Legare Waring House Wedding | Charleston, South Carolina
Lacie knew two things from the very beginning: she wanted a bow on her dress, and she wanted a day small enough to actually live inside of. What followed was an intimate Legare Waring House Wedding in Charleston, South Carolina. Lacie and Austin’s vision was a Southern garden party, small enough that they’d never be far from each other’s side.
The Legare Waring House did most of the talking – large live oak trees draped with Spanish moss and warm garden lights. It only needed soft florals and french-styled furniture to become exactly what they’d dreamed of. A violinist played Taylor Swift’s Wildest Dreams as Lacie walked down the aisle, where their dog Cooper had a front-row seat. At their reception, Ben Key’s Fine Art revealed their live painting and Lacie’s grandmother ended up in the DJ booth. They ended their night with a private last dance before exiting with all of their guests congratulating them. This Charleston, South Carolina wedding was featured in Southern Bride Magazine – and if you scroll through the gallery below, you’ll understand exactly why.
Planner, Design, Coordination, + Florals: Everything After the Ring
Venue: Legare Waring House
Live Artist: Ben Keys
DJ: ML Event Entertainment
Violinist: Low Country Pianist & Co
Catering + Bar: Duvall Catering & Events
Cake: Sweet Rhi
Hair + Makeup: Lashes and Lace
Dress: Ready or Knot
Seamstress: Livi’s Designs
Rings: Gunderson’s Jewelers
Stationary: Sky To Sea Calligraphy
Decor + Rentals: Snyder Events
Lighting: Bunn DJ Company
Tent: Eventworks
Getting Ready and First Looks
Their wedding day began with so much anticipation as Lacie and Austin prepared for their big moment in separate areas. Lacie’s dress featured a stunning bow, a detail she had envisioned from the very start. The excitement grew during the first looks with the bridesmaids and family members, until finally it was time. When Lacie and Austin finally locked eyes, everyone had tears in their eyes, including me! It was a beautifully intimate moment where their emotions were literally palpable. Capturing these early moments is always one of my favorite parts to the day!
Bride and Groom Portraits
Next, in the gorgeous gardens of the Legare Waring House, I captured some stunning photos of the bride and groom. The natural beauty of the venue, enhanced by simple florals and french styled furniture, provided a perfect backdrop. The couple’s genuine happiness and love for each other radiated in every single shot, creating memories they will treasure forever!
Legare Waring House Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour
The ceremony was everything they envisioned, an intimate moment with a talented violinist playing Taylor Swift (as requested by Lacie). Their nephews and flower girl brought adorable joy to the occasion. As they stood there exchanging vows, everyone felt the weight of their love. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a lively cocktail hour, mingling and celebrating with the newlyweds under a beautiful tent.
Reception and Unforgettable Moments
The reception was filled with so much laughter and joy. Highlighted by a fun moment when Lacie’s grandmother took over the DJ booth! Austin and Lacie chose a sweetheart table so they could savor every moment together and never be apart from each other’s side. The main goal for them was to be together all day long, just basking in the magic of their day. A special detail they included was using a Nebraska Husker’s football jersey with their last name on it and ’24’ (the year they got married) as a guest book! They have it hanging in their house!
Overall, Austin and Lacie’s Legare Waring House wedding day was a beautiful celebration of their love. When I asked Lacie what her favorite part of the day was, she said “Besides obviously marrying my favorite person, it was at the end of the evening. All the guests were heading out and Austin and I got to spend time together alone, and we just soaked in the venue, the day that we just had, and we talked about how it was absolutely perfect and we wouldn’t have changed a thing”. At heart of it all, your wedding day is about the two of you and nothing else. If things don’t go according to plan…embrace it! That’s where the magic really happens.
Documenting their joy and unique details was an absolute honor that I will never forget! For couples planning their big day, focus on what truly matters and enjoy every moment—it will be a day to remember forever!
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Kind Words
“Once again Britt has blown us away with her photography!! We had Britt follow us to Charleston, SC for our big day and she couldn’t have made our day more special! She had developed a timeline for the day based on our wishes and kept everyone in tow while keeping the photos fun and bubbly! We are forever grateful for her artistic ability to capture such an important milestone in our lives. These photos will be showcased in our home forever and we couldn’t be more grateful that Britt was able to photograph these beautiful moments so perfectly. So if you’re traveling or staying local, we will forever recommend Britt for your wedding day!”
-Lacie + Austin
