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Classic Georgetown Wedding by Fox Events and Priscilla Thomas
Coastal Wedding Engagement by Billie Jo and Jeremy Photography
We are spending this beautiful Fall day preparing skimming through countless Lowcountry submissions to share with you and we think we found one you're really going to love. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce you to the Charleston-based team of Billie Jo and Jeremy Photography. This dynamic duo has a style we just can't get enough of and I'm quite certain you'll feel the same way. The talented photogs had the opportunity to capture their good friends, Lauren and James, for a coastal engagement session that has Lowcountry written all over it! Lauren and James wanted to do a little something different for their engagement shoot and decided a trip out to the barrier islands would do just the trick. Even with storms in the forecast and clouds in the sky, they hopped on their boat and headed out to the islands for a memorable afternoon.
Photographer: Billie Jo and Jeremy Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Dying for more Lowcountry Wedding Inspiration!? Check out these beauties…
- Coastal Folly Beach Wedding from Charleston wedding vendor Dana Cubbage Weddings
- Laid back, DIY Lowcountry Wedding from Jeanne Mitchum Photography with burlap and anemones
- Romantic Purple wedding at The Island House from Amelia + Dan Photography, Pure Luxe Bride, Branch Design Studio, Ash and Co., B. Gourmet Catering and Jenny Packham http://goo.gl/avZL0P
- Sequins and Peony Wedding Inspiration from Savannah Wedding Vendors, Ivory + Beau and Rach Lea Photography
- Isle of Palms shoot from JOPHOTO, LB Floral, Honeybee Events and PhotoVision http://goo.gl/U7My7a
- A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine filled with 13 real weddings from Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach
Interested in more information on A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine? To become a preferred vendor and to learn about print and online advertising options, contact hello{at}alowcountrywed.com to request a media kit.
Vibrant Folly Beach Wedding by Duvall Events
If you've made your mind up and beach wedding is in your future, then you'll love every minute of this vibrant Folly Beach affair designed by Duvall Events and photographed by Richard Bell Photography. The beautiful bride sported a simple, elegant gown with a pair of Jack Rogers while the groom wore a tan suit. The tables were set with bud vases filled with an assortment of wildflowers while Jeanne's bouquet was full of luscious, pink peonies and daisies! After a touching ceremony, the newlyweds took some time to themselves for pictures on the dock before celebrating the night away with all of their guests!
From Jeanne: "A Celebration of Love - The most important thing to us in our wedding was celebrating love. We wanted the focus to be on the love between us, the love between us and our families, and the love between us and our friends rather than the little details and decorations. We wanted a naturally beautiful setting so we settled on the location, a Folly Beach house at the Washout, which happened to be owned by the family of our friend who introduced us. We wanted simple but elegant atmosphere so we chose to have string lights, seasonal wildflowers, and candlelight for decorations."
Photographer: Richard Bell Photography//Dress Store: Condon's Bridal Boutique//Caterer: Crazy Dutchman Catering//Event Planner: Duvall Events//Cake Designer: The Cake Stand//
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
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
Thomas Bennett House Wedding Inspiration from Jeanne Mitchum Photography
If you're in the market to be inspired, then I'm about to hook you up with this Thomas Bennett House beauty! The lovely Jeanne Mitchum Photography sent over this killer collaboration with Wildflowers Inc. and I immediately knew I had to share it. The color palette starts with varying shades of green and slowly adds in magenta with pops of yellow and blue. Not only did the vivid color scheme pull me in, but the awesome mixture of textures that Wildflowers Inc. created completely sealed the deal. I'm loving the use of succulents (big and small!), the addition of billy balls and how effortlessly the centerpieces made its way down the table. The invitation suite from Merrymint Designs combined a beautiful emerald green with gold accents while the intricate cake with lace-like details was styled to the tee! The vintage table settings with local honey favors from Bees-R-Us were the perfect way to finish off the look. Last but not least, the lovely Amanda looked divine in her lace gown with a sweetheart neckline.
