Infusing Your Personality and Story Into Your Wedding by Charleston planner and designer, Sarah Chancey, of Chancey Charm Weddings
Rhett House Inn Wedding Inspiration in Beaufort, SC
Old Sheldon Church Ruins Wedding Anniversary by Corina Silva
Nautical Hilton Head Island Wedding by Priscilla Thomas Photography
September Oaks Vineyard Wedding by The Happy Bloom
It seems like we officially ushered in the Fall season this weekend, what with the cold front and time change, and while I'm pretty excited for cooler temps and scarves, I'll always be a summer girl at heart. And for those of you who share my same need for long summer days and pastel color palettes, I know you'll enjoy this September Oaks Vineyard wedding in Ridgeland, South Carolina captured by The Happy Bloom. Bride Bevin stunned in an Elaya Vaughn gown that she paired with mint heels and a darling Twigs & Honey headpiece. She carried an amazing bouquet of peonies, garden roses and dahlias designed by The Flower Shop Bluffton. Josh donned a navy suit as he waited for his bride under a majestic oak tree. Prior to their wedding day, the couple followed Southern wedding tradition and buried a bottle of Bourbon at their ceremony site so it wouldn't rain on their big day! After they said 'I do', the couple dug up the bottle before celebrating (and enjoying macaroons!) with their guests.
Photographer: The Happy Bloom // Dress Designer: Elaya Vaughn // Cake Designer: Lulu's Chocolate Bar // Specialty Foods: Maison de Macarons // Venue: September Oaks Vineyard // Shoes: Seychelle's // Floral Designer: The Flower Shop Bluffton // Headpiece: Twigs & Honey
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Pink Oldfield Club Wedding by Jill Doty Photography
I’ve been working on the perfect intro for this Oldfield Club wedding and it just wasn't flowing. Then, it finally hit me. I’m in love with this wedding because it is totally my style. In fact, my wedding flowers were the exact same color palette. Charming shades of pink, a pop of orange, a little coral and a touch of green…and peonies, lots of peonies! Just perfect for a big, Southern bash. Not only do I love the design, but I’m head-over-heels for this gorgeous wedding venue. Located in Okatie, South Carolina (right outside of Hilton Head), Oldfield River Club set the stage for any gal’s dream Lowcountry wedding. It offers up a stunning outdoor option which allows for ceremonies under the palmetto trees. I mean, come on. How perfect is that? Kayla and Josh made sure to utilize the property to the fullest extent with a ceremony on the lawn, pictures on the dock and dancing on the patio. My favorites details – the adorable flower girl’s pale pink dress, the bridesmaids’ monogrammed fishing shirts, the rustic addition of the ceremony doors and ALL of the dreamy florals from Fleurish of Statesboro. A big thank you to Jill Doty Photography for capturing all the lovely details.
Photography: Jill Doty Photography // Ceremony and Reception venue: Oldfield River Club // Bride’s Makeup: Jessica of Skinzin Makeup // Bride’s Hair: 67 Styles // Dress Designer:AIRE Barcelona // DJ: Island Sound // Bridal Salon: Frills & Fancies // Groom’s Attire: RJ Pope of Statesboro // Florist: Fleurish of Statesboro // Cake Dewey's Delights
Best of 2013 {Top 20} Lowcountry Weddings
Hilton Head Weddings {Nicole + Tim} Artsinfotos Photography
If you're in the mood to enjoy a healthy dose of Lowcountry weddings, then boy do we have a treat for you! Not only can you dive into the beauty of A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine, but now you can purchase your very own print copy! So head on over and revel in all the Fall/Winter edition has to offer. YAY! Check it out and get your copies here. You’ll find amazing Coastal weddings from Hilton Head, Charleston and Myrtle Beach, mounds of bouquet inspiration and an AMAZING fashion editorial shot at RiverOaks! We’re so proud of what we've created and we hope you'll be inspired by all the loveliness we’ve created for you! As we continue our fabulous Southern Wedding Sunday, we've decided it was time to treat you to a few Hilton Head weddings, starting with this beauty at Sonesta Resort from Artsinfotos Photography! We're smitten with gorgeous Nicole, the lovely florals and those adorable bridesmaids dresses!
