The title of this post is a direct quote from our Low Country bride, Meaghan, who married Jordan on May 1st in Charleston. Meaghan looked like she stepped right out of the pages of a couture bridal magazine wearing Modern Trousseau’s ‘India’ lace bridal gown, complete with romantic, chapel-length veil.

‘India’ features a delicately-patterned ivory lace, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, A-line skirt, and beaded sash for an overall effect that looks amazing coming and going. As Meaghan walked down the aisle, attendees admired the gown’s dramatic, pleated tulle back and chapel train. Following the ceremony, the couple was congratulated with cheers, applause, and a cloud of bubbles — resulting in our favorite (and the bride’s) photo from the day!

Which image is your favorite? Pin your top pick and send us a link to your boards.

All photos courtesy of Hyer Images. 

We couldn’t think of a better photo gallery to celebrate Spring than these festive images of our real bride, Caroline, wearing the ‘Jessica‘ lace wedding gown for her Charleston wedding. Whether in black and white, or full-color, the bride was all smiles in her custom, keyhole back gown that she purchased from Modern  Trousseau Charleston.

Along with the images, Caroline sent along the following thank-you message in her email:

“Hope all is well with you! I am sure ya’ll are super busy in the midst of wedding season, and I hope it’s going well! Just wanted to send you the link to the pictures from our wedding. The dress turned out perfectly and I received so many compliments…it was a big hit! Everyone (including the groom) loved it! ”

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All images courtesy of Marni Rothschild Pictures LLC. To see more images from this wedding, visit http://www.marnipictures.com

Planning a beach wedding? Find inspiration in this gorgeous southern wedding featuring our bride, Tia, wearing the ‘Kensley’ pleated tulle gown by Modern Trousseau.

Video courtesy of Senderey Video Productions.

The couple married in October 2012 on the grounds of Lowndes Grove. The bride wore a custom ‘Lauren’ gown by Modern Trousseau Charleston, and kept her makeup and accessories simple and classic. Bridesmaids wore long gowns in a neutral, oyster hue, with bright poppy, rose, and anemone bouquets, and the groomsmen kept up the classic theme in navy suits and ties.

The waterfront property of Lowndes Grove provided the perfect backdrop for this couple’s outdoor ceremony and reception, and the evening sky added the necessary star light for the dance floor. Along with the amazing chuppah designed by Charleston Stems, the bride and groom honored the Jewish wedding tradition of tzedakah, or giving aid to the needy, by raising money to build a library in India via Room to Read. In lieu of a gift, guests donated more than $5,000 to construct a new facility. Such an enduring, romantic gift to celebrate the marriage of two people in love!

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Brooke married her soul mate, Dan, last November on the beach at Secrets, Maroma Beach Riviera Maya. Her vows were blessed by an amazing sunset and the warm wishes of her friends and family, and the celebration continued with champagne and dancing under the stars.

The bride’s ‘Lauren’ gown fit her perfectly, and she added a touch of color with a blush silk sash at the waist that matched the sweet neckties of her groomsmen. We were thrilled to see the final, head-to-toe look, and love how radiant and confident she appears in her wedding dress.

Brooke wrote, “I was in love with my gown and didn’t want to get out of it! This gown made me feel so beautiful, and I was so pleased with how easy it was to dance in!”

Are you planning a destination wedding? Make an appointment for a couture look custom made with love for you.

Images courtesy of Tony Rues.

Thank you for choosing Modern Trousseau Charleston, designed and made with love in the USA just for you!
* We’re still receiving photos from our brides’ 2012 weddings, so we apologize in advance if your wedding photos have been left out. We hope to include you on the blog or next year’s Best Of video.

Pick up the December issue of skirt! magazine for some seriously fabulous party styles from the area’s best dress shops, jewelry designers, and yours truly!

Page 87 features a little black dress from our ready-to-wear collection, Before Long. This above-the-knee style has an illusion neckline with a flirty, pleated organza skirt, and satin ribbon belt.

skirt! magazine‘s fashion editor paired this leggy look with nude heels from Collecton’s East, and added sparkle with Paisley earrings and a rhinestone bracelet from RTW.

To break from the traditional red or green holiday colors, go for bold with a lavender clutch from Campo Marzio. Then style your hair into sleek, shiny locks, and top it all off with a ribbon headband from Stella Nova.

Shop local this holiday season! skirt! magazine styled Modern Trousseau’s cocktail dress with accessories from Charleston’s area boutiques.

Come in now to to pick up a festive cocktail dress, and make it your own. Send us photos from your night out wearing Before Long by Modern Trousseau, and tell us which Charleston shops help you achieve your signature style.

Modern Trousseau’s ‘Paige’ beaded lace gown has just arrived at our Charleston bridal shop, and we’re just head over heels for this stellar look.
The beaded, re-embroidered lace of this couture gown adds just a hint of sparkle, and the 3-dimensional lace has a wonderful texture
perfect for a snow-flecked photo shoot.

We pulled the fashion for our Winter Wedding style board from King Street’s finest boutiques, making this look easy to adapt for your own
Charleston nuptials.

Give us a call today to try on Modern Trousseau’s Paige gown — not available in any other location — and begin envisioning a white, Christmas wedding!

1.
Modern Trousseau’s ‘Paige’ gown
Available in ivory.

2.
BHLDN Crystal Earrings
Anthropologie
260 King Street, Charleston

3.
Vintage Diamond Necklace
Croghan’s Jewel Box
308 King Street, Charleston

4.
Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Colour
Cos Bar
201 King Street, Charleston

5.
Jerome Rousseau Aizza Glitter Pump
Hampden Clothing
314 King Street, Charleston

Sarah didn’t cut any corners for her beautiful outdoor wedding in Charleston. The bride has recently opened a new business renting out vintage pieces for weddings and events, and incorporated some of the coolest pieces in her casual, breezy ceremony.

Sarah wore the Dylan tiered, trumpet gown by Modern Trousseau that was photographed by one of our favorites, Paige Winn Photography. See more of this wedding here >

We salute you Megan! This lovely bride recently shared these photos from her big day with her handsome military man. Here’s the lovely note she sent us with her wedding photos:

“Thank you, thank you, thank you for being a part of my wedding and helping me get the dress of my dreams. I received so many compliments on the dress the day of, and I  continue to get comments on my pictures of how I “picked the perfect dress for me”. Here, as promised, are some pictures. My mother should be contacting you soon about getting a description of the dress for the wedding announcement in the local paper, so keep an eye out for that if you please! Thanks again for being such an integral part of my big day. ”

Thank you Megan! We wish you both many, many years of bliss!

xoxo