Ethereal Bridal Portraits
in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina
Laura & Rachel Photography have recently relocated to the Lowcountry and in celebration of their big move, they knew just what they had to do. Plan a bridal shoot, of course, in the heart of the Holy City! From the photographers: “Our first day in Charleston was absolutely breathtaking and we would drive the streets in awe of it’s beauty! Our first meeting was with the Emily Kotarski, the AMAZING custom wedding dress designer in downtown Charleston. Even finding our way to her studio off the main road, we when through these old brick-walled alley-ways, through this adorable courtyard, and then upstairs and old 1600’s colonial house. Every step was a dream! Meeting for the first time, having met over the phone just the day before, Emily welcomed us into her business with open arms and helped us create the most ideal Charleston bridal session we could have ever dreamed of! We left with three dresses (that’s right THREE), total custom designs. Watch out world, Emily Kotarski is the next big designer name to look out for!
Next up, hair and makeup! We had the honor of meeting and working alongside Jessica Kendall, owner of Beauty Asylum, one of Charleston’s most sought after bridal hair and makeup stylist! We got to hang out at the hotel together and watch her work her magic (and love her to pieces!), transforming our beautiful friend Breana Intlekofer, into an ideal southern bride. With the final touches of stunning jewelry and hairpieces by the famous Emma Katzka, and the most exquisite floral creation from Charleston florist Roadside Blooms, we were ready!
Throughout the afternoon we visited White Point Gardens for the vast openness and mossy trees right along the water’s edge of the Charleston coast. We then wandered the historic buildings of the College of Charleston, where were we just taken away by its lavish gardens, ethereal stairways, and the most welcoming front porches. We ended at Hampton Park, hiding from the hot summers day, and humility like we had never experienced before, clinging to the low hanging moss trees. Every moment of this day will be etched into our minds forever! We cannot wait to have our feet firmly planted there later this year as a Charleston Wedding Photographer!
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Floral Designer: Roadside Blooms // Veils and headpieces: Emma Katzka Bridal // Hair Stylist: Beauty Asylum // Makeup Artist: Beauty Asylum // Dress Designer: Emily Kotarski Bridal // Photographer: Laura & Rachel Photography
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