The Lowcountry abounds with outstanding options to personalize the wedding of your dreams
Just as museums loan works of art, Curated Events has installed pieces from L.A.-based Casa de Perrin in its Charleston showroom. The full-service event planning company recently acquired this iconic tableware brand, known worldwide for proprietary looks that elevate tablescapes from supporting roles into luxury design elements. The Casa de Perrin East Coast Residency offers exquisite settings for every taste, from handcrafted Italian chargers, gold-rimmed glassware, and painted porcelain to the venerated Christian Lacroix “Butterfly Parade” line. Hungry for more? Curated Events can ship any coveted dish from Casa de Perrin’s 635,000-piece collection nationwide. curatedevents.com, casadeperrin.com
Lovely Bride rolls out the rose-petaled carpet for brides-to-be with two designer events this month. From November 4 to 15, shop Alyssa Kristin’s thoughtfully minimalist gowns and receive a complimentary Alyssa Kristin accessory with a gown purchase. The weekend of November 13, a Moira Hughes trunk show presents new dress designs with highly structured silhouettes from the recently released “Contour” and “Afterlight” collections. Buyers will enjoy a 10-percent discount on the designer’s pieces during the event. 1336 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste. 101, Mt. Pleasant; (843) 764-9560, lovelybride.com
The Dress Collective has enjoyed quite the coming out since debuting this summer. Not only has the luxury boutique given brides exclusive access to made-to-order gowns from London’s Mara Mara Bridal, the chic showroom has also introduced enviable designers such as Berta, Romona Keveža, Galia Lahav, and more to the French Quarter. In October, the King Street shop announced that it had gotten hitched to East Bay Street couture gown atelier House of Maganda. The promising partnership offers “two distinct bridal experiences while expanding our collection,” says Amanda Oberhaus, owner of The Dress Collective. “Alongside our gowns, brides can discover the work of local designers and artisans within the Maganda space—bringing bridal, fashion, and craftsmanship together under one roof for a truly one-of-a-kind experience designed around the individual bride.” Some matches seem meant to be. The Dress Collective, 474 King St., Ste. C; (854) 500-6870, thedresscollectivechs.com; House of Maganda, 140 East Bay St., Ste. C; (813) 909-3721, houseofmaganda.com
The Lowcountry’s romantic rendezvous roster makes it one of the most sought-after wedding destinations, but with so many wide-eyed brides seeking vow venues, there’s always room for more. This summer, downtown’s circa-1909 Franke Building, situated just steps from the Charleston City Market, opened its doors for private events. The historical site boasts a soaring, skylighted atrium; two outdoor courtyards; classic fountains; and a brick and timber interior that can be dressed to impress some 100 guests (thefrankebuilding.com). Over in the Two Boroughs, Live Oak Charleston Hotel is now welcoming guests following a multimillion-dollar renovation. With 5,000 square feet of flex space, this Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a blank-slate ballroom for the betrothed (liveoakhotelcharleston.com). In Mount Pleasant, Our Place on 17 began taking reservations in May for parties of up to 200. The former church building has been reimagined as a grand, modern event hall with a dramatic entrance staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus two acres of lush grounds (ourplaceon17.com). Want something more secret gardeny? Consider an intimate gathering inside the outdoor courtyard at Saint Urban’s in I’On, which debuted in June. Lined with greenery and olive trees, the wine bar transports up to 75 guests straight to Tuscany (sainturbans.com).
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