Boone Hall Cotton Dock

We cannot express (even through pictures) how beautiful this wedding was.  It was held at Boone Hall Plantation and it was the rainiest day of the year.  That's right.  Torrential downpour until right after the ceremony itself was completed.  As if by some miracle, at the end of the ceremony as the couple said "I DO", the sun came out and rays of sunshine blessed this wedding.  


The rustic atmosphere of the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall and the talents of all the team at A Charleston Event & Charleston Florals transformed the empty barn into a beautiful vintage theme that had all the guests feeling as if they were stepping back in time.  


This is only a sneak preview of the setting.  The talents of photographer Karyn Iserman will be shown later on, but in the meantime, enjoy and pull some great ideas from this detailed wedding from A Charleston Event and the ACE Team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The vintage look was made possible partially by the bride's family who brought with them a variety of antiques that have been dear to their hearts as the children were growing up.  I think our favorite part of the entire wedding was the hand-made cake stand that the father of the bride made specifically for the wedding.  


We look forward to sharing other photos from this event once we get them. 


Design & Coordination - A Charleston Event
Decor, Draping and Florals - Charleston Florals
Venue - Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation
Entertainment for Ceremony and Reception - Other Brother Entertainment
Cupcakes - Cupcake in Mt Pleasant
Rentals - Snyder Event Rentals and A Charleston Event
Photography - Karyn Iserman (coming shortly)

All images on this site remain the property and copyright of A Charleston Event. 

Elizabeth & Matt's Wedding

 

When Elizabeth and Matt decided on the ideal spot to exchange vows on June 24th, they used Elizabeth's experience to fall back on and her knowledge of sites that she had worked with prior.  You see, Elizabeth worked with A Charleston Event for nearly two years on a part time basis, originally starting off as an intern while studying at the College of Charleston.  

One of her favorite weddings that she had worked on in the past was held at this very same place and it was for another one of A Charleston Event's own planners.  "I just fell in love with the backdrop and the flow of the event space", says Elizabeth.  "It really was exactly what Matt and I envisioned for our wedding day. " 

The large oak tree served as the true southern backdrop for the ceremony itself. With small accents of color matching the wedding theme of purples and apple greens, it took no time at all to transform this magnificent tree into a romantic scene for the order of ceremony.   Simple pew markers of like-colored flowers were attached to natural wood chairs and purple petunias from local farms were the focal point markers for the bridal party to stand.  A large lantern held the matching candle inside that held the Unity Candle Elizabeth and Matt lit during their ceremony.  This ensured the candle stayed lit throughout, even on a breeze filled waterway.  

Lounge seating was set up on the wrap-around porch in front of the huge fireplace where a 3ft moss covered monogram initial hung to symbolize the couple's last name.  The bouquets stood on the sides of the fireplace hearth on pretty wrought iron stands with different levels to show off their bright colorful combination of hydrangea, lisianthus, roses, sweet peas, iris, fugi mums and bells of Ireland to remember the Irish ancestry in the family.  A friend of the family made the precious little cushions and table runner for the lounge seating area to match the rest of the wedding colors.  

During Elizabeth and Matt's engagement session with Richard Bell Photography, they kept in mind the types of photos they wanted displayed at their wedding, which would serve as a 'guest book' that would prominently be forever displayed in their new home

Instead of just signing the guest book, the couple also wanted to add some fun for after the festivities were over.  Elizabeth opted to buy souvenir post cards that guests could write messages on.  After the wedding, the post cards will all be sent to the couple over the period of a couple of weeks so they can continue to receive well wishes even after the wedding is over.

 

The bride also painstakenly collected small green and purple medicine jars and vases to scatter around the reception site.  As one of the guests commented, "We knew we would be attending a beautiful wedding in Charleston.  We just didn't realize it would be like a little slice of heaven."

 

All of us at A Charleston Event & Bridal Library wish Elizabeth and Matt a lifetime of love and happiness.  We're so excited to show this small sneak preview of the wedding.  We cannot wait to see the professional photos from Richard Bell Photography.  We also thank the I'On Creek Club for their wonderful site, the fabulous staff and assistance they provided on the day and Charleston Florals partner florist Karen Spalviero from Keepsakes Florist for all the beautiful floral designs.  Most of all, the ACE Team for rocking out another wonderful wedding for one of our very own!

Wedding Design - A Charleston Event & Bridal Library
Venue - I'On Creek Club, Mt Pleasant
Floral Design - Charleston Florals, Keepsakes Florist
Catering & Bar - Creek Club
Ceremony Entertainment - Classical Charleston
Reception Entertainment - Permanent Vacation
Wedding Cake - Ashley Bakery
Photography - Richard Bell Photography
Rentals - I'On Creek Club, A Charleston Event and Snyder Party Rentals

Welcone Back

We want to take this opportunity to welcome back Mandi Kasey who briefly left A Charleston Event to have her beautiful son Wyatt. She has recently relocated back to Charleston from Ohio.

Amongst other exciting changes in her life, Mandi will be on hand to help all our brides with their planning needs, floral design and a shoulder to lean on when the need arises. Please feel free to call the office and ask for Mandi to chat about decor and planning.

Rachel & Jeff October 9

Rachel and Jeff's wedding day couldn't have been more perfect. Friends and family from all over the states attended the nuptials and celebrations that took place at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, followed by a gorgeous autumn outdoor reception held at Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Rachel looked radiant as she was surrounded by flowers created for her special day by A Charleston Event's own Charleston Florals division.
Just before the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom got a quick chance to say hello, without actually seeing each other. This was the perfect time to set the tone of the day and have a little fun while doing so.
Here comes the bride on the arm of her proud father. Rays of sunshine streamed in when the doors of the old magnificent church opened to reveal Rachel for the first time to her groom and guests.

