A Classic, Southern Wedding at Legare Waring House in Charleston, South Carolina

For their wedding, Jaci Sites (30 and a veterinarian) and Kyle Wells’s (31 and a commercial real estate developer) fused timeless elegance with natural, organic touches to create the ultimate alfresco affair with a low-key Southern twist. The Legare Waring House, where the wedding took place, turned out to be an excellent source of inspiration. The Row of Oaks, historic mansion and undeniable Charleston charm played a role in determining everything from the menu to the flowers and even the stationery. “We took a week to visit many different places in Charleston to search for a venue,” says Jaci. “We visited Legare Waring House somewhere in the middle of the week and really lost interest in continuing the search because it was so perfect for us.” Playing off the locale, Jaci and Kyle chose a color palette rich in soft earth tones like ivory, green, blue and touches of gold for a subtle touch of glamour. Blue Planet Green Events’ floral arrangements could not have been more fitting of the affair; the fresh bunches of succulents, white dahlias, lisianthuses, pale blue delphiniums, eucalyptus, hydrangeas and curly willow capturing the essence of the lush surrounding landscape. All of the flowers were repurposed throughout the day, which not only helped cut down costs, but each portion of the evening to feel cohesive. Ivory linens, burlap runners, flowers, lanterns and birch vases were also used to enhance the surrounding landscape. “Our venue was so beautiful to begin with that we didn't want out decor to be overbearing,” says Jaci. Another standout detail? The mouth-watering menu of Southern cuisine. Cru Catering seriously delivered, serving up a selection of classic Lowcountry fare, like fried green tomatos and crispy apple smoked bacon wrapped quail. For dinner, guests enjoyed a variety of different stations, where everything from shrimp and grits, Southern style barbecue brisket and four cheese macaroni and cheese with bacon and scallions were on offer. At the end of the night Jaci and Kyle whisked moved the party to the rooftop at Market Pavilion Hotel in downtown Charleston, where they and their guests danced the night away. A tip for the taking from Jaci: “Don't sweat the small stuff! Actually, don't sweat anything! That is why you have planners and professionals who create these special days for a living. Just have fun and don't worry about anything else!”