Monday, July 12th, 2010
With spring behind us and summer temperatures that are basically melting us right now, it’s no wonder we’re all excited about the fall weddings to come!
These were from my dear friend and cousin Amy’s wedding this past fall over Thanksgiving weekend. We all wore more casual dresses and sweaters from Urban Outfitters and our own cowboy boots. I’m sure you’ll all recognize me in the photo below to the right of the bride 
YAY, fall! Can’t wait for you to be here again!
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Of a bona fide BEACH wedding!
The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island is one of the few places that brides can get that beach wedding they want… and I have to admit, there’s something uber-romantic about hearing the waves crashing behind you during your wedding ceremony…
Marni Rothschild took these beautiful photos for Jaci and Jamie’s wedding in May… here are a few details to whet you appetite for an upcoming blog on this event done by the wonderful Della on The Wedding Row- make sure to keep checking her blog daily for this one because it is FULL of great ideas and beautiful touches!
Jaci, you were beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your weekend with us, and we can’t wait to see what The Wedding Row puts together soon…
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Thanks so much to Della and her wonderful blog, The Wedding Row. Trust me, ladies… this is the hippest new place to catch up on what’s going on in the Charleston wedding scene.
We’re so thankful she chose one of our GORGEOUS bride’s wedding from this past April to feature… enjoy reading her spread here and enjoy these photos from Marni Rothschild, too!
Thanks so much for sharing your wedding weekend with us, Amanda and Ian!
Monday, April 26th, 2010
There are certain wedding venues in town that I know are going to ALWAYS be beautiful… their location and space are just perfect for parties.
The I’On Creek Club is just such a venue. Right on the water through the gorgeous I’On neighborhood, it really is a little Charleston gem!
A little drizzling rain couldn’t stop Anne and Mike’s wedding from being absolutely perfect. A ceremony on the lawn over looking the water led to a pleasant cocktail hour on the porches just as the sun was setting and a beautiful, formal seated dinner by Granville’s Catering inside the Creek Club…
and of course, DANCING rounded out the evening!
Here are a few of my shots from the big day, but hopefully more to come from talented photographer Lee Morris to follow…
Congrats, Anne and Mike!!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
(All images by Leigh Webber, collages created by Completely Unveiled) Friday, February 5th, 2010
Oh, my… this wedding. One of our FAVORITES for many reasons…
Does everyone remember “Hurricane Hanna”- the alleged hurricane that was coming through the lowcountry in September 2008 threatening to destroy all of our carefully planned events?
This bride and groom would have none of that. Kate, a boutique owner (see her adorable shop here) and her groom Ben, a Navy SEAL, were scheduled to go overseas the very next week. So the show had to go on!
Thankfully the winds gave away to an absolutely STUNNING wedding full of thoughtful details and charm. And did we mention how fun it was? From the bride and groom’s first dance to “Super Freak” (a surprise to all the guests) to the Polaroid photo set up complete with dress up props galore, we were all kept entertained.
Photos by Marni Pictures
Flowers by Dahlia Designs
Rentals by Snyder
Lighting by Todd St. Onge
Wedding Cake by The Cake Stand
SEAL cake by Jim Smeal
Dress by Maddison Row
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
So y’all know the drill… I post what photos I have, then as soon as Leigh Webber gets her gorgeous photos up I snatch them up to post, too!
But please check out her great blog, which (when she’s not sick with the flu!) she updates regularly. Her photos are always inspiring and her comments a fun take on the day, as she is truly in the middle of everything at all times…
The Manolos… gently tread here before the ceremony, but by the end of the night completely worn down from all the dancing!
Oh, this ring… All we can say is, “Well done, Nick!”
Beautiful ladies!
Sara Grimshaw of Dahlia Designs somehow tracked down these tree peonies at the end of October. Whoohoo!
Ummm… sweet tea mojitos, the recipe graciously supplied by Cypress restaurant (if you haven’t ever tasted one, you must!)
The beautiful couple walking back down the aisle under the oak at Magnolia Plantation…
I loved the “barn” feel at Magnolia in the details like this fence guiding guests to the ceremony
Jim Smeal does not leave out a single detail in his cake designs. These leaves and flowers were edible, and the “young” dogwood flowers and their centers were coordinated with the green and coral scheme
I love that we kept with the season in our “fall leaves” send off! We purchased preserved leaves so that we could have all of the color and none of the breakage.
