Engaging Events is excited to announce we are rolling out design and decor packages!
These packages are perfect for DIY brides looking for an “Engaging Event”
without the need for the services included in our full service package.
Design and decor packages include use of Engaging Events decor items, with the option of adding a day of coordinator.
We have packages to fit into any budget,
including use our exclusive florist, the amazing, Judy Johnston : )
Abbey and Joseph
The Thomas Bennett House
July 3, 2011
We are thrilled to Congratulate Abbey and Joseph on their recent nuptials at the Thomas Bennett House.
Abbey found a print fabric she loved, early on in the planning, and it became the inspiration for much of her design.
We enlisted Studio R Designs to help us with the wedding invitations,
wedding programs and featured below- the bands and seals for her specialty drink.
The Dance tent brought all the design elements together- two shades of green, white, the inspirational print fabric
and all the blush flowers she loved. Here you see the tent draped with green fabric by the Engaging Events Crew- and lit with
our Custom Drum Shades covered in her inspirational fabric. We had our tailor create throw pillows in the inspirational fabric for the lounge
seating area’s; and table runners that we used throughout the reception.
Also shown here (from a distance) are our glass cylinders covered with a vellum containing the design from the inspirational fabric- they
were beautiful during full daylight as shown here, and once the sun went down they added to the romance of the setting…..
The all white dance floor- really set off the dance tent as well- Thanks to Snyder Event Rentals!
Our own Judy Johnston- searched and recovered some vintage milk glass vases as containers for the centerpieces.
Abbey loved dahlia’s, lisianthus, roses and rice flower in blush pinks, cream and pale green .
The wedding cake was also inspired from the fabric- as well as the palmetto roses that were on Abbey’s dress….
Many thanks to Elaine Mincey for another beautiful (and delicious) creation!
The First and Second Floors of the Thomas Bennett House were the setting for a dinner of food stations served tapas style following the ceremony.
Many thanks to Good Food Catering for the Scrumptious Meal!
We wish Abbey and Joseph many years of happiness…..Congratulations!
Barb and Ricardo
William Aiken House
The Wedding of Barb and Ricardo took place at the William Aiken House- it was a much anticipated and wonderful evening.
Barb and Ricardo had originally planned their wedding for a Friday in April- and due to an illness
in the family- they had to postpone…so when their day finally came in June everyone was excited and happy.
The couple was married under the pergola; the aisle was framed with a custom aisle runner -with a pale yellow border.
The aisle chairs were fashioned with yellow lily clusters.
The carriage house bluestone patio contained a white plantation bar from Snyder Furniture Rentals;
Engaging Events White back bar shelves;
Engaging Events white sofas, with throw pillows using a custom fabric and coffee tables and a few tall cocktail tables.
The dance tent ceiling was decorated by the Engaging Events staff with a pool colored fabric and our
Custom Drum shades fashioned with a pretty custom fabric.
The Guests enjoyed dinner in the beautiful Wm. Aiken House ballroom and porches.
Elaine Mincey provided the wedding cake – which contained the happy couples new monogram;
pearl border; and a sugar magnolia topper.
We were so happy to be a part of Barb and Ricardo’s special day- they are a very romantic, fun loving couple
and we know they will have many happy years together!
Ariel and Brett
The Historic Rice Mill
Ariel and Brett were married Memorial Day Weekend at the Historic Rice Mill
overlooking the City Marina.
The backdrop for the ceremony was a wrought iron arbor fashioned with white flowers and white fabric.
The aisle runner and the chairs were also white.
Engaging Events tied raspberry pink sashes to the aisle chairs
and our florist tied purple orchids to the aisle chairs.
Ariel carried a bouquet of white casablanca lillies, pink roses, purple sweet pea, stock,and ranunculous.
The guests were treated to a variety of flavors of candy in pink and purple-
with self sealing bags with a pink seal containing Ariel and Brett’s names.
The Dinner tables were draped with charcoal grey linens, raspberry pink runners and napkins.
The Centerpieces were in silver urns and contained purple stock, purple orchids and purple sweet pea;
pink roses, pale pink spray roses, godetia, and ranunculous.
In lieu of a wedding cake, Ariel and Brett chose to treat their guests to cupcakes.
