Wined & Designed - Custom Vintage Wedding Poster Giveaway!

We first introduced you to the lovely Lindsay, of Wined & Designed, early last year.  She's the talent behind some serious yummy wedding invites and other wonderful paper treats, which is why I'm super excited to announce that she's will be blessing one lucky ALW reader with their very own specialty wedding poster.

Wined & Designed creates custom coastal, vintage wedding posters that are a great addition to your reception or the perfect keepsake to commemorate your wedding day for years to come.  I'm already mentally hanging one on my family room wall!  Valued at $150.00, the winner will choose one of six awesome 16'' x 20'' prints (my personal favorite is the Beach Chair!) to be customized with the names, date and location of their choice printed on archival matte paper.

To win, it's simple! First, Like A Lowcountry Wedding AND Wined & Design on Facebook.  Then comment on our Facebook post with you favorite design.  Easy, right?  Feel free to enter for yourself or a friend.  The Winner will be selected July 3rd, so get crackin'.

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Dying to check out more Wined & Designed creations?!? (we thought you’d say that!)  You can find them on Facebook, Twitter + Pinterest.

Charming Lowndes Grove Wedding by WED & amelia + dan photography

You probably remember the amazing amelia + dan, a Charleston wedding photography team based in Charleston, from Katie + Frank's William Aiken wedding that we featured in the Fall issue of A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine.  It was gorgeous to put it mildly. They recently teamed up with the talented Luke Wilson of WED and Sara York Grimshaw Designs for a Lowndes Grove wedding that is sure to set your Lowcountry hearts a-flutter!

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Wedding Coordinator: Luke Wilson for WED  /  Venue: Lowndes Grove Plantation  /  Dress: Monique Lhullier Scarlet from Nitsa’s  /  Makeup: Kori Mahoney  /  Bride’s Hair: Megan Atkinson  /  Bridesmaid’s Hair: Kim Williams from Article Five Salon  /  Flower Decor: Sara York Grimshaw Designs  /  Caterer: Fish  /  Cake: Jim Smeal  /  Lighting: TEC  /  Ceremony Music: Carolina Trio  /  Reception Band: Tru Sol  /  Getaway: Limos for Less  /  Invitations: Mallory Southern

Coastal Creek Club at I'On Wedding by Dana Cubbage Weddings

You know who we love....Dana Cubbage Weddings.  Dana's a seriously amazing Charleston wedding photographer and we love when we have the opportunity to share her beautiful Lowcountry weddings and gorgeous brides.  Because one thing's always certain, they never disappoint!  Today's lovely is a gorgeous Creek Club at I'On wedding with a pale pink color palette and rustic cotton accents.   But our favorite part, Bride Sarah's timeless gown.

From Dana: "Sarah + David were married on March 7, 2014 at St Andrew's Church in Mt Pleasant, followed by their reception at the Creek Club at I'On. Although it rained all morning, it stopped right before their First Look at the Creek Club - which led to amazing overcast skies for their photos! One of the best details of the day was Sarah's heirloom vintage dress, which was worn by both her grandmother and mother prior to her. It was stunning and she plans on having it preserved so that someday, her daughter can wear it as well! It was really cool when her grandfather danced with her - just thinking that his man had danced with his wife, daughter + granddaughter, all in the same dress, was extremely touching. They left through a shower of lavender at the end of the night - the perfect ending to their beautiful day!"

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Photographer:  Dana Cubbage Weddings//Hair Stylist: Grace Salon Spa//Shoes: Jean's Bridal//DJ: RCB Audio//Reception Venue: The Creek Club at I'On//Bakery:Whole Foods Market

Beaufort Wedding Engagement at the Beach by Katherine Herndon Photography

We spent Sunday morning over on Botany Bay, and I'm still recovering from the super cute sunburn I acquired :)  In honor of the gorgeous springtime weather and the countless weekends we'll be spending at the beach, I thought we'd enjoy a lovely Beaufort wedding engagement from the talented Lowcountry wedding photographer, Katherine Herndon Photography.  We're obsessed with the perfect coastal setting, driftwood backdrop and Allison's adorable polka dot dress.

