A Vibrant Casual Outdoor Wedding in Tennessee

July 28, 2011

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Anna and Mason

Three years before Mason popped the question, he told his father he was interested in Anna, a longtime family friend. When his father relayed the news to Anna, a photographer in New York, she was intrigued but concerned that Mason was nine years younger. His dad said, "I thought you were smarter than that -- you know love has nothing to do with age!" she recalls.

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Invitations

The letterpress stationery, designed by the bride's friend Brooke Reynolds, matches the wedding's vivid hues.

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Bridesmaids

The bridesmaids wore raw silk skirts and tops, made by designer Cuyler Buckles, a friend of the bride.

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The Wedding Party

Anna and Mason with their wedding party.

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Bouquet

The bride's bouquet of dahlias and astibe, tied with a satiny ribbon, looks just picked.

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Boutonniere

A dahlia boutonniere and a cheery polka-dot tie offset a groomsman's khaki suit.

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Vows

Mason's grandfather and uncle officiate at the ceremony.

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The Happy Couple

The couple shares a sweet moment after the ceremony.

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The Reception

Paper luminarias lit the reception's tented grounds.

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Cupcakes

Glittering cupcakes -- carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, white cake with lemon Swiss-meringue buttercream, all toppped with edible gold dust and leaf -- are served in lieu of a cake.

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Cocktail Hour

Two cocktails honored the heritages of bride and groom -- Pimm's Cup, a British favorite, and Tennessee Tea, which Sharon created using Jack Daniels, Triple Sec, Coke, sweet-and-sour mix, and lemonade.

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Favors

Favors consisted of bright silk bags made by Indian women who work for the Shanthimalai Handicrafts Development Society, a charity Anna supports; each holds a candle and a jar of jam.

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A Kiss

Mason sweeps his bride off her feet.

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Sources

Catering: Jayne Slagle Catering, 931-598-5566
Stationery Printing: Soho Letterpress
Bride's Gown: Ingrun von Keudell
Groom's Suit and Tie: J. Crew
Groomsmen's Suits: Calvin Klein
Cupcakes: Susan Sugarman, 917-776-1641
Flowers and Rentals: Taylor's Mercantile, 931-598-5893
Music: Clare Burson with the Bashful Mountain Broadcasters
Favor Bags: Friends of India Designs

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