Real Bride Morgan in Laurel by Monique Lhuillier in Charleston, South Carolina

Tell us your love story! How did you meet and how did you get to a proposal? 

We met/dated back in high school but went out separate ways in college. After 3 years, as I was finishing up school in Alabama, I came back home for summer and ran into Lane. Our relationship rekindled and we eventually started dating again. At that point and time, we knew marriage was our next step.

When you started planning your wedding what did you envision? How close did the actual wedding get to that vision? 

I envisioned a southern wedding. Southern charm to better explain it. Being from the south, and I wanted something that held a lot of beauty, but also resembled who we are. That actual wedding surpassed all of my dreams and expectations.

What were a few things that were important to you as a couple to include (or not include) in the wedding? 

It was very important to both Lane and I to have a cross at the ceremony to get married in front of, and it was so beautiful. We also really wanted the venue to have good food, and it most definitely did. 

How did you decide on the location? 

It was super random, we just found it on safari and fell in love with it. Plus Charleston, SC is such a neat town that holds a lot of history. We wanted a destination wedding, but something not too far for our guests. 

Let's talk dress! Give us all the deets! 

I had no clue what I wanted in a dress when I went dress shopping. And I could have never envisioned my dream dress to be the one I picked, but WOW was it a statement. And then you threw the veil on there, and it was truly amazing and purely unique. 

How did your family, friends, etc play into your wedding planning and wedding day? 

Everyone played a huge role, they contributed in all sorts of ways ensuring the day went smoothly and was perfect. And we had a large guests count, all whom were also close friends. They admired every little detail of the wedding, which as a bride, is like the best thing ever. And they had so much fun!

What's one specific memory you have from your wedding day that you don't think you'll ever forget. 

I won’t ever forget walking down the aisle. The tunnel vision and the feeling of Gods presence was so surreal.

How did you decide on your hair and makeup look? 

I knew I wanted glam but didn’t want to go over board. I also was set on having my hair down, and last minute did it up, which I think was such a game changer. The up do was beautiful, plus it lasted all day and allowed for the dress to be its own moment without interruption.

Was there one vendor you used that you wish everyone knew about? 

My vendor team was a dream team. I could go on and on about each one of them. I couldn’t have just picked one as they were all so amazing.

Where did you go on your honeymoon and what was the best part? 

We are currently on a 7 day cruise! The best part of traveling to all the different locations/islands.

Venue, Catering & Bar: @pphgevents

Planning & Design: @pphg_peninsulaevents

Florals: @festooncharleston

Photography: @makenziehamiltonphoto

Videography: @thehaneyco

Content Creation: @capturedcreative.co

Ceremony Entertainment: @charlestonelitemusicians

DJ: @dreamdaycharleston

Saxophonist: @itsjamalhallyallsax

Rentals: @snyderevents @pphgevents @curatedeventscharleston

Lighting & Draping: @lowcountryentertainment

Printed Materials: @papergarden_co

Hair & Makeup: @galyagornishka

Spray Tan: @liquidsunshinetanning

Wedding Gown: @moniquelhuillierbride @chicparisien