by Kim | Mar 5, 2011 | Weddings |
PART 2 OF 2: The personal touches and the family stories really made this intimate wedding special. Heidi had beautiful miniature wedding cakes designed, one for each guest, instead of the traditional single larger cake. Heidi’s mother is an excellent seamstress. She crafted a hair piece, bridal purse and bouquet adornments from the extra rosettes left over after Heidi’s dress was fitted. Sunil’s parents spent almost 24 hours in airports and on planes traveling from India to be at their son’s wedding. The families met here in Charleston for the first time. It was interesting to see the cultures and family traditions mingle in such a sweet way. And I fell head over heels for Heidi’s little boy, who reminded me so very much of my own little red-headed freckle-faced son. The couple started off with a “first sight” before the ceremony so that we could utilize the grounds for pictures before the sun set. I love having that freedom beforehand to spend time with the couple getting all the portraits their hearts desire….without missing a moment of their reception! The Wentworth Mansion served as ceremony site and the guests moved their celebration over to Circa 1886 for the dinner reception. Nancy Russell was the officiant. Heidi’s hair and makeup were courtesy of Whispers on Wentworth. The Cake Stand provided the miniature cakes and created the cake display. All floral arrangements and the bride’s bouquet were created by Ginny Severs of Charming Inns....
by Kim | Aug 21, 2010 | Weddings |
From the start, Chanel won me over with her gorgeous Aussie accent, her confident style and her easy laugh. Joseph, originally from Tennesse, resides in Charleston on behalf of our military. The two met in school where Chanel was an exchange student. By the way, LOVE her name! From her pin curls to her Laboutins, Chanel was gorgeous! She could strike a pose like nobody I’ve ever seen, and then suddenly break into laughter over something Joseph said or did. You’ll see plenty of giggling during the ceremony over something to do with the rings. hmm….. And Joseph had the most interesting way of standing for his portraits…poor Chanel couldn’t keep a straight face. Aside from lots of laughter, there was lots and lots of kissing. They kissed for about a minute during the ceremony (try that sometime) and pretty much the rest of the day……you’ll see! The neatest thing about these two lovebirds was that I didn’t do a bit of posing or scripting for their pictures. This is them….all the way to the bouncing on the bed as I left for the night. The location here was one of my all time favorites. The immaculate accomodations at The Wentworth Mansion have been enjoyed by the rich and famous…..and me. : ) The officiant was Nancy Russell. Dinner and cake was served by Circa 1886. That is her brother helping her pin a brooch to her sash….isn’t that just...
by Kim | Aug 6, 2010 | Weddings |
I’m just plain giddy with excitement…the new blog is almost...
