Today’s bride was our very first Southern Bride of the Month! We loved hearing about Katie + Nathan’s plans for the big day and now we get to see it! I love comparing their inspiration board to the photos from their wedding — the details are seamless! I’m a sucker for a lace gown and Katie looks timeless and elegant in hers from Modern Trousseau (read on to find out how buying her dress was like a Cinderella story!). Paired with her flawless and natural makeup by Pamela Lesch, she could not be more stunning. Of course, I can’t forget to mention Nathan and his handsome groomsmen. The guys looked like perfect gentlemen in their pale tuxes and brown leather shoes. Joey and Jessica of Veil and Bow did an amazing job capturing Katie + Nathan’s wedding. I love looking at the photo of the happy couple walking back up the aisle after their vows–it looks like one their kids might frame and display at their own weddings.
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. We almost didn’t meet at all actually! We both attended the same college, Elon University. My sophomore year, I was thinking about transferring to Auburn, and Nate had just transferred in to Elon from UNC Charlotte. We were both convinced by different people to attend a recruitment night for the campus business fraternity. The whole meeting, I kept thinking, “Wow that guy is cute!” Turns out I wasn’t the only one noticing people that night.
Describe the proposal. A walk in downtown Charleston with our friends turned into a secret mission to give us some time alone. We were in Waterfront Park and I remember wondering why Nate was so fidgety! Is it terrible that I don’t remember what he said to me when he proposed? He did get down on one knee, though, and said he couldn’t imagine his life without me in it. A group of tourists walking by erupted in cheers when I nodded yes. Good thing I said yes, right?
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Intimate, joyful, carefree
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: It’s a rather large detail, but our venue really stole the show with our guests! The house was so full of southern charm and details, from the 3 story wrap-around porches and brick wall covered with creeping fig and jasmine, to the curved staircase and soaring pocket doors in the dining room. With such an impressive backdrop, we had to do very little to decorate!
What Southern details or traditions did you include in your celebration? What was Southern about your wedding? The location of course, Charleston, was Southern. The fact that the ceremony and reception were held in the backyard of the venue felt very Southern to me; it was all about spending time with family on a warm spring evening.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: It’s the Lauren dress by Modern Trousseau. It was all lace with a sweetheart neckline and godets at the bottom; it flares when I twirl! When I first heard the retail price of the dress at my local boutique, I knew that it was absolutely out of my price range. I e-mailed someone directly at the showroom in Connecticut and told them my sad, sad, sad story. To my astonishment, the director called me, and before I knew it, he had sold me the dress at cost and even let me pay it off over several months. The point is, don’t be afraid to ask, you never know when a serendipitous event is headed your way! The folks at Modern Trousseau are an amazing bunch! Thanks y’all!
Photographer: Veil and Bow // Videographer: Life Stage films // Planner: Sara Hosch, Southern Protocol // Ceremony venue: Private Residence // Reception venue: Private Residence // Florist: Charleston Stems // Wedding Cake Baker: The Cake Stand // Pie Bar: Wild Flour Pastry // Caterer: The Crazy Dutchman Catering // Paper Products: Invitations by Studio R Design, Programs and other paper goods from the bride // Bride’s Dress: Modern Trousseau // Bride’s Hair Accessories/Veil: hair fascinator Powder Blue Bijoux, veil from Atlanta Bridal Couture // Bride’s Shoes: Capparos // Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jim Hjelm // Makeup: Pamela Lesch // Hair: Affair Hair by Tanesha
I’m most looking forward to cocktail hour with my new husband and all our guests!
OMG. the quatrefoil garden thing in the bottom left… AHHHHHHH i’m obsessed. :) <3
Can’t wait to look around and see all of our beloved ones gathered in the same place to celebrate our marriage! This will be a once in a lifetime moment we will never forget! :)
I am looking forward to the party afterward! :)
I just want to have fun and for the whole wedding group(and my church family) to have fun also! I don’t want to have to worry about anything. This should be a happy day!
On my wedding day I’m most looking forward to walking into the reception ballroom and see everything put together–the cake, the linens, the chairs, the flowers. I can imagine each piece as I plan, but I’m so excited to see it all tied together and really have my breath taken away!!
I’m most looking forward to walking down the aisle to stand by my beau’s side
I am most looking forward to marrying my best friend in the southern atmosphere of our dreams, thanks to Southern Wedding Magazines and hopefully Matthew Roberts Inspired Weddings, all of our dreams will come to a reality.
I also just entered the contest through twitter! and it was my first tweet! lol
I am most looking forward to wearing my dress and seeing my hubby-to-be at the end of that aisle! I’m excited to see all the hard work come together into a beautiful setting. Thanks for this awesome giveaway, I could definitely fall in love with this book :)
That’s easy — being married to my best friend!
On my wedding day, I am beyond excited to exchange vows with my future husband in front of all our family and friends. That is what is most important to me and I just couldn’t be more thrilled for the opportunity.
