Photographs by J ö R G M E Y E R Styled by A y o k a L u c a s Hair & Makeup by A s h ley B r o o k P erryma n
Child’s Play Surrounded by a merry band of smartly dressed children, our bride shows off the season’s finest gowns and accessories at the William Aiken House
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Earth Angel:
Carol Hannah’s “Angel Oak” tulle ball gown with feathers, sequins, and gold netting from Maddison Row. 14K yellow gold necklace with pearl and diamond pendant from Skatell’s. 14K yellow gold bracelet with diamonds and black rhodium from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Mikimoto 18K gold and pearl ring from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. (opposite page)
Romeo, Romeo: Monique Lhuillier’s “Pauline” gown with corseted lace bodice and tiered tulle skirt from Maddison Row.
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(this page, clockwise from right) Let the Games Begin: On ring bearer: square-collared shirt and knickers, both from Bella Bridesmaid. On bride: Jim Hjelm cascading tulle ball gown available through The Bridal House of Charleston, Gown Boutique of Charleston, and Jean’s of Mount Pleasant. On flower girl: puff-sleeved gown from Bella Bridesmaid. Ivy garland from Tiger Lily Florist. Wagon and trumpet from Ooh! Events. Fresh-Faced: Amsale’s “Meghan” gown with beaded bodice and tulle skirt from White. Feathered headband with birdcage veil from Out of Hand. 18K rose gold necklace with diamond, quartz, and mother of pearl pendant from Roberto Coin. Overjoyed: Silk dress with ribbon sash available by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Silk floral headband from OnawaDesigns.com. Sweetgrass basket from vendors at Charleston City Market.
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(this page, clockwise from top left) Sweet Thing: Silk dress with ribbon sash available by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Floral headband from Out of Hand. Pennant from OnawaDesigns.com. Mini Me: On flower girl: Coren Moore silk dress with white sash and tulle underlay from Bella Bridesmaid. Baby’s breath garland from Tiger Lily Florist. On bride: Vera Wang tulle ball gown with asymmetrical peplum bodice from Maddison Row. Barrette from Out of Hand. 14K yellow gold necklace with smoky quartz and diamond pendant from Joint Venture. Baby’s breath bouquet in sterling silver tussie-mussie holder from Tiger Lily Florist. Hidden Treasures: Handmade green silk floral boutonniere from OnawaDesigns.com. Burlap ring bearer’s pillows with silk and organza flowers, both from TheBloomingSouth on Etsy.com.
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Smiling Eyes:
Junko Yoshioka’s “Lilac” organza gown with beaded laser-cut skirt overlay and crocheted ribbon at waist from Gown Boutique of Charleston. “Hampton II” fascinator from GraceDunbar on Etsy.com. 18K white gold and diamond necklace from Skatell’s. (opposite page)
Gal Pals:
On bride: Amsale’s “Meghan” gown with beaded bodice and tulle skirt from White. Feathered headband with birdcage veil from Out of Hand. 18K rose gold necklace with diamond, quartz, and mother of pearl pendant from Roberto Coin. On flower girls: Silk dresses available by special order from BarbaraBeach. Blogspot.com. Silk floral headband from OnawaDesigns.com. Sweetgrass basket from vendors at Charleston City Market.
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Sister Act:
Teal and gold linen and silk tank dress with fabric rosettes available by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Coren Moore silk dress with white sash and tulle underlay from Bella Bridesmaid. Eddera headbands from The Finicky Filly. (opposite page)
Family Portrait: On bride: Lou Lou & Something Blue twopiece “Holly� beaded cocktail dress with removable tulle skirt overlay from Bella Vista Bridal. Deepa Gurnani crystal headband from Out of Hand. Silver necklace with smoky quartz pendant from Pandora.
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(this page, clockwise from above) Amazing: On Bride: “Faye� gown from Modern Trousseau. Junko Yoshioka headpiece from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Dahlia bouquet from Tiger Lily Florist. On flower girl: polka-dotted cotton sheath dress with tiered ruffles available by special order from BarbaraBeach. Blogspot.com. On ring bearer: Funtasia Too overall shorts with white shirt from The Ragamuffin Shop. Paper boutonniere from BeachCottageStudio on Etsy.com. All Smiles: Barrette from Out of Hand. 14K yellow gold necklace with smoky quartz and diamond pendant from Joint Venture.
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(this page, clockwise from left) A Handful: Baby’s breath bouquet in sterling silver tussie mussie holder from Tiger Lily Florist. Mikimoto 18K gold and pearl ring from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Take a Load Off: On ring bearer: LulaKate’s “Hudson” silk suit from Bella Bridesmaid. Silk boutonniere from OnawaDesigns.com. On flower girl: silk sleeveless dress with floral lace appliqués from White. Tulle and nest headband from Out of Hand. Rustic Refined: Handmade silk floral boutonnieres from OnawaDesigns.com. “Olivia” ring bearer’s pillow in linen with nest from TheBloomingSouth on Etsy.com.
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Helping Hands:
(On boy) Hartstrings plaid oxford shirt and khakis from Kids on King. Leatherman braided belt from The Ragamuffin Shop. Pierrepont Hicks linen lichen green and khaki reversible bow tie from Indigo & Cotton.
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Ring Man:
On bride: Carolina Herrera’s “Eleanor” sleeved ball gown in duchesse satin and Cheryl King Couture fascinator, both from Maddison Row. 14K gold pin from Joint Venture. 14K gold and amethyst earrings from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Rose bouquet tied with satin from Tiger Lily Florist. On ring bearer: Funtasia Too linen sailor suit from The Ragamuffin Shop. Ring bearer’s pillow from TheBloomingSouth on Etsy.com. Mum buds from Tiger Lily Florist. (opposite page)
Helping Hands:
On bride: “Bardot” white pintuck shantung silk gown from LulaKate. Headband from Out of Hand. Mikimoto sliding black pearl and diamond necklace from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. On flower girls: Silk dresses available by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Headbands from Out of Hand.
