Courtney & Mark's Purple Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Wedding by Charleston wedding vendors Richard Bell Photography, A. Caldwell Events and Fabulous Frocks
Citadel Beach House Wedding {Linsey + Mark}
Fia Forever Photography just won't quit! Their beautiful photography just leaves us wanting more everytime. But that's just how we like it :) They recently teamed up with a crew of talented Charleston wedding vendors to bring to life Linsey + Mark's gorgeous Citadel Beach House wedding. The couple said 'I do' in one heck of a oceanside ceremony where guests were able to put their toes in the sand. After, the newlyweds joined the crowd for a lively evening on the Isle of Palms. Their guests enjoyed Lowcountry cuisine from Crazy Dutchman Catering and treats from WildFlour Bakery! Need a little more Fia Forever in your life? Well, check out some of their past work in Amie + Jeff's Beaufort wedding and Lynsey +Steve's McCrady's Wedding!
Photography: Fia Forever Photography / Venue: Citadel Beach House / Catering: Crazy Dutchman Catering / Cake: WildFlour Bakery
Folly Beach {Kelly + Jacob}
I can't begin to tell you how excited I am for the things to come at A Lowcountry Wedding! We're in the process of bringing on a talented crew of interns to assist in our many project this summer and can't wait to introduce them to each and everyone of our favorite Lowcountry brides and vendors! We're starting this beautiful Spring week with a lovely Lowcountry engagement session from Whimsey Photography by Cana. The duo kicked things off in Downtown Charleston before heading out to Folly Beach to enjoy the sunset!
Becky's Downtown Charleston Portraits by Carmen Ash Photography
Dunes West Wedding {Catherine + Jeremy}
We're knee-deep in wedding season and we couldn't be more excited about all the gorgeous Lowcountry weddings that have been rolling across our desk. There's *almost* too much pretty to share! With the help of Ashley Nicole Events, Catherine + Jeremy married this past Fall at the lovely Dunes West in Charleston, South Carolina. Catherine's mother-in-law designed all of her bouquets, boutonnieres and the dreamy shabby chic decor with a southern beach twist! Thanks to Grace Hill Photography for capturing all the beautiful details.
Photographer: Grace Hill Photography / Event Designer: Ashley Nicole Events / DJ: The Music Maker DJ / Bakery: One Smart Cookie / Event Venue: Dunes West Golf Club
Charleston {Lindsay + Pat} Boone Hall Plantation Wedding
After seeing the mix of talented Charleston wedding vendors that were involved in Lindsay + Pat's Southern affair, before I even glanced at the pictures, I knew it would be a perfect fit for A Lowcountry Wedding. The adorable couple dated for 10 years before tying the knot at one of my favorite venues, Boone Hall Plantation (the place they said they'd get married when they were sixteen years old)! The duo hand-selected the talented Stephanie Gibbs of Sweet Grass Events to incorporate a handful of sweet, personal details as she whipped up their elegant Southern celebration. Luckily for us, Shannon Michele Photography was on hand to capture all the lovely details and some seriously swoon-worthy portraits. But to be honest, I secretly want to throw on Lindsay's dreamy, Jean's Bridal gown and prance around the grounds of Boone Hall with that beautiful pink bouquet. Picture perfect Boone Hall Plantation wedding.
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Harbour Club Wedding {Jenny + Jim}
For the sake of everything taking place in the Lowcountry this weekend, I’m crossing my fingers that the weatherman’s right and we’ll be knee deep in some sunny, Spring weather! To cap off this first week in April, we’re bringing you a Downtown Charleston wedding at the one-and-only Harbour Club photographed by Kayla Jones Photography. Jonny Cosmetics made sure the bride and her maids were all dolled, while Charleston Flower Market created heavenly bouquets of sunflowers and calla lilies.
Photographer: Kayla Jones Photography / Floral Designer: Charleston Flower Market / Makeup Artist: Jonny Cosmetics / Event Venue: Harbour Club
Charleston Weddings {Lace Inspiration}
I interned for Spoleto Festival one summer (years ago!), so when Reese Moore Wedding Photography shot over this jaw-dropper, I think I squealed. The Spoleto Festival Headquarters is located in Downtown Charleston on 14 George Street and as you can see, the building is just magnificent. Now, pair one-heck of a backdrop with a crazy cast of Charleston wedding vendors and you get this lavish lace inspiration shoot designed by Fabulous Fete. The beautiful model was outfitted in a dreamy Kira Elizabeth original that was complemented with delicate flowers from WildFlowers Inc., an elegant cake from Elaine's Event and stunning stationery from Open House. Go ahead, get your pin on!
