Caitlin & Ryan's Myrtle Beach Wedding Engagement at Pavilion Nostalgia Park by South Carolina Wedding Photographer Gillian Claire Photography
Litchfield Plantation Wedding {Lauren + Shelton}
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Oh, boy! We're taking a trip up the Carolina coast, just outside of Myrtle Beach, to the quaint little coastal town of Pawleys Island where Lauren + Shelton recently tied the knot under the beautiful Oak trees. This stunning Southern wedding took place at one of the Lowcountry's most picturesque venues, Litchfield Plantation and provide the perfect backdrop for a lovely evening under the stars. With the help of Corina Silva, the couple brought their rustic dreams to life with a charming coral, aqua and navy color palette. Thanks to Feuza Reis Studios for capturing all of the charming details!
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Myrtle Beach / Pawleys Island Wedding Vendors
Venue: Litchfield Plantation in Pawleys Island, South Carolina// Decor + Floral: Corina Silva Decor // Photography: Feuza Reis Studios // Band: New South Players // Caterer: Inlett Affairs
Lowcountry Wedding Vendor {Sperry Tents}
There are a few things that make my heart skip-a-beat quite like a Southern wedding venue paired with an oh-so lovely tent. Now add our friends at Sperry Tents to that mix and you've got a little slice of Lowcountry wedding heaven. Sperry Tents is the end all, be all when it comes to breathtaking Southern tents and, lucky for us, they've stopped by today to share a few tips to assist in planning your outdoor reception... .
Considering an outdoor reception under the classic, Lowcountry backdrop of Spanish moss-covered live oaks? Here is our quick guide to what you need to know as you begin to plan your outdoor wedding reception.
Using a tent isn’t just about keeping your family and friends out of the elements (they can be heated and cooled!), but also about creating your own unique venue, customized for your celebration. The exact same tent can lend itself to a modern-style aesthetic featuring clean lines and crisp colors or be transformed into a romantic haven with draped fabrics and crystal chandeliers.
Our Sperry Sailcloth tents are undeniably special. Any bride-to-be who has spent time clicking around on wedding blogs or Pinterest has surely come across these tents. The tents are round or oval-shaped, installed on custom milled wooden poles and topped with pennant flags on each peak. They’re reminiscent of a great old teak sailboat you might see gliding through Charleston Harbor.
Okay, you’re sold on hosting a tented reception. Now what?
While I always recommend hiring a wedding planner, if your reception venue is outdoors, your first call should be to the tent company. What you may not realize is that the tent provider usually offers a range of services including flooring (dancefloor and stage or even custom-built decking), lighting, custom draping, and furniture rental. In fact, our company also provides power distribution equipment, restroom trailers, and onsite event service. We also create scaled layout drawings for every event—from a 50 person cocktail reception to a 5,000 person seated dinner. We will become fast friends as we help you navigate through some fun decisions (Customized pennant flags! Bistro lights! Hanging lanterns!) and some not-so-glamorous ones (fire permits and restroom trailers, anyone?).
Before picking up the phone, pull together a few details to have on hand during our conversation. Here’s a quick list of questions to help you prepare:
- When is your wedding?
- What is the reception location and how many guests will you have?
- Do you plan on hiring a DJ or a band?
- Have you picked a service style for the reception (seated dinner, standing reception, etc.)?
- What is the terrain surface and topography of the site?
- Is there any power available to the area or will you need to have this provided?
- Where will the guests use the restroom?
- Should any specific décor / style details be included in the proposal?
- What is your budget range?
Don’t stress if some of these details are still up in the air—we’ll help you work through your numbers and prioritizing equipment based on your location and budget. A site visit will also ensure all of the planning comes together seamlessly.
What else should you expect before saying “yes!” to the Sperry Tent?
Many clients mistakenly assume that a home wedding will be more cost effective than a traditional wedding venue. While the word “savings” and “wedding” should never coexist in the same sentence, consider the extra money you’re spending to host the wedding at your home as an investment in the venue that holds the most meaning for you. Parts of the ‘outdoor equipment package’ are not always the most exciting, but are necessary to make everything function. Generators are not as beautiful as hand-engraved invitations; however, walking down the aisle in your grandmother’s garden might land higher on the priority list.
