An Intentional Autumn Soirée Beneath the Lowcountry Sunset

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Midnight navy to bring a coastal feel. Light pinks and white for classic bridal elements. Greens, wooden tones & brown leather accents to complement the fall season, Spanish moss, outdoor fire area, and evening cigars. Burgundy to accompany the red wine, sangria signature cocktails.

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An elegant autumn sunset soiree in the Lowcountry. To create an atmosphere of love & connection. We wanted the night to be a captivating, memorable, and joy-filled time for everyone in attendance, so we were very intentional in keeping the guest experience in mind when making decisions. Being surrounded by the beauty of the coastline, the live oak trees with Spanish moss, and if we were lucky, a spectacular sunset. Weather conditions on the coast are never guaranteed but we intentionally chose a wedding date further out from our engagement so that we could get married in the month with the best climate in Bluffton and have the best chance of ditching a rain plan to share the sunset view that we had grown to love at Colleton River Club with our friends & family on the big day. To add to the ambiance, we incorporated string lights, decided against a tent so that we could have a full view of the twilight above us, and included an outdoor fire area for cigars later into the night. The design that our wedding planner, Amy Plant-Perdue, created for us was a perfect balance of feminine and masculine elements we loved. Lush and organic floral designs were paired with clean lines and wood tones. From the planner’s perspective: Ginny & Lee wanted an experience for their guests that reflected this place they love, and they wanted the decor to reflect the location and enhance the experience. They wanted to be intentional about the design choices we made. So we were sure to do just the right amount of decor, only what would add to the space and not distract from it. We chose colors and design elements that nodded to the coast, but weren’t beachy. And we were sure to include the moody colors and dark wood tones to keep it feeling a little more elevated. We played with patterns and textures to add interest.

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On February 12th, 2023, Lee planned a romantic proposal at Freeman Park on Carolina Beach, NC. With the sun shining, the two decided to go for a walk on the beach before meeting with friends for lunch. Tucked in a corner of the dunes was a beautiful floral display set up by the Bride’s closest friends. Lee got down on one knee and asked Ginny to marry him. The celebrations continued with surprise appearances from family and friends who had come to celebrate the happy couple.

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For the gown and veil, the Bride was on the hunt for a dress in a delicate silk fabric with smooth lines and graceful movement, yet one that felt structured and polished. While looking for a simple design, she wanted the material and silhouette to stand out. She found her dress by Ines Di Santo and added a double French bustle. She paired it with a two-tiered horsehair veil. As the evening grew cooler, she added a fur shawl, and the groom changed into a dinner jacket to match.

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The navy bridesmaids’ dresses alternated between velvet and silk fabrics to add dimension.

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]From the planner – My (Amy) personal favorite element of their food and drink was the sangria. It was not only a fun choice, but the color matched their wedding colors perfectly, and we added branded orange peels to them for a fun, personalized touch! [/field]
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Andraya from Flora brought our vision to life perfectly. And the cool tones of all the linens allowed the burgundy in the florals to pop. Andraya was super intentional about the size and scale of all our arrangements, making sure they added to every space instead of being overwhelming. Low dinner table arrangements were key for the waterfront breeze and also allowed guests to interact seamlessly.

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From the planner – The wedding cake(s) were probably my (Amy) very favorite part of the night! Instead of having only one large wedding cake, we ordered a small cake for the bride and groom and a small cake for each dinner table. One guest at each table had a cake server put at their place setting, with a little note tied on to explain to them that they, on behalf of their table, had been designated to participate in the cake cutting tradition alongside the bride and groom. When it was time, the DJ counted down, and everyone cut their cake together. Watching this unfold was so fun–the surprise and joy on guests’ faces was amazing to witness. It was the best kind of interactive wedding detail!

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Spanish red-wine sangria is our signature cocktail. We met studying abroad in Spain and have fond memories of enjoying the local sangria most afternoons during our time there.

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* To create an atmosphere of connection, we sought to enhance the guest experience and surround everyone with the natural beauty we had come to know and love in the Lowcountry. To involve our guests, we brought out cakes to each table for our guests to participate in the cake cutting with us, a special idea of our wedding planner. The surprise and excitement that circulated amongst the crowd have remained a treasured memory for us. During the ceremony, we included our friends and family in a ring warming ceremony. From the big decisions of renting cottages along the property for many guests to stay, to the small details like adding cushions to the chairs and umbrellas over the ceremony area, every decision was centered around this theme of guest comfort and experience. Our intended result came to life as everyone around us was feeling their very best, and they brought a magnetic and unforgettable energy to the celebrations.

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We loved our day-of signage details. Our favorite aspects included a wilderness print for the menus and classic fall textures of wood and leather for the table numbers. We were also excited to include our dogs in the ceremony because they played a big role in the start of our relationship. After initially meeting in Spain, we ran back into each other five years later walking our dogs in Raleigh, NC… and the rest is history.

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