For our first look! I can’t wait for that moment. Also to be surrounded by our closest family and friends as we celebrate our love!
I’m most excited about being able to spend time with my hubby! We live 2.5 hous apart (no not a huge long distance deal), but we only see each other on weekends about twice a month. I really can’t wait to spend a Sunday night cuddling on the couch instead of driving home! 192 days!
I’m most excited about being able to spend time with my hubby! We live 2.5 hours apart (no not a huge long distance deal), but we only see each other on weekends about twice a month. I really can’t wait to spend a Sunday night cuddling on the couch instead of driving home! 192 days!
I’m most looking forward to totally letting go of planning stress and just enjoying my day with my new husband :)
I’m most looking forward to seeing him waiting for me at the end of the aisle. We’re not doing a “first-look” so this will be my first time seeing him on our wedding day.
being married!!
Toasting my new husband with our family mint julep cups that were won over multiple decades and generations as tennis tournament trophies from the club where our wedding will take place!
I’m most looking forward to having people from all walks of life with us to celebrate our big day!
I am looking forward to exchanging vows with my best friend in front of all those we hold dear ! And the walk down the aisle as husband and wife!
Just tweeted!! :)
I’m most looking forward to spending the afternoon with my closest girlfriends and the evening with my new husband and all our friends and family! Also, the food…our caterer is out of this world!
I am looking forward to getting my dance on with my new husband and our families.
Other than marrying my best friend :) I can’t wait to make a wonderful memory and cry with bridesmaids and laugh with my guests. We’re having a funnel cake truck, live country band, games, yummy drinks. I want my guests to have the best time ever!
I cannot WAIT to see my oh-so-handsome groom at the end of the aisle for the first time!! (and I’m also really excited about dancing with my Daddy as his MARRIED little girl!)
I am most excited to become Mrs. Brewton :) I can’t wait to marry the man of my dreams in front of all of our friends and family. I especially can’t wait for my sister to sing our first dance song.
I’m most looking forward to my future hubby’s facial expression as he sees me walk down the aisle.
I can’t wait to see the look on his face at the end of the aisle when he sees me and my dress for the first time! And then, of course, dancing the night away under the stars to some motown music with our best friends and family!
I am most looking forward to marrying my best friend in front of all of our friends of family! I cant wait!
I’m looking forward to seeing my groom for the first time as I’m walking down the aisle!
I’m so, so, so excited about having all of my best friends and closest family there to get super creative and set up all of the fun decorations & details! But I’m MOST excited about seeing the look on my fiance’s face when I walk down the aisle (i have a secret, special song picked out… he’s going to melt ;)!!
I am most looking forward to celebrating the start of the rest of my life with my beloved family and friends.
I can’t wait to see my vision come together. it’s all in pieces in my head, but I know it’ll all make fabulous sense come the big day!
I am marrying a boy that I met over ten years ago at summer camp. Little did I know then that I was playing silly camp games alongside my future husband! I am blessed beyond measure to have such a wonderful husband-to-be. Although I am giddy just thinking about every aspect of our day, I am most looking forward to serving communion to each of our guests as our first act of service together as husband and wife. It will be a sign of our blessing and appreciation for those we hold most dear, honoring the love, growth and challenge they have given us over the years, making us who we are today. I’m also really looking forward to our lighthearted, whimsical reception of childhood delights afterwards!
I’m most looking forward to getting married in my fiancée’s home land this July! He’s originally from Texas but moved to Scotland to work, (where we then met) but now we’re getting married we’re moving back to his home state! My future mother in law has been helping me organise the perfect Southern wedding in, I hope its good enough for the Southern guests and will make a good start with my new family :)
I just tweeted! I just entered the @mrobbinsdesign giveaway on @iloveswmag!—Verified Marcie(@MissMarcie_x) April 14, 2012
I am most excited to spend the reception with my family, friends, and most importantly husband. I can’t wait to celebrate the beginning of our new life together!
Looking forward to seeing my husband-to-be as I walk down the aisle with my Dad!
There is one thought about our wedding day that gives me butterflies more than any other: saying vows of lifelong promise to my sweet Georgia boy. There is nothing more romantic than professing our love and commitment out loud to each other, God, and all our friends and family. What a joy!
The Tweet is live!
Ok. As much as I would love to write about what I am most looking forward to on my big day, I can’t! Why? I’m not getting married. Truth is I’m just a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE Matt Robbins fan. He is so fantastic at what he does. I would LOVE to win a copy of his book. I know its filled with lots of wonderful tips and tricks. Pick Me! ;)
BOOM!!! I tweeted!!
What I’m looking forward to most about our wedding day…is GETTING MARRIED! I can’t wait to see my fiance as I walk towards him down the aisle. It’s been a long time coming!
[…] That’s why we couldn’t resist giving away a copy of Matthew Robbin’s Inspired Weddings! Go here to […]