Finally, make sure to bury the bourbon. We can’t control the weather, but we can control how to manage it on your wedding day. Hire a company you trust, one that provides emergency numbers and holds weekend hours. Weddings are truly a team sport— leave covering home plate to us.
In need of one of these beauties?
Contact Tim Woodland at Sperry Tents Southeast
(843) 884-5248 office
tim@sperrytentsse.com
Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort Wedding {Shannon + Roy}
We spent yesterday soaking up the sun in our first official beach day of the season and, not surprisingly, I brought home my first sunburn of the year! In honor of the beach-like weather we'll be experiencing this week, we're diving into this beautiful Monday with an oceanside affair from Libby McGowan Photography. Shannon + Roy tied the knot in Pawleys Island, South Carolina at Litchfield Beach + Golf Resort. I can't get enough of of the sweet pink + blue color palette and that ah-mazing cake!
Pawleys Island Wedding Vendors
Photographer: Libby McGowan Photography / Venue + Caterer: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
Priscilla Tomas Photography Giveaway Round 2
Last week, we announced that we teamed up with Lowcountry wedding photographer extraordinaire, Priscilla Thomas Photography, to gift one, lucky 2014 couple a free 8-hour wedding package. Well, now it's time for Round 2!
Below, you'll find NINE adorable duos who will be tying the knot in Hilton Head, Charleston or Myrtle Beach next year, and they'd love it if you could help them out. To vote, head on over to our Pinterest board, 2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway, and repin your favorite couple. Voting ends April 9th at 11:59PM, so get your pin on!
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1. Amanda + Andrew - taking the plunge in September at Boone Hall Plantation!
2. Jennifer + Joe - heading down the aisle in January at Pepper Plantation!
3. Kathryn + Oliver - getting married in May at Old Sheldon Church and reception at the Beaufort Inn, in downtown Beaufort!
4. Lindsay + Aaron - will say 'I do' in Downtown Charleston in April!
5. Lindsey + Keenan - tying the knot in Charleston!
6. Mary Elizabeth + Ed - getting hitched at the Visitors Center in March!
7. Mary Jo + Greg - dropping the anchor at the William Aiken House in February!
8. Michelle + Charles - become man and wife at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in April!
9. Sara + Jorge - will say 'I do' in the Lowcountry in 2014!
Good Luck!
2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway {Priscilla Thomas Photography}
Yesterday, we joined the industry's best for a fabulous (yet rainy) afternoon of Lowcountry bridal fashion at Charleston Fashion Week's Spring Bridal Show...and I can tell you this, it did not disappoint! Make sure to check out our instagram feed to see a few snapshots of some of the lovelies and, of course, we'll recap things later this week. Okay, so now to the (REALLY) good stuff. We've teamed up with our talented friend and Lowcountry wedding vendor, Priscilla Thomas Photography, to bless one lucky, Lowcountry couple with one heck of a prize...(drum roll, please!) A Free Wedding Photography Package! Fabulous, I know! So, read the details below and get to pinning!
2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway
Enter to win free wedding photography for your 2014 soiree by Priscilla Thomas. One lucky couple will receive 8-hours of wedding photography coverage, image optimization, and a DVD of edited images in hi-resolution. Home Use Rights is included - printing rights and permission to give photos to friends and family.
Who Can Enter
To enter, you must be engaged and having a 2014 wedding that will take place in the Lowcountry - Hilton Head, Charleston, Myrtle beach or any place between these areas. One mobile photo entry per engaged couple. You must be 18 years or older to enter.
How it Works
1. Starting at Midnight on March 24, 2013 and ending at Midnight on March 31, 2013: Go to A Lowcountry Wedding's Pinterst board called 2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway and repin the contest poster. Easy, huh?
