{Bride} Mary Claire Cain
{Groom} William James Buck
{Hometowns} Jackson, MS Madison, MS
{Wedding Site} Brandon Hall Plantation, Natchez, MS
{Reception Site} Brandon Hall Plantation, Natchez, MS
{Bride’s Bouquet} Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
{How did the two of you meet?} We have had similar friend groups since high school and had always seen each other around, but never knew each other until we officially met in college.
{What is your proposal story?} Short Version: He proposed on the beach at a special spot we discovered 51/2 years earlier on our first trip together!
Long Version: When we went to the beach for our very first trip together (6 years ago), we found a secluded pathway through the dunes that led to a spot overlooking the beach. We watched the sun set and it kind of became our special spot. We went back for the first time this past summer, and he surprised me by taking me to our special spot…the only trouble was, there were two pre-teens sharing a big gulp bottle of wine in OUR spot!! We went down to the beach and he gave me a book he had made full of pictures of us from over the years. The back of the book had a long sweet message and then had a question in French (we were preparing for a trip to France) I asked him what it meant and he just said it meant, “I can’t wait to go with you”…weird…so then he said we should go up to our spot and get the kids to take our picture. He is an epic jokester and pretty much every word he speaks is sarcastic (his quick wit and humor are what hooked me) so as they are taking our picture he says, “Yeah, this is a special spot to us. It’s where I asked her to marry me.” I thought he was joking and went to tell them so, but then he got down on one knee and started fumbling in his pocket (he had a hard time finding the ring!) and then he proceeded to propose. The pre-teen girl started FREAKING out and practically crying, which was hilarious, but we got pictures of the whole thing thanks to those blasted kids being there.
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?} I (MC) had always dreamed of a spring/summer southern wedding. I grew up going to the pilgrimage in Natchez and fell in love with the history and beauty of the homes and landscape; I couldn’t think of anywhere more romantic to say our vows.
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?} I surprised myself with some of my decisions along the way, including the bridesmaids dresses. I thought I wanted something very traditional, but fell in love with the subdued colors of the blush, pale peach (bellini), and dove gray. I thought they embodied the romance of our wedding location and complemented the dramatic scenery instead of competing with it. From the dresses, everything else evolved.
{How did you pick “the dress?”} I knew I wanted something unique, and I loved the vintage style of wedding dresses with lace sleeves. As soon as I tried on my dress, I knew it embodied everything I wanted - simple, classic elegant, with a touch of vintage. I loved that it looked like it could have been handed down for generations.
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?} I had a locket of my grandmother’s with pictures of her and my great grandmother, and a hand sewn handkerchief of my mom’s wrapped around my bouquet.
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?} Picking the venue!! As soon as we pulled up to Brandon Hall I knew it was where we would be married. I fell in love with the house and the grounds and it was so exciting to plan our day around such a beautiful location.
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?} I would say it has to be a tie between writing my letter to Will for our first look and the actual first look itself. I wrote my letter that morning at Brandon Hall before anyone else had arrived, and I just remember looking out at all the surrounding beauty of the grounds and the stunningly beautiful day God had given us, while writing a love letter to my soulmate for our wedding day. My heart was so full in that moment.
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?} The clear tent!!! The rain changed all our plans for the ceremony and reception, but I think it changed them for the better. I loved the intimacy of the porch-side ceremony, and I was head over heels about the clear tent and the arrangements underneath. It felt like a dream.
{Your favorite picture from the big day?} So easy - one of the first photos we took as husband and wife, the black and white photo of the two of us draped over this glorious antique settee underneath a beautiful chandelier.
{The picture that represents the two of you best?} Cracking each other up in the midst of serious poses on the porch!
Photographer: Adam + Alli Photography
Event Planner: Kendall Poole Event Planning
Dress: Imaginations Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry: Family jewelry
Hair: Molly Gee Designs
Make-up: Molly Gee Designs
Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale
Tuxes: Tuxes Too
Videographer: BGP Wedding Films
Venue: Brandon Hall Plantation
Lighting: Davaine Lighting
Florist: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Catering: Brandon Hall Plantation
Bar: Brandon Hall Plantation
Band: Mo’ Money
Bride’s Cake: Edna’s Cake Creations
Groom’s Cake: Edna’s Cake Creations
Print Material: Emily Ferguson for Designs by KPEP – she created the most incredible programs with a sketch of Brandon Hall Plantation!!
