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springshowMarCH 24 / 2012
bridalcharleston weddings magazine’s
CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK®
CATCHSeven Stellar runway ShowS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ sCHedule and details page 122
■ Bride, MYCHael KnigHt page 124
■ One lOVe Bridal BY
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■ lulaKate page 126
■ MaddisOn rOw page 127
■ Bella BridesMaid page 127
■ MOdern trOusseau page 128
■ wHite page 129
■ eMerging Bridal designer COMpetitiOn
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■ suMptuOus stYle lOunge page 132
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PROGRAMDoors: OPEN AT 10:30 a.m.
Shopping: BEGINS AT 10:30 a.m.
(credit cards or cash)
Complimentary Cocktails:
SERVED FROM 10:30-11 a.m.
(cash bar thereafter)
Bites: OFFERED FROM 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
(complimentary)
Shows: RUN FROM 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
■ general admission: $45 (includes reserved seat for shows, complimentary cocktail reception, and taste testing throughout the event)
■ Fashion insider Front row: $55 (includes above, plus front-row seat and (1) drink ticket for the cash bar that opens following the complimentary cocktail reception)
■ purchase online at CharlestonSpringBridalShow.com or call ETIX at 1-800-514-ETIX (3849).
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INVITATION THE LOCATION
March is all about fashion here in Charleston, thanks to Charleston Fashion Week® (CFW). Started in 2007, CFW has evolved into a launch pad for designers who’ve gone on to national acclaim via Project
Runway and the pages of national fashion mags. Since 2008, Saturday morning of CFW finds the main tent transformed into a grand wedding hall for Charleston Weddings (CW) magazine’s Spring Bridal Show. Join us as we showcase the gowns of local and regional bridal designers and frocks custom-made for the event by national designers. This year we’ll also celebrate our first-ever Emerging Bridal Designer Competition by presenting the winner’s own runway show. So whether you’re recently engaged, love all things weddings, or just can’t get enough of couture gowns, we invite you to the formal (but always fun) side of CFW.
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2012 Charleston Weddings Magazine Spring Bridal Show is part of Charleston Fashion Week®. For a complete schedule and ticket info go online or call ETIX at 1-800-514-ETIX (3849).
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f you find it hard not to love high-style, down-to-earth Mychael Knight, you’re in good company. Voted “fan favorite” by 10 million season three Project Runway viewers, Atlanta-based Mychael became the darling-graduate of the show, and has since dressed the likes of Jennifer
Hudson, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Kim Porter, and Queen Latifah; designed for Starbucks; and showed up on the pages of everything from Ebony and Allure to the New York Times. A long-time regular at CFW and a fashion panel judge since 2008, he showed his Carte Blanche collection here in 2010, and his 2012 Lost World collection last fall during New York Fashion Week. Always in the front row at the CW Spring Bridal Show, Mychael heads backstage this year to debut his first-ever collection of bridal gowns. A designer from the age of nine (no joke), he’s been creating commissioned wedding fashions since 2009, but this marks the premiere of all-Mychael-motivated dresses. While his women’s wear tends toward bold colors, geometric details, resort-meets-futuristic club styles, and fits-like-a-glove silhouettes, he tells us that Americana images and elements are informing what he’ll unveil. Anything you say, Mychael. We know we’re in good hands.
At my show, look for modern Americana and forward approaches.I began designing wedding gowns because many of my clients wanted ready-to-wear inspired wedding gowns that were fresh and wearable with unexpected direction.My brides like sleek, sophisticated, wearable gowns. Brides really ought to be adventurous! Try color and an unexpected accessory.The day of her wedding a bride should wear her favorite perfume, lipstick, and confidence.Years after her wedding, a bride should look back on her gown and still want to wear it.My inspiration board is covered with Mini Coopers, haystacks, and images of Americana. My favorite silhouette is mermaid. My favorite details are belts and sashes.My biggest fashion hero is Gianni Versace. He inspired my fascination with fashion.
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ShowIng: bridal gownsDeTAIlS: by appointmentweBSITe: MychaelKnight.comFAceBook & TwITTeR:Mychael Knight
“My bridal designs make sense in Charleston because the city is all about ease, and so are my gowns; they’re about ease of wear and ease of living.” —Mychael Knight
Expect to see “approachable glamour,” says Mychael. “I like to elevate ready-to-wear shapes by heightening the pieces with bridal sensibilities.”
