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

May 2016
A Charleston bride marries her beau at her childhood home amid family, friends, and 4,000 floating roses

October 2015
A King Street wedding shows how posh a party down South can be

February 2014
An Anglophile bride and her dapper groom entertain guests in a garden wedding with a Southern accent and English style

September 2013
<p> Lowcountry love rules this kick-your-feet-up Mount Pleasant f&ecirc;te<br /> &nbsp;</p>

September 2012
Satisfy even the mightiest sweet tooth with these utterly decadent Lowcountry treats, perfect for favors and dessert spreads 

May 2012
<p> Jessica Alig &amp; Tim McIntosh, May 28, 2011, French Protestant (Huguenot) Church &amp; The Confederate Home</p>

September 2011
Allison Clark & Matt Laughridge, October 30, 2010, The French Huguenot Church & Lowndes Grove Plantation

February 2011
Ashley Meek & Chris Dorsey July 24, 2010, St. John the Baptist & Lowndes Grove Plantation

August 2010
Jane Ruffin & Justin Waluch; September 12, 2009, Lowndes Grove

February 2010
Meredith Cammerer & Patrick Stanton; June 17, 2009, Kiawah Island Resort

July 2009
Kaminer Haislip & Matt Quinn; September 20, 2008, First (Scots) Presbyterian Church & The William Aiken House

July 2009
Margaret Mueller & Christopher Hall; May 30, 2004, Isle of Palms

July 2009
Kelly Regan & Patrick Duffy; June 10, 2006, Summerall Chapel & Hibernian Society Hall

July 2009
With a little planning and some tips from the pros, you can overcome—or even avoid—wedding day mishaps.

June 2009
Even meticulously planned weddings sometimes go awry; avert disaster with the help of some local wedding planners.

February 2009
Whether she’s a blushing bride or pint-sized flower girl, Daddy’s little girls love to play dress up for the Big Day.

January 2009
Julia Hackler & Cornelius Vanstory King III; May 31, 2008, First Methodist Church & The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Myrtle Beach

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...