Written By Melissa Reardon
Photographs By Lucy Cuneo
A transplant from Virginia, Weston “Wes” McAfee vividly remembers the first time he saw his future bride-to-be. Charleston native Dana Elaine...
William Korn & Charlotte Swain
May 31, 2014
Awendaw
The Swain sisters (there are five of them) usually swap “I dos” at the family’s Upstate vineyard, but Charlotte Swain and William “Willy” Korn, broke the mold. “I always imagined that I would do the same,” Charlotte says, “but we wanted to get married in Charleston because it’s where we fell in love.” Even so, the apple didn’t fall too far from the family tree: her aunt and uncle’s spot on the Wando River fit the bill for the laid-back affair they desired. “We wanted a place where people could enjoy great music, craft beverages, and classic Lowcountry cuisine,” Charlotte explains. Keeping it on private property was a wise move, since, as planner Ashley Russell of Ashley Nicole Events explains, “You can pretty much do anything you can dream of!” For this couple, that meant including a pair of restored harvester food trucks, a gourmet s’mores pit, and enough bistro lights to turn the backyard into a party palace. Before guests left for the evening, they snagged favor-size bottles of the Swain family wine, perfect for toasting new traditions.
Vendor List:
Baker: Declare Cakes, www.DeclareCakes.com
Bar Service: Coastal Crust, www.CoastalCrust.com
Bridal Attire: Wtoo (available in Charleston through Bridals by Jodi), www.Watters.com
Bride’s Shoes: Dillards, www.Dillards.com
Bridesmaid Attire: Bella Bridesmaids, www.BellaBridesmaids.com
Caterer: Coastal Crust, www.CoastalCrust.com; B. Gourmet, www.BGourmetCatering.com
Ceremony & Reception Location: Private residence in Wando
Florist: First Bloom of Charleston, www.FirstBloom.com
Hair & Makeup: Heather Scarborough, (864) 915-0842, Laura Poe, and Kathryn Dilleshaw
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse, www.menswearhouse.com
Lighting: Innovative Event Services, www.IESProductions.com
Musicians: Tony Howard Band, www.TonyHowardShow.com
Photographer: Britt Croft Photography, www.BrittCroftBlog.com
Rentals: (seating, tables, and linens) EventWorks, www.EventWorksRentals.com; (restrooms) Royal Restrooms, www.RoyalRestrooms.com
Stationery: Dodeline Design, www.DodelineDesign.com
Wedding Design & Coordination: Ashley Russell of Ashley Nicole Events, www.AshleyNicoleEvents.com
Photographs by Britt Croft Photography
