Colorful Spring Wedding at Cottages on Charleston Harbor // Jordan + Greg
January 13, 2026
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There’s something about being near the water that instantly slows everything down. Jordan and Greg were married at the Cottages at Charleston Harbor, and their wedding day unfolded with the kind of ease that can only be felt. An al fresco, tented celebration by the harbor, layered with soft light, movement, and color, it was the kind of day that invited everyone to exhale and simply be present.
Blue patterns and textured linens anchored the design, giving the day a timeless, coastal foundation. Against that backdrop, florals in peach, pink, orange, and yellow brought warmth and life – vibrant without being overwhelming, expressive without feeling busy. Everything felt intentional but relaxed, like a beautiful dinner party that happened to become a wedding.
What Jordan and Greg cared about most wasn’t perfection – it was presence. That value echoed throughout the day, from the way they moved through their wedding without rushing to the way guests lingered, talked, and laughed beneath the tent as the evening set in. The tented reception felt especially magical as the light shifted and the harbor breeze moved through the space. Patterns, textures, and florals softened the structure, creating an environment that felt elegant but never formal — elevated without losing warmth.
This Cottages at Charleston Harbor wedding was a reminder that the most memorable celebrations are often the ones that feel uncontrived. Where design supports the experience instead of leading it. Where color adds joy, not noise. And where the best moments happen when no one is trying too hard to create them. Jordan and Greg’s day felt honest, coastal, and beautifully lived-in – the kind of wedding that stays with you not because it demanded attention, but because it earned it.
Wedding Photography: Dana Cubbage Weddings | Venue: The Cottages on Charleston Harbor | Planning + Coordination: Ruth Smith | Floral Design: Charleston Flower Girl | Wedding Dress: Dany Tabet | Hair + Makeup: Best Day Ever | Bride’s Jewelry: personal | Groom’s Attire: Black by Vera Wang | Bridesmaid Dresses: Various Designers | Cake: Nothing Bundt Cake | Linens: Stradley Davidson | Rentals: Snyder | Catering: Good Food Catering | DJ: Bunn DJ
With a well-worn passport in hand, and an affinity for a good cocktail, Dana works with fun-loving and kind-hearted clients around the globe.
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