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Magnolia Plantation Vow Renewal by Reese Moore

Ashley & Anthony's Vow Renewal at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, SC by Reese Moore and D'lish

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?).

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

tim@sperrytentsse.com

 

 

 

 

 

Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort Wedding {Shannon + Roy}

We spent yesterday soaking up the sun in our first official beach day of the season and, not surprisingly, I brought home my first sunburn of the year!  In honor of the beach-like weather we'll be experiencing this week, we're diving into this beautiful Monday with an oceanside affair from Libby McGowan Photography.  Shannon + Roy tied the knot in Pawleys Island, South Carolina at Litchfield Beach + Golf Resort.  I can't get enough of of the sweet pink + blue color palette and that ah-mazing cake! charleston weddings

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Photographer:  Libby McGowan Photography  /  Venue + Caterer:  Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort

 

Wild Dunes Wedding {Gina + Chris}

Before I head out to a day at the Beach, I just had to share this intimate, Wild Dunes Wedding from Dana Cubbage Wedding Photography!  Gina + Chris said 'I do' in front of their closest friends along the shores of Isle of Palms.  After, the spent some quality time on the grounds of the resort before rejoining their guests for dinner at the Old Village Post House!  Don't you love this blue and green color palette!? charleston weddings

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Venue: Wild Dunes Resort  /  Photographer: Dana Cubbage Wedding Photography

 

 

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!! charleston weddingscharleston wedding blogscharleston wedding vendorssouthern weddings

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Photographer: Ava Moore Photography

 

 

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! weddings in charleston

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!

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2. Jennifer + Joe - heading down the aisle in January at Pepper Plantation!

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3. Kathryn + Oliver - getting married in May at Old Sheldon Church and reception at the Beaufort Inn, in downtown Beaufort!

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5. Lindsey + Keenan - tying the knot in Charleston!

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6. Mary Elizabeth + Ed - getting hitched at the Visitors Center in March!

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7. Mary Jo + Greg - dropping the anchor at the William Aiken House in February!

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8. Michelle + Charles - become man and wife at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in April!

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9. Sara + Jorge - will say 'I do' in the Lowcountry in 2014!

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 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! charleston weddings, charleston wedding photography giveaway

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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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..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.

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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.

Edisto Island {Sally Katherine}

This has been such a lovely week on A Lowcountry Wedding!  Post after post has been filled with dreamy, Southern wedding goodness and from the looks of your pins, you feel the same way!  Well, to keep with the trend, I've got another beauty for you that will make you go weak-in-your-pretty-little-knees.  This one is straight from the coastal town of Edisto Island where Bride Sally Katherine spent her afternoon with Wild Cotton Photography at the romantic Brookland Pointe.  It's everything we always ask for...beautiful bride, perfect lighting, Spanish moss and a charming ol' plantation house! charleston weddingscharleston wedding blogsedisto island weddingssouth carolina weddingshilton head weddingshilton head wedding blogsweddings in charlestonmyrtle beach wedding vendorscharleston wedding vendorslowcounrtry weddingssouthern weddingswild cotton photography

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Photographer: Wild Cotton Photography  /  Venue: Brookland Pointe

 

 

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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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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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!

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! charleston weddingslowcountry weddingscharleston wedding photographersweddings in charlestoncharleston wedding vendorswedding blogshilton head weddingsmyrtle beach weddingscharleston destination weddingsrichard bell photographycharleston wedding blogs

 

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Photographer: Richard Bell Photography

 

