My something blue will be easy!  I have decided on my wedding colors, and I stress colors because there are many of them.  Hold on now! Wipe that look off of your face, let me explain and I know you’ll love it too.  I came across a popular pattern being used which I ABSOLUTELY fell in love with,...

I think almost any bride will agree with me; one of the biggest decisions and probably the most fun is picking your dress.  Even though it is becoming popular to wear more than one dress on this special occasion, I am kinda traditional; I will only pick one.  So, to me, it has to be THE ONE.  I don’t...

Mr. and Mrs. Orvis Mack Kolb of Sumter, and Mr. Julius Romey Eadon III of Greenville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cecelia Harvin Eadon of Sumter, to Bradley William McCann of Duluth, Ga. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCann of Duluth, Ga. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of...

Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Boatwright III of Lexington announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Addy Boatwright, to Paul Lee Padgett, both of Lexington. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Padgett of Lexington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Boatwright Jr. of Aiken...

Dr. Michaele G. Lemrow of Columbia and Mr. Craig M. Lemrow of Gilbert announce the engagement of their daugher, Shannon Michaele Lemrow of Germantown, Md., to Shawn Michael Silkensen of Herndon, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Silkensen of Fredericksburg, Va. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr....

At the Hilton® Columbia Center, any special occasion becomes an unforgettable event. Located in the heart of the Columbia Downtown Congaree Historic District in South Carolina, our wedding reception facilities combine artful ambience and attentive care to ensure the perfect setting for your special...

Dr. and Mrs. John Ormond Fairey of Columbia announce the engagement of their daughter, Harriet Gage Fairey, to Robert Barrett Gilmer, both of New York, N.Y. He is the son of Dr. and Dr. Lyonel Wayman Gilmer of Nashville, Tenn. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Woodward Johnson...

John and Debby Rapp, Irmo, happily announce the engagement of their son, Jason Landon Rapp, to Allison Leigh Brackett, daughter of David and Lyl Brackett, Aiken. The bride-elect graduated from Clover High School and earned a B.S. in Business from Presbyterian College. She is the Financial Center Leader...

Mr. and Mrs. James Raymond Petty Jr. of Columbia announce the engagement of their beloved daughter, Caroline Jamison Petty, to Patrick Michael Sampson, both of Charleston. He is the son of Ms. Marilou Peters of Buffalo, N.Y., and Richard William Sampson of Hamburg, N.Y. The bride-elect is the granddaughter...

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benny Holbrooks Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Elaine Holbrooks of Florence, to Adam Bishop Sawyer of Columbia. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy LaVal Sawyer of Columbia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benny Holbrooks of Florence,...