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A Kiawah Island Club Wedding in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

For their spring nuptials at Kiawah Island Club, Rachel and Jason mixed simple design with romantic traditions to create a contemporary event.

For their spring nuptials at Kiawah Island Club, Rachel and Jason mixed simple design with romantic traditions to create a contemporary event.

During cocktail hour, margaritas and John Daly cocktails were served while a string quartet played modern hits.
The flower girl's simple white dress was accented with a light purple belt and a jeweled headband.
Two tiers of the cake were almond-flavored and decorated in the same pink pattern, while the middle layer was chocolate cake and decorated with gum paste flowers.
Rachel's two-piece Oscar de la Renta gown had a lace bodice and taffeta skirt. I wanted to choose a gown that felt romantic and bridal since this would be my one opportunity in life to dress in this style, the bride says.
The wedding planner put together small centerpieces of light green hydrangeas and pink roses and tulips.
This is my favorite photo, Rachel says. You can see the sheer joy and happiness on our faces to leave and start our life together.
We decided to use linens as an opportunity for pops of color, the bride says. Muted purple tablecloths topped with patterned pink table runners did the trick.
The bride chose these invitations because the design was simple, but the laser-cut cover gave the suite a lace-inspired look.
The bridesmaids wore gray J. Crew dresses in the style and fabric of their choice. Bright pink bouquets added color to their look without being overpowering.
Rachel and Jason had their first dance as husband and wife to the song Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait.
The couple chose to have their wedding in Kiawah Islands, where Rachel's parents live, so their wedding could be a relaxing getaway for their 80 guests.
Rachel wore her hair in a low, loose updo with a jeweled hairpin.
I wanted to have mismatching and “stackable” bands that we could potentially add to over time, Rachel says. She bought two complementary bands to accompany her engagement ring.
The wedding party all wore gray, which was accented with pink flowers and lavender ties.
The bride's bouquet was all white flowers—including roses and peonies—wrapped in a white fabric with lace detailing.
Pillows with a pink chain-link pattern—a motif at the reception—decorated the reception's lounge area.