Founders Hall Wedding {Jessica + Joe}

If you're in the midst of planning A Lowcountry wedding and have yet to locate your perfect venue, then my suggestion is you head right on over to Charlestowne Landing to check out the beautiful (and eco-friendly), Founders Hall.  The gorgeous venue offers a relaxed, private setting with state-of-the-art features to offer a modern, Southern affair!  Bride Jessica dazzled in her strapless gown, feminine birdcage veil and stunning statement necklace while her maids rocked navy lace dresses.  Thanks to Paige Winn Photo for a capturing all the special moments! charleston weddingscharleston wedding vendorscharleston wedding venuescharleston wedding photographerssweetgrass rose bouquetslowcountry weddingsweddings in charlestoncharleston destination weddingshilton head weddingssouthern weddingshilton head wedding vendorshilton head wedding blogssouth carollina weddingsmyrtle beach weddingsmyrtle beach wedding vendorsmyrtle beach wedding blogspaige winn photocharlestontowne landing weddingscru catering weddingsfounders hall weddingsweddings in charlestoncharleston weddings

 

 

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Photographer:  Paige Winn Photo  /  Caterer:  Cru Catering  /  Reception Venue:  Charlestowne Landing  /  Entertainment: FingerSnappin' Entertainment

 

 

Heritage Plantation Wedding {Meg + Justin}

Meg + Justin's Heritage plantation wedding in Myrtle Beach, SC by Priscilla Thomas Photography and Greenskeeper Florist

Cypress Tree Plantation {Roxana + Joshua}

You know I love me some cotton.  Actually this week has been full of fun cotton details, remember Erin's Charleston wedding at Boone Hall Plantation?!  It was chock full of cotton and burlap loveliness!  Well today we've got another cotton beauty to share with you and this one has quite the tale to go with it.   Roxana + Joshua married in the Lowcountry this past fall on the enchanting Edisto Island at Cypress Trees Plantation.  But that's not all.  With friends and family literally all across the globe, the couple decided it was necessary to have two separate celebrations, not just one Edisto Island but also Lima, Peru!  But the REAL kicker...they planned both destination weddings from Angola and from the looks of it, they went off without a hitch!  Thanks to Josh for filling us in on how they managed to pull off their whirlwind, International wedding celebrations! charleston weddings destination

"A project management challenge, that's the way I would sum it up!  I joked with Roxana during the lead up to the wedding that we should add a line on project management to our resumes but that it might not be well relieved by potential employers.
Practically though, our families helped out a tremendous amount doing scouting runs for us and providing various levels of support. We did a lot of research online and then spent a years worth of vacation traveling to the US and Peru from Angola to visit venues, interview vendors and got all the major details underway.  From that point on, once we had the major contractors secured we just kept ourselves organized through spreadsheets and notebooks and lists.  We didn't go into the millions of details that are possible to get so wrapped up in and bogged down by, we tried to keep ourselves sane by keeping the details right, but at the right level also.
Roxana headed to Peru two and a half weeks prior to the wedding there and we were in the US about 10 days before the wedding at Edisto.  Last minute arrangements were done once we got on site.  My folks and family were a tremendous help in the US organizing and pulling together most of the materials that we were not able to sort out during our previous trips.  Then we just went and made it happen.
The happiest thing of all is that we were able to stay relatively sane throughout both and actually enjoy them!  It would have been easy to get too carried away but somehow we managed to really have a lot of run and roll with the punches that came.  I think all in all what it came down to for us was supportive families who helped a lot and good organization on our side that came together to make both events a success."

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Venue: Cypress Trees Plantation  /  Photographer: Olivia White Photography and Ivy Taylor  /  Band: Bluestone Ramblers  /  Catering: Southern Affairs  /  Rentals: Group Dynamics  /  Flowers: Meg Herndon

 

 

 

 

 

Pawleys Island Bridals at Brookgreen Gardens by Carmen Ash Photography

Bride Jenny's Pawleys Island Bridal Session at Brookgreen Gardens by Myrtle Beach wedding vendors Blossoms Events and Carmen Ash Photography

Lowcountry Weddings {Top 10}

Today we're announcing the Top 20 Lowcountry Weddings of 2012! If you didn't catch 11-20 this morning, no worries, just make sure to check it out here. The Top 10 were the most viewed weddings for 2012 and boy, were they beautiful!  They were captured by some of the South's most-sought-after wedding photographers and designed by the uber-talented wedding planners that call the Lowcountry home.  So take a look, and let us know which one catches your fancy :)  

10. Nicole + Blake's Bluffton Wedding from Debra Gulbas Photography and Embellished Events

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9. Meghan + Joshua's Pink and Green Litchfield Plantation Wedding via Carmen Ash Photography

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8. Jennifer + Mike's Grey and Yellow Pepper Plantation Wedding shot by Virgil Bunao!

