Kate and Grant - Pepper Plantation

I met Kate when she was a wedding coordinator at Middle Place Plantation and we have kept up with each other over the years so it was an honor when she contacted me to help make her most special day run perfectly! The happy couple selected a Sunday in March at Pepper Plantation to exchange their vows surrounded by family and friends; and even though it rained off and on during the day, Kate and Grant were all smiles. Here are a few images from the very talented Patrick Hall of Patrick Hall Photography (www.patrickhallphotography.com)

To view the slideshow of the whole event please visit...

http://www.patrickhallweddings.com/charleston-wedding-photographer/kate-and-grant-wedding-at-the-pepper-plantation/

Thank you to Kate and Grant for letting me be a part of such a wonderful celebration and your lives!

Big Bang for Little Buck!

I love spring! As a wedding planner, it is one of the busiest times of year and there is color everywhere! With weddings almost every weekend, I am constantly hearing brides talk about wanting something different for their wedding but how personalizing and detailing your wedding can be too expensive! Well I am here to tell you that you can personalize and detail your event without breaking the bank! Here are a few examples of how…

Use a Decorative Paper throughout the whole wedding…

You can ask your florist or wedding planner to cover cylinders or centerpiece containers in the paper or line the serving trays with it! Check out http://www.papermojo.com/ and http://www.paper-source.com/ for some great patterned papers. This is a great option to get major bank for buck!

Or you could have a monogram designed for your wedding and use it everywhere…


You could put it on koozies, napkins, stickers, welcome bags and so much more!
Check out http://www.marrymonograms.com/ or http://www.weddinglogodesigns.com/

Put out a basket of color coordinated flip-flops by the dance floor…


Try http://www.oldnavy.com/ for buying flip flops in bulk! Remember to order several different sizes!

Use throw pillows on existing venue benches or in your lounge area!

Check out www.zgalleries.com or www.cb2.com or Target, Marshall's or T.J. Maxx...

Remember it is not about how much you spend,
it is about how much thought and personality you put into it!

Denee and David - The French Huguenot Church and The Wickliffe House

I am a little behind in posting this wedding but I wanted to make sure I could sit down and give it the time it deserved. Sometimes you meet a couple and instantly click…for me…this was the case with Denee and David. From our very first meeting they were so much fun to work with and it was clear that they wanted their wedding day to reflect their personal style and love for each other! The ceremony was held at The French Huguenot Church with the reception immediately following at The Wickliffe House. Denee and David’s wedding was clean and simple with a touch of vintage and a touch of modern. The ladies of Simply Bloom Photography were such a joy to work with and captured the day flawlessly! It was very hard for me to narrow down images for this blog entry! Enjoy…

Thank you to Denee and David for allowing Peacock Events to be a part of your most special day! I would also like to thank the vendors who helped make it all possible!

http://www.simplybloomphotography.com/ – Photography
http://www.frenchchurch.org/ - Church
http://www.wickliffehouse.com/ - Venue
http://www.mediterracatering.com/ – Catering
http://www.elainesevents.com/ - Cake
http://www.otherbrotherentertainment.com/ – DJ Services by Bryan Mahanes
http://www.snydereventrentals.com/ – Tents, Lighting, Tables, Linen, Chairs, ect.

Happy Easter!

I received this cute email from my mom and thought I would share it with you!

All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny...

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute tail attracts a lot of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
Some body parts should be floppy.
The grass is always greener in someone else's basket.
To show your true colors, you have to come out of the shell.

May the joy of the season fill your heart!
Happy Easter to you and your family!

The Lost Art of the Thank You Note...

There is something so wonderful about opening your mailbox to find a beautiful piece of stationery containing a heartfelt note of gratitude! It is such a simple act that brings such joy to the person receiving it but it seems these handwritten notes are starting to be few and far between! Here are a few tips straight from Peggy Post that will hopefully make this task easier for you!

Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Thank You Notes

1.Do personalize your notes and make reference to the person as well as the gift.

2.Do remember that a gift should be acknowledged with the same courtesy and generous spirit in which it was given.

3.Do be enthusiastic, but don’t gush. Avoid saying a gift is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen unless you really mean it.

4.Don’t send form letters or cards with printed messages and just your signature; don’t use email or post a generic thank you on your wedding web site in lieu of a personal note.

5.Do promptly acknowledge the receipt of shipped gifts by sending a note right away or calling and following up with a written note in a day or two.

6.Don’t mention that you plan to return a gift or that you are dissatisfied in any way.

7.Don’t tailor your note to the perceived value of the gift; no one should receive a perfunctory note.

8.Do refer to the way you will use a gift of money. Mentioning the amount is optional.

9.Don’t include photos or use photo cards if it will delay sending the note.

10.Don’t use being late as an excuse not to write. Even if you are still sending notes a year later, keep writing!

The bottom line is, we have all let Emily Post down at one point or another! Just remember to keep it simple, be sincere, write from the heart and send it out as quickly as possible!

Happy Writing!

*The "Thank You" Note featured above can be found on www.paper-source.com

Furry Friends at the Wedding...

Let’s face it – we all love our animals way too much!
I am crazy about our dog – General Patton!

So when my bride’s start to plan their most special day, they always ask, “How we can incorporate our family pet into the wedding?” Sometimes people want to have the pet at the wedding to participate in some way however logistics don’t always make this possible. Here are a few fun ways to include your furry family member in your most special day without having to break out the leash…

1. Postage: Perhaps you have an adorable photo of your pet that you can upload to www.zazzle.com and make it into custom postage for the save the dates or the invitations. This way each guest will receive the invite from the “whole” family!



2. Wedding Party: You could make the pet an honorary Bridesmaid, Groomsman, Flower girl or Ring bearer! You could take photos of the pets and frame them with a sign that says “Honorary Bridesmaids” and place them on the guestbook table where each guest can see your important family member!





3. Favors: Instead of having a traditional favor you could make a donation to your local animal shelter and then have your baker provide cookies in the shape of your pet with a tag that says “In Lieu of a favor, we have made a donation in your honor to Pet Helpers.”

Sarah and Matt - Lowndes Grove

Today's mixture of sunshine and rain made me think back to a beautiful wedding that I planned last June! All day the setup for Sarah and Matt's wedding had gone so smooth then one hour before the outdoor ceremony the sky opened up. It was pouring rain but thankfully about 15 minutes before the guests were set to arrive the clouds broke and the sun came out. We brought out brooms, mops, towels and began the quick clean up and ceremony flip. We moved the ceremony chairs to a dryer location and with the beautiful background of the Ashley River we were able to still give them the outdoor wedding of their dreams…

Thank you to Renee Brock for sharing these beautiful images!
Check her out at www.reneebrock.com