A Formal Tiffany-Blue-and-White Wedding in Charleston, South Carolina

July 27, 2011

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Elizabeth & Barton

After four years of dating, Barton Dyson simply couldn't wait two weeks to propose on vacation. Instead, he made his proposal via dog. He tied a toy glass ring around Elizabeth's dog's neck, who then jumped on Elizabeth's bed. She turned to find Barton down on one knee holding the real 1.5-carat diamond ring in his hand.

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Flower Girls

The flower girls, Kate Dyson and Leila Crane, join the bridesmaids, who wore floor-length gowns by Amsale in the bride's favorite color, Tiffany blue.

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The Bouquet

The bride's bouquet included white gardenias, peonies, tulips, and cymbidium orchids.

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Before the Wedding

Elizabeth and her father, Fred, make their way from the house to the ceremony.

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The Walk

Elizabeth's delicate Carolina Herrera silk taffeta eyelet gown and veil inspired the design motif for her wedding.

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The Ceremony

The two flower girls wore headbands adorned with a single gardenia and carried silk wristlets filled with rose petals.

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The Vows

Elizabeth and Barton exchange vows as the bridal party looks on.

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The Appetizers

The first course at the reception was a Charleston Chilled Seafood Quartet: jumbo shrimp cocktail; sliced roulade of cold poached salmon on a cucumber slice; lump crab meat with tomato and onion; and chilled Maine lobster on a cornbread crouton.

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The Drinks

Blue mojitos garnished with mint sprigs and blue paper "eyelet" umbrellas were served during the cocktail hour.

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Details

The couple asked attendees to inscribe magnets so they could have "Wishes That Stick" on their refrigerator.

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The Reception

Linens were custom made from blue taffeta with eyelet fabric bands around the bottom.

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The Table Setting

Tables were set with porcelain eyelet-cut chargers and rectangular porcelain vases filled with fuji mums, sweetpeas, and gardenias.

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The Seating

Table numbers echo the blue-and-eyelet theme.

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The Toast

The father of the bride toasts the newlyweds.

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The Family

The couple poses with Barton's parents, Saundra and Bill Dyson.

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Dancing

Even the youngest guests took to the dance floor.

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The Cake

The six-tier cake, covered with buttercream, was filled with fresh-blueberry and white-chocolate buttercream filling.

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The Happy Couple

Elizabeth and Barton cut the cake.

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