Photographer: Artsinfotos Photography // Reception Venue:Sonesta Resort
Old Sheldon Church Ruins {Andrea} Holly Graciano Photography
With the overwhelming response from all of our faithful followers who were asking if they could purchase a print copy of ALW Mag, you're in luck! We just added the Fall/Winter edition to ISSUU where you have multiple print options. YAY! So head on over, check it out and get your copies here. We know it's raining, but we thought we might just slap a smile on your face with this gorgeous Beaufort wedding engagement in the heart of the Lowcountry. Bride Andrea had always hoped to have her bridal portraits taken at Old Sheldon Church Ruins in Yemassee. So, when the opportunity presented itself, she grabbed her faithful photographer, Holly Graciano and headed down for a lovely coastal day. Andrea had fallen in love with the picturesque backdrop the Ruins provided - deep rooted history, southern charm, and trees laden with Spanish moss. After enjoying the landscape, the crew headed over to Waterfront Park finish off the day!
Photographer: Holly Graciano Photography / Venue: Location: Old Sheldon Church
Hilton Head Wedding {Katie + Geoff} Scott Hopkins Photography
We always love sharing a Hilton Head wedding, particularly when a crazy talented group of vendors are involved. This beauty took place this past May at a private residence in Bluffton, South Carolina and offered up one heck of a backdrop for a beautiful Lowcountry evening. Bride Katie stunned in a strapless gown while her bridesmaids rocked deep purple dresses. Katie's bouquet was a mix of hydrangeas and roses in varying shades of purple mixed with a few lovely calla lilies. The team at Weddings with Leah was on hand to bring their fairytale to life while JLK Events handled the lighting. Downtown Catering treated their guests to an evening of Lowcountry cuisine while Lowcountry Boil Band kept them on their feet. Thanks to Scott Hopkins Photography for capturing all the magical moments!
Photographer: Scott Hopkins Photography // Caterer: Downtown Catering // Lighting: JLK events // Event Planner: Weddings with Leah // Band: Lowcountry Boil Band // Cake: Ronnie’s Bakery
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort Wedding
Oldfield Club Wedding {Stina + Bill} Amy Marie Kay Photography
We love when stunning Hilton Head weddings roll across our inbox, especially when a dreamy Lowcountry wedding venue is involved! This beauty kicked off with a traditional ceremony at quite frankly one of the prettiest coastal churches I've ever seen, The Church of the Cross in Bluffton. After saying their 'I do's', they continued the celebration with a beautiful Oldfield Club wedding in Okatie, South Carolina. Guests were treated to an evening of Southern cuisine before they hit the dance floor...and they hit it hard! Thanks to Amy-Marie Kay Photography capturing the amazing, and lively, celebration!
Photographer: Amy-Marie Kay Photography // Second Shooter: Brook Bertschy Photography // DJ:All about you Djs// Reception Venue: Old Field Club // Other: The Church of the Cross
Hilton Head Weddings {Danny + Laura} Port Royal Golf Club
We're so happy to welcome the New Year here at A Lowcountry Wedding! With the launch of our ALW mag (come check it out here!), 2013 was crazy (to say the least). With the outpouring of support we received, we can't wait to see what's in store for 2014. At the request of our Southern brides, we're expanding our vendor gallery to bring you ladies the best of the best that the Lowcountry has to offer. Soooo, until Jan 10th, we're offering great rates for vendors interested in a listing or banner ad, so shoot us an email at hello{at}alowcountrywed.com to chat! In the meantime, I've been dying to share this Port Royal Golf Club wedding from Scobey Photography. You know how much we love Hilton Head weddings, so when this vibrant beauty rolled across our inbox, I squealed a bit. The blue bridesmaids dresses and charming pink peony bouquets are totally my style. It's the perfect Southern wedding!
Photographer: Scobey Photography // Ceremony & Reception Location: Port Royal Golf Club // Bride’s Hair: Mark Goodman with Hair Designers // Bride’s Makeup: Diane Cook with Hair Designers // Dress Designer: Anjolique Bridal // Bridal Salon: Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique // Bride’s Shoes: TOMS // Groom’s Suit: King Tux // Cake Designer: Lowcountry Flour Girls // Florist: Henry Kretchmer at The Flower Garden // DJ: DJ Wayne Byrd with Hilton Head Entertainment
A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine Premiere Issue: Sneak Peek!
