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Real Wedding · 2009

Shades of the Seaside

Shades of the Seaside, a real Charleston wedding of Jennifer Ferland & Matt Chapman

Both Jennifer Ferland and Matt Chapman are self-described “beach people,” so after Matt proposed in Debordieu, they knew they wanted the waterfront aesthetic for their wedding. “We searched the North and South Carolina coasts,” says Jennifer. “Once we looked at Kiawah Island Resort, we knew we had found the right location.” As the North Carolina couple was planning a destination wedding, they asked Cindy Zingerella of Engaging Events to help create an event infused with seaside hues: coral, aqua, khaki, and white. So while Jennifer tackled DIY projects like place cards and welcome boxes, the Engaging Events team created a cake stand accented with sea glass and arranged a ceremony at Johns Island’s Holy Spirit Catholic Church, among other details. The result was casual-chic perfection, from the seaside locations to a first dance from Matt’s favorite (and quintessentially Lowcountry) band, The Blue Dogs.

Cake & car rental: Elaine’s Events]
Ceremony location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, John’s Island
Reception location & catering: Ocean Course Clubhouse at Kiawah Island Resort
Event planning, flowers, & décor: Engaging Events
Music: Quiana Parler and Friends; Island Trio; Magnolia Music Ensemble; The Blue Dogs
Photography: Tamara Lackey Photography
Rentals: Snyder Event Rentals
Stationer: Invitation Creations

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