, Columbia restored home with Horseshoe as backdrop
Contact Carolina Catering sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/for_the_community/mccutchen_house_dining
803-777-7919
The Medallion Center 7309 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia banquet space with pavilion, grand ballroom, salons and spacious entry
Contact Brandi Owens www.medallionconferencecenter.com 803-256-1222
Robert Mills House and Gardens 1616 Blanding St., Columbia outdoor event rental space with beautiful gardens
rentals@historiccolumbia.org www.historiccolumbia.org 803-252-7742, ext. 11
Contact Alex Cebry sales@thesouthernway.com www.thesouthernway.com 803-783-1061
Mitchell House and Gardens 421 North Lake Drive, Lexington historic home with covered patio pavilion; full-service facility
Contact Phyllis James www.mitchellhouseandgardens.com 803-359-5325
Mossy Oaks Farm 2986 S.C. 174, Edisto Island creekfront pecan plantation
info@mossy-oaks.com www.mossy-oaks.com 803-414-2898
Orangeburg Country Club 2745 Griffith Drive, Orangeburg grand ballroom, banquet facilities and scenic ceremony options
Contact Lauren Gray www.orangeburgcc.com 803-531-9673
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Millstone at Adams Pond 5301 Bluff Road, Columbia home with tentable areas, covered back porches and dining rooms
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Palmetto Collegiate Institute and Leonard L. Price Gardens 104 Hendrix St., Lexington renovated school and gardens
Contact Jennifer Dowden www.lexsc.com 803-356-8238
Pine Island Club 331 Pine Island Road, Columbia reception hall on Lake Murray
803-781-6491
River Center at Saluda Shoals Park 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia park area, conference center and wedding gazebo
Contact Jennifer Cantey (River Center) or Angie Senn (outdoor space) www.icrc.net 803-731-5208
The River Road & Jasmine Houses and Gardens 2204 North Lake Drive, Columbia homes with garden space
Contact Sarah Christmus or Elizabeth Christmus riverroadjasmine@gmail.com www.riverroadjasmine.net 803-315-4953 or 803-781-3315
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia botanical gardens, unique animal houses, Magnolia Room, Ndoki Lodge
planyourevent@riverbanks.org
www.riverbanks.org/planyourevent 803-602-0900
Rock Bottom Pond 1530 Buck Hill Road, Ridgeway outdoor ceremony area overlooking pond and enclosed reception shed with fireplace
rockbottompond.com 803-438-9788
Seibels House and Garden 1601 Richland St., Columbia indoor-outdoor ceremony and reception venue
rentals@historiccolumbia.org www.historiccolumbia.org 803-252-7742, ext. 11
Senates End 316 Senate St., Columbia hall, manor house, reception area and garden in unique Vista location on the Congaree River
info@duprecatering.com duprecatering.com 803-748-4144
South Carolina State House 1100 Gervais St., Columbia grounds, gardens, steps and rotunda
Contact State House events coordinator scstatehouseevents@gs.sc.gov 803-737-3880
South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais St., Columbia main and planetarium lobbies, mezzanine, observatory, Vista Room
Contact Margaret Farish facilityrental@scmuseum.org www.museum.state.sc.us 803-898-4901
Southern Oaks 2401 U.S. 378, Gilbert rustic home and barns; new 5,600-square-foot reception area; antique furniture and decor
Contact Pamela Reeder southernoaks378@gmail.com southernoaks378.simdif.com 803-647-4518
Spring Valley Country Club 300 Spring Valley Road, Columbia country club and reception venue
Contact Rhonda Schock Stone rhonda@springvalleycc.com www.springvalleycc.com 803-788-3080
Springdale House and Gardens 3150 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia house and garden pavilion
Contact Kathy Wright facebook.com/pages/The-Historic-Springdale-House-and-Gardens/246450802864 803-794-5557
Stone River 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia event venue, wedding planning
Contact Patti Ginther or Lindsay Colvin events@stonerivercolumbia.com facebook.com/StoneRiverColumbia 803-727-8047
T&S Farm 3500 Pond Branch Road, Leesville banquet hall with beautiful grounds
Wavering Place Plantation 427 Adams Hayne Road, Eastover house and gardens
info@waveringplaceplantation.com waveringplaceplantation.com 803-269-7761
The Windermere Club 1101 Longtown Road East, Blythewood ballroom and patio on golf course
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Wintergreen Woods 1032 Corley Mill Road, Lexington reception hall, covered veranda and two courtyards
Contact Casey Covell or Dixie Covell www.wintergreenwoods.com 803-957-8888
Woodlands Country Club 100 Norse Way, Columbia private dining rooms and banquet space
Contact Derrick Owens www.woodlandscc.com 803-602-0253
Woodrow Wilson Family Home 1705 Hampton St., Columbia outdoor event rental space with beautiful gardens
rentals@historiccolumbia.org www.historiccolumbia.org 803-252-7742, ext. 11
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