A Real-Life Modern Elopement

Fall/Winter 2016

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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

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Bride Jess' bridal look (and Big Day) shared a palette and style that works any time of year. (Photo by Aaron & Jillian Photography)

The bride wore statement shoes designed by Harriet Wilde to add a touch of glam to her wedding day look. (Photo by Aaron & Jillian Photography)

Luxury boutique hotel Zero George in Charleston served as accommodations for the couple and the perfect “getting ready” location. (Photo by Aaron & Jillian Photography)

Jess and Patrick planned their elopement with thoughtful detail and timeless style. Miele Events worked with an all-white palette accented by lush greenery for a loose, organic look. (Photo by Aaron & Jillian Photography)

The couple exchanged vows with a simple ceremony made for two. The planner's husband officiated. (Photo by Aaron & Jillian Photography)

A white buttercream cake punctuated with greens and a simple silk ribbon tied into the thoughtful design. (Photo by Aaron & Jillian Photography)

The couple toasted to a lifetime of adventure ahead. (Photo by Aaron & Jillian Photography)

(Photo Aaron & Jillian Photography)

Photographs by:

Aaron & Jillian Photography

From the editors of Style Me Pretty in partnership with Charleston Weddings

Jess & Patrick McGraw
May 23, 2016
Legare Waring House

When Raleigh, North Carolina-based couple Jess and Patrick McGraw set out to plan their wedding, a destination elopement felt like a fit for their travel-loving personalities. Wanting a romantic adventure (and a locale they could return to for anniversaries), they chose Charleston for its unique beauty and bustling food scene. With the help of Pure Luxe Bride, they designed a wedding day made for two without sacrificing style in the least. The ceremony, held at the Legare Waring House, included an after-party for two with a white buttercream cake and a champagne toast. As for the savings from the wedding? That went toward a dream honeymoon in Italy and Greece.

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Vendor List:

Images: Aaron & Jillian Photography, www.AaronandJillian.com

Coordination, design: Pure Luxe Bride, www.PureLuxeBride.com

Venue: Legare Waring House, www.LegareWaringHouse.com

Florals: Miele Events, www.MieleEvents.com

Rentals: Snyder Events, www.SnyderEvents.com

Cake: Sablée, www.ShopSablee.com

Officiant: Justin Follmer, www.PureLuxeBride.com

Beauty: Paper Dolls Wedding Hair & Makeup, www.MyCharlestonWeddingHair.com

Bride’s attire: Theia (gown, available in Charleston through Lovely); The Wild Rose Accessories (hair clip); www.Etsy.com/Shop/TWRAccessories; Harriet Wilde (shoes), www.HarrietWilde.com; Diamonds Direct (ring), www.DiamondsDirect.com; Marchesa (earrings), www.Marchesa.com

Bridal boutique: Alexia’s Bridal, www.AlexiasBridal.com

Groom’s attire: Indochino (suit), www.Indochino.com; Cole Haan (shoes), www.ColeHaan.com; Blue Nile (cuff links), www.BlueNile.com

Hotel: Zero George Street, www.ZeroGeorge.com

Calligraphy: Jillian Cramer

Cake knife, server: Anthropologie, www.Anthropologie.com

Silk ribbon: Silk & Willow, www.SilkandWillow.com

Leather notebook: Rustico, www.Rustico.com

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