Katie & Scott | The William Aiken House



Need a silver lining story? Here’s one: If it weren’t for Hurricane Katrina, Katie and Scott would have never met. When the cataclysmic storm him during Katie’s freshman year at Tulane University, she transferred to the University of Richmond, where she met Scott at a birthday party. Nine years later (and well into their life as a couple, obv), the pair were living in the Big Apple, and on a Christmastime jaunt to the New York Botanical Garden, Scott got down on one knee and popped the question in front of a sea of glistening Christmas trees. After she said “Yes!”, the two chose Katie’s hometown (Charleston, obv) and the William Aiken House for their nuptials. With the help of the team at A Tailor Made Event, they created an elegant affair with a solid dose of levity thanks to cameos from their cat Max (see some of that kitty-lovin’ here). Congratulations you two! Scroll on to see all of the pretty from Dana Cubbage.

Cake and Caterer: Patrick Properties Hospitality Group | Florist: Branch Design Studio | Linens: A Tailor Made Event | Planning and Design: A Tailor Made Event | Ceremony Music: Johanna Evenson, organist at the Unitarian Church | Reception Music: Men of Distinction hired through East Coast Entertainment | Photographer: Dana Cubbage Weddings | Rentals: A Tailor Made Event and Snyder Events | Bar/Wine Service: Patrick Properties | Stationery: Dodeline Design and Etsy shop Vintage Sweet | Signage: Etsy shops Vintage Sweet and Chicfetti, Dodeline Design, and the bride’s mother’s friend | Hair and Makeup: Ash & Co. | Wedding Bands: Diamond’s Direct | Getaway Vehicle: Charleston Rickshaw | Ceremony Venue: Unitarian Church | Reception Venue: William Aiken House | Kitty Cutout: Wet Paint Printing + Design | Killy Pillow: AURE Lines + Spaces | Lighting: Charleston Uplighting | Videographer: Anchor Films | Photobooth: Carolina Fun Booth | Trolley: Absolutely Charleston | Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo at Bella Bridesmaids | Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux | Bride’s Gown: Legends by Romona Keveza at Maddison Row | Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Grooms Tux: Hugo Boss | Groom’s Shoes: The Black Tux | Groom’s Bow Tie: Brackish Bow Ties

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