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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
When WED got a call from a groom named Jake and he began to tell us a little bit about himself, Ellen looked over at me and said, “These are your people, go for it!”
It’s just so true… Jake and Kris and pretty much my peeps insomuch that I find them both to be fascinating and wonderful and doing all of the things I kind of dream about doing in another life– leading a top-notch metal band, starting a non-profit and using their fame to help others instead of build up themselves. And of my gosh, how much these two loved one another. You could see it pretty obviously at their engagement shoot and even more so in the planning and on the wedding day. These two were made to be with one another and they embrace life together so beautifully. Even if you don’t read the rest of this blog, check out Jake and Kris’ work with Heart Support here!
As you can imagine their tastes were spot on with the things I am loving right now– a little bit vintage, a little bit industrial, a little bit rocker and overall romantic and lovely. We did the flowers in house and enlisted top-notch vendors and talent like Boone Hall Plantation, Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal, Granville’s Catering, Snyder Rentals, OOH Lounge Rentals, and Technical Event Company to create really a hauntingly magical space at Boone Hall.
THANK GOODNESS they also enlisted the help of the amazing, amazing (any hysterical) Tim Willhouby and his gorgeous wife Sarah of TimWill Photography to document the day…. every photo is perfection.
Take a look:
Jake and Kris, we love you guys! We were honored and thrilled to work with you both and can’t wait to keep hearing about the amazing things you’ll do in life together….
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Thursday, February 24th, 2011
February 5… I remember waking up on this day and thinking, “OH, no!” The weather was just not ideal. Cold, rainy, windy… weather that could have thrown off any normal person whose wedding day it was.
But not Joy. Her name is the perfect nomer for this bride because she was always so blissfully joyful to be around! And she is living proof that any kind of bad weather does NOT have to ruin your wedding day. She trekked through the rain and the sun even decided to come out just in time for her ceremony, leading into a beautiful evening at Lowndes Grove where all of the guests were laughing all night long despite the dreary day.
Dana Goodson captured the day perfectly… make sure to check out her blog as well!
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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
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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:
Innovative ideas plus $25,000 equal one gorgeous Charleston wedding
“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.
Cost-Saving Tips
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!**
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Monday, February 9th, 2009
This past weekend the weather turned warm just in time for our wedding at Charleston’s most gorgeous new event venue, Pepper Plantation:
The exposed beams, concrete floors and huge mantles screamed “Ralph Lauren” to me- it was an understated kind of chic:
The bride loved an eggplant and green dot overlay we had and really was drawn to the purples… we used various shades from aubergine to smoky lavendar and accented with rich wood tones to highlight the barn-inspired Pavilion.
LOVE these linens– they didn’t compete with the casual-ness of the space yet somehow dressed it up…
The “dot” theme came down even to the vases on the cocktail tables…
And all the printed materials…
And the cake was stunning, designed by Jim Smeal.
Everyone flocked to the tent out back- here’s to 70-degree weather in February- cheers!
Tags: chandeliers, pink, polka dots, purple, tent
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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!
Tags: Confederate Home, cupcakes, fall, orange, organic, purple, ranunculus
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