“Persimmons are a great autumn option that you can order on the branch,” says florist Anne Bowen of Charleston Stems. Chocolate ticking draped bars and tables and formed the curtains that hung along the span of the club’s waterside deck.
Here, Charleston Stems paired rusty in-season cymbidium orchids (which have a sturdy shelf life that makes them prime fodder for events) with fluffy, feminine fare.
The antique watercolor palette seen throughout the floral arrangements and décor was inspired, says Blake, by the fall colors of the Lowcountry. Of all that was served by Salthouse Catering, the bride says her absolute favorite treat was the chicken biscuits. Anna and Britt went with the modern version of that time-honored tradition: small food bars placed throughout the yacht club, like this one. "The bride and groom were raised in Charleston and they embody every aspect of the city’s character,” says planner Blake Sams, “so the vibe of the day was quintessential Lowcountry-beautiful without being flashy.” The aesthetic, he says, “was restrained and timeless, slightly handsome with soft details.” The way the yacht club’s deep porch was styled epitomized just that.Ī classic Charleston reception centers around a buffet of Southern favorites rather than a sit-down dinner.
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The groomsmen, along with 350 other guests, were shuttled by golf carts over a single-lane bridge to the secluded ceremony site.īride Anna walked down the aisle to the classic march “Trumpet Voluntary” by Jeremiah Clarke, which was played al fresco by the string quartet Charleston Virtuosi.Īnna says her wedding designer Blake was “the planning genius” who found a location for their vows that met all the couple’s requirements: amazing views of the Wadmalaw marsh room for hundreds of guests and high ground that wouldn’t flood, even though the fading day saw a full moon and flood tide. I knew it would look great but didn’t imagine how much I would love it!” The oyster shell chandeliers were a love-at-first-sight surprise, she says. “I really was shocked at the transformation. “It was one of my favorite moments of the day-to have that time with my bridesmaids before the evening really went into hyperdrive,” says Anna, pictured here with her sister, Sarah West, on her far left. Invitations-chocolate brown calligraphy on handmade deckle edged paper-reflected the unassuming air of the fête and the tiny town of Rockville that hosted it.Īfter Anna and Britt shared a private first look, they reconvened with their wedding party and everyone headed to the yacht club for ice-breaking cocktails before the ceremony.
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