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Wrapping Up Spring

Well hello June! I can’t believe you’re already here! The temperatures have been heating up, which means wedding season is now slowing down after what was quite a busy season. April and May were filled with couples visiting the area to tie the knot. From Hilton Head to Charleston, the Embellished Events team traveled all over the Lowcountry to be by their sides and ensure their wedding days went off without a hitch.

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Speaking of hitch, there was one that we seemed to run into almost every weekend…rain! Yes, rain. I said it. We never like to talk about it, but it’s always in the back of our minds as wedding

planners. I can not stress to you enough the importance of having a solid Plan B in place…complete with floor plans and all. Go over it in detail with your planner, establish your game plan, and then file it away. You’ll rest easy knowing what to expect for your wedding in the case of inclement weather.

One thing you’ll learn quickly about precipitation down here is that it really can not be predicted until a few days prior. With that being said, for the sake of your own sanity, please do not depend on what the Weather Channel predicts will happen 10 days out. It will change at least one hundred times over the next 7 days!

Despite what I considered to be a soggy spring, all of our weddings turned out to be absolutely stunning and the couples married were over the moon happy!

Here is a peek into our wedding at Middleton Place by Studio 1250. Clear tent walls blocked the strong wind gusts and rain from interfering with decor. It did the job while still maintaining the beautiful view of the grounds from inside the tent!

To all of our sweet couples who tied the knot this spring, CONGRATULATIONS again!!! What an honor it was to be part of this special celebration with you and your families!

Stay tuned for more breathtaking photos from our photographers!

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xoxo
Jen
Embellished Events
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com
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Why I Love Haig Point

Haig Point is located on Daufuskie Island and is only accessible via their water ferry. The boat ride takes you through the back waters of Hilton Head Island. Look to your right and you’ll go past the beautiful homes in Spanish Wells. Go a little further, then look to your left, and you’ll see the famous Harbortown Lighthouse. In between, you’re sure to see everything from porpoises to paddle boarders, as the calm warm waters of the Lowcountry area attracts both wildlife and outdoorsmen alike.

Last weekend, we celebrated Kensey and John’s wedding at the Haig Point Lighthouse and Golf Club. For 30 minutes each way to and from the wedding festivities, I enjoyed nothing but the sound of the water churning beneith the boat engine and nothing in my sight except the beauty of the Lowcountry waters. After the rehearsal on Friday, I departed Haig Point on the 6:40 boat, which provided picturesque views of the sun going down. It was the perfect time to pull out my camera and play around a bit!

Commuting to Kensey and John’s wedding was really a treat. It was by far the most relaxed I’ve ever felt on a wedding day! Having 30 minutes to peacefully clear your mind of any fog and really focus on the day ahead was refreshing and rejuvenating. I can’t wait to do it again soon!!

Exposed oyster bed during low tide

Walking the dock to catch the ferry…get there early or you’ll miss the boat!

View from the boat of one of our October 2012 wedding locations! It’s the bride’s grandfather’s house and all of the grandchildren either have been or will be marrying there.

Passing some homes in Sea Pines on our way to Daufuskie!

Don’t you just love this perspective of the famous Harbortown Lighthouse! What better way to see it than by boat? Hmmm, maybe putting on that 18th green…

This is the view you get on the 6:40pm ferry back to Hilton Head.

Playing with my camera settings (I seriously only know how to point and shoot) and caught this beauty.

Life doesn’t get much better than this on a Friday evening in spring!

The Haig Point Lighthouse! This is where Kensey & John’s wedding ceremony was held on Saturday.

Another glimpse of the Harbortown Lighthouse

There is something about the ambient sounds of waves crashing and a boat engine that makes you just want to close your eyes and take a peaceful nap.

Our friends enjoying the beautiful sunset too!

Doesn’t this make you want to jump on a paddle board and explore the waters?

I think I want to frame this and hang it in my living room!

