Lovers' Lane: AnnaBond & Clayton in Highlands, NC
While hiking Devil’s Courthouse, an Appalachian Mountain trail in North Carolina, Clay popped the question to AnnaBond after six years of dating. They met during their sophomore year at Clemson University where a mutual friend set them up for a sorority function. The Atlanta residents knew early on that their special day would be in Highlands, North Carolina, as the bride frequented the quaint southern town for family vacations and later with Clay for weekend getaways.
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The bridal party wore matching sleeveless silk crepe gowns and held crisp ivory bouquets.

While hiking Devil’s Courthouse, an Appalachian Mountain trail in North Carolina, Clay popped the question to AnnaBond after six years of dating. They met during their sophomore year at Clemson University where a mutual friend set them up for a sorority function. The Atlanta residents knew early on that their special day would be in Highlands, North Carolina, as the bride frequented the quaint southern town for family vacations and later with Clay for weekend getaways.

The pair married at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands followed by a richly hued, pastoral style reception at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn, an enchanting resort quietly tucked away in the mountains.

Vibrant blossoms and shrubs line a romantic stone walkway leading to the charming Inn.

A Red 1949 Five Window Chevy truck (a recent gift given by the bride’s father to her mother) was displayed at the venue’s entrance. Elegant signage, vintage apple crates and galvanized buckets of flowers livened up the bed of the truck, providing a super Instagrammable photo op.

Escort cards were placed on a round table filled with bright foliage. AnnaBond’s family made welcome boxes with a custom map and treats favored by the newlyweds.

A forest green-hued rowboat served as a unique outdoor floral display during the festivities.

The thoughtfully designed celebration was created by Alchemy Event Studio, who helped personalize the natural setting with the bride’s preferred style of mixing colorful and classic seen in details like the pairing of bright flowers with cobalt and ivory transferware vases on dinner tables.

Acrylic plates, multicolored flowers and candles topped sleek black dinner tables.