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Beach Cottage Couture

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A rustic Sullivan’s Island home sets a simply elegant tone for free-spirited summer gowns

Photographs by: 
Peter Frank Edwards
Ivory Carmela Sutera draped satin gown with hand-beaded, gold-embroidered neckline and a silk charmeuse and chiffon cathedral-length train from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Beaded gold cuff from Out of Hand.
English net and satin-tiered organza V-neck, A-line gown with floral-patterned ruffle skirt and pleated hem by Vera Wang from Maddison Row. 14 K yellow gold and quartz ring by Nava Zahavi from ESD.
Ivory satin sheath gown with cowl neckline and beaded back by Jenny Packham from White. Sterling silver necklace by Emily Amey from ESD.
Point d’esprit strapless gown with Empire waist and feathered floral appliqué by Romona Keveza from Belle Couture Bridal. Chrystophase and pearl earrings by Heather Key Tiller from Filigree.
A Sullivan's Island beach cottage set the perfect scene for a day of summer gowns.
“Moonlight” ivory belted silk halter gown with feather-and-rhinestone embellished straps, rhinestone brooch, and tulle overlay with gold-embroidered scalloped hem by Claire Pettibone from Belle Couture Bridal. “Barbados” metallic bronze peep-toe heel with rhinestone detail from Jean’s of Mount Pleasant.
Limpet snail shell boxes and 14 K yellow gold and quartz ring by Nava Zahavi, both from ESD.
Ivory and blush tulle gown with grosgrain sash and brooch by Vera Wang from
“Valdamer” silk organza strapless A-line gown with oversized rosettes by Manuel Mota from White. Pearl and semi-precious gem teardrop earrings by Heather Key Tiller from Filigree. 14 K yellow gold and quartz ring by Nava Zahavi from ESD.
“Moonlight” ivory belted silk halter gown with feather-and-rhinestone embellished straps, rhinestone brooch, and tulle overlay with gold-embroidered scalloped hem by Claire Pettibone from Belle Couture Bridal. Quartz drop earring by Heather Key Tiller from Filigree.
Silk macramé strapless chapel-length gown with rhinestone and pearl embellished Empire waist by Rosa Clara from Gown Boutique of Charleston. 18 K yellow gold earrings with pearl and diamond (.4 total cts.) accents and 18 K yellow gold ring with Capri white topaz (5.21 ct.) and diamonds (.19 total cts.) by Fredric Sage, both from Croghan’s.
Minidress with tulle leaf appliqué and cotton lining by Claire Pettibone from Belle Couture Bridal. Citrine and vermeil necklace by Heather Key Tiller from Filigree. Hairclip with greens from Tiger Lily Florist.
Sandal with moonstone, rhinestone, and velvet embellishments by René Caovilla from Bob Ellis.
Ivory Carmela Sutera draped satin gown with hand-beaded, gold-embroidered neckline and a silk charmeuse and chiffon cathedral-length train from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Beaded gold cuff from Out of Hand.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: “Trudie” ivory and nude feathered satin chiffon minidress by Elizabeth Fillmore from www.elizabethfillmorebridal.com. Halo of gathered leaves from Tiger Lily Florist. Wire and floating stone necklace from Out of Hand.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: Ivory and blush tulle gown with grosgrain sash and brooch by Vera Wang from Maddison Row.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: Ivory and blush tulle gown with grosgrain sash and brooch by Vera Wang from Maddison Row.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: “Moonlight” ivory belted silk halter gown with feather-and-rhinestone embellished straps, rhinestone brooch, and tulle overlay with gold-embroidered scalloped hem by Claire Pettibone from Belle Couture Bridal. Quartz drop earring by Heather Key Tiller from Filigree.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: Embroidered lace gown with sweetheart neckline, cap sleeves, and tulle overlay by Claire Pettibone from Belle Couture Bridal. Cascading chain necklace with freshwater pearl drop accents by Alexis Bittar from Out of Hand. Rutilated quartz set in 14 K gold ring by Nava Zahavi from ESD.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: Strapless ivory gown with embroidered band as waist and fitted tiered organza skirt by Modern Trousseau from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Vintage blue crystal cameo hairclip with rhinestone accents from Out of Hand. Handmade sterling silver vine necklace by emily amey, and 14 K gold ring with rutilated quartz by Nava Zahavi, both from ESD.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: Minidress with tulle leaf appliqué and cotton lining by Claire Pettibone from Belle Couture Bridal. Citrine and vermeil necklace by Heather Key Tiller from Filigree. Hairclip with greens from Tiger Lily Florist.
BONUS WEB PHOTO: “Maggie” short satin dress with sculpted flounce neckline by Vineyard Collection from Belle Couture Bridal. Platinum earrings with baroque pearls and diamonds (.3 total ct.) from Croghan’s. Rutilated quartz set in 14 K gold ring by Nava Zahavi from ESD. Bouquet of sweetgrass rose by local artisans from Tiger Lily Florist.

Styled by Ayoka Lucas ~ hair & makeup by Ashley Perryman