Ultra Chic, Traditional Charleston Wedding
I am SO stinking excited to feature today’s wedding. First of all, it’s gorgeous. Ridiculously, unbelievably gorgeous. Second of all, it’s the wedding of one of our very own SMP girls, Carrie, who is an absolute doll through and through. And lastly, it just happens to be Carrie’s birthday, so we are doing the feature as a bit of a surprise birthday gift to her.
With that said, it was one of the easiest weddings in the world to feature because it is so, SO lovely.
photography courtesy of Karyn Iserman
The event was held in Charleston, SC and was designed by one of our favorite event groups, A Charleston Bride. We got some notes from Carrie about her big day through a questionnaire that her AMAZING wedding coordinators/designers, Carrie & Leigh (who we adore here on SMP) had her fill out…
Even though we shared the same hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee our relationship began in Charleston. While we would have had a ball with all of our friends and family in Tennessee, we wanted to keep the focus on us as a couple first and foremost. Also, Charleston is so incredibly beautiful and an ideal spot for a wedding. We knew our friends and family would have no problem taking a trip to Charleston to do some celebrating.
I was the queen of inspiration-in a bad way! Although exhausting, I had so much fun exploring all the different styles I could go with in regards to my wedding. There were some standout weddings based in California featured on SMP that ultimately inspired my direction for my own wedding. The overall theme was modern-vintage. I wanted a mix of old and new, with a twist.
We have a TON of gorgeousness on the way from Carrie’s Big Day. In the meantime, I just want to give her a HUGE e-hug and let her know that all of us at SMP love that she is on our team and that we all wish her a very happy day.
Wow! Not only is our Carrie a drop-dead gorgeous bride, she's fabulously talented and a sweetheart. Happy Happy B-Day, Miss Carrie! xoxo
I totally agree with Michelle...you are such a knock-out! Your wedding looks so perfect with the setting. We love you!
Oh, and Shawna too!--another amazingly talented SMP girl !! And Michelle Cannon!--We have a great SMP team! Love the shoes, Carrie!
what a stunning bride! and an ADORABLE flower girl... so precious :O)
What a beautiful dress. You look amazing! Do you mind telling us what designer it is?
Is that an Amy Kuschel gown? Love the train!
look at U.just great, u look amazing
Hi guys, thank you so much for all of your comments...I am totally living on cloud 9 today and am so honored to be apart of the SMP team!! Yes, my gown is an Amy Kuschel :)
so gorgeous!!
i love the shoes, who makes them??
Love the gown!! Who is the designer?? :)
She looks gorgeous. Great looking gown!
Carrie, can I ask you about your shoes. Those are Delman shoes, right? I was looking at the exact same pair for my wedding in a burnished gold because my gown is champagne and ivory, but I was concerned about the front of the shoe and whether it squeezed the toes. How was the comfort level of those shoes???? Thank you!!
you look so gorgeous!!! happy birthday carrie :)
Hi, Heather. Get the shoes!!! Delman makes such beautiful, classic shoes and I thought these in particular were super comfortable-I wore them ALL night long. They are fabulous in the gold-you will love them :)
We need to see more photos of Carrie's wedding. You look absolutely fab!!! Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much, Carrie! I loved those shoes when I saw them the other day - I thought they'd be perfect, and you just helped with my decision! Your wedding and you are lovely!
Carrie - I LOVE your style (our colors and theme are the same!)!! You are sooo gorgeous! Congrats on being featured and being on SMP team, I am so envious!!
Where are the earrings that the Bride has on?
LOVELY!
I am just beaming with pride for my beautiful wife on this day which is her birthday. She and everyone involved did such an amazing job, ie Carrie at ACB and Katie at the Wickliffe (these girls rock). Most especially amazing and unbelievable was my beautiful bride Mrs. Carrie who makes me feel like I've won the bride lottery. I am so so so proud to have the whole world share with us our most special day! Thanks SMP for everything.
Awww...it's soo sweet to have the happy groom weigh-in regarding his special day!
Many many happy wishes to you & Mrs. Carrie, for wedded bliss in all the coming years :)
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This bride possesses impeccable style. That dress is AMAZING & the birdcage veil is great. I've been enjoying all the other posts with the gorgeous green invites and table decor. And the getaway dress... all so lovely. Thanks for posting!
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