Estate of Grace

Estate of Grace | RiverOaks, a country manor on the headwaters of the Wando River, welcomes demure looks from the country’s top designers

Ashley Brook Perryman Ayoka Lucas Co

Time to unload the gowns! Photograph by JonathanBalliet

Shoe options for our bride du jour. Photograph by Jonathan Balliet.

Style Intern Becca McAdams color coded each gown so we could track which designer's frock.

Photographs by:

Jonathan Balliet

Callie Tein’s “Nila” gown with bateau neckline, cap sleeves, and Italian lace overlay from Modern Trousseau. Vintage cameo pin from Out of Hand. Nina’s d’Orsay heels from LulaKate. 14K white gold ring with diamonds from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Table and tabletop setting from the personal collection of RiverOaks. Florals by Jennigray Hewitt of RiverOaks.

Badgley Mischka Bride’s “Dolley” silk satin gown with cowl neck and sheer back panel with crystal detailing from White on Daniel Island. Treats for Tresses feather, gold butterfly, and lace hair accent from Article 5 Salon and Boutique. SLANE’s “Calypso” white topaz earrings in sterling silver from REEDS Jewelers.

Anna Maier/ Ulla-Maija’s “Liana” gown with lace bodice and tulle skirt from Maddison Row. Tulle veil from White on Daniel Island. 22K gold bracelet with moonstones from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers.

Lazaro’s “Wisteria” gown with crystal embellished and embroidered bodice and mint and lavender colored layered tulle skirt from Jean’s Bridal. Silver-plated bracelet with cubic zirconia stones from filigree. Ophelie Hats’ gray silk rosette headband from Out of Hand.

Junko Yoshioka’s “Tahoe” gown with jewel neckline, Henley capped sleeves, and lace illusion front and back from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Badgley Mischka’s “Gisella” grey suede d’Orsay heels with feather detail from Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant. 22K yellow gold necklace from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers.

Monique Lhuillier’s “Charlene” gown with one-shoulder illusion neckline and tulle skirt from Maddison Row. Three 14K yellow gold and silver cuff bracelets with diamond accents from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers. Platinum and diamond earrings and 14K white gold ring with diamonds, both from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Nina’s d’Orsay heels from LulaKate. Bouquet by Jennigray Hewitt of RiverOaks. Sofa from Muster Branch Vintage Rental Co. by Lauren Heuber.

Jim Hjelm’s lace V-neck gown with cap sleeves from Bridal House of Charleston and Gown Boutique of Charleston. Crystal embellished headband from Jean’s Bridal. 14K yellow gold necklace with 12 ct. smoky quartz center stone accented with white and chocolate diamonds from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers.

“Westwood” strapless gown with organza and chiffon medallions on skirt from LulaKate. Treats for Tresses ribbon, rhinestone, and jeweled headband from Article 5 Salon and Boutique. Roberto Coin’s 18K rose gold and diamond earrings from the Cento collection from Paulo Geiss Jewelers.

Anne Barge’s “Chatham” lace mini-dress with detachable full taffeta skirt from White on Daniel Island. Sterling silver drop earrings with antique mine diamonds from Out of Hand.

“Westwood” strapless gown with organza and chiffon medallions on skirt from LulaKate.

Callie Tein’s “Nila” gown with bateau neckline, cap sleeves, and Italian lace overlay from Modern Trousseau. Vintage cameo pin from Out of Hand.

Single strand of cultured pearls with sterling silver toggle clasp from REEDS Jewelers. Four-stranded freshwater pearl necklace with monogram clasp from Croghan’s Jewel Box.

Callie Tein’s “Nila” gown with bateau neckline, cap sleeves, and Italian lace overlay, and boa, both from Modern Trousseau. Vintage cameo pin from Out of Hand.

18K rose gold earrings with quartz and diamonds from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Cuff bracelet with Navajo turquoise from filigree. Monogram pendant necklace from Out of Hand.

Vera Wang’s “Janice” gown with V-neck and deconstructed tulle and organza details and embellishments from Maddison Row. “Theodora” felt top hat with feathers and veil from Magar Hatworks. Silver necklace with tanzanite center stone and diamonds from REEDS Jewelers.

Vera Wang’s “Jocelyn” gown with distressed organza, tulle, and lace tiered skirt from Maddison Row. Jade, chalcedony, and freshwater pearl flower pendant necklace from Theodosia. Badgley Mischka’s satin, suede, and leather heels with crystal embellished bow from Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant. “Liza” felt hat with pheasant feathers and organza from Magar Hatworks. Chair and cowhide rug from RiverOaks personal collection.

“Westwood” strapless gown with organza and chiffon medallions on skirt from LulaKate.

“Maclaine” gown in pleated plissé georgette silk with full, draped skirt from LulaKate. Seven-stranded moonstone necklace from Dixie Dunbar Studio. Yellow gold plated necklace with moonstones and moonstone pendant from Theodosia. 14K white gold ring with diamonds from Croghan’s Jewel Box.

Legends by Romona Keveza gown with crystal embellished floral belt and detachable peplum from Maddison Row. David Yurman’s sterling silver wheat chain necklace with onyx and diamond pendant from the Cerise collection and his silver, hematite, and diamond bracelet from his Moonlight Ice collection, both at REEDS Jewelers. Rhinestone bow hair clip from Jean’s Bridal.

Callie Tein’s “Nila” gown with bateau neckline, cap sleeves, and Italian lace overlay, and boa, both from Modern Trousseau. Vintage cameo pin from Out of Hand. Photograph by Jonathan Balliet

Vera Wang’s “Jocelyn” gown with distressed organza, tulle, and lace tiered skirt from Maddison Row. Jade, chalcedony, and freshwater pearl flower pendant necklace from Theodosia. “Liza” felt hat with pheasant feathers and organza from Magar Hatworks. Chair from RiverOaks personal collection. Photograph by Jonathan Balliet

Photographs by:

Jörg Meyer

We asked the women of RiverOaks to dress the location in a Town & Country meets Ralph Lauren vein. That lead to vignettes like this one, in the loggia. Props from Muster Branch Vintage Rental Co. by Lauren Heuber. Florals by Jennigray Hewitt of RiverOaks.

Another sweet vignette in the loggia. Florals by Jennigray Hewitt of RiverOaks.

Sometimes the bouquets we request don't make it into the final images. This one was inspired by a runway bouquet and re-created from hydrangeas by Marianne Caldwell (owner and event designer of RiverOaks) and her daughter, Jennigray Hewitt, who oversees the florals for events at RiverOaks.

A charming arrangement in the living room at RiverOaks. Florals by Jennigray Hewitt of RiverOaks.

Florals by Jennigray Hewitt of RiverOaks.

The back lawn at RiverOaks, as seen from the loggia.

We loved the riverfront by lanternlight.

Marianne hung a chandlier from an oak that stretches over the dock at RiverOaks and it's since become the venue's signature icon.

Marianne's husband strung strands of Edison bulbs across the property for the shoot. In lieu of traditional cocktail tables, they also hung pallets from trees and dressed them with linens and lanterns for a rustic alternative.

Styled by Ayoka Lucas
Hair & Makeup by Ashley Brook Perryman

Vendors:
Shoot location: RiverOaks; www.riveroakscharleston.com
Florist: Jennigray Hewitt of RiverOaks; www.riveroakscharleston.com
Rentals: RiverOaks; www.riveroakscharleston.com; Lauren Heuber with Muster Branch Prop Co.; www.musterbranchvintage.com
Photographer: Jorg Meyer; www.jorgmeyer.com
Catering: Mosaic Catering; www.mosaicedibles.com

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