Anne Barge

October 2024
The ins and outs of a surprise wedding, from a bride who pulled it off

October 2024

July 2024
From a smattering of historical spaces to a 16-piece pop orchestra, how one pro-planner bride pulled out all the stops for her own nuptials

January 2024
From a Champagne-carrying burro to a silent disco, this black-tie bash at Kiawah’s Mingo Point was full of fun surprises

November 2019
Love jawdropping flowers? This outdoor wedding at the colonial plantation Middleton Place in Charleston will blow you away

July 2019
Lowndes Grove Plantation welcomes this Charleston wedding that marries rustic barn details with high-end style

July 2018
Host a reception where you grew up? Sure! This Charleston bride shares how she squeezed 300-plus guests into her parent’s Ansonborough abode

March 2018
Bridesmaids in boldly colored gowns blooming with floral patterns? You gotta see all this gorgeousness to believe it

October 2017
We’re over-the-moon for this wedding that’s run through with oysters. Learn how to flavor your wedding with just such a theme without going overboard

October 2016
In October 2015, it was the 1,000-year flood. This year, it was Hurricane Matthew. Bummer for Big Days? We think not. See how this couple—one of many—proves love trumps any storm that rolls into Charleston 

May 2016
With homes in Texas and the Holy City, this couple aimed for Charleston charm on their Big Day

February 2016
Charm and luxury meet at this delightful Middleton Place wedding  

November 2014
They say all good things come in threes, and Anne Barge's three new collections—filled with satin beauties and lacy stunners—proves no exception

February 2013
An "illusion" -producing layer of tulle makes covering up a sensual affair

February 2013
Anna McCutchen & David Shuford, April 7, 2012, Lowndes Grove Plantation

January 2012
Fabulous Frocks’ Sarah Black explains how to save stylishly

The Wedding Row

February 14 2022
Written By Melissa Reardon Photographs By Lucy Cuneo A transplant from Virginia, Weston “Wes” McAfee vividly remembers the first time he saw his future bride-to-be. Charleston native Dana Elaine...

December 29 2021
An Elegant Affair Proves New Year’s Eve Might Just Be The Perfect Time To Start A New Life Together By Joanne O’Sullivan | Images by Brandon Lata Photography Few people anywhere in the...

December 16 2021
A Match Made in Heaven Classic white blooms, greenery, and wooden elements set off this stunning Charleston wedding under the oaks When it comes to love and marriage, couples who pair well...

December 2 2021
A Charleston Winter Wedding Embraces the Season with Sophistication and Glamour Just a few hours before sunset in mid-winter, Charleston takes on a certain golden glow, unparalleled at any other...

November 17 2021
Take Cues from this Intimate Dreamy Blue “I Do” Amy Bronston and Trevor Pittman’s love story reads like a romantic movie. It was during the 2019 holiday season in Washington DC, where...

October 28 2021
This Halloween matrimony perfectly plays up the holiday—with a dash of fun and plenty of class in a scenic coastal Charleston setting By Joanne O’Sullivan | Images by Anne Rhett Photography...

October 11 2021
By Melissa Reardon | Images by Kelsey Halm Photo Expert Advice for a Beautiful Fall Bouquet With seasonal change comes an exciting rich color palette and tons of texture with which to design....

September 29 2021
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Photos by Dana Cubbage Weddings | Written by Melissa Reardon They say the greatest marriages are built on teamwork. And indeed, it’s one of the marital building blocks...