Scarlet Wedding Tour - Ticket Giveaway!

The lovely Sara Skinner of Scarlet Plan & Design is the mastermind behind the upcoming Scarlet Wedding Tour and A Lowcountry Wedding is SO glad to be a part of it.  If you're planning a Charleston wedding, you won't want to miss this killer event.  Not only will it be overflowing with amazing design inspiration but it will be your best chance to get an up close look at our favorite Charleston Wedding Vendors.

Things get started over at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina on the morning of Saturday, January 31st where guests will enjoy breakfast bites before boarding trolleys and limos to hit up 3 of Charleston's top wedding venues - Historic Rice Mill Building, Boone Hall Plantation and Upstairs at Midtown.  At each venue, brides (and grooms!) will have the opportunity to enjoy jaw dropping tablescapes, luscious florals, gowns, cakes, linens, decor and more!  At the end of the day, everyone will return to the Harbor Resort to mix and mingle with the creative brains behind the afternoon while enjoying cocktails, dancing, hors d'oeuvres and desserts.  Oh, and did I mention there will be giveaway!  Lots and lots of giveaways!

The best part - Scarlet Plan & Design is currently giving away one pair of tickets which values at $125.00! That's right!  GIVING AWAY!  So, head on over to Scarlet Plan & Designs facebook page to enter.   All you have to do is like Scarlet Plan & Design's Facebook page, and share this post! Contest begins 12/18 and ends on 12/24. Names will be drawn each day and a winner will be chosen at random on Christmas Eve.   What are you waiting for!?  Go enter!

Pawleys Island Wedding at Brookgreen Gardens

We're so excited to launch a brand new section of our website.  We’ll FINALLY have a vendor section to highlight the wonderful vendors that call the Lowcountry home.  You’ll easily be able to navigate through the talented vendors and find the perfect ones that fit your style and budget.  Later this week, we're also opening pre-orders for A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine for those of you who, especially our destination friends, are dying to get your hands on a copy.  Vendors – we’ve got a handful of prime ad spots still available for some serious killer rates, so email us at hello{at}alowcountrywed.com to reserve yours!  To continue Southern Wedding Sunday, we've got a Pawleys Island Wedding at Brookgreen Gardens that we just know you're going to love!  Thanks to Rick Dean for capturing all of the elegant details...

Rick Dean Photography

From Rick Dean Photography: "Melissa loves making wishes by throwing money into fountains. One day, when she threw her money into the fountain at Brookgreen Gardens on Pawley's Island, Danny asked what she had wished for. When she turned around to respond, she found Danny on one knee, ready to propose.

After a beautiful ceremony at Saint Michaels Catholic Church in Murrells Inlet, Melissa and Danny returned to the stunning grounds of Brookgreen Gardens where Danny proposed to celebrate their wedding day. We had a blast walking around the grounds of Brookgreen Gardens and Litchfield Beach with Melissa, Danny, and their bridal party, and couldn't imagine a more fitting celebration for this super sweet couple."

Rick Dean Photography

Rick Dean Photography

RSG Event Designs

Rick Dean Photography

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

Pawleys Island Wedding

Pawleys Island Wedding

Pawleys Island Wedding

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

Pawleys Island Wedding

Rick Dean Photography

Pawleys Island Wedding

RSG Event Designs

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

Pawleys Island Wedding

Rick Dean Photography

Rick Dean Photography

RSG Event Designs

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

buttercream cakes and catering

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

RSG Event Designs

Myrtle Beach Wedding

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

RSG Event Designs

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

RSG Event Designs

Myrtle Beach Wedding

RSG Event Designs

Myrtle Beach Wedding

RSG Event Designs

Brookgreen Gardens Wedding

Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Rick Dean Photography  //  DJ: Ascend Entertainment  //  Caterer: Austin's Catering  //  Reception Venue: Brookgreen Gardens  //  Cake Designer: buttercream cakes and catering  //  Equipment Rentals: EventWorks  //  Transportation: Extreme Limousine//  Floral Designer: RSG Event Designs

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In the mood for more Myrtle Beach wedding inspiration?  Check out some of our recent favorites below..