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Party Princess: Silk dress available by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Crown from Out of Hand.
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Just Between Friends: On bride:
Martina Liana ruched bodice gown with drop waist and beaded sash from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Fascinator from KiraElizabethDesigns.com. Platinum diamond necklace from Joint Venture. 18K white gold diamond ring by Christopher Designs from Croghan’s Jewel Box. On flower girl: Teal silk dress by Dimples from Kids on King.
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Sparkle & Shine:
Junko Yoshioka headpiece from Gown Boutique of Charleston. “Faye” gown from Modern Trousseau. Dahlia bouquet from Tiger Lily Florist.
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On the Right Path: Junko
Yoshioka’s “Lilac” organza gown with beaded laser-cut skirt overlay and crocheted ribbon at waist from Gown Boutique of Charleston. “Hampton II” fascinator from GraceDunbar on Etsy.com. 18K white gold and diamond necklace from Skatell’s.
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Rosy Times: Carolina
Herrera’s “Eleanor” sleeved ball gown in duchesse satin from Maddison Row. Rose bouquet tied with satin from Tiger Lily Florist.
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On the Level: On flower girl: Coren Moore silk dress with white sash and tulle underlay from
Bella Bridesmaid. Baby’s breath garland from Tiger Lily Florist. On bride: Vera Wang tulle ball gown with asymmetrical peplum bodice from Maddison Row. Baby’s breath bouquet in sterling silver tussie-mussie holder from Tiger Lily Florist. Mikimoto 18K gold and pearl ring from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Barrette from Out of Hand. 14K yellow gold necklace with smoky quartz and diamond pendant from Joint Venture.
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Sitting Pretty: On bride: “Bardot� white
pintuck shantung silk gown from LulaKate. Headband from Out of Hand. Mikimoto sliding black pearl and diamond necklace from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. On flower girls: Silk dresses available by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Headbands from Out of Hand. On Ring Bearer: Hartstrings plaid oxford shirt and khakis from Kids on King. Leatherman braided belt from The Ragamuffin Shop. Pierrepont Hicks linen reversible bow tie from Indigo & Cotton.
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Pearls of Wisdom: On bride: Legends by Romona Keveza silk satin gown available through Gown Boutique of Charleston and Maddison Row. 14K pearl necklace from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Mikimoto “Akoya” pearl stud earrings and 18K gold and pearl ring, both from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. Four-strand pearl bracelet from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Pennant from OnawaDesigns.com. On flower girl: Scalloped silk tent dress available by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Ribbon headband from Out of Hand.
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Play Date: On bride:
Jim Hjelm cascading tulle ball gown available through The Bridal House of Charleston, Gown Boutique of Charleston, and Jean’s of Mount Pleasant. Tulle fascinator from KiraElizabethDesigns.com. 18K white gold and diamond necklace and bracelet, both from Roberto Coin. On ring bearer: square-collared shirt and knickers, both from Bella Bridesmaid. On flower girl: puff-sleeved gown with pleats and sash from Bella Bridesmaid. Fresh ivy garland from Tiger Lily Florist.
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Inner Poise: WaWa by
Watters taffeta dress with shoulder ties from White. Mikimoto pearl bracelet from Kiawah Fine Jewelry. “Meghan� headband from Modern Trousseau. Flowers from Tiger Lily Florist. (opposite page)
Best Buds: Silk dresses avail-
able by special order from BarbaraBeach.Blogspot.com. Headbands from Out of Hand.
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Behind The Scenes Photographs by
J o n a t h a n ball i e t
I’m pretty sure Ayoka just proposed to Sabrina here. Maybe she got caught up in the glamah? A Carol Hannah gown and Mikimoto ring would make any gal swoon.
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It’s rotten for Jorg’s lens to get spotty, so Charleston Wedding intern Victoria Friedma s n holds an umbrella over Mr. Meyer’s camera.
Our ring bearer was an Olympic-style spit bubble blower. Between that and the chocolate moustache, we had to keep an eye on him. His mom said that all the fancy outfits were hilarious to see on him as he’s such a sporty little guy normally.
m shops like Shoe Lucas pulled shoes fro Style director Ayoka tape the bottoms keep them pristine, we Fairy and Bob Ellis. To to avoid scuffing.
Aren’t these colors divine? The frocks, the walls, the draperies, the upholstery? Here Jorg’s asked our youngest flower girl to twirl like any little girl loves to do in a pouffy gown. And as for the sculpture with the black cape? One of the girls was a little embarrassed by the nudity, so to lighten the mood, we covered up the marble babe.
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This gown is a Vera Wang created in the manner of her spring 2011 line just for editorial shoots like this. It’s a one-of-a-kind look that we were crazy excited to get.
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Angry Birds are every
Ayoka, a mom herself, coaxes our youngest flower girl into her next ensemble, a frock from Barbara Beach. Ashley crowns our dreamy brunette flower girl with the world’s best headband. Which I bought off the shoot. From Out of Hand. Awesome.
Sabrina’s hair falls well past her shoulders but Ashley pinned it up to give her a shoulder-length bob. Here, she’s wearing Monique Lhuillier’s “Pauline” gown with corseted lace bodice from Maddison Row.
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Like the shoes? Rain boots are part of our fashion kit, too. Even if it doesn’t rain—like it did this day—they are good for crossing dewy grass on location.
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