Classic Plantation Wedding At Lowndes Grove Plantation
Our next couple wanted a classic yet simple wedding dowsed in white, and Ooh Events assisted them in bringing together the wedding of their dreams. This gorgeous event was held at Lowndes Grove Plantation. This Charleston wedding venue includes a circa 1786 main house with two piazzas, a grand lawn, and broad terraces made of bluestone, brick and oyster tabby. As you will soon see it really was the ideal venue for this classic plantation wedding. Be sure to check out the entire wedding gallery here all captured by Virgil Bunao. Be sure to read on to hear how much a glamorous wedding like this costs.
One of our favorite details about this wedding is the wedding dress, designed by Amsale. The classic silhouette and simple lace detail fit perfectly into the elegance of the venue, Lowndes Grove Plantation. Highlighted with ivories, blush and peach tones, the wedding came to life in a picturesque setting on the water made for a storybook.
Photographer: Virgil Bunao Coordinator, Event Designer, Flowers & Furniture Rentals: Ooh Events Venue: Lowndes Grove Plantation Hair & Makeup: Wedding Hair by Charlotte Cake & Caterer: Fish DJ: Creative Sound Dress Designer & Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss Bride's Jewelry: J. Crew Read on to see how much this Lowndes Grove Plantation wedding costs. Please note that costs change as the years go by, and prices are subject to change. This is just one couple’s breakdown to give you a rough estimate on how much a wedding like this may cost you.
As for final 'budget' - our final budget was about $50K, but what we actually spent was probably closer to $55K, broken down as follows:
Lowndes Grove Rental/Catering: $19,000
Décor/Reception Rentals (Out of Hand): $7,000
Invitations/Programs/Placecards, etc: $2,000
Flatware/silverware/cup rentals: $1,340
Flowers: $3,000
Photography: $4,800
Dress/Attire: $4,000
Hair/Makeup: $600
Rings: $1,300
Coordinator: $2,250
Officiant: $400
Transportation: $2,200
DJ/Music/Uplighting: $1,600
Ceremony/Cocktail Hour Music: $1,100
Misc (wedding party gifts, welcome bags, etc): $1,000
Rehearsal Dinner: $2,300
After-party: $1,000
Total: $54,890
