The wedding venue is located within Debordieu Colony, a private coastal community, approximately 10 minutes north of Georgetown, SC, which is the closest municipality to the resort.

From the DebordieuColony.org website – “DeBordieu Colony is one of the oldest beachside communities on the East Coast. It’s a unique blend of wildlife, beach, and beautiful family homes. According to local legend, the name “DeBordieu” was given to this area by the Marquis de Lafayette. After navigating secretly for 54 days in order to avoid being captured by the British fleet, Lafayette landed his ship Victory on June 13, 1777, and exclaimed, “This land is so beautiful, it must be the borderland of God! (D’aborde Dieu).” Our southern pronunciation “Debidue” comes from the local Gullah dialect.

Some 400 years have not diminished the beauty that LaFayette found so captivating. With only 1,220 homesites on 2,700 acres, and hundreds of acres established as a wildlife preserve, DeBordieu Colony will delight residents and guests for generations to come.”

Sarah Katherine has vacationed in Debordieu since she was an infant as her grandfather has owned property within the community for almost 45 years. It is a special place for the Short family and will certainly become a special place for the future Dr. and Mrs. Payne!