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Gotta Love It | Hunting for a gown? How about a going-away ensemble or chic shortie? We've got your covered. Here are the top 10 best looks embodying today’s trends.

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Bodycon Dresses - Ensemble: “Ines” by Kate McDonald Boutiques: Kate McDonald Bridal, Lovely Bride

Tiered Layers - Gown: “The Rutledge” by Lela Rose Boutique: Available locally through Maddison Row

Short Courthouse Frocks - Gown: “Camilla” by Tadashi Shoji Boutique: Available locally through MODELBRIDE

Princess Power - Gown: “Sofia” by Ines di Santo Boutique: Available locally through Betty Bridal

Flirty Ruffles - Looks: “Lucy” bodysuit with “Harlow” slacks (near right) and “Lucy” gown (far right), all by Alexandra Grecco Boutique: Lovely Bride

Thigh-High Slits - Gown: Style 018 by Sophia Tolli Boutique: Available locally through Palmetto Bridal Boutique

Fanciful Feathers - Gown: “Ava” by Calla Blanche Boutique: Available locally through Verità. A Bridal Boutique

Elaborate Trains - Gown: “Giselle” with train by Kelly Faetanini Boutique: Available locally through Gown Boutique of Charleston

Bare Shoulders - Gown: “Beverly” by Marchesa Notte Boutique: Lovely Bride

Big, Beautiful Bows - Gown: “Be Flirty” by Romona New York Boutique: Available locally through Southern Protocol Bridal

SHOPS

Betty Bridal Atelier

Gown Boutique of Charleston

Kate McDonald Bridal

Lovely Bride

Maddison Row

Palmetto Bridal Boutique

Southern Protocol Bridal

Verita, A Bridal Boutique

Photographs (2) courtesy of Kate McDonald Bridal; Photographs (10) courtesy of the designers

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October 4 2019

Wiki Wiki Styled Wedding

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October 3 2019

Liz & Chris | Lowndes Grove Plantation

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October 2 2019

Inali & Leon | Engagement Session

Inali and Leon met on a college trip to Washington D.C. back in 2012. Inali’s first impression? Leon was the strangest man she had ever met. Six years later, after some solid QT together, she...

October 1 2019

Savannah & Jared | Private Residence

We love how bride Savannah operates. That dress she’s sporting? It was purchased at what was formerly The Gown Collective (and now is Magnolia Bride, an upscale gown consignment shop downtown on...

September 30 2019

Meryl & Emily | Cannon Green

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September 27 2019

Shannon & Russell | The Gadsden House

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September 26 2019

Chic Styled Shoot | Folly Beach

You know all those paradise weddings you’ve seen? Those where the bride and groom are standing on a windswept beach with palms blowing in the wind and the bride’s veil flutters almost as much as her...

September 20 2019

Michelle & Patrick | The Gadsden House

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Gotta Love It

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Sweet Magnolias

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Oh, Happy Day!

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Details Rule

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Roses Are Red…

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Braving the Elements

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Modern Romance

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Breath of Fresh Air

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Bowled Over

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Fall Lightens Up

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Get Your Bargain On!

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What's Old is New (and Charming, Too!)

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The Nature of It All

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Nature’s Bounty

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True Blue

Nikki Bolton & Brad Ellis, July 2, 2011, Legare Waring House

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Made With Love

When a graphic artist bride and her design-savvy mother roll up their sleeves, they craft a DIY wedding as stylish as it is within reach

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Peace, Love & Happiness

A couple of city slickers ditch the concrete jungle for a wedding weekend in the lovely Lowcountry

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Gossip, Girl!

From new dress shops to chic stuff for your mom (and mom-in-law), and lipstick that’s so pretty you’ll pucker right up, here’s the latest in wedding style headlines