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(this page) CHILD’S PLAY:

In age-old tradition, John’s baby

bonnet was wrapped around

CeeCee’s bouquet of Dusty

Miller, white peonies, and yellow

ranunculus. Succulents provided

a textural element, and sprigs

of chamomile and Billy Balls

added whimsy. (opposite page)

HEY, GOOD LOOKIN’: In classic

Charleston style, CeeCee paired her

Amsale gown with pearls, and John

dressed in a pale blue Jos. A. Bank

seersucker suit.

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John Cassidy & CeeCee CambronJuly 7, 2012

Lowndes Grove Plantation

John Cassidy & CeeCee CambronJuly 7, 2012

Lowndes Grove Plantation

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When CeeCee Cambron’s Grandma Nell spied her grand-

daughter chatting with John Cassidy after the girl’s soccer game,

the matriarch knew something was brewing. Though CeeCee

said her fellow Darlington High School student and she were

“just friends,” time proved grandma right. The sweethearts dated

while in school in Rome, Georgia; throughout their time at Ole

Miss; and relocated to John’s hometown, Jacksonville, Florida,

after graduation. Once settled there, John insisted that a

housewarming gift swap was in order. CeeCee bought him

grilling tools, while John compiled a scrapbook of their lives

together. On the back, a caption read, “Will you marry me?”

“I said ‘Yes!’” CeeCee remembers. “I think deep down

we—and our families—just always knew.”

As they brainstormed ceremony locales, Charleston soon rose

to the forefront. “We knew we wanted a destination wedding in

the South,” CeeCee explains. “In college, John and I took a trip

to Charleston for a Fourth of July weekend, and it just always

stuck with us.” The couple entrusted Candice Hilse of YOJ

Events to bring a lively vibe to Lowndes Grove Plantation.

“Vibrant patterns and colors and an historic plantation—right

up my alley,” says CeeCee. Working with a palette of blue, gray,

and citrine, Candice incorporated fun prints on accent pillows

and lounge furniture. On the actual day, cheery florals reflected

the mood, CeeCee and John swapped vows in front of the

majestic mansion, and guests hammed it up all evening in a

photo booth. “It felt like summer and happiness,” says Candice.

“That was exactly what we wanted,” says the bride.

T e x T b y Lucy Morrison

i m a G e s b y Leigh Webber

w e d d i n G d e s i G n b y Candice Hilse of YOJ Events

(this page, clockwise from top) CONTRASTING COLORS: Deep blue linens served as a backdrop for vibrant flowers that Branch Design Studio “planted” in milk

glass vases and ceramic tea cups and atop cake stands. BOTTOMS UP: Lowcountry Lemonade was served as the signature beverage, alongside custom-mixed drinks

named after the couple’s dogs, Sadie and Hudson. TOUCH OF CLASS: Black wooden framing, along with gauzy draping and geometric block shades, made for a chic

bar environment. Candice upholstered the bar front in an ikat-meets-chevron pattern to add texture and to play off the oyster-tabby floor.

(this page, clockwise from top) IN THE SHADOWS: The house and giant oaks

shaded guests from the July sun. DÉJÀ VU: Flower girls wore heirloom dresses passed

down from John’s parents’ wedding. NATURAL ACCESSORY: Branch Design Studio

used oversized succulents and bright blooms to complement the bridesmaids’ J.Crew

dresses. HEART SONG: The groomsmen serenaded the couple during the reception.

(left to right)

THE PATRIOTS: Though

the sparkler send-off

was a once-in-a-lifetime

event, CeeCee says she

and John hope to spend

their anniversary in

Charleston every Fourth

of July weekend.

SOMETHING BORROWED:

Fish Restaurant’s vanilla,

chocolate, and passion-

fruit tiered cake

mimicked CeeCee’s

sash, which bore

big blossoms.

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“The most rewarding parts were

marrying my best friend and hearing how much

fun everyone had.”

—CeeCee Cassidy

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(clockwise from top) VANTAGE POINT: For guests who wanted to watch the sun go down over the Ashley

River, Candice placed umbrella-shaded tables by the dock. THREE’S COMPANY: Branch Design Studio

arranged a trio of cymbidium, Jamie Storie, and oncidium orchids for playful coffee-table arrangements.

MULTI-PURPOSE: Embroidered accent pillows showcased CeeCee’s custom logo, which paid homage to the

couple’s furry friends. WRITE AWAY: CeeCee, a graphic designer by trade, juxtaposed classic script fonts

with modern typefaces throughout the stationery suit, including on the programs.