It could have been a really tough day for a large collection of Clemson University graduates.
But these die hard Tiger fans shook off an unexpected football loss with a wonderful wedding and a huge reception celebration.
With the backdrop of a magnificent fall day, Stephanie and Thomas exchanged vows at Grace Lutheran Church in Rock Hill, SC, before moving on to a fantastic party at Rock Hill Country Club.
The day flowed smoothly with great leadership from planner Karen Blankenship of Events per se, who was stayed on top of every detail. Fredda Smith’s Buy the Bunch of Fort Mill created the florals with beautiful fall colors. And Sylvia Hinson of Sylvia’s Cakes & Things created one of the more unique cakes I’d seen in a while. Aaron Earnhardt of Hart to Heart Media was a pleasure to work with as he seamlessly documented the event with video as I created the still images.
It was my first trip to Rock Hill Country Club and general manager Kevin Hart and his staff did a great job. This was a dancing crowd with the party soundtrack provided by The Mighty Kicks, who didn’t take a break all night long.
It was such a pleasure working with Stephanie and Thomas’ families. Congratulations to you and have a great time in Maui.
Stephanie and Thomas at Rock Hill Country ClubStephanie in a quiet moment as she begins getting ready for the weddingAdding some accessoriesStephanie gets plenty of help as she finishes dressingA quick portrait before the serviceA beautiful fall day provided some nice window lightThomas jokes with the groomsmen as they get readyThe fall colors were abundantBridesmaid keeps flower girl Ashley busyStephanie touches up her sister and Maid of Honor Sarah's makeupStephanie with her mother, Lyn, and flower girls Lilly and AshleyStephanie and her bridesmaids looking beautifulThomas' mother with his sisters Mary Beth, left, and JessicaFlower girl Lilly and her sister Ashley are Stephanie's cousinsStephanie and her father, Steve, share a nice moment before the serviceMore gorgeous flowers from Buy the BunchHaving some fun on the way to the ceremonyThere weren't many empty seats at Grace Lutheran Church Another angle on the serviceStephanie glances at her parents near the end of the ceremonySarah and Stephanie are all smiles after the ceremonyStephanie and Thomas outside Grace Lutheran ChurchThe wedding party outside the churchThe wedding party gets some reaction from passing trafficSome pretty light on the party bus ride to Rock Hill Country ClubThe bridesmaids relax as they head to the receptionMore florals from Buy the Bunch and a magnificent cake from Sylvia's Cakes in Lancaster, SCThe new husband and wife share a kiss outside Rock Hill Country ClubThomas and Stephanie were a little worried about this move in their first dance but they pulled it off perfectlyStephanie surprised Thomas with a little cake in the faceThe two dads, Stephanie's on the left, give their best "Soul Man" movesThe dancers never stopped during the receptionThe couple made their escape in Stephanie's father's Bronco
