Louis’s UK and US Journey29 AUG — 18 SEP 2026
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Wedding Belle

Incredible, hospitable, enjoyable, wonderful wedding of a Southern Belle and a spirited man called Joe

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Wedding Belle
Wedding BellePoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina

Not a dry eye in the house during a perfect wedding ceremony at Daniel Chapel, Furman University, Greenville. A spirited day, for sure. After the moving proceedings, we were off to tony Poinsett Club. As one older gentleman, who knows, told me in hushed tones: “Southerners like Southerners”. So I guess that counts in my favour, as an African Southerner myself. Belles, whistles, remembrances, old fashioneds, new friends, family, great, great times.

Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Rook, or as I call them, EP and Joe. A day, a time to remember. Oh, and then the very next day, an awesome goodbye brunch, on top of the world.

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Uitgevat!Poinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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Louis and LionaPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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A red cardinal to remember those no longer with usPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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My mom and dad on their wedding day, such as wonderful touch from the PhilpotsPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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Nerina, Charlotte, Liona and LouisPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
Mr and Mrs Rook make an entrance
Irv Philpot with his daughter ElizaPearl Rook
The dance of love
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Wow!Poinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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A privilege to have been a witnessPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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Liona brought the engagement diamond to London from South Africa last ChristmasPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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Brother Irv Philpot. A proper Southern gentleman.Poinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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We all got trucker baseball caps, as you do!Poinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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And wore them immediatelyPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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The real dance party startedPoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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Mom and bellePoinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina
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Brunch! On the roof! And sad goodbyes.Poinsett Club, Greenville, South CArolina

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  1. Allie

    Awesome Boetie! Dit lyk baie lekker. Sulke koel blog! Amazing om near real-time journey te volg. Nou more oom Claude net a notify-me button maak 😂 Enjoy your travels further 🤘I probably won’t catch you in Blighty but happy and safe travels.