2. After repinning the poster, take a mobile picture with your fiance and email the image to Priscilla at prisca.photography@gmail.com. Include you and your fiance's names, the wedding date, wedding location, email, and phone number. Be sure to receive a confirmation email from Priscilla verifying receipt of the mobile photo and your eligibility for the giveaway. All mobile pics must be submitted by Midnight on March 31, 2013.
3. Starting at Midnight on April 1st, mobile pictures entered will be pinned to ALW's Pinterest board: 2014 Wedding Giveaway. The couple's mobile photo that receives the most Pinterest repins by Midnight on April 7th will be the winner.
How to Increase Your Odds of Winning
1. Spread the word about the contest. Share with friends and family through Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and mobile photography apps. Remember, you'll need their help to repin your photo on the Pinterst board! Make sure to reference A Lowcountry Wedding and Priscilla Thomas Photography when you share. On Twitter, give us a shout out with @alowcountrywed and @priscaphoto and tag A Lowcountry Wedding in your Facebook share. Oh, and make sure to hashtag it up by using #alowcountrywed and #priscillathomasphoto.
..and all the Legal Info (cause we have to!)
1. No purchase required to enter.
2. Any personal information provided to Priscilla Thomas or ALW will only be used to contact the winning couple. No solicitations will occur. No contact information will be shared with any other persons or entity.
3. By entering the contest your are granting permission for ALW and Priscilla Thomas to edit, reproduce, and publish mobile photographs submitted to the 2014 Wedding Photography Giveaway. Photographs will be used but not limited to promotion of the giveaway through publishing on ALW's website, Priscilla Thomas' website, or through social media affiliated with ALW or Priscilla Thomas. By submitting a mobile photo for the giveaway you forgo any rights to approve editing, reproduction, and publication by ALW or Priscilla Thomas.
4. The wedding photography package is valued at $3,000. The giveaway includes 8-hours of wedding photography coverage, image optimization, and a DVD of the edited images at hi-resolution. Home Use Rights is given to the winning couple granting permission to print images and give photos to friends and family. Given the value of the giveaway, you may be required to report the value of this package on personal income taxes. Please review South Carolina's state income tax regulations. ALW and Priscilla Thomas are not liable for any negligence or evasion of the winning couple in reporting or claiming the value of the wedding photography giveaway.
5. In the case that Priscilla Thomas is already contractually obligated to another couple on the winning couple's 2014 wedding date, other photography services will be awarded. Substitute giveaway photography can include the following options: engagement portrait session, bridal session, bridal boudoir session, rehearsal photography, after wedding session, and 1-year anniversary portrait session. In the case where a substitution for the wedding day photography is required, Priscilla Thomas and the winning couple will discuss the other photography options itemized above that they can have for free. The selections may not exceed $3,000 in value, but may be less than $3,000 in value.
6. Travel fees or on-location fees may apply and are not included in the giveaway package.
7. In the case of technical errors, the contest will be extended to ensure each participant receives sufficient time to submit to the contest and/or to have their mobile photo repinned. If you experience technical problems, please notify Priscilla Thomas immediately.
8. ALW will receive exclusive publication of images by Priscilla Thomas of the winning couple's wedding. If the winning couple purchases other photography options, ALW will also receive exclusive publication of those images.
9. The winning couple must sign a photography contract with Priscilla Thomas. This contract will be provided to the couple after contacting them. The winning couple will have 2-weeks to sign and return the contract or forfeit the wedding photography package they won in the giveaway.
Lowcountry Style Weddings Bouquets - Part 1
Heritage Plantation Wedding {Meg + Justin}
Conway Riverwalk {Jessica + Joel}
Is it Friday already?!? Isn't it crazy how fast we can blow through a week? In case you missed it, we're in the midst of hosting a Southern Living Weddings giveaway. That's right! You can win yourself one free copy of their latest edition, so check out all the details right here. To top off this winter weekend, we're leaving you with a gorgeous Lowcountry shoot from Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt. The adorable Boston duo of Jessica + Joel had always hoped for a fall-themed engagement session and that's just what they got, well, Southern style anyway, at the Conway Riverwalk. Don't you just love it!
