Weddings Summer Fashion Feature

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Your Lowcountry bridal guide from the publishers of charleston magazine

Summer 2010

Special Issue!

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Secrets for Big Day Savings

Real-Life Weddings

{Weddings from $7K to $26K }

Spectacular

Cakes, Flowers, Gowns, & More

Pretty Princess as a

Shot on location at the Governor Thomas Bennet House (page 116)

Window Seat (this page) “Hailey� gold silk mermaid dress with V-neck, ruched bodice, bow accent and detachable crystal brooch

by Modern Trousseau from Belle Couture Bridal. Gold satin ribbon from Out of Hand fashioned into a headband. Vintage gold rhinestone earrings and antique silver cocktail ring with crystal cluster, both from Candy Shop Vintage. (opposite page) Gold and taupe ribbon rosette bouquet with pearls from Out of Hand.

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Pretty Princess as a

A trove of fresh classics and vintage finds debut at the Governor Thomas Bennett House

Photographs by Peter Fra nk Edwards Styled by Ayoka Lucas • Hair & Makeup by Ashley Brook Perryman Summer 2010

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Grand Entrance Strapless ivory layered organza gown with deconstructed flower sash by Vera Wang from Maddison Row. Ivory satin ribbon choker with oversized rhinestones by Echo from Out of Hand.

Mixed metal ring with malachite center stone and diamante accents by Bora from Out of Hand.

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Short ‘n’ Sweet Ivory taffeta knee-length, sleeveless, and collared Aline dress by White Couture from White. Vintage decostyle rhinestone brooch from Candy Shop Vintage. Antique 1930s sterling silver, enamel, and crystal earrings from Filigree by Heather Key Tiller.

Platinum ring with a 20.82 ct. aquamarine and diamonds (.24 total ct.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Ivory satin pumps with rhinestone flower from Belle Couture Bridal.

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Sitting Pretty White knee-length A-line dress with duchesse lace overlay, full skirt, and removable black organza sash with pale pink organza and feather corsage by Legends by Romona Keveza from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Ivory, silver, and black freshwater pearl necklace strands from Filigree by Heather Key Tiller. Heirloom 18K yellow gold ring with a 2.5 ct. sapphire and circular-cut diamonds (2.5 total ct.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box. White satin and rhinestone sandals by Special Occasions from Saugus Shoe from Jean’s Bridal. Crystal-dotted veil by Blush from Gown Boutique of Charleston.

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Mirror, Mirror Box-pleated blusher veil with feather, rhinestone, and silver freshwater pearl accent by Lella Foster Designs from Belle Couture Bridal. Ivory floor-length satin gown with draped neckline, rhinestone straps at back, and sweep train

by Ulla Maija from Gown Boutique of Charleston.

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Laced Up White strapless tea-length tulle dress with lace underlay, sweetheart neckline, ruched bodice and lace belt with rhinestone buckle, and lace bolero, all by Ellie Quin Couture from Bella Vista. Three-strand freshwater pearl necklace with sterling silver clasp and five-strand freshwater pearl bracelet with rhinestone accents, both by Lella Foster from Gown Boutique. Antique silver cocktail ring with crystal cluster from Candy Shop Vintage.

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Catch of the Day Multi-strand pearl necklace with mother-of-pearl flower pendant by Nakamol Design from Out of Hand. “Botanical Gardens� white strapless silk taffeta gown

by Anne Bowen from Maddison Row.

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Green goddess (both pages) Strapless citrus hand-painted organza gown with tucked tulle skirt tied with lime grosgrain bow and accented with silk flowers by Vera Wang from Maddison Row. Pale green square chrysolite stud earrings by Diana Warner from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Oxidized silver multi-strand chain with 18K gold vermeil pendant and pavé diamonds, and 14K gold scroll ring with white topaz, both from Croghan’s.

Royal Treatment Fifties-era handmade ballerina-length gown with pleated silk bodice, full tulle skirt, embroidery, and rhinestone and bugle bead details by Rudolf from Lori Wyatt Vintage. Stylist’s own vintage ivory sequin skullcap and faux moonstone clip-on earrings.

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Avail Yourself (both pages) “Reina” sweetheart silk gown with crossed ruched bodice and silk button detail at back, hand-draped skirt with pearl, and netted rhinestone waistband by Monique Lhuillier from Belle Couture Bridal. Blusher with white flower and crystal detail by Erin Cole from Gown Boutique of Charleston.

18K gold ring with pearl from Croghan’s.

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Poised To Perfection One-shoulder pleated tulle gown with tulle flowers and black satin sash by Vera Wang from Maddison Row. Rhinestone, black onyx, and 14K gold cuff from Out of Hand. Heirloom 18K yellow gold ring with a 2.5 ct. sapphire and circularcut diamonds (2.5 total ct.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Stylist’s own vintage faux pearl clip-on earrings.

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Wonderland Strapless tea-length taffeta dress with full, Swiss-dotted tulle skirt by Fancy from Maddison Row. Headband from Out of Hand. Eightfoot-long knotted strand of freshwater pearls from Filigree. Heirloom 18K yellow gold ring with a 2.5 ct. sapphire and circularcut diamonds (2.5 total ct.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box. White satin sling-back heels by Coloriffics from Jean’s Bridal.

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