Up the Cozy Factor

Fall/Winter 2014

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Up the Cozy Factor | Decorator-styled details ruled this wedding and reception in the tiny fishing village of Beaufort, South Carolina

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Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Bouquet by HB Stems. Hair by Bangs Salon. Makeup by Drisana McDaniel. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography. Private residence.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Bridesmaid’s attire by Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids. Hair by Bangs Salon. Florals by HB Stems. Bride’s jewelry by Cheryl King Couture. Bridesmaid jewelry by Kate Spade. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography. Private residence.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Bouquet by HB Stems. Hair by Bangs Salon. Makeup by Drisana McDaniel. Jewelry by Cheryl King Couture. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Boutonnieres by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Groom’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Boutonniere by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Groom and groomsmen’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Boutonnieres by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Florals by Beverly Van Gysel of HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Groom and groomsmen’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Boutonnieres by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Bouquet by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Bridesmaids’ attire by Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids. Florals by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Hair by Bangs Salon. Jewelry by Cheryl King Couture. Groom’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Music by First African Baptist Church. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Bridesmaids’ attire by Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids. Groom and groomsmen’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Florals by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Groom’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Wedding design and coordination by WED. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Florals by HB Stems. Rentals by Snyder Events and Amazing Event Rentals. Wedding design and coordination by WED. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Wedding design and coordination by WED. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Rentals by Snyder Events and Amazing Event Rentals. Wedding design and coordination by WED. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Rentals by Snyder Events and Amazing Event Rentals. Wedding design and coordination by WED. Florals by HB Stems. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Wedding design and coordination by WED. Catering by Cru Catering. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Desserts by Cakes by Kasarda. Wedding design and coordination by WED. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Cake by Cakes by Kasarda. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Desserts by Cakes by Kasarda. Wedding design and coordination by WED. Rentals by Snyder Events and Amazing Event Rentals. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Image by Kelli Boyd Photography.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Groom’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Wedding design and coordination by WED. Lighting by Technical Event Company. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Wedding design and coordination by WED. Lighting by Technical Event Company. Rentals by Snyder Events and Amazing Event Rentals. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Bridal gown by Lela Rose. Groom’s attire by Jos. A. Bank. Lighting by Technical Event Company. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Lighting by Technical Event Company. Image by Kelli Boyd Photography at The Beaufort Inn.

Jordan Kostylo & Will Hengemuhle
October, 2013
The Beaufort Inn

For Labor Day weekend 2012, Hilton Head natives and Atlanta residents Jordan Kostylo and Will Hengemuhle traveled to New York to visit pals. While Jordan anticipated beautiful weather and good times with friends, Will had a bit more in mind—during an evening walk along the Hudson River in Manhattan, he dropped to one knee and proposed.

Dreaming of an elegant, welcoming, and comfortable environment for their Big Day, Jordan and Will enlisted Katie Huebel of WED, whose hallmarks are just that. And as for where they would swap vows? “Mossy oaks, a cool salty breeze, and the water are everything to me,” says Jordan. To incorporate all three, the pair landed on a private waterfront home in Beaufort for the ceremony, and a mid-October date.

When Jordan and Will were pronounced husband and wife, a gospel choir broke out into “O Happy Day,” then led guests through the town’s streets to The Beaufort Inn’s Tabby Garden to continue the sweet Southern celebration. Farm tables and X-back chairs gave the site a rustic feel, while crystal chandeliers, mercury glass lamps, and sweeping strands of café lights set to dimmers added elegance. Katie had also turned the garden’s jasmine-covered arbor into a sleek hideaway—epitomizing the coziness the pair had envisioned for the evening. “At one point,” says Jordan, “Will and I took a break there and I looked out and thought about how blessed we were.”

Vendor List

Photography: Kelli Boyd Photography, www.KelliBoydPhotography.com

Bridal Gown: Lela Rose, www.LelaRose.com

Bridal Jewelry: Cheryl King Couture Earrings, www.CherylKingCouture.com

Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo, available in Charleston through Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, www.Gwynns.com

Bridesmaid Attire: Amsale through Bella Bridesmaids, www.BellaBridesmaids.com

Bridesmaid’s Jewelry: Kate Spade earrings, www.KateSpade.com

Cake: Cakes by Kasarda, www.CakesbyKasarda.com

Catering and Bar Service: Cru Catering, www.CruCafe.com

Floral Design: Beverly Van Gysel of HB Stems, (843) 521-1932

Groom’s and Groomsmen Attire: JosABanks, www.JosBanks.com

Hair Stylist: Emily Cuppia, Bangs Salon, Bangssalon103@yahoo.com

Lighting: TEC, www.TechnicalEventCompany.com

Makeup Artist: Drisana McDaniel, lashdeluxe@gmail.com

Music: (ceremony) Robbi Kenney, www.RobbiKenney.com; (ceremony) First African Baptist Church, Beaufort, SC, (843) 524-6886

Stationery: Studio R, www.Studio-R-Design.com

Reception Venue: The Beaufort Inn, www.BeaufortInn.com

Rentals: Snyder Events (www.SnyderEvents.com); Amazing Event Rentals, www.AmazingLowcountryEvents.com

Wedding Design, Décor, Signage, Linens, and Coordination: Katie Heubel of WED, www.CharlestonEvent.com

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