Fall/Winter 2015

10/2015
Welcome to the 2015 fall-winter edition of Charleston Weddings! Here's a brief overview of what's on our pages, and online. The stories below have tons of extra images in the online version, so enjoy and Pin to your heart's content.
’Tis the Season | Luxurious layers and rich textures transform bridal looks into cozy, cool couture
Welcome Home | A couple proves a backyard reception South of Broad (for nearly 400!) can be as gracious as it is blockbuster
Sunset Soirée | A pair of Charlestonians roll out their version of a big, fat Greek wedding
Rustic Done Right | Bay Street Biergarten owner (and recent bride) Laura Boyles gives tips for turning a preference for down-to-earth style into easy elegance
Mission Accomplished | Rolling with the punches proves the secret to success for this Georgia couple 
Love at First Site | A Northern bride's dream Big Day—a Southern soireé complete with ancient oaks and draping Spanish moss—comes to life
Miami Heat | A Sunshine State couple brings the heat to their al fresco wedding at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
What a Trip | These lovebirds wanted a location that on its own would be worth the trip for guests. See where they booked!
Nature’s Bounty | Outdoorsy does it for this Lowcountry pair who celebrated at home, family-style  
Petite Sophisticate | A King Street wedding shows how posh a party down South can be
Secret Admirers | Fate stepped in to bring a Mount Pleasant pair together at the altar
Simple & Stunning | Have a cool-weather luncheon or shower on the agenda? Event maven Mindy Rice visits the Old Village and shows how to greet guests with colorful grace
Game On! | Bring on the fun and family bonding at your reception with these games that can be dressed up for the most elegant of affairs
Let the Good Times Roll | After swapping vows, a Mount Pleasant pair celebrates with dinner, dancing, and some putting practice
Best Bets for Bridesmaids: 2015 | Chose these frocks and your maids will thank you—really!
A Winning Wedding | Welcome to North Carolina residents Caleb Smith and Courtney Sweetser's magical winter wedding at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Sweet Escape | <p>Sometimes a couple’s backstory is just as charming as their wedding album ...</p>
Rags to Riches | A local design pro and organization expert turns a cherished waterfront dive into her very own dream wedding venue
Check Out This Coat Check | A primp palace and coat check tent for your wedding? But of course! Yoj Events shows how
What a Treat | Wow guests with made-to-order gourmet cotton candy spun on the spot
Cheers for Years | These embroidered napkins will look ravishing at your reception—and in your home
Love Story | Fall for these new classics—rings and bands with artisanal touches and intricate details that are sure to steal your heart
Plaid Perfection | Tartan plaid accents warm up this cool-weather wedding
Floor It! | Dress up your wedding dance floor with custom tiles  

The Wedding Row

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January 2 2019
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December 31 2018
We searched high and low for a wedding to close out the New Year, and what better pick than Annie and Matt, whose ceremony ended with the officiant (the bride’s brother-in-law, or in this case, we’re...

December 28 2018
Here’s a little discussed fact: A great DJ can make (or break) a wedding. And the difference between a first dance that has everyone sighing and posting (instead of cringing) and a party that...

December 27 2018
Here’s the thing: Charleston’s in the tropics, more or less. And here in the jungle, it rains from time to time, which can put a damper on a portrait sesh out and about if you don’t plan well. The...

December 26 2018
Ok, people. Yes, you’re gonna love Jesse and Will’s wedding photos (al fresco reception in the Old Village? Yes, please!). But their proposal story? It might even beat the pretty out for best in show...

December 21 2018
Lindsey and José didn’t start off on the right foot (he didn’t do a double-take when he first met her at Boston College, so she gave him the same indifferent treatment, and sparks didn’t fly for...