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...
From left to right, Vera Wang, Heidi Elnora, Legends by Romona Keveza, Reem Acra, Oscar de la Renta, Lela Rose, Marchesa, and Oscar de la Renta.
Longer trains, sleeves, and lace boleros...that’s the recipe for today’s “it” gown as described by Heather Batt of Modern Trousseau. Most agree we’ve got Kate Middleton and the house of Alexander McQueen to thank for the demure attributes. For a town steeped in tradition, this back-to-
classics trend seems like a real fit.
“The royal wedding has had an influence.... Kate has made it OK to be more conservative.”
–Terri Espy, Gown Boutique of Charleston