So, I know we've taken a bit of a blog hiatus, but I promise it's been for a great cause! Over the past few months, we've been slaving away over the premiere issue of A Lowcountry Wedding mag. It's been quite the process, we've been planning shoots, selecting real weddings and attempting to figure out the world of InDesign. We've had a few hang ups with some things behind the scenes, so we thank you for your patience! With it being our first issue, everything has taken a little longer than expected, but we'd rather have it perfect then send out something we're not 100% proud of...and we promise you're it's going to be well worth the wait! So, to hold you over until the end of the week, we thought you'd give you a sneak peek of the beautiful cover shot by the talented Angela Cox Photography at the stunning RiverOaks. Ash and Co. Bridal killed it with model Katie Cockman hair and makeup, as she rocked a gorgeous LulaKate gown and that beautiful Moon and Lola necklace....Do you like!?!
Charleston Wedding Photography Giveaway {The Click Chick Photography}
It's Friday and I get to present and awesome contest to all of our loyal ALW readers and that always makes me smile! But now I want to make you smile. In honor of her brand new website, we’ve teamed up with our friend and Charleston wedding photographer, Mackenzie of The Click Chick Photography, for a big ol’ giveaway that we’re positive will have you grinning from ear-to-ear. The best part is it combines two of our favorite things…a free wedding photography package and Pinterest. My kind of heaven!
And let's be serious, who doesn't want their wedding captured by an awesome photographer and then featured on A Lowcountry Wedding! Excited?! I knew you would be! Now, for the rules...
A Lowcountry Wedding
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The Click Chick Photography
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So, have fun and get to pinning!
Westin Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island {Jaime + Ned}
We’re taking a trip down to the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa this morning to share a beautiful Oceanside affair from King Street Photo Weddings that is sure to have you dreaming of a destination wedding! With plans for a short engagement, Bride Jaime immediately dove into her wedding planning duties and quickly selected HHI as the destination. Thanks to their stunning renovation, beautiful ceremony deck and an amazing coordinator, Julia Dodson, it was no surprise The Westin Resort & Spa became their venue of choice. But it was Julia’s recommendation of Michel Berda of King Street Photo Weddings that was the missing piece. Michel’s artistic eye and diligent approach to his craft made for stunning images and a pretty awesome blog post for our A Lowcountry Wedding readers!
Photographer: King Street Photo Weddings / Venue: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa / Event Coordinator: Julia Dodson, Westin / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Flower: The Flower Garden / Cake: Savannah Custom Cakes / Musician for Ceremony: Johnny Breeze / PhotoBooth: Charleston Photo Booths / DJ: Hilton Head Entertainment / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Dessy by Alfred Sung / Groom’s/Groomsmen’s Suits by Jos. A. Bank
Lowcountry Wedding Vendor {Sperry Tents}
There are a few things that make my heart skip-a-beat quite like a Southern wedding venue paired with an oh-so lovely tent. Now add our friends at Sperry Tents to that mix and you've got a little slice of Lowcountry wedding heaven. Sperry Tents is the end all, be all when it comes to breathtaking Southern tents and, lucky for us, they've stopped by today to share a few tips to assist in planning your outdoor reception... .
Considering an outdoor reception under the classic, Lowcountry backdrop of Spanish moss-covered live oaks? Here is our quick guide to what you need to know as you begin to plan your outdoor wedding reception.
Using a tent isn’t just about keeping your family and friends out of the elements (they can be heated and cooled!), but also about creating your own unique venue, customized for your celebration. The exact same tent can lend itself to a modern-style aesthetic featuring clean lines and crisp colors or be transformed into a romantic haven with draped fabrics and crystal chandeliers.
Our Sperry Sailcloth tents are undeniably special. Any bride-to-be who has spent time clicking around on wedding blogs or Pinterest has surely come across these tents. The tents are round or oval-shaped, installed on custom milled wooden poles and topped with pennant flags on each peak. They’re reminiscent of a great old teak sailboat you might see gliding through Charleston Harbor.
Okay, you’re sold on hosting a tented reception. Now what?
While I always recommend hiring a wedding planner, if your reception venue is outdoors, your first call should be to the tent company. What you may not realize is that the tent provider usually offers a range of services including flooring (dancefloor and stage or even custom-built decking), lighting, custom draping, and furniture rental. In fact, our company also provides power distribution equipment, restroom trailers, and onsite event service. We also create scaled layout drawings for every event—from a 50 person cocktail reception to a 5,000 person seated dinner. We will become fast friends as we help you navigate through some fun decisions (Customized pennant flags! Bistro lights! Hanging lanterns!) and some not-so-glamorous ones (fire permits and restroom trailers, anyone?).
