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
The bride supplied antique candelabras. Childhood photos of the couple and family members adorned the guest book table along with other keepsakes.
The groom's grandmother crocheted the beautiful doilies that were placed throughout the reception site as well as the gorgeous pin cushion pictured above. Even the antique pin was added to bring an extra cherished element.
The bride's gown was made of English Lace. Charleston Florals pulled left over fabric from the bride's alterations on her wedding gown and used the left over fabric to wrap the bride's bouquet. An added lace skirt was incorporated into the handle of the bridal bouquet and matching pedestal floral arrangements were created with similar lace fabric to carry out the theme. These were used on each table alongside the bridesmaid's bouquets in different vintage glassware to provide a dramatic effect to each table. 
The couple are big sweet lovers. It was no surprise that they chose Artistic Cakes by Linda to create their wedding cake with three layers of different cake flavors. If you look real close, you'll note the lace design on the cake that is also made up up B's and C's (for Bill and Caila). Very subtle and special. The hanging chandelier in the background mimicked the upside down shape of the cake and held a matching cake-topper. 
Antique Mason Jars held whimsical flowers in them with streaming color coordinated ribbon that were used to line the ceremony aisle on shepherd's hooks. They were later pulled, had lights dropped in and used to line the staircase to light the way up and down the stairs at the venue. To break up the florals, peacock feathers were put in every other jar going up the steps. 
We love happy endings. Congratulations again to Caila & Bill. We loved being a part of your wedding day and wish you continued happiness as you celebrate your lives together. 
Weddings are not just about the champagne toast anymore. In fact, there are a lot of people that just
do not drink champagne and the number of times we have witnessed the un-sipped glasses of champagne sitting on the tables for the banquet staff to clean up is unbelievable. So what's the answer? Well, you could just offer champagne right before the toasts, which should be a 'passed offering'. This way, those who do not drink champagne can decline politely and you'll not be 'out-of-pocket' on the expensive bubbly stuff.
There is something to be said a
bout the drinks you serve at your wedding however. Whether you are serving alcohol or not, there is no doubt that hosting the cocktail hour with beautifully appointed drinks will
add to the excitement and celebration of the day. Selecting a single or a few signature drinks will certainly allow your guests to see both your personalities shine through the wedding celebrations.
the BAR when it comes to their weddings? Why would you even dream of having an open bar which has no control over who is being served e.g. under age kids, already highly intoxicated, the gardener....OK...I'm exaggerating, but you 
get my point. The worse thought in the world is the accident that took place after a wedding because the driver was so highly intoxicated from drinking at that wedding and no one realized it. What an awful thought each and every year on that wedding anniversary. (True story) Not to mention the liability attached to the 'HOST' of the wedding.
they can be the 'bad guy' when it comes to cutting someone off. They can also take an ordinary wedding and turn it into an unbelievably divine event and add to the ambiance and theme of the event. They will set up your bar, clean up afterwards and ensure you don't run out of certain drinks during the course of the event. For the price of a couple of extra service staff, your guests will feel as if they are in a 5 star resort being pampered with attention as they witness the array of awesome colorful concoctions being passed.
By all means, pass the wine and beer. However, offer a couple of alternatives, including non-alcoholic beverages for those that do not partake in alcohol consumption. There are still awesome drinks that in my mind could and should be served, that should look as beautiful and enticing as the 'apple to Adam'. Everything you serve at your wedding should be gorgeously inspired by the overall theme of the event.
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. 
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