Caroline and Andrew’s wedding day felt like one of those days you remember not because everything went exactly as planned, but because of how fully everyone showed up for it anyway. The day began in downtown Savannah, where the couple got ready in two beautiful Airbnbs tucked among oak-lined streets and historic homes. The morning felt calm and personal, with soft light filling the rooms and a quiet excitement building beneath it all.
Caroline got ready with her two cats close by. According to her closest friends, it was a very Caroline moment to have her cats by her side, and the day would not have been complete with them. Her look was classic and romantic, brought together with the help of Wonderland Beauty Bar on hair and makeup, and paired with a breathtaking cathedral-length mantilla veil that felt absolutely made for a Savannah church ceremony.
Florals set the tone beautifully throughout the day, designed by Grace and Thorn. The palette leaned into a lush garden-party feel. It was romantic, colorful, and full of movement, perfectly complementing Savannah’s charm. Everything felt joyful and alive, even before the weather made its grand entrance.
Caroline and Andrew chose not to do a first look, saving that moment for the ceremony at the iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. As Caroline walked down the aisle, just moments into the ceremony, a loud thunderclap echoed through the cathedral, and then the rain began. Not a light drizzle, but a full Savannah downpour that would last through the rest of the night.
Instead of letting the weather shift the mood, everyone leaned into it. Guests smiled, the wedding party rallied, and the focus stayed exactly where it belonged, on Caroline and Andrew. After the ceremony, we stepped outside for portraits under the cathedral awning, rain falling steadily, umbrellas in hand, the stone and streets glowing under cloudy skies. The result was moody, romantic, and unmistakably Savannah.
From there, everyone made their way to Chateau 1800, just a short trolley ride from downtown. The reception and cocktail hour unfolded there, thoughtfully coordinated by Chateau 1800, with every detail handled seamlessly despite the weather. Even as rain puddled on the ground, no one hesitated. Heels splashed through water, dresses brushed damp floors, and laughter filled the air.
Cocktail hour and dinner, catered by Thrive Catering, were warm, lively, and full of conversation. The celebration moved effortlessly into dancing, with a packed dance floor under tenting and flooring by McCoy Event Professionals and rentals from EventWorks. Music carried the night, with energy from Emerald Empire Band and Blue Chip Entertainment keeping the party going strong.
The night unfolded exactly how it began, with movement, joy, and heart. Dancing started early and ended late, with a champagne tower and cake cutting sprinkled in somewhere in between. Rain tapped overhead, twinkle lights reflected off wet ground, and no one wanted the night to end.
Caroline and Andrew’s wedding was the kind of day that proves Savannah weddings don’t need perfect weather to be unforgettable. Sometimes, the rain becomes part of the magic, and this day was nothing short of that.
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