Charleston Wedding Vendors
Photographer: Jeanne Mitchum Photography // Specialty Foods:Bees-R-Us (local honey) // Jewelry: Penelope's Closet // Reception Venue: Thomas Bennett House // Hair Stylist: Finishing Touches Bridal Hair & Makeup // Invitation Designer: Merrymint Designs //Floral Designer: WildFlowers Inc.//
Rewined Candles Factory Tour in Charleston, SC
This summer, I asked my friend Mackenzie of The Click Chick Photography to join me on a field trip to the aromatic Rewined Candles Factory. While I may have procrastinated in getting the post up, I’m still daydreaming about the delicious scents and the wonderful people that make Rewined one of our local favorites. Anita, their marketing gal, and a wonderful candle maker in her own right, was kind enough to give us a peak inside their world and share the tale of how our favorite wicks were born. The story of Rewined Candles immediately made me think, “How did I not think of that?!” Founder Adam Fetsch had been working in the food & bev industry and regularly witnessed the disposal of countless wine bottles. Soon a light bulb went off and he figured out the perfect way to re-purpose them - wine bottle candles with scents that mimic the tasting notes of wine. Genius! In addition the popular wine scents (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, etc.) they've recently added the Produce line to their repertoire. These lovelies bring the fresh scents of the farm right into your living room (think Carrot, Cilantro, Honey, Melon and more). I'm currently obsessing over the Fall seasonal, which I'm hoping will become a staple, the Fig. Our favorite part - these beauties are the perfect addition to your wedding day weekend. Whether it's favors at your wedding shower or a parting gift for your guests at your reception, everyone's nostrils will thank you! Oh, and our friends at Rewined could use your help. They're a finalist in the 2014 Martha Stewart American Made Contest and would love for you to throw them a vote - or two!
Dying for more Lowcountry Wedding Inspiration!? Check out these beauties…
- Coastal Folly Beach Wedding from Charleston wedding vendor Dana Cubbage Weddings
- Laid back, DIY Lowcountry Wedding from Jeanne Mitchum Photography with burlap and anemones
- Romantic Purple wedding at The Island House from Amelia + Dan Photography, Pure Luxe Bride, Branch Design Studio, Ash and Co., B. Gourmet Catering and Jenny Packham http://goo.gl/avZL0P
- Sequins and Peony Wedding Inspiration from Savannah Wedding Vendors, Ivory + Beau and Rach Lea Photography
- Isle of Palms shoot from JOPHOTO, LB Floral, Honeybee Events and PhotoVision http://goo.gl/U7My7a
- A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine filled with 13 real weddings from Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach
Interested in more information on A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine? To become a preferred vendor and to learn about print and online advertising options, contact hello{at}alowcountrywed.com to request a media kit.
Navy Pavilion at Patriots Point Wedding by Sweetgrass Social
If you're a Southern gal who's in the mood for a preppy affair, then sit down and take a peek at this Pavilion at Patriots Point wedding from the sweet ladies at Sweetgrass Social. It's everything you could want in a Lowcountry wedding and so much more. We love the navy color palette, the boys in their dinner jackets (so very T-Rav of them!), the Citadel ceremony, the charming Navy table runners and last but definitely not least, Shannon's stunning gown. Thanks to Jamie Clayton Photography for capturing all of the wonderful details.
What is your engagement story:
"Dan and I are high school sweethearts. We had been dating (with the usual college ups + downs) for 10 years, 1 month, and 1 day on the day of our wedding. So the wedding, especially the reception, was as much about thanking our family and friends for being by our sides during all those years together as it was celebrating our marriage. We wanted to make sure they felt special and knew how much we appreciated each of them - which was what inspired the photo escort cards and the thank you place cards."
Why did you choose Charleston for your wedding?
