The stars may have aligned when Sarah and Colin met at a popcorn stand in a Charlotte, North Carolina, bar. But it was actually the sun, moon, and earth aligning that saw them to the next step....
Eloping has come to mean something different these days than in years past. It can be the traditional version with a couple heading out for a getaway and a simple ceremony a deux; it can be that plus a super styled ceremony and celebratory meal for the pair; or it can be an ultra-intimate affair with the betrothed and a few choice loved ones in a decked out but dainty setup. Today’s post focuses on the latter, and features a newly opened venue, 159 Rutledge, along with real-life married couple Maddison and Matthew (who happened to meet at Trader Joe’s). We just had to show it to you because it delivers such a bright, cheery version of a still-life setting resplendent with fruits and flowers that would be relatively easy to replicate. Got a guest list of under 10? Down with vows exchanged outside a church but before family and friends? Craving the celebration of a shared meal and cake to cut? This little to-do has it all. Long live the life of less is more luxury!
Photographer and co-planner: Adelaide Brook and Benjamin Baggott with Bare Bones Beauty and Photograph｜Models: Madison Myers and Matthew｜Venue: Monica Vanderbeck | 159 Rutledge ｜Hair + Makeup: Brittany at Wild Ivory Beauty｜Florist: Caroline Spelman at Juniper and Jasmine Designs｜Invitations: Memory Lane Paperie｜Cake: Amanda Borger at Baker and the Farmer｜Macaroons: Sugar and Spice Bakery｜Dress: Alexa Clark at Mount Pleasant Bridal｜Tuxedo Rental: Danna Wolf at Charleston Tuxedo｜Rentals: Adorn Charleston and Eventhaus｜Ribbons: Greenhouse Wax Seals
