Happy Tuesday, to all you folks out there as wedding-obsessed as we are here at TWR office. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the coffee is flowing, and we have a delightful post for you...
Chinyere Stinson & Johnnie Watson, III
March 15, 2013
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
San Antonio, Texas, residents Chinyere Stinson and Johnnie Watson, III, are both bankers by trade, but after the two hosted their stylish DIY wedding, they might just want to reconsider their professions. The pair—who met at a networking event when both lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and fell for Charleston on a romantic weekend trip here—started planning with a questionnaire and a spreadsheet. Since location was a key item to both, they listed pros and cons of several venues, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens won out for history, ambience, and landscape. From there, they scoured online sources from eBay to Etsy and more for décor, favors, invitations, and everything in between. Johnnie pitched in by sorting out the palette, among other things, and friends spent a night assembling hotel guest gift bags. “There is no way I could have the wedding of my dreams without the help of others,” says Chinyere. When the day came, WildFlowers, Inc.’s Beth LeonGuerrero acted as the day-of coordinator to execute the couple’s vision, and, says Chinyere, “Ultimately, I was completely satisfied.”
Vendor List
Bar: MIX Premier Bartending, www.mixcharleston.com
Bridal Gown: Enzoani, www.bluebyenzoani.com
Bridal Makeup: Dannon Collard, www.dannoncollard.com
Bridal Veil & Accessories: Claire’s Boutique, www.claires.com
Cake: Artistic Cakes by Linda, www.ibakecakes.com
Ceremony & Reception Location: Carriage House at Magnolia Planation and Gardens, www.magnoliaplantation.com
Day-Of Coordinator: Charleston Wedding Studio, www.charlestonweddingstudio.com
Draping: Engaging Events, www.engagingeventscharleston.com
Florist: Wildflowers, Inc., www.wildflowersinc.com
Flower Girls’ Dresses: Pink Princess, www.pinkprincess.com
Groom’s & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse, www.menswearhouse.com
Groom’s Shoes: Ferragamo, www.ferragamo.com
Invitations: Amore Paper, www.amorepaper.com
Photography: Richard Bell Photography, www.charlestonwedding.com
Rentals: Group Dynamics (lounge furniture, string lights, lanterns, iron pillars,, www.groupdynamics.biz
Signage: Elocin Design (reception and bar), nmpomeroy@yahoo.com.au
Video: Charleston Video Service, www.charlestonvideoservice.com