Photographer: Reese Moore Weddings / Hair Stylist: strawberry blonde salon / Event Planner: Fabulous Fete / Floral Designer: WildFlowers Inc. / Invitation Designer: Open House / Dress Designer: Kira Elizabeth Designs / Cake Designer: Elaine's Events Cakes of Distinction / Equipment Rentals: Snyder Event Rental / Event Venue: Spoleto 14 George Street
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!”.
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Lowcountry Wedding {Lyndy + Justin}
It might be that gorgeous hydrangea bouquet, the touches of burlap or even that dainty, lace gown that has me in a tizzy, but this beautifully photographed Charleston wedding from Ava Moore Photography makes me smile from ear-to-ear. Their rustic details immediately made me feel at home and all I wanted to do was join in the celebration! Guests stood under the Oaks and sipped on cool beverages as Lyndy + Justin tied the knot in an intimate, Lowcountry wedding ceremony. After, the crew enjoyed dinner on the lawn as dreamy, rose centerpieces with pops of baby's breath graced the tables. If I had to guess, the laid-back affair perfectly suited this adorable couple! Simply stunning!!
Photographer: Ava Moore Photography
Magnolia Plantation Weddings {Sarah + Richard}
Founders Hall Wedding {Kristen + David}
The talented crew over at Pure Luxe Bride teamed up with Monika Gauthier Photography for a New Year's Eve wedding that is sure to knock your socks off! This dreamy, wintry affair took place on Charlestowne Landing at Founders Hall and was filled with an abundance of must have details, starting with that gorgeous bouquet from WildFlowers Inc.! Not a bad way to ring in the New Year, eh?
Photographer: Monika Gauthier Photography / Reception Venue: Founders Hall / Flowers: Wild Flowers Inc. / Food, Bar: Cafe Catering / Cake: Family / Planner: Pure Luxe Bride / Band: Soul Fish / Ceremony: Old St. Andrew's Church / Rentals: Event Works Rentals
Legare Waring House Wedding {Brookley + Jeffrey}
I've been dying to share Brookley's Charleston wedding at the stunning Legare Waring House and I feel like today is the perfect day! Since they decided on a destination wedding, the couple took their time planning every intimate detail and, with the help of Declaration Boutique, it sure shows! I particularly LOVE those adorable, South Carolina pillows that graced the patio chairs. Too cute! Brookley wowed in timeless lace gown by Allure Bridals while the men rocked classic black tuxedos. The sweet couple said 'I do' in a romantic, outdoor ceremony under the Oaks as officiant, Christy Loftin, pronounced them husband and wife. The crowd celebrated with Lowcountry cuisine from Cru Catering, cake from D'lish and the tunes of Palmetto Soul! Thanks to King Street Studios for capturing all the wonderful details!
Venue: Legare Waring House / Photography: King Street Studios / Caterer: Cru Catering / Officiant: Christy Loftin / Cake: Molly at D'lish / Rentals: Event DRS / Band: Palmetto Soul / Planner and Designer: Bride / Day of Coordinator, Design, Paper Goods and Florals: Lara Kocerka and Declaration Boutique / Bar and Ceremony Doors/Cross stitched table #s (Charleston Gates): Bride's family / Mantle and Stained Glass Altar: Declaration Boutique / Transportation: Black Cab Company / Hair and Makeup: Wedding Hair by Charlotte / Lighting: AV Connections / Wedding Gown:Allure Bridals / Bridesmaids and Flower Girl: Eden Gowns / Tuxes: Berlin's
Rice Mill Wedding {Jennifer + Adam}
I’ll be honest, before I even opened the images from Jennifer + Adam’s wedding, I knew I was going to love it. How can you not when the talented Katherine Miller Events is driving the ship?! But as I started skimming through the details, I knew I was officially head-over-heels…and it didn’t hurt the entire celebration took place at the Historic Rice Mill Building overlooking the beautiful Charleston Harbor. Branch Design Studio created soft bouquets and floral arrangement that included a mix of dahlias, succulents, peonies and dusty miller to achieve an effortlessly romantic look. Thanks to Good Food Catering, their guests dined on a plethora of delicious hors d’oeuvres that highlighted the bride’s Mexican heritage. A Paella and COAST Taco Station topped off an already amazing menu! Thanks to Charlotte Elizabeth Photographer for capturing this memorable Lowcountry Wedding!
