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Ideas + DIY

Ideas, DIY projects and inspiration for planning your wedding, from the pages of Charleston Weddings.

Fall 2026

Ideas + DIYIcing on the CakeTalented pastry chefs and pros share delicious wedding cake trends, from dramatic lengths to maximalist finishes Ideas + DIYPerennial AdviceA top Charleston florist offers tips for creating romance through florals

Ideas + DIYCustom SwagThe power of fabric to transform a venue

Fall 2025

Ideas + DIYStoried EleganceHigh-caliber creatives and chic new venues to elevate your wedding to a whole new level

Ideas + DIYParty PeopleFrom a fresh lineup of handsome event spaces to clever services and classic styles, connect with your most compatible wedding partners

Fall 2024

Ideas + DIYMoody HuesThe Bearded Florist turned up the color dial for this perfectly spooky soiree

Ideas + DIYHaute HeadlinesHot new venues, bespoke bands and engagement rings, and Lowcountry-chic big day accessories Ideas + DIYGoddess PowerDiscover tips for developing your own wedding theme with pro insights from this inspired photo shoot Ideas + DIYRiverfront RomanceWedding pros and a new venue team up for a romantic old-world garden party that’s full of inspiration

Fall/Winter 2023

Ideas + DIYAncient Greece Meets CharlestonA styled shoot takes its inspiration from a locally designed sandal Ideas + DIYIt’s PersonalThe perfect playbook for your DIY bash

Ideas + DIYThe Luxury Gal Pal WeekendFrom photo sessions to private shopping, Charleston is awash in fun new ways to celebrate brides-to-be Ideas + DIYDecor & More

Ideas + DIYYou’re Invited!Set the right tone with Hatch Cove Designs’ invitation tips and trends

Ideas + DIYRich with Texture Ideas + DIYColor Galore Ideas + DIYFancy That!Create a consistent and oh-so-individual designer look for your big day Ideas + DIYBright IdeasGo big on color with pro tips and inspiration

Ideas + DIYLet Them Eat CakePreferably tiered and swathed in buttercream

Fall/Winter 2021

Ideas + DIYGive ThanksPlanner Tara Guérard's expert advice on creating a welcome bag your guests will cherish—and use!Ideas + DIYFlora-bundanceCreech’s Florist’s Raleigh Beasley lends advice and inspiration to make the most of fall florals

Spring/Summer 2021

Ideas + DIYRosy Does ItPunch up the polish and panache with metallic rose gold Ideas + DIYPlan "B" for BlissWhen the pandemic forced a pivot, this couple found Plan B to be blissfully perfect Ideas + DIYMarry MeUp the ante on the momentous bended knee moment by working with a proposal planner

Ideas + DIYWedded BlissSay “Yes” to Big Day services and offerings that keep on giving Ideas + DIYThe Perfect BlendLearn how, despite cultural or religious differences, tying the knot can pay homage to your individuality as well as your union

Ideas + DIYWedding News to UseAdd panache to your wedding festivities and fashion with these finds Ideas + DIYCaught on Camera

Fall/Winter 2019

Ideas + DIYGlass ActThe newest newlywed must-haves: handblown cake stands and toasting glasses from Charleston’s Estelle Colored Glass Ideas + DIYBachelorette Weekend MustsWe picked the top 12 Charleston Airbnb.com Experiences for bachelorettes Ideas + DIYGotta Love It!Cheers to the best little wedding treats we spotted out and about while pulling together this issue Ideas + DIYScared of Setting a Table?See how mixing patterns and textures can be a hit—not a hot mess—at Charleston's Lowndes Grove plantation Ideas + DIYSkip the ClichésFresh fall and winter inspiration for cool-weather brides Ideas + DIYKnock 'Em Off7 great wedding wedding ideas worth stealing

Ideas + DIYIn the LimelightThe recipe for a successful Charleston wedding? Mamasita's Margaritas Ideas + DIYListen Up, LadiesCool new rentals and favors, services and shops—all these Charleston finds are perfect for brides and fans of all things weddings Ideas + DIYMake It, Easy!A Mount Pleasant crafting studio takes the stress (and mess) out of DIY wedding details Ideas + DIYGet the Latest BuzzFrom openings to custom accessories, check out the latest in bridal beauty and fashion

Ideas + DIYLuck of the DrawThese Charleston sketch artists make your wedding memories last forever Ideas + DIYInitial IdeasTurn to South of Libbie for flawless, fresh monogrammed linens Ideas + DIYWhat's Hot?Check out the latest buzz for planning the perfect Charleston wedding Ideas + DIYGet the Latest BuzzHere's what's hot in Charleston this season Ideas + DIYThe Ultimate After-Party?Charleston influencers Andrea Serrano and Liz Martin stage the bridal luncheon they say you need