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Rachel Gordon exploded onto the Charleston fashion scene in 2007, when she debuted in the inaugural emerging designer Competition at CFW. Soon, the
self-taught fashionista and College of Charleston grad became synonymous with flowy, ready-to-wear gowns. Following that breakout, rachel opened her first shop, Gordon Hall, and secured her place as a designer to know. Since then, she’s opened one Love boutique on King Street in col-laboration with photographer Sarah Poe, where they sell rachel’s oNe LoVe bridal and ready to wear collections, along with Sarah’s dreaming Tree jew-elry, pieces from other local designers, and vintage finds. Celebrated especially for draping silks across the body in ways that transform women into Grecian goddesses, rachel excels in celebrating the female figure. Her fresh eye and deft tailoring transcends trends, and she creates designs both unique and truly en vogue. When she began creating wedding gowns, brides-in-the-know raved that she brought sexy back. Curious to see the debut of her first-ever collection of gowns? So are we.
My design aesthetic can be described as a combination of couture bohemian mixed with an ethereal Grecian vibe. I like fashion-forward silhouettes that focus on the human form while maintaining classically beautiful details.My inspiration wall is covered with lots of oNe LoVe under-water images; a poem by Marcus Amaker titled “Giving Birth”; a fortune that says “the dream is within you”; and lots of images of ethereal women, ethereal dresses, and ethereal designs. Brides really ought to be grateful for the love that surrounds them and not lose focus of the union that they are about to create.who is your best mentor-hero? outside the industry, it’s my mother. She has always had an adventurous but elegant style that I have admired. Also, as long as I can remember, she taught me that class, elegance, and beauty are created from within. This collection is dedicated to her.
ShowIng: bridal gownsDeTAIlS: 478 King (upstairs)(843) 259-8066 Friday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. or by appointment(January & August, by appointment only)weBSITe: OneLoveDesign.comFAceBook:Rachel Gordon + ONE LOVE Design
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Expect to see color, beadwork, lace, feathers, bamboo, raw silk, embroidery, and lots of vintage materials mixed with modern silhouettes.
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“Charleston’s coast inspires me.” —Rachel Gordon
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very woman relies on her LBd (little black dress) to pull her through any fashion emergency or dress-up event. But what about brides? Katherine Mcdonald, the super-stylish
and super-practical owner-designer behind LulaKate, knows that all the showers, engagement parties, luncheons, and rehearsal dinners call for something a little more apropos, a little more bridal. enter her “LWd,” or little white dress. Comprised of seven short frocks in her signature crisp shapes and silks, the line debuted online last fall to the cheers of well-fêted brides everywhere. (We’re especially nuts over the metallic embossed silk option.) Also last year, Katherine released her “bridal alternative” line, in which brides select the neckline, skirt, train, and embellishments for their fantasy gown. The possibilities stretch on and on, and we’re thrilled to see the combinations she’ll share Saturday morning.
Since my last CW Spring Bridal Show, I have traveled to Paris and India, had my
second son, and moved my store to a fabulous new location on King Street.
what’s your über-favorite gown silhouette and detail? I love my Kristyn ball gown in lace right now.who are your heroes? In the bridal world, it’s oscar de la renta, because he epitomizes sophistication and style in his designs. otherwise, it’s my mother, because she has such a positive attitude. charleston influences my designs because it’s a very stylish city. even though we have a culture rich in history, we also have a plethora of young, talented artists and designers. My style fits because it’s traditional with modern
details mixed in.Thirty years after her wedding, a bride should look back on her gown and smile.
“I’m known for clean, simple silhouettes and delicate details.” —Katherine McDonald
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Expect to see lots of texture and detail work.
