Frances Bramsen

November 2019
See who beat the Biebers to the altar at Montage Palmetto Bluff in an epic New Year's Eve wedding

November 2019
The newest newlywed must-haves: handblown cake stands and toasting glasses from Charleston’s Estelle Colored Glass

March 2019
A primer for adding an edge to your elegant Charleston wedding

March 2019
This intimate elopement on Folly Beach might be your dream day

March 2019
This open-air wedding is ultrachic, yes, but read on for backstories you won’t believe

March 2019
These Charleston sketch artists make your wedding memories last forever

November 2018
When a graphic artist bride and her design-savvy mother roll up their sleeves, they craft a DIY wedding as stylish as it is within reach

November 2018
Meet Stacia Baskin of Paper Swallow Events, whose handmade blooms are taking over the Lowcountry

July 2018
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aren’t the only ones getting crests these days. Commission your own custom creation to make your mark as a couple

July 2018
Follow this bride’s perfect recipe to accent your day with just enough of the classic metallic hue

March 2018
Charleston lays claim to the country’s sole importer of a rare Belgian lace that turns veils and handkerchiefs into heirlooms

October 2017
When a belle of an old-guard Charleston family opts for a pre-ceremony “first look” with her groom, it means times are changing. See why a sneak peek worked for Kathleen Hay and Andrew Hagood, and why you might follow suit

October 2017
We’re over-the-moon for this wedding that’s run through with oysters. Learn how to flavor your wedding with just such a theme without going overboard

October 2017
Pump up the romance at your reception when you cut the overhead lights and rely instead on the soft glow of real candles and twinkling trees

October 2017
Combine your passions (that for your betrothed ... and your favorite style icon) into the wedding of your dreams

October 2017
Rose gold is all the rage today, and rental houses and jewelers alike stock it in myriad forms. Here’s how to wield the trend like a true pro and let it warm up a cool weather wedding without overpowering it

July 2017
Want to DIY your wedding day blooms? Check out hands-on classes like those from the Charleston Flower Workshop

July 2017
Try these stellar sites for wedding day steals, deals, and Lowcountry loot

February 2017
Not able to get that Charleston wedding you dreamed of? Come back for an anniversary portrait session instead

February 2017
Worried about a wedding washout? Learn from this couple’s backup plan

February 2017
Take time out for a bridal luncheon to reconnect with—and thank—your gals

October 2016
Register for hand-hewn culinary and cocktail tools from one of Charleston’s own makers

May 2016
Watercolored portraits give brides the royal treatment (and a timeless memento)

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...