Sam and John pulled together a reception that perfectly represented them as a couple: warm, welcoming, loving, Southern, and inviting. Even since they've been married, I've visited their new apartment, and I feel the same way! I loved every detail of their Southern wedding.

Another aspect of this wedding that I personally loved so much was the venue. This lake home belongs to my sweet and generous mom, and I have spent so many summers and vacations there with my whole family. Labor day weekends, summer days, July 4 vacations, even trips in the autumn and winter fill my mind with memories. Needless to say, adding this precious wedding day to the long list of my memories at our Lake Gaston home was priceless. It was the perfect venue for this beautiful day!

Mr and Mrs Ray, I am so grateful to call you my forever family. So excited for you two!