Blooming Beauty

Spring 2016

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Blooming Beauty | Warm breezes and fit-to-bursting flowers beckon you to revel in the abundance that is spring in Charleston

Ashley Brook Perryman bouquets Corbin Gurkin Lindsey Nowak

Arrangement by Gathering Floral + Event Design.

Paige’s “Paige” silk gown with taffeta bodice and tulle skirt with painted floral appliqués from White on Daniel Island. Birdsong’s gold and apatite earrings from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Alexis Bittar’s crystal, mother-of-pearl, and howlite bracelet from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. 18K gold, diamond, lemon quartz, and mother-of-pearl ring from Roberto Coin.

Katherine McDonald’s “Banks” gown from Kate McDonald Bridal. Darling London’s “Hayden” embroidered jacket from Out of Hand. Sea + Stone’s 14K yellow gold, coral, and diamond earrings from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Robert Coin’s 18K rose gold, pink agate, and diamond ring from Paulo Geiss Jewelers.

Modern Trousseau’s “Courtney” European embroidered tulle halter custom-made with “Tigerlily” French tulle skirt, both available at flagship boutiques in Charleston, Nashville, and Savannah. New Barocco collection’s 18K gold and diamond bangle from Roberto Coin. Plomo’s “Adela” flats from Anthropologie. Bouquet by Gathering Floral + Event Design.

Monique Lhuillier’s “Ella” silk tulle and floral lace gown from Maddison Row. Ann Lightfoot’s quartz necklace and Irene Neuwirth’s 18K yellow gold and moonstone ring, both from RTW.

Theia’s “Fae” silk floral halter gown from Fabulous Frocks. Chatelain Collection by David Yurman’s silver, amethyst, and topaz earrings from REEDS Jewelers. Bouquet by Gathering Floral + Event Design.

Martina Liana Separates’ “Blake” silk lace body suit and “Stevie” silk tulle skirt, both from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Jimmy Choo’s “Viola” heels from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant.

Katherine McDonald’s “Marlton” blue lace gown from Kate McDonald Bridal. 18K yellow gold, diamond, and pearl earrings from Croghan’s Jewel Box. David Yurman’s sterling silver, topaz, and diamond ring and 14K white gold bangle with diamonds, both from REEDS Jewelers.

Justin Alexander’s 9818 high-low embroidered lace gown from The Bridal House of Charleston. 14K rose gold, pink amethyst, and diamond ring from Polly’s Fine Jewelry. Kwiat’s 18K white gold and diamond floral earrings from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. Jimmy Choo’s “Lilyth” heels and Clara Kasavina’s “Samira” clutch (on table), both from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant.

Lela Rose’s “The Vineyard” silk embroidered floral gown from Maddison Row. 14K yellow gold labradorite and opal earrings from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. 14K white gold, emerald, and diamond estate ring from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Hellebore garland by Gathering Floral + Event Design.

Jim Hjelm’s 8556 silk organza gown with floral print and detachable watteau train from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Ottod’Ame’s “Anna” eyelet jacket from Out of Hand. Stylist’s antique cameo pin. Diamond and pearl earrings from Roberto Coin.

Modern Trousseau’s “Sierra” silk gown with gold and rose embroidered blooms available at flagship boutiques in Charleston, Nashville, and Savannah. Twigs & Honey’s No. 505 hair accessory with opals from LulaKate. 14K rose gold, rose quartz, and diamond ring from Polly’s Fine Jewelry. L.K. Bennett’s “Florisa” gold heels from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant.

Enchanting by Mon Cheri’s 116128 chiffon gown with embroidered illusion back from Palmetto Bridal Boutique. Amaryllis from Gathering Floral + Event Design.

Jenny Packham’s “Mariana” beaded silk sheath from White on Daniel Island. Twigs & Honey’s No. 519 hair accessory with crystals from LulaKate. Kwiat’s 18K white gold and diamond earrings from Paulo Geiss Jewelers.

Bouquet by Gathering Floral + Event Design.

Katherine McDonald’s “Essex” silk lace halter top from Kate McDonald Bridal. Twigs & Honey’s no. 566 veil from LulaKate.

Photographs by:

Corbin Gurkin

As gardens come alive once more throughout the Holy City, we showcase gowns and accessories that bloom, too, with their own floral motifs. Join us as we pop into an 18th century home along the cobblestones of Chalmers Street in the French Quarter, and revel in a mix of bountiful bouquets and feminine frocks.

Credits:

Photographs by Corbin Gurkin, www.CorbinGurkin.com
Styling by Lindsey Nowak, www.LindseyNowak.com
Beauty by Ashley Brook Perryman, www.ABPMakeup.com
Florals and Décor by Gathering Floral + Event Design, www.gatheringevents.com

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