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Southern Elegance Meets Military Tradition: A Fairytale Wedding

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Military couple kisses under swords at a wedding ceremony

Yowzah! Now this is some kind of wedding exit! With Libby’s southern heritage and Jacob’s military experience to work with, Celebrations by Paula put together one amazing wedding day. You can see all of their wedding traditions in black and white by visiting the full gallery here. It is absolutely bursting with gorgeous images captured by Faith Teasley.

Elegant blue wedding shoes with bow detail and pearl earrings

Elegant wedding rings and bridal gown ready for the big day

Bride and bridesmaids getting ready in floral robes, wedding day

Elegant wedding ceremony in a grand church with a chandelier

Military wedding with bride and groom under sword arch and kisses

Southern Tradition

From Faith Teasley: Libby and Jacob’s wedding day was a beautiful reflection of their love for each other. Their ceremony took place at a picturesque military chapel followed by a gorgeous reception at a local botanical garden. The team of Celebrations by Paula brought Libby’s vision to life – Southern elegance while upholding military tradition.

A military groom and bride embrace on their wedding day

Bride holding a beautiful white wedding bouquet, elegant details

Bride and bridesmaids posing in a sunny garden setting, holding flowers

Bride with bridesmaids in black dresses, outdoor wedding

Wedding games with cornhole and bride drinking a cocktail

Black, White & Burlap

The black and white combined with burlap throughout the reception decor complimented each other wonderfully. The bride’s three year old daughter brought so much life and a large dose of cuteness throughout the day! She even shared a dance with her mom at the reception. It was truly a fairytale wedding with a real life “happily ever after”!

Wedding favors in jars, tied with ribbons and labels on a rustic display

Bride holding a flower girl at a wedding, both are smiling

Wedding reception decor with black and white check tablecloth

Elegant wedding table with white flowers and striped detail

Elegant white wedding cake with flowers and wood base

Cake: The Bakehouse
Dj: Five Star Entertainment
Dress shop: Fountaine BridalS
Event designer: Celebrations by Paula
Flowers: Owen's Florist
Venue: Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Venue: Main Post Chapel Fort Bragg

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