This dreamy modern design-focused wedding at The Dewberry Charleston is filled with tons of sleek details. The clean, minimalist approach was artfully executed by The Petal Report who brought the couple’s Big Day vision to life. Blooms by Vero Designs included a touch of sunset tones to celebrate the fall season, and Anne Rhett Photography exquisitely documented every well-thought-out moment. You’ll love every last detail inside the full gallery.
From the couple…
How did you and your husband meet?
We met in our first year of college while studying design. We remained close friends for years and began dating in 2014.
How did you select your venue?
Charleston is where Samantha grew up and has always felt like home. However, the two of us are very metropolitain and wanted a venue that had both a southern and cool vibe. We were inspired by the Dewberry Charleston’s architecture and retro-modern interior design. Good food was another top priority, and they take their dining seriously in the best way possible!
How did you pick your dress (both of them!) and accessories?
The first dress: After postponing our wedding twice due to Covid, I saw fashion trends come and go and my personal style matured. I swapped out a bohemian sample sale dress I had purchased in 2019 for this Karen Willis Holmes. My fashion taste is quite minimal so I wanted to balance that with some old Hollywood glam. I first saw a version of this dress on the Lane’s Spring ’22 show and was obsessed with the fabric and modern bodice.
The second dress: I knew I wanted to switch into a reception dress for the drama and a chance to wear something a bit more fun and comfortable. I absolutely love how chic this dress is. I had my eye on the Galvan for a while after seeing similar high-neck styles worn by Heidi Klum, Meghan Markle, and Hailey Beiber. All I could imagine was the insane combo of white silk and the Dewberry ballroom.
Accessories – Gloves were inspired by Bridgerton. I thought they were a great statement piece. The earrings and shoes were meant to be clean and modern to go with the dress and venue.
Sentimental – The Bride’s pearl bracelet was from her dad. The Groom’s monogrammed cufflinks were his dad’s given to him by his mom on their wedding day.
What was most important to the two of you when planning your wedding?
To us, the wedding was all about having an intimate celebration with our closest family and friends. We wanted everything to flow seamlessly and all the details had to be right. Luckily we had the absolute best team to make it all happen!
You are both designers. How did this play into your planning/aesthetic?
Ah yes, we knew there were some high expectations among our friends. We approached wedding planning like a design project, from having opinions about the color palette and floral to nailing the dance to a perfect song. At the same time, we put a lot of trust in our planner and she did a phenomenal job bringing it all together. It may seem intense but we really nerd out about details! Our friends know we’re food snobs so they had to be well fed too.
Anything else you want to mention!
All the planning paid off and it was truly unforgettable.
From The Petal Report… When I started working with Sam & Sam back in the beginning of 2019, they were still living over in Switzerland, with us truly planning a destination wedding…an ocean apart! Including a vision for neutral tones, lively textures, and subtle pops of blush, this happy couple was excited to celebrate their nuptials at the regal Dewberry Charleston in downtown Charleston for a March date of 2020. Like many other brides, they, unfortunately, had to postpone their wedding (multiple times, in fact) where they officially landed on a fall date of October 3rd of 2021. With the season change, we adjusted the floral color palette to include a pop of sunset tones but kept the varying textures and neutral elements throughout. Thanks to Mother Nature cooperating for their “third times a charm” wedding date, we were able to celebrate Sam & Sam in style. Like many of our brides when their wedding officially happens, it is bittersweet to say goodbye, but wonderful to see their vision come to life.
From Anne Rhett Photography… These two met in design school at Carnegie Mellon, so I knew they would pay amazing attention to detail. I loved their clean, chic, minimalist aesthetic, especially on the printed material. They had been living abroad, and their taste definitely reflected elements of restraint and structure. The Dewberry Charleston with its Midcentury modern decor and Art Deco fixtures was a great fit. Loved seeing this vibe in Charleston! One of my favorite images ever is a detail shot of Sam watching her guests arrive in her sheer long gloves.
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Photography: Anne Rhett Photography | Videographer: Branches | Event Planning: Cayleigh Hopkins | Floral Design: Vero Designs | Reception Venue: The Dewberry Charleston | Bride's Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood | Hair and Makeup: Lashes And Lace Charleston | Lighting: IES | Band: Other Brother Entertainment | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Tent: Snyder | Bride's Earrings: Mejuri | Bride's Gown: Karen Willis Holmes | Bride's Second Dress: Galvan | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Perfume: Byredo | Rentals: EventHaus