Royal Wedding!

Ahhh...A Royal Wedding! We can't help but to follow along with all the wedding madness that is surrounding the newly engaged Prince William and Kate Middleton. We are all anxiously awaiting their April wedding and seeing pictures of that delightful soiree. One detail that we are so excited to see is which wedding gown she will choose. Will she wear a classic gown like Diana or will Kate incorporate her own contemporary twist? You can see all of the designer sketches here.



Here are a few of our favorites....

There is one thing we would be willing to bet. No matter what type of dress, there is sure to be a gorgeous cathedral veil just like her late mother-in-law, Diana's. How could you not wear one walking down the aisle of Westminster Abbey?

We can't wait to see all the Royal details unfold!

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!

Turkey for me...turkey for you...Let's eat the turkey...

In light of the holiday tomorrow we thought we would share a few ideas of how to start the holiday tonight and continue through the weekend!

Tonight is Thanksgiving Eve, a wonderful time to get together with some dear friends and celebrate how thankful you are for each other. Put your wine in a ice bucket and help out your landscaping by pulling some pine cones to place in your wine ice bucket for a fall festive look.


Put together some quick apps, display them in pumpkins, and you will have have a beautiful Thanksgiving Eve party!



Tomorrow of course is Thanksgiving. Make sure and tell your family how thankful you are for them, eat LOTS of turkey, and watch the Macy's Day Parade!


BLACK FRIDAY is this Friday! So get up early and shop shop shop! Afterwords have the girls over for some post shopping black Friday cocktails and share all the great deals you found. Check out all these cute ideas from Kelly at The Party Dress.

Gobble gobble goo and
Gobble gobble gickel
I wish turkey
Only cost a nickel
Oh I love turkey on Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Love, Jacqueline & Meredith

Engagement: Chuck & Elyse

Hey Y'all! We're thrilled to be a part of this cute couple's wedding. Chuck & Elyse will be married in Charleston in June 2011 and they have asked us to make their Southern vision come to life. Not only are we super excited about their precious invitations they've designed (stay tuned for those), but we couldn't be more excited to share their cute story.


Check out their engagement story in their own words.....

"Chuck and I planned on going to Charleston for the weekend of August 12-15 for an OAR concert on that Saturday with our friends Ryan Barker and Megan, his girlfriend. This was going to be a good get away for me before school started back and Chuck's favorite band is OAR so we were both excited for the vacation. Now, if any of you know me, I haven't exactly been subtle with hints that I thought Chuck should propose in the near future.....but Chuck had been telling me for a few months that he wanted to propose to me after he finished at Auburn, which was in about 2 years. So I really stopped thinking about "the proposal."

On the first night we were in Charleston, Chuck got reservations at Magnolia's, a really great restaurant right on East Bay St. We had an amazing dinner, good drinks, dessert, and conversation. Nothing was different about this evening. As we are walking out of the restaurant, I am in my own little world looking around at the sights, and all of a sudden Chuck says, "Look!" pointing to the street. When I look, there are 3 rickshaw drivers carrying signs saying, "Elyse, will you marry me?" After what felt like 5 minutes, I came off my cloud and I turn around to see Chuck on one knee holding a beautiful ring! I was speechless! But really all I could say was "Holy S***!" over and over again. He looked like he was in pain on his knee, and he says "Is that a Yes?" I said "uh huh." Kiss ensued, strangers took pictures, I started shaking....yadda yadda yadda.

After we called token family members, Chuck took me to a dessert and martini bar named Kaminsky's on Market St. We got a fancy martini and a snickerdoodle cake, which I could only enjoy one bite due to sheer excitement and relative placement of feet on the floor. (get it..... cloud 9)

Chuck really likes telling the story how he organized this surprise from Charlotte, so feel free to ask him.

The second best part of the weekend is that Chuck arranged for a surprise party for me by inviting Kim and Katelyn (and their boy toys) to Charleston. I was so shocked when we would enter restaurants and find such wonderful friends to enjoy my engagement with. Really, I think it was so Chuck didn't have to bare the brunt of squeals all weekend...but hey, it works and was really sweet! This surprise made it truly unforgettable!"


We're busy at work here at Sweetgrass Social helping these two plan their big day. They will be married at St. Mary's of the Annunciation and will hold their reception at the Harbour Club of Charleston. Check back with us for all the details.

Real Wedding: Lauren and Andrew 10-17-10

Fall is one of the best seasons in the south to throw a wedding and this wedding was absolutely surrounded by all gorgeous fall elements. Beautiful fall colors, leaves on the ground, crisp chill in the air, and a crackling roaring fire in the porch fireplace.

The bride and bridesmaids carried bundles of gorgeous sunflowers, and each bridesmaid wore a different fall color in their dress and shoes! This made the wedding color scheme and decor come together beautifully. All the stunning floral work was done by Keepsake Florist. Thanks also to Robert Luna Photography for providing these pictures so we could share some with you!

Congrats Lauren and Andrew!!!

Real Wedding: Stefanie & T

Stefanie and T were married on Seabrook Island in late September. We had so much fun at this lighthearted beach wedding, and it was all beautifully captured by Leslie Walker of Leslie Walker Photography!

Congratulations, T & Stefanie!

Happy Fall, Y'all!

All right, so autumn officially began weeks ago, but it’s finally starting to feel like fall in Charleston! With the crisp mornings and festive foliage, we’re preparing for one of our favorite times of the year- the holiday season! Whether you’re planning a big wedding or an intimate gathering of family and friends, we’ve got the decorating ideas to make you the talk of the town. Chic, simple boutonnieres and spiced silhouette cookies put an elegant touch on fall weddings, while clusters of monochromatic candles and a decorative wheat wreath create the perfect atmosphere for a stunning soiree!
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Check out some of our favorite fall inspirations…
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Faux Bittersweet Wreath, Fall Spice Cordial, Door Monogram, Silhouette Cookies, Boutonniers, Pumpkin Centerpiece, Wheat Wreath, Glass Candle Holders, Gourd Candles

From the girls at Sweetgrass Social, have a very happy Halloween and stay tuned for pictures from our gorgeous October weddings!

A Glimpse of our Portfolio...

We have had a busy year so far. Take a look at some of our work over the last year...