Carolyn & Simmons’ River Course wedding on Kiawah Island South Carolina by Virgil Bunao Photography and Boutique Planning with a pink, cream and gold color palette.
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!
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
Planters Inn Wedding {Katrina + Paul} Riverland Studios
I count my lucky wedding blogging stars each and every day for the opportunity to share such a special time in a couple's life. I love every moment of it. The details, the back story and the emotional shots...all of it, and Katrina + Paul's Planters Inn wedding delivered every aspect of it. Thanks to Riverland Studios for capturing all the moments! 
Tell us a little bit about how you met your husband...
We met through friends. We were actually at the same place with our friends multiple times but never actually spoke for several months. We were eventually introduced and started dating shortly there after.
How did he propose?
We were living apart for 2 years, I was living in Texas and he was still in Charleston. We would take weekend trips and meet eachother at Virginia Highlands in Atlanta. We adored the area and went back a couple of times. On the last trip there he took me back to our favorite restuarant, which we took a trip to every visit we made, and proposed. It was our first night of the trip so we had the rest of the weekend to celebrate together! He proposed in November and we were married the following September. 10 months. We dated for 6 years.
What made you choose your venue? What elements drew you to it?
We chose the Planters Inn and Peninsula Grill because it quaint and the perfect size for an intimate wedding. We wanted to be surrounded by our closest family and friends but still feel like we had a full house. The Planters Inn was perfect! We liked the idea of getting married in a courtyard and then having an onsite reception to make it easy for our guests. I liked how I could keep the decorations simple since the location was already so charming.
How many guests attended?
80
Color Palette: Plum, cream and black
Tell us about the details! Did any have special meaning? What was your favorite? We love to be tourists in our own town and have always been drawn to spending our day or night dates wandering Market Street. We loved the idea of getting married in the same area that we always pick for our date nights! We enjoy being able to go right back to our wedding spot whenever we want. 
Something old: My great grandmother's engagement diamond was set into the center of a gold cross on a necklace which I carried on my flowers.
Something new: My dress!
Something borrowed: I borrowed perfume from my Maid of Honor, Mi Corazon by Oscar de la Renta
Something blue: I had a small blue bow sewn onto the inside of my dress. The bottom side of my heels were also blue.
Tell us a little bit about your menu....
The reception was catered by Peninsula Grill and the food was absolutely amazing! They did such a great job! We chose to do a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception. We chose this because one of our favorite dinners is just to have appeziters. A few of our menu items were Baed brie en croute with raspberry-toasted almond jam, Yellowfin tuna tartare with blac sesame crisp, tomato & olive salad with fresh mozzarella on a crostini and shaved beef tenderloin on crispy crouton with asiago cheese. There was a grilled garden vegetable station. We also had three chef stations with Roast Bershire Pork Loin with rosemary Gravy, Lowcountry crabcakes and roasted red pepper, spinach, garlic and lemon penne pasta.
What's your favorite picture from your wedding and why?
By far, my favorite picture is one where we are standing at the entry way of the market. There is one where we are kissing and another where we are looking at eachother. Like I said earlier, our absolute favorites dates involve market street. Now everytime we go down there it has even more meaning to us and brings back great memories. There is also a picture of Paul and I crossing Market street with my maid of honor holding the back of my dress that is one of my favorites as well. We were walking back from the Daughter's of Confederacy building and It has the Planters Inn in the background.
Out of the entire day, what was the most memorable moment?
It was after we left our reception, we walked down market street together and it was our first moment alone! We were so happy and could not stop laughing because of how excited we were to be married!
Most valuable piece of advice you'd give to a newly engaged bride:
Make your decisions based upon what means the most to the two of you together! Relax and have fun! The day will come and go so fast. Paul and I still look back and can't believe how much fun we had together that day.
