While I myself am a huge animal fan and really do always love a pet at a wedding, I also think it can be a graciously courteous thing to include beloved pets in ways that don’t require their actual presence as a “guest.”

Kirsten and Paul gave each guest a send off “from” their sweet dogs… Charleston Cheese Zinger Crackers made by the wonderful bakers at Food for the Southern Soul in the shape of doggie treats. And each package gave offered a letter to each friend that the bride and groom had made a donation to their local animal shelter in his or her honor. Adorable.

I think this photo pretty much sums it up: a stunning bride stepping into a Maybach on a perfectly whispy Kiawah Island afternoon…

GORGEOUS!

(photo by Robin Gerrard)

Thank you so much to Damon Smith, our super-talented photography friend, for bringing by these FABULOUS photos and helping WED take a walk down memory lane!

This plantation wedding was truly unique from the amazing family to the unique color palette to the custom ordered place settings.

Here’s a peak to inspire…

First, their rehearsal dinner was a modern contrast to the southern affair the next evening… I loved how they mixed things up a bit to give guests a taste of both the old and modern South…

YUMMY IDEA- Marble Slab Creamery catered dessert, marble slab and all.

The following day was all about bring out the traditions of the lowcountry…