Pepper Plantation Wedding by Jeanne Mitchum Photography

It's a mad dash this week to complete our new website.  We'll FINALLY have a wonderful vendor section that will be just what you need to find the Lowcountry vendors who fit your style and budget.  You'll love it, I promise :)  We'll also open up pre-orders for A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine for those of you who are dying to get your hands on a copy.  Vendors - we've got a handful of prime ad spots still available for some serious killer rates, so email us at hello{at}alowcountrywed.com to reserve yours!  It's Southern Wedding Sunday and we're super excited to kick it off with a rustic Pepper Plantation Wedding from Jeanne Mitchum Photography.  We love the peach color palette, burlap table runners and the rustic decor and the adorable wedding favors!

Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Jeanne Mitchum Photography  //  Cake Designer: Amelia Claire's Sweets and Treats  //  Floral Designer: Charleston Florist  //  Hair Stylist: Charleston I Do //  Dress Store: David's Bridal  //  Dress Store :Impression Bridal Atlanta  //  Event Designer: InventivEnvironments  /  Tuxedo and Mens Attire: James Formal Wear  //  Other :Simply Elegant Party and Event Rentals  //  Reception Venue: The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation  //  Ceremony Location: The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation  //  Caterer: The Turtle Parfait

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Creek Club Wedding from By Invitation Only Event Planning & Design

Next week, we start pre-orders for A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine, so mark your calendars to make sure you get your copy!  For our vendor friends, we also have a handful of ad spots left at some pretty ridiculous rates and we'd love to include you in the party.  Shoot us an email and we can chat :)  I'm totally in love with today's pale purple color palette from Travis and Ashley's Creek Club wedding designed By Invitation Only...Event Planning & Design.  The sweet couple both grew up on Lake Murray and were brought together by the University of South Carolina.  On the night of Cinco de Mayo, in the beautiful city of Charleston, Travis proposed in front of pineapple water fountain.  This past May the duo tied the knot on a gorgeous Spring day along the banks of the Hobcaw Creek in a charming Lowcountry wedding.  Thanks to KICKSTAND STUDIO for capturing all the details!

Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  KICKSTAND STUDIO  //  Ceremony Location: Creek Club at I'On  //  Event Planner: By Invitation Only...Event Planning & Design  // Florist: Branch Design Studio  //  Entertainment: OtherBrother Entertainment  //  Rentals: EventHaus  //  Cake: Ashley Bakery

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Brookgreen Gardens Wedding by Paula Player Photography

The lovely Clark Gilmer, a gorgeous Lowcountry gal who you may remember from America's Next Top Model (among many other things!), recently tied the knot in Murrells Inlet at the stunning Brookgreen Gardens and I've been completely obsessed with the venue ever since.  Located just outside of Myrtle Beach, the Gardens offer a gorgeous setting for bridal portraits, rehearsal dinners or a lavish Lowcountry affair.  So, when the talented team at Paula Player Photography sent over Emily & Jason's Brookgreen Gardens Wedding, I literally couldn't wait to share with you all.  Not only is the photography to die for, but the design crew at Stunning & Brilliant Events teamed up with Blossoms Events for an elegant evening in romantic shades of pink that just makes me want to pin every single image!

 Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors

Venue: Brookgreen Gardens

Photographer: Paula Player

DJ: Pinnacle

Cater/Bar" Austins

Cake/Grooms Cake: Coccadots

Flowers: Blossoms Events

Hair/Makeup: Stox

Linens/Tent/Lighting: Eventworks

Planner: Stunning and Brilliant Events

Navy and Coral Alhambra Hall Wedding by Whimsey Photography

Y'all, magazine pre-orders start in just TEN days!  So, mark your calendars for December 19th to make sure you snag a copy of the premier print edition of A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine.  We're also excited to announce we've added a few more pages, so we've got a handful of ad spots left (at great a deal!) for those who are interested.  Shoot us an email and let's chat!  In the meantime, we've got a perfectly preppy Alhambra Hall wedding from Whimsey Photography that we've been dying to share.  Molly + Cortie planned for an outdoor ceremony underneath the Large Oak Tree on the grounds of Alhambra.  To make sure their guests were comfortable, they were greeted with a bucket of sunnies, programs that doubled as fans and bug spray just in case the no-see-ums were out.  We love how the couple strategically placed umbrellas throughout the ceremony site to keep the setting sun out of their guests' eyes but still allow them to witness the duo's vows.  The reception took place inside where the tables were draped in navy with adorable navy spotted table runners and flowers in shades of coral and blush.

 Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Whimsey Photography  //  Reception Venue: Alhambra Hall  //  Caterer: Bay Street Biergarten  //  Makeup Artist: Paper Dolls Hair and Makeup  //  Hair Stylist: Paper Dolls Wedding Hair & Makeup  //  Dress Store: White on Daniel Island

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Rehearsal Dinner Oyster Roast at Mingo Point on Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island has always been my little happy place, so I always love when I have the opportunity to highlight a venue on the Island especially when the ladies of A Charleston Bride are behind the decor.  Bria & Cameron kicked off their destination wedding weekend with a rehearasl dinner oyster roast at Mingo Point.  Guests were treated to a Lowcountry evening under the stars as the dined on a whole roasted pig, hickory smoked barbecue chicken and bushels and bushels of fresh, local oysters!  We love the eye-catching floral arrangements in vibrant shades of blue, the couple's fur babies making a cameo on the drink stirrers and the cafe lights strung throughout to set the mood.  Thanks to Lindsay Collette Photography for capturing all the details!

Photographer:  Lindsay Collette//Event Planner: A Charleston Bride//Caterer: Kiawah Island Golf Resort//Event Venue: Mingo Point//

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Wedding Inspiration: Place Settings

With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror and Christmas around the corner, it's that time of the year when every Southern Belle has their mind on how to arrange their family's holiday tablescape and joyous place settings.  Am I right?  I always love to see a good tablescape - an eye catching centerpieces, gorgeous place setting, swoon-worthy paper products, candles, runners, glassware -the details just don't stop.  With the hopes of inspiring your tablescape, whether it be for your holiday dinner table or your wedding reception, I've rounded up a few that have stopped me in my tracks and I hope they do the same for you!

Carolina Yacht Club Wedding by sMm Photography

We love when couples weave Lowcountry details throughout their decor and we're particularly  smitten with Nick & Elaine's Carolina Yacht Club wedding.  With the help of Ashley from Fraiche Event Design, the couple incorporate oyster shells and palmetto roses throughout their Fall affair.  Oyster shell wreaths highlighted the wreaths on the doors of the Church of Holy Communion while the palmetto roses popped up in the bouquets and centerpieces.  Since Nick is a firefighter, the couple decided on using the "Big John" Firetruck as their mode of transportation and not only was it the perfect getaway vehicle, but the pictures are perfection!  Thanks to sMm photography for capturing all the details!

Charleston Wedding Vendors

Reception Venue: Carolina Yacht Club

Photographer: sMmPhotography

Floral Design & Event Planning by FRAICHE EVENT DESIGN

Ceremony Venue: Church of Holy Communion

Hair & Makeup: Lava Salon

Transportation: “Big John” Firetruck

Wachesaw Plantation Wedding by Cibi Events & Priscilla Thomas Photography

Today's the Day!  It's Cyber Monday and we've got a treat for you!  For today only, the Scarlet Wedding Tour tickets are available for $100.00 per couple.  That's right, for $100.00 you and your sweetie can enjoy a January afternoon with us as we check out 4 of Charleston's top venues decked out by the ladies of Scarlet Plan & Design.  So, hurry up and scoop up your tickets!  Oh, and we almost forgot, keep your eyes peeled because we'll be announcing ALW Magazine Pre-Sales VERY soon and for any vendors interested in advertising opportunities, it looks like we'll have a few spots left, so shoot us an email!  To kick off this first day of December, we're excited to share Leslie & Dan's Wachesaw Plantation wedding designed by Cibi Events.  (Side note: We'll be featuring Wachesaw Plantation as one of our favorite waterfront venues in our upcoming print mag!)  Thanks to Priscilla Thomas Photography for capturing all the details!

From Priscilla Thomas Photography: "Leslie and Dan held a chic summer soiree by the water at Wachesaw Plantation in Murrells Inlet, SC. Their wedding inspiration came from their global adventures together. Dan even proposed while the two were living in Abu Dhabi. This international travel motif was highlighted on each table by a bottle of champagne with a custom label featuring an abroad location they have traveled to. Soft corals and sea foam blue accents adorned tabletops and bridal party attire. Floral arrangements incorporated corals and pinks through roses and paired these with white hydrangea and succulents. Their ceremony was at the historic Belin United Methodist Church. Afterwards, they joined their guests at Kimbels at Wachesaw Plantation, where a formal dinner included shrimp and grits or chicken cordon blue. With live jams from Charleston Groove Factory and sweet libations of sweat tea Firefly vodka and lemonade, the celebration moved to the dance floor. As the night came to a close, they ran through a sparkler sendoff and then drove away in a classic Bentley."

