kate mcdonald

June 2020
Add panache to your wedding festivities and fashion with these finds

November 2019
One of Charleston's top wedding designers weds downtown at The William Aiken House in a petite, posh affair with A-listers all around

July 2018
Hunting for a gown? How about a going-away ensemble or chic shortie? We've got your covered. Here are the top 10 best looks embodying today’s trends.

March 2018
Teenage sweethearts seal the deal with a church wedding in downtown Charleston and a plantation-set reception by the water

October 2017
Confetti cannons, a mariachi band and bagpipers, plus donations to an international orphanage make this sparkling soirée an epic one 

July 2017
What was once a trend is now a classic-in-the-making. Check out these favorites debuting in 2017

October 2016
On her first night out in Charleston, Elizabeth bumped into the man of her dreams

June 2016
Check out our nine favorite trends from New York Bridal Week

June 2016
From new dress shops to chic stuff for your mom (and mom-in-law), and lipstick that’s so pretty you’ll pucker right up, here’s the latest in wedding style headlines

May 2016
Gowns rich with hand-detailed lace, bohemian beadwork, and woven elements fit right into the Lowcountry’s most laid-back season

February 2016
Tara Guérard Soirée and LulaKate teamed up to create a custom bridesmaid ensemble that went from formal ceremony to garden party reception. Here’s what they fashioned (plus a few bonus accessories Tara recently fell for)

February 2016
After being set up by their vet, this couple embarked on a love story that led to one especially gorgeous and heartfelt day

March 2015
Charleston sweetheart Katherine McDonald's bridal line stuns with the finest of fabrics (hand-painted silk included) and oh-so flattering—and feminine—silhouettes

October 2014
Enjoy a peek at our New York Bridal Market Kickoff Party, where we teamed with some of the Holy City’s best to bring Southern charm to Manhattan

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...