Lea’s grandparents home on Wadmalaw Island was the PERFECT choice for Lea + Cooper’s wedding day celebration. Not only was it pretty much Lea’s second home growing up, but it is also where Lea + Cooper first said “I love you” to each other… and where Cooper proposed! So it was only fitting that Lea + Cooper would choose this magical place to celebrate with their family + friends on their wedding day. Lea envisioned a garden glam soiree complete with textural floral arrangements, soft green eucalyptus, Spanish Moss, oyster shells, and hints of glamorous gold throughout. Every detail of this wedding day was thoughtfully considered – including a bed swing hanging from one of her grandparents’ oak tree that was made by her father and covered in her great-great-grandmother’s linens, boiled peanuts that were handmade by Lea’s grandfather as a wedding favor, a cozy cigar lounge on the dock, a glamorous lounge area, and the most incredible lighting I’ve ever seen. I mean, those cafe lights and chandeliers strung throughout the trees on the property?! Incredible!
Lea + Cooper opted for a traditional church ceremony at Summerall Chapel at The Citadel, where Cooper went to school. After the ceremony, we all headed out to Wadmalaw for the celebration and stopped at the most beautiful avenue of oaks on the road leading up to her grandparent’s house for photos. Lea + Cooper shared their first dance as husband + wife as the sun set over Wadmalaw and it was beyond perfect. Lea + Cooper danced the night away with their family + friends before heading off to their afterparty through a tunnel of sparklers… and impromptu champagne shower. Here are some of my favorites from Lea + Cooper’s beautiful wedding day…
Wedding Photography: Dana Cubbage Weddings | Planning + Coordination: Callie Weddings and Events | Ceremony Venue: Summerall Chapel | Reception Venue: private residence | Floral Design: Branch Design Studio | Cake: DeClare Cakes | Wedding Dress: WToo by Watters from The Poinsett Bride | Hair + Makeup: Lashes and Lace | Bride’s Shoes: Jessica Simpson | Bride’s Jewelry: personal | Bridesmaids Dresses: Nouvelle Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids | Band: The Jake Bartley Band | Men’s Attire: The Black Tux | Catering: Corley’s Market and Grill | Invitations: Reaves Engraving | Specialty Rentals: 428 Main, EventHaus + Callie Weddings and Events | Linens: La Tavola + Nuage Designs | Lighting: Custom Audio and Lighting
With a well-worn passport in hand, and an affinity for a good cocktail, Dana works with fun-loving and kind-hearted clients around the globe.
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