How should I start and what do I say about a client like Dorty who called me as her first words were Aloha, ahh memories of smiles and joy, then to top it off we finished the consultation in speaking french, yes fellow bloggers and readers this wedding was a must for me. I am always honored, and delighted to have my amazing clients, the only way I can describe her is exactly how her coordinator Beth did I quote “she is such a great person, she makes me want to be a much better person” Wow, that says it all right there.
Dorty and Allen dated for several years before finally deciding to tie the knot, in an intimate ceremony on Easter weekend at Tidewater Chapel in Mount Pleasant, SC on April 7, 2012.
Surrounded by 50 close friends and family, they exchanged vows inside the red-doored-chapel. Classical guitarist Nikolai Svishev played an adagio “Concierto de Aranjuez” accompanying the bride, escorted by her father, down the aisle.
Following the ceremony, guests moved to the courtyard for cocktail hour where they nibbled on a variety of gourmet hors- d’oeuvres and sipped on a signature cocktail created especially for the occasion, the “Love Potion.”
The dinner portion of the evening was held in the Great Room, where guests were treated to a Low-country buffet featuring a seafood display complete with fresh oysters, shrimp and crab legs.
We were all entertained by her husband Allen for quite a great song….!
The romantic black and red table settings were accented by gold Chiavari chairs and red floral centerpieces displayed in square, green foliage-filled vases. The entire room was lit with votive candles to set the mood for a romantic evening.
The couple said goodbye to friends and family by exiting the venue to a sparkler-perfect send off to Europe (Paris and Rome) where they honeymooned for two weeks.
The vendors are:
King Street Photo Weddings, Photographer, Michel Berda:
Tide Water Chapel Venue:
Grace by Design Events, Coordinator Beth Shealy Donehue:
maggie sottero, Dress Maggie Sottero:
Vera Wang, Shoes Vera Wang:
Wild Flowers, Flowers,Beth LeonGuerrero:
The Cake Stand,Cake,Lauren Robertson:
Shem Creek Inn,Hotel:
Charleston Limo 360,Transportation:
Islands Catering,Catering:
Mobile Marriage,Richard Bennett:
archer music,Nikolai Svishev:
