Southern Protocol

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Ivester! Ruthie and Mike tied the knot at the gorgeous Lowndes Grove Plantation Friday evening with an intimate group of family and friends.

We had been crossing our fingers all day that the rain would cease and desist in time for the 7:00 ceremony, and seriously like magic, the second Ruthie started her big walk down the aisle the sun popped out and made everything glow! After the blissfully happy couple tied the knot, they ate and drank and danced under the tent, using the old house as a backdrop. Big fluffy flowers interlaced with moss filled the tables, and simple-sweet wicker looking lanterns hung from the ceiling. Add in the ocean-soft blue, and it was a perfect night on the water!

A huge thanks to all of our fabulous vendors:
Stems, flowers
Jimmy Snyder Band, entertainment
Patrick Properties, venue
Fish, caterer
Fish, cake
Charleston Angler, the adorable koozies!
Charleston Harpist, ceremony music
Patrick Cox, photography

The Alice in Wonderland tea party madness is upon us! I love that this simple and sweet type of party is resurfacing along with treasured story; tea parties are perfect for little girls birthdays, book clubs, bridal showers…the list goes on and on! And we don’t need to limit ourselves to grandma’s tea set – play with bright, fun colors and shabby chic centerpieces to create a modern, whimsical atmosphere.

Covering your table in a sky blue will make all the difference in the world; pair that with raspberry rose napkins and you already have a playful, bright feel.

Obviously, cute and vintage-inspired teapots are a must for any tea party. You can have them filled with tea for actual use, empty with their lids closed, or lids open with flowers spilling out. Target has some precious teapots through Liberty of London right now that fit in flawlessly with our color scheme.

Birdcages in pastel and neutral colors are a great, easy little something to throw onto tables for numerous occasions. To give a grownup feel to your tea party, fill them with corks and a fat ivory candle. HomeGoods (surprising?) has loads of cute and shabby chic bird cages in all sizes and washed out colors.

Finally, take any clear vases or hurricanes you have and fill them with colorful tea bags and bits of antique hydrangea for some visual interest. Randomly place all the pieces in the center of your round table, or down the length of a long, rectangular table.

Now, whatever will you serve?

We couldn’t be happier to extend our love and congratulations to Catherine and Erik Ricketson, our gorgeous and so-in-love couple that tied the knot this past Saturday at the Creek Club in I’On. The day was absolutely unforgettable, and the romantic, whimsical atmosphere the bride envisioned was perfect with the modern lines of the Creek Club (recently renovated!)

Huge, fluffy flowers, romantic scented candles (as decor and favors, too), granny smith apples hiding in centerpieces, and a beautifully simple cake were the details that made Catherine and Erik’s dream wedding happen. We couldn’t be happier for the two of them, and wish them a safe trip back to DC!

Special thanks to the one-of-a-kind vendors that helped make Saturday great:
Beyond Expectations Catering
Stems
Amelia Claire’s Sweets and Treats
Peter Finger Photography
(pictures featured on blog courtesy of Jennifer Bearden, who came to get some detail shots for us before the guests arrived!)