Cooper and Jordan, what an incredibly FUN day we had! From the their joy and kindness to their custom design details and late night snacks, this couple was truly a DREAM come true for me!! And our story together actually started at one of my favorite Charlotte bridal shops! Cooper’s best friend, Katelyn, works at Ladies of Lineage (which I cannot recommend enough, they truly one of the best in the business!). Since a lot of my brides find their gowns here, Katelyn receives all of my photos when I send them to vendors after the wedding. When it was time for Cooper to decide on a photographer, Katelyn immediately recommended me because she loved all the previous weddings I’d done and knew we’d be a perfect match!
The celebration started out with a fabulous rehearsal dinner hosted at Quail Hollow Golf Club. Jordan LOVES to golf, so I’m sure he had a bit of influence over this spot, as Quail Hollow is a very notable golf course and a stunning venue all on its own!
Wedding at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina
As the baby of the family, Cooper was the last one to tie the knot within her family. There were definitely some extra sentimental moments throughout the planning process and day of events. For instance, instead of getting ready at a hotel or AirBnB, Cooper and her ladies got dressed at her family home in South Carolina. I scouted this out beforehand and realized that their yard is just absolutely stunning! We were going to do photos for them in a public park, but pivoted to her parents backyard to keep things sentimental for Cooper. Her family’s home is also where Jordan proposed and of course where she grew up! It was overall really special to her and she loved it.
The reception was held at Winthrop University where they both went to school at McBryde Hall, and we had an absolutely stellar vendor team. Cooper’s planner, Meagan Warren, is amazing and has a fun way of bringing a lot of color and pattern to life, while keeping everything really cohesive.
Winthrop Wedding Reception Details
Natalie with Chez La Mariee HAND PAINTED all of the inlay on the bar and it was SO gorgeous. It was one of Cooper’s favorite details of the night, and the bar design actually coincided with the florals on their invitations! Another fun note was that they wanted to have a bunch of unique stations for dinner, instead of a typical buffet or plated dinner. They incorporated Japanese-style foods with cute little branded takeout boxes and personal pan pizzas made for everyone!
It will come as no surprise that Cooper has impeccable fashion sense, and it truly shown throughout the entire wedding. First, with her Lihi Hod wedding gown (STUNNING) but also with her bridesmaids dresses! Cooper made sure to coordinate all the colors to make it look as summery and fashionable as possible. Each bridesmaid’s dress was from other incredible designers, such as Mac Duggal and Bernadette, and the final result was perfect.
After dinner, the celebration was ON with truly one of my favorite parties to date! Everyone was on the dance floor, cowboy hats included! Plus some yummy late night snacks. It was such a blast of a night!
Cooper and Jordan, I adore you both and your hearts for each other, your friends, and your family. I cannot wait to see all that you two accomplish together in your lives together!
Vendors
Photographer: Demi Mabry || Planner: Meagan Warren || Floral Design: Buy The Bunch Fort Mill || Hair + Makeup: Cali Stott Artistry || Videographer: Arden Film Co || Stationary: Chez La Mariee || Cake: Ally & Eloise Bake Shop || Live Band: I Love This Band! || Rentals: Nuage Designs Inc + Party Reflections + Curated Events Charlotte || Lighting + Draping: Ambient Media SC || Bridal Shop: Ladies of Lineage || Bridal Gown: Lihi Hod || Bridesmaids Dresses: Mac Duggal + Bernadette || Groom Attire: BP Skinner Clothiers || Transportation: Sunway Charters || Getaway Rolls Royce: Coats Classic Cars || Venues: Quail Hollow Golf Club + McBryde Hall at Winthrop University
