Newlyweds of Destin
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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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