Strike Gold

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Strike Gold | Love a bold hue like gold? Work it into your wedding in unexpected ways and temper it with anchor colors

Charleston Wedding Gown Boutique of Charleston JoS. A. Bank Pure Luxe Bride wedding William Aiken House Big Day White calligraphy wine Snyder Events Flowers gown Fish Inc Paper Dolls Vera Wang

This $35,000 wedding for 75 guests looks even more opulent than its price tag. Megan’s budgeting tips? Host your nuptials on a Friday; buy décor, accessories, and supplies on Black Friday or Cyber Monday if you can; and let Etsy be your best customizing friend. (Photo by Evan Laettner)

(Photo by Evan Laettner)

Photographs by:

Evan Laettner Photography

Megan Drake & Keith Goforth
October 2, 2016 • The William Aiken House

“We’d spray paint and glitter everything gold if we could,” laughs Francesca DiSalvo-Follmer of Pure Luxe Bride, “so Megan was a dream bride for us to work with.” Known for designing glamorous fêtes like this one for Megan Drake and Keith Goforth at The William Aiken House last October, PLB’s signature look always involves golden details. But given the color is Megan’s absolute favorite hue, it went from side note to headliner on her Big Day. “Gold,” says Francesca, “is almost always used as an accent, but you shouldn’t be afraid of using it (or other metallics) as a main color any time of the year.” Take a peek at how things came together for the pair, who met here in Charleston and now reside in Harlingen, Texas.

MASTER THE MIDAS TOUCH

Strike a Balance

The opulent William Aiken House is loaded with glamorous details like gilded mirrors and frames and heavy, embroidered draperies. For a palette that worked both inside (where the dinner and ceremony were held) and in the after-party tent, gold was paired with black, white, and green accents.

Add Feminine Touches

Soften the look of a metallic fondant cake with a floral topper, like Sablée’s sugar-paste creation.

Keep Fun in the Program

Offset black-tie formality with playful verbiage and design on your program.

Commit to Glitz

Megan’s rose bouquet was sprayed gold, and her bridesmaids carried a mix of white and gold-painted blooms. Other florals scored a golden touch, too, like Kevin’s boutonniere and flower arrangements peppered with gilded leafy sprigs.

Eat Like Royalty

Golden silverware shimmered against tables covered in black linens.

Reuse Reception Décor

The bride shopped HomeGoods for pillows to dress the lounge and kept them afterward to dress their newlywed nest.

Vendor List:

Wedding design: Pure Luxe Bride, www.PureLuxeBride.com
Photography: Evan Laettner, www.EvanLaettner.com
Location: The William Aiken House, www.PPHGCharleston.com
Florals: Wild Flowers Inc., www.WildflowersInc.com
Rentals: Event Works, www.EventWorksRentals.com; Snyder Events, www.SnyderEvents.com (tabletops, lounge, tent)
Linens: Nuage Designs, www.NuageDesigns.com
Catering, bar and wine service: Fish Restaurant, www.FishRestaurantCharleston.com
Cake: Sablée, www.ShopSablee.com
Invitations: Jupiter & Juno’s “Tiffany Suite” Glitter Package, www.JuniperAndJuno.com
Calligraphy: the bride
Programs, menus: Minted, www.Minted.com
Bride’s attire: Gown Boutique of Charleston, www.GownBoutiqueofCharleston.com
Hair, makeup: Paper Dolls, www.MyCharlestonWeddingHair.com
Bridesmaids’ attire: Badgley Mischka, www.BadgleyMischka.com
Groom’s attire: Black by Vera Wang, available through Men’s Wearhouse (www.MensWearhouse.com) and Jos. A. Bank (JosABank.com)
Lighting: Innovative Event Services, www.IESProductions.com
Music: Palmetto Strings, www.PalmettoStrings.com (ceremony); DJ Rob Duren, www.RobDuren.com (reception)
Officiant: Christy Loftin, www.ChristyLoftin.com

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