Jacquelyn Glover & Jeremy Hiott; June 5, 2009, Folly Beach

“We were the designers, coordinators, and stationers,” says Jacquelyn, who married fellow Charleston native Jeremy on Folly Beach, and celebrated afterward at the waterfront park’s Pelican Watch Shelter. See how their savvy diy ideas can help you.

Meredith Sheffer & Eric Rose; May 24, 2009, St. John’s Lutheran Church & Historic Rice Mill

While Meredith tackled the reception décor, attire, and stationery, Eric organized a Lowcountry Boil rehearsal dinner, hired the officiant, and picked out the groomsmen’s ties.

Kimberly Turnbull & Aaron Alexander; May 9, 2009, Folly Beach

“Knowing that we worked great as a team and that we could plan an event that was beautiful, fun, and meaningful to us was a great wedding present,” says Kimberly.

Elle McGee & John Kleckley; May 16, 2009, Private Home in Charleston

One of the best things Elle says she did? “Choosing a location that was beautiful on its own,” she says of the private downtown residence where she and John wed.

Jennifer Koshorek & James Rader, June 12, 2009, Alhambra Hall

“We got creative to save money,” says local schoolteacher Jennifer of the wedding she and her now-husband, Jamie, threw at Alhambra Hall. “So we picked easy projects with bright colors and different patterns that would have a huge impact,” she says.