Love at First Site

Fall/Winter 2015

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Love at First Site | A Northern bride's dream Big Day—a Southern soireé complete with ancient oaks and draping Spanish moss—comes to life

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Image by amelia + dan photography.

Earrings by Diana Warner. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Shoes by Kate Spade. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Bride’s gown by Jenny Packham from White on Daniel Island. Flower girl’s dress from Etsy. Beauty by Wedding Hair by Charlotte. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Bridesmaids’ dresses from Jean’s Bridal. Bride’s gown by Jenny Packham from White on Daniel Island. Florals by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Bouquet by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Transportation by Lowcountry Valet & Shuttle Co. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Menswear from Charleston Tuxedo. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Chairs by Snyder Events. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Bride's gown by Jenny Packham from White on Daniel Island. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Bride’s gown by Jenny Packham from White on Daniel Island. Bouquet from Bridal Bouquets by Ky (Etsy). Menswear from Charleston Tuxedo. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Bride's gown by Jenny Packham from White on Daniel Island. Bouquet from Bridal Bouquets by Ky (Etsy). Beauty by Wedding Hair by Charlotte. Menswear from Charleston Tuxedo. Boutonnière by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Bride's gown by Jenny Packham from White on Daniel Island. Menswear from Charleston Tuxedo. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Tables from EventHaus. Chairs from Snyder Events. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Tent by Sperry Tents Southeast. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Vintage rentals from 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Wedding design and florals by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography at Middleton Place.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Vintage rentals from 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Vintage rentals by 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Cake by Libby Murdoch. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Cake by Libby Murdock. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Vintage rentals by 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Tent by Sperry Tents Southeast. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Tables from EventHaus. Tent by Sperry Tents Southeast.. Lighting by Innovative Event Services. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Tent and dance floor from Sperry Tents Southeast. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Wedding design by Fox Events. Lighting by Innovative Event Services. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Tables from EventHaus. Chairs from Snyder Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Tent and dance floor from Sperry Tents Southeast. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Wedding design by Fox Events. Lighting by Innovative Event Services. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Tables from EventHaus. Chairs from Snyder Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Tent from Sperry Tents Southeast. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Wedding design by Fox Events. Lighting by Innovative Event Services. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Lounge furniture from Snyder Events. Vintage rentals from 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Lounge furniture from Snyder Events. Vintage rentals from 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Lighting by Innovative Event Services. Wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Vintage rentals from 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Lounge furniture from Snyder Events. Vintage rentals from 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Vintage rentals from 428 Main Vintage Rentals. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Tables from EventHaus. Chairs from Snyder Events. Florals and wedding design by Fox Events. Tent and dance floor by Sperry Tents Southeast. Greens by Nancy’s Exotic Plants. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Kent gifted his groomsmen hatchets; his father burned each of their names into the handles. Image by amelia + dan photography.

Image by amelia + dan photography.

Photographs by:

amelia + dan photography

Shelley McLaughlin & Kent Scott
September 20, 2014
Middleton Place

Shelley McLaughlin may live in New York City, but she says she always knew she wanted to get married under a mossy oak tree. (Her mother’s from South Carolina, so the woman knows her live oaks and “mossy” to her equals Spanish moss). After a Central Park proposal from beau Kent Scott, the pair flew South and headed to scope out Middleton Place for their special day. It was the first venue on their itinerary, but they were so smitten with it they cancelled all other site visits and headed downtown for celebratory drinks with planner Lauren Fox of Fox Events—a childhood friend of the bride’s. As for aesthetics, “I wanted it to feel like you were in a garden,” says Shelley, who got just that. Tree slab cake stands, wooden lanterns, and leafy garlands wrapped around poles and rafters did the trick in charming, homespun style.

Top Tips
Take It from the Scotts ...
• Cakes from family friend Libby Murdock are a longtime McLaughlin family tradition on visits to South Carolina. The bride enlisted her to bake the wedding desserts.
• While it’s common practice to showcase family wedding photos at a reception, Shelley put a spin on that idea by displaying her mother and grandmother’s wedding gowns.
• The bride was so smitten with her Etsy-found crystal bouquet she skipped fresh flowers for herself. Faux florals are a great option for cold weather months when blooms are priciest.

Vendor List:

Wedding design, florals: Fox Events, www.AFoxEvent.com
Venue, wine, and bar service: Middleton Place, www.MiddletonPlace.org
Greenery: Nancy’s Exotic Plants, www.Facebook.com/Nancys-Exotic-Plants-116283035052515/timeline/
Bouquet: Bridal Bouquets by Ky, www.Etsy.com/Shop/BridalBouquetsbyKy
Photography: amelia + dan, www.ameliaanddan.com
Catering: Cru Catering, www.CruCatering.com
Cake: Libby Murdock (family friend)
Rentals: (chairs, lounge furniture) Snyder Events, www.SnyderEvents.com; (farm tables, bar) Eventhaus; (vintage pieces) 428 Main Vintage Rentals
Tent, stage, dance floor: Sperry Tents Southeast, www.SperryTentsSoutheast.com
Lighting: Innovative Event Services, www.IESProductions.com
Bride’s gown: Jenny Packham, available locally through White on Daniel Island, www.WhiteOnDI.com
Beauty: Meg Workman, Wedding Hair by Charlotte, WeddingHairByCharlotte.com
Bridesmaid gowns: Jean’s Bridal, www.JeansBridalCharleston.com/
Groom’s suit: Charleston Tuxedo, www.CharlestonTuxedo.com
Music: (ceremony) Charleston Virtuosi, www.CharlestonVirtuosi.com; (reception) Drivetrain, www.DrivetrainBand.net
Transportation: LowCountry Valet & Shuttle Co., www.LowCountryValet.com

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