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7. Tiffany + Chris's Grande Dunes Wedding from Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors Memorable Moments and Gene Ho Photography

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6. Meghann + Jordan's Seaside Kiawah Island Wedding at the Sanctuary shot by R.L. Morris Photography

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5. Linnea + James's Charleston wedding at the Boone Hall Plantation Cotton Dock from Corey Potter Photography

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4. Cameron + Janie's Charleston wedding at Magnolia Plantation captured by Carmen Ash Photography

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3. Liz + Andrew's vibrant DeBordieu Club wedding via Carolina Photosmith and Della Ramsey Weddings

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2. Chelsea + Hunter's Charleston Wedding from Diana Deaver Photography

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1. Katie + Yashar's Isle of Palms wedding shot by Riverland Studios

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 Lovely, eh?  Congrats to all the brides and their fabulous vendors.  Can't wait to see what's up their sleeves in 2013 :)

 

 

Lowcountry Weddings {Top 20}

Yall, 2012 was an awesome year here at A Lowcountry Wedding!  Thanks to your support, our readership has grown by leaps and bounds and we CAN'T wait to see what's in store for 2013.  In honor of our fabulous year we wanted to share the love and present the Top 20 Lowcountry weddings from 2012.  The Top 20 were determined by the posts with the most pageviews and they range in location from Beaufort to Charleston and Georgetown to Myrtle Beach!  Thanks to all the wonderful vendors involved and stay tunedfor the Top 10 this afternoon!  

20. Toby + Erica's Charleston National wedding from Richard Bell Photography.

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19. Shannon + Jacob's Charleston Wedding at Magnolia's via Charleston Wedding Photography

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18. Jessica + Elliotte's Pepper Plantation wedding shot by Richard Bell Photography

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17. Bridgette+ Asher's Charleston wedding at McCrady's via Jenna Marie

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16. Samantha + Scott's Pawleys Island Wedding by Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt!

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15. Chris + Katie's Wild Dunes Wedding from Morgan Trinker Photography!

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14.  Brittany + Tim's Pepper Plantation wedding from Reese Moore Wedding Photography!

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13.  Jess + James' Charleston Wedding from The Click Chick Photography!

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12. Meredith + Keith's Beaufort Wedding captured by Angela Cox Photography!

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11. Rees + Nicole's Downtown Charleston Wedding from Britt Croft Photography!

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Stay Tuned for 2012's Top 10 Weddings later today!

Charleston Bridals {Haley} Richard Bell Photography

You know we like to make you smile right?   Well, we thought you might want to kick off your morning with a little teaser from behind the lenses of Richard Bell Photography.  Cause Lord knows we want to!  This morning we're sharing Haley's stunning bridal session that took place in the heart of Holy City.  The talented Mell Bell spent the afternoon with the beautiful Bride as they started their jaunt at the Waterfront Park where the picturesque Pineapple fountain made an appearance before enjoying the cobblestone streets.  Haley stunned in a strapless gown with a beautiful beaded bodice and soft veil.  If you think this is swoon-worthy, just wait til this afternoon when you feast your eyes on Haley's Mills House Hotel Wedding!  It's a Lowcountry stunner you won't want to miss.

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Savannah Wedding {Mickala + Brent}

Mickala + Brent's Savannah wedding at The Charles H. Morris Center by Scott Hopkins Photography

South Carolina Wedding {Jessica + JD}

Jessica + JD's South Carolina Wedding at the Bride's family home in Denmark, SC by Rick Dean Photography