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A Dreamy Palm-Inspired Palmetto Bluff Wedding / Featured on Martha Stewart Weddings

From Martha Stewart Weddings...

Stefanie Dasher and Merritt Andrew McCullough grew up on Skidaway Island, off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, and even attended the same school. But it wasn't until after college that they started dating. Stefanie and Drew always kept tabs on each other and stayed in touch, and then one night in February 2014, the timing was right and they went on a date. The rest, as they say, is history.

A little over a year into dating, the couple bought their first house together in their hometown. One day, Stefanie came home to unpack some more, and there was a piece of art she had been eyeing hung on the wall with a letter stuck to it. She turned around to see Drew on bended knee.

Engaged and nesting, the operation managers for Stefanie's father's self-storage company set out to plan a romantic, elegant, and intimate affair about a half-hour from their home, at Montage Palmetto Bluff. After their first summer of dating, Drew had planned a long weekend getaway at the resort, and it was then and there that Stefanie knew she wanted to marry him, and wanted their wedding to be held at that very location.

With help from planner and designer Todd Fiscus of Todd Events, the April 1st, 2017 soiree was inspired by some of the couple's favorite things: blue-and-white china and the Beverly Hills Hotel's palm-print wallpaper, and was totally and utterly a reflection of the bride and groom. The 235 guests witnessed the ceremony in the venue's quaint chapel, enjoyed cocktail hour alfresco, were led by a group of musicians to the reception, and dined and danced the whole night long.

You can see the feature on Martha Stewart Weddings here.

You can see Stefanie and Drew's beautiful wedding film by East West Production here.

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

Second Shooter & Photography Assistant: Hannah Shaffer & Nina Brandenburg

Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

Location, Catering, and Cake: Montage Palmetto Bluff

Event planning and design: Todd Events

Videography: East West Production

Stationery: Happy Menocal (save-the-dates, invitations, and calligraphy); Colorbox Letterpress (welcome bag paperie, programs, escort cards)

Bar sign calligraphy: Ashley Curry

Escort card calligraphy: Nicole Black of The Left Handed Calligrapher

Cakes: Minette Rushing Custom Cakes (wedding cake); Momofuku Milk Bar (groom's cake)

Music: Catherine Klimoff Strings (ceremony); Party on the Moon

Rentals: EventWorks; La Tavola Fine Linen; Neon of Dallas; Number Four Eleven; Technical Event Company

Bride's gown and veil: Carolina Herrera

Hair and Makeup: LB Rosser

Bridesmaids' dresses: Monique Lhuillier

Flower Girl dress: Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri

Groom's tuxedo: Hadleigh's

Menswear: The Black Tux

Transportation: Old Savannah Tours

Photobooth: Dollface Photobooth

Dance floor decal: Signarama

Palm-print wallpaper: Tempaper

Neon sign: Neon of Dallas

Blue Chandelier: Ro Sham Beaux, Charleston

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Sandra: A Virgin Islands Portrait Session / Film

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Annie :  A Big Sur Portrait Session / Film

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Marrakech / Film

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A Sun-Kissed Edisto Beach Engagement / Film

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A Magnolia Plantation Bridal Session / Film

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

Location: Magnolia Plantation, Charleston

Makeup: Dannon Collard, Charleston

Hair: Kelly with Laces and Lace, Charleston

Florals: Charleston Blooms

Bridal Gown: Essense of Australia

Film: Contax 645, Fuji400H

Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

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A Relaxed Kiawah Island Rehearsal Dinner / Film

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

Location: Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Event Planner and Stylist: Events by Reagan

Catering: Cru Catering, Charleston

Film: Contax 645, Fuji400H

Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

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Young + Free:  A Charleston Mini Session / Film

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

Location: James Island, Charleston

Film: Contax 645, Fuji400H

Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

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A Romantic Middleton Place Styled Shoot / Film

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

Florals and Styling: Julie Livingston

MUAH: Meg Workman, Charleston SC

Bridal Gown: Marchesa from White on Daniel Island

Hair piece: Jenny Packham

Venue: Middleton Place, Charleston SC

Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

Film: Contax 645, Fuji 400H

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Rachel + David:  A Charleston Wedding

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

Florals and Styling: Aly Cokely, Palmetto Weddings

MUAH: Paperdolls, Charleston SC

Bridal Gown: Watters

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Ralph Lauren

Venue: Society Hall, Charleston SC

DJ: Joe Bunn DJ, Charleston SC

Catering and Bar: Cru Catering

Rentals: Simply Elegant Rentals

Champange Dress: Elevate Events, Raleigh NC

Groomsmen Tuxes: Charleston Tuxedo

Bow Ties: Brackish Bowties

Videography: DJ Motion Pictures

Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

Film: Contax 645, Fuji400H

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Grey + Gold / Featured on Wedding Sparrow

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

Florals and Styling: Valerie with Sapphire Events, New Orleans LA

MUAH: Meg Workman, Charleston SC

Dress: Jenny Packham for The Dress Theory, Nashville TN

Location: Old Pitt Street Bridge, Mount Pleasant SC

Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

Film: Contax 645, Fuji400H

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Vasia + Henry: An Amalfi Coast Couples' Session

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An Ethereal Styled Shoot with Emily Claire Events

Many thanks to all the wonderful vendors that helped put this lovely shoot together!