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Photographer Katherine Herndon Photography

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In need of more Lowcountry wedding inspiration? Check out a few of our favorites...

Amy + Jeff's Green Beaufort Inn wedding from Fia Forever Photography

Ashlee + Brennan's Coastal Beaufort wedding from Tim Will Photo

Jennifer + Chis's Navy Honey Horn Plantation wedding from Amanda Joy Photography

Alhambra Hall Wedding by Sally Watts Photography

You know we love us some Sally Watts Photography over here at ALW.  I'm pretty sure she could snap a picture of my old, dirty tennis shoes and make it frame-worthy!  Her timeless approach to photography makes her an obvious addition to any bride planning a Charleston wedding, something that Bride Anna knows oh-so-well.  Sally captured Anna + Chad's gorgeous Alhambra Hall wedding just over the bridge in Mount Pleasant and we're in LOVE with the dreamy portraits she captured on that crisp December day.

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Photographer:  Sally Watts Photo  //  Band: David Higgins Band  //  Reception Venue: Alhambra Hall  //  Floral Designer: Forget Me Nots by Horst Flowers  //  Cake Designer: McKenzie's Bake Shop  //  Caterer: Sandlapper Events & Catering

Old Wide Awake Plantation Wedding by Sea Star Arts Photography

A few weeks ago, we shared Hillary + Phil’s Charleston engagement session from our lovely friend and A Lowcountry Wedding Vendor, Sea Star Arts Photography.  We were in love with the gorgeous scenery, romantic photography and adorable couple, so needless to say, we jumped for joy when we laid eyes on their wonderful Old Wide Awake Plantation wedding!  Bride Hillary is a DIY Bride’s best friend.  From the signage to the flowers and even the tables, her creativity oozes from every ounce of their charming Charleston affair.   To top things off, the fabulous crew from Coastal Crust joined the party to spoil everyone with their mouthwatering cuisine!

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Photographrer: Sea Star Arts Photography  /  Venue: Old Wide Awake Plantation  /  Catering: Coastal Crust

Legare Waring House Wedding by Amy Prikazsky Photography

A little over a year ago, we shared Katie + TJ's sweet Downtown Charleston Engagement session captured by the talented Amy Prikazsky Photography.  These two make for a seriously adorable couple, so, of course I was thrilled when Katie recently sent over their gorgeous Legare Waring House wedding.  The couple had a lively Lowcountry celebration under the beautiful Avenue of Oaks where, once again, Amy Prikazsky joined them to capture all the details.

Tell us a little bit about how you met your husband…

I met my husband through a mutual friend in college. We all laugh about how he called me a “cutie patootie” after our initial meeting. He said he remembers everything about that moment, how my hair looked, what dress I had on and most of all my smile. I love hearing him tell the story !

How did he propose?

His proposal was nothing short of hilarious, just like him!  On Friday, May 11, 2012 I was asleep in my bed when I awoke suddenly to TJ falling on top of me with a golf club in hand. After he explained that he wasn't trying to kill me, I noticed a collage of pictures on the ceiling with a message that said "will you marry me". He thought he could reach the ceiling on his own, but he had to bring a ladder in the room to get up there. He still wasn’t quite tall enough, so he grabbed a golf club in order to smooth out the poster collage. In the final moment, he lost his balance and fell on top of me. His hope was that I would wake up the next morning and see the collage, but that obviously did not go as planned. Since I was already awake, he flipped on the lights and proposed right there in bed. The collage he hung using the golf club is still on the ceiling (mostly because of the industrial strength adhesive he used to hang it) but more so because I like to wake up every morning to see all of our happy memoirs together. We were engaged for 14 months before the wedding.

What made you choose your venue?

