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The Vows Must Go On

In the midst of a pandemic, love wins

By Muffie Vardell Wells

On Oct. 31, Tilden Mauck and Cam Hart were wed, overlooking the ocean at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. The area is special for Tilden, as she grew up vacationing there with her family. The service was performed by a lifelong Columbia friend of the Harts, Tobin Cassels.

Five wedding couples will remember tying the knot this year with stories of joy and creative planning during a very unusual 2020 season. Each story is unique, but all forged ahead with enthusiasm, navigating restrictions, and embracing their bands of marriage with passion!

For Rayna and Cam Foster, the planning was a roller coaster ride after a November 2018 engagement, waiting almost two years for their October 2020 wedding. But thankfully, according to Rayna, they were able to have the wedding of their dreams despite “all the hiccups.” Jean and David Barton, both Columbia natives, organized their special ceremony with close friends and family at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Upon exiting the church, the couple was greeted by cheering, well-dressed friends outside, who, because of restrictions, were unable to attend the wedding. Tilden Mauck and Cam Hart had a traditional wedding on Halloween, then surprised the guests by arriving at the reception with the wedding party, all dressed for disco dancing in light-up sneakers with “Play that Funky Music” playing. Charlotte and Gus Herlong danced to the East Coast Party Band at The O’Donnell House in Sumter then departed in incredible style, sporting a 1953 MG that originally belonged to Gus’ grandfather. Mary Palmer Richards and David Tucker’s traditional wedding just a few weeks ago was picture perfect with glorious florals, music, family and friends. They departed the reception in her family golf cart!

The ceremony was followed by a seated dinner and Halloween disco themed party complete with disco balls, heart shaped glasses, sequin cat ears, and light up masks for everyone. Even the bride and groom surprised the guests with a complete outfit change for the reception. Mackenzie Kern Photography
The ceremony was followed by a seated dinner and Halloween disco themed party complete with disco balls, heart shaped glasses, sequin cat ears, and light up masks for everyone. Even the bride and groom surprised the guests with a complete outfit change for the reception. Mackenzie Kern Photography
Charlotte and Gus Herlong wed in Sumter at First Presbyterian Church on June 20 with a limited guest list, but they still enjoyed a gracious jubilant reception at The O’Donnell House with a tented courtyard for dancing and a ballroom for food and seating. Megan Manus Photography
Charlotte and Gus Herlong wed in Sumter at First Presbyterian Church on June 20 with a limited guest list, but they still enjoyed a gracious jubilant reception at The O’Donnell House with a tented courtyard for dancing and a ballroom for food and seating. Megan Manus Photography
Mary Palmer and David Tucker were married Nov. 14 at First Presbyterian Church with a reception following at Forest Lake Club. They began the festivities by dancing to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.” Liz Roberts Photography
Mary Palmer and David Tucker were married Nov. 14 at First Presbyterian Church with a reception following at Forest Lake Club. They began the festivities by dancing to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.” Liz Roberts Photography
Rayna and Cam Foster’s engagement on Nov. 23, 2018 was followed by a plan to marry April 25, 2020. However, COVID and the military had other plans, and the couple had to wait until Oct. 23, 2020 for their wedding at Graystone Quarry, Franklin, Tennessee. A postponed honeymoon to Costa Rica will be substituted by a small Christmas vacation in San Diego with “a bottle of champagne and an ocean view included!” Greg and Jess Photography
Rayna and Cam Foster’s engagement on Nov. 23, 2018 was followed by a plan to marry April 25, 2020. However, COVID and the military had other plans, and the couple had to wait until Oct. 23, 2020 for their wedding at Graystone Quarry, Franklin, Tennessee. A postponed honeymoon to Costa Rica will be substituted by a small Christmas vacation in San Diego with “a bottle of champagne and an ocean view included!” Greg and Jess Photography
Jean and David Barton’s memorable engagement was at the Debordieu golf course on Dec. 22, 2019. The beautiful Trinity Episcopal Cathedral wedding followed by a reception at the Hall at Senate’s End was Aug. 1. The couple honeymooned at Montage Palmetto Bluff.  Liz Roberts Photography
Jean and David Barton’s memorable engagement was at the Debordieu golf course on Dec. 22, 2019. The beautiful Trinity Episcopal Cathedral wedding followed by a reception at the Hall at Senate’s End was Aug. 1. The couple honeymooned at Montage Palmetto Bluff. Liz Roberts Photography

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