They came from their favorite place “Cupcake” on King Street in Charleston- they had frequented the
shop during their courtship- so it is a special place for them.
The ceiling of the covered patio was draped with White fabric by Engaging Events.
We lit the patio with a variety of shapes of white Asian lanterns; and furnished it with
our white sofas, throw pillows, and coffee tables.
We congratulate Ariel and Brett on their wedding and wish them all the best in the years to come!
Lanier and Kyle
Holy Spirit Catholic Church and The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
May 7, 2011
(photo’s by Collette Mruk)
We were so happy to be a part of Lanier and Kyle’s wedding! They had a gorgeous day and they and their families had a fantastic time!
Lanier and Kyle wanted to create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere – with an organic and rustic yet polished design.
Their Wedding Cake- Created by Elaine Mincey- included Elaine’s beautfiul sugar magnolia’s for the taste of the South;
as well as a free form design in the icing keeping with the theme of a relaxed but polished look.
One of the elements of the Ocean Course Lanier and Kyle loved best was its beautiful landscape and view of the ocean.
While they wanted a finished/polished look they didn’t want to take away from that relaxed and comfortable feel you get when on the veranda of the Ocean Course.
With Judy Johnston’s help (our florist) we created centerpieces of wheat, sand and moss mimicking the sea oats, sand and grass of its surroundings.
Guests were greeted by a placecard display in Engaging Events boxes filled with split peas and adorned with lanterns and candles.
For the Dinner, Lanier and Kyle chose sage linens, burlap runners, ivory napkins and ecletic budvases with a variety of blooms and herbs;
including-ranunculous, stock, peonies, garden roses, thyme, rosemary and basil. Mahogany chivari chairs helped in giving the room that polished look.
The tent was simple and elegant as well- utilizing Engaging Events crystal chandeliers,
sofa seating areas and a rented mahogany dance floor from Eventworks- where they danced the night away under the stars.
We were so happy to get to know Lanier and Kyle’s families-
Many thanks to Candice and the Ocean Course staff for the fabulous job they do!
Lindsay and Andrew
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
April 2, 2011
Lindsay and Andrew were married at John’s Island Presbyterian Church just outside of Kiawah Island.
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing at the Ocean Course.
Lindsay and Andrew’s cake, by Elaine Mincey, was a focal point in the Atlantic room for guests to admire during dinner.
Judy Johnston of Engaging Events did a beautiful job on the centerpieces of garden roses, thistle, and pincushion proteas.
displayed in different size wood containers and shadowboxes..
After dinner there was dancing in the tent which was decorated with custom fabric pillows and candle centerpieces.
Tan fabric was draped from the ceiling of the tent and navy linens with coral flower bud vases continued the tan, navy and coral color scheme.
We used the custom fabric to cover the lounge furniture so guest could enjoy the spectacular views and ocean breeze.
Best of luck to you both! Congratulations Lindsay and Andrew!
And many thanks to Collette Mruk for the wonderful images!
Kristin and Ryan
The Ocean Course at Kiawah
October 2, 2010
When Kristin and Ryan were planning their wedding they thought vintage.
The ceremony was held on the lawn framed by two floral arrangements and a picture perfect sunset.
Following the ceremony, guests were served Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka and Lemonade while they enjoyed the gorgeous view of the ocean.
Our very own Judy Johnston created Kristin’s bouquet, wrapped with a blue ribbon and two charms engraved with
Kristin and Ryans initials and date.
Jim Smeal created a delicious carrot cake with cream cheese decorated with two love birds.
When it came time for dancing, everyone headed to the candle lit Ryder Cup Lounge.
At the end of the night, Kristin and Ryan said good-bye in a golf cart before heading to an after party at the Sanctuary.
Many Thanks to Leigh Webber for these fabulous photo’s…and Dorsey Sullivan and the Ocean Course Crew for a job well done!
Congratulations Kristin and Ryan!
Kia and Antwan McLean
September 25, 2010
The Ocean Club at Grande Dunes
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Kia and Antwan are a fantastic couple- searching for a wedding that was not only fun but incorporated a lot of personal touches.
The ceremony and reception were held at the Ocean Club at the Grande Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach.
The ceremony was held on the terrace overlooking the ocean, a million dollar view and the weather could not have been better!
Kia and her bridesmaid’s bouquets were a gorgeous arrangement of white and purple orchids created by our own Judy Johnston.
