Gone to Carolina

We had the most fabulous week in South Carolina earlier this month. We had two weddings on back to back weekends - so we decided to make a vacation out of it. And boy, was it much needed. I've missed home!

I was able to fly home a few days before Joe drove down, so I got to hang out in Simpsonville with my parents and grandparents and it was wonderful! We drove down to our lake house in Bonneau Beach on Lake Moultrie and spent the night before Joe and I were off to Fripp and Beaufort for our sweet friends Bria and Greg's wedding. It was so much fun seeing our favorite Wofford friends! Since we live so far away, weddings are just about the only time we get to see these sweet friends! The wedding was at First Pres in Beaufort and the reception at The Beaufort Inn. It was just absolute perfection and Bria in her custom handmade dress was just stunning - and to top it all off, she wore my veil! So special!

 My parents' gorgeous back yard

 On our way to the lake

 Brunch at Hominy Grill in Charleston with Joe's parents - sooo good.

 Pretty views driving to Beaufort

 Fripp before the wedding

After the fun festivities in Beaufort, we met up with Joe's parents, brother, and our future sister-in-law at Wild Dunes to stay for the week…woo hoo! They flew in from Kansas City and we had so much fun at the beach all week.

I had to leave the beach a couple of days early to work on stuff for Tori's wedding - a.k.a. the best weekend ever. There's just something about being with your hometown besties and your family that makes me so incredibly happy. Everything about the wedding was beautiful and I've never seen a more stunning bride! I was thrilled to be able to stand by my sweet friend on her special day.

Best wedding band EVER - Charleston Groove Factory. All of the girls may or may not have been drooling over the lead singer as if he was Nick Carter. haha.

 And some pictures from Richard Bell Photography:

Such a fun week and am counting the days 'til we get to visit again!