You’ve heard me gush on and on about how much I love the Modern Trousseau bridal line here, here and here.  I know…you’d think I was on the payroll with how much I post about them, but I’m not!  I just can’t get enough of designer Callie’s perfect melding of classic silhouettes with unique and modern touches.  I’ve long believed it is the perfect embodiment of today’s Southern bride.

So now you know why I squealed with delight when I received word that they are opening their first ever showroom outside of NYC in my absolute favorite little corner of the South – Charleston, SC!!!!

For me, no other city epitomizes the charm and beauty of the South like Charleston.  And Modern Trousseau’s new boutique on King Street is just about the perfect melding of two of my most favorite things.  Not only will the entire Modern Trousseau line be available for you lucky brides to try on but there will even be gowns exclusive to only the Charleston location.  All coming next month so get your appointments booked you lucky things!

Erin and Dylan are getting married this coming May at the Frontier Culture Museum in Virginia.  But before the big day, they celebrated their love for one another and Carolina blue in Chapel Hill.  Robyn Van Dyke was on hand to capture some wonderful stolen moments on the very picturesque campus.  And she should know about picturesque moments in Chapel Hill…you might remember we featured Robyn’s own gorgeous wedding in Chapel Hill last year.  Well she’s back, this time behind the camera. And from the look of these incredible images, I’d say she’s got a great career in the works!

See more of this beautiful engagement session on Robyn’s blog.  Thanks so much for sharing these images Robyn.  Can’t wait to see more of your work here on White Thread!  And congratulations to Erin and Dylan!

Proof that you don’t need a special occasion to get together for a fabulous photo session!  Jacquelyn & Jon wanted to celebrate their love just because (is there any better reason?!)  Photographer Jessica Horton shared these lovely images with us and we just love the subtle little nods to the holiday season.  Thanks Jessica, Jacquelyn + Jon.  Hope your holidays are filled with love!

I’ve been a wee bit preoccupied lately.  So I thought I’d share what’s consuming all my time and attention.

Yes it’s true!  Our beautiful baby boy arrived 3 days early.  I’ve never been so tired and happy in my life.  He’s so sweet and his wonderful tiny baby smell is completely intoxicating.  I am, in a word, smitten.

I’ll be blogging all about my adventures with him over on my nesting blog Honey + Fitz.  Come on over!

Meredith was sweet enough to share some images from her recent wedding to high school sweetheart Kevin.  After dating through college (at rival universities), the duo got engaged in July of 2008.  Meredith fully embraced the wedding planning experience, taking the next year + to plan their dream wedding.  As a Carolina native, she knew a big, formal wedding was just the ticket inclusive of all their friends & family.  Before 175 guests, they tied the knot at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Raleigh where the bride’s grandparents were charter members some forty years prior.

After the ceremony, guests were treated to a ballroom reception at the The State Club.  The room was transformed by dazzling pink uplighting, glimmering romantic candles and gorgeous floral centerpieces by Fresh Affairs.  As an added touch, Meredith set up a heritage table at the reception where they displayed portraits spanning generations of weddings in their newly joined family.

From Meredith:

“It was wonderful to see the guests enjoying our wedding but also taking a moment to recall other celebrations of love and marriage.  At the end of the evening filled with love and spent with friends & family, we make our grand exit amid a sea of sparklers and were whisked away in a limo and jetted off to Paris to being our honeymoon.”

I can’t envision a more perfect end to what I’m sure was an unforgettable day for the two of you.  Congratulations and thank you for sharing such a special moment with White Thread and our readers!

Other sources for this event include:
Photography:  Cinema One Studio
Cinematography: Cinematrimony
Invitations:  Crane & Co Letterpress Flourish via Swoozies
Cake:  Sweet Memories Bakery
Bridal Gown:  Paloma Blanca
Lighting:  Simpsound
DJ:  Joe Bunn DJ Company
Rentals:  CE Rental