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Pawleys Island

  • Mary Lord of Ft. Worth, Texas, mother of groom Eric Lord raises her hands hearing the news that some of the bridesmaids’ dresses, tuxedoes are being brought as A.J. McCullough of Sunset Beach, NC, mother of bride Monroe McCullough stands by on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 in Pawleys Island, S.C. The perfect wedding day almost didn't come together for two families who traveled to the island for nuptial festivities that almost got derailed by Hurricane Ian's landfall and aftermath.(AP Photo/Allen Breed)
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    Despite Ian's punch, wedding day saved on wet Pawleys Island
    Meg Kinnard/Associated Press
    Hurricane Ian almost derailed plans for one couple to wed in South Carolina on Saturday. Two families traveled to the island from Texas and North Carolina and were staying in neighboring Pawleys Island homes when Ian barreled toward the coast. Everyone gathered for a rehearsal dinner on Friday off the island but then couldn't come back to retrieve bridesmaids dresses and other gear after the storm shut off access to the beach town. A Good Samaritan on Saturday was able to bring the dresses, tuxedos and some decor to the waiting families.