After the ceremony, guests headed poolside for cocktails and hors d’eouvres where the specialty drink was grape lemonade garnished with a “M” stir stick (stands for McLean ~their last name:)).
The design of the stir stick was taken from their custom invitations- many thanks to Studio R Designs for all their help!
After cocktails and then dinner in the elegant Ocean Club dining room….. guests headed to the dance tent (otherwise known as the “McLean Dance Lounge” for dancing and desserts.
Everyone enjoyed cake, cupcakes adorned with edible diamond rings, and a candy display ~ with what else?~ purple candy!
The tent had so many fun touches like these purple zebra pillows with custom drum shades to match!
CONGRATULATIONS ANTWAN & KIA !!!!!!
Chloe and Preston
Magnolia Plantation
August 7, 2010
We were so happy to be a part of Chloe and Preston’s Wedding…they are a super couple
and their wedding had so many wonderful unique touches!
Their ceremony took place under the big beautiful oak at the Carriage House at Magnolia Plantation -
overlooking the Ashley River. We utilized Charleston Gates covered with spanish moss, greenery, dendrobium orchids
and planter boxes filled with cream hydrangae as the backdrop for their ceremony.
Their guests enjoyed the ceremony from the authentic Church Pews,
shaded with umbrella’s and decorated with mason jars filled with flowers.
The Inside of the Carriage House featured the chandeliers decorated with spanish moss, greenery and white blossoms.
We utilized soft aqua blue color linen with an apple green linen and natural wood chairs for a soft and pretty atmosphere.
Engaging Events added to the look by draping fabric over the doorways,
and utilizing sweet grass baskets as containers for her wildflowers.
Chloe’s dress and the location were a big inspiration in much of the design.
Studio R created save the dates, invitations and these great bands and seals for her specialty drink
utilizing the lace pattern from her dress and the magnolia blossom to represent the location.
Elaine Mincey utilized the lace design in the pattern you see on the cake, and then topped it with one of her signature magnolias.
Many thanks to all the vendors who made this nite so magical for Chloe and Preston, and to Taylor Stewart and MCG Photography for the great images!
Kara & Scott
The Pavilion at Patriots Point Golf Links
Friday, June 25, 2010
This wedding is a perfect example of our goal to create a wedding “uniquely you”. Kara loves pink, I mean loves it,
so we used oodles of it throughout her wedding. Her color palette of bright pink, orange and lime green is surprising to some, refreshing to others and gorgeous to us!
The ceremony took place on the lawn overlooking Charleston Harbor.
In lieu of traditional chair flowers we used our shepards hooks and hung cute vases of flowers to line the aisle.
The “altar” area featured bright pink carnation balls- fashioned by our own Judy Johnston.
Ok, so another thing Kara loved was polka dots, and lots of them.
We fashioned her save the dates and her wedding invites with them. Designed by Studio R, the backside of her invite panel was the design above (polka dots with their intials)
so we worked with Studio R and a local print shop creating this laminated board that Kara could easily frame for her home later.
For the wedding it served as the placecard display- we glue dotted the escort envelopes to the board and as each guest picked up their card–
more, and more of the design of the board was revealed.
I think this center photo says it all….what a colorful beautiful tent. We glammed it up a bit using our crystal chandeliers.
You’ve seen our glass tower used for drinks many times, but this time it held the shrimp tinis guests enjoyed at the cocktail hour.
Many thanks to Duvall Catering for a fabulous meal.
Gorgeous flowers as always- Many thanks Judy!
Kara and Scott provided us with photo’s of the two of them throughout their relationship in many of their favorite places,
we used the names of the different places as their table names, framed the photo’s and voila!
Our newest addition to our decor collection……..drumroll please……
White Back Bar Shelves!!!!!
You can always count on us to find, build or buy what you need….none of the rental company’s in town own white back bar shelves so we had them made,
just another uniquely you item to add to our collection!
So did I mention she loved pink:)
We also rented an all white dance floor from Snyder Party Rental- it was perfect!
The Engaging Events white planter boxes in front of the band were filled with tropical plants and our uplights.
I have to also mention our many thanks to Eventworks- a new rental company in town that is fantastic.
Service and product are both great. Many thanks to them for helping us create a great event!