Photographer: Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt
Pawleys Island Bridals at Brookgreen Gardens by Carmen Ash Photography
Heritage Plantation Wedding {Jessica + TJ}
Lowcountry Weddings {Top 10}
Today we're announcing the Top 20 Lowcountry Weddings of 2012! If you didn't catch 11-20 this morning, no worries, just make sure to check it out here. The Top 10 were the most viewed weddings for 2012 and boy, were they beautiful! They were captured by some of the South's most-sought-after wedding photographers and designed by the uber-talented wedding planners that call the Lowcountry home. So take a look, and let us know which one catches your fancy :)
10. Nicole + Blake's Bluffton Wedding from Debra Gulbas Photography and Embellished Events
9. Meghan + Joshua's Pink and Green Litchfield Plantation Wedding via Carmen Ash Photography
8. Jennifer + Mike's Grey and Yellow Pepper Plantation Wedding shot by Virgil Bunao!
7. Tiffany + Chris's Grande Dunes Wedding from Myrtle Beach Wedding Vendors Memorable Moments and Gene Ho Photography
6. Meghann + Jordan's Seaside Kiawah Island Wedding at the Sanctuary shot by R.L. Morris Photography
5. Linnea + James's Charleston wedding at the Boone Hall Plantation Cotton Dock from Corey Potter Photography
4. Cameron + Janie's Charleston wedding at Magnolia Plantation captured by Carmen Ash Photography
3. Liz + Andrew's vibrant DeBordieu Club wedding via Carolina Photosmith and Della Ramsey Weddings
2. Chelsea + Hunter's Charleston Wedding from Diana Deaver Photography
1. Katie + Yashar's Isle of Palms wedding shot by Riverland Studios
Lovely, eh? Congrats to all the brides and their fabulous vendors. Can't wait to see what's up their sleeves in 2013 :)
Lowcountry Weddings {Top 20}
Yall, 2012 was an awesome year here at A Lowcountry Wedding! Thanks to your support, our readership has grown by leaps and bounds and we CAN'T wait to see what's in store for 2013. In honor of our fabulous year we wanted to share the love and present the Top 20 Lowcountry weddings from 2012. The Top 20 were determined by the posts with the most pageviews and they range in location from Beaufort to Charleston and Georgetown to Myrtle Beach! Thanks to all the wonderful vendors involved and stay tunedfor the Top 10 this afternoon!
20. Toby + Erica's Charleston National wedding from Richard Bell Photography.
19. Shannon + Jacob's Charleston Wedding at Magnolia's via Charleston Wedding Photography
18. Jessica + Elliotte's Pepper Plantation wedding shot by Richard Bell Photography
17. Bridgette+ Asher's Charleston wedding at McCrady's via Jenna Marie
16. Samantha + Scott's Pawleys Island Wedding by Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt!
15. Chris + Katie's Wild Dunes Wedding from Morgan Trinker Photography!
14. Brittany + Tim's Pepper Plantation wedding from Reese Moore Wedding Photography!
13. Jess + James' Charleston Wedding from The Click Chick Photography!
12. Meredith + Keith's Beaufort Wedding captured by Angela Cox Photography!
11. Rees + Nicole's Downtown Charleston Wedding from Britt Croft Photography!
Stay Tuned for 2012's Top 10 Weddings later today!
Debordieu Club Wedding {Kacy + Justin}
I can't believe we're wrapping up 2012! It's been a wonderful year here at A Lowcountry Wedding and we couldn't have done it with your support. We've got big things in store for 2013 and can't wait to share all the big news! Hint, hint: a lovely new online Lowcountry wedding magazine MAY be coming your way! To close out the year, we're sharing a stunner from a few of our favorite Myrtle Beach wedding vendors! Kacy + Justin's beach affair took place at the breathtaking DeBordieu Club where the talented Paula Player Photography was on hand to capture all the lovely details. Greenskeeper Florist created delicate hydrangea bouquets with touches of cream and peach roses while the bridesmaids wore aqua dresses. The adorable couple said 'I do' on the beach before celebrating with their guests. Thanks to Paula Player for this gorgeous DeBordieu Club wedding!