Venue: Rand Bryan House, Garner, North Carolina

Stylists: Julie Livingston and Emily Browne

Wedding Gown: Victorian Rose Bridal, Raleigh

Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid of Raleigh

Models: Caroline Armstrong, Nicolette Grenier, Claire Mosley, April Dube

Hair Accessories: Bel Canto Designs

Floral Designs: Tre Bella

Cake Design: Sugar Euphoria

Hair: Wedding Hair by Liz

Makeup: OnloKtion Makeup Artistry, Raleigh

Event Planner: Emily Claire Events

Photography: Julie Livingston Photography

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Christine + Richard: A Fearrington Village Wedding

Christine and Richard were married in May at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, North Carolina. They are both the happiest and most kind people I have ever met. It was truly a joy and honor to photograph their big day. Congrats guys!!

Venue: Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Flowers: Mary Stevens (Fearrington Village)

Cake: Emma Isakoff (Fearrington Village)

Music: Randy Bennett (DJ Bunn) and Gary Mitchell

Food: Fearrington Village Restaurant

Bride's Dress: Maggi Bridal (Justin Alexander dress)

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Maggi Bridal (Alfred Angelo dresses)

Hair and Makeup: Updo's 

Men's Attire (groom and groomsman): Express and J. Crew

Wedding Planner: Cheryl Anne Kast (Fearrington Village)

Invitations: Blacky Designs

Save the Dates: Minted

Reverend: Robin Renteria

Photography:  Julie Livingston Photography

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Italy Part III - Florence

Last July, I traveled to Italy and took a sole day trip from Mantova to Florence. You can see Part I of my trip here and Part II here.  I studied the History of Florence and its art and architecture in college and wanted to see it for myself.  

After a 2 hour train ride through the vibrant sunflower fields and lush vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, I arrived at a bustling train station.  I don't know what I was expecting, but this wasn't it. I had pictured something a bit more quaint, the same feel I experienced in Venice and Mantova, but this was far from it.  The insane amount of people was overwhelming to me and the temps were soaring into the 90s...a lot hotter than up north.  With my camera, a couple bottles of water and a city map I purchased upon arrival at the train station, I began my exploration of Florence!  

My goal of the adventure was to get a bird's eye view of the beautiful city.  The streets were so congested and busy with foot and moped traffic, I knew the only way I could get some good shots of Firenze would be from above. I spotted a hill and journeyed towards it.  A few very charming yet aggressive dinner invitations later, I had made my way to a road leading to "my hill".  

Later I would find out that the overlook is a square called the Piazzale Michelangiolo. Whatever the name, the view was by far the highlight of my trip.  I stayed up there for almost an hour.  The beauty of the city from this bird' eye view was so romantic, I wanted to live up there.  Also, my tired lungs needed a break from the hour long hike up the hill. I was so happy I had stopped to buy an extra bottle of water.

Knowing that I had to make the train by sundown, I began the journey back down the hill, into the mayhem of Florence.  I stopped at a cafe for a cold salad and more water to cool me off from the sweltering heat.  As I arrived back at the train station, I knew that this would not be the last time I would stand beside the tracks at the Stazione Santa Maria Novella. I knew that I had to make a return trip in the not so distant future.  Anyone want to join me?  

Side note: The Duomo is so humongous it looks like a backdrop from a Sci-Fi movie!  You can see it from almost anywhere in the city. I kept waiting for a spaceship to blow it up!  I guess I've seen one too many action movies :)

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Italy Part II - Venice

Venice is a dream... Before visiting this magical island, people told us about the smelly water and dirty crowded streets but we found it exactly the opposite. The warm air smelled like fresh sea water, the streets were clean, and the light was golden. Once you escaped the crowded thoroughfares around St Mark's Square, it was as though you were alone on a Renaissance island.  Most of the alleyways and streets were empty on the warm July day when we visited.  It was amazing!  Imagine the sound of birds chirping, flowing water and a warm breeze flowing through your hair...that is Venice.  Oh and the food wasn't too shabby either!

Photography:  Julie Livingston Photography

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Sarah + Eddie: A Lowcountry Lovebird Session 4.13.14

Sarah and Eddie's engagement session yesterday is one of my favorites to date!  The shoot had three of my favorite things: the beach, Mt P's Old Village and an awesome couple...I couldn't ask for more.  Add in an old prop plane and some sunshine and voila...it was magic!  These lovebirds will wed this December in Pinehurst.  Thanks for making my job soo easy guys!  Can't wait for the big day!

Photography:  Julie Livingston Photography

Photography Assistant:  Forrest Carter

Locations:  Old Village, Mt Pleasant SC; Sullivan's Island, SC; Mt Pleasant Regional Airport, SC

Men's Clothing:  J Crew

Women's Clothing:  Vestique, Victoria's Secret, Tory Burch