Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Real Wedding: Bridgette & Asher

On September 1st, 2012 Bridgette & Asher married at St. Phillip's Church that followed with a reception at McCrady's, we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding! Congrats y'all!

                                     

                                                    

                                                    

















                                     













                                                   





Planner/Designer: Sweetgrass Social
Ceremony: St. Phillips Church
Reception: McCrady's
Rentals: Eventworks
Floral: Branch Design Studio
Catering: McCrady's
Entertainment: 2 Three Ways
Transportation: Charleston Rickshaw
Cake: Ashley Bakery
Photographys: Jenna Marie
Videography: The Reason
Sinage: Sixpence Press
Custom Table Toppers: Sweetgrass Social
Favors: Honey from Groom's Mother's beehive
Special Arrangements: "Cocky" from University of South Carolina

Friday, October 12, 2012

A Twist on a Staple in Menswear: Brackish Bow Ties

Deciding what to get for your groomsmen can be a daunting task...do you go with the flask, a good bottle of whiskey or something small? We all know, in itself, picking out gifts for men can be a bit of a challenge. Ben Ross didn't want to go the cliche route for his big day, instead he decided to put his creative mind and his love for the outdoors - fishing and hunting, to work to create something that his groomsmen had never saw before. It was for his wedding day that he chose to combine his love for bow ties with one of his favorite pastimes of the outdoors to develop bow ties created from Turkey feathers.


Since the wedding where these unique yet very stylish bow ties debuted, the groomsmen of Ben's wedding have continued to receive compliments on their spin on the classic bow tie. Ross and his friends decided that they wanted to create a brand out of it, this is when Brackish Bow Ties was born.

There have been several alterations to the original prototypes but only to create a better product. The bow ties are currently available in 3 versions the Jive Turkey, Carolina Copper and Phunky Pheasant Feathers. Brackish Bow Ties are currently only available through their website, brackishbowties.com but hope to soon get the ties in retail shops. The company is doing so well that they also intend to expand their line to include cuff links, cumberbunds and even women's wear.

If I haven't sold you on this product yet, maybe the fact that each bow tie is delivered in its' own personal wood keepsake chest lined with burlap will? I don't know about you but to me receive a bow tie in this fashion would wow me for sure!


This is the perfect gift for groomsmen, your fiance or any special man in your life. More than likely the receipt has never received anything like this before and will truly be blown away with a gift as unique as Brackish. The only thing you must keep in mind if using them in a matching setting is to realize that these bow ties are each individually handcrafted - and due to the nature of that each bow tie will look slightly different based on the bird they came from.


 So if your looking for a new flair on the traditional bow tie or a statement maker for an upcoming wedding or Ducks Unlimited event to name a few, Brackish Bow Ties are just for you!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Engagement Story: Lynn & Khoung

Real Engagement: Lynn & Khoung

 
How did you meet?

I really think Khoung and I are meant to be together. I suppose I can credit our first encounter to my now brother-in-law, Monh. We were at a Cambodian New Year's party back in the mid 1990s. I was 14 years old, and Khoung was 16 or 17. Anyone who knows my parents would acknowledge the fact that they are traditional and pretty strict. Monh had bet a group of his guy friends that no one would ask me to dance. Khoung took on the challenge and approached our table. Instead of asking me to dance, he asked for my parents' permission to dance with me. Let's just say he made a great first impresssion!

Fast forward to 2000, we met up again at an ice skating rink through some mutual friends and eventually exchanged AIM screennames. We stayed in touch and went to separate colleges. Khoung was already at USC in Columbia, and I enrolled as a freshman at Furman in the fall of 2001. We remained chat friends and didn't see each other for another 2 years.

Off a fresh break up in early 2002, I really was not looking to date and did not expect to like Khoung as much as I did. We made plans to meet up for drinks. Khoung came to pick me up. Well, it was awkward at first as I haven't seen him in awhile. That quickly passed as we spent the night enjoying each other's company. That kicked off our summer romance. We decided to make it official as a long distance couple through our college years.

After graduating from Furman in June 2005, I decided I wanted to live in Charleston. And, Khoung came, too! We both found great careers and love it here in historic Charleston.


How did you become engaged, tell us about your “engagement story”?

I love surprises and Khoung certainly gave me the best surprise of my life on July 19th, 2011. Khoung travels a lot for work and returned home on that Tuesday. It was a normal day and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. I picked him up from the airport and then we went to work out at Crossfit. I didn't cook dinner; so we decided to eat out at one of our favorite spots, Basil downtown. After dinner, we had dessert and wine at Chai's next door on the outside patio. 

We were having a casual conversation and discussing our relationship. I thought it was just another one of those "I'm working on it" conversations. The next thing I know, Khoung is on his knee and asking me to marry him. It was the sweetest and most sincere proposal. Of course, I said "Yes!" and started crying tears of happiness.


What are some things you both enjoy doing together?

We both love traveling, trying new restaurants, working out, wine, and USC football.


If you had to pick one characteristic you love about one another what would it be? 

It's funny that we admire the same traits in each other. (I asked him separately after I already typed in my answer.)

From Lynn: Khoung is loyal and so compassionate. He's always there for me, his family, and friends.

From Khoung: I love that Lynn is genuine and shows her compassion for others. She helps others so much.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Real Wedding: Amy & Trent


On August 25th, 2012 Amy & Trent tied the knot at a beautiful late summer wedding at the William Aiken House it was the perfect night!





































Planner/Coordinator: Sweetgrass Social
Reception Venue: William Aiken House
Catering: Fish
Cake: Fish
Photography: The Connelly's
Lighting/Draping: Technical Event Company (TEC)
Band: Soul Fish
Loung/Bar: Ooh! Event Rentals
Rentals: Eventworks
Floral: Sarah York Grimshaw
Exit: Black Cab
Bridal Party Transportation: Absolutely Charleston



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