They tied the knot in September 2012 at Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina. It’s famous, sure, but it’s not a European palace. Think garden party chic, not royal wedding pomp. Why would two huge Hollywood stars choose a place with such history? For the privacy, mostly—and the stunning live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. It’s the kind of spot where you could hide a jet-ski, let alone a wedding.
And get this: the whole shindig was small. We’re talking maybe 70 guests—family and close friends only. No random industry moguls, no publicity stunts. It was so low-key that most people didn’t even know they were dating seriously until they were married. Talk about keeping your cards close to your chest, huh?
The Vibe: Casual, But Make It Fancy
Here’s where it gets really relatable. Blake wore a custom Marchesa gown, but the reception? It was a southern-style barbecue. Ribs, coleslaw, and probably a ton of sweet tea. You can picture it, right? Ryan in a suit, but with his sleeves rolled up, laughing with friends. It wasn’t a stuffy, sit-down dinner with five forks. It was a party.
And the vows? Oh, they were hilarious. Ryan is famously a jokester, and witnesses say there was a lot of laughter. One source even joked that they almost missed saying “I do” because they were cracking each other up. Doesn’t that sound better than a tearful, three-minute speech about “soulmates”?
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They even had a live singer perform—a Florence Welch cover of something? Or was it a random blues band? Actually, multiple reports say there was a guitar player wandering around, unplugged. Compare that to the massive drones and fireworks at other celebrity nuptials. It’s like comparing a cozy campfire to a stadium concert. Which one would you rather sit by?
