Awash in Color



WRITER CREDIT: 
PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT: 
Awash in Color | Jane Barron & David Hanisch; Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

"I’m a huge fan of color,” says Jane Barron. “And since our wedding was to take place outside in the spring, I wanted the colors to be bright and vibrant. But,” she adds, “I also wanted the décor and flowers to be simple and not overwhelming.” With that vision in mind, Jane told floral maven Lisa Thomas of Ooh! Events she wanted her favorite color (purple) and her fiancé’s favorite (orange) to rule their Magnolia Plantation and Gardens wedding. Lisa was on board from the start as she, too, loves bold pairings, and as the two colors sit on opposite ends of the color wheel and are thus complementary.

 To keep the palette natural and deep, Lisa varied the mix of blooms. “The trick is that we used about five types of orange flowers with slightly different tones and textures,” she says, “and the same goes for the purples—we used pale Blue Bird roses, thistle, and blooming lavender.” As Lisa pulled together the bridal bouquet, she emphasized the event’s organic style by spreading the disparate colors unevenly, and clustering like hues to avoid a forced, overly balanced look.

Then, to allow Jane’s bouquet—and groom David Hanisch’s orange boutonnière—to stand out at the ceremony, Lisa opted for tone-on-tone purple blossoms in the bridesmaid bouquets. When the reception rolled around, orange tulips mingled with sprays of curly willow in tabletop arrangements while tall, cylindrical vases filled with oranges, lavender roses, and white hydrangeas dressed buffet areas. All in all, the effect, like the colorful couple themselves, was refreshingly unforgettable. 
 

Vendors

Catering: Carolina Catering 
Ceremony and Reception Location: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Florist: Out of Hand
Planner and Rentals: Ooh! Events
Photographer: Heather Forsythe

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...