Citrus Dream

“Our town is draped in color,” says shutterbug Alex Thornton, who dreamt up this inspirational shoot drenched in popsicle hues to highlight just that. When it came to the location, she aimed for an under-the-radar locale: Hampton Park. “It invites you in with all its gorgeous trees, floral displays, green spaces, pond, and gazebo. Every nook and cranny boasts Charleston goodness,” she says. With a roster of local talent onboard, she set about creating an intimate, cheerful vibe in keeping with a “romantic, whimsical, modern aesthetic” says Alex. Citrus accents added freshness to the scene, which we say would fit a summer reception, rehearsal dinner, or brunch just splendidly.

Vendor List

Photography, design, coordination: Alex Thornton, www.AlexThornton.com

Floral design: Anna Bella Florals, www.AnnaBellaFlorals.com

Rentals: Ooh! Events (furniture), www.OohEvents.com; Polished! (tabletop items), www.PolishedTabletop.com

Stationery suite: Hatch Cove Designs, www.Etsy.com/Shop/HatchCoveDesigns

Cake: Stephany Hicks, www.Instagram.com/FannyBHicks

Bridal attire: Louvienne from Lovely Bride (gown), www.LovelyBride.com; Emma Katzka (earrings and bracelet), www.EmmaKatzka.com; Trumpet & Horn (engagement ring), www.TrumpetandHorn.com

Beauty: Marley Simmons, www.MarleySimmonsMua.com

Groom’s attire: The Black Tux, www.TheBlackTux.com

Decorative ribbon: Susanna Luck with Nettle Textiles (Etsy), www.Etsy.com/Shop/NettleTextiles

Vintage car: Lowcountry Valet & Shuttle Co., www.LowcountryValet.com

Models: Caroline Harris (bride); Ken Aponte (groom)