October 30, 2021 / Kiawah Island’s River Course Written By Melissa Reardon Photographs By Scott Land Photography When West Coast couple Christina Yu and Carl Raether decided to say “I do” on October 30, 2021, the part about “until death do us part” could have been a metaphor for their wedding theme: Halloween meets rock ’n’ roll, with a dash of Star Wars nostalgia. Skeletons and skulls were tastefully woven into the invitations, signage, accessories, and tablescapes to complement the moody florals and elegant black-on-black and metallic gold color palette. Kiawah Island’s River Course venue wa ..read more

September 24, 2022 / The Pavilion at Patriots Point Written By Katelyn Rutt Photographs By Sarah Nann Photography Mere days before Hurricane Ian rolled through Charleston in late September, Washingtonians Annie and Luke hosted an idyllic reception on the green at Patriots Point, complete with a glittering ocean panorama and an unexpected view of a SpaceX launch over the water. The pair—who shared a fairytale engagement in front of the National Christmas Tree at the White House—knew they wanted to start their next chapter in one of the most romantic East Coast cities. With the bride’s parents ..read more

Written By Emily Storrow Photographs By Anne Rhett Caroline McMillan Hagood and William Wells Patrick’s families have been friends for generations. But with their hometowns across state lines—she grew up in Charleston; he in Charlotte—they didn’t grow close until attending high school together in Virginia. A strong friendship soon blossomed into something more, and they dated long-distance throughout their college years. A decade in, Wells proposed in a place dear to both of their hearts: the mountains of Linville, North Carolina. But their nuptials could only be held in another spot they love ..read more

Written By Katelyn Rutt Images By Anne Rhett Photography Planning & Design Fox Events For Morgan Harrison and Will Patton, the month of December has always held a bit of extra magic. The pair met as kids when Will’s family would stay at his aunt’s house in Knoxville for the holidays. Her home was across the street from Morgan, so the families often convened for Christmas night activities. Charleston was a no-brainer destination for the couple, who adored the city’s unique character from childhood visits and knew their guests would love its food scene and thriving nightlife. The Governor T ..read more

Written By Emily Storrow Images By Corbin Gurkin Photography Planning & Design Tara Guerard Soiree Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ayd and Michael Pallotta both grew up in the northeast and met on Nantucket. But the College of Charleston alums could think of no better place to tie the knot than the Holy City. For a venue, the couple set their sights on Runnymede, whose lush Lowcountry landscape, with its live oaks and sweeping Spanish moss, set the perfect stage for planner Tara Guérard to create magic. A woven runner led the bride and groom down the aisle to their riverfront “I do’s.” Lizzy’s lily o ..read more

Written By Melissa Reardon Photographs By Sean Money  & Elizabeth Fay Disco balls, tarot readings, over-the-top flowers, mismatched seating, a golden dinosaur cake topper—everything about Anna Bazhenova and Dylan Lundberg’s wedding at Lowndes Grove veered toward the unexpected. And that’s just how the couple wanted it. While they may embrace a minimalist aesthetic in their home in New York City, where he works in tech and she owns a funky bodega with a hidden bar under the Brooklyn Bridge, Anna wanted the exact opposite for their Big Day: “vibrant, maximalist, colorful, larger-than-li ..read more

Written By Emily Storrow Photographs By Anne Rhett When she moved to Charleston for work in 2016, Margaret “Meg” Grubbs didn’t know a soul. So when a Charleston-born acquaintance offered to connect her with a childhood neighbor who lived in town, she gladly accepted. Meg met Matthew Molony downtown for drinks, and the two bonded over a shared love of traveling and the outdoors. Little did they know, it was the first taste of their burgeoning relationship. Two years later, the couple was celebrating the holidays in Meg’s hometown of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, when Matthew proposed on Christ ..read more

A transplant from Virginia, Weston “Wes” McAfee vividly remembers the first time he saw his future bride-to-be. Charleston native Dana Elaine Foster was in her scrubs, hair loosely pulled up, after a long day in training for her nursing degree at MUSC. He was immediately drawn to her. Though it was a close friend of Dana’s, who also happened to be Wes’ sister-in-law, who helped make the love connection. Once their courtship began, it didn’t take either of them long to realize they had something special. Dana recalls knowing Wes was “the one” when he would regularly, and literally, go the extr ..read more

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 world were sorry to see 2020 come to an end. For Olivia Jenkins and Charles “Charlie” McPherson III, the start of a new year was the perfect time to celebrate their new life together as a married couple. “I’ve always loved big parties and I love entertaining. I wanted my wedding to be one that our friends and family would never forget,” says Olivia. Besides, she adds “What better year to end with something fun ..read more

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 together tend to strike a beautiful balance—the yin and yang, or the solid “rock” and the outgoing “star.” When Jacqueline “Jackie” Savage met Nicholas “Nick” Harris for their first date, they already knew they were compatible (given that they’d met through a dating app). Though when Nick ordered a wedge with bacon salad thinking it was a cheese and bacon plate, and she learned that he’d never eaten a salad ..read more