Naturally Elegant

Summer 2016

WRITER CREDIT:

Jacqui Calloway

PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT:

Brandon Lata

Naturally Elegant | Katie Martin & Blair Marshall September 19, 2015 / William Aiken House

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Program by Fancy Creative. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Stationery suite by Ruby the Fox. Welcome boxes by A Signature Welcome. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Bouquet by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Hair by SWISH. Makeup by Ooh! Beautiful. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Bridesmaid dress from J.Crew. Hair by SWISH. Makeup by Ooh! Beautiful. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Bouquet by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Florals by Out of the Garden. Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Florals by Out of the Garden. Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Bridesmaid gowns from J.Crew. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design by Megan Chandler of Ooh! Events. Florals by Out of the Garden. Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Bridesmaid gowns from J.Crew. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Groom's attire from The Black Tux. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Groom's attire from The Black Tux. Boutonnière by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Wedding design, decor, and rentals by Ooh! Events. Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design and rentals by Ooh! Events. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Florals by Out of the Garden. Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Bridesmaid gowns from J.Crew. Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Groom's attire from The Black Tux. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Groom's attire from The Black Tux. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Bride's gown by Romona Keveza, available in Charleston through Maddison Row. Bridesmaid gowns from J.Crew. Menswear from The Black Tux. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Crepe myrtles from Nancy's Exotic Plants. Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Florals by Out of the Garden. Linens from Connie Duglin Speciality Linen. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Cocktail hour music by Seth G. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Crepe myrtles from Nancy's Exotic Plants. Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Paper goods by Fancy Creative. Crepe myrtles from Nancy's Exotic Plants. Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Bar service by Patrick Properties Hospitality Group. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Linens from Connie Duglin Speciality Linen. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design and rentals by Ooh! Events. Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Place cards by Fancy Creative. Wedding design by Ooh! Events. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Wedding design and rentals by Ooh! Events. Florals by Out of the Garden. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Cake by Jessica Grossman for Patrick Properties Hospitality Group. Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Cake by Jessica Grossman for Patrick Properties Hospitality Group. Photograph by Brandon Lata.

Photograph by Brandon Lata at the William Aiken House.

Photographs by:

Brandon Lata

Katie Martin & Blair Marshall
September 19, 2015, William Aiken House

For D.C. residents Katie Martin and Blair Marshall, wellness comes first—she’s a yoga instructor and cold-pressed juice shop owner, and he loves plant-based cooking. “So we wanted a lot of natural elements and great farm-to-table food for our guests,” says Katie of their wedding at the William Aiken House. “Alongside our main course options, we passed family-style farm vegetables and grains around the table, which presented a more casual element to the formal setting.” Megan Chandler of Ooh! Events married the celebration’s easygoing, organic vibe with the elegant surroundings in other ways: tables covered in crushed silk linens bore greenery runners in lieu of traditional centerpieces; escort cards dangled from boxed crepe myrtles; and lavender permeated the air thanks to scattered sprigs of the aromatic herbs. Says Katie, “I couldn’t believe how magical it looked. I started crying on the spot!”

Top Tips
Mimic the Marshalls ...
• Use social media to build hype. Katie posted sneak peeks of décor and planning festivities on Instagram to engage friends all over the States.
• Pen your vows. Says Katie, “I loved taking time before the wedding to think about what marriage means to me and how I hope to serve my spouse.”
• Have fun with seating arrangements. The long, serpentine table for the couple’s college friends turned into a party of its own.
• Keep it simple: a sprig of lavender was enough to accent champagne that was passed for toasts.

Vendor List

Cake, catering, bar and wine service: Fish Restaurant, www.fishrestaurantcharleston.com

Design, rentals: Ooh Events!, www.oohevents.com

Florals: Out of the Garden, www.shopoutofhand.com

Crepe myrtles: Nancy's Exotic Plants, (843) 556-9299

Linens: Connie Duglin, www.connieduglinlinen.com

Cocktail hour musician: Seth G, www.sethgmusic.com

Reception musicians: Atlanta Party Band, www.eastcoastentertainment.com/artist/atlanta-party-band

Photographer: Brandon Lata, www.brandonlata.com

Save-the-dates, invitations: Ruby The Fox, www.rubythefox.com

Day-of printed materials: Fancy Creative, www.fancycreative.com

Getaway vehicle: Lowcountry Valet, www.lowcountryvalet.com