A Floral Affair Archives | Wedding Planner Hilton Head, Savannah, Charleston

Real Wedding: Madeline and Joe

Having vacationed in Hilton Head for many years, Madeline and Joe knew this was the place to get married. They wanted a venue that would allow them to intertwine coastal chic with Southern flair. After looking at several locations in and around Hilton Head, the Mansion at Rose Hill stood out the most.

The ceremony took place on the front steps of the historic house. The brick walkway separated two areas of chairs where over 200 guests were seated. The altar was covered in colorful flowers, creating the perfect backdrop for their photos. After Madeline and Joe said, “I Do,” guests made their way to the back of the house where signature cocktails and hand passed hors d’oeuvres were served.

The reception took place under a sprawling clear top tent, draped in sheer gold fabric. Madeline chose a color palette of coral, teal, shades of pink and metallic gold. We had fun collaborating with Dawn at A Floral Affair to create three different table styles to give a less uniform look under the large tent. The outcome was exquisite and just as Madeline had envisioned. The greatest reward from that day was Madeline’s tears of joy when she laid eyes on her reception space for the first time.

Congratulations Madeline and Joe!

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Luxury Wedding Design and Planning :: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
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Real Wedding: Dana and Matt

Dana and Matt were married at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa in late March 2014. Their ceremony and cocktail hour took place on the beautiful Oceanfront Deck and the reception took place at the adjacent Oceanfront Pavilion. They had around 100 guests in attendance for their destination wedding and the celebration was one for the books.

Dana’s style evoked classic elegance with a touch of glam. She wanted her wedding to reflect her style: preppy and refined. The groom, Matt, served in the United States Military Academy and during his time traveled through Korea, Germany, Afghanistan and Arizona. Being that Matt is a military man, he and Dana knew they wanted to incorporate a Saber Arch into their wedding ceremony. The Saber Arch is where a bride and groom pass under an honorary arch made of sabers or swords just after being announced husband and wife. The gentlemen holding the swords are dressed in uniform.

I started working with Dana and Matt about a year prior to their March 2014 nuptials. The couple lived in California so most of the planning was done from across the country via phone chats, shared Pinterest boards, emails galore and our handy dandy online planning software. They made two trips into town: one to pick their venue and one to meet with all of their vendors in person. It was a whirlwind of fun, which sure made the months fly by!

The team of vendors were hand picked by Dana and Matt and all came highly recommended by myself. Photography by Anne captured their wedding day beautifully and I am thrilled to share a handful of some of the images from their spring soiree!

Congratulations and Best Wishes Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher!

Planning + Design: Embellished Events

Venue: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

Photographer: Photography by Anne

Floral Design: A Floral Affair

Ceremony and Reception Music: JLK Events (DJ)

Cake: Lowcountry Flour Girls

Linens: Custom + BBJ Linen

Hair + Makeup: Heavenly Spa by Westin

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Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Planning :: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

Megan and Brian {married 3.1.14}

Megan and Brian were married this past weekend at beautiful Belfair Plantation. Their ceremony took place on the back lawn, which overlooks the marsh and golf course while the reception took place inside (and out of the cold!) the clubhouse.

Megan and Brian both attended Wake Forest University, but had no idea who the other was until they met studying abroad at Casa Artom in Venice, Italy. Being that their love story started in Italy, they knew they wanted to incorporate this personal touch into their wedding day. They chose a color palette of limoncello yellow, cornflower blue and leaf green and opted for accents of olive leafs and magnolias (the bride’s favorite).

Megan loves magnolias and since the blooms were not in season, A Floral Affair created a similar look by peeling back the petals of the limoncello roses (yes, that’s their actual name…how suitable!).

Magnolia bouquet inspiration via Southern Weddings

Megan’s cake was created by Ashlee Perkins of Tier Luxury Cakes. Megan loved the look of hand painted cakes and found this image for her to use as inspiration. You’ll have to scroll down to see how the cake turned out…it was lovely!

from Etsy

And without further adieu, here are the GORGEOUS photos captured by Peachtree Photography of Megan and Brian’s perfect wedding day!

