Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively consider hosting their 2012 wedding at a plantation 'a giant f***ing mistake': 'It's something we'll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for'

Ryan Reynolds has branded marrying Blake Lively on a plantation back in 2012 'a giant f***ing mistake', during an interview with the September issue of Fast Company.
The Deadpool actor, 43, and the Gossip Girl star, 32, tied the knot at Boone Hall, a former plantation in South Carolina, and were subsequently criticized for glamorizing a place where black slaves once suffered and died.
Ryan was unequivocal in his apology, calling the choice of location 'something we'll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for'.  
He said: 'It's impossible to reconcile. What we saw at the time was a wedding venue on Pinterest. What we saw after was a place built upon devastating tragedy.'
'A giant f***ing mistake': Ryan Reynolds has expressed regret over the venue of his 2012 wedding to Blake Lively during an interview with Fast Company. The couple seen here in 2011
'A giant f***ing mistake': Ryan Reynolds has expressed regret over the venue of his 2012 wedding to Blake Lively during an interview with Fast Company. The couple seen here in 2011
'Years ago we got married again at home - but shame works in weird ways. A giant f***ing mistake like that can either cause you to shut down or it can reframe things and move you into action,' continued the action star. 
'It doesn't mean you won't f*** up again. But repatterning and challenging lifelong social conditioning is a job that doesn't end.'

Boone Hall Plantation also famously appeared in Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling's romantic 2004 movie, The Notebook. 
It is one of America's oldest working plantations. In the 19th century it was owned by Henry and John Horlbeck who were in the brick business, building many of the public spaces in downtown Charleston using brick from the plantation.
History: The 43-year-old Deadpool actor and the 32-year-old Gossip Girl alum tied the knot at Boone Hall, a former plantation in South Carolina, and were subsequently criticized for glamorizing a place where black slaves once suffered and died
History: The 43-year-old Deadpool actor and the 32-year-old Gossip Girl alum tied the knot at Boone Hall, a former plantation in South Carolina, and were subsequently criticized for glamorizing a place where black slaves once suffered and died
By 1850, Boone Hall was producing 4,000,000 bricks per year using 85 slaves. 
The plantation has also been owned by a Georgian prince while since the 1950s it has been owned by the McRae family, who opened the 738 acre estate up to public tours in 1956.
12 feet by 30 feet slave cabins still remain on the property,  and today house information about the slaves who lived there.
Amends: In May, the couple donated $200,000 to the NAACP, as well as releasing a statement which read in part, 'We're ashamed that in the past we've allowed ourselves to be uninformed about how deeply rooted systemic racism is'
Amends: In May, the couple donated $200,000 to the NAACP, as well as releasing a statement which read in part, 'We're ashamed that in the past we've allowed ourselves to be uninformed about how deeply rooted systemic racism is'
History: 12 feet by 30 feet slave cabins still remain on the property, with tours taking place daily
History: 12 feet by 30 feet slave cabins still remain on the property, with tours taking place daily
The cabins were in use well into the 20th century, as they were occupied by sharecroppers through the 1940s.
In May, Ryan and Blake donated $200,000 to the NAACP, as well as releasing a statement which read in part, 'We're ashamed that in the past we've allowed ourselves to be uninformed about how deeply rooted systemic racism is.' 
Back in 2012, the Green Lantern stars held their nuptials in an intimate ceremony at Boone Hall - to which just 35 guests were invited.  
Blake's self-confessed 'idol' Martha Stewart helped to create the big day, alongside local wedding planner Tara Guérard.
The ceremony was held in a 'rustic barn' and the reception was held in a white tent at the plantation, while Blake's good friend, British singer Florence Welch serenaded the newlyweds with three songs.  
Bette Midler was one of a number of high profile guests who attended, as well as Blake's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel.
Unreserved: The Canadian star was unequivocal in his apology, calling the choice of location 'something we'll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for'
Unreserved: The Canadian star was unequivocal in his apology, calling the choice of location 'something we'll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for'
The fiercely private couple have only released a handful of images of their wedding via their planner Martha Stewart's magazine.
Blake wore a couture Marchesa ballgown and Ryan was dressed in a Burberry suit with one of the pictures giving a glimpse of their attire as the couple stood hand in hand.
The ballgown featured hand-draped silk tulle bodice which was tripped with crystal and rose gold embroidery.
Her bridesmaids also wore blush silk chiffon confections with crystal detailing by the same label.
Venue: Boone Hall Plantation also famously appeared in Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling's romantic 2004 movie, The Notebook
Venue: Boone Hall Plantation also famously appeared in Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling's romantic 2004 movie, The Notebook
Martha Stewart website stated it was the pair's 'sole wish to have an intimate affair', adding: 'They wanted to celebrate in privacy—and in style.   
The site added: 'When Ryan and Blake secretly got engaged last June, they knew it would take careful planning, confidentiality, and a select crew to pull off their nuptials before word got out. Enter Martha Stewart.
'We quickly discovered that Ryan and Blake are not like the many altar-bound celebrities who sell their big-day photos to the highest bidder.'
Martha Stewart Weddings' style director Kate Berry created Blake's lush bouquet of pink jasmine, andromeda, dusty miller, and blushing bride hydrangea.
She dipped select petals in subtle rose-gold glitter to play up the embroidery of the same color on the bride's ballgown.
Setting: The plantation offers a number of settings for weddings including the front and back lawns and rustic barns
Setting: The plantation offers a number of settings for weddings including the front and back lawns and rustic barns
Past: Boone Hall is one of America's oldest working plantations with 85 slaves living on site at one point in the 19th century. The cabins were in use well into the 20th century, as they were occupied by sharecroppers through the 1940s
Past: Boone Hall is one of America's oldest working plantations with 85 slaves living on site at one point in the 19th century. The cabins were in use well into the 20th century, as they were occupied by sharecroppers through the 1940s
Grounds: The plantation entrance includes the Avenue Of Oaks - a ¾ mile stretch of 270 year old giant live oaks draped with Spanish moss
Grounds: The plantation entrance includes the Avenue Of Oaks - a ¾ mile stretch of 270 year old giant live oaks draped with Spanish moss
While Blake, who was well known to bake for her co-stars on the set of Gossip Girl, make sure her guests were catered for with a table groaning with sweet goods.
Boone Hall Plantation released a statement on Tuesday, saying: 'We treasure all our relationships with couples that have chosen to get married at Boone Hall, and, when needed, respond to them in private, honest, and personal discussions to address any concerns they may have.'
'The discussions are heartfelt as we want to listen and put love and respect at the center of any issues that arise. We will always work to be a part of the solution for our couples, not a part of the problem.'
Ryan and Blake have gone on to have three daughters: James, five, Inez, three, and a third daughter, born last year in October, whom the pair have so far declined to name publicly. 
The stars were first photographed as a couple in October 2011, not long after the premiere of their film, Green Lantern. 
His girls: Ryan and Blake have gone on to have three daughters: James, five, Inez, three, and a third daughter, born last year in October, whom the pair have so far declined to name publicly. Ryan, Blake, James and Inez seen here in 2016
His girls: Ryan and Blake have gone on to have three daughters: James, five, Inez, three, and a third daughter, born last year in October, whom the pair have so far declined to name publicly. Ryan, Blake, James and Inez seen here in 2016
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