Garden Party Glam

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Garden Party Glam | A pair of College of Charleston grads return to the Holy City for a garden party wedding steeped in vintage glamour

Charleston Wedding College of Charleston wedding Governor Thomas Bennett House Thomas Bennett House veil Co gown Garden Quiana Parler Shoes

Bridal gown by Annasul Y. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Bride's shoes from BHLDN. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Hair and makeup by Stuart Laurence Salon. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bride's gown by Annasul Y. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bride's gown by Annasul Y. Hair and makeup by Stuart Laurence Salon. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bride's gown by Annasul Y. Image by Carolina Photography.

Bride's gown by Annasul Y. Image by Carolina Photography at the Governor Thomas Bennett House

Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bride's gown by Annasul Y. Image by Carolina Photography.

Florals by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bouquet by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bridal gown by Annasul Y. Bouquets by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bridal gown by Annasul Y. Bouquet by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Bouquet by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Groom's attire by Joseph Abboud. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Groom's attire by Joseph Abboud. Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Wreath by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Florals by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Ceremony music by Classical Charleston. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Groom's attire by Joseph Abboud. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Planning & Design by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Florals by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Wedding design and coordination by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Florals by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Wedding and floral design and coordination by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Florals by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Wedding and floral design and coordination by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Wedding design and coordination by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Cake by Elaine's Events—Cakes of Distinction. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Wedding design and coordination by Loluma. Image by Carolina Photosmith.

Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Exit gown by Sue Wong. Image by Carolina Photosmith at the Governor Thomas Bennett House.

Lily Hughes & John Ohrenberger

October 26, 2013

Governor Thomas Bennett House

After donning mint-blue pumps and a birdcage veil, Atlanta resident Lily Hughes swapped vows with her College of Charleston sweetheart, John Ohrenberger, at the Governor Thomas Bennett House, where Loluma brought to life a world of enchantment with vintage-inspired seating spaces and hanging florals in deep purples, shades of green, and ivory. Complementing the secret garden setting, Lily’s bridesmaids sported storm-gray lace shorties while “bridesman” Will made quite the statement with his checkered tie and burlap-wrapped boutonniere. Following a thrilling throwdown night on the dance floor, Carolina Photosmith snapped Lily and her new hubs bolting through a sparkler send-off and making their way to an after-party where they continued celebrating until the wee hours.

Vendor List:
Baker: Elaine’s Events—Cakes of Distinction, www.ElainesEvents.com
Bar: Spike, www.SnyderEvents.com/bar-service
Bride’s Attire (gown) Annasul Y, www.AnnasulY.co.uk; (shoes) BHLDN, www.BHLDN.com
Bride’s Departure Dress: Sue Wong, www.SueWong.com
Caterer: Hamby, www.HambyCatering.com
Ceremony & Reception Location: Governor Thomas Bennett House, www.GovernorThomasBennettHouse.com
Groom’s Attire: Joseph Abboud, www.JosephAbboud.com
Hair & Makeup: Stuart Laurence Salon, www.SLSalon.com
Music: (ceremony) Classical Charleston, www.ClassicalCharleston.com; (reception) Quiana Parler & Friends, www.QuianaParlerandFriends.com
Photographer: Carolina Photosmith, www.CarolinaPhotosmith.com
Wedding and Floral Design & Coordination: Loluma, www.Loluma.com

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