Posts Tagged ‘thomas bennett house’
S+K = Happiness
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Two Thomas Bennett weddings in a row, but what a great way to illustrate how different a space can become depending on your personality! Shannon Michele Photography made sure each little detail was captured on this beautiful day.
Stephanie and Kevin love the classic downtown Charleston feel, but they wanted the homey charm of the Thomas Bennett House. Their fun personalities burst through with great little hints like these fabulous shoes for Stephane!
The ring bearer brought a little more happy with a cute pillow of green buttons,
that mimicked the big smiles on the bride and groom just before the ceremony. The ivory hues of the bride’s gown and florals were anchored in the lush green of the garden. In such a sweet spot, keep it simple! Some pomanders, and two large arrangements were more than enough for a ceremony without competing with the fantastic surroundings.
For her bouquet, Country & Lace stuck with the plan and gave Stephanie classic tonal whites and ivories that were simply beautiful.
I couldn’t resist showing off this little moment of wedded bliss!
A little evening rain couldn’t stop the party with a tent layout like this!
Lounges with navy a fuschia, ivory satin through and through, and a gorgeous cake by Cakes by Kasarda. I couldn’t let go of that nice clean monogram on only the stationery, so the bar got to bear it, as well.
With the amount of dancing from this crew, everyone was in need of a late night snack, but our friends at Cru Catering didn’t disappoint with some awesome little treats and gourmet doughnuts from Joey Bag A Donuts! For late nights, keep it utensil free and easy to eat. Comfort food is always a plus.
If your venue allows sparklers, why not play it up, and everyone had a blast at this send off. We did, too, Stephanie and Kevin! Congratulations!
The Wedding Row
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Bourbon and Bluegrass
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Ike and Ange, or Ikelina, as they came to be known in the planning process, do not get a lot of free time together. For their May nuptials, all they wanted to do was kick up their Kentucky heels with a great day for guests in downtown Charleston.
In the planning process, ‘organic’ was a word that kept coming out with them, so we kept things simple and beautiful.
Instead of a tent, clean ivory umbrella tables fit into the lovely garden of Thomas Bennett House, which only made the surroundings pop. I love taking my sketches to Country & Lace, because she always turns out a perfect version of the vision.
Add some bourbon lovers and the bluegrass sounds of Blue Plantation, and you’ve got a relaxed evening of good times ahead.
Fresh herbs and garden roses made things look as if they were there to stay, and the fresh local menu from Gourmet Bay was just as mouthwatering as it was fresh and light.
I loved designing this wedding almost as much as I love the images I got from Karson Photography of it!
Simply Chic Shows Off Your Venue
Friday, June 12th, 2009
Charleston offers amazing venues–plantation homes, harbor views and historic buildings–so why cover them up? Shelley and Jon celebrated their wedding on Memorial Day weekend at Stella Maris and reception at the Thomas-Bennett House in Downtown Charleston. The Thomas-Bennett House has a vibrant garden that is covered in vines, blossoming trees and lush grasses. With such an amazing space for their wedding day, the couple really wanted to show it off! Choosing a neutral color pallet of tan, white, and green allowed the guests to focus on the amazing colonial home and grounds. From the moment I met Shelley and John their main focus was that their guests had a great time. The recipe for their happy guests: a rockin’ band, huge dance floor, and 5 hours of party! It was a success! Every guest danced their heart out and sang along with the band. The combination of simple decor and a focus on the guests blended for a stunning day in the sun.