Real Wedding: Kelly + Mike

Kelly and Mike tied the knot at the Omni Shorehouse on April 5th with family, friends and a lot of adorable little kids present. They both love children and come from large families with many nieces and nephews. They wanted the kids to be a special part of their day so they had all 12 of their sweet smiling faces take part in the ceremony as flower girls and ring bearers. What started out as a soggy and chilly spring day, ended up as a crystal clear night that was filled with laughter, love and some really great dance moves. Congratulations Kelly and Mike and thank you for allowing us to be part of such a special day in your lives!

VENDORS:
Design + Draping: Embellished Events
Cupcakes: Sweet Carolina Cupcakes
Floral: A Floral Affair
Lighting: Hilton Head Event Lighting
Hair: Jessica Bagwell of La Bella Salon
Makeup: SkinzIn Makeup
Band: Lloyd Dobler Effect
Photography: Rich Weddings
Linens + Lounge Furniture: Amazing Event Rentals
Transportation: Silver Oak Transportation
Videography: Hilton Head Video

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xoxo
Jen

Real Wedding: Lindsey and Chris

Lindsey and Chris were married on February 23rd at the Charles H. Morris Center in historic Savannah, GA. The bride and groom are both Savannah College of Art and Design graduated and are incredibly talented in the design world (you can read all about them here). Their love and passion for art translated into a wedding design that was filled with bold colors, sharp lines and a few non-traditional elements.

The ceremony took place on the back patio of the Morris Center with guests facing the brick facade. It was raining off and on that day, but Lindsey and Chris were determined not to resort to their Plan B until the very last second. We had a 50/50 chance of rain at the time of the ceremony so I decided to setup two sets of chair: one under the tent (plan B) and one in front of the building (plan A). At the very last moment…the very last second actually… the guests moved from the plan B chairs over to the plan A location and the ceremony went on without a drop of rain.

It was picture-perfect day for one of the sweetest couples I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with and Greg Ceo was there to capture every moment on film. I can’t get enough of these beautiful pictures and hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Congratulations Lindsey and Chris!!

VENDORS:

Cake: Tier Luxury Cakes

Floral: A to Zinnias

Hair: Kiley Sheppard

Makeup: Dollface by Jules

Ceremony Music: Bill Peterson Productions

Reception Music + Lighting: JLK Events

Photography: Greg Ceo

Rentals: Savannah Special Events

Transportation: Above and Beyond

Catering: Cape Creations

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xoxo

Jen

Prayers for Boston

Deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragedy. May we all come together as a nation to remember and pray for the victims, rescuers, survivors and families that experienced first-hand yesterday’s events at the Boston Marathon.

Jen
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Embellished Events
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

Hilton Head Island, SC Wedding Planner
Savannah, GA Wedding Planner
Beaufort, SC Wedding Planner
Charleston, SC Wedding Planner

Weekend Recap: Kelly + Mike’s Wedding

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of watching Kelly and Mike exchange vows in front of 130 friends and family. They both love and adore children and since they come from large families with lots little tykes in it, they decided to incporporate them all into their special day. Their ceremony processional consisted of 9 bridesmaids and groomsmen plus 12, yes 12, children. It was a parade of flower girls and ring bearers for Kelly’s entrance down the aisle and was the most adorable processional I’ve ever seen!

Kelly and Mike wanted to create an altar that was inspired by an image they found online. Kelly could not stop gushing about how happy she was with the outcome of the altar. It exceeded her expectations, which is what we at Embellished Events always strive to do. Here is a peek at the altar (taken with my iPhone so please excuse the

Their inspiration via Pinterest

The outcome!

More on Kelly and Mike’s Big Day in a couple months after we receive the beautiful professional photos from Rich Miller Photography. Until then, CONGRATULATIONS KELLY AND MIKE!

Planning + Draping: Embellished Events
Venue: Omni Resort Hilton Head Island
Flowers: A Floral Affair
Linens: Amazing Event Rentals
Music: Lloyd Dobler Effect
Videography: Hilton Head Video
Lighting: Hilton Head Event Lighting
Cupcakes: Sweet Carolina Cupcakes
Hair: Jessica Bagwell of La Bella Salon
Makeup: Skinzin Makeup
Transportation: Silver Oak Transportation

xoxo
Jen
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Embellished Events
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com