With cozy fires and a beautiful view, Teresa and Keith said their vows one Friday night in late October.  With no one claiming a Charleston address, a group of travelers from afar found a romantic fall retreat on arrival to the Creek Club at I’On. Yoj had the green light to ensure every detail had attention.  Beautiful draperies added to every column of the wide, wrap-around porch added to the resort feel with hand embellishments of seashells and sand encrusting the end of every tie back and table runner.  Less tables meant room for great occasional seating and more unique photos surrounding the glowing fires and candles that lit the space.The big lesson from this event came in the form of the flexibility of a smaller guest list and a space with more than one room.  Things to consider:

• Unique fabrics and prints create a signature of the day
• Natural lighting warms it up: pillar candles, fireplaces, and dimmed lights give everyone a glow
• Use large plants to fill empty corners and wall florals make great art
• Break up the spaces for segments of the party so everyone is surprised: use one side for ceremony, another section for cocktails, and a third (or the first reset) for a great ending space

Though the creek outside was flooding its banks that night, the guests inside danced into the wee hours without so much as batting an eye.  This was all made possible by Yoj and their dear friends Country & Lace Florist, AAA Plant Rentals, Cafe Catering, Charleston Wedding Officiant and www.acharlestonwedding.com.