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Lemon Aid

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Juliet Johnston & John Chobanian; May 24, 2008, Black River Plantation

Photographs by:

Banner Radin

BONUS WEB PHOTO: Lemon and “Liberty Blue”—the wedding’s color theme—came together in the ceremony programs.

BONUS WEB PHOTO: Something blue? A demure garter. Something old? A strand of cherished pearls.

BONUS WEB PHOTO: Orchids make terrific hair adornments because they hold their shape and fresh look for hours on end—long enough to look exquisite throughout a Big Day.

BONUS WEB PHOTO: Barry West of Blossom's Events designed a simple boutonierre of white freesia for John.

Bridesmaids carried bouquets of roses, hypercium, peonies, and sweet pea.

“They were just so sweet and did a great job,” says Juliet of her cousins, Harper and Elizabeth, who wore wreaths of smilax and wax flowers.

The Tennessee couple wanted a truly Lowcountry affair, so Calder set the ceremony amid towering palms and pines that line the banks of the Black River.

Barry West of Blossoms Events grew edible pansies to add color to apothecary jars filled with lemonade.

Elaine Mincey of Elaine’s Events created a cake in a pale shade of yellow to avoid color overload in the ornate dining room. Sweet Tart: Barry West of Blossoms Events grew edible pansies to add color to apothecary jars filled with lemonade.

BONUS WEB PHOTO: John and Juliet wave to their well-wishing friends and family before departing down the Black River mimicing John's boat proposal.

Lemon Aid