The great thing about technology now is I’ve had so many couples lately who met, lost touch with each other or just went different directions and somehow were brought back together through social media or online dating when the timing was right!  Kimberly and Andy had a similar story in that they met at Wild Wings in 2011 through mutual friends and connected on facebook but it wasn’t until 4 years later when Andy saw a familiar face on match.com and sent Kimberly a message and they went on their first official date in Sept 2015, again at Wild Wings!  

The couple enjoys hiking and DIY projects.  In fact, they just built a mini bunk-bed for their dogs- how cute!  

Andy planned a surprise Christmas day proposal.  As Kimberly describes it,

He proposed Christmas morning. We spent Christmas Eve at my parents’ house. He was up late wrapping my gift in their garage. When I started to open it…it was one of the tricks where he wrapped a smaller box inside a larger box. I think I had to unwrap about 4 gifts before I got to the “prized” package. I had asked for earrings (which I had already received as a gift from two different people), so I automatically assumed that it was another pair of earrings. I was ready to laugh when I opened the box, but I was wrong. I was shocked, and didn’t know how to react. When I looked at him, he asked, “well, will you?” – I said “will I what? you haven’t asked me a question yet.” He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was a surprise to everyone in the room – my parents had already given him their blessing through me, so he didn’t want them to know. He wanted it to be a surprise for everyone. Luckily, my sister-in-law was quick to grab her phone and snap pics of the occasion. She got my surprised look when I opened the box and didn’t know how to react, and she got pictures of him on his knee “popping” the question.

I started the day with Kimberly and her ladies who were getting ready in a lovely suite at the Inn at USC.  

We had a surprise “bridesmaid” arrive at the suite and lighten the mood.  Gotta love the cowboy boots with the floral robes.

I love the lacy back of Kimberly’s dress.

We traveled from the hotel to the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens where the ceremony and reception were held for some more photos.

Andy was looking pretty dapper in his suit.  I love the photo of him helping his Dad straighten his tie.

The gardens are an amazing spot for a wedding ceremony in the heart of nature!

Reverend Kevin of VOW mentioned the carving above the garden and reminded Kimberly and Andy to “Care for your marriage as if it were a garden.”

The colors of the Riverbanks Zoo garden just come alive in the warm glow of the sunset.

Congratulations Kimberly and Andy!

Other Vendors-

Makeup- Mikel Rumsey
Hair- Laurel Galloway of Hairstyles by Laurel
Florist– American Floral
Officiant– Kevin Roberts of VOW
Catering– Riverbanks Zoo
DJ– Dave of Partytime DJs
Cake– Parkland Cakes
Photo Booth- MVP Photo Booth

PALMETTO DUO FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHER– Katie Hart

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