Top of the Class



WRITER CREDIT: 
PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT: 
Top of the Class | Fresh flowers take over a country club venue for an A-plus garden party
Shannon Thornhill & David Summers, Jr.
April 8, 2017 / The Daniel Island Club
 
When David came to “Meet the Teacher” night with his first-grader, he met his future wife in Shannon. “After that, he was early to every parent conference and field trip, and he always brought treats,” Shannon laughs. David was equally gung ho about planning their nuptials, and together, the two envisioned an outdoor celebration. To maximize the wedding’s site, though, they split the difference with a ceremony overlooking the marsh and a ballroom bash. “I worried if we came inside, the magic would be lost,” Shannon says, “but our planner brought the outside in.” Thanks to giant planters, farm tables, and a massive hanging installation of flowers, greenery, and string bulbs, the couple had their very own garden party. And how did the teacher grade the day? She gave it an A-plus, of course.
 
Shannon & David’s Tips
Commit to a bold palette. Shannon and David chose dark purple and deep green. To temper those, lighter hues of the same colors were worked in via linens and blooms.
Incorporate personal elements. Chalkboards—used for table assignments and as a partition—spoke to Shannon’s profession.
Give boxy rentals an organic vibe with florals. To mellow the look of boxy rental bars, greens and flowers were woven into the lattice front of each.
Contrast with your surroundings. Farmhouse tables in the ballroom eased the formal tone of the space.
Pick a statement linen. Cocktail tables wore pale lilac linens woven with scrollwork. Inside, curvy dinner plates echoed the classic motif.
 
Vendor List
 
Wedding design: WED, www.designedbywed.com 
Cake, catering, bar service, venue: The Daniel Island Club, www.danielislandclub.com
Photography: Theo Milo, www.theomilophotography.com
Florals: SYG, www.sygdesigns.com
Rentals: Snyder Events, www.snyderevents.com
Linens: Nüage Designs, www.nuagedesigns.com
Stationery, signage: Mac and Murphy, www.macandmurphy.com
Calligraphy: The Town Serif, www.thetownserif.com
Music: Bob Williams Duo (ceremony), www.charlestonduo.com; JukeBoxx (reception), www.eastcoastentertainment.com/artist/Jukeboxx
Videography: Life Stage Films, www.lifestagefilms.com
Bride’s attire: Ashley & Justin, available in Bluffton through Chica’s Bridal and Formal Wear (gown), www.chicasofhiltonhead.com; Badgley Mischka (shoes), www.badgleymischka.com; Anne Belen (jewelry), www.annebelen.com
Beauty: Wedding Hair by Charlotte, www.weddinghairbycharlotte.com
Groom’s attire: Jos A. Bank (suit, tie), www.josbank.com
Bridesmaids’ attire: Bella Bridesmaids, www.bellabridesmaids.com
Photobooth: Shutter Booth, www.shutterbooth.com

 

The Wedding Row

February 14 2022
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...

December 29 2021
An Elegant Affair Proves New Year’s Eve Might Just Be The Perfect Time To Start A New Life Together By Joanne O’Sullivan | Images by Brandon Lata Photography Few people anywhere in the...

December 16 2021
A Match Made in Heaven Classic white blooms, greenery, and wooden elements set off this stunning Charleston wedding under the oaks When it comes to love and marriage, couples who pair well...

December 2 2021
A Charleston Winter Wedding Embraces the Season with Sophistication and Glamour Just a few hours before sunset in mid-winter, Charleston takes on a certain golden glow, unparalleled at any other...

November 17 2021
Take Cues from this Intimate Dreamy Blue “I Do” Amy Bronston and Trevor Pittman’s love story reads like a romantic movie. It was during the 2019 holiday season in Washington DC, where...

October 28 2021
This Halloween matrimony perfectly plays up the holiday—with a dash of fun and plenty of class in a scenic coastal Charleston setting By Joanne O’Sullivan | Images by Anne Rhett Photography...

October 11 2021
By Melissa Reardon | Images by Kelsey Halm Photo Expert Advice for a Beautiful Fall Bouquet With seasonal change comes an exciting rich color palette and tons of texture with which to design....

September 29 2021
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Photos by Dana Cubbage Weddings | Written by Melissa Reardon They say the greatest marriages are built on teamwork. And indeed, it’s one of the marital building blocks...