Written By Melissa Reardon
Photographs By Lucy Cuneo
A transplant from Virginia, Weston “Wes” McAfee vividly remembers the first time he saw his future bride-to-be. Charleston native Dana Elaine...
Kristen Simpson & Dan Mirabella
December 7, 2013
Lowndes Grove Plantation
Kristen Simpson may live in the Big Apple these days, but as a native of Murrell’s Inlet, she knows that the best time of year for formalwear in the Lowcountry is when the temps drop. So when she and her now-husband Dan Mirabella planned their December 7, 2013 wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation, they took advantage of the cool weather and opted for black tie. Enlisting A. Caldwell Events, they went with a wintry palette of gray, silver, cream, and evergreens. “It felt seasonal without being over the top,” says Kristen, “and we were able to stay clean and polished from the beginning.” To soften the setting, candles glowed from every surface and shimmered off the silver finishes throughout the setting. “With our beautifully draped tent, its chandeliers, and Frank Sinatra music,” says Kristen, “plus soft blankets for guests to cozy up in and warm light radiating toward the river, the day could not have turned out more perfectly.”
Vendor List
Bride’s Gown: Ulla Maija-Anna Maier from Maddison Row, www.MaddisonRow.com
Bridesmaids’ Gowns: Dessy from Bella Bridesmaids, www.BellaBridesmaids.com/locations/charleston/
Cake, Catering, and Bar Service: Fish Restaurant, www.PPHGCharleston.com
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Lowndes Grove Plantation, www.PPHGCharleston.com
Floral Design: Tiger Lily Weddings, www.TigerLilyWeddings.com
Groom’s Tuxedo: Tom James, www.TomJames.com
Groom’s Bow Tie: Paul Stewart, www.PaulStuart.com
Groom’s Suspenders: Brooks Brothers, www.BrooksBrothers.com
Hair: Kristen Brown, Paper Dolls, www.MyCharlestonWeddingHair.com
Lighting: Innovative Event Services, www.IESProductions.com
Makeup: Kristen Brown, Dev, www.DevFaceandBody.com
Music: (ceremony) Music for a Moment and (reception) DJ Bryan Mahanes, both through Other Brother Entertainment, www.OtherBrotherEnt.com
Photography: Reese Moore Weddings, www.ReeseMooreWeddings.com
Rentals: Snyder Events, www.snyderevents.com); EventWorks, www.EventWorksRentals.com
Wedding Design and Coordination: A. Caldwell Events, www.ACaldwellEvents.com