"Dan went to the Citadel and we have so many wonderful memories in the city from our college days. So we knew Charleston was the perfect place to "trap" all of our family and friends for a long weekend (a welcome party Friday, beach day Saturday, rehearsal dinner Saturday night) so that by the time Sunday night rolled round everyone felt like family."
What were your favorite wedding details from the weekend?
While beautiful, my mother's dress was quite different from the look I envisioned for myself; it was form fitting and all lace. Therefore, I ended up seeking out my perfect dress. But, I knew I had to honor my mom in some way so we included the beautiful lace from her dress by wrapping it around my bouquet and my grandmother sewed a small purse for me to carry made out of my mom's dress. My great grandmother's brooch was also pinned to my bouquet as my something borrowed.
"Selecting our readings and readers was very important to us. My grandmothers read a poem called 'On Your Wedding Day'. They are two of my favorite people in the entire world, and it was very important to me to include them. The poem, which was about marriage and the new beginnings, was so fitting for the occasion, and I thought there was no one better to share that than two women who I looked up to and had great loves in their life. We also had Dan's brother's fiance (and the mom of our adorable flower girl) read 1st Corinthians. We knew it was a popular reading, but it's message was very important to us."
What were the most memorable parts of the day?
" I would have to say the first look. On the day of the wedding we were both nervous and very excited, especially Dan. I can't even describe the moment of seeing him for the first time, but for both of us it was like a wave of calmness and serenity ( silly as that may sound.) I later learned Dan was very anxious and stressed which he says all went away after the first look and being able to tell me all about his morning. I am so glad that we had the first look so he could be calm and present during the ceremony. A close second, was our last song - Piano Man. It has become a tradition at our New Years Eve parties to play Piano Man just after midnight. So we decided to select it as the last song of the reception, and swaying in a quite large circle with our best friends and family singing our hearts out was such a happy, perfect ending to what really was our perfect wedding.
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Charleston Wedding Vendors
Event Planning: Sweetgrass Social // Venue: Links at Patriot's Point // Church: Summerall Chapel // Cake: Claire's Confections // Rentals: EventWorks // Flower: Wildflower // Photography: Jamie Clayton // DJ: http://djscharleston.com/profiles/lucas-wade/ // Transportation: Absolutely Charleston // Invitations: Scott Cline Designs
Dying for more Lowcountry Wedding Inspiration!? Check out these beauties…
- Coastal Folly Beach Wedding from Charleston wedding vendor Dana Cubbage Weddings
- Laid back, DIY Lowcountry Wedding from Jeanne Mitchum Photography with burlap and anemones
- Romantic Purple wedding at The Island House from Amelia + Dan Photography, Pure Luxe Bride, Branch Design Studio, Ash and Co., B. Gourmet Catering and Jenny Packham http://goo.gl/avZL0P
- Sequins and Peony Wedding Inspiration from Savannah Wedding Vendors, Ivory + Beau and Rach Lea Photography
- Isle of Palms shoot from JOPHOTO, LB Floral, Honeybee Events and PhotoVision http://goo.gl/U7My7a
- A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine filled with 13 real weddings from Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach
Interested in more information on A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine? To become a preferred vendor and to learn about print and online advertising options, contact hello{at}alowcountrywed.com to request a media kit.
Pepper Plantation Wedding from Carolina Photosmith
Just last week, I was at a photo shoot for the upcoming A Lowcountry Wedding print magazine. Vendors from across the Southeast had driven in and weeks of preparation had gone into this one afternoon. Naturally, it rained. What started as a few sprinkles quickly turned into a downpour and by the end of the day, we were all soaking wet and ready to go home. While we definitely made the most of the situation, I couldn't help but think about brides who have to deal with less than ideal weather on their wedding day and how they better love their back up plan! While the weather may have caused today’s couple, Tara + Chris, to make a last minute change and move their ceremony indoors, you’d never guess it was their Plan B. With the fires lit in both fireplaces and the mantle covered with garland and candles, the couple wed indoors in a romantic and cozy setting. Cru Catering delivered yet another fantastic meal while Booty Call kept guests up and moving with their stellar repertoire and lively horn section. Thanks to Carolina Photosmith for capturing such a charming Pepper Plantation wedding!
