Lauren & Brent | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens



Beer, pizza, and donuts each play a pivotal role in Brent and Lauren’s romance, which hit a majorly high note last fall when they wed at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. But before we get to the big day, let’s spell out that love of good grub. First: “We met for the first time playing on the same softball team at a field on the outskirts of Philadelphia in the spring of 2016,” says Lauren. “We agree to disagree on who asked who out first, but regardless, a casual beer together after a game is how our story began.” Next: Five years later Brent presented his beloved with a pizza topped with pepperonis that spelled out “Will You Marry Me?” (FYI, while she says the subsequent ring was phenom, the pie was “D-E-L-I-S-H!”) And then: Last fall the pair were here in Charleston trading “I do’s” by the Ashley River and later celebrated at Magnolia’s carriage house with those near and dear. The gourmand capper? Six tiers of utterly decadent donuts by Swank Desserts in lieu of a traditional wedding cake. As for that puppy dog topper, that’s a figurine ode to their party-shy pooch, Watson. Bravo to this couple that obviously knows the way to each other’s heart is through the stomach and stein!

Event Planner: Peper Events | Florals: Fresh Weddings & Events | Photographer: Emily Meeks Photography | Venue: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens | Caterer: B. Gourmet Catering | Bakery: Swank Desserts | DJ: Lowcountry Entertainment Solutions | Bride’s Gown: Lovely Bride Philly | Beauty: Lashes and Lace

The Wedding Row

February 8 2019
One of the things about being wedding-obsessed is that we’ve seen (more than) our share of Big Days thrown here in Charleston. So for us to pass on a post to you, it’s got to be an event that was...

February 7 2019
Emily and Alex’s Big Day may look effortlessly picture-perfect (thanks to the expert styling skills of Blythe Hill at Hill & Co. Creative), but according to Emily, there was a moment before the...

February 6 2019
Beer, pizza, and donuts each play a pivotal role in Brent and Lauren’s romance, which hit a majorly high note last fall when they wed at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. But before we get to the big...

February 5 2019
If, after looking at these photos, you find yourself scrolling down to the vendor credits to see which planner was at the helm of this traditional-meets-artsy fête at The Cedar Room, you won’t find...

February 4 2019
There’s a lot you can tell about a wedding from photos—the color palette, what kind of dress the bride wore, how amazing the cake was—but we’ve learned that the best wedding info often comes straight...

February 1 2019
Watch out, Lowcountry, there’s a new wedding venue down the road. Previously a private home, Coosaw Plantation sits just outside Beaufort, making it a short (and scenic) drive from Charleston. And as...

January 31 2019
There are so many cool details about this couple and their sleek black-tie wedding by Bouquets and Bowties that we hardly know where to start. How about let’s back up for a sec and start with the...

January 30 2019
We got a live one, y’all! You know when we get a great first-person(s?) story from a couple that we like to let them tell their tale. Well, meet Kingslea and Preston. Get ready to take notes because...