Ashley's Bridal Portrait Photo Shoot

Here are some pictures of Ashley's Photo Shoot for her Bridal Portrait. They turned out absolutely beautiful. (Click on images to make them larger), The bouquet was made from real-touch flowers so the bride has it for a keepsake. Fresh flowers will be used on the wedding day. A big THANK YOU to Chris and Cami Photography who always do a fantastic job capturing all those special moments. Check back later to see the pictures of this beautiful bride on her wedding day.

Location for the photo shoot was the church of Prince William Parish, known as Sheldon. Built in 1745, it was burned by the British in May 1779. Rebuilt, it was burned again on January 14, 1865 by troops of General Oliver O. Howard, commanding Sherman's right wing coming out of Beaufort. The walls remain today and it is a spectacular place to visit. Click here for a step back into the history books, to learn more about this beautiful church.

Ashley's mother provided the veil from her own wedding to be used on the handle of Ashley's bouquet for an added special touch. I wrapped the handle with strips of the tulle and then molded the headpiece from the veil around the tulle, fastening it with pearl pins.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ! ! !

Melanie and Wayne

 

When I first met with Melanie and Wayne they were obviously in love and very excited about their upcoming wedding! With Melanie living in Egypt, her and Wayne had carried on a long-distance relationship for a long time and were now eager to begin their life together here in the United States. Melanie wanted her wedding flowers to be silk so that she could keep them forever as a reminder of their special day. Her burgundy and black color scheme was carried throughout her day.

The wedding ceremony was on the grounds of The Oaks Plantation in Goose Creek, SC, with the reception following in the Country Club house.

Off to start their life together!

Roper Saint Francis Healthcare

Had a great time making the table arrangements for Roper Saint Francis Healthcare's Quarterly Leadership Development Meeting. The event was held in the Culinary Arts building at Trident Technical College. 

I made two styles of arrangements, in three different colors, all using asiatic lilies and ming fern.

The first arrangement shows the lilies and ming fern in a lomey dish with magnolia leaves and a triple bamboo stake held together with decorative wire.

With the second style I used the asiatic lilies, curly willow, ming fern, and lily grass in a ginger jar.

The event was accomodated very comfortably in the large space with 42 tables in alternating linen colors of orange, yellow, green, and white. Several large projection screens surrounded the room allowing everyone a clear view to follow along with the program.

 Details:

Roper Saint Francis Healthcare (RSFH)

Trident Technical College

Corrie and Nick

Corrie and Nick are a terrific couple who love to have fun together! Their family and friends gathered together to share their wedding day with them at the John Wesley United Methodist Church in West Ashley and the Doubletree Historic Charleston, downtown. Corrie chose yellow and navy blue as her colors to go along with Nick's Air Force dress blues. I enjoyed making the arrangements and bouquets for Corrie and Nick, in beautiful shades of blue and yellow. The blue hydrangea used in Corrie's bouquet were grown in her mother's flower garden. Their wedding and reception was filled with special touches that added meaningful sentiment for the couple, thier family, and friends.

Richard Ellis Photography was on hand to document the event.

John Wesley United Methodist Church

The groomsmen that were not in uniform wore the boutonniere's below

Bride and groom exited the church through the 'arch of sabers',

common for military weddings

Corries's bouquet contained hydrangea grown in her mother's flower garden and the handle displayed a special pendant that belonged to her grandmother.

Transporting all of the 'tops' of the table centerpieces

The glass cylinders on the table centerpieces,
 were filled with colbalt blue delphinium.

Submersible lights in the cylinders provided a soft 'glow' off the tables.

We kept it very simple for the cocktail tables by floating

a gerber daisy in a bubble bowl with blue jewels.

The couple were greeted with sparklers as they made their exit at the end of the evening.

They went for a midnight tour of downtown Charleston
 before calling it a night!

WEDDING LINKS:

Flowers: First Bloom of Charleston

Ceremony Venue: John Wesley United Methodist Church

Reception Venue: Doubletree Historic Charleston

Bridal Party Photo Session: Hampton Park

Photographer: Richard Ellis Photography

Band: Unkle Funkle

Chair Covers: Covers by Nicole

Midnight City Tour: Old South Carriage

Hair: Graphic Glamour

Make Up: Stella Nova

Day of Planner: Cacky's Bride + Aid