04 Jun Sarah & Dane {The Cotton Dock}
It’s little surprise that jetsetters Sarah Peddar and Dane Evans chose to wed in Charleston, as the two Atlanta residents have a habit of visiting some of the world’s choicest spots. Need proof? Take a listen to their engagement. After years of dating—the two met while in living in the same college dorm at Florida State University; their first date was on Valentine’s Day in 2001—they took advantage of Dane’s month-on, month-off work schedule as a corporate pilot to spend a month exploring Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali and Australia. “Everyone seemed to be anticipating our engagement on the trip,” says Sarah, “but the actual moment was still a surprise to me!” Maybe she was distracted. Who can blame a gal when she’s spent the day exploring Bali’s famous “monkey forest” in Ubud, visiting a nearby Buddhist temple, then checking out rice paddies? Dane popped the question while they wandered the rice fields, and when they returned home, Sarah got to work planning and crafting their way to a dream day. Friends and family joined the two for a charming, homespun, and elegant dinner reception at the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation. Besides the classic festivities, one treat was the ribbon pull, where bridemaids and female guests each pulled a ribbon tied to charms that were nestled under the wedding cake. As for the honeymoon, the pair headed to Dane’s home country of Grenada, then took ferries and water taxis to Union Island in the Grenadines—a fitting kickoff to a whirlwind romance for sure.
Photography: The Willetts | Venue: Boone Hall Plantation | Wedding Planning and Design: the bride | Baker: WildFlour Bakery | Bridal Gown: Reem Acra, available in Charleston through Maddison Row | Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade | Bridal Jewelry: Givenchy | Bridesmaid’s Jewelry: Louise Loirette Jewelry | Bridesmaid’s Clutches: Oatmeal Lace Design | Caterer: Café Catering | Florals: Floret Charleston | Makeup Artist: Abby Scherf