Best Wishes and Happy Planning!

xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Planning
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

Real Wedding: Janice and Adam

After 15 months in the making, Janice and Adam finally tied the knot on a perfect fall day here in the Lowcountry. Their ceremony and reception were held on brand new event lawns at Callawassie Island Club. Their day was captured by the oh-so-talented Scott and Melissa Hopkins of Scott Hopkins Photography.

Janice and Adam wanted their wedding to feel “clean, classic infused with modern accents and elegant.” Shades of white and champagne made up their luxurious color palette. One word Janice used to describe what she DIDN’T want was “rustic.” Coming from New York City, this couple has an appreciate for high fashion and design. They wanted their style to be expressed in their wedding design and that’s just what we did!

Janice and Adam are two of the most kind hearted, down to earth and genuine people you’ll ever meet. After working together for over a year on this very special day, I came away from this experience with a lasting friendship.

Congratulations Janice and Adam! It was the greatest joy to share in this celebration with you and your families!

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xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Coordination
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

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Liz + Scott {married 10.05.13}

Liz and Scott were married at beautiful Colleton River Plantation on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Their ceremony took place on the lawn of the Dye Clubhouse. The large oaks created a picture perfect backdrop as they tied the knot with David Leininger. After the ceremony, guests proceeded to the Jack Nicklaus Clubhouse for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a sunset that will take your breath away. For dinner, guests were treated to a taste of the South during the 4 course plated dinner. For dessert, Ashlee Perkins of Tier Luxury Cakes, created a cake that was as beautiful on the outside as it tasted on the inside. Guests danced the night away to the sounds of Momentum Party Band before seeing the bride and groom off in a vintage car with sparklers!

Liz and Scott’s wedding colors were black, emerald green and white. Black was incorporated into the attendant’s attire, the custom table runners and the accent linens. Emerald green was pulled in subtly through their custom stationery suite and artichoke accents. A Floral Affair graced the entire day with their breathtaking floral arrangements. From the cross at the altar to the colorful centerpieces on the tables, every detail was laid perfectly in place by Dawn and her team.

I am so excited to share these images with you from Liz and Scott’s very special day. Hunter McRae Photography has once again taken my breath away with her talented photography skills.

CONGRATULATIONS LIZ AND SCOTT!

A Note From The Bride and Groom:

“Jen – I can’t thank you enough for helping us put together the most perfect wedding and celebration. We couldn’t have asked for anything more! You were so patient with us during the process, especially with the crazy schedule! You were completely go-with-the-flow and I knew on my wedding day all was in good hands! Thank you for making our day so special!”

xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Planning and Design Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

Hilton Head Island, SC Wedding Planner
Savannah, GA Wedding Planner

Kensey + John’s Haig Point Wedding

Kensey and John were married on May 11th at Haig Point, which is located on Daufuskie Island. Their ceremony took place at the lighthouse with the reception immediately following at the Golf Club. It was the picture perfect setting for one of the sweetest couples I’ve ever met.

One of my favorite moments from their wedding day was walking the ring bearer to the aisle for his bright and shining moment. Little Peter, John’s nephew, was 3 years old and will do almost anything for a lollipop. He was shy at the rehearsal and hesitant to walk down the aisle so on the wedding day, we gave John a lollipop to stick in his pocket to reward Peter with once he got to the altar. As I walked Peter to the aisle for his processional, John held out the lollipop to show him his reward. Peter’s eyes lit up and without any hesitation, he skipped down the aisle with his arms in the air from excitement. Success! Not only did the tactic work, it also gave everyone a chuckle.

I was so honored to have had the opportunity to get to know Kensey, John and their families. Their wedding day was full of love, laughter, tears of joy and sweet memories that I will always remember.

Thank you Chris + Allie for capturing their day so beautifully through the lens!