Photographer: Charlotte Elizabeth Photographer / Planner: Katherine Miller Events / Ceremony: Our Lady of Good Counsel / Reception Venue: Historic Rice Mill Building / Florist: Branch Design Studio / Cake: WildFlour Pastry / Catering: Good Food Catering / Stationery: Mac & Murphy / Ceremony Music: Classical Charleston / Hair: Affair Hair by Tanesha / Gown: Jim Hjelm / Bridesmaids Dresses: Ann Taylor
Whitney's Charleston Bridals by Carmen Ash Photography
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Spotlight: Lindsay {Wined & Designed}
A Lowcountry Wedding is SUPER excited to announce our favorite wedding vendors is heading to town later this month!. Ms. Lindsay, of Wined & Designed, is gracing the Lowcountry with her presence in a fabulous Wedding Stationery Trunk Show March 25-29th, and I can assure you this is one you don't want to miss. Much like a traditional wedding gown trunk show, Lindsay offers brides a unique opportunity to sit down an talk serious details as she tailors your wedding day stationery into a fabulous and personalized finished product! So, in honor of the upcoming Stationery Trunk Show, we asked adorable Lindsay a few, quick questions to get to know here a little better...
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Tell us all about Lindsay...
I am a pretty spirited little lady with an insatiable appetite for life and design. I was raised as a Navy Brat along with my 3 older brothers, moving back and forth across the country practically every 2 years. The varying landscapes provided endless inspiration and developed my zest for travel & experiencing culture. My parents say they knew ages ago that this career path was for me because they couldn’t keep my original artwork off of the walls of every military house we lived in.
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Right now I reside in Bermuda, where I am lucky enough to be surrounded by beauty and am constantly inspired by the endless piercing sunsets, changing tides and pink sandy beaches. Come visit!
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Give us one crazy fun fact we wouldn't know about you...
.-Fun or FUNNY fact? How about funny? When I was little, my dream was to be a model, as in tall (I'm barely 5'7"), leggy, beautiful and photographed for a living…and I SERIOUSLY thought that's what I was going to be-I may have even prayed for it! You can imagine how funny my brothers thought it was, especially considering I was a pretty chubby little kid!
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Give us a little background on how Wined & Designed came to life...
-My love affair with paper, crafts and art began when I was very small, coloring on the walls of every military owned house we lived in. I am a trained graphic designer (BFA in Graphic Design from University of Florida, MA in Motion Media from SCAD) and I LOVE branding, so in 2005, when my oldest brother got married, it was my duty to create the rehearsal dinner invitations. Man, did that ever spark something! As a poor student, I continued to offer my design services to friends who were getting married. I started to see the parallels of branding a company and branding an event, only the event aspect (particularly something so personal as a wedding) was much more special to me. The relationships that are harvested throughout the process of designing wedding stationery—something so personal—are unlike any other. There is great pleasure in being able to listen to brides/couples and in being invited to share in their stories. It is these relationships, after all, that inspire the finished products, and there is no cooler aspect to a completed stationery suite than knowing that the textures, colors, fonts, illustrations, paper weights, and all of the bells & whistles were all selected to reflect individuals. It never gets old, I get so excited each time I start working with someone new!
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What is the one tip you wish you could tell every bride?
-Relax and let the professionals (or anyone else!) do the work. I've never planned a wedding, but I know many, many people who have. Most, I find, who have planned on doing a lot of the work themselves end up running out of time or are stressed, etc. It's your engagement…RELAXXXX!
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How can a bride come prepared to her stationery appointment?
-Ohhhh, I get so anxious to meet the brides!! But before I do, there are a definitely a few housekeeping items to take care of:
I would say, consider any additional stationery items you may need (these may include: save-the-dates, invitations, events guides for guests, maps, programs, menus, escort cards, table numbers, favor tags, thank you notes, etc...)
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Gather information! The idea is to make your experience easy, enjoyable and stress free. The more I know about a couple and their wedding vision, the better their experience & the more personal their invitations. Pull pictures from magazines/pinterest/google of anything that represents you!.
If you have reserved an appointment, I probably sent you a workbook—Fill it out!
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In three words, sum up your personal style...
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1. Eclectic
2. Casual
3. FUNNNNN
4. Big Hair…oh, sorry, that is 4.
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Favorite invitation you've ever designed and a little story about the creative process...
-Stop asking me hard questions! It honestly is very difficult because I get so attached to not just the finished product, but the wonderful couples I work with. Each stationery suite has a unique story to it.
