Colorful Winter Wedding at Lowndes Grove // Payton + Connor
June 1, 2025
published on
filed under
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
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.
meet DANA
Some wedding days are beautiful because of the details. Others are beautiful because of the people. Ansley and James’ wedding in Columbia, South Carolina was the rare combination of both. After seven years together, these two gathered their favorite people for a celebration that felt joyful, colorful, and completely centered on the relationships that matter […]
Maren and Kevin’s wedding at Ford Field + River Club in Savannah was the kind of day that felt effortlessly relaxed from beginning to end. Set beneath the Spanish moss and overlooking the water, every part of their celebration embraced the natural beauty of the Lowcountry while still feeling elegant, colorful, and incredibly inviting. Living […]
Bridal portraits offer a rare pause in the wedding season – a moment to step away from timelines and celebrations and focus entirely on the bride herself. Bri’s bridal portrait session took place at a private residence in downtown Charleston, and the setting could not have been more perfect. Rich teal walls, layered textures, patterned […]
Some wedding days just feel easy in the best possible way – not because nothing is happening, but because everything unfolds exactly as it should, surrounded by the people who matter most. Dana and Hayden’s celebration at Cannon Green was exactly that kind of day. The morning began at their home here in Charleston, a […]
Taylor and Clay’s wedding at the The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort felt like a natural extension of who they are – thoughtful, intentional, and deeply rooted in what they love most. Traveling to South Carolina from central Missouri, the two share a connection that’s been shaped in many ways by the game […]
Ava and Alex’s wedding day felt like the perfect blend of classic elegance and genuine, unfiltered joy – the kind of celebration where every moment feels light, meaningful, and deeply felt all at once. The two now call Greenville home, and their season leading up to the wedding was a full one. Ava just graduated […]
entries
popular