South Carolina Wedding Vendors
Photographer: Paula Player Photography / Floral Designer: Greenskeeper Florist / Reception Venue: DeBordieu Club / Cake Designer: Incredible Edible Cakes / DJ: Myrtle Beach DJ's
Rock Smith Farms {Emily + Andrew}
Lowcountry Wedding {Details}
Can we talk about some of my favorite Lowcountry wedding details?! I thought so :) The coast of South Carolina is home to a few of my favorite beach towns: Hilton Head, Charleston and Myrtle Beach. These coastal cities are full of Southern charm and have a distinct Lowcountry personality that makes our weddings every Southern girl’s dream!
These chairs are wonderful and when teamed up with those fabulous fans you’ve got pure perfection. They’ll give your guests and extra breeze as they watch your intimate ‘I do’s’. I’m picturing an gorgeous, outdoor ceremony under the grand Oaks with a beautiful Plantation home in the background. Swoon.
Menus on printed on napkins…yes, please! What an elegant touch to any place setting. I just hope I wouldn't get it dirty!
Don’t you just love this idea? Place note cards on each table with fun questions printed atop each one. Throughout the reception guests have the opportunity to leave their comments on the card(s) of their choice. I can only imagine how amusing/inappropriate the answers could get as the evening goes on. How much fun would it be to read over their answers when you return from your honeymoon with a bottle of wine? Tons!
I just had to include this. I can’t think of a better way to really get your guests excited about your upcoming nuptials then to let them know there is going to be some serious celebrating taking place and you need to know what tunes get them out of their seats. Forget the entrée choices, just make sure we’ve got some ‘Party in the USA’ and ‘Tootsie Roll’…you know what I mean!?
Joy Thigpen, just stop it with your seaside perfection. I love everything about this. It is oh-so Lowcountry. Not only do I love the grey linen but that oyster garland is pure heaven. If done right, and it’s done so right here, oyster shells are a laid back but chic touch.
I had to share these star lanterns. What a beautiful touch to this Southern soiree. They’ve got a clean, modern feel that would a darling addition to any tented reception under the Lowcountry stars.
Monogrammed veil, nuff said!
How fantastic would an eclectic mix of candles be lining the aisle. Dreamy...
Litchfield Plantation {Meghan + Joshua}
I’m about to treat you to a big dose of preppy perfection from Carmen Ash Photography…so you can go ahead and thank me! It took place just up the road in beautiful Pawleys Island, South Carolina at the picturesque Litchfield Plantation. The sweet Southern couple enlisted a brilliant team of Lowcountry wedding vendors to pull off their big day. Blossoms Events created a heavenly backdrop of lanterns that acted as the alter for their outdoor ceremony and it is bound to make you go weak-in-the-knees! Bride Meghan dreamed up a classic pink and green color palette that she tasked Della Ramsey and crew with executing all of the whimsical details. Don’t you just love those adorable pinwheels and that fabulous bar?! Lastly, every last, dreamy moment was captured by the talented lenses of Carmen Ash Photography. Enjoy!
Photographer: Carmen Ash Photography / Dress Designer: Pronovias / Floral Designer: Blossoms Events / Cinema and Video: Hart to Heart Media / Equipment Rentals: Snyder Event Rental / Lighting: Technical Event Company / Band: Deas Guyz / Event Planner: Della Ramsey Weddings / Event Venue: Litchfield Plantation
Southern Weddings {Place Settings}
If it wasn't for Pinterest, I'm not sure I would get my daily fix of Southern wedding details. Luckily, with all the talented wedding vendors that call the Lowcountry home, I don't have to go far to get my pin on! So, today I'm sharing a serious round up of some of my favorite place setting that have recently graced my Pinterest account. Boy, do I love a good tablescape. It adds an instant dash of elegance for any Charleston, Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head Wedding! Don't you agree?
