Ceremony/Reception Venue: The Historic Rice Mill, www.goodfoodcatering.net

Invites / Programs: Paperwhites Press, Cary, NC, www.paperwhitespress.com

Cake: Elaine’s Events, www.elainesevents.com

Flowers: Branch Design Studio, www.branchdesignstudio.com

Favors: Ashley Bakery, www.ashleybakery.com

Dress: Hayworth by Amy Kuschel, www.amykuschel.com, Lana Addison Bridal, Cary, NC  www.lanaaddison.com

Tuxes: Suits by Express, ties from The Tie Bar, www.thetiebar.com

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

Rings: Diamonds Direct

Hair & Makeup: Hair – Canvas Salon, www.canvashair.com, Make-up – Jacquelyn West, http://jacquelynwest.carbonmade.com

DJ / Band: Super Deluxe, www.superdeluxelive.com, ceremony musicians: Bob Williams Duo, www.charlestonduo.com

Cateror: Good Food Catering, www.goodfoodcatering.net

Officiant: Allen Johnson, www.mycharlestonwedding.net

Wedding Planner: Emmy and Ashley at Peacock Events, http://peacockeventscharleston.com

Transportation: Charleston Black Cab Company; www.charlestonblackcabcompany.com

Most valuable piece of advice: If you can work it into your budget, a wedding coordinator is key.  Kyle and I were able to enjoy the planning process and most importantly our families could really enjoy our big day.  And go with your gut when choosing vendors.

Quirkiest detail: 21 water balloon launch salute to the bride and groom

Thriftiest trick: Michael’s coupons!

Something old: Bride’s maternal grandmother’s pendant

Something new: Dress, veil, shoes

Something borrowed: Bride’s maternal grandmother’s pendant.

Something blue: Kyle’s maternal grandmother’s blue sapphire ring.