While many women dream of their wedding day when they were little girls, this was certainly not the case for Emily, as she simply didn’t think anything of planning her wedding day. That was until she met Jack. Their Charleston beach wedding reflected both their fun-loving personalities and causal demeanors. With the help of The Cordial Cricket, Emily and Jack planned every detail of their orange wedding down to the mad-lib response cards. From the bridesmaids’ dresses and Jack Rogers to the starfish inspired raffia chair swag and nautical centerpieces, the wedding day details perfectly complemented the hues of turquoise and orange found throughout the ceremony and reception spaces.
Guests were given a bit of Charleston flair in remembrance of Emily and Jack’s big day. In true Southern fashion, Emily and her mother assembled a small satchel of grits along with a favored shrimp and grits recipe. Sealed with custom labels and love, this DIY wedding favor was a big hit among all the attendees.
When asked about favorite wedding day memories, Emily was particularly fond of their first look. As she shares, “This moment was so special. It was just the two of us, the ‘calm before the storm’, where we had 30 minutes to ourselves to take everything in. It significantly calmed my nerves down, and helped me to really appreciate and remember every moment for the rest of the evening. Not to mention, some of my favorite pictures were taken during this time.”
One of the biggest bits of advice Emily offers for future brides is to accept that some circumstances will be absolutely out of your control. For she and Jack, their sand pouring ceremony didn’t quite turned out as planned with the sand funnel didn’t arrive. She says that laughing it off and moving on is the best way to make an imperfect situation perfect.
Photographer: Stephanie Yonce Photography // Makeup Artist: Charmaine Edwards // DJ: Choice Entertainment // Cake Designer: DeClare Cakes // Shoes:Flowers By Frankie // Hair Stylist: Inside Out Salon // Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew // Shoes: Jack Rogers // Band: Other Brother Entertainment // Invitation Designer: Paper Freckles // Caterer:Relish Catering // Equipment Rentals: Snyder Rentals // Event Planner: The Cordial Cricket // Event Venue: The Pavilion at Patriots Point // Dress Designer: Wtoo Brides by Watters // Other: OFD Consulting LLC
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
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