Citrus Centric
It’s cool and foggy out here (okay, sixties!) and revisiting one of our summery affairs reminds me that it’ll be warm again in no time.
Lemons, limes, grapefruits, kumquats, clementines—you name it, we’re partial to citrus around these parts. I love how natural and lush the lemons and dark green garlands looked against the antebellum carriage house at the William Aiken. Reminds me of the famed Medici gardens and manses- citrus was a symbol of the famous Renaissance family- fun fact. Choosing citrus-focused florals (and drinks! check out the lemonade libation below) echoed the intense, saffron yellow of the main house and came off feeling old-world and yet current at the same time.
First-time Flatware
Each time we plan a wedding, we are always thinking beyond the date of the actual nuptials, and how one particular couple or the other might use some of the stylish items we’ve selected for their celebration in their newlywed life.
Case in point: flatware. There are so many amazing designs on the market that look great at the head table at the reception, yes, but also go the distance in the couple’s first home. Not only that, but we like to think that every time a couple picks up a spoon to stir their coffee, they think back on their wedding and how much fun it was.
Our absolute favorite look? The solid stainless steel signature flatware from Viva Terra (below).
It’s different from most stainless steel flatware for a couple of reasons: first, it’s round, not flat, which gives it a really elegant, sturdy look. Second, it’s solid stainless steel, so every piece is super heavy. And third, instead of a straight shaft, it’s bedecked with a tiny stainless steel “button” that’s equal parts modern and traditional and won’t ever fall out of fashion.
Don’t believe us? We like the flatware so much here at CCD that both Calder and myself own sets! We practice what we preach to a fault you might say!
Charleston Weddings Spring 2012-Featured!
There’s nothing more rewarding than the opportunity to relive one of our spring weddings—especially in the dead of winter! And that’s exactly what happened yesterday when we received copies of the most recent Charleston Weddings magazine.
Flipping through all the gorgeous work by our peers in the industry made us so proud to work in the Lowcountry and especially proud of our April 2011 couple, Tyler and Danny Newman.
You really can’t go wrong with a warm-weather color story that incorporates shades of Hermès orange and spring green, especially if the said colors are set against an organic backdrop of green marsh grass, magnolia trees, and live oaks at Lowndes Grove.
Huge, huge thank you to local editorial talent and Editor in Chief of Charleston Weddings Melissa Bigner and her team. And big congrats again to Tyler and Danny!
Read the whole article here. To see even more photos from their big day, please visit the lookbook on our website.
