Elena and Tucker’s October wedding at Brookgreen Gardens brought together timeless black-and-white design, personalized details, and one of the Lowcountry’s most iconic garden settings.

Their wedding day began at a stunning Airbnb, where Elena spent the morning getting ready with her bridesmaids before heading to Brookgreen Gardens for their ceremony on Pegasus Lawn. Surrounded by live oaks, Spanish moss, and the natural beauty of the gardens, the setting created the perfect backdrop for a celebration that felt classic, polished, and completely personal to them.

A Classic Bridal Look

Elena wore a timeless gown by Paloma Blanca Bridal, featuring a structured bodice, soft draping, and a full skirt with a sweeping train. The simplicity of the gown made it feel effortlessly elegant and allowed the silhouette to speak for itself.

Her bridesmaids wore black dresses from Azazie, with each woman choosing a slightly different silhouette. The mix of necklines and styles added personality while the all-black palette kept the bridal party looking cohesive. Paired with white bouquets from Peony & Fig, the contrast felt clean, sophisticated, and perfect for the setting.

A Ceremony Beneath the Oaks

Elena and Tucker exchanged vows at Live Oak Allee at Brookgreen Gardens, surrounded by towering live oaks, cascading Spanish moss, and the lush landscape that makes the venue so distinctive.

The ceremony design remained intentionally understated, allowing the setting to take center stage. Peony & Fig created white-and-green floral arrangements that framed the ceremony space while blending naturally into the gardens.

Live ceremony music from Stephanie Sulivan added another personal layer to the moment, while Simple Wedding Day officiated the ceremony.

With their wedding party dressed in black and the surrounding gardens providing so much natural texture and color, the ceremony felt timeless, romantic, and unmistakably Lowcountry.

A Black-and-White Reception

The reception tent continued the wedding’s monochromatic palette with a dramatic transformation by LIT Charleston.

Black-and-white draping stretched across the ceiling while statement chandeliers ran through the center of the tent, creating an entirely new atmosphere beneath the canvas. The design felt bold while still allowing plenty of natural light into the space during the afternoon.

Patterned black-and-white toile linens added another layer of detail to the reception tables, paired with black chairs, white place settings, greenery, and candlelight. As the evening continued, the chandeliers and candles gave the tent a warmer, more intimate feel.

Florals That Let Brookgreen Shine

With Brookgreen Gardens already providing such a striking natural backdrop, Peony & Fig designed florals that complemented the setting instead of competing with it.

White blooms and fresh greenery filled the ceremony and reception with soft, garden-inspired arrangements. Larger floral pieces framed the ceremony against the Spanish moss, while loose arrangements and tall glass candles created movement throughout the reception tables.

The simple white-and-green palette added romance while keeping the overall design clean and cohesive.

Personal Details Throughout the Day

Custom details by Oh Darling Details gave Elena and Tucker’s wedding some of its most memorable design moments.

Guests were welcomed into the reception with a large black-and-white seating display featuring the phrase “We Saved You a Seat,” while personalized details continued throughout the tent.

Ribbon name cards added a playful detail to the tables.

Even the late-night snack received a personalized touch with custom pizza boxes made specifically for the couple. These small details helped make the entire celebration feel unmistakably theirs.

An Interactive Cannoli Experience

Later in the evening, Bottoms Up Luxury brought in one of the reception’s most memorable guest experiences with their interactive cannoli cart.

Rather than placing dessert on a traditional display, guests were served fresh cannolis throughout the celebration. The roaming cart brought an unexpected and interactive element to the reception while still fitting perfectly into the elevated feel of the evening.

Between the cannoli cart and personalized late-night pizza boxes, Elena and Tucker made sure their guests had something fun to enjoy well into the night.

A Celebration That Felt Completely Their Own

Elena and Tucker’s wedding showed how much personality can come from a timeless palette.

The dramatic tent design from LIT Charleston, romantic florals from Peony & Fig, personalized pieces from Oh Darling Details, and interactive experience from Bottoms Up Luxury all worked together to create a wedding that felt cohesive without being overly styled.

Against the oak trees, gardens, and Spanish moss of Brookgreen Gardens, their black-and-white celebration felt elegant, personal, and effortlessly suited to the Lowcountry.

The Vendor Team

Venue: @brookgreen_gardens
Planner: @ashevents
Photography & Content: @taylorjordanphoto
Bakery: @publix
Saxophonist: @stewe65
Ceremony Musician: @scfiddlegirl
Officiant: @simpleweddingday
Hair & Makeup: @beautifully.wed
Florist: @peony_and_fig
Band: @jebbmacband
Rentals: @eventworksrentals
Lighting & Draping: @lit_charleston
Catering & Bar: @inletaffairs
Cannoli Cart: @bottomsupluxury
Signage & Custom Details: @ohdarlingdetails
Transportation: @carolinalimoandcoach
Bride’s Dress: @palomablancabridal
Bridesmaids: @azazieofficial
Bathroom Rentals: @elvisserviceco
Photo Booth: @southernflairentertainment