Both our bride and groom grew up along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, but in cities over 700 miles apart—Anna in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and Jeff on Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. When...
Three years after meeting over a game of horseshoes, Mount Pleasant residents Ashley Meek and Chris Dorsey made plans to say, “I do.” Aiming for a classic affair that was traditional, Southern, and “charismatic,” says Ashley, the pair called upon Kristin Newman Designs to bring an elegant and brightly colored vision to life. Following a ceremony at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, guests enjoyed a reception at Lowndes Grove surrounded by pink and orange that intentionally matched the tones of the couple’s eventual sunset send off. Add a summertime menu with a Lowcountry emphasis and family recipes, and Ashley says, “It was everything I dreamed of and more!”
Band: PlaneJane
Bridal gown: Paloma Blanca from The Poinsett Bride
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Jenny Yoo Collection from Bella Bridesmaid
Cake: Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal
Catering: Fish Restaurant
Ceremony location: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Florals & linens: Gathering Floral + Event Design
Groom’s suit: JoS. A. Bank
Groomsmen’s suits: JoS. A. Bank
Photographer: Marni Rothschild Pictures
Reception location: Lowndes Grove
Stationery: RSVP Shoppe, (843) 577-9740 & Stitch
Wedding designer & coordinator: Kristin Newman Designs
