Maddie + Andrew's Augusta Country Club Wedding

Maddie and Andrew are a fun loving, energetic couple whose joy is contagious. They were wed in a beautiful ceremony at Trinity on the Hill followed by a beautiful reception at the Augusta Country Club. We love that we were able to bring Georgia and Mark's daughters vision to life not only once but twice. Having known Maddie's parents for many years its always an honor when they entrust me with the most important day of their little girls lives. It's such a pleasure when the father of the bride is such an enormous part of the planning and when you have such an organized mother of the bride. In the months of planning, it was such a pleasure working with the entire close knit family that they are. 

Floral & Event Design: Cote Designs

Photography: Grain & Compass

Videography: Clay Miller

Venue: Augusta Country Club

Catering & Cake: Augusta Country Club

Band: Atlanta Groove Factory

Make-Up: Cucumber and Mint 

Hair: Salon Surreal

Wedding Crest: Haley Wood

Live Painter: Maggie Smith Kuhn   

Liz + Jordan's Intimate Home Wedding

It was love at first sight with Liz and Jordan who's love bloomed in a bar in Dallas, TX. They celebrated their marriage in the backyard of her parents home in Aiken, SC. The home's original grotto made the perfect backdrop for her and Jordan's intimate wedding ceremony surrounded by their friends and family. Kaitie Bryant captured the love and happiness between Liz and Jordan so beautifully. There was not a single moment throughout the day that we didn't see a smile from ear to ear. Liz's stunning wedding gown was custom designed by Lea-Ann Belter, a Canadian designer, who brought her imagination to life when she created a gown to resemble the ones her mother and grandmother wore when they were wed. It's always such an honor when I am entrusted to design weddings for a friends daughter and in this case I was able to design the weddings for both Liz and her sister Ellie. I was able to catch up with Liz and we were reminiscing on her "stress-free, picture perfect wedding day". She loved having a birds eye view from the upstairs sun room where she and her sisters were getting ready, listening to Brooks Dixon Band rehearsing and watching all of the amazing vendors working so hard to ensure her day was everything she imagined. 

Floral, Planning & Event Design: Cote Designs

Design: Nandina Home and Design

Photography: Kaitie Bryant Photography

Videography: CinemaWeddings

Hair & Make-Up: Cucumber & Mint

Coordination: Sarah Kline

Rentals: Allstar Tent and Events and Ranco Tents

Catering: Palmetto Pork House LLC

Invitation Suite: Design Persuasion

Linens: Nuage Designs

Dress: Lea-Ann Belter

Cake: Gluten Free Cutie

Ceremony Musicians: Brooke Lundy, David Brown and Matthew Whittington

Band: Brooks Dixon Band

Sarah + Dustin's Destination Wedding in Edisto Island, SC

Cypress Tree's Plantation was the most beautiful backdrop for this stunning spring wedding designed by Meagan Warren Weddings. When Melissa, a dear friend of mine, asked me to do the florals for Sarah and Dustin it was a no brainer. I love when I am able to share in such big life events with friends, their day was picture perfect and I am so honored to be a part of the team.  

Floral Design: Cote Designs

Planning: Meagan Warren Weddings

Photography: Jennings King Photography

Venue: Cypress Trees Plantation

Caterer: Southern Way

Band: Men of Distinction

Artist: Megan Carn

Becky + Frank's Intimate Wedding at Green Boundary

Choosing to keep their wedding day intimate with family and friends Frank and Becky chose the historic Green Boundary Club on Aiken, SC. The entrance of Green Boundary was the perfect backdrop for their ceremony. Cascades of roses, hydrangeas, and greenery was all that was needed to create a classy and timeless aesthetic. We love that this was truly a family affair as their children stood by their sides as they exchanged their vows. They are a wonderful couple and I wish them many years of happiness together. 

Floral Design: Cote Designs

Photography: Chloe Giancola

Venue: Green Boundary Club

Ali + Chad's Intimate Sage Valley Wedding

Ali and Chad married in a beautiful, intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest loved ones, 10 people to be exact. The chapel on property at Sage Valley Golf Club is a small, beautifully designed location and was the perfect spot for this couple to exchange their vows. We love when we're asked to do intimate elopements such as this one, you can feel the love between these two brought in the images from Laila at Studio 11.11.  

Floral Design: Cote Designs

Photography: Studio 11.11

Venue & Catering: Sage Valley Golf Club 

Katherine + Michael's Aiken Wedding

Katherine and Michael wed in a beautiful ceremony at Saint Thaddeus Episcopal Church in Aiken, SC surrounded by their closest friends and family. We love when we are able to incorporate family heirlooms into the design of our events. All of the silver that was used for the reception arrangements were provided by the bride's family. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect spot than the backyard of Katherine's childhood home. 

