Who doesn’t love Charleston? The beaches, the architecture, the smiling faces – is there anything better? We returned to the Holy City for our 5th(!) Charleston event, and it was pretty dreamy. We’re so excited to share some highlights from The Big Fake Wedding Charleston, presented by BRIDES – get cozy and enjoy!
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Preview | Sappy Love Story | As Seen in Ruffled
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Inspiration
A little whimsical, a little nerdy – say hello to our “Stargazer” inspiration board. Our Charleston vendors were encouraged to channel their inner astronaut, making for an event that was truly out of this world. Since accuracy was imperative in order to keep the theme sophisticated rather than childish, the vendor team was challenged to head to the library, trace an old constellation map, and read up on nebulas and star phases. The possibilities were as endless as the universe, which created an event that was elegant, dramatic, and oh-so fun.
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Bartending Service: Flute-Charleston Bar Services | Catering: Crave Charleston Catering | Ceremony Musician: Charleston Virtuosi | Cocktail Hour Venue: The Murray Center | Cookie Bar: Byrd Cookie Company | Custom Prints: Morgan Cole Art | Day-of Coordination: Cobblestone Convivial | Dessert Bar: Swank Desserts | Entertainment: Guitarist Bryan Mahanes + DJ Wade Walker | Favors: Valine’s Famous Cocktail Sauce | Flags + Banners: The Banner Sisters | Floral + Event Design (Tables 2, 6, 10, 13): Beautiful Bride Events | Floral + Event Design (Bouquets + Boutonnieres + Tables 1, 5, 9): Gourmet Chic Events | Floral + Event Design (Registration Table + Tables 3, 7, 11, 14): Paper Swallow Events | Floral + Event Design (Ceremony Backdrop + Tables 4, 8, 12, 15): Yoj and Breeze | Hair + Makeup: Pink Dot Beauty Bar | Hotel Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Charleston – Waterfront/Downtown | Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry’s | Jewelry: Ash Hoffman Jewelry | Lighting: Innovative Event Services | Nails: OPI | Pest Control: Palmetto Mosquito Control | Photo Booth: Zoom Foto Booth Charleston | Photography: Aneris Photography | Photography: Julie Livingston Photography | Photography: Magnolia Photography | Slow Motion Photo Booth: The Slow Motion Booth | Venue: Memminger Auditorium (operated by Spoleto Festival USA) | Videography: Dock House Digital | Wedding Cake: Gourmet Chic Events | Wedding Gown Cleaning + Preservation: Lowcountry Wedding Gown Specialists | National Sparkling Wine Sponsor: Ferrari Sparkling Wine | National Travel Vendor: Bliss by Luxury Concierge Travel | Presenting Partner: BRIDES Magazine | Media Partners: BRIDES Magazine, MyWedding, Trendy Bride, Weddings Unveiled, Southern Bride & Groom Magazine, A Lowcountry Wedding, A Coastal Bride, Black Sheep Bride, Love Gives Way, OPI
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If you have not been able to join us for an event yet, we invite you to scope out our event schedule and get in on the fun yourself. If you are a wedding vendor and wish to be involved in this fabulous adventure, apply now to join The Big Fake Wedding family.