Ideas + DIYCruisin’ for Some Boozin’Charleston’s newest bar-on-wheels happens to be a cute little number that can be customized for your wedding events Ideas + DIYHang AroundAdd an ethereal element to your ceremony site or reception venue with swaths upon swaths of fabric Ideas + DIYMamma Mia!New York Times best-selling author (and Sullivan’s Island resident) Dorothea Benton Frank pens a hilarious and hearfelt must-read for MOBs and MOGs

Ideas + DIYCreative SignageA Charleston “letter artist” takes modern calligraphy to a whole new level that brides (and celebs) adore Ideas + DIYGetaway GurusThese Charleston-based women are to bachelorette weekends what planners are to your Big Day Ideas + DIYSaving GracesPressing flowers came into fashion in 18th century Charleston. Today, it’s thriving again thanks wedding bouquets Ideas + DIYCrowning GloryThrow a flower-crown bridal luncheon with a little help from your friends Ideas + DIYLovely for LessHost a wonderful wedding in Charleston on a budget (for $7K)? You bet you can Ideas + DIYA Charleston WelcomeRhyme & Reason blogger Jillian Attaway Eversole shares her best bets for your own bridal luncheon

Fall/Winter 2017

Ideas + DIYLove EverlastingPreserve your bridal bouquet with a portrait by one of Charleston’s rising stars Ideas + DIYBasket CaseHand-dyed and hand-stitched here in town, these fabric catchalls would make your flower girl’s day

Ideas + DIYPretty as a PictureAdd a soft touch to your Big Day with watercolors from Hatch Cove Designs Ideas + DIYGet Your Bargain On!Try these stellar sites for wedding day steals, deals, and Lowcountry loot Ideas + DIYCitrus DreamSummer picnic in the park for your Big Day? We say, oh, yes …Ideas + DIYBackyard BeautyTake one bride, pair her with a dear family friend with a flair for design, and a backyard reception goes from quaint to quite fabulous Ideas + DIYGet SchooledWant to DIY your wedding day blooms? Check out hands-on classes like those from the Charleston Flower Workshop Ideas + DIYSeaside CentsTrading vows on a sea island isn’t as simple (or inexpensive) as it once was, but take a cue from this couple who made it work in delightful DIY fashi...

Ideas + DIYLadies Who LunchTake time out for a bridal luncheon to reconnect with—and thank—your gals Ideas + DIYSweet Shades!Locally crafted garden umbrellas offer your guests respite from the spring sun (and bespoke style)Ideas + DIYOne More Time!Not able to get that Charleston wedding you dreamed of? Come back for an anniversary portrait session instead Ideas + DIYForever YoungFind out why these grinning grandparents walked the aisle as their grandkids’ ring bearer and flower girls

Fall/Winter 2016

Ideas + DIYQ&A with Style Me Pretty's Abby LarsonWe visit with the wedding guru to see what’s on her mind and why she loves our fair city Ideas + DIYGirls Gone MildForget the clubs, hit the coast! Plan the ultimate girl’s getaway with gorgeous ideas from the pros and Style Me Pretty Ideas + DIYTrendcast: StationeryGet an inside look at what Style Me Pretty editors say are the next big things in wedding stationery Ideas + DIYHandmade HeirloomsRegister for hand-hewn culinary and cocktail tools from one of Charleston’s own makers Ideas + DIYTime for Tepees!Ain’t no party like a tepee party! Gather with guests in these hip huts to celebrate your Big Day in style Ideas + DIYWhat's Old is New (and Charming, Too!)Chaos To Art’s re-imagined antique treasures find new life as wedding party surcees, DIY décor, and more Ideas + DIYShop Etsy Like a ProWant to get the most out of Etsy (and save your wedding budget)? Read on Ideas + DIYA-List Charleston Etsy ShopsCheck out this quick look at some of our favorite Charleston Etsy shops

Summer 2016

Ideas + DIYTop This, Y’all!Add these cake toppers, table numbers, and more—available in a rainbow array of colors—to your wedding parties Ideas + DIYGossip, Girl!From new dress shops to chic stuff for your mom (and mom-in-law), and lipstick that’s so pretty you’ll pucker right up, here’s the latest in wedding s...Ideas + DIYChill OutToo hot for you to celebrate al fresco this summer? Head inside for a stylish shindig like this one from Cibi Events Ideas + DIYFlower ChildA colorful bride from Los Angeles shares how she broke out of the blush-hued, monochromatic box with a little help from Mother Nature Ideas + DIYTrue BlueEdit your wedding day inspiration into something that reflects you as a couple, celebrates family, and stays within your budget

Spring 2016

Ideas + DIYThe Cush LifeAdd locally made bespoke style to your Big Day (and newlywed nest) with Motif Pillows Ideas + DIYPretty SmartCheck out Open Door Shop, an urban (and urbane) registry boutique packed with curated pieces you’ll use day in and out Ideas + DIYCalm & CoolHost a fête inspired by marble and infused with spring elements Ideas + DIYSwatch This!Build your event around a single element—like this watercolor table linen Ideas + DIYHello, Darling!Let sweetly designed macaroons add bite-size works of art to your wedding

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