Three generations of proud women on a joyous wedding day as the bride, her mother and grandmother are pictured in this photo together.

Portraits of 'generations of family weddings' are shown here along with the original cap and veil worn by the mother of the bride on her own wedding day. This is what was left of a cathedral length veil worn by the Mother of the Bride. The bride's veil was custom-made from her mother's original veil and small remnants were used for A Charleston Event to create keepsake lavender sachets for the bride, mothers and grandmothers. These were presented to the women the night before the wedding, a precious reminder of how love continues through generations.


The Citadel Sword Arch Guards witness one of their own graduates sealing his love with yet another kiss with his lovely bride.
With a little help from our friends at A Charleston Bride, the clear top tent at Lowndes Grove was beautifully draped with white fabric and completed the look for a festive reception in one of Charleston's most gracious venues - Lowndes Grove. The tables were set in Citadel Blue and white with pops of pinks and fuchsia tones. Small lounge seating and a smoking area for after-dinner cigars helped to maximize the ambiance of a romantic star-lit sky on a wonderful fall evening.
The Technical Event Company created the magical lighting for the event and this outdoor lit patio area for guests to sit in open air style to allow guests to enjoy the soft cool breeze from this magnificent waterfront property.
Of course nothing is more fun than Chef Nicco's mini sliders and fries towards the end of the evening for an added touch of nibbles.

Artistic Cakes by Linda created the wedding cake shown above, which served as the perfect end to a perfect meal by Patrick Properties.


Sparkler send off and then lights were distinguished for the evening. Its a shame it all goes by so fast!

Planning, coordination and design by A Charleston Event 843-494-9501
Floral Design and Decor Charleston Florals ~ the in-house floral division of A Charleston Event
Draping and swagging of Tent by A Charleston Bride
Lighting and special effects by TEC - Technical Event Company
Entertainment by Permanent Vacation
Images by A Charleston Event & A Charleston Wedding
Reception Site and Catering by Patrick Properties
Wedding Cake by Artistic Cakes by Linda
Rentals by Snyder Event Rentals , TEC and Charleston Florals
Candelabras by Peacock Events

For more information on planning a destination wedding in Charleston, contact the planners at A Charleston Event & Bridal Library to set up a personal consultation. 843-494-9501 / 843-388-8000

FEATURED COUPLE: Victoria & Talmadge

You may remember our coverage of this lovely couple during their planning stages of their wedding. Victoria and Tal tied the knot on May 26 at the Governor Thomas Bennett House in front of their closest family and friends. As this was a Destination Wedding for the couple, their choice of venue was perfect. Historic southern charm served as the backdrop for their wedding ceremony and reception.
One of A Charleston Event's favorite elements to incorporate into any destination wedding planning is a little something about the property as part of the theme of the wedding day. Shown here is the original wrought iron work as displayed in the front of the Thomas Bennett House. This small window gives a view on to the covered porch way under the main house. Because the work is so beautiful, it is one of the elements we like to use to carry through the wedding theme. From the pictures taken, we created artwork of the emblem to tell a story of the property and tie everything together. Shown below, the couple used the artwork for their invitations, their wedding cake and even for the guest favors.
A Charleston Event specialty for our custom invitations, programs and all corresponding print needs.
Victoria's bold choice of beautiful bright fuchsias and pink tones were a perfect choice for the lush gardens at the Thomas Bennett House. Keepsake handkerchiefs for the mothers of the bride and groom with custom messages on them were given to the mothers on the morning of the wedding to start the day off right.
Even though men aren't always crazy about wearing flowers, especially PINK, these masculine boutonnieres were worn in confidence and adoration, knowing the bride took special care to select each and every element of this wedding.
The bride carried a bouquet of lush peonies, roses, hydrangea and lisianthus which was nestled into one of Charleston Floral's trademark cages of endearment. The bouquet was wrapped in ivory double faced satin ribbon to match the bride's dress.
The front courtyard of the grand house was staged for the ceremony, which faced the house and the grand entrance-way so all the guests could watch the bride as she made her way out of the house on her father's arm. Attached to the grand veranda is monogram letters of the couple's initials. Wrought iron orbs with hanging florals and fuchsia ribbon marked the aisle and the fountain was a focal point during the afternoon and at night when each glass cylinder was lit. They each held fresh rose petals and pillar candles with matching ribbon embellishments.


Fuchsia confetti linens were used to adorn the guest tables, while whimsical Bradford Pear branches were embellished with dendrobium orchids and fuchsia matching ribbon bows, while glass votives were hung for a romantic effect later on as the sun went down. Guests dined on a wonderful lowcountry menu created by the talented team at Iverson Catering. Shrimp and grit pears, mini sliders and sweet potato fries were just a sample of the items that were served. Flavored waters and sweet tea were a refreshing addition to the fully stocked bar catered by MIX Bartending services.
The bride created these sweet 'send-off wands' for her guests to bid farewell and their evening ended with them being whisked away in Charleston's Black Cab, which are replicas of London's traditional taxi cabs.
We'll miss the planning process with Victoira and Tal but are already keeping tabs on their next chapter. What an enjoyable wedding and what a perfect couple! Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day.

Design & Planning: A Charleston Event & Bridal Library
Floral Design: Charleston Florals
Photography: Lowcountry Photojournalism
Venue: Thomas Bennett House
Invitations: A Charleston Event
Catering: Iverson Catering
Wedding Cake: Artistic Cakes by Linda
Bar Service: MIX