Golden Touch

Allison McCormick & Matt Wright September 29, 2012 First (Scots) Presbyterian Church & The Governor Thomas Bennett House When your mom is the event coordinator for downtown’s Governor Thomas Bennett House, choosing a reception venue is a no-brainer. So it was little surprise that the 1825 home and its lush gardens were booked last September for the nuptials of Virginia-residents Allison McCormick and Matt Wright (AKA “Mr. Wright,” jokes Allison). Allison, who had dreamed of a soirée designed around the grounds’ natural attributes and a marigold-colored, bird- and bloom-patterned fabric, approached Hannah Alexander and Ashley Wenz of WED to make the night cohesive. While the inspiration fabric was used for linens, pillows, and tent pole ties, a complementary jacquard covered lounge ottomans and more. And as for the rest? When word got around that Linda McCormick’s daughter was getting married, the local wedding community filled in the gaps. Rentals came from Loluma, Event DRS, and A Charleston Bride; florals from Sara York Grimshaw Designs, Tiger Lily, and Sue Jordan; and the list goes on. “We were amazed at the outpouring of support,” says Allison. Almost as amazed as the couple was with the entire day. Vendor List Baker: Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal, weddingcakesbyjimsmeal.com Bar Service: Snyder, snyderbar.com Bridal Gown: Modern Trousseau, www.moderntrousseau.com Bridesmaid Attire: Bella Bridesmaid, www.bellabridesmaid.com Caterer: The Compass Group, www.compass-usa.com Florists: Sarah Grimshaw (church, bridal, and bridesmaids bouquets), www.sygdesigns.com ; Tiger Lily (portrait bouquet), tigerlilyflorist.com Groom and Groomsmens’ Attire: Jos. A Bank, www.josbank.com Hair Stylist: Paper Dolls, mycharlestonweddinghair.com Linens: La Tavola Linens, latavolalinen.com Planners/Day of Coordinators: Hannah Alexander & Ashley Wenz, WED, www.charlestonevent.com Makeup Artist: Paper Dolls, mycharlestonweddinghair.com Musicians: String Trio, Chamber Music Charleston (ceremony), www.chambermusiccharleston.org ; Fantasy Band (reception music), www.eastcoastentertainment.com Photographer: Evan Laettner, www.evanlaettner.com Pralines: Copper Pot Confections, www.copperpotconfections.co m Rentals: Event DRS, www.eventdrscharleston.com ; WED (tables, pillows, décor), www.charlestonevent.com ; Loluma (chandeliers) www.loluma.com ; A Charleston Bride (linen settee and Louis XIV chairs, antique mirror, tables, ottomans, geometric fabric), www.acharlestonbride.co m Sound and Multimedia: Cymark, www.cymarkav.com Stationery: Elizabeth Porcher Jones (invitation calligraphy), www.elizabethporcherjones.com ; Crayton-Heritage Letterpress (letterpress), www.heritageletterpress.co Vintage China: Charleston Starfish, www.charlestonstarfish.com