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You know all those paradise weddings you’ve seen? Those where the bride and groom are standing on a windswept beach with palms blowing in the wind and the bride’s veil flutters almost as much as her heart (sorry, had to stretch it!) … well, photographer Julie Livingston and Reagan Barnes of Events by Reagan want you to know that paradise can be yours, Charleston couples! Inspired by waterside Caribbean, Mexican, and Grecian weddings, they pulled off this stunner of a mock ceremony to let you see the possibilities. A few things to note:

They staged the setting for a sunrise service (morning walkers on Folly Beach kept congratulating the model couple, they say).
The went with Pantone’s fall color: Chili Pepper.
The bouquet of fiery orchids are an update to the classic red rose version.
Setting up seating and an aisle gives a little structure to a ceremony in the sand.
A modest “altar” is all that’s needed to accent an ocean view.
They suggest a smaller guest list—100 and fewer.
Visit our list of area beaches and check out the permits that are required, plus other rules, before you get too far ahead in your planning.

The Wedding Row

October 21 2019

Amanda & Matt | Lowndes Grove Plantation

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October 18 2019

Kait & Alec | Lowndes Grove Plantation

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October 15 2019

Katie & John | Private Residence

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October 13 2019

Ben & Erin | The Restoration Hotel

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October 10 2019

Grace & Trevor | The Mills House

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October 9 2019

Sarah & Corey | The William Aiken House

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October 8 2019

Hannah & Matt | Boone Hall Plantation

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October 7 2019

Cassi & Daniel | Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

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Charleston is one of the country’s top-tier cities for so-called destination weddings, and any couple getting married here should expect far-flung guests to RSVP an enthusiastic “Yes” to their celebration, especially when this old-school boarding pass, designed by Studio R, debuts your wedding details in high flying style.