Ruta Elvikyte

October 2016
Want to get the most out of Etsy (and save your wedding budget)? Read on

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

February 2016
Let sweetly designed macaroons add bite-size works of art to your wedding  

October 2015
Dress up your wedding dance floor with custom tiles  

March 2015
Oversized bows, pearl boleros, denim and tulle, oh my! Designer Callie Tein of Modern Trousseau married classic elegance with modern trends for a jaw-dropping runway show 

March 2015
One Love's Rachel Gordon and Birdsong's Jen Bonoma's runway looks show how über-fem gowns and delicate body jewelry can turn models—and Charleston brides—into ethereal godesses

March 2015
Elegance shashayed down the runway for days when Featured Designer Amsale Aberra showed her favorite looks from Amsale, Christos, Amsale Blue Label, and Amsale Bridesmaid. Sleek, full, stark modernity and lush femininity—it's all captured in looks that inspire

March 2015
Sass (think leather clutches) and high style (beautiful ballgowns and shimmering bridal shawls) unite for a seriously stunning debut bridal show from the ladies of Southern Protocol 

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

March 2015
Boho brides and beach babes, glam girls and classic beauties—White on Daniel Island's show had gorgeous gowns well suited for any and all Lowcountry brides

September 2014
Recoup a little of your wedding expenses­—and make another bride’s day—when you consign your gown

May 2014
Take a peek at our picks for the best local treats for guests­—perfect for favors, welcome bags, and more

May 2014
Wood turner Ashley Harwood crafts custom cake stands that you’ll love long after the last crumb is gone

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...