Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog

Real Wedding: Brad + Laura, V

Abby Larson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:30:32 +0000

The details. That is what today’s wedding was ALL about. Every little detail was not only thought out, it was designed and crafted by Brad or Laura. From perfect menus and place cards, to handcrafted truffles tucked inside DIY favor boxes, custom cocktail flags, even beer that Brad brewed for months before the wedding then bottled up and drove down to Charleston.

The AMAZING cakes were by Jim Smeal and the flowers were all done by the fabulous Tiger Lily Weddings in Charleston. Event Design was done by Duvall Catering and Event Design. And, the FABULOUS Kelli Nixon shot all of the photography.

LOVE! Stay tuned for a few fabulous DIY projects that Laura has crafted just for SMP!

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Post tags: Boone Hall, Boone Hall Plantation, Brad and Laura, Charleston, Duvall Catering, Jim Smeal, Kelli Nixon, South Carolina, Tiger Lily, Watters
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Do-It-Yourself Inspired

Real Wedding: Brad + Laura, IV

Abby Larson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:00:25 +0000

Usually, when I feature a wedding…I get to chat all about it from an editor’s perspective. Well, with today’s affair, I was lucky enough to be a guest so I am able to give a little bit of a different perspective. The ceremony was beautiful, the photographs of the bridal party were ridiculously lovely, but it was the reception…oh the reception…that really stole my heart.

As you walked into the cotton dock at Boone Hall, you saw a really rustic old space totally and completely transformed with huge swaths of flowy, white fabric (and since it was windy, each was blowing perfectly in the breeze), pops of yellow Japanese lanterns, perfect adirondack chairs with pillows that Laura made placed on each one.It was straight out of a magazine so obviously, I was in wedding heaven.

photographs by the hugely talented Kelli Nixon

Laura swapped out her veil for a PERFECT Lo Boheme hairpiece and they had their first dance overlooking the water on the beautiful dock. It was the epitome of perfection and honestly made me want to sell my house and jump on the first moving truck I could find heading to Charleston.

Brad and Laura are one of those couples that you just envy. Aside from being MADLY in love, they are also fun, adventurous and incredibly loving. They are my daughter’s godparents and two of our closest friends. We are so lucky to also call them family.

More details on the way including some pretty awesome DIY projects!

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Post tags: Boon Hall, Boone Hall, Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston, Cotton Docks, Do-It-Yourself Inspired, Kelli Nixon, Laura and Brad, South Carolina, twigs and honey, Watters
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Do-It-Yourself Inspired

Real Wedding: Brad + Laura, III

Abby Larson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:45:15 +0000

Everything about today’s featured wedding was pure perfection. Since I was lucky enough to be a guest and just hang back to soak it all in, I saw the smallest details that Laura had put such TLC into, the most perfect touches, the most beautiful views of the day. Laura will be here a little later to share some DIY projects that she did but for now, I am still going nuts over her chic, but fun navy and yellow color palette…

I am obsessed! If there was ever a bridesmaid dress that your girls could wear again, this would be it. They are by Watters and Watters and are total gorgeousness. Laura had her two maids of honor tie a simple piece of lace around their waist which added a little something special. She had all of the girls wear pretty, simple gold sandals which looked perfect.

all images by the lovely and oh-so-talented Kelli Nixon

LOVE! There was something just so sweet and charming about this wedding. You could just sense the love that Laura and Brad poured into every detail, from custom programs, menus and place cards to personalized beer bottle labels, every detail was tended to with TLC. We have so much more on the way!

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Post tags: Boone Hall, Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston, Kelli Nixon, Laura and Brad, Navy and Yellow, South Carolina, Watters
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Do-It-Yourself Inspired

Real Wedding: Brad + Laura, II

Abby Larson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:00:30 +0000

As I mentioned earlier, today we are featuring my brother-in-law’s absolutely fabulous wedding that his ridiculously lovely wife Laura designed and crafted this past April. The wedding was held at the Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina and was a lesson in all things pretty. And for someone that eats, sleeps and breathes weddings…to be a guest at this one, was such a fun experience!

