South Carolina DIY Wedding

May 22, 2015 Leave a Comment

I’ve seen  some DIY weddings here at BHL, but I have never seen one as beautifully handcrafted as this one.  This bride did it all, I mean all! She designed and baked the wedding cake herself.  Seriously?   This pretty Southern affair is nothing short of lovely details, all personally put together by the bride and the family. The father of the bride made dinner for everyone! That is amazing.  This wedding is just so sweet with all the personal touches. Love it! So,  before you head out that door and start the long holiday weekend, make sure to spend some time browsing the gorgeous images from Southern Jewel Photography.

 

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From Southern Jewel Photography…

This amazing DIY wedding will leave you in awe and wanting to hire Breana and her family to plan your wedding! From the flowers and décor put together by the bride, the amazing low country boil cooked by family, to the cake the bride made HER SELF, no detail was overlooked and it was absolutely fabulous!Meeting through online resources is quickly gaining popularity. I’m meeting more and more couples who have met through an online dating service, including myself and Charlie! Josh and Breana met through Match.com when Josh (who was taking advantage of the free services) winked at Breana, who of course, winked back. Josh’s interest was so peaked, that he decided to pay for the subscription just to message Breana. Well, I’d say it paid off!!Being in the water is something that they both enjoy. In fact, they are on their honeymoon in Hawaii right now becoming scuba driving trained! So it was only natural that while on a Caribbean cruise last fall, while snorkeling off a private island in the Bahamas, Josh proposed… UNDER WATER! Seven and a half months later, Josh and Breana tied the knot in front of the beautiful pond at Camp Buckhorn at Paris Mountain State Park under an arbor hand made by her brother’s. Their attention to detail in this DIY wedding was amazing and turned out beautiful! Congrats to Breana and Josh!!
Vendors:

Venue: Camp Buckhorn At Paris Mtn State Park, Greenville S.C.

Ceremony Officiant: Andy Dyer

Caterer: Bride’s Father and Matron of Honor’s Parents

Cake Baker: Bride

Music: Spotify Playlist

Florist: DIY by Bride and Family

Hair Stylist: Bridesmaids

Makeup Artist: Ashley Brashier

Bridal Gown: Melissa Sweet – David’s Bridal

Shoes: ShoeMall.com

Tuxedo Rental: Jessica’s Formal Wear

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South Carolina Nautical Wedding

April 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

From land to sea, this wedding has some of our favorite nautical details. The adorable bridesmaids dresses, the stunning bride and her killer dress, the handsome groom and his men, and all the other pretty wedding details has us swooning all day long. We love a nautical wedding, and this one has us falling in love. How cute  is the bride and bridesmaids with their sailor hats? And the groom’s socks? Love it! Southern Jewel Photography was behind the lens capturing all the sweet moments.  Before you head out that door for the weekend, make sure to set some time aside to browse this lovely wedding.

 

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From Southern Jewel Photography…

Acquiring his doctorate at the University of South Carolina brought Bobby to South Carolina from his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Bobby and Leah met on St. Patrick’s Day 2012 in downtown Greenville, SC. They enjoy vacationing in the low country andhave an affinity for the coast. Therefore, Charleston seemed like the perfect location for their nuptials. While Bobby is originally from Indianapolis, IN, both bride and groom had a large portion of the family and friends coming from out of town including: Indianapis, IN, Tuscan, AZ and Cleveland, OH. They wanted a “destination wedding” feel and chose Memorial Day weekend so guests could enjoy the many riches and culture that Charleston and the Low Country has to offer. For many, this was their first trip to South Carolina! The day began with the boys relaxing at Old South Barber Spa with an old-fashioned blade shave and hot towel facial. The ladies enjoyed mimosa’s in their bridal suite at The Residence Inn Riverview while having their hair styled and makeup applied. The ceremony began at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, followed by pictures down the road on the fisherman dock at James Island County Park. The reception followed at 6 pm starting with cocktails and southern passed hors d’oeuvres (petite crab cakes with remoulade sauce, pimento cheese fried green tomato wedges, and fried chicken & waffle sliders), followed by a buffet style dinner. After their introduction, the bride and groom danced to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and danced the night away to music provided by the DJ, Mr. Bobby Clair of The Carolina Girl Yacht. The end of the night finished with a bubble exit as the bride and groom left for their stay at the Francis Marion Hotel on King Street. They took an immediate, small honeymoon to Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC followed by a weeklong honeymoon in La Jolla, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, and Santa Barbara, CA in late October. Bobby, an alumni of Indiana University and the University of South Carolina, is a home health physical therapist with Gentiva in Union, SC and has a passion for golf (see the golf tee boutonnieres). Leah, who has live in South Carolina since the age of 3, is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and is a microbiology technician at Bausch + Lomb in Greenville, SC. She enjoys baking, crafting, photography, and anything nautical (hence their nautical themed wedding). Together, they both share a love for southern cuisine and craft beer. With help from Terrapin Brewery, they featured a crafted “wedding ale” made specifically for our special event as a wedding favor to their guests! Bobby and Leah currently reside in Simpsonville, South Carolina with their cat, Nougat.

 

 

Vendors:

Photography: Southern Jewel Photography

Venue: Carolina Girl Yacht

Hair: Augusta Place Salon

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid

Catering: Hamby Catering & Events

Wedding Cake: Publix Bakery

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