Island Country



Island Country | Ashley Taylor & Mark Cashell; April 11, 2009, Private Home on Wadmalaw Island

Advice

“Do as much as possible before the week of the wedding. And once the guests arrive? Let go and enjoy!” —Ashley Cashell

Cost-Saving Tips

Favorite: Bloom where You’re planted
Mother of the bride Jane Taylor planted late-blooming daffodils, giant delphiniums, foxgloves, and larkspur at the family farm on Wadmalaw Island to dress the outdoor ceremony and reception site and to create centerpieces.

The Details

Napkins: Made from vintage sheets
Lounge Area: The neighbor’s Adironack chairs
Getaway “Car:” The farm’s old, red Massey Ferguson tractor

Total Spent: $38,000


Vendors

Cake: Elisabeth Hanckel, (843) 568-3008; ehcakes@yahoo.com
Caterer: Hamby Catering
Day-of coordinator: Caroline Bevon, (843) 881-2068
Music: Deas Guyz
Photography: Karyn Iserman Distinctive Portraiture
Portable restroom: Royal Restrooms
Rentals: Snyder Part Rentals
* Non-listed aspects of this wedding were done by the couple, their families, and their wedding party


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