’Tis the Season

Fall/Winter 2015

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’Tis the Season | Luxurious layers and rich textures transform bridal looks into cozy, cool couture

Charleston Wedding Alice + Olivia Out of Hand Ashley Brook Perryman Big Day Co Corbin Gurkin Yoj Events Lindsey Nowak modern trousseau Parties RTW

Modern Trousseau’s “Pride” gold brocade high-low gown from Modern Trousseau Charleston. Ladder from Page’s Thieves Market. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

LulaKate’s “Kenzie” crop halter top from LulaKate. Kate McDonald Bridal’s tulle skirt from LulaKate and Kate-McDonaldBridal.com. Hortensia’s wool sweater from Out of Hand. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

McLeod Plantation Historic Site. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Jenny Packham’s “Jocasta” beaded sheath dress with cap sleeves from White on Daniel Island. Elie Tahari’s “Carli” faux fur jacket from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. David Yurman’s “Grisaille” earrings from REEDS Jewelers. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Jenny Yoo’s “Annabelle” gold metallic tulle gown with detachable sash from Bella Bridesmaids. Gushlow & Cole’s shearling wrap in Storm Lady Gray from RTW. Smoky topaz and diamond ring from Polly’s Fine Jewelry. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Hayley Paige’s “Chantelle” dress with corseted top and embellished ball gown skirt from White on Daniel Island. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Monique Lhuillier’s “Cadence” gown with sheer, beaded top and organza skirt from Maddison Row. Bajra’s gray cotton scarf from RTW. Joie’s “Jadyn” booties from Shoes on King. Twigs & Honey’s beaded headband from LulaKate. Tights, photographer’s own. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Kate McDonald Bridal’s “London” embroidered eyelet organza gown from LulaKate and Kate-McDonaldBridal.com. Red velvet ribbon (used as a sash) from Out of Hand. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Willowby’s pearl tank and “Grace” mousseline skirt, both from Fabulous Frocks. I Am by Idra Alta Moda’s mink bolero from Rapport. Tabasco’s geode earrings from Out of Hand. Cole Haan boots, stylist’s own. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Lazaro’s LZ3560 Chantilly and Venetian lace fit-to-flare gown from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Diamond drop earrings from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Justin Alexander’s 9786 beaded tulle gown from Bridal House of Charleston. Velvet ribbon from Out of Hand. Stylist’s own earrings. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Justin Alexander’s 9786 beaded tulle gown from Bridal House of Charleston. Velvet ribbon from Out of Hand. Stylist’s own earrings.Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Justin Alexander’s 9786 beaded tulle gown from Bridal House of Charleston. Velvet ribbon from Out of Hand. Stylist’s own earrings. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Yoj Events' coat-check sailcloth tent (with custom hardwood floors) from Snyder Events. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Pronovias’ “Merlina” wide-legged jumpsuit with halter tie and crystal embellishments from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Smoky topaz earrings from Polly’s Fine Jewelry. Ippolita’s “Rock Candy” gold, quartz, and mother-of-pearl ring from REEDS Jewelers. Coat-check sailcloth tent with custom hardwood floors from Snyder Events. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Lu Raquel’s “Donna Belle” cutout halter gown from Palmetto Bridal Boutique. Alice + Olivia’s “Rossi” coat from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Appassionata Collection rose gold and diamond ring from REEDS Jewelers. Coat-check sailcloth tent with custom hardwood flooring by Snyder Events. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Ti Adora’s 7512 sheath gown with detachable tulle over-dress from Bridals by Jodi. Modern Trousseau’s bubble veil from Modern Trousseau Charleston. Jane Tran’s hair comb from Out of Hand. Christina Jervey’s necklace from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Lela Rose’s “The Dusk” gown with corseted bodice and ostrich feather skirt (shown without detachable tulle overlay) from Maddison Row. T.ba’s tweed cape; Jorge Morales’ triple-strand stone necklace; and Leslie Francesca Designs’ ring, all from Out of Hand. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Modern Trousseau’s “Portland” fit-and-flare pleated strapless gown in metallic jacquard from Modern Trousseau Charleston. T.ba’s “Mariane” velvet jacket with crochet wrist ruffles from Out of Hand. Sapphire and diamond earrings from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Single Stone’s gold and diamond ring from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

The oak allee at McLeod Plantation Historic Site. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Hayley Paige’s “Chantelle” dress with corseted top and embellished ball gown skirt from White on Daniel Island. Photograph by Corbin Gurkin.

Photographs by:

Corbin Gurkin

The cool season here might not be brutal, but a gal needs a sleeve every now and again! So, inspired by so many of our real-life brides who donned sleek coats, cropped jackets, and stoles of all sorts, we scoured Charleston's best boutiques for the best in bridal coverups. Here are our favorite looks, which pair terrifically with the textured, beaded, and lace gowns that rule the runways now. If they look as comfy as they are couture, you've got what we were aiming for. You should, after all, look and feel fabulous on your Big Day!

About Our Shoot Site:

Hallowed Ground
James Island’s McLeod Plantation Historic Site (www.CCPRC.com/2035/McLeod-Event-Rentals) lies just across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston. The main residence includes separate upstairs bride and groom suites for pre-ceremony dressing and several downstairs gathering rooms for parties. Tents can be erected outside and the new river-front pavilion includes grills, restrooms, and more. Packages including the house, grounds, and pavilion range seasonally from $1,500-$6,000; the pavilion alone is a flat $750.

Credits:
Photographs by Corbin Gurkin, www.CorbinGurkin.com
Styled by Lindsey Nowak, www.LindseyNowak.com
Beauty by Ashley Brook Perryman, www.ABPMakeup.com
Décor by Yoj Events, www.YojEvents.com
Florals & Greenery by Sara York Grimshaw Designs, www.SYGDesigns.com
Shot at McLeod Plantation Historic Site, www.CCPRC.com/1447/McLeod-Plantation-Historic-Site

Vendor List:

Aside from the vendors and designers below, please consult the captions in the photo gallery above to source each look.

(In wardrobe, left to right) Gushlow & Cole wrap from RTW; ostrich feather vest, photographer’s own; Moyna’s tulle bolero from Out of Hand; I Am by Idra Alta Moda’s mink bolero from Rapport; Bajra’s cotton scarf from RTW; I Am by Idra Alta Moda’s fur vests from Rapport; Modern Trousseau’s Mongolian sheep stole from Modern Trousseau Charleston; Elie Tahari’s faux fur from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, and photographer’s own feather vests

(On rack, from left to right) T.ba’s tweed cape from Out of Hand; Holland & Holland’s tweed coat from Grady Ervin & Co.; I Am by Idra Alta Moda’s fur bolero from Rapport; Alice + Olivia’s “Nila” jacket from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant; I am by Idra Alta Moda’s mink bolero from Rapport; Nana Nucci’s faux fur jacket from Out of Hand; tweed jacket from Grady Ervin & Co.

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