Signs of the Times



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Signs of the Times | Sara Lofton and Gregg Pavone, owners of Charleston-based Limelight Custom Sign Co., channel their talents into their Big Day at Boone Hall's Cotton Dock

Sara Lofton & Gregg Pavone
March 9, 2012
Boone Hall Plantation's Cotton Dock

As owners of Charleston-based Limelight Custom Sign Co., it made sense for Sara Lofton and Gregg Pavone to channel their talents into their Big Day. While they created the invitations, favors, and signage, their most ambitious project was a collection of 20 twine lanterns for the reception area. “It was a ton of work and pretty messy, but they had exactly the impact I wanted,” Sara says. And while she and Gregg took a lot on themselves, they also relied on Ooh! Events for assistance. No stranger to enthusiastic DIYers, Ooh!’s Lisa Thomas says she often helps couples pare down overly ambitious project lists. “The day goes by so fast and thinking that you and your family can do too much creates undue stress,” Lisa says. “Planners steer you away from ‘penny wise and pound foolish’ situations and help you achieve your dream day.” In the end, says Sara, “People loved our wedding because it was so ‘us.’”

 

Vendor List

Bakers: WildFlour Pastry (pots de crème) www.wildflourpastrycharleston.com; Village Bakery (cakes) www.dinewithsal.com/village
Bridal Gown: Venus from Condon's Bridal Boutique, www.condonsbridal.com
Bride’s Hair Accessory: Out of Hand, www.outofhand.com
Caterers: Lowcountry Eats, www.lowcountryeats.com; Roti Rolls, www.iheartroti.com
DJs: DJ Cassidy and the Kid, djcassidyonthemix@gmail.com
Florists: Ooh! Events (bridal bouquet, select arrangements), www.oohevents.com; Charleston Flower Market (flowers) www.charlestonflowermarket.com
Getaway Vehicle: Charleston Black Cab Company, www.charlestonblackcabcompany.com
Groom's Suit: Brooks Brothers, www.brooksbrothers.com
Hair & Makeup: Stella Nova, www.stellanova.com
Linens: Ooh! Events, www.oohevents.com
Musicians: The V-Tones (ceremony & cocktail hour), noodlemcdoodle@yahoo.com
Photographer: Tim Willoughby; www.timwill.com
Rentals: Ooh! Events (décor), www.oohevents.com; Snyder Events (glassware, plates), www.snyderbar.com
Signage: Limelight Custom Sign Co., www.limelightsc.com
Stationery: Limelight Custom Sign Co. (design), www.limelightsc.com; John Pundt (printing), www.zen-grafix.com
Wedding Planner: Ooh! Events, www.oohevents.com
Wine & Bar Service: Spike by Snyder; www.snyderbar.com

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