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If I HAD to pick one, I would say it's the Art Deco Invitation Suite, and everything else that went along with it. It was a fully comprehensive package and it turned out so beautifully. The invitations themselves were completely letterpresses (by Cucumber Press--wonderful woman over there!) including the return addresses on the envelopes. There were so many small details, menus to drink station signs to the gorgeous, vintage style poster! The venue was The Carlyle Club in Alexandria, VA. It is a 1930's NYC style supper club that is completely designed with Art Deco flare. There are patterns on the wall, the linens, EVERYWHERE. The paper goods just seemed like they fit so well. That was a true "branded" event.
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What blogs provide you daily inspiration to keep your creative juices flowing (non-wedding related)...
-How much time do you have? Ha! I have so many blogs bookmarked. My mood kind of dictates where I look, and I try to change it up often to expose myself to different styles & personalities.
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Some of my mainstays are:
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COLOR. Everywhere! I love not only this brand and what it represents, but the blog covers so many different topics. It's hard not to be in a great mood after scrolling through the pages. It is overwhelmingly cheery, and I love it!
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Design, Art, Photography, Illustration, Motion Design, Architecture, Fashion…ALL IN ONE PLACE! BOOM!
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Beautiful print pieces. Many fine art projects, small print run jobs, TLC pieces, lots and lots of letterpress! I'd just want to jump through the screen and pick up the projects! FPO should do a pop up gallery! OH! I like it--I'm going to write them!
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Just so much eye candy!
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this site. Package design has always deeply impressed me and this blog has NO shortage of it! I actually take a lot inspiration from packaging, not just its design but its functionality.
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-RadWorkss:
Don't know who writes that blog, but that girl is brilliant! ;) (and boy, does ALW agree!)
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What the most rewarding thing about your line of work?
-Hands down, if I've done my job right, seeing a bride's face and her excitement when she opens up the package that has her assembled invitation suite! It's priceless and it never gets old!
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What do you love most about Lowcountry weddings?
The charm. Every Lowcountry wedding I see is like a fairy tale. There is no shortage of photo opportunity, from the shade of the Spanish Moss trees to the buckling wood of an old dock next to the river to the cotton fields. There is true romance, hospitality, and of course, wonderful family & friends surrounding!
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Interested in meeting up with Lindsay?!? (we thought you'd say that!)
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Shoot her an email at lindsay@winedanddesigned.com to reserve your appointment...
and then be prepared to be Wined & Designed!
Oh, and get a move on it! There are a limited number of appointments!
Boone Hall Engagement {Lynsey + Ryan}
Lynsey + Ryan currently reside in Hawaii but are heading back to the Holy City this Fall to say 'I do'. On a recent trip back to the East Coast, the adorable duo met up with the talented crew from Hyer Images to engage in a session for the record books! Unbeknownst to them, they headed over to Boone Hall Plantation on the eve of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's Lowcountry wedding, and to say security was tight was an understatement! But lucky for us, they were able to squeeze in a few dreamy images just for our pinning pleasure :) Can't wait for their big ol' Charleston wedding!
Venue: Boone Hall Plantation / Photographer: Hyer Images
Charleston Bridals {Joanne}
We love when our friends at Richard Bell Photography send over their latest work. Their timeless approach always has us weak-in-the-knees and Joanne's bridal session is the perfect example! Joanne is absolutely stunning. The epitome of a Southern bride, she's graceful and effortless while her style is simply chic. Check back this afternoon to catch a peek of Joanne's Charleston wedding at the South Carolina Aquarium!
Photographer: Richard Bell Photography
Joe Riley Stadium Engagement {Billie & Nick}
Oh, ladies! We're kicking this week off in style with a sweet Charleston engagement session from Taylor Rae Photography. For any of you who call Charleston home, then spending an afternoon/evening at a Riverdogs game is something we all enjoy (Thirsty Thursday, anyone?), so it probably wasn't a big surprise that I was super excited to see that Billie + Nick chose Joe Riley Stadium as the backdrop for the engagement session. It's just perfect!
The story of how they met via Taylor Rae Photography: "Nick worked at a bar that Billie used to go to frequently, as she worked next door. The first time she came in, she ordered this Sam Adam’s Cherry Wheat, not knowing what else to get. Now, Nick thought Billie was super cute (duh, who wouldn’t?) and thought, “hmm, I should remember this drink for when she comes in again! Brilliant!” So he did. And for the next 3 months, every time he saw Billie walk through the door, he grabbed a Cherry Wheat and had it opened when she sat down. It took poor Billie 3 whole months to admit to Nick that she really didn’t like the beer! He tried it, and said, “Yeah, you’re right…that’s probably the worst beer I’ve ever tasted…” But at that point it didn’t matter because he stole Billie’s heart :)"
Photographer: Taylor Rae Photography