Floral & Event Design: Cote Designs

Photographer: Ashley Seawell

Caterer: Southern Way

Cake: Dianna Tornow

Band: Men of Distinction

Rentals: Allstar Tents and Events

Lindsay + Colt's Mountaintop Elopement

Lindsay and Colt's elopement at Max Patch in NC is what dreams are made of. We could not have been more flattered when the wonderful Still Co. referred her best friend, Lindsay, to us! From the very beginning I felt that Lindsay was a beautiful person inside ad out, I wish I was able to meet her in person. After seeing the photos I know my first impressions were right. Lindsay and Colt are the perfect pair and you can see the love they have between them in every image.

Florals: Cote Designs

Photographer: Still Co.

Videographer: Justin Peay Productions

Airbnb: The Graham House

Dress: London and Lace

Madeline + Brad's Fall Wedding

As our summer weddings have come to a close we find ourselves dreaming of hot apple cider, rich, warm fall foliage, and the cool crisp air. As we dream about fall we can't help but reminisce on the beauty that was Madeline and Brad's wedding at Wavering Place in Eastover, SC. 

You can find this stunning occasion featured in Martha Stewart Weddings.

Excerpt from Martha Stewart: 'It's not often that a wedding beautifully masters multiple themes, but when one does, it's especially captivating. That was the case for Madeline and Brad's fall celebration. The black-tie event was undeniably formal but didn't shy away from rustic touches, including country motifs. "We would have to describe our wedding as a sophisticated southern affair with the understated elegance of autumn," the bride shares. We would have to agree.

"We wanted to show our friends and family how much they mean to us by having the very best food, drinks, and entertainment along with an atmosphere that was elegant and dreamy at the same time," Madeline explains. Shortly after getting engaged, the couple asked Meagan Warren to help them achieve their vision. Together, they planned a timeless event that centered around nature and tradition. The former inspired their rich color palette; the latter inspired their many meaningful touches. The romantic celebration was held at Wavering Place plantation in Eastover, South Carolina, located just 30 minutes from their Columbia home. Despite hosting 125 guests, the event felt surprisingly intimate.

"My most memorable moment was our first look. I can't remember when I've been that nervous and excited to see Madeline," Brad shared. "The sun was perfect, shining through the oak trees while I waited for her. When she was walking up behind me, before I turned around, her dress sounded like a ship's sail coming in. When I turned around, I saw Madeline looking as beautiful as I had ever seen her. It was really a great memory!" His bride agrees. "It was such a special and personal moment for us to share with each other! I will never forget the way Brad looked at me the first time he saw me."'

 We are so glad to be a part of such a wonderful vendor team, check out all the vendors below!

Florals: Cote Design Florals

Photography: Michael & Carina 

Venue: Wavering Place

Event Coordination, Planning & Design: Meagan Warren

Shoes: Manalo Blahnik

Dress: Barbara Kavchok + London and Lace Bridal 

Bridesmaids: LulaKate

Ribbon: Silk & Willow

Ring Box: The Mrs. Box

Makeup & Hair: IDOMKUP + Kelli Hof

Cinema: Cinema Couture

Cake: Bonnie Brunt Cakes

Catering: The Southern Way Catering

Entertainment: Right to Party Band

Rentals: Ooh! Events

Linens: Pressed Fine Linens

Lighting: Ambient Media SC

Signage, Gift Bags, and Coozies: ByFarr Design

Officiant: Kevin Roberts

Live Painting: Easel Cathedral

Wedding Crest: Lemon Tree Calligraphy & Illustration

Kati + Nick's Stable View Barn Wedding

Kati and Nick were married at Stable View Farms in Aiken, SC on October 7th, as you can see in the fantastic photos from Photography Anthology their day was the epitome of love. Surrounded by their dearest friends and loved ones they said their "I Do's" in a beautiful intimate ceremony. They were just the sweetest couple, their kindness radiates from their infectious smiles. 

Cate + Nick Summer Afternoon Wedding

On a beautiful summer afternoon Cate & Nick were married at The Millstone at Adams Pond in Columbia, SC. The two said their "I Do's" in a gorgeous waterfront ceremony in front of their friends and family. This venue was the perfect canvas for our lush organic florals, we had so much fun designing this event. It was a joy working with all of the amazing vendors to create such a beautiful wedding for the sweetest of couples.

Floral & Event Design: Cote Designs

Photography: Britt Croft Photography

Wedding Planner & Event Designer: Meagan Warren

Catering: Southern Way

Dress Boutique: London and Lace

Dress Designer: Leanne Marshall

Hair: Capelli Salon

Make-Up: Eyebrow Junkie

Cake: Bonnie Brunt

Paper Products: ByFarr