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ShowIng: bridal gownsDeTAIlS: 310 B King Street(843) 805-7193 by appointment weBSITe: LulaKate.comFAceBook & TwITTeR:LulaKate
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Maddison row’s Lindsey Nowak has been crazy-busy since she last sent models down
the CW Spring Bridal Show runway. While attending the New York bridal markets, she acted as a correspondent for area blogs, then teamed up with Bella Bridesmaid to host a fashion show to school local industry folk in pending trends. She also fashion directed her first e-glossy story and
one of her shop’s gowns has landed on the cover of this issue, too. All
the while, Lindsey has tended to bride after bride in questing to find their dream dress. No wonder Maddison row—with their A-list selection of national
designers—is heralded as one of the east Coast’s iconic bridal boutiques. Since Lindsey’s show shocked us last year with its custom-made black feathered gown from Carol Hannah, we’re betting she’s got something amazing up her sleeve this go-’round, too. Bring it!
Bella Bridesmaid made its Charleston debut in 2006 with a host of trunk shows. A year later, Allison Long opened the King Street boutique and has helped legions of bridesmaids into
frocks that flatter beyond compare. Visitors to her shop delight in the span of designers she carries, including exclusives like Amsale for Bella Bridesmaid and Jim Hjelm/Alvina Valenta for Bella Bridesmaid. This year, she’s thrilled that color, longer gowns, and more formal silhouettes reign for attendants. Hooray to that and here’s to her rallying cry, “Let’s get fancy!”
I’m especially excited about showing new designers, like dolly Pearl and Lynn Lugo. The best trend in bridal wear right now is that styles are going back to more formal looks. Since last year’s show I have added six new designers to our already large collection.The coolest thing about putting together the show is working with designers to create custom pieces.If I were to get married today I would wear a huge dress with lots of bling; that would be the total opposite of my gown from six years ago. Backstage we are having a blast!
My boutique is so charleston because we have dresses for any venue, any time of day, or any time of year.The most flattering thing a bride can do
is know her body and be realistic about what looks good.what’s going on backstage? We’re dancing to the music and cheering
on our models.
“I can style bridesmaids for any setting in the Lowcountry.” —Allison Long
ShowIng: bridal gownsDeTAIlS: 171 Spring Street(843) 720-7979 Monday-Saturday,by appointment weBSITe: MaddisonRow.comTwITTeR: Maddison Row
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ShowIng: bridesmaids dressesDeTAIlS: 341 C King Street(843) 425-8079Monday-Saturdayby appointment weBSITe: BellaBridesmaid.comFAceBook & TwITTeR:Bella Bridesmaid
“Just take it one dress at a time.” —Lindsey Nowak, on how to not get overwhelmed while dress hunting
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Expect to seecolor, light and airy fabrics, and “so many new design elements that will excite Charleston brides,” says Lindsey.
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s a native of Melbourne, Australia, Modern Trousseau’s owner-designer Callie Tein understands hot weather—music to the ears of any Lowcountry bride. “The summers in South Carolina are often quite hot,” Callie says, “so I design comfortably light gowns that allow brides to look fresh and
beautiful.” The designer may turn the temps down when considering gown con-struction, but there’s no lack of va-va-voom in her creations. Best known for using French and Italian lace and classic, customizable silhouettes ranging from modern to vintage, sweet to sultry, Modern Trousseau is all about options. Add Callie’s in-spired sashes and veils to a lineup that’s made in the u.S.A., and all hail gorgeous, feminine looks perfectly suited to the Southern bride. No wonder the King Street shop—Callie’s second flagship store in the country—is always abuzz.
My signature style is modern, with a nod to traditions in couture fashion.Brides will love my work if they love lace or unusual fabrics and texture.To design a gown, I start with an idea or an inspiring roll of fabric and drape muslin over a dress form until the design comes to life.
My über-favorite gown silhouette is our new natural-waist ball gown—so fun!If I were on a Project Runway challenge and had three colors, three materials, and one secret
weapon to work with, they would be color: three shades of ivory; material: lots of lace and chiffon; and secret weapon: my head seamstress—she has a wonder-ful ability to follow my designs and fabric choices and to “make it work.”Since last year’s Spring Bridal Show, I have traveled back home to Australia. Not only was it nice to have some time off before beginning the next collection, but I came home with a fresh perspective for 2012.