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 Murrells Inlet Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Priscilla Thomas Photography  //  Event Planner: CiBi Events  //  Bakery: Croissants Bistro & Bakery  //  Equipment Rentals: EventWorks  //  Floral Designer: Greenskeeper Florist  //  Hair Stylist: Hair by Orlando  //  Musicians: Other Brother Entertainment - Ben Fagan & The Charleston Groove Factory  //  Reception Venue: Wachesaw Plantation  //  Caterer: Kimbels at Wachesaw Plantation

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SC Aquarium Wedding by Taylor Rae Photography

We're gearing up for a festive Thanksgiving week with family & friends but before we head out for the week, we've got a few more treats for our favorite Lowcountry brides.  For starters, mark your calendars, pre-orders for A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine start in December (yay!) and we also have a handful of ad spots left, so feel free to contact us at hello{at}alowcountrywed.com for additional information.  We will FINALLY be launching our new vendor section of the website which has taken FOREVER, but it will be a huge help in connecting you with some of our favorite talented vendors.  In the meantime, we've thought we'd share Maria & Kyle's sweet SC Aquarium wedding planned by the ladies of Breeze and captured by the wonderful Taylor Rae Photography.  We're loving the soft color palette of pinks and greens, gorgeous florals from Branch Design Studio and Bride Maria's stunning strapless gown!

Charleston Wedding Vendors

Planning and Design: Breeze

Photography: Taylor Rae Photography

Ceremony Venue: St. Luke's Chapel

Reception Venue: SC Aquarium

Floral: Branch Design Studio

Catering: Duvall

Rental: EventHAUS

Entertainment: Other Brother Entertainment

Cake: Caking Charleston

A Lowcountry Wedding Magazine - Pre-Orders!

The NotWedding Charleston Save the Date

I regularly find myself be-bopping around the Lowcountry as I hit up to the top bridal events along the coast. Quite frequently, I'll ask my husband if he wants to tag-a-long and over the years, there's only one event that regularly find its way on his calendar -The NotWedding.  There's always music and dancing, great bites and champagne and loads of inspiration from the Lowcountry's top wedding creatives, and, most importantly, dudes love it.  Well, ladies and gentlemen, the crew is headed back to the Carolinas and is making a pit stop in Charleston on December 7th at the Historic Rice Mill Building, so in honor of the big bash, we're sharing The NotWedding Save the Date captured by the amazing Becky Williamson. We hope to see you there!

 Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photography: Becky Williamson Photography

Venue: Historic Rice Mill

Dress: Fabulous Frocks

Save the Date: Amanda Day Rose

Models: Jenny + Will

Charleston Rehearsal Dinner by Clay Austin Photography

While we all love a good Lowcountry wedding, it's always fun to share  a bridal shower, bachelorette party, or in today's case - a lovely Charleston Rehearsal Dinner!  It can be easy to get consumed by the wedding planning duties but let's not forget that in most cases your wedding day is really a wedding weekend :)  This beauty took place at a private residence in the Lowcountry and was captured by Clay Austin Photography.  The crew at Out of Garden designed a chic evening of greys and neutrals while Ooh! Events handled the rentals - don't you just love those natural X-back chairs!?  Hamby Catering served up a delicious menu of Southern cuisine while Squeeze On-site kept the drinks a-flowin'.  Guests kicked off the weekend on the dance floor to the sounds of Quiana Parler & Friends!

Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Clay Austin Photography  //  Venue: Private Residence  //  Rentals: Ooh! Events  //  Tent: Snyder Event Rentals  //  Floral: Out of the Garden  //  Plants: Abide a While  //  Bar: Squeeze On Site  //  Catering: Hamby Catering  //  Band: Quiana Parler and Friends  //  Chargers, Plates, Flatware, Glassware and Wood Bowls: Polished!

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.

Charleston Bridal Portraits by Dana Cubbage Weddings

Even with the impending storms on the horizon, Bride Stephanie was still up for a memorable afternoon in the Holy City with her wonderful photographer, Dana Cubbage. Lashes and Lace Bridal Hair and Makeup worked their magic with a timeless up-do and effortless makeup to complement Stephanie's lace Casablanca gown, while she carried a bouquet designed by Whole Foods. Big hugs to Dana Cubbage Weddings for sharing this Lowcountry beauty!

Charleston Wedding Vendors

Photographer:  Dana Cubbage Weddings  /  Makeup Artist: Lashes and Lace Bridal Hair and Makeup

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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.