Fall/Winter 2016

11/2016
Best Dressed | The season’s richest bridal looks showcase all the color, opulence, and silhouettes of early 20th-century glamour. Here, these toniest of gowns are right at home amidst the recently restored Gibbes Museum of Art,  a paradise of Edwardian style
Rich in Love | Two foodies­—he’s worked at Oceana, The Obstinate Daughter, and Wild Olive and she’s penning her first cookbook—tie the knot on All Hallows’ Eve at the bride’s family home on Sullivan’s Island
Color Them Happy | <div> Two Charleston-based luminaries—a nationally lauded artist and her golf pro sweetheart—marry on a stunning fall day brimming with color</div> <div> &nbsp;</div>
Chance Encounter | On her first night out in Charleston, Elizabeth bumped into the man of her dreams
Dream Day | From a cell-phone charging station to signature, well, everything, this white-glove wedding invites you to experience the good life
Q&A with Style Me Pretty's Abby Larson | We visit with the wedding guru to see what’s on her mind and why she loves our fair city
A Real-Life Modern Elopement | Want to save money but not skimp on style? Take a cue from Style Me Pretty, who introduces us to this North Carolina couple who oh-so fashionably eloped to Charleston's Legare Waring House 
Girls Gone Mild | Forget the clubs, hit the coast! Plan the ultimate girl’s getaway with gorgeous ideas from the pros and Style Me Pretty 
Trendcast: Stationery | Get an inside look at what Style Me Pretty editors say are the next big things in wedding stationery
Great Thinking! | Warm up a cool weather wedding with autumnal hues like this charmer at The William Aiken House
Good Tidings | Let the holidays fill your winter wedding with a cozy, festive look
Keep It Cool | Put the “country” in Lowcountry with a laid-back reception—skeet shoot-out included!—like this one at the bride’s Yonges Island childhood home
Strike Gold | Love a bold hue like gold? Work it into your wedding in unexpected ways and temper it with anchor colors
Handmade Heirlooms | Register for hand-hewn culinary and cocktail tools from one of Charleston’s own makers
Time for Tepees! | Ain’t no party like a tepee party! Gather with guests in these hip huts to celebrate your Big Day in style
What's Old is New (and Charming, Too!) | Chaos To Art’s re-imagined antique treasures find new life as wedding party surcees, DIY décor, and more
Shop Etsy Like a Pro | Want to get the most out of Etsy (and save your wedding budget)? Read on
A-List Charleston Etsy Shops | Check out this quick look at some of our favorite Charleston Etsy shops
Top It Off | Feast your eyes on this treasure chest of jewels ranging from ultra-fine to utterly fashionable. Whether you’re dressing for your wedding or any of the myriad events leading up to it, these pieces add polish—and panache
Maybe Running Away Is for You … | Want to elope? See how this couple lined up their perfect day in Charleston with a little Googling, a marriage license, and a park permit
Wedding Shower | 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 
Love It! Fall-Winter 2016 Shopping | Star in your own luxe love story with these truly stylish treasures scouted right here in the Holy City

The Wedding Row

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