Written By Melissa Reardon
Photographs By Lucy Cuneo
A transplant from Virginia, Weston “Wes” McAfee vividly remembers the first time he saw his future bride-to-be. Charleston native Dana Elaine...
Is there anyone else out there counting down the days until summer officially begins? Well, we still have more than a month to go so before we all get ahead of ourselves, let instead start with counting down Charleston Weddings Instagram’s most double-tapped images from April. From chapels of love, to wedding crashers you can’t help but giggle at (wait until you see this one), to neon and hot pink lounge areas, the feed was most definitely poppin’ last month. Take a peek at our top moments below.
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Floating snapdragon installations on the inside and drippy Spanish moss on the outside. Is this real-life or are we dreaming? / venue @kiawahriverchs / styling + design @kristinchamblessand @candice__lorraine / calligraphy @j.lilydesign / catering @harvest_catering / grey glassware @villeroybochusa / plates @hm / rentals @snyderevents / image @marnipictures 
“Every party has a pupper, that’s why we invited you. Party pupper, party pupper,” said Kaitlin and Allan to their snoozin’ doggo. / venue @kiawahresort / planning + design @designedbywed / florals @sygdesigns / gown @misshayleypaige / bridesmaids’ dresses @showmeyourmumu / image @carolineroro 
Gone to Carolina in my mind . If this photo doesn’t already have you humming James Taylor, then here’s your cue. / planning + design @elmeventscharleston / florals @juniperjasminedesigns / transportation @lowcountryvalet / image @annerhettphotography 
“Going to the chapel and we’re gonna get marrrrrrrried.”/ venue @montageweddings / planning @mariee_ami / florals + design @jacksondurhamevents / image @smurrayphoto 
When East Coast (Charleston) meets West Coast (Beverly Hills) … Filling the tent with leather sofas, ritzy crystal chandeliers, and gauzy drapery in vivid hues was a lovely departure from the usual “blush and bashful” trappings, said @gregoryblakesamsevents of Taylor and Bennett’s posh palm-patterned affair. Link in bio for more. / venue @pphgevents / planning + design @gregoryblakesamsevents / florals @gatheringevents / draping + boxwood bar @lolumaevents /neon sign @nameglo / rentals @snyderevents / lighting @technicalevent / linens @bbjlinen + @wildflowerlinen / image @virgilbunaophotography