Before picking up the phone, pull together a few details to have on hand during our conversation. Here’s a quick list of questions to help you prepare:
- When is your wedding?
- What is the reception location and how many guests will you have?
- Do you plan on hiring a DJ or a band?
- Have you picked a service style for the reception (seated dinner, standing reception, etc.)?
- What is the terrain surface and topography of the site?
- Is there any power available to the area or will you need to have this provided?
- Where will the guests use the restroom?
- Should any specific décor / style details be included in the proposal?
- What is your budget range?
Don’t stress if some of these details are still up in the air—we’ll help you work through your numbers and prioritizing equipment based on your location and budget. A site visit will also ensure all of the planning comes together seamlessly.
What else should you expect before saying “yes!” to the Sperry Tent?
Many clients mistakenly assume that a home wedding will be more cost effective than a traditional wedding venue. While the word “savings” and “wedding” should never coexist in the same sentence, consider the extra money you’re spending to host the wedding at your home as an investment in the venue that holds the most meaning for you. Parts of the ‘outdoor equipment package’ are not always the most exciting, but are necessary to make everything function. Generators are not as beautiful as hand-engraved invitations; however, walking down the aisle in your grandmother’s garden might land higher on the priority list.
Finally, make sure to bury the bourbon. We can’t control the weather, but we can control how to manage it on your wedding day. Hire a company you trust, one that provides emergency numbers and holds weekend hours. Weddings are truly a team sport— leave covering home plate to us.
In need of one of these beauties?
Contact Tim Woodland at Sperry Tents Southeast
(843) 884-5248 office
tim@sperrytentsse.com
Priscilla Tomas Photography Giveaway Round 2
Last week, we announced that we teamed up with Lowcountry wedding photographer extraordinaire, Priscilla Thomas Photography, to gift one, lucky 2014 couple a free 8-hour wedding package. Well, now it's time for Round 2!
Below, you'll find NINE adorable duos who will be tying the knot in Hilton Head, Charleston or Myrtle Beach next year, and they'd love it if you could help them out. To vote, head on over to our Pinterest board, 2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway, and repin your favorite couple. Voting ends April 9th at 11:59PM, so get your pin on!
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1. Amanda + Andrew - taking the plunge in September at Boone Hall Plantation!
2. Jennifer + Joe - heading down the aisle in January at Pepper Plantation!
3. Kathryn + Oliver - getting married in May at Old Sheldon Church and reception at the Beaufort Inn, in downtown Beaufort!
4. Lindsay + Aaron - will say 'I do' in Downtown Charleston in April!
5. Lindsey + Keenan - tying the knot in Charleston!
6. Mary Elizabeth + Ed - getting hitched at the Visitors Center in March!
7. Mary Jo + Greg - dropping the anchor at the William Aiken House in February!
8. Michelle + Charles - become man and wife at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in April!
9. Sara + Jorge - will say 'I do' in the Lowcountry in 2014!
Good Luck!
2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway {Priscilla Thomas Photography}
Yesterday, we joined the industry's best for a fabulous (yet rainy) afternoon of Lowcountry bridal fashion at Charleston Fashion Week's Spring Bridal Show...and I can tell you this, it did not disappoint! Make sure to check out our instagram feed to see a few snapshots of some of the lovelies and, of course, we'll recap things later this week. Okay, so now to the (REALLY) good stuff. We've teamed up with our talented friend and Lowcountry wedding vendor, Priscilla Thomas Photography, to bless one lucky, Lowcountry couple with one heck of a prize...(drum roll, please!) A Free Wedding Photography Package! Fabulous, I know! So, read the details below and get to pinning!
2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway
Enter to win free wedding photography for your 2014 soiree by Priscilla Thomas. One lucky couple will receive 8-hours of wedding photography coverage, image optimization, and a DVD of edited images in hi-resolution. Home Use Rights is included - printing rights and permission to give photos to friends and family.
Who Can Enter
To enter, you must be engaged and having a 2014 wedding that will take place in the Lowcountry - Hilton Head, Charleston, Myrtle beach or any place between these areas. One mobile photo entry per engaged couple. You must be 18 years or older to enter.
How it Works
1. Starting at Midnight on March 24, 2013 and ending at Midnight on March 31, 2013: Go to A Lowcountry Wedding's Pinterst board called 2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway and repin the contest poster. Easy, huh?
