Colorful Winter Wedding at Lowndes Grove // Payton + Connor
June 1, 2025
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Payton + Connor’s rainy celebration at Lowndes Grove was the PERFECT way to close out the 2024 wedding season. When I first spoke with Payton, she told me that she envisioned a colorful wedding day – despite being married in late December. I LOVE that she went with bright florals and colors because it was the best juxtaposition for the gloomy December skies. Every couple should do what they want and not listen to the “rules” of seasonal color palettes. You can do bright colors all year long!! And this wedding is proof of that. Although storms blew through the area all morning, the skies cleared right before their beautiful ceremony at Summerall Chapel and the rest of the day was absolutely incredible.
Payton’s bridesmaids looked absolutely amazing in their bright pink Lula Kate dresses and Payton herself stunned in her Nicole + Felicia ballgown. As a lover of all things colorful + textural, the fashion just blew me away. I loved the floral appliqués on her gown, along with the removable sleeves. Throw in her soft blue shoes and that insane, colorful bouquet?! Seriously… it was absolute perfection!
Payton + Connor said “I do!” in a beautiful ceremony at Summerall Chapel at The Citadel. Afterwards, we finished up all of their wedding party + family formals before hitting the iconic dock at Lowndes Grove for their portraits together. The way the two of them glowed in each other’s presence was beautiful and I honestly could’ve stayed out there, photographing them together, forever!
After an epic First Dance on a beautifully wrapped dance floor, the party was soon under way. Sol Fusion kept the dancefloor packed all night and I love Payton’s late night look – a short dress with a huge bow on the back, paired with beautiful blue cowboy boots! So fun!
This whole day was an absolute dream and I am so thankful to have been able to capture it for Payton, Connor, and their families. Thank you, guys, for having me. I wish you both nothing but love and happiness in your future together!!
Wedding Photography: Dana Cubbage Weddings | Ceremony: Summerall Chapel | Reception Venue: Lowndes Grove | Planning + Design: Sweetgrass Social | Floral Design: Em. Creative Floral | Cake: ABCD Cakes | Wedding Dress: Nicole + Felicia | Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaids Dresses: Lula Kate | Hair + Makeup: Charleston Bridal Collab | Bride’s Jewelry: personal | Groom’s Attire: The Black Tux | Band: Sol Fusion | Catering: Patrick Properties | Rentals: Eventworks + Snyder | Custom Banquettes, Lighting + Drapery: Lit Charleston | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Stationery: Arzberger Stationers in collaboration with You’re Invited | Custom Crest + Artwork: Kearsley Lloyd
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