ShowIng: bridal gownsDeTAIlS: 418 King Street (843) 722-6300 Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.weBSITe: Modern-TrousseauSC.comFAceBook:charlestonbridalgownsTwITTeR: mtcharlestonsc
“Southern brides have an extraordinary eye for fashion and trends.” —Callie Tein
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e have to admit White owner Jodi Moylan’s 2011 CW Spring Bridal Show blew us away. Yes, we’ve long known she’s got a top shop in town, that she sells high-end gowns from national design houses, and that she’s the sole proprietress to host a
champagne bar in her boutique, but we were suitably rocked by the looks she debuted from her self-designed lines: White Couture and YoYo. The blend of sassy and sexy with supreme tailoring was a pure delight to take in. This year, she aims to shock and awe again, she says, and is particularly taken with the ’80s resurgence that she’s seen hither and yon. How that will manifest in the show overall only Jodi knows, but we’re ready to see whatever surprises she’s ready to spring on us.
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Since our last show, I’ve been designing new gowns, selling those in the shop, and loving my job. I’ve also been traveling and checking out how the rest of the world is styling. The best trend in bridal wear right now is not complying to a trend and instead wearing what feels right and beautiful for you. I want to see more non- strapless gowns.The best piece of advice for
brides is: don’t settle for liking your dress; love it!If I were to get married today I would wear something of my own design.The most flattering thing a bride can do is smile—and mean it!The one thing every bride should know before she shops for her gown is her budget. Brides should consider a local designer for a gown to ensure it’s unique and special.A bride will love my work if she loves Jackie o, Audrey Hepburn, and Kate Middleton.
“I’m excited about the diversity of styles, from informal short dresses to the biggest ball gowns.” —Jodi Moylan
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Expect to see “a big variety paired with great music,” says Jodi. “It’s going to be energetic and glamorous!”
“Aspen” by Jenny Packam
ShowIng: bridal gownsDeTAIlS: 259 Seven Farms Drive(843) 471-2975 by appointment weBSITe: WhiteOnDI.comFAceBook:White on Daniel Island
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In late 2011, CFW Emerging Designer Competition: East (EDC:E) contest organizers from our parent title, Charleston magazine, noticed big white wedding gowns showing up amongst their applicants’ entries. Given gowns are our passion, they asked Charleston Weddings (CW) if we wanted to hold our own emerging designer
contest, and let the winner show their collection at the CW Spring Bridal Show. “Of course!” was our answer, and in no time Carol Hannah (a CFW EDC:E and
Project Runway alum whose bridal and attendant gowns have appeared in Martha Stewart Weddings, Bride, Weddings Unveiled, and the knot); Heidi Elnora (an Alabama native whose work has been praised by Town & Country Weddings, Lucky Magazine,
Daily Candy Atlanta, and getmarried.com, and who was our last bridal show’s featured designer); CFW and CW style director Ayoka Lucas; and CW
editor Melissa Bigner all signed on to judge.The contest came to be so quickly that the judges had to make their
picks after we sent this issue to press. So while we can’t say who won, we can say that the entries exceeded all our expectations.
All in all, it was a great showing for our first Emerging Bridal Designer Competition! To see who wins and view the winner’s inaugural collection as it debuts on the runway, join us Saturday, March 24 and check out CharlestonSpringBridalShow.com. We can hardly wait!
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“There is a stigma of what a bride should look like and what she should wear from the veil to the shoes. I want to remove that idea.” —Whitney Barnes Deal
Calvin James Bryant Stone Mountain, GA
THE CONTEST AT A GLANCE:■ Open to aspiring designers (those not represented in shops, those who’ve not held their own runway show, and those who’ve never debuted a bridal collection)
■ Entrants invited from South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
■ Experience ranged from self-taught types to graduates of Parsons, New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, and even Universite De La Mode in Lyon, France
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“It’s really about adding a breath of fresh air to an already poufy bridal world.” —Nandi Chin Fernandez
Nandi Chin Fernandez Miami, FL
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Half the fun of coming to the Charleston Weddings Spring Bridal Show is checking out just how Gathering Floral + Event design has transformed the regular CFW tent into a grand reception hall resplendent with lounge areas, a catwalk, and mini-shops where attendees can sample gratis sweet and savory bites, sip cocktails, and shop for Big
Day jewelry. With a scant 12 hours to work their magic, Gathering directs a team of 20 to empty out the space and start anew, hanging lights, reconfiguring the chairs, and adding all the icing (chandeliers, flowers, and more) to give all you brides-to-be ideas for your own reception. What will 2012’s show hold? Mum’s the word till doors open at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 24.
