Kelly & John {William Aiken House}

Kelly & John {William Aiken House}

The talented mavens of planning at A Charleston Bride are known for their attention to detail, flawless style and impeccable execution. Kelly and John’s wedding last June was yet another example in their long list of swanky Charleston affairs. Melissa and Carrie sent this little gem of a wedding over and supplied their favorite details. The couple wed at The French Huguenot Church.

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After the ceremony they made a quick stop with their photographer, Parker Pfister capture some of their first moments as a bride and groom.

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{Kelly wanted a very traditional & southern look for her wedding décorIn the carriage house lot, we created a greenery wall to mimic the ivy wall behind the William Aiken House’s pergola.

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This wall was set up behind the cake with “floating” votive candles throughout, creating the perfect backdrop for their cake cutting. The wedding cake, by Jim Smeal mimicked the delicate lace of Kelly’s wedding dress.

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Jim Smeal recreated an old family coca-cola ice chest as a surprise for John. By the time we got around to slicing the cake for the favors there were several finger pokes in the cake- as people could not believe it wasn’t the real thing.

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She wanted shades of white flowers plush through out her reception. At the last minute we added fluffy white ostrich feathers to her arrangements to add some additional texture. The whites, creams and ivories were perfectly accented by the French and  pale blue color palette.

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Kelly & John’s fairytale evening drew to a close as their antiqued Rolls Royce pulled to the front gate of the William Aiken House. Guests lined up on either side of the walk way with fistfuls of soft white feathers to send them off.}

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Photographs by Parker Pfister | Wedding and Event Design: A Charleston Bride  | Foral Design: A Charleston Bride | Wedding Ceremony Venue: The French Huguenot Church | Wedding Reception Venue: William Aiken House | Wedding Cake: Jim Smeal | Save the Dates & Printed Materials: Studio R | Reception Entertainment: Complete Desire


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