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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 23 2018

Geno & Jess | Palmetto Bluff

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October 22 2018

Kathryn & Hunter | Private Venue

The Wedding Row: Tell us about how you two met. Kathryn: Hunter and I met through mutual friends in the fall of 2011 at a bar called Town Hall in Washington D.C. It was the “Clemson bar”...

October 19 2018

A Lowcountry Love Affair Grand Reception | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

With couples getting anointed “Mr. and Mrs.” every weekend in the myriad nooks and crannies of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, the site’s seen more than its fair share of wedding day décor. And as...

October 18 2018

Becca & Tanner | The Creek Club at I’On

Becca and Tanner started dating when she was at Sweetbriar College and he was at Hampden Sidney College. Seven years after they started dating, they were happily ensconced in Charleston while he...

October 17 2018

Madison & Paul | The Cedar Room

TWR: Where did you meet? Madison: At work. A role in my job “allowed” me to go to Paul’s desk every day. Four months of professional interaction and happy hours led to us dating. TWR: When did you...

October 16 2018

Molly & Corbin | Engagement Session

If you’re a bride-to-be whose addicted to happily ever after stories; if you’re a romantic looking for some fuel to add to your hope tank; or if you have a friend who falls into that category (and...

October 15 2018

Katie & Mike | The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

Katie and Mike met through work (she was the chief of staff for the Republican National Congress and he was her predecessor), so it made sense that his proposal was touched by politics as well,...

October 12 2018

Vendor of the Month: Wimberly Fair Designs

Wimberly Fair not only has one of the coolest names (yep, it’s her real moniker) in the wedding world, she’s also one of Charleston’s biggest, most whimsical talents. Today she shares about the...

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Gotta Love It

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Backyard Beauty

Take one bride, pair her with a dear family friend with a flair for design, and a backyard reception goes from quaint to quite fabulous

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Color Them Happy

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Details Rule

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Bohemian Glam

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Nail Tips

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A Formal Affair

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Rose Parade

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A Trio of Trends

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True Blue

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Straight-Laced

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Turn off the Lights

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Life Imitates Art

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Pattern Play

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Warm to Color

From champagne to “oatmeal,” blush to rose, soft, warm hues ruled the runways

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Peace, Love & Happiness

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Take a Bow

K. Cooper Ray is on a mission to return menfolk to manners, one bow tie at a time. Find out how the local tastemaker teamed with Brooks Brothers to reinvent a wedding wear classic