I decided on the Legare Waring House because of the overall look and feel. I was looking for an outdoor venue, specifically a plantation, where I could have both the ceremony and reception. Being able to utilize the house really sold me. I loved how we had an indoor space to get ready and considering the wedding was in July, it provided a nice space to cool down during the reception. The Avenue of Oaks provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony.

How many guests attended: 175

Color Palette: We used neutral linens and natural wood color chairs. The flowers were whites, pinks and greens. Our bridal party provided a splash of color. The bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo dresses in grapefruit, and the groomsmen wore grey suits with coral, blue and white striped ties.

Out of the entire day, what was the most memorable moment?

The most memorable moment had to be the ceremony. My husband showed real emotion when he said his vows, and I will treasure that forever.

Tell us all about the details!  Did any have special meaning?

I wanted to use neutral flowers and linens to play off of the natural feeling of Legare Waring House. Green is my favorite color, so lots of the details incorporated this color. I wanted the bridal party to be my pop of color, which is why I chose coral dresses and bowties.

What’s your favorite picture from your big day?

I would have to say my favorite picture is the shot of the wedding party under the Avenue of Oaks. We decided to have the girls hold parasols, and I love the way those pictures turned out.

Tell us a little bit about your menu…

We knew our guests were traveling from near and far, so we provided a variety of options. We had various stations set up including a carving station, mashed potato bar and shrimp and grits. We also had crab dip, teriyaki chicken, apricot and pecan brie and a variety of other dishes.

Something old:  Grandmother’s Hankerchief

Something new:  Wedding Dress

Something borrowed:  Grandmothers’ Brooches (from both sides of the family)

Something blue:  Monogrammed patch sewn inside of my dress

Most valuable piece of advice you’d give to a newly engaged bride:

Give yourself plenty of time to plan!! Wedding planning is a process, and you don’t want to rush things. Also, don’t spend too much of your budget in the beginning. There will be lots of surprised/unplanned costs in the final two months before the wedding.

Katie + TJ from LifeInRewind.com on Vimeo.

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 Charleston Wedding Vendors

Venue: Legare Waring House  /  Rentals and Coordination: Snyder Events  /  Florist: Wildflowers Inc.  /  Photography: Amy Prikasky Photography  /  Videographer: PJ Brown with Life in Rewind Films  /  Dress: Casablanca purchased from Mecklenburg Bridal in Charlotte, NC  /  Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo from Bella Bridesmaid in Charlotte, NC  /  Ceremony Music: Classical Charleston  /  Reception Music: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue  /  Caterer: O'cain Catering from Orangeburg, SC  /  Bar Service: Snyder Bar  /  Cake: Publix  /  Hair: Alise Buckner  /  Makeup: Kelly Campbell   /  Getaway Car: Charleston Black Cab Company

Wedding Elopement at Magnolia Plantation by Whimsey Photography by Cana

I love when our photographers share a little insight about the sweet couples that we're blessed to share here on A Lowcountry Wedding.  I always like hearing about their love and it's so fun to experience it through those who are able to capture it in person.  The talented Whimsey Photography by Cana was blessed to hang out with the adorable Sharon + Tom at Magnolia Plantation for their truly beautiful Charleston wedding elopement.  Thanks to Cana for sharing all the details...

" Sharon and Tom met in college, where Tom took a fancy to her pretty quickly. Sharon, on the other hand, was uninterested, thinking Tom was just another frat boy. Soon after giving in to hanging out with him one day, her heart began to melt and soften towards Tom, realizing he was a very humble soul who made her laugh and giggle (which is very important, ladies!). The two began dating and decided to get married just before Tom left for Afghanistan for a year. When he got back, they decided to experience the whole newlywed adventure – they went on their long-awaited honeymoon, and decided to get their wedding portraits taken, which they traveled to Charleston for. What an honor it was to take photos for this beautiful couple! Thank you, Sharon and Tom, for choosing me to capture the beauty of your marriage! And a special thank you to Tom for his service. What a sacrifice this couple has made to be together. That is true love, my friends."

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Photographer:  Whimsey Photography  //  Reception Venue: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens