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Happy Weekend // Around The Web

June 30, 2017

Happy weekend friends! I hope you’re ready for the long holiday weekend ahead! I’ve rounded up some of the best 4th of July wedding inspiration out there. It’s all so cute, you may just want to plan a red, white, and blue wedding too!

A gorgeous gown + lilac bridesmaids make this country club wedding.
The perfect little white dress for this weekend!
In case you missed it – everything you need for July 4th + an elegant blue and white wedding
A darling 4th of July engagement shoot.
How cute are these tassel slides?
Packing for a picnic this weekend? Read this.
What I’m cooking for lunch this weekend – doesn’t it look so fresh?
A song for your weekend.
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Introducing Aisle Society

May 4, 2016

As some of you may have noticed, I have been sharing peeks over the past few months at a new website called Aisle Society. Over the past nine months a group of talented and amazing wedding bloggers (including Coastal Bride) have been working diligently to create a new space for wedding inspiration. Well, I am very excited that the day has finally come where I can reveal what we have been working on! Readers, please meet Aisle Society your new hub for wedding inspiration!
Aisle Society is not just another wedding blog. It is an innovative new website for wedding inspiration, created by more than 30 of your favorite wedding bloggers. Aisle Society allows you to curate your feed. You choose what inspiration you want to see and from whom (see how here). You can pick your favorite wedding bloggers to follow, your favorite wedding vendors and what colors, styles, and details! The possibilities for inspiration are limitless. As a wedding photographer I am super excited about the vendor pages that Aisle Society has created. As a wedding pro, you get featured on the Aisle Society website when you are published on an Aisle Society publication. This means that by submitting to and getting published with an Aisle Society blog, you are automatically generated a business page, greatly increasing the reach of your work! Future clients can even contact you directly through your Aisle Society page. I don’t know about you, but in a world where I need to constantly update my website, blog, and social accounts, Aisle Societies new method is a real time saver!

Event Design: Aisle Society // Photography: Alexis June Weddings // Event Planning: Estera Events // Venue: Chez // Floral: Fleur // Videography: Nicodem Creative // Fashion Styling: CoChic Styling // Hair and Makeup: Nika Vaughan Bridal Artists // Stationery: Sarah Drake Design // Calligraphy: JM Paper and Ink // Cakes: Elysia Root Cakes // Catering: Boutique Bites // Furniture Rentals: Bowery & Bash // Chair Rentals: Hall’s Rentals // Tabletop Rentals: Tablescapes // Linens: Luxe Linen // Bar Cart and Tabletop Rentals: The Festive Frog // Draping: Drape Kings // Gowns: Truvelle and Sarah Seven // Diamond Jewelry: Susie Saltzman // Jewelry: Rach B. Jewelry // Confetti: The Confetti Bar // Stir Sticks: Host & Toast // Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids and David’s Bridal // Tuxedos: Black Tie Formalwear // Accessories: Alice in Ivory // Models: Corinne Natyshak, Robert Suarez, Lauren Rebecca Roth, Willow Star, Lindsay Widdel, Dionusia Patricia, Riane Roberts, Josh Smith, Orlondo Thompson, Michael Rabinowitz, Thomas Ortiz

Event You Need To Know // The Southern C Summit

February 15, 2016

Happy Monday morning lovelies! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed our surprise Valentine’s Day post yesterday! Today I am excited to introduce you to a Spring event taking place in Charleston that I am very excited about. This April, I along with some of my Charleston Blog Society pals, will be attending The Southern C Summit. If you’ve ever had an interest in blogging, starting your own business or even just finding a creative outlet then this conference is for you! This three day conference brings some of the biggest names in publishing and blogging to our little city. After hearing that two of my all time favorite bloggers, Grace Atwood of The Stripe and Liz Adams of Sequins & Stripes, were speaking I just knew I had to attend! Both of these bloggers have been a huge inspiration to me over the past few years and I cannot wait to learn from them. The intimate format of The Southern C provides opportunities for attendees to really get to know the different speakers on a personal level. All presenters attend the conference which is way different from any blogging conference I have ever attended. It is so much nicer to have speakers stick around rather than buzz in just to give their presentations. Another exciting element about The Southern C Summit is that they offer breakout sessions to really hone in on specific topics. Everything is offered from video production, to PR, branding, and my personal favorite, a one hour styling workshop. Since The Southern C takes place in Charleston you are guaranteed that the daily classroom discussions will be carried on into the warm night over cocktails at a charming bar. I for one am thoroughly looking forward to learning new tips and tricks for my blog and meeting other creatives. Let me know if you plan on attending and you can join our blogging group for a coffee!

Photography: Chanterelle Photography

Understated Elegace Beach Shoot

July 6, 2015

There is something so sweet and simple about an elopement. Stripping away the commotion of a big wedding day and sneaking away with your sweetheart to say “I do” is pretty much as romantic as it gets! Today’s elopement from John Newsome Photography at Torrey Pines in San Diego offered a breathtaking backdrop that also allowed the beautifully simple details to show through. I love the elegant details like the handmade oyster shell book to hold the handwritten vows by Paperweight and the lush bouquet by L&S Design Co., which further completes the coastal look.

Photography: John Newsome // Design + Paper Goods: Paperweight // Florals: L&S Design Co. // Gown: Dress Theory // Food: Sweet Lydia’s of San Diego // Location: Glider Port in La Jolla

Wedding Stationery Trends With Minted

July 1, 2015

Recently Minted, one of my favorite stationery companies, launched a new line of wedding invitations for 2015. Full of new colors, fonts and patterns there is a suite for every type of wedding and couple. Today I am sharing two of my favorite wedding suites from the new collection but I highly suggest you check out all of the styles on Minted’s site!

If you are a regular reader of this blog then you know I adore everything watercolor. And I just love seeing watercolor details popping up everywhere in weddings this year. With it’s wash of pinks and oranges, the Gallery Love suite is a design right after my own heart! My second favorite suite from Minted’s new collection is the Wedding Etching from their foil-pressed invitation line. Nothing says elegant like a foil-pressed invitation and this stationery suite on thick luxe paper will impress all of your guests!

This post is sponsored by Minted. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting our advertisers who help keep this blog running! This post contains affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission if you shop through them.
Photography + Styling: Gillian Ellis Photography

Happy Weekend // Around The Web

May 22, 2015

Happy Weekend! I’m pretty sure I say this every Friday – but wow, it was a busy one! The week started with our monthly Charleston Blog Society get together. This month we celebrated a late Cinco de Mayo with a pot luck at Annie Reeves house. Then the week ended with a bloggers lunch with J.McLaughlin at the Park Cafe. J.McLaughlin was kind enough to gift us outfits for the event as well as the tote below which I am already looking forward to using at the beach this weekend! I got this super cute top and these shorts which will be on serious repeat this summer and would be perfect to pack for a honeymoon or coastal vacation!

More where this came from over on Instagram!

Ever wondered what your first name means? This site is surprisingly accurate!
A preppy rehearsal dinner full of charming details!
How to choose the perfect wedding cake – Is there ever such a thing as a bad choice of cake? 😉
It doesn’t get chicer than this aloha themed bridal shower.
Gorgeous paper inspiration.
A recipe + a cocktail for the long weekend.

Happy Weekend // Around The Web

April 24, 2015

12 relationship tips from a wedding reporter – a fun must read!
These photos are so lovely and the recipe so delicious that I just want to jump through the screen!
A Bohemian beach wedding featuring a flower mohawk!
An art deco inspired wedding featuring the yummiest naked cake!
Rose gold everything!
A song for your weekend.

Preppy Whitford Plantation Wedding // Camry + Eric

April 8, 2015

With the backdrop of Whitford Plantation in New Bern, NC today’s wedding is the perfect study in Southern elegance. It was important to the couple that their wedding decor enhance the look of the historic plantation to compliment the charming setting. The bride and her bridesmaids handmade white hydrangea bouquets with crisp striped ribbon while family friends created classic floral centerpieces. Red Boat Photography captured this couples preppy day including one of the most important members of their wedding party, their sweet bow tied lab!

Photographer: Red Boat Photography // Venue: Whitford Plantation, New Bern, NC // Cake: Ali Smith Designs // Hair: Tangles and Knots // Wedding Gown: Da Vinci // Veil: Custom Sews // Bridesmaids: Alfred Sung // Bride’s Shoes: Jack Rogers // Flowers: Bride + Bridesmaids

Happy Weekend // Around The Web

February 20, 2015

Happy Friday! Brrr I hope you are staying warm wherever you are! We woke up to a chilly 25 degrees here in Charleston which is very not normal. You won’t want to miss the links I’ve rounded up this week including lots of bachelorette inspiration!

OMG shut the front door – I need to eat these right now!
Adorable DIY bachelorette survival kits.
Talking about a bachelorette party this is the coolest I’ve ever seen!
Have you heard of Rocksbox? The company recently contacted me and I will be sharing more information next week. In the meantime head over to their site and use my code: acoastalbridexoxo for 1 free month of jewelry sent right to your doorstep!
Around here – driftwood candle DIY + cotton wedding decor
Florida Keys wedding chic!
A song for your weekend.

Villa Montana Wedding // Amber + Saul

January 26, 2015

There’s nothing like a trip somewhere tropical to cure the winter blues but if a getaway is not in your future today’s Puerto Rican wedding should do the trick! This couple grabbed their photographer 13:13 Photography and 35 of their closest friends and family for a relaxed beach wedding at Villa Montaña. And after catching a glimpse of the lush scenery and warm sunny beach, can you blame them?

