Today’s real wedding comes to us from Allison Reisz who is shooting some incredible weddings in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area.  I first spoke with Allison a few months ago when I was researching all the fabulous ceremony and reception options in the area.  Let me tell you, she is a wealth of knowledge, knowing all the perfect nooks and crannies to get that quintessential Lowcountry image.

Jennifer + Brad were married at Palmetto Dunes, and even an unexpected late spring shower couldn’t put on a damper on festivities.  Arrangements were quickly made to move the ceremony indoors and a conference room served in place of the outdoor tent that was just too soggy to use.  But they did sneak outdoors after the ceremony when the storm had passed for some stunning shots.  How gorgeous are those flowers? So lush and magnificent!

What an absolutely gorgeous couple you two make!  Congrats Jennifer and Brad and thank you again for letting White Thread and readers share in your beautiful wedding day.

And another BIG thank you to Allison for sharing these images with us.  Her work is wonderful, I never get tired of looking her blog!

I am totally smitten with today’s real wedding.  Not only is photographer Juliet Elizabeth obvsiously super talented, she is also a warm and an all-around lovely person – exactly the kind of person you can feel comfortable with on a day that is sure to carry its fair share of anxious moments.  Nicole & Craig were married in one of my all time favorite churches – The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Charleston.  It doesn’t get much more regal than this!  Melanie Murphy of By Invitation Only worked with the couple on all the details of the day, keeping them cool under pressure (even in the July heat!) and bringing their vision of a truly Southern inspired affair to life.

And would you believe that that spectacular bouquet of white hydrangeas and bells of Ireland was crafted by the bride herself (as were all the other florals! Holy DIY undertaking!)  Back in a bit with reception details from the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation.

Today I’m featuring a beautiful Hilton Head Island wedding photographed by the husband and wife team of Anna & Spencer.  A quick look at their wedding invitations by Mew Paper Arts reveals the waterfront location to come.  I love the Mad Libs inspired rsvp card.  How cute!

{Photo credit:  Mew Paper Arts}

Jolie + Kevin’s beautiful wedding took place at the lovely Windows on the Waterway on Hilton Head Island. Fittingly named for its water’s edge location, Windows on the Waterway offers romantic sunset views, moss draped live oaks and everything else that is wonderful and perfect about the Lowcountry. I love their clean navy, white with pops of yellow color palette.  Nautical but still fun and festive!

In keeping with the nautical vibe, adorable miniature sail boats with number adorned sails were used to denote table numbers.  What a simple, but beautiful decor element.  Coupled with a large vessel of bright yellow lemons and you have a perfect, un-fussy centerpiece.

What gorgeous sun-basked images from Anna & Spencer!  The light is just amazing. Good light makes everyone look beautiful, not that these two needed any help in that department!

Congratulations to the happy couple!  I loved sharing in the happiness of the day with you!

What an absolute treat it has been to feature today’s real wedding.  I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have!  If you’re just joining in the fun, you’ve got some catching up to do! (vol. I, II, III).  The ladies of WED Charleston really outdid themselves with this Lowndes Grove wedding.  There is prettiness around every corner!

Let’s discuss food for a moment shall we?  I LOOOOOVE food.  I’m that girl in the restaurant taking pictures of her plate before touching it…and then eating every last smidge.  Hence I love all of these beautiful images of Eimile + Drue’s hor d’oeuvres.  Every last impeccable detail was handled by the chefs at Lowndes Grove.  And what a perfect, Lowcountry inspired menu it is!

From Ellen at WED:
“Southern food was featured to really showcase the flavors of the Lowcountry to their international guests – crab cakes, andouille sausage in puff pastry, mini fried green tomatoes, oyster shooters, etc! Mini BBQ biscuits, sweet potato fries, and milkshakes were also passed around the dance floor at 10:30 to cure those late night munchies!”

…and now I’m starving.  Thanks Ellen!

What an absolutely magical event.  Thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you to Ellen and the entire team at WED for sending us this wedding and to the wonderful Marni Rothschild for sharing the impeccable images.  Both of these amazing women and their teams are based out of Charleston, SC but travel extensively to bring wedding magic where ever it’s needed.  Spend some time on Marni’s website as well as the WED website and blog for oodles more eye candy.  I hope to share a lot more of their work on White Thread in the future!

And of course, congratulations and best wishes to the happy newlyweds!  All vendor resources are listed below for your continued inspiration & planning benefit.

Bride’s dress: Anna Maier – Ulla Maija purchased at Maddison Row
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Thread purchased at Maddison Row
Brides’s hair & makeup: Stuart Laurence Salon
Flowers: H.B. Stems
Transportation: Swept Away Tours
Rentals: Snyder Event Rentals
Cake: Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal

Today, White Thread is delivering an explosion of eye candy thanks to the wonderful team over at WED Charleston and the incomparable Marni Rothschild.  So far we’ve gotten a look at Eimile + Drue’s beautiful ceremony at Lowndes Grove (see here and here to catch up).

Next up, the explosion of gorgeousness that is the reception tent.  I love how the color palette here was kept clean and neutral with sparkle and texture added in via the chandeliers and incredibly subtle custom creme sequin linens.  It really imparts a modern element on the whole space and lets the INCREDIBLE florals get the attention they rightfully deserve.  Designed by H.B. Stems out of Beaufort, SC the mix of coral and orange french tulips, garden roses, ranunculus, and peonies are fresh, feminine, springy beauties.

A larger tent was set up for the bar with two smaller adjacent tents to create a VIP cabana-like feel. Modern outdoor lounge furniture from Snyder Lounge completed the look.   Guests could escape the dance party for a breather but still feel like they were in the middle of everything.  The best of both worlds!  WED brought in more color by draping the ceiling of the lounge cabanas with a coral faux dupioni silk.  The result is a stunningly unexpected burst of color.

Don’t you just want to live in that cabana?  I do! I do!  Maybe Ellen and her team can just come build one in my backyard…must figure out how to deal with hurricane season though I suppose…

More coming right up, including an hors d’oeuvres spread that will have you wondering why we ever eat “normal” size portions of anything when the mini versions are so stinkin’ cute.