Garden Party Glam



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Garden Party Glam | A pair of College of Charleston grads return to the Holy City for a garden party wedding steeped in vintage glamour

Lily Hughes & John Ohrenberger

October 26, 2013

Governor Thomas Bennett House

 

After donning mint-blue pumps and a birdcage veil, Atlanta resident Lily Hughes swapped vows with her College of Charleston sweetheart, John Ohrenberger, at the Governor Thomas Bennett House, where Loluma brought to life a world of enchantment with vintage-inspired seating spaces and hanging florals in deep purples, shades of green, and ivory. Complementing the secret garden setting, Lily’s bridesmaids sported storm-gray lace shorties while “bridesman” Will made quite the statement with his checkered tie and burlap-wrapped boutonniere. Following a thrilling throwdown night on the dance floor, Carolina Photosmith snapped Lily and her new hubs bolting through a sparkler send-off and making their way to an after-party where they continued celebrating until the wee hours.

 

Vendor List:
Baker: Elaine’s Events—Cakes of Distinction, www.ElainesEvents.com
Bar: Spike, www.SnyderEvents.com/bar-service
Bride’s Attire (gown) Annasul Y, www.AnnasulY.co.uk; (shoes) BHLDN, www.BHLDN.com
Bride’s Departure Dress: Sue Wong, www.SueWong.com
Caterer: Hamby, www.HambyCatering.com
Ceremony & Reception Location: Governor Thomas Bennett House, www.GovernorThomasBennettHouse.com
Groom’s Attire: Joseph Abboud, www.JosephAbboud.com
Hair & Makeup: Stuart Laurence Salon, www.SLSalon.com
Music: (ceremony) Classical Charleston, www.ClassicalCharleston.com; (reception) Quiana Parler & Friends, www.QuianaParlerandFriends.com
Photographer: Carolina Photosmith, www.CarolinaPhotosmith.com
Wedding and Floral Design & Coordination: Loluma, www.Loluma.com

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