Murrells Inlet Wedding Engagement by Gigi Noelle Events + Carmen Ash Photography

We're spending our Saturday (and probably Sunday, too!) reviewing tons of gorgeous Lowcountry weddings for Volume 1 of our upcoming print edition of A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine, and I'll be honest, its going to be amazing.  The real weddings we've already accepted from Charleston, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach + Savannah are nothing short of amazing and I'm anxious to see what other lovelies join the club.  We'll be accepting submissions until the end of August, so keep them rolling in!  Since we can't share all the goodness with y'all, we thought we'd shower your with a beautiful Murrells Inlet Wedding Engagement Session from Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors, Gigi Noelle Events + Carmen Ash Photography.  The sweet couple, Christina + Charlie, wanted to incorporate Charlie's family's 55-foot boat, the Blue Mile, into their afternoon.  Each year, Charlie's family takes the eye catching boat down to the Bahamas for their annual trip over the course of 3-4 months.  So, it was no surprise that including it in their pictures was a no-brainer.  Charlie + his crew immediately began polishing and cleaning the boat prior to the shoot, and we'd have to say he did a wonderful job!  We love this adorable couple, their perfect outfit choices and all of the coastal details incorporated throughout the session!

 Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Carmen Ash Photography  //  Rentals: EventWorks  //  Design: Gigi Noelle Events  //  Cupcakes: Cravinleys

Dying for more Lowcountry Wedding Inspiration!?  Check out these beauties…

• Coastal Folly Beach Wedding from Charleston wedding vendor Dana Cubbage Weddings
• Laid back, DIY Lowcountry Wedding from Jeanne Mitchum Photography with burlap and anemones
• Vibrant Myrtle Beach Wedding from Memorable Moments and Scott Smallin Photography
• Sequins and Peony Wedding Inspiration from Savannah Wedding Vendors, Ivory + Beau and Rach Lea Photography
• Dreamy Hilton Head Wedding at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort from Landon Jacob
• A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine filled with 13 real weddings from Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach

DeBordieu Club Wedding by Paula Player Photography + Blossoms Events

If you're in the mood for a Southern affair, then I have a feeling you'll be head-over-heels for this DeBordieu Club wedding captured by the wonderful Paula Player Photography.  Paula joined forces with some of the Lowcountry's most sought after vendors for Kristen + Bryan's outdoor celebration.  The team at Stunning & Brilliant Events designed a preppy soiree complete with a gorgeous Sperry Tents.  Blossoms Events was the mastermind behind the amazing floral centerpieces which were a combination of pink peonies, tulips, hydrangeas and succulents!

Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Paula Player Photography  //  Venue: DeBordieu Club  //  Planner: Stunning & Brilliant Events  //  Florist: Blossoms Events  //  Tent: Sperry Tents  //  Rentals: Eventworks  //  Band: Groove Town  //  Pies: Murray's  //  Officiant: Rev. Dora Galford  //  Hair & Makeup: Tamara Grythm + Samantha Burton

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Dying for more Lowcountry Wedding Inspiration!?  Check out these beauties…

• Coastal Rice Mill Wedding from Shannon Noel Photography in shades of cranberry and peach
• Laid back, DIY Lowcountry Wedding from Jeanne Mitchum Photography with burlap and anemones
• Sequins and Peony Wedding Inspiration from the ladies at Ivory + Beau and Rach Lea Photography
• A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine filled with 13 real weddings from Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach

Grande Dunes Ocean Club Wedding by Memorable Moments + Leslie Parrott

This lovely Sunday weather has me daydreaming of long Summer days and ocean views!  Since I can't quite have the long Summer days, I'll settle for gorgeous ocean views, and that's just what Meredith + Rod's Ocean Club at Grande Dunes wedding delivers!  The wonderful crew at Memorable Moments teamed up with a talented group of Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors for the perfect Lowcountry affair.  Apparently, the weather acted up a bit, but you would never be able to tell from these beautiful images Leslie Parrott Photography captured.  We're obsessing over the perfect coastal color palette of pale pink and navy with touches of burlap!