Photography: 13:13 Photography // Venue + Planning: Villa Montaña // Wedding Gown: BHLDN // Rings: Adam Foster

Sailboat Honeymoon Inspiration

January 19, 2015

Today’s styled engagement shoot from Honeybee Events and Red Boat Photography looks so tropical you would never guess it was shot in the landlocked state of Knoxville, TN! Catch a glimpse of the dreamy sailboat decked in flowers below and I think you’ll agree that this shoot is the stuff honeymoon dreams are made of!

Photographer: Red Boat Photography // Stylist: Honeybee Events // Florals: LB Floral // Makeup: Southern Sirens

Navy + White Country Club Wedding // Meg + Nick

January 7, 2015

When you combine the colors navy and white with a coastal yacht club, the result is a preppy affair brimming with classic details. Pure Luxe Bride designed this couples preppy wedding day which included blush blooms from Tiger Lily and lawn games for guests. Dana Cubbage Weddings captured this wedding filled to the brim with unique details including homemade jam favors and drink stirrer flags, as well as an adorable flower girl and ring bearer who can’t be missed!

Photographer: Dana Cubbage Weddings // Wedding Planner: Pure Luxe Bride // Ceremony Venue: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church // Reception Venue: Dunes West Golf Club // Florist: Tiger Lily Weddings // Cake: DeClare Cakes // Wedding Dress: Augusta Jones from Gown Boutique of Charleston // Hair + Makeup: Vanity Salon // Bride’s Shoes: Menbur // Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Jenny Yoo from Gown Boutique of Charleston // Bride’s Jewelry: Nadri bangle, Judith Ripka earrings + heirloom amethyst ring // DJ: Bryan Mahanes // Men’s Suits: Berlin’s // Catering: Dunes West Golf Club // Stationery: Studio R // Rentals: EventWorks

Happy Weekend // Around The Web

January 2, 2015

Happy New Year! 2014 was a big year for this blog with lots of growth and fun features on sites I admire. I can’t say thank you enough to all of you for reading, commenting and supporting this blog over it’s year 1/2 of existence. I have some fun new projects up my sleeve for the new year including a little makeover for the blog. So stay tuned, I have a feeling 2015 just might be a good one!

A gorgeous holiday bitters tutorial.

DIY duct tape calligraphy cocktail glasses – so pretty but I think it’s out of my skill set 😉

A super chic L.A. wedding.

How to style a bar cart – perfect for your next party!

I am definitely going to be decorating my power cords after this DIY.

Don’t start your New Years diet just yet, cook this up first!

A song for your weekend.

Coastal Wedding at Lighthouse on The Creek // Ashleigh + John

December 15, 2014

You might remember these cuties from their brewery engagement I featured back in the spring. Well these two lovebirds threw an equally cute wedding at Lighthouse on the Creek in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The bride’s family owns a salad dressing company and the family gifted mini jars of the grandmother’s secret recipe of Sully’s Blue Cheese Vinaigrette to guests. The bride designed the wedding invites and fresh blooms from Whole Foods adored tables named for beaches in the Lowcountry. Enjoy all of the warm and happy images from Sara Logan Photography below!

Photographer: Sara Logan Photography // Second Photographer: April Lambert Photography // Venue: Lighthouse on the Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC // Caterer: Fresh Foods Market Catering // Cake + Flowers: Whole Foods // Invitations: Designed by bride // Rentals: EventHaus // DJ + Lighting: Pinnacle Light and Sound // Gown: Alfred Angelo style 2457 // Bride’s Shoes: J. Crew // Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung, color: seaside // Groom + Groomsmen Suits: Jos. A. Banks // Bow Ties: HoBo Ties // Favors: Sully’s Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

The 3rd Charleston Not Wedding Instagram Recap

December 14, 2014

Surprise! I thought I’d share the 3rd Charleston NotWedding roundup today as it happened exactly one week ago, last Sunday at the Charleston Rice Mill. This years NotWedding was the last under this name as it has officially been re-branded as The Big Fake Wedding. The theme was Parisian whites and the historic Rice Mill was awash in champagne, powder blue and light pink decor. I will be sharing the professional photos in a few weeks but until then take a peek at the event through some of my favorite instagram snaps!

Happy Weekend // Around The Web

December 12, 2014

Happy Weekend! I don’t know about you, but I sure have been to a lot of holiday parties this week and I don’t hate it! I’d have to say my favorite was a candle making event at Candlefish. They hosted several Charleston bloggers in their Wentworth shop to make holiday scented candles. Not only was their shop adorable and completely festive but we learned how to make soy based candles and left with two professional looking candles – perfect, one to keep and one to gift! If you are interested in signing up for one of their upcoming classes they are offering a special 20% discount if you use the code “CHASBLOGGER14.” So check out their class schedule by visiting their site here!

The most darling Christmas engagement photos.

A romantic Fall wedding in Florida.

An adorable Etsy shop find.

I love these coastal ornaments and they’re such an easy DIY!

A fun gift wrap party!

A song for your weekend.

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