This Florida belle said I-do at the ultimate low country destination, Founder’s Hall in Charleston, South Carolina. Her special day was celebrated in an outdoor wedding complemented with hues of lilac and navy. Get to know this BSB’s love for lowcountry weddings below.
Bride Name
Charlene Polite
Groom Name
Jumaane Corley
Bride Alma Mater
Florida A&M University
Groom Alma Mater
Florida A&M University
Bride Hometown
Hollister, Florida
Groom Hometown
Upper Marlboro, MD
Current City
District Heights, MD
Wedding Location
Charleston, South Carolina
5 Reasons the Bride Loved Having an Outdoor Southern Wedding
1. God’s best work is outdoors. Since our wedding was destination, we didn’t have a home Church to get married in but our outdoor set up felt just as spiritual.
2. It was a beautiful way to honor our upbringing–my small town roots and Jumaane’s suburban ties.
3. Allowed much more flexibility with the size of our wedding party and guest list. 10 groomsmen, 11 bridesmaids, and 180 guests yet somehow it all felt intimate and small by comparison.
4. We knew we’d have a reprieve with an indoor reception. Our venue offered the unique benefit of outdoor and indoor spaces that we took full advantage of.
5. It’s just beautiful. The Outdoor Southern Wedding allowed us to seek out the area’s natural beauty and make still make it very personal to us.
Groom’s Cake
ABCD Cakes
IG Handle – abcdcakemake
Caterer/Bar Cru Catering: Jenna
IG Handle – crucatering
Planner
IG Handle – partylovebirds
DJ
IG Handle – djclean
Florist 1
Personal – Wholefoods: Christina
IG Handle – wholefoods
Hair/Makeup
Brushed Beauty Artistry: Valisha Wigfall
Officiant
Photographer
IG Handle – nicolecaudle
Venue
Founders Hall: Lee Blakely
Ceremony Music
Transportation/Getaway
IG Handle – lowcountryvalet
Bakery 2
Mini Desserts – Wildflour
IG Handle – wildflourpastry
Linens
IG Handle – idolinens
Florist 2
Arbor/ Table Pieces – Tiger Lily Weddings
IG Handle – tigerlilyweddings
Videographer
Rentals
Favors
Mixed Tapes – Print Precision
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Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes :)
