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Purple Reign | Varying shades of purple rule this country club affair at Daniel Island

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BADGE OF HONOR: Groomsmen sported boutonnieres of orchids and green hypericum berries by OK Florist.

STYLE FILE: The couple bought mix-and-match lavender ties and pocket squares for their ushers.

GIRL TALK: Flower girls Sydney and Trinity’s lilac dresses kicked off the purple parade. They had a blast, says Erica, “But Sydney barely made it down the aisle since she dropped all of her rose petals before she hit the guest chairs!”

Bridal gown by Victor Harper. Florals by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

MEETING OF THE MINDS: The couple worked with friend Mecca Williams and artist David Arroyo (who they found on Reddit) to create the invitation suite.

Florals by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings.

Program by Mecca Williams and David Arroyo. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings.

Groom’s attire from Charleston Tuxedo. Boutonniere by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Wedding design by Karen Porreca of Simply Eventful Charleston. Florals by OK Florist. Rentals and linens by EventWorks. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Wedding design by Karen Porreca of Simply Eventful Charleston. Florals by OK Florist. Rentals by EventWorks. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

FLOWER POWER: The greens at Daniel Island Club are so pristine, a simple cascade of white and pale purple rose petals was more than enough to dress the aisle.

Florals by OK Florist. Bridal gown by Victor Harper. Groom’s attire from Charleston Tuxedo. Wedding design by Karen Porreca of Simply Eventful Charleston. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

PALETTE PLAY: Bridesmaids carried white bouquets of hydrangeas and roses with sprigs of purple stock.

Groomsmen attire from Charleston Tuxedo. Boutonnieres by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Florals by OK Florist. Bridal gown by Victor Harper. Groom’s attire from Charleston Tuxedo. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

CLASSIC BEAUTY: Erica wore Victor Harper while Nathan donned a tux from Charleston Tuxedo.

Groom’s attire from Charleston Tuxedo. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Bridal gown by Victor Harper. Groom’s attire from Charleston Tuxedo. Florals by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Wedding design by Karen Porreca of Simply Eventful Charleston. Rentals and linens by EventWorks. Florals by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

WHAT A TREAT: Tables covered in bold purple linens were topped with purple stock, fuchsia roses, purple blazing star, and white lilies by OK Florist. Erica’s mother, aunt, and cousins made miniature “cake” favors from stacked cookies they iced together.

Wedding design by Karen Porreca of Simply Eventful Charleston. Rentals and linens by EventWorks. Florals by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Bridal gown by Victor Harper. Groom’s attire from Charleston Tuxedo. Florals by OK Florist. Photograph by Dana Cubbage Weddings at the Daniel Island Club.

Erica Harris & Nathan Tuggle
September 14, 2013, Daniel Island Club

Georgia residents Erica Harris and Nathan Tuggle were after Southern hospitality for their Big Day. “We love the atmosphere, history, food, and weather,” says Erica of choosing the Lowcountry and Daniel Island Club for their wedding locale and venue. When it came to a palette, she and Nathan—who teamed up to tackle about 40 percent of the wedding planning themselves—went with bold eggplant, lavender, olive green, and gray, a combination they found on Pinterest. Karen Porreca of Simply Eventful Charleston stepped in to style and coordinate the affair, including the ceremony dominated by shades of eggplant, and a reception decked out in the full array of colors—from deep purple linens accented with green here and there to the lavender-lit ballroom, which proved a huge hit. “It was a big dance party from beginning to end,” says Erica.

Vendor List:

Bridal Gown: Victor Harper, www.victorharpercouture.com

Bridal Shoes: Enzo Angiolini, www.enzoangiolini.com

Cake: Publix, www.publix.com

Catering: Daniel Island Club, www.danielislandclub.com

Ceremony and Reception Location: Daniel Island Club, www.danielislandclub.com

Ceremony Music: Unique Attraction

Florals: OK Florist, www.okflorist.net

Groom’s Attire: Charleston Tuxedo, www.charlestontuxedo.com

Groomsmen Attire: Charleston Tuxedo, www.charlestontuxedo.com

Hair: John Scott

Linens and Rentals: EventWorks. www.eventworksrentals.com

Makeup: Marcus Green

Photography: Dana Cubbage Weddings, www.danacubbageweddings.com

Reception Entertainment: DJ NattyHeavy, www.nattyheavy.com

Stationery: Mecca Williams (friend of the couple) and David Arroyo

Videography: KLC Video Productions, www.klcvideo.com

Wedding Design and Coordination: Karen Porreca of Simply Eventful Charleston, www.simplyeventfulcharleston.com

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