A beautiful end to a simply lovely night. Cheers to you both, Wallis and Nick!
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Kirsten and Paul have been working with WED for well over a year to fine-tune all of the thoughtful details for their October 24th, 2009 wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation. They were SUCH A FUN COUPLE who were always ready for a good time. Kirsten was a SC transplant for several years and is now back up in Philadelphia, but she knew she wanted to show off Charleston to her friends and family. They wanted their wedding weekend to be full of relaxing activities, dynamic food, unexpected surprises, and a good ‘ole Southern time.
The real kicker for us was that due to an event on Friday at Lowndes Grove, WED had less than twelve hours to make over a year’s worth of planning come together before the 4:00pm ceremony!! Each vendor dutifully came out at 5:00am and completely made it happen.
Let’s take a walk through the creative process of this wedding with these photos from the uber-talented Marni Rothschild Durlach…
We used lots of Snyder and Snyder Lounge’s new pieces… including a fabulous wooden bar, new natural wood bookcases and green rocks glasses. We order crystal globe pendants that were installed by PDA and Blossom’s did a custom-draping and drumshade job.
I really can’t say enough good things about Sara Grimshaw and her team from Dahlia Designs. Their flowers always exceed even OUR high expectations! I love how the huge sprays of yellow-orange orchids almost frame each guest in photos, including the lovely bride and groom here:
A close up of the lovely flowers and the napkins, created from the same fabric as was used in the draping border…
Their menu was positively mouth-watering. Who wouldn’t love to sit down to this menu??:
Course One:
Traditional Hushpuppy Amuse with Spicy Cajun Remoulade
Course Two:
She Crab Soup with Red Pepper Oil and Beet Micro Greens
Course Three:
Shrimp and Smoked Gouda Grits Cake with Chorizo Gravy and Truffled Frisee Salad
Course Four:
Braised Short Ribs served on a Bed of Spicy Collard Greens with Local Red Rice
Course Five:
Sweet Confections from Sugar Bakeshop
Looks like everyone had a great time, no?
Sugar Bakeshop really outdid themselves on this delightful miniature dessert display, its design a-la-amy atlas!
And finally, for the hours of dancing to local band Plane Jane- flip flops for their guests. These really are a completely cute AND practical wedding detail- these were snatched up in a hot minute once Plane Jane started kicking it up!
Ahh… another wonderful couple, another beautiful wedding. Thank you to everyone for helping us pull all of our planning together on Saturday!
And Kirsten and Paul, we wish you the best. WED is honored to have been a part of your big day!
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Check out the new issue of Charleston Weddings Magazine for great tips and tricks… we had several brides featured (p. 4, 64, 88, 95, and 153– are they not all stunners?!) and a great feature on a budget-savvy wedding from this past fall pp. 88-89:
Find the article in the newest issue and here online:
“Considering the state of the economy,” says New York gal Alli Hobbs, “issue number one on most brides’ minds is saving money while maintaining beauty and not sacrificing too much.” Counting herself in that camp, she and her fiancé opted for a small, smart wedding that stretched their dollars. They chose a morning ceremony and brunch reception (less pricey than dinner) with Bloody Marys and mimosas (less expensive than an open bar). And since Alli had a clear wedding day vision, she just needed a top-notch event coordinator to polish it off and pull it together. W.E.D.’s Ellen Robinson typically tackles six-figure affairs but was happy to work with Ali and Mark since the well-thought out (and early) event didn’t call for much manpower. The result? A stunner of a fall fête.
The Location
Alli and Matt booked the Confederate Home, where they hosted a garden ceremony and sit-down brunch on the same property for one rate.
The Attire
The Bride: Alli got a past-season Vera Wang gown at a sample sale, which costs less than a current release.
The Bridal Party: The couple opted for only a matron of honor and best man, who were able to select (with guidance) their own attire.
The Ushers: Male ushers wore their own suits and the couple gifted them ties, which brought the color scheme together.
The details
Décor: Elegant but simple ribbon streamers in purple and green gave a lot of bang for the couple’s buck.
Stationery: A designer pal made the invites, and Alli created programs herself with a color printer, kraft paper, and ribbon.
The Photographer: Setting a strict shooting time limit and opting for an online album (rather than an actual one) to trim photo costs.
**We wrote a post on this last year- check it out for more great photos from this chic event!**
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
