Easton Events dressed the ceremony in their hallmark elegant style, with an arbor of softly draping greens and fragrant white blooms by Sara York Grimshaw Designs; a seagrass runner edged with fresh rose petals; and benches bearing natural-hued linen cushions from Snyder Event Rentals.
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Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
42 Pressed created a suite of classic stationery with swirling type and Elizabeth Porcher Jones calligraphed the envelopes.
“We were going to keep the palette all white,” says Alice, “but decided to warm it up a bit with just barely pink.” Bouquet by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography.
Alice’s Inbal Dror gown featured the hautest trend in bridal wear: a low-cut back of illusion lace and corset boning. For a demure touch during the ceremony, she donned a trailing veil.
Bridesmaids went for a fresh, modern look with snowy BCBGMAXAZRIA shorties and gold “Sky Glitter” sling-backs from shoemaker Melissa. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Bouquet by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Bridal gown by Inbal Dror. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Bouquets by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Bridal gown by Inbal Dror. Bridesmaids gowns by BCBGMAXAZRIA. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Sara York Grimshaw Designs crafted boutonnieres from ranunculus, astilbe, and fresh greens.
Boutonniere by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Suit by Burberry. Tie by J.Crew. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography.
The couple says their biggest hurdle—and triumph—was getting (almost) everyone they love to the October wedding. “Having most all of our family and dearest friends together to spend a good time with one another was what made us the happiest,” says Alice.
Alice’s first memory of Forrest? Spotting him in the crowd at their high school orientation. “Who’s that hottie?” she asked a friend before introducing herself to him.
The couple first broached marriage when they graduated college. “We are going to be together forever, why not just get married?” said Forrest back then. “If we are going to be together forever, why rush it?” replied Alice. “Let’s wait and have a really nice wedding.” Fourteen years later, they did just that. The verdict? “It was magical,” says Alice.
Alice and Forrest traded self-penned vows in front of some 88 family and friends (eight is a lucky number in Chinese culture) at the edge of the Ashley River.
Bridal gown by Inbal Dror. Bridesmaid dresses by BCBGMAXAZRIA. Hair and makeup by Charlotte Belk. Groom’s suit by Burberry. Groomsmen’s suits and ties by J.Crew. Florals by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Rentals from Ooh! Events. Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Florals by Sara York Grimshaw. Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography.
Easton Events created outdoor lounges with topiaries, Oriental rugs, cane-backed chairs from Snyder Event Rentals, linen settees, and wire side tables.
Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Rentals from Ooh! Events. Florals by Sarah York Grimshaw Designs. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Cocktail tables covered in a charcoal and white patterned fabric from La Tavola played off the slate flooring throughout the patio area.
Catering by Fish Restaurant. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography.
Guests took selfies with instant cameras and hung them from branches lit by crystal votives. Later, the couple filed the images away in a keepsake album.
Fish Restaurant specializes in dishes with an Asian accent, so the couple’s wish for a Southern menu with Asian flair was a welcome request. Seared-tuna blinis were served during cocktail hour.
Calligraphy by Elizabeth Porcher Jones. Florals by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Image by Virgil Bunao.
Easton Events placed tables in a crisscross configuration so seated guests could better mingle. Forrest and Alice rotated to each end of the “X” throughout the five course changes so they could visit with everyone during dinner. Timber frames and sheers created an outdoor room without the confinement of a tent.
Snyder Event Rentals’ “Imperial Gold” china lent a formal tone to place settings that were finished with the company’s “King James” silver-plated flatware and hemstitched linen napkins accented with fresh garlands of angel vine.
Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Rentals from Snyder Events. Florals and draping by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Linens from La Tavola. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Curtain tie-backs were punctuated with bundles of garden roses, hydrangeas, and seeded eucalyptus from Sarah York Grimshaw Designs.
Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Structure and lighting by Technical Event Company. Rentals from Snyder Events. Florals and draping by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Linens from La Tavola. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Catering by Fish Restaurant. Florals by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography.
Cake by Fish Restaurant. Linens from La Tavola. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
The cake by Fish Restaurant wore buttercream designs informed by lace. The tiers included three flavors: hazelnut, chocolate, and red velvet (Forrest’s favorite).
The families rented a house on Folly Beach the week before the wedding, and many friends came down early. “It was truly a blast,” says Alice. “Friends and family from different times of our lives came together, hung out, and had fun.” By the time everyone sat down for the reception dinner, there were few strangers in the group.
Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography.
Wedding design and coordination by Easton Events. Structure and lighting by Technical Event Company. Rentals from Snyder Events. Florals and draping by Sara York Grimshaw Designs. Image by Virgil Bunao Photography at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
