The Cheree Berry stationery suite bore iconic elements of the Holy City (the Ravenel Bridge, Old Citadel, etc.) and foreshadowed what Calder called the day’s “Carolina traditional” look. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
<i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
“We aimed to keep it very ladylike, classic, and soft,” says Calder of the venue’s dressings. “English garden—not over-the-top showy.” <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Flower girls donned sweet crowns of cream and pale pink ranunculus. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Bridesmaids chose their own blush or beige Joanna August frocks while Meggie’s maids of honor wore pale gray. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Meggie wanted the day’s florals to evoke romance. Blossoms Events delivered in spades, using a springy mix of lisianthus, garden roses, clematis, ranunculus, and scabiosa for the bridal bouquet. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Living swags brought the garden into the reception tent. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Mixed metallic vessels gave a warm touch to tabletops. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
“I thought it was the most beautiful place on the water that I had ever seen,” says Meggie of choosing Lowndes Grove. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Showstopping floral chandeliers drew eyes upward while a mix of traditional and modern furnishings filled the tent below. “Meggie is super hip and wanted a youthful vibe, so we layered in clean touches, like Lucite-and-gold barstools,” says Calder. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
White clematis crept along the 24-foot trellis-adorned bar. “Brides don’t have to use gobs of linen throughout their party,” says Calder of the organic design. “Textures like wood, metal, and painted elements can elevate with ease.” Lamps and barstools added a homey touch to the area. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Ombré draping capped with a valance of greens gave the band (and the bride’s brother) a stunning stage on which to entertain the crowd. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Southern fare, like shrimp and Gouda-cheese grits served with chorizo and skillet cornbread, wowed guests. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
In keeping with the day’s English garden aesthetic, guests showered the newlyweds with lavender in lieu of rice. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>
Meggie met Bill at a party at her house in Charlotte. “I was getting dressed when my roommate ran to tell me that guests were arriving and said, ‘By the way, one of the guys really looks like your type!’” Close to four years later, that roommate was an attendant in the pair’s wedding. <i>Image by Lucy Cuneo Photography</i>