Photographer: Carolina Photosmith // Dress Store: Bridals by Jodi // Florist: Blue Planet Green Events // Band: Booty Call // Caterer: Cru Catering // Other: MIX Premier Bartending // Reception Venue: The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation // Event Planner: Winship Productions
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Dying for more Lowcountry Wedding Inspiration!? Check out these beauties…
- Coastal Folly Beach Wedding from Charleston wedding vendor Dana Cubbage Weddings
- Laid back, DIY Lowcountry Wedding from Jeanne Mitchum Photography with burlap and anemones
- Romantic Purple wedding at The Island House from Amelia + Dan Photography, Pure Luxe Bride, Branch Design Studio, Ash and Co., B. Gourmet Catering and Jenny Packham http://goo.gl/avZL0P
- Sequins and Peony Wedding Inspiration from Savannah Wedding Vendors, Ivory + Beau and Rach Lea Photography
- Isle of Palms shoot from JOPHOTO, LB Floral, Honeybee Events and PhotoVision http://goo.gl/U7My7a
- A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine filled with 13 real weddings from Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach
Interested in more information on A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine? To become a preferred vendor and to learn about print and online advertising options, contact hello{at}alowcountrywed.com to request a media kit.
Choose your Caribbean or Latin American Wedding Destination!
This post brought to you by Caribbean and Latin America Marriott and JW Resorts. The content and opinions expressed below are that of A Lowcountry Wedding. If there’s one thing our Lowcountry brides love, it’s a destination wedding. The thought of whisking your closest friends and family off for a weekend of fun and excitement in a location most can only dream of creates an experience that you and your guests will never forget. The hard part? Picking the perfect destination! Now, when I think ‘destination’ I immediately envision my toes in the tropical sands of a picturesque island…and I know I’m not the only one! I think of a vibrant color palette, a bride with effortless beach hair, dining on local cuisine and a celebration that last late into the evening to the tunes of a steel drum band.
Images (clockwise from L to R): Dress via Burnett's Boards, Floral Anklets via Wedding Chicks, Floral Crown via I Take You, Bouquet via Ella Bella Floral & Wedding Design, Bridesmaids Dresses by Pure 7 Films via It's a Shore Thing, Reception on the Beach via Chic Coastal Living
Luckily, Marriott offers up an enviable selection of resorts in Latin America and the Caribbean along with an easy road map, this handy Matrimony Quiz, to determine which property matches your wedding destination wishes. Not only will they deliver the wedding day of your dreams, but they also take the guess work out of arranging a weekend that allows your guests to celebrate with ease.
For instance, are you and your fiancé set on a tropical locale but are worried not all of your guests will have the proper travel documentation? No worries! Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort is located in the US Virgin Islands, so your wedding party can make the trip without the hassle of getting a passport. But more importantly, everyone will leave with the memories of being surrounded by the beautiful blue ocean and the once-in-a-lifetime-sunsets. 
Destined for a resort that offers modern attractions and the timeless beauty you’ve only read about? Well, the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort might just be the answer to your prayers. From partaking in evening beach bonfires to breathing in the salt air, you and your guests will indulge in the luxuries of what the Caribbean is all about. 
If calm blue waters and welcoming locals sounds right up your alley, a destination affair at the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino might strike your fancy. Guests will enjoy fruity beverages and the cool ocean breeze as they relax on the white sandy beaches. 
So, dive into your destination wedding fantasy as you explore the Caribbean and Latin America Marriott and JW Resorts that are sure to knock-your-wedding-planning-socks-off! Oh, and can you take us with you, too!?!?
For more information, head on over to start planning your wedding day!
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