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!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
(All images by Leigh Webber, collages created by Completely Unveiled) Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
All of the WED staff loves Thanksgiving… and we all have so much for which to be thankful this year.
I’m headed home this year to Charlotte, NC and am in charge of the Thanksgiving tables for both a 1pm dinner AND an 8pm supper we’re having that day.
For the dinner I’m going traditional, inspired by our wedding at the William Aiken House this past October:
I’d like to saturate these tones to create something like this, but with a little navy in there, too!
(photo via Eddie Ross)
And for Supper… something a little fresher- maybe a dramatic, neutral centerpiece similar to this escort card table we created for a Palmetto Bluff wedding in June:
What are you doing for Thanksgiving?
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!**
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
When I was a little girl I thought I was going to be a food stylist. Ok, so I didn’t know what a food stylist really was, but I loved looking at the pictures in my mom’s magazines and cookbooks and knew I wanted to recreate those photographs!
In college I worked as the store stylist at a Williams-Sonoma store. It was so much fun to take their fabulous products and display them in a way that was visually appealing and enticing. And that’s exactly what we try to do with our wedding menu items, too.
They say that you “eat with your eyes first” and I certainly agree. And why would we work so hard to perfect every detail of the decor and then not think about styling the food as well?
Jaime and Shane were self-professed “foodies” and chose the ever-delicious Mediterra Catering to create a stunning menu for their fall 2008 wedding. They wanted to use fresh, seasonal ingredients and very clean flavors that paired with the variety of wines they chose specifically to pair with each station of food. Naturally, they also wanted the food to be displayed in a way that was fitting of the season and elegantly chic.
And this is what should happen when everyone is enjoying the food– CHEERS!
(beautiful photos from Taylor Stewart Photography, and thank you again Katie Priegal and the Mediterra Catering crew for your gorgeous and delicious food!)
Monday, February 16th, 2009
I mean, this cake is stunning enough as is- how could you not love that petite sugared fruit and earthy Indonesian wood stand??!!
But when you frame it with a ring of orchids, it becomes the stunning centerpiece of the wedding (The best part: the chandelier originally was developed to hide the brass chandeliers that did not coordinate with her theme).
There’s something about live flowers, huh?
Best wishes to Elizabeth and Richie- congrats on your new marriage and WED wishes you the best!
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Alli and Mark came all the way from Brooklyn to have the Southern garden wedding they craved…
The October wedding was painted purple– with accents of orange to add an autumnal touch. Moss natural elements like bittersweet vine and birds nest added a bit of whimsy for this free-spirited and laid back bride.
The torrential rain on Friday cleared up just in time for their 10:30 a.m. ceremony- whew! Streamers of satin ribbon and strands of green dendrobium orchids framed the couple as they bacame husband and wife.
The cupcake “cake” was a huge hit– who knew so many cupcakes could get eated by 60 people at 11:00 am?!
Each detail seemed to fall right into place… the decor was just so pretty in its simplicity. Congrats to Alli and Mark!
