Cypress Bay Plantation Wedding Inspiration from Allison Reisz Photography
Oh wow. Who is ready for a trip to South Carolina? Any southern brides want to invite me to your wedding? This wedding inspiration from Allison Reisz Photography is phenomenal. It’s totally adorable, it’s part rustic, it’s a little glam, and it’s everything we love. There are so many great details that could totally translate to an adorable wedding. From the perfect invitation suite from emma j designs, all the way to sweet, individual cakes, this whole inspiration shoot is exactly what I needed today. So spend some time with the eye candy, visit the full image gallery, and then I will ask you once more: Who is ready for a trip to South Carolina?
From Jen of Embellished Events … The ceremony design was created to look rustic, yet elegant. Guests were seated on long wooden benches and the aisle was marked with 3-4’ tall mahogany pillar candleholders draped in Spanish moss. To soften the look of the ceiling and brighten up the barn-turned-chapel, we embellished the reclaimed wood beams with sheer ivory fabric. The most unique element of the ceremony décor was the 20’ long Spanish moss aisle runner. It pulled everything together and added the perfect finishing touch to the ceremony décor.
For the reception shoot, I envisioned an elegant, unpretentious backyard wedding where guests felt relaxed by nature. We positioned everything under an ancient magnolia tree, which provided long beautiful branches adorned with the beauty of magnolia leaves and hanging moss, perfect for my idea of suspending anything I could from it. The dining table featured a long Spanish moss runner set over a burlap tablecloth with rattan chargers, lemon yellow napkins and colorful menu cards. Hanging over the reception table were moss-lined baskets filled with many candles. They reminded me of the tree swings I played on when I was a child and brought back some sweet youthful memories. I draped the bride and groom’s chairs in long, sheer ivory fabric to add a touch of elegance and keep the table from looking like an everyday picnic.
Instead of a traditional tiered wedding cake, guests were treated to individual wedding cakes that were presented on an eclectic mix of fine-bone china. The sugar magnolia flower and lavender stems complemented the overall theme of the shoot and tied in a piece of nature.
After dinner, guests could wander down the lantern-lit pathway to a cozy lounge stationed in front of an area of low-lying branches full of beautiful magnolia leaves and Spanish moss. To provide ample lighting over the lounge, we secured a large wrought-iron chandelier to the tree’s strongest branch and hung it directly over the ottoman. It was the perfect embellishment to the design of the reception space.
Stationed underneath an adjacent magnolia branch was the self-serve beverage bar, where guests could help themselves to a selection of fine wines, a variety of micro-brewed beer and mint-infused lemonade. The hanging mirror behind the beverage tub gave the perception of a 360-degree view of the surrounding beauty of nature.
Photography: Allison Reisz Photography / Flowers: Kiwi Fleur / Event Design: Embellished Events / Event Planning: Embellished Events / Ceremony Location: Cypress Bay Plantation / Reception Location: Cypress Bay Plantation / Linens and Rentals: Amazing Lowcountry Event Rentals / Cake: Sheri’s Edible Designs / Invitations: emma j designs / Shoes: MeToo / Dress (Long): Bleu Belle Bridal / Dress (Short): Ramona Keveza via Bleu Belle Bridal / Hair: Lynn McDonald Quann / Makeup: Joni Taylor
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Wow!! Is this a photo shoot?? I had to keep checking back to make sure!
It is Ashley! So many great ideas for a real wedding though, right? We love it.
I love that necklace! Where is it from..I need it!
Agreed with the necklace, it's perfect! Where is it from??
Hi Rachel and Malorie, we're checking on the necklace now!
Hi Rachel and Malorie! The necklace was provided by Chris Walker, owner of Studio Gabriel. The website for her boutique and spa is www.studiogabriel.com or you can contact them directly at 772-234-8105. Studio Gabriel is located in Vero Beach, Fl. She can special order it for you! Glad you love it!
Thanks Jen!
I love how people are owning their own weddings. It is nice to see big necklaces and different and unique hair accessories, fur and you name it. I love it. Give me unique. Give me passion.
You hit the nail right on the head Rachel. We love it too!
I cruise a LOT of wedding blogs these days, and that photo of the set table under the tree with hanging spanish moss is utterly breathtaking! I mean, WOW!
Agreed Claire. I held my breath for a minute!
I've also seen that necklace at the store Francesca's before!!
I love this blog! I am newly engaged and I'm getting ideas for the wedding.. which will be sometime next year in either Spain or Italy since I am Spanish and my fiance is Italian...
I could look at your blog and the pictures ALL day! they are beautiful!
We love to hear that Virginia! Congratulations on your engagement!
Wow. GREAT WORK AL!!! Another beautiful, breathtaking, amazing shoot!!! Love ya! Jules :-)
That is one of the most handsome male models I have ever seen. He's just got that Old Hollywood look. Sort of James Dean-esque. What's his name?
Where is that beautiful necklace from?
Hi Caitlin! Here is what Jen from Embellished Events had to say about the necklace:
"The necklace was provided by Chris Walker, owner of Studio Gabriel. The website for her boutique and spa is www.studiogabriel.com or you can contact them directly at 772-234-8105. Studio Gabriel is located in Vero Beach, Fl. She can special order it for you! Glad you love it!"
Al, you rock my socks! This is simply enchanting. I am captivated. Productivity at work will be down because of my need to return to these pics. You are amazing!
I'm so happy you all enjoyed the outcome of our photo shoot! Hopefully you have some new ideas for your own wedding! Please let me know if you need any further assistance with locating the beautiful necklace for yourself! Happy Planning!!
I dont know about everyone else, but if I were to do my wedding all of over again I would deinitely include that whiskey bar "man cave" for my groomsmen and myself. What an awesome idea!!!!
So fortunate to be part of this day, and work with such an amazing cast of vendors. :)
What an exquisite setting for a wedding! Team work and talent must have been the deciding factor using these event professionals! I am very impressed! Congratulations to all that were involved, your talent is obvious!!
This photo shoot is absolutely fabulous. The location and decor is chic, classic, and breathtaking! You can definitely tell they paid a lot of attention to details! And.....I love the "man cave" too! So fun! Great ideas :)
Bar,
The model's name is Nate Morton. He is a Wake Forest graduate (he played football there).
Where did this shoot take place? I lovvvvvvvvvve the location! I would seriously like to replicate for my wedding!
Hi Jamadian! This shoot took place on Cypress Bay Plantation in Cummings, South Carolina. It's actually a tree farm! How cool is that?
I love the rattan chargers! Where did you find them?
Hi Lauren! I'll check on the source of those chargers for you.
Hi Lauren,
The chargers are from Amazing Event Rentals, but I've also seen them at World Market and even Walmart! I hope this helps! Happy Planning!