Beach Bride

Summer 2018

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Beach Bride | Looking for the perfect gown? Find it here as you explore the world of portrait-perfect locations amid the beaches, marshes, and wild pastures of Seabrook Island

Out of the Garden fashion ooh! events Garden Lindsey Nowak Perry Vaile

“Kendall” corseted tulle gown with pearl accents by Emily Kotarski Bridal. Pearl jacket earrings from Southern Protocol Bridal. Carolina Marsh Tacky pony, “Silky”, from Seabrook Island Club Equestrian Center. Florals by Out of the Garden. Location: Seabrook Island, Beach Access 6. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Emily Kotarski Bridal. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Carol Hannah’s “Lutosa” metallic silver gown from Southern Protocol Bridal. “Andes” smoky quartz crown by Emma Katzka. Hammered cuff from Out of Hand. Location: Seabrook Island, Beach Access 6. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Carol Hannah’s “Lutosa” Carol Hannah’s “Lutosa” metallic silver gown from Southern Protocol Bridal. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Rue de Seine’s “Aria Violet” crepe gown with hand-knotted fringe from Lovely Bride. Gold hoop earrings and Louis et Cie’s “Kizzy” gold suede heels with raffia ties and pompoms, both from Copper Penny. Pink Italian leather clutch with hand-painted 18K gold designs from Out of Hand. Diamond ring from Gold Creations. Location: Seabrook Island, Beach Access 6 Boardwalk. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Rue de Seine’s “Aria Violet” from Lovely Bride. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Rachel Zoe’s silk and cotton fil coupé tiered V-neck dress with ruffled sleeves from MODELBRIDE. Morganite and diamond rose gold ring from Gold Creations. Location: Seabrook Island Club Equestrian Center. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Joanna August’s “Michelle” tulle gown in “Winter Song” from Bella Bridesmaids. Lariat necklace from Copper Penny. Location: Seabrook Island Lake House, Pond Trail. (Photograph by Perry Vaile)

Joanna August’s “Michelle” tulle gown in “Winter Song” from Bella Bridesmaid. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Rebecca Shoneveld’s “Devon” corseted fit-to-flare Spanish jacquard gown from Southern Protocol Bridal. Beaded drop earrings from Copper Penny. Bracelets from Out of Hand. Jude Frances’s moonstone and diamond ring from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Chair from Ooh! Events. Location: Seabrook Island Lake House, Pond Trail. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Rebecca Shoneveld’s “Devon” from Southern Protocol Bridal. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Tara Keely’s Alençon lace and tulle gown in peach and sherbet from Verità. A Bridal Boutique. Jude Frances’s earrings from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Morganite and diamond rose gold ring from Gold Creations. Ribbon sash from The Gown Collective. Bouquet by Out of the Garden. Location: Seabrook Island, Seabrook Island Road. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Casablanca’s “Cheyenne” laser-cut lace and stretch satin georgette gown from Palmetto Bridal Boutique. Gold hairpin by Emma Katzka. Opal and diamond earrings and morganite and diamond rose gold ring, both from Gold Creations. Location: Seabrook Island Club Equestrian Center. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Casablanca’s “Cheyenne” gown from Palmetto Bridal Boutique. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Jahde Leather Atelier necklace. Florals from Out of the Garden. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Silk gown, pink tulle overlay, and Sara Gabriel’s veil, all from The Gown Collective. “Pasta di Vetro” pink cameo earrings from The Hidden Countship. Ring by Gold Creations. Florals by Out of the Garden. Ceremony site by Ooh! Events. Location: Seabrook Island Lake House, back lawn. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Tent lounge by Ooh! Events. Location: Seabrook Island Club Ocean Terrace. Photograph by Perry Vaile

“Mariposa” gown from Kate McDonald Bridal. Kendra Scott earrings from Bella Bridesmaids. Tent and lounge from Out of Hand. Florals by Out of the Garden. Location: Seabrook Island Club, Ocean Terrace. Note: Sea Island residents, club members, and off-island couples can rent the Seabrook Island Club Ocean Terrace for ceremonies. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Florals from Out of the Garden. Photograph by Perry Vaile

“Mariposa” gown from Kate McDonald Bridal. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Top from Model Bride. Photograph by Perry Vaile

Photograph by Perry Vaile

Photographs by:

Perry Vaile

Photographs: Perry Vaile
Hair & Makeup: Meg Ann Workman
Styling: Lindsey Nowak with Quinn Sherman
Décor & Rentals by Ooh! Events
Florals by Out of the Garden
Shot on location throughout Seabrook Island
Model: Katrina Koomen with Directions USA

FASHION, ACCESSORIES, & RENTAL SOURCES:

For attire and jewelry sources, please see the individual image credits and then visit our vendor directory here.

Photographs by Perry Vaile - Hair & Makeup by Meg Ann Workman - Styling by Lindsey Nowak with Quinn Sherman Décor & Rentals by Ooh! Events - Florals by Out of the Garden - Shot on location throughout Seabrook Island

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