Cake by Baked Charleston, Photography courtesy of Karyn Iserman

From the bride…

Plain and simple, it was hands down one of the best celebrations I’ve ever experienced. No one remembers the rain, just the great time and delicious food they had. I constantly hear how sincere and special our ceremony was and how amazing the party was afterwards. Family members on both sides of our families are in awe of Carrie at A Charleston Bride … both she and Leigh are the sweetest, kindest, and style savvy coordinators. I am forever grateful for the help in creating a flawless wedding weekend!

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From Carrie…the beautiful bride!

I loved the surprises Carrie and Leigh at A Charleston Bride created. They both could not have done a better job listening to my ideas and making them reality. Carrie introduced me to a fabulous print by Snow and Graham and we ran with it. My best friend and graphic designer, Lauren Richie, did the most incredible job branding our wedding. She created timeless and unique styles to incorporate the printed pattern that we built our theme around.

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The blackberry print appeared in the lining of our invitations which were hand lined by my sister, Angie and I  – and which was carried throughout my printed materials up to my thank you notes and menus. Carrie and Leigh carried out the print by wrapping votives, pillars, and boxes with the printed paper.

I loved the split peas in the jars too…such a fun colorful touch that I noticed when I got my pictures back from the wedding. I loved how inside the Wickliffe House the ACB gals had a very vintage theme, which was carried out in every detail. Outside the 1800’s home was a chic modern lounge – a perfect juxtaposition to our vintage interior. Finally, I LOVED the white umbrellas especially in my photographs.

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From the bride, Carrie…

Our color palette was very classic and timeless: black, various shades of green, cream, and silver. As for bridesmaids, I wanted them to look just as fabulous as me and not cookie-cutter. I searched for an interesting designer black dress for my maids for months, but unfortunately I was looking in the wrong season. I ended up finding Jenny Yoo’s bridesmaids collection at The Gown Boutique of Charleston and fell in love with the versatility in the styles and was in love with the fabric. I took my sister and my two best friends to try them on (all with different body types) and they all looked fabulous – SOLD! I had Heather Key Tiller from Filigree custom design necklaces for each attendant. Heather used vintage chains and belts and attached beautiful crystals at the end. Each necklace unique and versatile- I LOVED THEM. I also gave each of my girls a vintage hankie to tote with them down the aisle.

All of the men wore a tux from Jos. A. Bank including my precious nephew who was our ring bearer, but Charlie decided they should all wear a vintage skinny black tie with the exception of himself in a traditional bow-tie.

My dress was a gorgeous silk gown by Amy Kuschel which I purchased at The Gown Boutique of Charleston. I loved my dress – it felt like butter on and gave me an awesome hour-glass shape. Very vintage-chic. I wore a birdcage veil and vintage crystal earrings, bracelets and a borrowed diamond band from my mother. I had fabulous silver Delman peep tow sling backs…LOVE them. I changed into a Lela Rose short shift dress that had embroidered silver circles in the fabric…LOVE LOVE.

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With that said, it was one of the easiest weddings in the world to feature because it is so, SO lovely.

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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.

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Nicole and Michael were married at the charming Wickliffe House in Charleston, SC. Lucky for them, Ooh Events was in the neighborhood!

Aren’t the precious little birds on the napkin rings just the cutest? And the dreamy fabric tent … one of Ooh’s specialties.

A wishing tree, super-chic lighting and delightful florals … LOVE.

from Lisa at Ooh Events … Nicole was my pilates instructor and a friend. It was fun to be a part of their wedding … weaving her style into a beautiful southern setting and creating a warm and intimate celebration. It started with the invitation that we created. To invite her friends to be a part of her special day – we sent them perils of wisdom quotes and I made each of them a pearl necklace, and followed up with a pearl necklace for her.

“Reach for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”

These beautiful photos were provided by Heather Forsythe Photography.

A huge thanks to Lisa and all of the wonderfully gifted ladies at Out Of Hand Events for always sending us your so-so-so amazing creations. You continuously find new ways to inspire us!

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