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neutrals and rich textures. Nothing too formal or fixed but lush arrangements and bouquets layered with detail and depthful color. Besides those directives, I let Josie and Christine work their magic," Carol said. The Petalers chose an earthy-hued palette of ivory, champagne, and a burnished soft rust which worked beautifully with the dove grey bridesmaids dresses and the colors of the Pavillion. Blush Clooney ranunculus, cappuccino and snowy white garden roses mixed with glossy green gardenia leaves produced the perfect effect and an intoxicating fragrance. Draping tiny lilacs and fragile hellebores created the movement and "just picked" sensibility Carol envisioned. Carol and Ryan had a plan in mind that would elevate the first dance to a whole new meaningful level. "It required more than the "step and circle" routine we knew," Carol laughed. So they took dance lessons at the Dance Quarter in preparation. "The dance lessons turned out to be one of our favorite parts of the planning. I highly recommend it," is her advice. After vows, they second lined with their guests into the reception where Carol made a quick change into a very special dress. For their first dance to Nat King Cole's "If I Fall In Love," a fifties standard, Carol wore her beloved grandmother's wedding dress. Yes. Something old and something blue–this nod to her "second mother and best friend" was one of the most memorable moments of the entire wedding. Seems like Carol's Grammy was ahead of her time wearing chic blue rather than white and Carol loves honoring the past with just as much gusto.

Guests danced the night away to soulful tunes provided by Papa C and the Slammin' Horns and dined on New

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