From Leslie: "Meredith and Rod are a fun couple that are excited to show off their wedding. The details were elegant yet the vibe was laid back allowing for guests to really enjoy themselves. They added personal touches such as in lieu of guest gifts a donation was made to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund (Meredith and her family are from New Jersey). And Rod is from Atlanta so he wanted the southern, relaxed touch of farm tables at the reception. The day unexpectedly ended up being cold and windy so there was a last minute decision to tent the reception. The couple was not able to walk the beach for photos as they had originally planned either. But the day turned out perfect regardless and the photos still have the Myrtle Beach touch to them."

Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Leslie Parrott  //  Second Shooter:Abby Smith Photography  //  Transportation: Carolina Limos  //  Cinema and Video: Hart to Heart Media  //  Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Studio Suits  //  Dress Store: Bridal Collections by Stella  //  Caterer: Grande Dunes  //  Hair Stylist: Grumption by Meggie  //  Dress Store: J Majors Bridal Boutique  //  Other:Jack Nadel International  //  Ceremony Location: Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes  //  Invitation Designer: Paper Affair  //  Floral Designer:RSG Event Designs  //  Officiant: Simple Wedding Day, LLC  //  Band: Soul Function Band  //  Jewelry: Swarovski  //  Rehearsal Dinner Venue:The Members Club  //  Reception Venue: The Ocean Club at Grande Dunes  //  Event Planner: Memorable Moments Event Planning

Dying to see more!?!  Check out these Lowcountry weddings

Caitlin + Ryan's Elegant Grande Dunes Ocean Club wedding from Memorable Moments

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Myrtle Beach Weddings {Leigh Anne + Douglas} Litchfield Plantation

We are beyond thrilled that the premier issue of A Lowcountry Wedding Mag is going live on Apple Newsstands this week and because we like to celebrate, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of the beautiful Myrtle Beach weddings that graced our pages.  Leigh Anne + Douglas tied the knot at the lovely Litchfield Plantation in Pawleys Island, SC and we adore every last detail of their dreamy Lowcountry wedding day.  Corina Silva was the mastermind behind the entire evening, starting with the decor + florals and finishing it off by capturing all the details!  Dying to see more?! Check out all the details in our complete digital edition of A Lowcountry Wedding Mag which you can check out here!

Unlike those of us who grow up daydreaming about our wedding day, the bug never quite bit Bride Leigh Anne; that is, until she visited the magical Litchfield Plantation.  After a few minutes of reveling in the beauty, she quickly turned to her father and said, “Daddy, I want to get married in the Spanish moss.” And we’re so thankful she did, because this Southern, plantation-style home in Pawleys Island has a knack for sweeping brides-to-be off their feet.

On the day of their wedding, rain threatened to put a damper on their outdoor festivities, but as luck would have it, the clouds opened up just in time for Leigh Anne + Douglas to say ‘I do’ under the Oak trees.  Afterward, they joined their guests for a Lowcountry evening complete with chic chandeliers, mason jars and rustic lanterns.

Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Decor & Florals:  Corina Silva Studios /  Photographer:  Corina Silva  /  Reception Venue:  Litchfield Plantation  /  Videography: Feuza Reis Studios /  Rentals: Eventworks Rentals /  Cake And Cupcakes: Cravinley's  /  Catering: Inlet Affairs  /   Entertainment : Dj Scott And Company

Myrtle Beach Weddings {Juliemar} Tilghman-Boyce Cottage

Who's in the mood for a little Lowcountry wedding loveliness!?!  When it comes to all things Myrtle Beach weddings, the wonderful Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt always captures the best of the best...and it's not different with bride Juliemar.  This natural beauty stunned as she spent a beautiful Southern afternoon on the grounds of Tilghman-Boyce Cottage.  Outfitted in a gorgeous gown, M. Gladden Designs bouquet and adorable teal Converse, we're mesmerized by her effortless ease in front of the camera and the ah-mazing natural light.  Thanks to Gillian for always blessing us  Myrtle Beach weddings and their pin-worthy inspiration.

 Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt  //  Floral Designer: M. Gladden Designs  //  Dress Store: David's Bridal  //  Event Venue:Tilghman-Boyce Cottage

Myrtle Beach Wedding {Jennifer + Carl} Grande Dunes Ocean Club

I wanted to get back to sharing all of these beautiful weddings that graced the pages of our first online mag and this Grande Dunes Ocean Club bash is one heck of a stunner!  Jennifer + Carl hail from the great state of Michigan and decided the Lowcountry was the best place to host their destination wedding...and we're sure glad we did.  M. Gladden Designs took Jennifer's black and white color palette with pops of yellow and orange and translated it into some jaw dropping arrangements.  Thanks to Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt for showering us with this beautiful Myrtle Beach wedding!  Even though we wanted to (and we sure did try!), we couldn’t include everything in the magazine, so to find out a little more about Jennifer’s big day, check out her answers below and to see all the details you can purchase a digital edition of the Mag here!

What made you choose your venue? What elements drew you to it? My family has been traveling to Myrtle Beach for the past 15+yrs for annual family vacations. A few years back, my parents purchased a second home in the area and decided to make Myrtle Beach their “winter home”; we are from MI. Over the years, Myrtle Beach became our family’s second home. My brother now lives there full-time; my parents live there about 6-7 months out of the year and Carl (my husband) and I both travel frequently throughout the year to visit.

We elected to host our destination wedding in Myrtle Beach, at the Ocean Club, over Memorial Weekend, for our friends and family (all from MI) because Myrtle Beach is considered a “home” to us and we wanted our friends and family to know and understand why we spend as much time as do in the area. We chose the Ocean Club because my family and I are members and it was also a perfect place for us to start our lives together – a venue that we (Carl and I) frequently visit.

Out of the entire day, what was the most memorable moment? LOL – my hair appointment, of all things! Horrible experience, but best attitude anyone could ask for! Keep in mind, this was a destination wedding – but the salon that I had booked my MOH and my hair appointments at months in advanced lost our appointments and refused to take us; another salon was willing to take us (probably feeling horrified for us!) last minute after my cousin explained the situation. Despite the moment .. it’s something that I will never forget. My cousin (MOH) couldn’t believe how calm and reserved I was about it. I had a “it’s ok to whatever happens today” attitude! And nothing was going to ruin it.

How many guests attended - 37 total (all from MI)

Color Palette – black, white, yellow, orange, cream colors

Tell us all about the details! Did any have special meaning? What was your favorite?

Tell us a little bit about your menu… We chose a cocktail and hors d'oeuvre wedding reception offered by the Ocean Club. It was the perfect choice for our small and intimate setting. We had approx.. 37 guests total (including ourselves) and wanted to mix & mingle with our guests who took the time to fly down and spend their holiday weekend with us. We absolutely did not want to separate anyone or exclude guests.

What’s your favorite picture from your wedding? My absolute favorite picture was the very last photo that Carolina Studios’ captured of Carl and me as they were headed out for the evening. It was an amazing shot that captured a very special moment for us.

Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt  //  Cake Designer: buttercream cakes and catering  //  DJ: DJ Scott & Company  //  Floral Designer: M. Gladden Designs  //  Officiant: Simple Wedding Day, LLC  //  Reception Venue: Grande Dunes Ocean Club

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Charleston Engagement {William + Ashley}

William + Ashley combined a handful of my favorite things for their vintage-inspired engagement session from one uber-talented Charleston wedding vendor, Collette Mruk Photography!  Let's see...an adorable polka dot skirt, William's suspenders, sassy red heels and an antique car.  How can you not love every minute!?!  Oh, and how could I forget.  I'm head-over-heels for Ashley's perfect 'do!

Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Collette Mruk Photography

South Carolina Engagement {Tiffany + Jake}

Tiffany told me her photographer was insanely talented.  Actually, if I remember correctly, she said ‘Homegirl is AMAZING’…and after you check this out I'm positive you'll be thinking the same thing.  Elle Olivia Photography is any girl’s dream photographer.  She captures timeless images that will make you weak-in-the-knees!  She met up with Tiffany + Jake at Congaree National Park, one of the couple’s most treasured places, where they soaked up that gorgeous natural night.  For any gal that’s in the midst of planning her engagement session attire, I’d take some nots from Tiffany.  Her chic, classic selections perfectly complement her style and that wonderful setting.  After a quick wardrobe change, they headed to one of Tiffany’s favorite spots, the Columbia Antique Mall, to cap off the evening.  It was the Antique Mall that made Tiffany realize if Jake was willing to sacrifice countless weekends to support her antiquing habit then he must be a keeper!  We can’t wait to see these two tie the knot this coming April!  Thanks for sharing!

 South Carolina Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Elle Olivia Photography

South Carolina Engagement {Shannon + Kirk}

Shannon + Kirk first laid eyes on each other at Planet Fitness, and before they knew it, they were inseparable.  Quickly after their instantaneous connection, the couple realized it was the real deal and after a short courtship, Kirk popped the question!  This adorable twosome is knee-deep in planning their dream Lowcountry wedding and recently enlisted the help of one of our favorites, South Carolina wedding vendor, Ricki Ford Photographers, to capture them in all their loving glory.

 South Carolina Wedding Vendor

Photographer: Ricki Ford Photographers

Pepper Plantation Wedding {Schayla + TJ}

If you asked me the best time of the year to get married in Charleston I would  say, hands down, October is the month to shoot for.  Granted, January's been pretty fab this year!  By that time of the year, it's usually cooled off a bit and you're likely to find yourself with a gorgeous 70 degree, Lowcountry evening.  Schayla + TJ choose the picturesque Pepper Plantation out in Awendaw to host their dreamy, Fall nuptials, and luckily for us, Charleston wedding vendor, CM Photography, was on hand to capture all the gorgeous details!

 Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer: CM Photography  /  Venue: The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation  /  Caterer: Crazy Dutchman Catering

Charleston Engagement {Meg + Justin}

I'll be the first to admit that I took a longer than expected Christmas vacay away from blogging.  I couldn't help it.   I was surrounded by my favorite people, cold beverages and great food and just couldn't tear myself away.  So, my apologizes for the lack of posts but don't worry, I'll be making it up to you over the next week!  We're getting started with Meg + Justin's classic, Downtown Charleston wedding engagement session from the fabulous Priscilla Thomas Photography!

 Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Priscilla Thomas Photography

Southern Engagement {Kari + Josh}

I thought I'd take a quick break from wrapping and baking to shower you with some loveliness on this Southern Wedding Sunday.  This beauty hails from Fredricksburg, Virginia where Kari + Josh spent a relaxing evening with The Photography Smiths.  Don't you just love Kari's sweater dress and hair?! Ah, I love her hair.

Boone Hall Plantation Engagement {Laura + Matt}

Alright, ladies!  We're hopping right back into a little Lowcountry heaven with this phenomenal Charleston wedding engagement from Myrtle Beach-based Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt.  The couple did it right as they moseyed around charming, Downtown Charleston before heading across the bridge to Mount Pleasant.  The couple then moseyed around the stunning Boone Hall Plantation where Laura sported a seriously adorable yellow skirt, blue and white striped shirt and a pair cowboy boots (actually, I love all of her clothing selections).  The images of them walking through the fields with the Spanish moss dripping down...I die.  The duo then headed to the beach with their pooch where they changed into their opposing school's gear.  Gotta love a Clemson/Carolina couple!  Seriously Gillian, I love this one!

 Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographers: Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt  /  Venue: Boone Hall Plantation

Southern Weddings {Place Settings}

If it wasn't for Pinterest, I'm not sure I would get my daily fix of Southern wedding details.  Luckily, with all the talented wedding vendors that call the Lowcountry home, I don't have to go far to get my pin on!  So, today I'm sharing a serious round up of some of my favorite place setting that have recently graced my Pinterest account.  Boy, do I love a good tablescape.  It adds an instant dash of elegance for any Charleston, Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head Wedding!  Don't you agree?