Jenny + Andy: Second Shot at Love.
What an honor to have been a part of Jenny Sanford and Andy McKay's special wedding celebration. I've known Jenny personally for over 15 years and couldn't be happier for these two...a perfect pair of happiness. ‘Gorgeous, Beautifully Executed Wedding’ ..Tammy La...
Shreya + Brijesh: Southern Bride
Thrilled to start 2018 with a beautiful feature in Southern Bride Magazine! Check out the 2-page Spread in the Winter/Spring 2018 issue. Shreya+Brijesh_SouthernBride_Winter2018
Kimberly + Joseph: Charleston Wedding Guide
https://www.charlestonweddingguide.com/blog/magnolia-plantation-gardens-kimberly-joseph/
Kelsey + Reid: Carats & Cake
This Southern Plantation Wedding takes the Cake! Check out the Old Wide Awake Plantation Wedding on Carats & Cake and more amazing photos by Tim Willoughby
Celebrating Hallows-Eve
Where did the Halloween Party traditions of costumes and trick-or-treating begin? In Trick-or-Treat, a history of Halloween by Lisa Morton, the tradition started when Irish Immigrants coming to North America brought the Gaelic celebration 'All Hallows' Eve' with trick...
Why you Should Hire a Wedding Planner: By Charlene Diana
WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER? Hiring a wedding planner may not be for everyone. Many couples want to immerse themselves in planning and enjoy organising every last detail. However, your wedding is a very important day and most couples have a perfect picture...
Ellie + Curtis – Charleston Wedding Guide
Beautiful Inside and Out! Ellie + Curtis were the 'Dream Couple' a Wedding Planner could only hope to meet. Be sure to check out all of the details on their Classic 'Charlestonian' Spring Wedding at The Daniel Island Club featured on Charleston Wedding Guide Blog...
Rules of Engaged
A good friend recently became engaged and noticed a big challenge as the 'Engaged Bride' was not how to have her ring re-sized or getting super-model skinny (in less than six months!) but instead the exhausting endless questions from friends and family about the...
Lucky First Glance
Traditionalists often scoff at the idea of a 'First Glance' between a Bride & Groom before the wedding ceremony. The original tradition of not seeing the bride before the wedding relates back to when two families were doing a business deal and they did not want...
Wedding Planner Pressure: ‘Ready, Set, Go!’
It IS April Fools Day today, so know I’m not fooling when I say, ‘YES we have fun at weddings’!! As you can see from the photo of me with my fists up, I was really acting on a funny spoof moment to give the Bride & Groom a laugh. Gently trying to persuade the...
No Guilt Wedding Registries
Several of our sweet brides recently mentioned how 'guilty' they feel registering for wedding gifts. Too often they have been on the other side, financially challenged with all the wedding costs - bridesmaid dresses, flights, hotel rooms & then a GIFFFTT??! {which...
Engagement Photos Have Purpose!
I often have clients - especially Grooms {sorry guys!}, discount the importance of an 'Engagement Shoot'. They either don't understand the importance or don't want to spend the extra money for additional time in their photographer package. If an iPhone can capture...
Erica + Burke – Carats & Cake
It was a weekend to remember Celebrating with Erica & Burke and so thrilled to have their Lowndes Grove Plantation wedding featured on Carats & Cake! Be sure to check out all the juicy details and find out why we love these two love birds! RLE Portfolio Link:...
Shoe Fancy…Stepping It up on your Wedding Day
Love to see our clients kick up their wedding attire with a touch of personal style - especially in fancy footwear. Formal attire can sometimes limit the choices, but don't be afraid to step outside of the norm and wear shoes to compliment your style and also add that...
Katherine + Alexander – Charleston Weddings Magazine
Eucalyptus, White Crisp Linens and a beautiful rustic Plantation Setting set the stage for this 'Pure & Simple' Charleston Weddings Magazine feature of our RLE Charleston clients Katherine & Alexander. Be sure to check out more images by Sean Money &...
For the Love of All Things Paper!
We are so inspired by the organized & talented Emilie Dulles of Dulles Designs. Attention to detail and her passion for the craft makes Emilie one of the top stationers in the Southeast and we were thrilled to feature her on the blog today! With Summer wedding...
Tiffany + Alan – Style Me Pretty
You can feel the love in the room in these amazing photos captured by the talented Sean Money + Elizabeth Fay! We are beyond thrilled to have been featured on Style Me Pretty's South Carolina Weddings Page for this 'Elegant Charleston Wedding'. Click on over to...
2015 Color of the Year – Marsala
The 2015 Pantone Color of the Year has been announced and we are already seeing a Marsala craze! The earthy, bold, elegant and sophisticated color is simply stunning. Check out our Pinterest page here to see all of the ways you can incorporate Marsala into your...
Vendor Spotlight: Virgil Bunao Photography
We are so excited to feature the talented Virgil Bunao on our blog today. We have worked with Virgil for many years and always swoon over his photos. A Charleston based photographer, Virgil travels around the world capturing weddings and we were to fortunate to catch...
Amanda + Jason – The Wedding Row
We are swooning over Amanda and Jason's wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation captured by the wonderful Jennifer Bearden Photography! Thank you to The Wedding Row for featuring their breathtaking affair. You can see all their special moments here.
Setting The Table Part 2
In addition to directing guests to their tables, we love to incorporate personalization into the table signage. There are many ways to make each table unique, whether you choose to stick to the traditional table number or naming after your favorite destinations...the...
Setting The Table Part 1
Setting the table is just as important as the food, the guests and the conversation across the table. When hosting a seated dinner, there are many unique ways to direct your guests to their seats. 'Escort' or 'Butler' Cards can be displayed in all kinds of styles and...
West + Sean – The Wedding Row
Many thanks to The Wedding Row for featuring West (Katherine) and Sean's wedding! Hunter McRae Photography did an impressive job of capturing the day to remember at The Daniel Island Club. Hope you enjoy all the gorgeous details as much as we did, click here to see...
Libby + James – Carats & Cake
Happy Happy Monday from the RLE Charleston Team! We are so thrilled to see Libby and James featured on the fabulous wedding blog Carats & Cake this morning. Their magical wedding occurred at Middleton Place and a huge thanks to the talented Virgil Bunao for...
“That’s What I Like About You…”
We are excited to share owner, Stacey Fraunfelter's feature in the August issue of Floral Management! This is a publication of the Society of American Florists. The "That's What I Like About You..." article is on wedding vendors and their connection to the floral...