Intimate Spring Wedding at Planters Inn Charleston SC // Sarah + Jake
January 16, 2026
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Sarah and Jake have been together for ten years. That kind of history shows up in subtle ways – in ease, in trust, in the way two people move through a day without needing to perform. Living in New York City, with Jake’s parents based in Charleston, Planters Inn felt like a natural place for their celebration: charming, elegant, and perfectly suited for an intimate celebration with their closest family + friends. This Planters Inn wedding was definitely one for the books!
The morning unfolded slowly. Friends gathered to help each of them get ready, not as a formal wedding party, but simply as the people closest to them. To ease the nerves and maximize their time together, Sarah and Jake opted for a First Look and portraits off-site, which gave them time to be present with each other before the festivities began. A personalized ceremony, followed by cocktail hour in the courtyard, set the stage for the evening celebration to come. The transition from courtyard to interior gave the evening a beautiful rhythm – open and airy at first, then intimate and energetic as the night went on.
Visually, the day leaned classic – clean lines, soft florals, timeless details – but there was nothing stiff about it. Sarah and Jake were clear from the beginning that they weren’t interested in overly posed or ‘cheesy’ photographs. They wanted moments that felt real. And those moments were everywhere: quiet glances, movement through doorways, laughter between dances, the in-between pieces that make a wedding feel lived in rather than staged.
This Planters Inn Charleston wedding was a reminder that elegance doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes it’s found in restraint. In choosing quality over quantity. In creating a day that reflects a relationship built over time, not a single moment. Sarah and Jake’s wedding felt exactly like that – timeless, intentional, and deeply their own.
Wedding Photography: Dana Cubbage Weddings | Coordination + Planning: Peper Events | Venue: Planters Inn | Floral Design: Keepsakes Florist | Cake: Publix | Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander | Hair + Makeup: Silhouette on Site | Bride’s Shoes: Dolce Vita | Bride’s Jewelry: personal | Groom’s Attire: J. Crew | Catering: Peninsula Grill | Stationery: Modern Minimalist by Vera Wang | DJ: Shane Griffin Entertainment
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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