Southern charm and graceful elegance aptly illustrates Rachel and Chas’s beautiful day at Old Edwards Inn. Chas proposed to Rachel at Chapel Hill, North Carolina with a cherished double diamond ring that has been passed down in his family for over a hundred years. This couple values a strong connection with their loved ones and family heirlooms. For instance, Rachel held her mother’s beaded purse and kept her grandmother’s embroidered handkerchief close to her heart that day. 

Rachel’s bridesmaids wore soft blue dresses that coordinated with the gentle shade of powdery blue of her Badgley Mischka heels. Chas and his groomsmen kept their look classic, with sleek tuxedos and timeless black bow ties. Timeless hydrangea and roses were selected in classic white with touches of blush for bouquets and centerpieces alike. Subtle touches of soft blue were found in the table linens, under scalloped white chargers and personalized menus for each guest.

First, a string quartet added a romantic charm as the guests made their way to their ceremony seats. The service was bountiful in faith, love and joy as the newly weds exchanged their heartfelt vows. Afterward, guests made their way to cocktail hour to mingle and relax. Rachel and Chas’s fur baby, Panda, made an appearance via custom cocktail stirrers in the signature drinks.

Next, the reception delighted guests with lush botanicals that embellished the reception. White blooms and native greenery punctuated the spaces, bringing the outdoors in. Moreover, this natural feel was enhanced by the floor to ceiling glass accordion windows. These opened fully to blur the transition of greenery from inside to out.  The grand floral installation hung gracefully above the wedding party head table, ornamented with floating tealight candles. In addition, King Louis chairs were a fitting choice for the head table in its distinctive grandeur. 

The dance party that followed dinner emphasized an upbeat energy of spirited entertainment. Later, glow sticks were passed around the dance floor, delighting guests as they danced under the glow of the chandeliers. In a surprise twist, the groom conspired with the band to perform a song for his new bride: Taylor Swift’s “Lover”. Finally, at the end of the night, guests with sparklers and sent the happy couple off with a farewell of good wishes. 

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