2. After repinning the poster, take a mobile picture with your fiance and email the image to Priscilla at prisca.photography@gmail.com. Include you and your fiance's names, the wedding date, wedding location, email, and phone number. Be sure to receive a confirmation email from Priscilla verifying receipt of the mobile photo and your eligibility for the giveaway. All mobile pics must be submitted by Midnight on March 31, 2013.
3. Starting at Midnight on April 1st, mobile pictures entered will be pinned to ALW's Pinterest board: 2014 Wedding Giveaway. The couple's mobile photo that receives the most Pinterest repins by Midnight on April 7th will be the winner.
How to Increase Your Odds of Winning
1. Spread the word about the contest. Share with friends and family through Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and mobile photography apps. Remember, you'll need their help to repin your photo on the Pinterst board! Make sure to reference A Lowcountry Wedding and Priscilla Thomas Photography when you share. On Twitter, give us a shout out with @alowcountrywed and @priscaphoto and tag A Lowcountry Wedding in your Facebook share. Oh, and make sure to hashtag it up by using #alowcountrywed and #priscillathomasphoto.
..and all the Legal Info (cause we have to!)
1. No purchase required to enter.
2. Any personal information provided to Priscilla Thomas or ALW will only be used to contact the winning couple. No solicitations will occur. No contact information will be shared with any other persons or entity.
3. By entering the contest your are granting permission for ALW and Priscilla Thomas to edit, reproduce, and publish mobile photographs submitted to the 2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway. Photographs will be used but not limited to promotion of the giveaway through publishing on ALW's website, Priscilla Thomas' website, or through social media affiliated with ALW or Priscilla Thomas. By submitting a mobile photo for the giveaway you forgo any rights to approve editing, reproduction, and publication by ALW or Priscilla Thomas.
4. The wedding photography package is valued at $3,000. The giveaway includes 8-hours of wedding photography coverage, image optimization, and a DVD of the edited images at hi-resolution. Home Use Rights is given to the winning couple granting permission to print images and give photos to friends and family. Given the value of the giveaway, you may be required to report the value of this package on personal income taxes. Please review South Carolina's state income tax regulations. ALW and Priscilla Thomas are not liable for any negligence or evasion of the winning couple in reporting or claiming the value of the wedding photography giveaway.
5. In the case that Priscilla Thomas is already contractually obligated to another couple on the winning couple's 2014 wedding date, other photography services will be awarded. Substitute giveaway photography can include the following options: engagement portrait session, bridal session, bridal boudoir session, rehearsal photography, after wedding session, and 1-year anniversary portrait session. In the case where a substitution for the wedding day photography is required, Priscilla Thomas and the winning couple will discuss the other photography options itemized above that they can have for free. The selections may not exceed $3,000 in value, but may be less than $3,000 in value.
6. Travel fees or on-location fees may apply and are not included in the giveaway package.
7. In the case of technical errors, the contest will be extended to ensure each participant receives sufficient time to submit to the contest and/or to have their mobile photo repinned. If you experience technical problems, please notify Priscilla Thomas immediately.
8. ALW will receive exclusive publication of images by Priscilla Thomas of the winning couple's wedding. If the winning couple purchases other photography options, ALW will also receive exclusive publication of those images.
9. The winning couple must sign a photography contract with Priscilla Thomas. This contract will be provided to the couple after contacting them. The winning couple will have 2-weeks to sign and return the contract or forfeit the wedding photography package they won in the giveaway.
Hilton Head Wedding {Ashley + Phil}
I have to say, I couldn't be more excited about this week's ALW line-up. We've got one stunning Lowcountry wedding after another, a charming Downtown Charleston bridal session and even an Isle of Palms bachelorette party that will probably have you running for the nearest bottle of champagne just so you can join in on the fun! But to kick-start what's sure to be a very pin-able week over here, we're heading down to Hilton Head for Ashley + Phil easy-going, beach affair planned by Weddings with Leah. This cute couple tied the knot in a low-key, ocean side ceremony in front of an intimate gathering of family and friends before making their way back to the beach house to celebrate the night away! My favorite part...all of the wonderful pop-up stationery that the bride and groom designed themselves. Genius! Thanks to amelia + dan photography for capturing this beauty.
Photographer: amelia + dan photography / wedding coordinator: Weddings with Leah / caterer: downtown catering / band: equinox orchestra