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A Garden Party Wedding.

November 8, 2013/in weddings/by admin

Katie and Chris had a stunning wedding at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Duvall Catering and Event Design along with Branch Designs did a wonderful job pulling off a garden party meets backyard BBQ for this outdoor wedding. The flowers that were used throughout the ceremony and reception were right out of a dream. She used many colors including: pink, orange, yellow, purple, and green. Her shoes were even floral decorated! Lauren at the Cake Stand created a round tiered cake with bright pink camellias that also showed off the brides bubbly personality. The cake even featured two love birds on the top layer under the flowers. Katie’s ball gown styled dress came from Wedding Row, in Downtown Charleston. Katie also wore her grandmother’s green cocktail ring which matched her teardrop earrings. Other Brother Entertainment provided a live band for guests to party and dance to all night. A white limo from ACW Limo Service awaited the bride and groom as they were sent off with sparklers.

Michelle and Jay’s Kiawah Island Wedding

November 6, 2013/in weddings/by admin

Michelle and Jay were married in Kiawah Island on June 1, 2013. The wedding took place at the Sandcastle at Kiawah. The colors were blue and yellow, with the groomsmen looking southern in plaid bow ties. The reception continued with the beach theme having an ice sculpture Adirondack chair which held shrimp and seashells and starfish covered the tables.

a homemade, destination wedding.

October 31, 2013/in Uncategorized/by admin

Chicago couple Katy and Jeff were married in Bluffton, South Carolina at St. Gregory the Great with a reception following at Belfair Plantation on May 18th. The colors were coral and gold, and flowers provided by Old Bluffton Flowers were white garden roses with a few light pink roses added in. Being extremely crafty, Katy did much of the wedding design herself. The invitations and ceremony programs were all designed with her talent in graphic design. The place cards which were boxes in the shapes of bride and grooms were also made my Katy. The table numbers were shown with pictures of the bride and groom at the corresponding age. Another personal touch that was added to the wedding was the wedding cake which was made by the grooms aunt. The “sweets” table also consisted of family cookie recipes from both sides. While Hilton Head Entertainment provided the music, Katy and Jeff provided the flip flops so guests could “Save their souls and DANCE!” Guests came from out of town so it was important for Katy and Jeff to show off the south while everyone partied and enjoyed the weekend!

Courtney & Joel

October 29, 2013/in weddings/by admin

Courtney and Joel were married at Magnolia Plantation, on a beautiful sunny day May, 30. They had a very small intimate wedding with family, friends, and their adorable pooch, Boone. With about ten quests their wedding was all about them! Mosaic Catering did a fantastic job providing an afternoon menu for the couple and there guests!

Taylor and Brandon’s Intimate Charleston Wedding

October 17, 2013/in Uncategorized, weddings/by admin

When high school sweethearts Taylor and Brandon began planning there Spring wedding they had one thing in mind, intimacy. The two were married in June at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens under a huge oak tree with the beautiful Ashley River in the background. Coming from two large families Taylor and Brandon knew they wanted a small wedding that focused on the two of them, the vows they were taking, and the love that they share. Without the stress of a large wedding, they concentrated on what was most important to them: each other. Being a sucker for lace and wanting an old southern wedding, Taylor wore a beautiful strapless lace gown which was accented with a beige ribbon across the middle. Her best accessory: her cowboy boots! When a light afternoon shower started Brandon held a white umbrella over his bride while they recited there vows and exchanged rings with one another. The day could not have been more romantic and special.

Lori and Chris’ Elegant Boone Hall Wedding

October 8, 2013/in Uncategorized, weddings/by admin

Lori and Chris wanted a classic, elegant wedding that really highlighted vintage Boone Hall Plantation. Everything from the cotton boutineers to the mason jars showed off a rustic yet sophisticated look that outlined the huge Oak Trees at the entrance to Boone Hall. Wedding hair was by Carrie at Paper Dolls Wedding Hair & Make-Up. Modern Trousseau helped Lori pick out her beautiful mermaid style gown. Stephanie at Sweetgrass Events and Tiger Lily florist created a beautiful reception that used silvers, ivories, and pops of purple throughout. Old photos of the bride and groom were displayed in old rustic frames and hung up to show off the bride and grooms personal style. Lace and burlap were a staple as decorating pieces to pay respect to the South! Many of the decorations were handcrafted by the mother of the bride. Good Food Catering brought southern favorites for guests to dine on. Entertainment by DJ Mateo Jones had guests dancing all night. Cakes by Kasarda created a beautiful four tiered white cake that featured cascading purple flowers. To end the evening the bride and groom were showered with lavender, cheers, and tears!