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NATALIE KNOX & HAMPTON ROSENZWEIG October 15, 2021 / Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens Natalie Knox and Hampton Rosenzweig’s meeting must’ve been kismet. Friends had wanted to set them up but no one wanted it to feel forced. When they finally met “in the wild” in spring 2019 during a night out with friends in their hometown of Charleston, they truly hit it off. And little more than a year later, Hampton popped the question during a tropical vacation in Mexico. Natalie is the director of weddings and events at Boone Hall Plantation and has planned hundreds of weddings during her nine years in the industry. So while the venue was a no-brainer, when it came to her own wedding, “I found it really challenging to narrow my vision,” she says. She called on Athens, Georgia-based Tailor & Table (who she’d worked for previously) to help her create her dream wedding, which she envisioned as slightly edgy but still classic, a European country vibe. Hundreds of hydrangeas, quicksand roses, and mauvey-pink hues struck just the right tone. And a blend of table seating, signature martinis—the couple’s drink of choice—meaningful song selections, and dancers with disco-ball heads all played up the fun, nontraditional party scene that created an unforgettable experience for all. Top Tips • Buck tradition . “One of my favorite parts of the day was that Hampton and I had breakfast together the morning of our wedding,” says Natalie, eschewing the custom of the bride and groom waiting until the ceremony to see the other. • Make it personal. For the postage stamps for their invites, Natalie used stamps from both their home states, as well as rose stamps, since their last name, Rosenzweig, means “rose branch.” • Hire great vendors. “There will always be some hiccups,” says Natalie, “but when you have a solid squad, the hiccups will hardly phase you, because you trust that they are going to take care of business and have your best interest in mind.” Vendors Planning, design, florals: Tailor & Table Venue: Boone Hall Plantation Images: Virgil Bunao Catering: Cru Catering Cake: Wildflour Bakery Stationery: Studio R Rentals: Snyder Events Lighting: Innovative Event Services Linens: La Tavola Linen Bride’s attire: White on Daniel Island Beauty: Lashes and Lace Entertainment: Ear for Music (ceremony); East Coast Entertainment (reception); Elevate (disco ball performers) Transportation: Lowcountry Valet (getaway car); Lowcountry Trolley