Southern Weddings {Everything Mini}

I just adore everything mini! As much as I love an elaborate 5 course dinner, I am loving the small plate trend in weddings. Mini tacos and margaritas, grilled cheese and tomato soup, or a cookie with milk, you get a little bit of everything and still have enough room to dance! Not to mention the presentation is adorable! I keep finding myself looking at the same pictures over and over so I had to share!

Sweet Summer

Ripe peaches, juicy melons, luscious berries.... With the heat of summer upon us, I wanted to write a blog about ways to incorporate refreshing fruit into your wedding decor. Using a fruit display for a summer wedding is a fun way to add a pop of color and very inexpensive. Fruits are rich in color and can look amazing by themselves or combined with a bloom or two. You can use fruits as card holders, centerpieces, or in your specialty cocktails. Either way you choose to do it, using fruit as decoration adds a unique touch to your  low country wedding!

XO,

Blake

Modern Vintage {Decor}

My new favorite Southern wedding detail is incorporating vintage china into your Lowcountry wedding decor. I just love the look of mismatched vintage plates and tableware at weddings. It's so charming, whimsical- and elegant and perfect for our gals marrying in Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach or Charleston.   You know what's even better, you can keep the plates after your wedding to remind you of your special day. Another option, let your guests take their  plates home as a favor.  Here are some pictures to inspire you!

 ~XO

Blake

Wedding Details {Balloons}

Balloons! Balloons! Balloons! They are so much fun and are always a great touch to a Lowcountry wedding. Releasing balloons when the bride and groom exit would make an awesome picture for a day wedding! Or tape the strings of balloons at various heights to create a wall; instant backdrop! Use different sizes and shapes, guests will love it! What's a party without balloons anyway!?

The Bride's Guide to a Stellar Send Off {Pure Luxe Bride}

You've exchanged vows, cut the cake, and danced the night away with family and friends on the dance floor. Now its time to say goodbye to all of your wedding guests that helped to celebrate your wedding day. As the reception comes to an end, family and friends will gather around to send off the bride and groom. Why not get creative and have a unique departure from your wedding reception? Not only is a creative send off a fun way to end the celebration, but it leaves a lasting impression. To help make this moment perfect, and to get the creativity flowing, Pure Luxe Bride has identified several ideas for the bride and groom looking to depart their reception in style. Send off ideas that Pure Luxe Bride loves....

-  Ditch the birdseed for a handful of colorful confetti! This fun and colorful send off provides a modern twist to the traditional birdseed toss. Not only will this departure be colorful and fun for wedding guests of all ages but, it will photograph nicely. (Most venues will require a bio-degradable confetti which can be found here )

Photo Credit: Amelia + Dan Photography

-  Looking for another way to make a bright and colorful exit from you wedding? Decorate your wedding guests with neon glow sticks and neon plastic sunglasses. This retro and colorful exit is the perfect departure for the playful and fun bride and groom.

Photo Credit: Reese Moore Weddings

-  For the traditional couple having a romantic inspired wedding, have wedding guests toss handfuls of lavender upon departure. This sweet and romantic inspired departure is timeless, and will smell lovely as well.

Photo Credit: Emily Madison Photography

-  Sparkler send offs are always a favorite with Pure Luxe Bride! Who wouldn't want to depart through a tunnel of beautiful sparklers?! This idea is perfect for any theme that the couple is incorporating in their wedding day. For elegant and romantic themed weddings, have a vintage car waiting at the end of the sparkler tunnel. We especially love the 36 inch sparklers from Sparklers Online -they burn for about 4 minutes!

Photo Credit: King Street Studios

-  Incorporating transportation for departure that is unique to Charleston is another great idea. For the lowcountry bride and groom getting married and celebrating by the water, depart by boat for a true Charleston exit. If you are marrying downtown, exit by bike taxi or find a fun pair of wheels like this Boss Hog from Shuttle Hogs.

 Photo Credit: Amelia + Dan Photography

Ribbon Love

Hey ladies!  Later today, we'll be giving all of our A Lowcountry Wedding readers the opportunity to participate in our first e-glossy coming out later this Summer, so don't miss it!  In the meantime, Blake is joining us this morning with one of our favorite Southern wedding details that is PERFECT to incorporate into your Charleston, Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach wedding!

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 Ribbon is a fun recent trend in the wedding world and it is so whimsical and fun! You can use it on your stationery, as a backdrop, as a centerpiece, or simply as decoration! Look at all the different ways you can use it!

XO,

Blake

Glitter Everywhere!

Oh, ladies!  We've started accepting real weddings to be featured in our first e-glossy and are still on the lookout for the most jaw-dropping Lowcountry weddings in Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach....so keep 'em coming!  Interested in submitting?  Send them over via Two Bright Lights or by email to hello{at}alowcountrywed.com.  In the meantime, Miss Blake is treating you to a sparkly dose of inspiration...

My inspiration for today's blog post is glitter! When I see it I just can't resist! I found some pictures to share with you that show different ways to use glitter wisely and not overdo it. Don't be afraid to bring a little sparkle to your wedding!

-xo Blake