Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog

Mount Pleasant Wedding Inspiration from Virgil Bunao + Out of Hand

Mallory — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:15:04 +0000

Whose having a backyard wedding? Who wants it to feel intimate, special, and oh-so-romantic? Who wants to see some pretty amazing inspiration for just that kind of wedding? Are you shouting at me through your computer yet? When Virgil Bunao sent me this South Carolina inspiration shoot, I was drinking it up like sweet tea from the first glance. Planned and perfected by Out of Hand, this shoot is dripping in sweet, southern heirlooms that every family would be lucky to have laying around Grandma’s attic. I don’t know about y’all but after peeping all over this soiree, I am calling my grandma up to see what treasures and treats she’s got hidden away! Click here for more.

From Out of Hand … Inspired by antique calligraphy, we imagined a wedding to celebrate unusual heirloom decor and the people attached to them.

Our bride wanted to forgo the pomp of a typical southern wedding in favor of an intimate family centered backyard affair. She loves all things vintage but isn’t afraid to mix in a few modern elements. She appreciates the craftsmanship required to create an classic metal chair as much as that needed to write a hand-calligraphied letter. She is elegant but also not afraid to be less than perfectly coifed.

Building upon the beauty of an old family home, we chose a palette of grey and white with pops of turquoise and yves piaget fuchsia throughout the decor. Adding industrial and natural elements alike, the front porch and backyard are transformed into outside rooms that reflect the home’s interior through an eclectic mix of bold striped fabric, vintage rich velvet chairs, and grandpa’s prized mounted antlers. Similarly, the tablescape is decorated with a menagerie of modern and vintage using bell jar covered exotic orchids and roses placed in vintage vessels with moss running throughout while metal fern-filled globes hang overhead.

The look was captured exquisitely thanks to the airy photography by Virgil Bunao and the undone chicness of the wedding dress by Kira Elizabeth.

Event Styling: Lisa Thomas / Floral, Decor, Design & Rentals: Out of Hand / Hair & Makeup: Sabra Mizzell & Sayde Claxton / Photography: Virgil Bunao / Wedding Dress: Kira Elizabeth / Bridesmaid Dress and Overcoat: Larika Page / Cake: Old Village Bakery / Venue: Private Residence / Film Work: Richard Photo

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2011. | Permalink | 9 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Backyard Wedding, Inspiration Shoot, intimate wedding, Kira Elizabeth, Larika Page, Lisa Thomas, Mount Pleasant, Old Village Bakery, Out of Hand, Sabra Mizzell, Sayde Claxton, Soft Color Palette, South Carolina, Vintage Chic, Virgil Bunao, Wedding Inspiration
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Photo Shoot

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!}

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2009. | Permalink | 6 comments | Add to del.icio.us
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 and Ryan

Abby Larson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:25:46 +0000

It seems like in the last 2 years, I’ve attended more weddings than I have in my lifetime. Eight of my girlfriends got married and this summer we already have weddings booked for April, May and June. The busy wedding schedule actually fits perfectly with Style Me Pretty, so I have loved every minute of it.

One of the weddings that I am most looking forward to is my oh-so-cute, soon-to-be, sister-in-law’s, who is getting married in Charleston this upcoming April. I’ve never been to Charleston but I have visions of gorgeous old houses, perfect climbing trees and a sweet Southern style. Needless to say, I can’t wait.

Which is, of course, why I LOVE today’s featured wedding at the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall in Charleston…the same location that my brother and sister-in-law will be married in a few months! (And the same location of this ridiculously gorgeous wedding that we featured a while back). The event was sent to us by Michelle Mastrion and designed by Lisa Thomas, the fabulous owner of Ooh Events…

the beautiful photographs were taken by Heather Forsythe

I have so much more coming from this lovely, Southern wedding…stay tuned!

{to see the full gallery, click here!}

© Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog, 2009. | Permalink | 5 comments | Add to del.icio.us
Post tags: Boone Hall, Charleston, Cotton Dock, Lisa Thomas, Michelle Mastrion, Ooh Events, South Carolina
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Traditional Elegance, Vintage Chic