SIMPLY WED: Jessica + Chris

A gorgeous Southern bride, a farmer, adorable girls and the cutest little twin boys you have ever seen. Rustic chic details, candlelit ceremony, Christmas holiday wedding, beautiful flowers filled with hydrangeas and peonies, a country singer, a lowcountry boil, sparklers, a vintage truck and haybales. The most Southern wedding I can say I've ever done and it was beautiful and perfect. Huge congratulations to Jessica + Chris as they just celebrated their first Christmas and New Years as a married couple!!! Thank you to all the vendors who helped with this wedding!! 

SIMPLY WED: Brandi + Zack

So excited that we are finally getting around to sharing this wedding from last summer at Old Fort Jackson!! Brandi was one of the few local brides I have worked with and it was so fun helping her plan all the details of their big day. The wedding was styled with a vintage rustic appeal with a color palette of shades of pinks and ivories. They mixed in burlap details with vintage china for a pretty and soft romantic wedding. Anyway, huge congratulations to Brandi + Zack for their marriage and thank you to all the vendors who helped make their day!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Dragonfly Photography // Wedding Planner: Ivory + Beau // Ceremony Location: Old Fort Jackson // Reception Venue: Old Fort Jackson // Caterer: Creative Catering // Flowers: A to Zinnias // Rentals: In Any Event // China Rentals: Lillian's China // Trolley: Oglethorpe Tours // Reception Music: The Accomplices // Hair + Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather // Cake: Rum Runners // Deserts: Lulu's Chocolate Bar 

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Rustic Vintage + {VCD COLLECTION By The Cotton Bride POP-UP SHOP}

So by now you know we are so excited for VCD Collection by The Cotton Bride Pop Up Shop we have going on! What I love most about these gowns (outside of them being made of 100% natural cotton, silk and linen) is how versatile they are! The gowns work for every wedding, from a mansion to a barn. You saw us pair the Abigail gown with a scarlet mansion theme, and today we paired a gown with a rustic, barn theme! Cotton gowns work perfect for every occasion.

Remember, we will ONLY have the gowns until March 3rd !! Appointment only so make yours today! We will be open Sunday March 2nd for appointments!

{Photo Credits} Dress via The Cotton Bride, Photography by Angela Cappetta // His and Hers table via Wedding Chicks, Photography by Olivia Smartt, Styling and flowers by A Charming Affair // Cake table via Ruffled, Photography by Anna Jaye, Cake by Le Cookie Monkey // Bouquet via Wedding Chicks, Photography by Kirsten Julia, Flowers and design by Going Lovely // Save The Date via Style Me Pretty, Photography by A Brit And A Blonde, Stationary Parrott Design Studio

SIMPLY WED: Lauren + Ben

Today I would like to share with ya'll Lauren + Ben's wedding at Friedman Farms in Dallas, Pennsylvania! This wedding was the first wedding I helped out with that was a destination wedding not in Savannah or South Carolina!! This wedding was a collaboration with Layla Mayville, new owner of Blue Mason Jar Studio + previous owner of Simply Savannah Events!! Layla and I worked on the planning of this event via Google Chats + Skype Sessions with Lauren + Ben, who were such a sweet couple!! Layla and her husband did all the day of coordination, styling + florals and from the looks of it they did a fantastic job!!!! I wish I had been able to attend the wedding but it was still a lot of fun helping out with the planning + all the research that went into finding them the right vendors in a location I was unfamiliar with! 

Ulmer Studios captured their wedding day at the rustic farm. When looking at the pictures at first I must say I was so confused. Some of the pictures make it look like the ceremony took place outside by the tree while the pictures of them at the ceremony are inside the barn... I must say honestly I could not figure it out and I even showed Adrienna + Alison to see if they could figure it out. We were stumped for real. So I texted Layla to find out what in the world is going on!!? Well, it rained... and so I guess they had to frantically move the ceremony into the barn. But I must say... it sure looks gorgeous in that barn with the twinkly lights!!! The ceremony was officiated by friend, Josh Halpert, and Mark Woodyatt Music (violinist) with George Burton (violist), Maura Dwyer (cellist) + Wade Preston (pianist/vocalist) provided ceremony music. 

The reception had lots of awesome details such as the photo booth backdrop + the vintage rentals from Maggpie Vintage Rentals. Other rentals were provided by Big Top Rental and Party Rental LTD. I loved all the paper goods for their wedding that were designed by Lemon Tree Paper Co.  [go here to see this post on their incredible wedding invitations.] They also had personalized drink coasters + stirrers designed by The Pink Orange. I think my favorite part is that huge trophy cup groom's cake that was a complete surprise for Ben from Lauren!! Epicurean Delight made that cake and catered the event!! Anyway, thank you to everyone who was a part of this wedding + Layla and hubby for all ya'lls hard work on the day of!!! It turned out beautifully!!! And huge congratulations to the happy couple, Lauren + Ben!!!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Ulmer Studios // Venue: Friedman Farms // Flowers, Chalkboards, Planning, Day Of Coordination + Styling: Layla Mayville of Blue Mason Jar Studio // Assistance with Planning: Ivory + Beau // Caterer + Cake: Epicurean Delight // Ceremony Music: Mark Woodyatt Music (violinist) with George Burton (violist), Maura Dwyer (cellist) + Wade Preston (pianist/vocalist) // Paper Goods: Lemon Tree Paper Co. // Personalized Drink Coasters + Stirrers: The Pink Orange // Rentals: Big Top Rental // Chair Rentals: Party Rental LTD. // Vintage Rentals: Maggpie Vintage Rentals // Officiant: Josh Halpert (friend) // Hair + Makeup: Alexander's in the Woodlands Inn // Transportation: Back Mountain Trolley