NEwToN FArMs CATEriNgAlways splurge on the reception menu, because the guests will remember their meal! our signature creation is our pimiento cheese corn-bread. It’s like eating dessert with your dinner! It’s so moist and is incredible when paired with a Lowcountry boil or our she-crab soup.sErViNg: light bitesDETAiLs: 515 Freshfields Drive(843) 412-0753by appointmentwEBsiTE: NewtonFarmsCatering.comFACEBook: nfcateringTwiTTEr: NFCatering
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MAC & MurpHywhat we are most excited to offer for sale at our booth are our beautiful lines of letterpress wedding invita-tions, many from local designers! The best gift we carry for bridesmaids is stationery that can be custom designed to suit their personality.if we were looking to add “something blue,” we’d include a pop of color on save-the-dates, invitations, and all other wedding paper accessories. Love this idea! oFFEriNg: custom wedding invitations, stationery, and paper accessoriesDETAiLs: 74½ Cannon Street, (843) 576-4394 Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.or by appointmentwEBsiTE: macandmurphy.com FACEBook: mac and murphy—a charleston paper companyTwiTTEr: macandmurphy
DEE ruELstop by my booth for my custom-made, one-of-a-kind bridal jewelry and affordable bridesmaids pieces. For all the wedding parties you’ll attend, splurge on a statement necklace.For your rehearsal dinner, wear a pair of my custom ear-rings to match your dress. oFFEriNg: handmade jewelry and stationeryDETAiLs: 826 Coleman Boulevard(843) 568-3522Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.wEBsiTE: deeruel.com FACEBook: dee ruel
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ELAiNE’s EVENTs—CAkEs oF DisTiNCTioNpeople always come back to my booth for the samples! I’ve got the best cake you’ve ever tasted.My signature creation is sugar magnolias. I have a talent for making flowers look realistic; people always think they are real.i always say splurge on the wedding cake. It’s the centerpiece of a reception, and people love to eat cake. sErViNg: cake samplesDETAiLs: Sweet Elaine Bakery2034 Maybank Highway(843) 763-2704Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.wEBsiTE: ElainesEvents.comFACEBook: Elaine’s Events
Cru CATEriNgif we could tell couples anything it would be have fun with your menu, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. It’s all about customizing a menu that reflects the bride and groom.The wildest thing we’ve made for a wedding was a nine-foot-tall strawberry topiary tree.Did you know? We’ve been voted Charleston’s best caterer by Charleston City Paper for 11 consecutive years.our signature offerings include our small plate stations and, of course, our famous four-cheese macaroni.sErViNg: savory hors d’oeuvresDETAiLs: (843) 534-2433, by appointmentwEBsiTE: CruCatering.comFACEBook: Cru CateringTwiTTEr: CruCatering
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we’re known for: producing one-of-a-kind events with an intuitive sensibility and subtle, sublime style.we’ve been a sponsor and founding designer of Charleston Fashion week®
since its inception six years ago and for bridal for four years.we’ve been pub-lished everywhere from Martha Stewart Weddings to Modern Bride, Southern Living Weddings, the knot, and many more. stop by our lounge at the spring Bridal show to say hello, find out how we created the set-ting and to scroll through our iPad portfolio. There will also be a giveaway of our book, Southern Bouquets.
oFFEriNg: the show’s stunning settingDETAiLs: Gathering Floral + Event Design747 Meeting St., (843) 723-3387by appointmentwEBsiTE: GatheringEvents.com BLog: barrienewman.com FACEBook:Gathering Floral + Event DesignTwiTTEr: gatheringevents
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rEEDs JEwELErsstop by our booth at the bridal show to try on David Yurman and other fashionable jewelry brands.For showers and wedding parties, splurge on diamond earrings—a classic choice that goes with many ensembles.oFFEriNg: fine jewelry, diamonds, watches, fashion jewelry, and moreDETAiLs: Northwoods Mall (843/572-4510); Mount Pleasant Towne Centre (843/416-3174); Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.wEBsiTE: Reeds.comFACEBook: Reeds JewelersTwiTTEr: reedsjewelers
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