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boutonnieres. The florals for the bouquets and throughout the whole 
event were simply stunning in corals, hot pinks, blush, and antique pink 
accented with greenery. Market lights draped across the yard and crystal 
chandeliers twinkled as the happy couple danced to “Better Together” 
by Jack Johnson for their first dance. Townsend Catering Company made 
the couples food dreams come true with an incredible menu inspired 
by all the places the bride and groom have lived. They selected five hors 
d’oeuvres to be passed during cocktail hour, each a nod to the couple’s 
roots in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky. The wedding 
cake made by Betty Weber Cakes was a real show stopper topped off 
with the couple’s monogram crest. This same crest was featured on the 
invitations and many other special items tying together the wedding 
theme created by local shop, Frill Seekers Gifts. 

The band, Az-IzZ, kept the party going all night long as guests played 

along with light up tambourines tied with orange and purple ribbons 
reading, “Down the Hill or By the Bay, Shake it for Spec & EmK Like 
It’s Game Day!” The couple has deeply rooted ties to Clemson, with 
Emily Kyle’s entire family attending. There were nods to the University 
throughout the day; including the gift from Emily Kyle to Austin, a 
Clemson ring engraved with their wedding day and the saying, “Clemson 
to forever.” Austin gifted her a set of gold diamond hoop earrings, a 
family diamond necklace, and a honeymoon photoshoot in front of 
the Eiffel Tower. The night was topped off with a special surprise guest 
arriving to the reception on Emily Kyle’s dad’s fishing boat; the official 
Clemson Tiger mascot! The newlyweds departed the following morning 
on a two week dream honeymoon through the countryside of France. 
They now reside in Louisville, Kentucky, as they begin a new chapter 
together as a married couple. 

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