Legare Waring House Elegance ~ Julie and Pete

April 17 was one of the prettiest days I've ever witnessed in Charleston, and the Legare Waring House was the PERFECT setting for Julie and Pete's wedding! The ceremony took place under the Avenue of Oaks, an amazing canopy of oak trees, and the reception utilized the house itself and its grounds--truly the quintessential Charleston setting. And did I mention the weather was absolutely PERFECT? After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails on the side of the house by the lagoon, and even though the property warns to not disturb the alligators, no reptilian guests were seen. Chef Eric Gaffin with New Dream Catering did not disappoint, Mix Charleston kept the guests refreshed into the evening, and guests danced the night away to the sounds of the Travis Allison Band. What a beautiful evening filled with lots of love for the happy couple!

April's Tip of the Month~Where's the Book?

Finding a spot for the guest book can be tricky. It doesn't necessarily need a 6 foot table all to itself, and it might get lost amongst all the awesome gifts on the gift table...so where should this extremely important little book go? Solution: a cocktail table! It can be put in a prominent, high-traffic location, and it's the perfect height for your guests, so they don't strain their backs trying to bend over a regular table while leaving their Best Wishes for you! Also, if I notice that many guests aren't frequenting the guest book table, I'll have the band or DJ announce its location at an appropriate time, and that usually does the trick! I would HATE for a bride to flip through a half-empty book post-wedding! Not up in here!! ;-)

Stay tuned for more tips for your special Celebration!

Happy Planning!

Melissa

Ashley and Rob have Tied the Knot!

April 9 was a beautiful spring day, and Founders Hall was the perfect setting for Ashley and Rob's Wedding. Pink hydrangeas, roses, orchids, and peonies added amazing color to the outdoor setting for the ceremony, while lanterns of shepherds hooks lined the aisle from A Floral Affair. Pink and white Japanese lanterns hung from the porch and swayed in the spring breeze while guests enjoyed post-nuptial cocktails from MixCharleston and a wonderful stationed dinner by New Dream Catering followed by a variety of cupcakes from The Cake Stand--topped with sugar orchids! Two3Ways entertained the entire evening, and Shannon Michele Photography captured the entire event. I can't wait to see those pictures! Congratulations to Charleston Celebrations' NEWEST newlyweds!!

Kelly and Collier are Married!

Congratulations to our first 2011 couple to tie the knot: Kelly and Collier! What a BEAUTIFUL Charleston day it was on Saturday--sunny and warm! The Thomas Bennett House was the perfect backdrop for this elegant wedding! Following the 5:30pm ceremony, guests were greeted with Firefly cocktails in Mason jars by MIX Charleston, while the wedding party had fun taking photos with King Street Studios. After an amazing seated dinner by Newton Farms Catering and scrumptious wedding cake by D'lish Dessert, Kelly and Collier's guests danced the night away to the sounds of local band Permanent Vacation under a gorgeous white tent with chandeliers from Event Works Rentals and florals by Branch Design Studios. What a fantastic start to our 2011 wedding season!

The Knot's 2011 "Best of Weddings" Winner!

We Did It! Thanks to our fabulous brides and fantastic vendors, we were selected as one of The Knot's 2011 "Best of Weddings" winners! Whoohoo!! THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!!

Burgundy and Gold Elegance at Hibernian

Congratulations to Lauren and Andrew, who tied the knot this Saturday at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and had their reception at Hibernian Hall. It was a beautiful evening, filled with romance and elegance. Lanterns hanging from the rotunda and a spectacular floral arrangement welcomed guests as they arrived. In the hall, gold Chivari chairs and gold crushed linen echoed the gilded accents in this historic space, and touches of burgundy and candlelight added to the warmth and ambiance in the room. Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors who made this night special: Branch Design Studio, inventivEnvironments, Scott Henderson Photography, Wingman Media Group, Cru Catering, 17 South Band, and Event Works Rentals.

Amazing Summer and Fall in Charleston

Wow! It has been an amazing summer in Charleston, and boy were we busy with some FANTASTIC couples, BEAUTIFUL venues, and AMAZING vendors! We even coordinated the College of Charleston School of the Arts fundraising gala, and it was an amazing October evening! Photos taken by King Street Studios will be posted soon!

Fall is here, and we Charlestonians are glad to see the cooler temperatures. No wonder October is the most popular wedding month in the Holy City! We are looking forward to events at Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, and Boone Hall this month--gorgeous plantation weddings in our queue! As always, let us show you how we can help make your wedding the Celebration of your dreams and take the STRESS off of both brides and loved ones!

Happy Planning,

Melissa