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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.

Charleston Wedding Gown Boutique of Charleston lovely bride betty bridal palmetto bridal southern protocol bridal gown maddison row kate mcdonald verita

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

The Wedding Row

November 14 2018

Chelsea & Dan | Legare Waring House

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November 13 2018

Lauren & Rick | Boone Hall Plantation

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November 12 2018

Jamie & Benjamin | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

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November 9 2018

Styled Shoot | The Governor Thomas Bennett House

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November 8 2018

Emily & Robby | Cannon Green

Everyone wants their Big Day to be memorable and Emily, a Seattle gal, and Robby, a machinist in the Navy, surely won’t forget theirs. It started off with the first look in Hampton Park, which was...

November 7 2018

Styled Bridal Shoot | Folly Beach

What do you get when you combine an Emily Kotarski wedding gown with a gorgeous crown from Emma Katzka and a bouquet of eucalyptus, roses, and pink queen protea? The ultimate Boho look. For this...

November 6 2018

Torrey & Ryan | Hibernian Hall

After a couple of rescheduled blind dates, Torrey and Ryan met for drinks; drinks turned to dinner, dinner turned into after-dinner drinks, and … well, let’s just say two years later they had moved...

November 5 2018

Lauren & Dylan | Boone Hall Plantation

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Tons of Texture

Sara Jacoby & Dominick Maggio, April 21, 2012, Lowndes Grove Plantation

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Lace Me Up

Layers, tiers, and new patterns—oh my! Designers embrace the old-world material in myriad forms for modern looks

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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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The Power of Flowers

Megan McNally & Michael Spillars; October 18, 2008, Charleston’s French Huguenot Church & the Francis Marion Hotel

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A Formal Affair

<p> A North Carolina couple enjoys an elegant celebration steeped in tradition</p>

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Happy at Home

Host a reception where you grew up? Sure! This Charleston bride shares how she squeezed 300-plus guests into her parent’s Ansonborough abode

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Affairs to Remember - Woodland Fairy Tale

Imagine yourself in a woodland feast reception under the oaks

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Up the Cozy Factor

Decorator-styled details ruled this wedding and reception in the tiny fishing village of Beaufort, South Carolina

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On the Road

Two Upcountry natives migrate to the coast for a celebration replete with personal traditions and touches

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Back to the Future

A College of Charleston grad returns to her old stomping grounds to wed her dream fellow at her dream location amid a sea of color

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Signs of the Times

Sara Lofton and Gregg Pavone, owners of Charleston-based Limelight Custom Sign Co., channel their talents into their Big Day at Boone Hall's Cotton Dock

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Southern Comfort

For her Big Day, a San Francisco-based bride returns to her Lowcountry roots

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Season’s Greetings: Sweetgrass Dreams

A Charleston Bride dreams up a reception starring a sweetgrass-basket cake that's for the ages

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Elevate Your Taste

Wood turner Ashley Harwood crafts custom cake stands that you’ll love long after the last crumb is gone

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DIY Plus Professional Polish Make a Perfect Union

Emily Mullins & Pepe Diaz-Llaneza; October 18, 2009, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

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Nail Tips

Pretty—and pain-free—manicures? Here’s how

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Top It Off

Feast your eyes on this treasure chest of jewels ranging from ultra-fine to utterly fashionable. Whether you’re dressing for your wedding or any of the myriad events leading up to it, these pieces add polish—and panache