Can you believe steel gray–arguably the most industrial color on Earth–was the inspiration for this romantic Southern celebration? Because I sure couldn't, but now I can't imagine a lovelier palette!
Denee and David were married in their Charleston, South Carolina hometown; they chose the historic French Huguenot Church as the ceremony site both for its history and its architectural beauty, and The Wickliffe House for dinner and dancing.
The Wickliffe House's classic architecture inspired the white and steel gray color palette, and the understated monogram invitations by Elf Letterpress with calligraphy by Lisa Ridgely. Denee wore a strapless gown and glittering sash by Martina Liana, ruffled peep toes by Nina and an Erin Cole veil, along with a breathtaking pair of teardrop earrings. David and his groomsmen wore classic black suits, and bridesmaids donned knee-length black dresses of their choosing.
The newlyweds asked some of their favorite local bands to play during the cocktail hour and reception, held in a tent on the lawn and catered by Mediterra Catering. A friend, Kim West, arranged the flowers, including the lovely white arrangements and the anemone studded bouquets. Their day-of coordinator, Emmy of Peacock Events, brought their careful planning to life and organized little surprises for the newlyweds, like that traditional shower of rice as they exited the church. Vania and Christine of Simply Bloom captured this gorgeous celebration, and were generous enough to share it with me!
Tell me, what's your favorite element of this beautiful wedding?
I see it and I still cannot believe it. They look so happy, it looks like she was never even a mini-bridezilla. I love girls like that. Weddings are such a beautiful event.
ReplyDeleteAww, the bride looks so beautiful and overjoyed in every picture! That is the sweetest part for me, though the flowers and details are undeniably lovely too!
ReplyDeleteWow. She is gorgeous. I love the sort of vintage feel, it's so whimsical and lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love how insanely happy she looks in those pre-Ceremony shots :-) Beautiful wedding!
ReplyDeleteSUCH an adorable couple!! I love them :)
ReplyDeletethe bride's face when she is holding up her fur is too cute!
ReplyDeletexoxo navy & orange
Oh that first picture is just perfection! Pure art :)
ReplyDeleteClassic and beautiful. Adore. Thank you for sharing Lena!
ReplyDeleteany lady who wears a fur coat with her wedding dress is hands down awesome in my book.
ReplyDeleteThis bride is one gorgeous gal! I love every shot but I must say that my favorite thing about this wedding is how happy the bride looks! She looks ecstatic to be just where she is at that moment, exactly the way a bride should look!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! Can and I just copy and paste this into my own life? ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet words. Sugar was the greatest and sweetest lady I knew.
I'm absolutely smitten with the white & grey palette, the bride's feathered veil and all the beautiful little details!
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Camille @ The Wild Fleur
Oh how sweet is this. Her veil and that fur stole!! I one almost exactly like it from my grandmother :)
ReplyDeleteBy Far one of the most beautiful and elegant weddings I have seen in a LONG time!! Bravo! I am absolutely dying over all those wonderful prints!!
ReplyDeletethe fur is the icing on the cake. wow.
ReplyDeleteThe bride! For the first time I've actually wanted to be friends with the bride. Like, best friends. She looks so genuinely happy and excited to be married. Not afraid to smile big and be a little goofy. How refreshing!
ReplyDeletehow fabulous is that fur vest? that's my favorite detail :)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures in the church almost make me want to get married in a church myself. The one in the doorway-how perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely incredible wedding photos! The couple look crazy in love too! True excitement! Really great wedding photography! Wishing the couple all the happiness in the world!
ReplyDeleteXO Carrie
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love her shoes and especially that bird's eye view shot.
ReplyDeleteher dress...holy wow. and charleston: sigh!
ReplyDeleteI adore her fur stole and that shot of the cake is gorgeous.
ReplyDelete~ Clare x
I love how unabashedly classic the whole wedding is! So lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis bride is so elegant & chic! That heir piece / veil is gorgeous. As always Christine captured the day in the most beautiful way!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the second pic - capturing the happy/quiet moments of the day are usually my favorite pics:)
ReplyDeleteWow. I am speechless. This looks like something straight out of a dream. I *love* the color palette...but I think my favorite part is the bride's million dollar smile and how totally excited she looks :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all so precious. I just love looking at wedding photos because there's this sense of warmth and joy in all of them, even the ones without people! I love the one where he's dipping her to kiss her in the church.
ReplyDeleteAt first, it was her shoes. Then, it was the church. Then, it was the fact that her bridesmaids wore black dresses of their own selection. Wow, what a gorgeous wedding.
ReplyDeleteThis wedding is gorgeous! The bride is adorable and stunning at the same time, she looks so thrilled!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite photo is the Just Married sign on the back of that adorable car. All they need is a trail of cans and noise makers.
ReplyDeleteVery Beautiful.
this wedding is beautiful. I specially like the lighting and flower arrangements. Hope you had a lovely weekend!
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