USC Alumni Center Wedding

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Shyla and James used the Hilton Columbia Center hotel to get ready, and I am so glad they did.  It really makes things so much easier to have the getting ready portion take place in a hotel that is right next door to the venue.  And having the groomsmen and bridesmaids in the same hotel meant I could move back and forth between them without missing a moment.  Shyla was a hyper-organized bride, and she thought about everything.  Definitely made my job easier, and I couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out as a result.


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After the ceremony, held at the USC Alumni Center, we took a quick party bus ride to the SC Statehouse.  When we arrived, there was a concert going on out front, and tons of people.  The week before, I was in Washington DC and ran into some major problems with crowds of people getting in the way, and I really wanted to avoid the crowds if possible.  Luckily, when we drove around, we noticed the back was almost completely empty, but had the same beautiful views.  I have never been more thankful for a bride and groom who knew the area so well, and who stuck with the plan when the unexpected happened.


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Finally, it was time for the reception.  This is where Shyla and James could finally let go of all the wedding day stress and start celebrating!  And what a celebration it was – first dances, traditional and non-traditional dancing, and….a lip sync battle?  That was definitely a first, and possibly one of my reception ‘intros’ I’ve experienced so far.  All in all, it was a great day with a great couple…I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to spend my Saturday with.


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Thank you for tuning in for Shyla and James’ beautiful USC Alumni Center wedding!  It turned out to be a perfect day, with an equally perfect group of people to share it with.  Congratulations to the happy couple!

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