Inspired by the estate’s old-world charm and lush gardens, Lynn conceptualised a soft, romantic, vintage vibe incorporating linen, fresh-cut blooms, and foliage against heavenly sun-dappled surroundings.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
The place settings comprised exquisite china and silverware on a custom-made linen tablecloth with hand block prints reflecting the time. The result: an utterly dreamy, glamorous yet relaxed celebration.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
The colour palette was predominantly indigo, popular in the 1700s, mixed with cream, beige and blush.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
No tall statement arrangements here. Lynn went for a mix of garden and spray roses, anemones, coleuses, begonias, pieris, olives and plums artfully put together in low vases wrapped in natural-fibre fabrics and twine, so guests could talk to each other without being blocked.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
Indigo cashmere yarn-wrapped charger plates were the base for patterned china dinnerware accompanied by mother-of-pearl cutlery and crystal stemware.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
The invitations were produced from hand-torn and handmade four-ply paper, and adorned with old-world calligraphy. Envelopes had old stamps and the same print as the tablecloths.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
A well preserved, sprawling rice plantation, Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark and home to 26ha of America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens. Of course, it didn’t take long to convince the bride and groom that only an informal outdoor reception would do here.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
The delicious rosemary and corn cake by Heather Sonoski was served with sprigs of fresh rosemary.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
The delicious rosemary and corn cake by Heather Sonoski was served with sprigs of fresh rosemary.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
For the bouquet, florist Charleston Stems’ arrangement included viburnums, dusty millers, ranunculuses, lady’s slipper orchids, and garden roses.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
Guests enjoyed refreshing raspberry juice and champagne cocktails.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma
Chair swags with olive sprigs, wire vine, and oncidium or dancing orchids added to the charm of the whole setting.
This spread was first published in Her World Brides Dec 2016.
Planning & styling: Lynn Easton
Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Venue: Middleton Place
Flowers: Charleston Stems
Stationery: Emilie Dulles
Plates: Anthropologie
Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Les Indiennes
Cake: Heather Sonoski
Cake stand: William Sonoma