What a delight it is to revisit images from Lily and John’s magnificent fall wedding! Purple and green is one of my favorite color combinations, and this historic venue is a top choice, too. The Governor Thomas Bennett House, c. 1825, offers spacious sun-drenched rooms for getting ready, cozy fireplaces on chilly days, breezy porches, an amazing staircase and plentiful detailed molding that looks like a wedding cake.

Lily and John, along with their wonderful families, made use of the whole property with a garden ceremony, cocktail hour on the house’s main floor and an elegant tented reception with a fantastic band, led by local Quiana Parler, a familiar face to American Idol fans. One unique touch was that Lily gave each bridesmaid a vintage brooch, which they wore on their gray lace dresses and can use for years! Sha Sha at Loluma and her staff did a fantastic job with all the event design and gorgeous florals. (Full vendor list and links follow at the end of the post.) It was a picture-perfect October day chock full of lovely colors, but I also love their black and white images because they really show off all the fantastic textures: birdcage veil, lace, mossy oaks, garden foliage, architectural trim, the succulents and velvety flowers. Just wonderful!

The reception was great fun and started with a hilarious wigged Beatles number by Lily’s father, which morphed into a tear-inducing toast with props from her childhood. The dance floor was packed, partially thanks to a charming father-son duo that should hire themselves out for keeping dance cards full.

 

Making it all happen:
Venue | Governor Thomas Bennett House
Event design and coordination | Loluma
Lily’s gown | Annasul Y, purchased at Wedding Angels in Roswell, Georgia
Lily’s minty kicks | Hey Lady at BHLDN
Hair and Makeup | Stuart Lawrence Salon
John’s suit | Joseph Abboud at Nordstrom
AV | CC Lighting and Sound
Cake | Elaine’s Events
Catering | Hamby’s
Bar | Spike/Snyder
Ceremony Ensemble | Classical Charleston
Cocktail Hour Pianist | Jim Pearce
Reception Band | Quiana Parler and Friends

If you have fun friends planning a wedding in historic Charleston, I hope you’ll recommend me. Thanks a bunch!