Aaron and I met Blake; the gorgeous bride below, way back in 2013!  We had just moved back from living the past 4 years in South Korea, as English teachers, and had landed in Charleston, ready to begin our new career as full time wedding photographers!  We didn’t know a soul and she was one of the first wedding planners we ever met!   She was (and is still) working as a wedding planner for Pure Luxe Bride and we instantly hit if off when we met for coffee one day, to get to know each other and chat about all-things weddings!   Her genuine, bubbly and ambitious personality instantly drew me in and we became super fast friends!   And since we met so many years ago, we can say that we sort of got to watch Blake grow up and had a front row seat to her and Charles’ relationship unfolding!  We knew, from the day we met him, that they were perfect for each other!  There’s really not many things that make me happier than seeing a friend find a man who adores and loves her… and that’s Charles!  You did good, Blakey!   Since meeting back in 2013, we’ve worked close to 50 weddings together and will continue to work even more together, as the years roll on, but THIS ONE – THIS ONE RIGHT HERE, was my favorite! 
… because it was HERS! 

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Venue | The Gadsden House

Wedding Planning & Design | Pure Luxe Bride

Day of Coordinating | Sweetgrass Social

Catering | Mosaic 

Bar | King Street Hospitality Group

Cake | Sablee

Florist | Petaloso

Rentals | Event Works

Lounge | 428 Main

Lighting/specialty rentals | Ooh! 

Custom Linens | Nuage Designs

Ceremony Music | Bob Williams Duo

Reception Music | Charleston Groove Factory

Photographer | Aaron and Jillian Photography

Officiant | Len Ripley

Hair/Makeup | Ash & Co.

Getaway | Charleston Style Limo 

Calligraphy | J.Lily Design

Live Painting | Wed on Canvas

Dancefloor Decal | Charleston Wraps

Baby Sitter | Simply Southern Sitters

Bridesmaid Pajamas | Le Rose

Grooms Tuxedo | The Black Tux

Wedding Dress Boutique | Verita

Wedding Dress Designer | Calla Blanche

Hair Accessory | Emma Katzka Bridal

Invitations | Whimsy B. Paperie

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