Citrus Dream



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Citrus Dream | Summer picnic in the park for your Big Day? We say, oh, yes …

“Our town is draped in color,” says shutterbug Alex Thornton, who dreamt up this inspirational shoot drenched in popsicle hues to highlight just that. When it came to the location, she aimed for an under-the-radar locale: Hampton Park. “It invites you in with all its gorgeous trees, floral displays, green spaces, pond, and gazebo. Every nook and cranny boasts Charleston goodness,” she says. With a roster of local talent onboard, she set about creating an intimate, cheerful vibe in keeping with a “romantic, whimsical, modern aesthetic” says Alex. Citrus accents added freshness to the scene, which we say would fit a summer reception, rehearsal dinner, or brunch just splendidly.

 

Vendor List
 
Photography, design, coordination: Alex Thornton, www.AlexThornton.com
Floral design: Anna Bella Florals, www.AnnaBellaFlorals.com
Rentals: Ooh! Events (furniture), www.OohEvents.com; Polished! (tabletop items), www.PolishedTabletop.com
Stationery suite: Hatch Cove Designs, www.Etsy.com/Shop/HatchCoveDesigns
Cake: Stephany Hicks, www.Instagram.com/FannyBHicks
Bridal attire: Louvienne from Lovely Bride (gown), www.LovelyBride.com; Emma Katzka (earrings and bracelet), www.EmmaKatzka.com; Trumpet & Horn (engagement ring), www.TrumpetandHorn.com
Beauty: Marley Simmons, www.MarleySimmonsMua.com
Groom’s attire: The Black Tux, www.TheBlackTux.com
Decorative ribbon: Susanna Luck with Nettle Textiles (Etsy), www.Etsy.com/Shop/NettleTextiles 
Vintage car: Lowcountry Valet & Shuttle Co., www.LowcountryValet.com 
Models: Caroline Harris (bride); Ken Aponte (groom)

 

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