The Power of Flowers

August 2009

Megan McNally & Michael Spillars; October 18, 2008, Charleston’s French Huguenot Church & the Francis Marion Hotel

Photographs by:

Heather Forsythe

The Power of Flowers

Band: Reality Show Band Ceremony location: French Huguenot Church Cake: Cakes by Kasarda Event coordination, design, & florals: A New Leaf Studio Other rentals: CoverMe Chair Cover Rentals Photography: Heather Forsythe Photography Reception location, rentals, & catering: Francis Marion Hotel

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