Photographer: Riverland Studios // Dress Designer: Allure Bridals // Dress Store: Brickhouse Bridal // Restaurant: Peninsula Grill // Event Venue: Planters Inn // Floral Designer: sara york grimshaw designs // Hair Stylist: Stella Nova // Reception Band: Joe Clarke Trio // Ceremony Music: String Trio provided by Joe Clarke // Wedding Favors: Tyler Candle Company Candles // Officiant: Brad Boyles (Paul's Brother- In- Law)
Charleston Wedding {Kristin + Brenden} Hibernian Hall
Maddison Rown + Bella Bridesmaid Event
Last week, the creative geniuses of Maddison Row and Bella Bridesmaid teamed up for 'The Art of the Dress' event and treated all of their guests to an evening of luxe bridal heaven. The soiree took place at the gorgeous Rebekah Jacob Gallery and the fabulous Dana Cubbage Photography was their to capture the crazy beauty. Another one of our favorites, Charleston wedding vendors, Virgil Bunao, was there to man the photo booth! Check out some of these ridiculous bridal creations. If you find something that suits your fancy, check the designers below. I mean, can somebody give me that mint bridesmaid gown!?!? I die.
Gowns for our Lowcountry Ladies!
Peplum Gown: Legends by Romona Keveza / Silver Beaded Top Ballgown: Claire by Anna Maier / Illusion Lace neckline gown with Nude underlay: Gemma by Anna Maier / Silver Lace gown: Treasure by Monique Lhuillier / Chantilly Lace Cap Sleeve Sheath Gown with detachable tulle skirt: Embrace with Embrace Skirt by Monique Lhuillier / Hand Beaded A Line gown with tulle bottom – Amethyst
Bridesmaid Attire:
Floor Length Mint Bridesmaid Dress: Melinda by Dolly Pearl / Floor Length Blush Bridesmaid Gown: New Monique Lhuillier tulle / Floral Print Dress on models: Amsale in shell printed chiffon / Striped Short Dress: LulaKate Pearl dress with 31 Bits necklace / Long Sleeve Lace Shortie: Posey by Encore / Taupe Cap Sleeve Neutral: Newbury long by Ceremony by Joanna August with 31 Bits necklace
Photography: Dana Cubbage Wedding Photography / Photobooth: Virgil Bunao / Florals: Sara York Grimshaw / Gowns + Dresses: Maddison Row + Bella Bridesmaid / Bracelets: Bourbon and Bowties / Venue: Rebekah Jacobs Gallery / Hair + Makeup: Charleston Events Hair and Make Up / Necklaces: 31 Bits / Desserts: Matt Watts
Dunes West Golf Club Wedding {Lane + Michael}
It's no secret that all of us love a good Lowcountry wedding, and when a handful of talented Charleston wedding vendors are involved, it makes it that much sweeter! Richard Bell Photography was behind the lens as Lane + Michael said 'I do' on the lawns of Dunes West Golf Club. Ashley Nicole Events was on hand to handle all of the details, while Sara York Grimshaw Designs set the mood with her stunning florals. Thanks to Lane for giving us a little insight into her fabulous Charleston wedding... A. When Michael and I began planning our wedding, we didn't really have a clue of what we wanted...but what we DID know was that we wanted it to be a "southern style" wedding that would make all of our guest feel "at home" and leave Dunes West having a great meal and enjoy dancing to some classic hits! Most of our guest were from Georgia and South Carolina and LOVE southern, family traditions. Pulled Pork/Collard Green Eggrolls and Sweet Tea...can't get much more southern than that! As a little girl I can remember my grandparents would ALWAYS drink tea out of mason jars and also store jams. This family tradition, along with Pinterest, gave us this unique idea. Pinterest has been an AMAZING resource for wedding planning! We decided to go with blues and coral/orange color scheme. Michael LOVES Clemson football and bowties...so we "tied" those two together! One last REALLY cool thing we did is a "Late Night Donut" stand with shot glasses of milk! We felt that our guest would enjoy this yummy surprise after dancing all night!
Photographer: Richard Bell Photography / Hair Stylist: Vanity Salon / Event Planner: Ashley Nicole Events / Floral Designer: sara york grimshaw designs / Musicians: Palmetto Strings / Dress Store: Bridal House of Charleston / Band: Still Cruzin' / Venue Location: Dunes West Golf Club