{Groom} William James Buck
{Hometowns} Jackson, MS Madison, MS
{Wedding Site} Brandon Hall Plantation, Natchez, MS
{Reception Site} Brandon Hall Plantation, Natchez, MS
{Bride’s Bouquet} Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
{How did the two of you meet?} We have had similar friend groups since high school and had always seen each other around, but never knew each other until we officially met in college.
{What is your proposal story?} Short Version: He proposed on the beach at a special spot we discovered 51/2 years earlier on our first trip together!
Long Version: When we went to the beach for our very first trip together (6 years ago), we found a secluded pathway through the dunes that led to a spot overlooking the beach. We watched the sun set and it kind of became our special spot. We went back for the first time this past summer, and he surprised me by taking me to our special spot…the only trouble was, there were two pre-teens sharing a big gulp bottle of wine in OUR spot!! We went down to the beach and he gave me a book he had made full of pictures of us from over the years. The back of the book had a long sweet message and then had a question in French (we were preparing for a trip to France) I asked him what it meant and he just said it meant, “I can’t wait to go with you”…weird…so then he said we should go up to our spot and get the kids to take our picture. He is an epic jokester and pretty much every word he speaks is sarcastic (his quick wit and humor are what hooked me) so as they are taking our picture he says, “Yeah, this is a special spot to us. It’s where I asked her to marry me.” I thought he was joking and went to tell them so, but then he got down on one knee and started fumbling in his pocket (he had a hard time finding the ring!) and then he proceeded to propose. The pre-teen girl started FREAKING out and practically crying, which was hilarious, but we got pictures of the whole thing thanks to those blasted kids being there.
{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?} I (MC) had always dreamed of a spring/summer southern wedding. I grew up going to the pilgrimage in Natchez and fell in love with the history and beauty of the homes and landscape; I couldn’t think of anywhere more romantic to say our vows.
{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?} I surprised myself with some of my decisions along the way, including the bridesmaids dresses. I thought I wanted something very traditional, but fell in love with the subdued colors of the blush, pale peach (bellini), and dove gray. I thought they embodied the romance of our wedding location and complemented the dramatic scenery instead of competing with it. From the dresses, everything else evolved.
{How did you pick “the dress?”} I knew I wanted something unique, and I loved the vintage style of wedding dresses with lace sleeves. As soon as I tried on my dress, I knew it embodied everything I wanted - simple, classic elegant, with a touch of vintage. I loved that it looked like it could have been handed down for generations.
{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?} I had a locket of my grandmother’s with pictures of her and my great grandmother, and a hand sewn handkerchief of my mom’s wrapped around my bouquet.
{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?} Picking the venue!! As soon as we pulled up to Brandon Hall I knew it was where we would be married. I fell in love with the house and the grounds and it was so exciting to plan our day around such a beautiful location.
{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?} I would say it has to be a tie between writing my letter to Will for our first look and the actual first look itself. I wrote my letter that morning at Brandon Hall before anyone else had arrived, and I just remember looking out at all the surrounding beauty of the grounds and the stunningly beautiful day God had given us, while writing a love letter to my soulmate for our wedding day. My heart was so full in that moment.
{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?} The clear tent!!! The rain changed all our plans for the ceremony and reception, but I think it changed them for the better. I loved the intimacy of the porch-side ceremony, and I was head over heels about the clear tent and the arrangements underneath. It felt like a dream.
{Your favorite picture from the big day?} So easy - one of the first photos we took as husband and wife, the black and white photo of the two of us draped over this glorious antique settee underneath a beautiful chandelier.
{The picture that represents the two of you best?} Cracking each other up in the midst of serious poses on the porch!
Photographer: Adam + Alli Photography
Event Planner: Kendall Poole Event Planning
Dress: Imaginations Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry: Family jewelry
Hair: Molly Gee Designs
Make-up: Molly Gee Designs
Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale
Tuxes: Tuxes Too
Videographer: BGP Wedding Films
Venue: Brandon Hall Plantation
Lighting: Davaine Lighting
Florist: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Catering: Brandon Hall Plantation
Bar: Brandon Hall Plantation
Band: Mo’ Money
Bride’s Cake: Edna’s Cake Creations
Groom’s Cake: Edna’s Cake Creations
Print Material: Emily Ferguson for Designs by KPEP – she created the most incredible programs with a sketch of Brandon Hall Plantation!!
{Blog by Mitchell Walters}
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