Honoring Lost Loved Ones

Being surrounded by the ones that you love on your wedding day is one of the most important aspects of a wedding. For those that have loved ones that have passed, it's important to feel their presence on your day and make sure they are remembered. Traditionally, bride's have done so by placing flowers on a church pew or alter or by lighting a candle during a ceremony. While we think these are all great ideas  and very special, here are a few more ideas to make sure your loved ones are incorporated in a memorable way.

Family recipes that have been passed down through generations are always a great place to start. If you have a special recipe, like a great cake or pie, you could incorporate those recipes by having them made and placed on a dessert bar. You could also have the recipes for the desserts printed and displayed for your guests to take home as a favor.

If dessert is not your thing, you could always ask your caterer if they could incorporate a family recipe in your main dishes! Think of appetizers and main dishes that you loved growing up that could be a nod to your family heritage.

Other ways that you could incorporate your family is by thinking of something that represents your loved one. For example, maybe a grandfather always carried a handkerchief. You could have embroidered handkerchiefs for your guests or your bridal party.

If you have had a family member pass away due to an illness, you can also make a donation as a favor in their honor. This not only a way to honor them, but to also help others.

Another great place to incorporate family members is in your out of town gift bags. Upon arriving to their hotel, your guests could be greeted with items that not only represent you and your groom, but also your families.

We hope you are able to incorporate some special details into your big day! Happy Planning!

Real Wedding: Alisa & Enrique

Alisa and Enrique exchanged vows under the trees then gathered in the Lowndes Grove River House, which was transformed into a romantic getaway for family and friends.  After a beautiful dinner, no one was shy about getting on the dance floor and doing their thing!

Pin spotting flower arrangements, wine corks to hold guests’ place cards, the Bride's gorgeous Kate Spade shoes, and the use of coffee beans to represent the groom’s Bolivian heritage-the attention to detail really helped to make this event charming and unique.  Special thanks to the bride and groom, Patrick Properties, Loluma, TEC-Technical Event Company, Event Works, Jay Maxwell's Music By Request, Fish Restaurant WildFlour Pastry and Chi Photography

 

   

Vendors: Venue: Lowndes Grove River House; Floral and Uplighting: Loluma; Event Coordination: Sweetgrass Social Event & Design; Photography: Chi Photography; DJ: Jay Maxwell's Music By Request; Caterer: Fish Restaurant; Cake: WildFlour Pastry; Event Rentals: Event Works; Outdoor Cafe Lightning: TEC-Technical Event Company; Signage: Hardink Calligraphy

Real Wedding: Kelly & Brandon

If rain on your wedding day is a sign of good luck, then Kelly and Brandon will surely have a blissful marriage.  The couple gathered with close family and friends for an intimate affair at Middleton Place and although the weather was gloomy, they were nothing but cheerful.  Congratulations newlyweds and best of luck to you both in all your endeavors! 

   

Vendors: Venue: Middleton Place; Floral: Branch Design Studio; Event Coordination: Sweetgrass Social Event & Design; Photography: Riverland Studios; Band: Soul Fish; Cake: Ashley Bakery; Invitations: Mac and Murphy; Transportation: Absolutely Charleston 

Wedding Trailer: Lauren and Matthew

We are so excited to be getting back some sneak peeks of our spring weddings! Here is a great video of Lauren and Matthew's beautiful day!

http://www.sc-wedding-videographer-blog.com/2012/03/charleston-wedding-hibernian-hall-circular-church/#comments

Videographer: Absolute Wedding Films

Sneak Peek of Kelly and Brandon

Thought we would share with you a quick little peek of Kelly and Brandon's big day!

http://riverlandstudios.com/kelly-brandon-middleton-place-wedding/

Photographer: The Oh So Wonderful and Talented Caroline Howard!

Inspiring Stars

Historically, celebrity icons and entertainment stars have always set fashion trends in motion. It is no different in the wedding world of fashion. Designers are looking to starlets of the past as inspiration for their current lines. Here are a few of our favorites.

Grace Kelly, an icon that has influenced so many, was a vision in her high-necked lace gown when she married Prince Rainier. Want the look that even Kate Middleton mimicked?
Try the Pronovias' bolero dress.

Judy Garland, on her wedding day, wore a very simple jersey dress when she married Vincent Minnelli. This Anne Bowen crepe gown reminds us of the starlet's chic look.

                 

     

If you're wanting something a little non-traditional, take a cue from Bianca Jagger. We love the images of her and Mick from their wedding where she donned a YSL tuxedo jacket. You can still get the look from them today.

Want to see more iconic images from star's weddings? You can purchase "Weddings and Movie Stars" available on Amazon.

"I Present To You Mr. and Mrs. Murray"

This wedding feature is that of my beautiful cousin Katie Lynch and her now husband Haskell Murray. This couple is one that does not miss a beat with each other. They truly are two that I can say complete each other in every way. Katie and I have always been close and I often wondered who would be the perfect guy to compliment such a sweet and sincere girl. The moment that Katie introduced me to Haskell I knew that he was definitely her other half. Their wedding day was full of wonderful family and friends that surrounded this incredible couple with love celebrating all night long!  Katie chose to get married in her hometown of Concord, North Carolina in her home church with a reception following at The Club at Irish Creek. The fabulous LindseyLee Hartsell did a magnificent job of capturing this day and all the love that went into it.