The NotWedding Charleston Save the Date

I regularly find myself be-bopping around the Lowcountry as I hit up to the top bridal events along the coast. Quite frequently, I'll ask my husband if he wants to tag-a-long and over the years, there's only one event that regularly find its way on his calendar -The NotWedding.  There's always music and dancing, great bites and champagne and loads of inspiration from the Lowcountry's top wedding creatives, and, most importantly, dudes love it.  Well, ladies and gentlemen, the crew is headed back to the Carolinas and is making a pit stop in Charleston on December 7th at the Historic Rice Mill Building, so in honor of the big bash, we're sharing The NotWedding Save the Date captured by the amazing Becky Williamson. We hope to see you there!

 Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photography: Becky Williamson Photography

Venue: Historic Rice Mill

Dress: Fabulous Frocks

Save the Date: Amanda Day Rose

Models: Jenny + Will

The NotWedding {Recap}

Some of you may remember me gushing about how fabulous The NotWedding was when it blew through Charleston earlier this summer, well for any of you that we’re unable to attend, I’ve got quite the recap for you to gawk over!  The NotWedding brought together a slew of the Lowcountry’s most sought after wedding vendors for a memorable evening on the harbor at the Historic Rice Mill Building.  Guests were treated to amazing dishes from Good Food Catering, tunes from Charleston Groove Factory and some bubbly as they danced the night away and soaked up all the dreamy inspiration!  Thanks to Izzy Hudgins Photography, Lime Green Photography and Angela Cox Photography for capturing every wonderful detail!

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 Charleston Wedding Vendors

 Photography: Izzy Hudgins Photography, Angela Cox Photography and Lime Green Photography | Coordination & Event Design: Ashley Nicole Events | Jewelry: Birdsong Designs | Logistics: Bowtied | Transportation: Charleston Black Cab Company | Entertainment: Charleston Groove Factory | Dessert: Cupcake | Makeup: Dannon K Collard | Travel Solution: Destination Wedding Experts | Event Rentals: Event DRS | Vintage Rentals & Event Design: Ever Thine Vintage Rentals | Wedding Dress: Fabulous Frocks of Charleston | Alcohol Sponsor: Ferrari | Groom & Groomsmen Accessories, Flower Girl Dress, Toss Bouquet: French Knot Studios | Venue & Catering: Historic Rice Mill Building and Good Food Catering | Drapery: JLV Creative | Paper Flags & Banners: Liddabits Design Shop | Videography: Low Country Wedding Films | Bridesmaid Attire: Maude Couture | Floral & Event Design: Mimi Nicole Events | Stationery: Miss Wyolene | Pew Rental: P.E.W.S. | Hair styling: Pastel | Floral & Event Design (Bouquets & Boutonnieres) : Statice Floral Couture | Rehearsal Dinner and Venue:   Upstairs at 39 Rue de Jean

DIY Centerpieces

We've got a big week on the horizon at A Lowcountry Wedding!  For starters, we'll be teaming up with a crew of crazy, talented Charleston wedding vendors for a nautical-inspired shoot at the South Carolina Aquarium that is going to knock. your. socks. off.   On Thursday, you'll find us at The NotWedding with some of South Carolina's finest wedding vendors as we treat Lowcountry brides to an evening full of inspiration at the beautiful Rice Mill Building, but in the meantime, Blake is showering you with some easy, yet impactful, do-it-yourself centerpieces.

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I just love the idea of using vintage bottles as flower centerpieces. You can use different sizes, shapes, and colors. There are so many things you can do with them and they just look so cute!

If you want to add a pop of color you can do it yourself! All you have to do is pour paint on the inside of the vase and swirl around to coat. So easy!

Images via La Chica de la Casa De Carmelo

XO,

Blake

The NotWedding Charleston {Save-the-Date}

As many of you have heard, The NotWedding is heading to the Lowcountry in TWO short weeks!  This big ol’ fake wedding is taking place at one of our favorite Charleston wedding venues, the Historic Rice Mill Building, and is bound to blow your little socks off.  Literally!  They’ve assembled a cast of crazy, talented wedding vendors to provide you an evening of amazing food, awe-inspiring décor and one heck of a good time.  But you know what’s really awesome…they’re offering 2 lucky ALW readers a pair of tickets to attend the event!  That’s right, grab your hubby-to-be, mom or MOH to enjoy this Lowcountry bash!  To enter, leave a comment, tweet us or facebook us telling us just how much you want to attend!  Winners will be chosen next week :)  .

So, if you thought we were kidding, or semi-exaggerating about just how awesome this event is going to be, check out The NotWedding Charleston Save-the-Date photo shoot from Lime Green Photography and tell me you aren't dying to see what else they've got up their sleeves.  It’s insane…

The NotWedding {Vendor Applications}

Just in case you haven't heard, our friends at The NotWedding are heading to Lowcountry in just a few weeks and, lucky for all you Charleston wedding vendors, you can still be involved.  That's right...it's the last call for vendor applications! This bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding is coming to the Rice Mill Building June 13th, and they'd love to hear from any local wedding vendors interested in joining in on all the fun! They especially love hearing about new businesses, so don't be shy! You can find out more and apply online at www.thenotwedding.com/apply.

I actually was lucky enough to recently mix and mingle with the crew of vendors involved in this season's NotWedding Charleston just a few weeks ago, and I'll tell you what...it is one talented group!  We munched on delicious Lowcountry cuisine at Rue de Jean from Holy City Hospitality that included oysters, ham biscuits and mac and cheese as Angela Cox captured the entire evening.  Can't wait til June!

Charleston Wedding Events {The NotWedding}

We’ve been anxiously awaiting the day when our friends at The NotWedding would grace us with their presence and, finally, they’ve answered our prayers!  They’ve teamed up with the crew at Good Food Catering to host their first ever event in Charleston at the Historic Rice Mill Building this summer on June 13th!  For those of you who have never had the pleasure of attending, this is a bridal event you don’t want to miss!

Complete with a sit-down dinner, an emotional ceremony and a dance-party reception, The NotWedding has become a killer alternative to a bridal show. The hand-selected vendors perform their services as they would at a real wedding, and the “wedding guests” get to hear the music, taste the cakes, and smell the flowers… while enjoying a night of great food, dancing and surprises, leaving brides-to-be saying “I want my wedding to be just like that!”.

Want to join the party?  We thought you’d say ‘YES’!

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