77 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com To create the formal wedding of your dreams, oftentimes a professional wedding planner is your guiding voice. Over their career, planners have developed relationships with various venue managers and vendors which allow them to take your vision and make it a reality. Kelly continued, “A lot of your experience has to do with vendor selection. Your planner is the one suggesting your design, layout and flow – and your design vendor team brings it to life.” Formal weddings require intentionality and flawless execution. “Formal weddings succeed when planning, design and logistics are aligned,” noted Kelly. A formal wedding can be polished but still needs to feel personal. Kelly elaborated, “That balance – formal yet personal – is where the most beautiful weddings truly live.” This is where utilizing your venue really comes into play: creating moments throughout the wedding where guests see the couple’s story and personality come alive. “The most personal formal weddings prioritize time with guests – extended cocktail hours, intentional tabletop details and shared experiences throughout the night. When guests feel connected to you, the event naturally feels less traditional and more heartfelt,” said Kelly. If all this personalized, formal experience talk has you convinced that this is what your dream day will look like, now it’s time to find the venue to match. We are fortunate to live in an area with seemingly endless options for hosting the big day. Daniel Island Club, Boone Hall Plantation and private homes and estates are among the top of the list. Kelly loves a tented reception for its flexibility and practicality. “Tented receptions allow you to make a wedding as formal as you want – it’s all about the details.” When a wedding is tented, you can create almost any look with finishes like flooring, draping and lighting. For some couples, a relaxed wedding celebration with flexible attire, simple décor and laid-back vibes lends itself to an informal wedding venue. Informal weddings often prioritize comfort and personal touches that are true to the couple. “There are great options east of the Cooper with flexibility for brides,” commented Sarah Corley, founder of Sarah Corley Events. She continued, “Intimate venues promote a personalized and memorable celebration, especially for couples who want to save without sacrificing style.” Places like Alhambra Hall, The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation, the Cooper River Room at Memorial bridal CHARLESTONCOUNTYPARKS.COM Beautiful Sunsets & Great Memories MOUNT PLEASANT PIER WWW.BIGBADBREAKFAST.COM (843) 936-8854 2664 N Hwy 17 Suite 101 Mt. pleasant | 29466 SERVING BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & LUNCH 7 DAYS A WEEK! MT. PLEASANT’S BEST BREAKFAST + 1 OF THE BEST BRUNCHES & BISCUITS Thank you voters! Thank you voters!
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