Aquamarine Dream

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Aquamarine Dream | Revel in pretty shades of teal, turquoise, and more in this chic reception at Boone Hall Plantation

Charleston Wedding Out of the Garden wedding Boone Hall Plantation Boone Hall White Duvall Catering ooh! events Snyder Events EventWorks gown maddison row Garden Monique Lhuillier Vera Wang

Florals by Out of the Garden. Bridal gown by Monique Lhuillier (available in Charleston through Maddison Row). Wedding design and coordination by Stephanie Cisko of Viva L’Event. Photograph by f8 Photo Studios at Boone Hall Plantation.

SNOW WHITE: Out of the Garden designed Amanda’s bouquet and helped her stay within budget by utilizing in-season garden roses.

ALL IN A ROW: Amanda’s bridesmaids chose dresses in varying shades of turquoise.

A MODEL PAIR: Amanda wore Monique Lhuillier (available in Charleston through Maddison Row) while Ruben sported a classic Black by Vera Wang tux.

Bridal gown by Monique Lhuillier (available in Charleston through Maddison Row). Groom’s tux by Black by Vera Wang. Photograph by f8 Photo Studios.

COLOR POP: To increase the impact of turquoise, Stephanie used various shades of it in small doses everywhere, like with these napkins. “The color palette showed off our fun personalities and our romantic sides, too,” Amanda says.

OMBRÉ EFFECT: Tammy Kasarda of Cakes by Kasarda iced the cake in thick rosette ribbons that graduated from a rich teal to white. “When we tried Tammy’s cakes, she won our hearts,” Amanda says.

LIGHT BRIGHT: Tall pillar candles, votives, and bistro lights created an intimate glow throughout the Cotton Dock.

THE BELL JAR: Centerpieces brought the outdoors in with slabs of wood, Spanish moss, and pretty little bouquets magnified by glass cloches.

Wedding design and coordination by Stephanie Cisko of Viva L’Event. Décor and rentals by Ooh! Events, EventWorks, and Snyder Events. Cake by Cakes by Kasarda. Photograph by f8 Photo Studios.

Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by f8 Photo Studios.

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Amanda Rosa & Ruben Ocampo
August 25, 2013, Boone Hall Plantation

North Carolinians Amanda Rosa and Ruben Ocampo had their heart set on wedding at Boone Hall Plantation, so when a weekend unexpectedly opened up at the sought-after venue, they pounced even though it was only three months away. “I knew I needed help putting everything together,” says Amanda, who partnered up with Stephanie Cisko of Viva L’Event to streamline the day-of décor around turquoise (the couple’s favorite color). Stephanie suggested adding shades of white and peach along with gold accents. “I always work the style of the bride’s dress and location into the wedding colors,” she explains. The plantation’s gardens provided a stunning backdrop for the couple’s vows, while its rustic Cotton Dock made their reception feel casual. “We absolutely loved every part of our wedding!” says Amanda.

Vendor List:

Bridal Gown: Monique Lhuillier, available in Charleston through Maddison Row, www.maddisonrow.com

Cake: Cakes by Kasarda, www.cakesbykasarda.com

Catering: Duvall Catering & Events, www.duvallevents.com

Ceremony and Reception Location: Boone Hall Plantation, www.boonehallplantation.com

Décor and Rentals: EventWorks (www.eventworks.com), Snyder Events (www.snyderevents.com), Ooh! Events (www.theartofcreating.com)

Florist: Out of the Garden, www.theartofcreating.com

Groom’s Tux: Black by Vera Wang, www.verawang.com

Linens: CE Rentals, www.cerental.com

Photography: f8 Photo Studios, www.f8photostudios.com

Reception Entertainment: Joe Bunn DJ Company, www.bunndjcompany.com

Stationery: Minted, www.minted.com

Videography: Munn Brothers Films, www.munnbrothers.com

Wedding Design and Coordination: Viva L’Event, www.vivalevent.com

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