Southern Garden Wedding with Nautical Touches

Kelsey and Michael’s garden wedding was a simply Southern celebration, full of delicious design and indulgent food. Their coastal-inspired color palette of navy blue, aqua, grey, and gold was complemented by subtle nautical touches.

The gorgeously dramatic arbor of the Tabby Garden provided a stunning backdrop for Kelsey and Michael’s outdoor ceremony. Guests could breathe deeply of the fresh salt water air and enjoy butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, like Caprese Salad Lollipops and our famous Beaufort Bay Shrimp Wraps.

The reception was lit by enchanting market lights  and candles. Southern luxury food stations ensured that guests ate well, with a selection of delicious coastal fare like Lowcountry Crab Cakes, Southern Shrimp Sushi, and Fish Tacos. It was a decadently Southern wedding!

Wedding reception table shown from above with navy blue runner, gold decor accents and hydrangea bouquets
bridesmaids lined up ready to walk down the aisle wearing navy blue dresses and carrying white hydrangea bouquets
black and white photo of two flower girls in white dresses sitting on a bench
Bride and her father walking together preparing to go down the aisle
outdoor wedding ceremony with a vine-covered arbor as the altar
cocktail table with aqua blue table cloth tied with navy blue bow
bride and groom holding hands walking down the aisle after being married at an outdoor wedding ceremony
buffet table with family photos in picture frames set against a white curtain
tablescape with navy blue and gold accents and white hydrangea bouquets
square table with a navy blue tablecloth viewed from above with six table settings
wedding reception seating area with aqua blue chairs and a tan couch
BBQ pulled pork and shrimp appetizers on a navy blue tray
table setting with navy blue table runner, gold charger and flatware, with a gift box on each plate
black window frames with table numbers written on the glass hanging from a tree
tan leather couch with navy blue, cream, and gold pillows
fish tacos food station with fish in a pan and toppings in small glass containers
fish tacos food station with southern sushi in the background
fruit and charcuterie table at a wedding reception
catering display with a pan of fried green tomatoes and a bowl of salad
wedding reception food station with a frying pan
macaroni and cheese food station with glass containers with toppings suspended overhead
macaroni and cheese food station with toppings inside glass containers hung overhead

Photography: Arastasia Photography | Venue: The Beaufort Inn
Planning + Design & Decor + Catering & Cake + Florals: Southern Graces

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