Class Act

Summer 2013

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Class Act | Get schooled in Great Gatsby bridal style at the iconic 1820s McBee House at Ashley Hall, Charleston’s century-old learning institution for young women

Ashley Brook Perryman Ayoka Lucas

Photographs by:

Corbin Gurkin

Class Act

LEISURE SUITS: Jenny Packham’s “Ruby” satin and chiffon gown and Lauren Edewaard Madden’s “Siren” Swarovski crystal and silver necklace, both from White on Daniel Island. Roberta Z’s silver and gold bracelet with quartz and marcasite and 14K white gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds, both from REEDS Jewelers. Edward Berger’s lace and crystal hat with birdcage veil and Mariell’s cuff bracelet, both from Jean’s Bridal.

TOP THIS: Callie Tein’s “Nova” ball gown in Cinderella blue from Modern Troussea

PORTRAIT SITTING: Katherine McDonald’s “Lombard” scoop-neck gown with lace overlay and cap sleeves from LulaKate. Sara Gabriel’s “Diana” headband with freshwater button pearls from Maddison Row. Gold-filled necklace with peach moonstone and vintage pin from Theodosia-Jewelry.com. 14K yellow gold necklace with locket from Skatell’s. Roberto Coin’s 18K yellow gold tassel necklace with citrine from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. Majorica’s gold bracelet with freshwater pearls and Christopher Designs.

CENTER OF ATTENTION: Katherine McDonald’s “Lombard” scoop-neck gown with lace overlay and cap sleeves from LulaKate. Sara Gabriel’s “Diana” headband with freshwater button pearls from Maddison Row. Gold-filled necklace with peach moonstone and vintage pin from Theodosia-Jewelry.com. 14K yellow gold necklace with locket from Skatell’s. Roberto Coin’s 18K yellow gold tassel necklace with citrine from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. Majorica’s gold bracelet with freshwater pearls and Christopher Designs.

THROWBACK: Badgley Mischka’s “Virgo” silk crepe gown with embroidery from White on Daniel Island. Vintage rhinestone necklace with floral details from Lori Wyatt Vintage on Etsy.

GOING UP: Mignon’s beaded spaghetti-strapped gown in champagne from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Roberto Coin’s 18K white gold and diamond 36-inch necklace from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. Mariell’s choker with floral details from White on Daniel Island. Treats for Tresses’ hair clip from Elysium Salon. Carlo Fellini’s “Mary” kitten heels from Jean’s Bridal. 14K white gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds from REEDS Jewelers. Bouquet by Gathering Floral + Event Design.

BRANCHING OUT: Allure Bridals’ gown with lace overlay from Jean’s Bridal. SLANE’s sterling silver necklace with mother of pearl and crystals from REEDS Jewelers. Mary James Jewelry’s pearl necklace with charm from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Lauren Edewaard Madden’s “Rosamund” pearl and pendant necklace from White on Daniel Island. Bouquet by Gathering Floral + Event Design.

PRETTY IN PEARLS: Marisa Bridals’ “Silvaila” embroidered gown and Love Veils & Accessories’ “Montgomery” sash with crystals, both from Gown Boutique of Charleston. David Yurman’s sterling silver and pearl necklace from REEDS Jewelers. Soteria Kontis’ pearl and silver lariat necklace from Dixie Dunbar Studio. Treats for Tresses’ rhinestone chain headband with vintage flowers and pearls from Elysium Salon.

GO LIGHTLY: Callie Tein’s “Nova” ball gown in Cinderella blue from Modern Trousseau. Diane Cotton’s vintage Bogoff bracelet from Gwynn’s of Mt Pleasant. Rhinestone necklace from Lori Wyatt Vintage on Etsy. Kristina Eaton, Ltd.’s cage veil and Love Veils & Accessories’ “Chicago” brooch, both from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Colorful Creations’ “Rita” heel with rhinestone detail from Jean’s Bridal.

SHIMMER & SHINE: Reem Acra’s “Goddess” gown of draped silk chiffon with intricately embroidered illusion modesty panel and cap sleeves from Maddison Row. Erin Cole’s rhinestone drop earrings from Gown Boutique of Charleston.

LEAN ON ME: Badgley Mischka’s “Aquarius” gown in Chantilly lace with soutache embroidery from White on Daniel Island. Nakamol’s layered silver chain and choker from Out of Hand. 14K white gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds from REEDS Jewelers.

SINK INTO IT: Reem Acra’s “Always & Forever” gown in ivory satin with crystal-detailed illusion cap sleeves from Maddison Row. Kwiat’s 18K white gold bracelet from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. Chandelier earrings from Out of Hand. Erin Cole’s hand-beaded organza sash from Maddison Row. Christopher Designs’ 18K white gold and diamond ring from Croghan’s Jewel Box.

INSIDE OUT: Theia’s ivory lace gown with cap sleeves and organza ruffles and Erin Cole’s teardrop earrings, both from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Diane Cotton’s Vintage rhinestone necklace from Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant. Whitley V’s pearl string necklace from Copper Penny. Heather Key Tiller’s labradorite beaded chain necklace from Filigree. 14K white gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds from REEDS jewelers.

BATHED IN LIGHT: Watters’ cotton lace gown with three-quarter sleeves from White on Daniel Island. Heather Key Tiller’s four-strand 18K vermeil, labradorite, and sapphire necklace; vintage chain necklace with tassel and Peruvian opal; and chain link bracelet, all from Filigree. 14K white gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds from REEDS Jewelers.

June 2013

Fashion

Photographs by:

Corbin Gurkin

Styled by Ayoka Lucas
Hair & Makeup by Ashley Brook Perryman

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