The color palette was shockingly gorgeous…a deep navy paired with a bright yellow. Set against the perfect Charleston backdrop, it was total perfection. Laura made each of the girls a hand-knotted pearl necklace and absolutely beautiful navy clutches. She also made sure that her cute, cute, cute littlest maids looked perfect with a floral headpiece and a pretty navy sash.

Kelli and Bill Nixon were the husband and wife photographer/cinematographer behind the day. They were so stinking cute and gave me a few sneak peeks of the photos that they were snapping throughout the day. Absolutely lovely!!

So much more on the way!

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Post tags: Bill Nixon, Boone Hall, Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston, Kelli Nixon, Laura and Brad, South Carolina, Watters
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Do-It-Yourself Inspired

Real Wedding: Brad + Laura

Abby Larson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:15:44 +0000

I have been SO ridiculously excited about today’s feature for MONTHS now. My brother-in-law, Brad, and my now sister-in-law, Laura, tied the knot in the most gorgeous wedding down in Charleston, SC this past April and when I tell you that it was incredible, I am hardly doing this wedding justice.

Laura is the queen of all things DIY, with a sense of style that you are going to love…and she literally crafted her entire wedding from the bottom up! And lucky, lucky us! Laura is stopping by to share THREE do-it-yourself projects complete with printable templates and super easy to follow instruction.

Before we dive into the details, please look how beautiful the bride is!

All of the photographs were shot by Kelli and Bill Nixon…who just might be my new favorite photographers! More on that later:)

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Post tags: Boone Hall, Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston, Kelli and Bill Nixon, Laura and Brad, South Carolina, Watters
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Do-It-Yourself Inspired

Real Wedding: Elizabeth & Ryan, V

Abby Larson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:27:45 +0000

Michelle Mastrion of Ooh Events in Charleston is here to share a few more of the fun details behind today’s featured wedding…

From Michelle…

Another beautiful October wedding in Charleston. The ceremony was held The Cotton Dock at Boone Hall one of our favorite venues because you can do ANYTHING you want (like put nails and staples in the walls!). We loved using the vintage cake stands for the Venetian dessert table, as well as charming little touches like the owl and birds. We also carried the vintage style to the tabletop with flowers in vintage apothecary jars. It was all together beautiful.

The wedding was designed and created by Lisa Thomas, the owner of Ooh! Events and the photographer was Heather Forsythe.

{to see the full gallery, click here!}

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Post tags: Boone Hall, Charleston, Heather Forsythe, Lisa Thomas, Ooh Events, South Carolina
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Traditional Elegance, Vintage Chic, Wedding Invitations & Stationery

Real Wedding: Elizabeth & Ryan, IV

Abby Larson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:23:26 +0000

It is so clear to me that the bride and groom behind today’s featured wedding, really allowed their own unique style and personalities to dictate their day. From the demure, but incredibly elegant wedding gown, to the whimsical details and approachable style, everything about this wedding is intimate and personal. Here are a few more pictures…

photographs by Heather Forsythe

Coming up, we have a last look at the perfect details and a fun behind-the-scenes perspective from Michelle at Ooh Events!

{to see the full gallery, click here!}

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Real Wedding: Elizabeth & Ryan, III

Abby Larson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:17:12 +0000

Loving today’s featured wedding that Michelle Mastrion of Ooh Events sent us…the history, the gorgeous bride, the sweet but oh-so-pretty flowers and decor.

photographs by the wonderfully talented Heather Forsythe

Everything about this affair says lovely…lovely, lovely bride. Lovely, understated details. Michelle Mastrion is stopping by in a bit to give us a behind-the-scenes look, so stay tuned!

{to see the full gallery, click here!}

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Post tags: Boone Hall, Charleston, Heather Forsythe, Michelle Mastrion, Ooh Events, South Carolina
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Traditional Elegance, Vintage Chic