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Charleston’s 271-year-old Drayton Hall sets the tone for a season of grand gowns.

Photographs by: 
Peter Frank Edwards
Strapless sweetheart organza gown with shirred bodice and A-line skirt tied with stone-colored satin ribbon with floral detail by Amsale from White. Hair comb with cotton mesh rosettes by Lela Rose and crystal cluster brooch, both from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Magnolia bouquet by Branch Design Studio.
Strapless mist-colored silk taffeta gown with taffeta ruffles and button detail on back by Carolina Herrera from Maddison Row. Stylist’s own vintage diamond ring. Platinum necklace with 3.39 ct. Tsavorite garnet and 4.64 total ct. diamond accents from Joint Venture.
“Coco” strappy silk taffeta ball gown with Alençon lace bust, ruched waist, and pockets by Amsale from White. Gold vermeil link necklace with lemon topaz teardrop pendant by Theodosia. Fresh peony hair accents by Branch Design Studio.
Strapless citrus hand-painted organza gown with tucked tulle skirt tied with lime grosgrain bow and accented with silk flowers by Vera Wang from Maddison Row. Pale green square chrysolite stud earrings by Diana Warner from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Oxidized silver multi-strand chain with 18K gold vermeil pendant and pavé diamonds, and 14K gold scroll ring 
with white topaz, both from Croghan’s.
“Lanza” strapless A-line organza gown with Alençon lace detail, scalloped lace edge, and silk-covered 
buttons at back by Rosa Clara from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Peony bouquet and hair accents by Branch Design Studio.
“Reina” sweetheart silk gown with crossed ruched bodice and silk button detail at back, hand-draped skirt with pearl, and netted rhinestone waistband by Monique Lhuillier from Belle Couture Bridal. Blusher with white flower and crystal detail by Erin Cole from Gown Boutique of Charleston. 18K gold ring with pearl from Croghan’s.
Strapless dress with embroidered lace accents, and ivory embroidered lace bolero with bell sleeves by Rosa Clara from Gown Boutique of Charleston. White satin ribbon and gold headband with feather, crystal, and tulle flower detail by Lisa Thomas from Out of Hand.
Strapless silk and organza duchess ball gown with Swarovski crystal and pearl accents and chapel-length train by Lea Ann Belter from Belle Couture Bridal. Ostrich plume headpiece with pink fabric peony at base from Magar Hatworks. Crystal teardrop earrings by Diana Warner from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Stylist’s own vintage diamond ring.
Strapless citrus hand-painted organza gown with tucked tulle skirt tied with lime grosgrain bow with silk flower detail by Vera Wang from Maddison Row. Pale green square chrysolite stud earrings by Diana Warner from Gown Boutique of Charleston. Oxidized silver multi-strand chain with 18 K gold vermeil pendant and pavé diamonds, and 14 K gold scroll ring with white topaz, both from Croghan’s
“Coco” strappy silk taffeta ball gown with Alencon lace bust and ruched natural waist by Amsale from White. Gold vermeil circular link chain necklace with lemon topaz teardrop pendant from Theodosia.
Strapless polyester and rayon dress with embroidered lace accents, and ivory embroidered lace bolero with bell sleeves, both by Rosa Clara from Gown Boutique of Charleston. White satin ribbon woven through a gold headband with feathers surrounding crystal and tulle flower by Lisa Thomas from Out of Hand. 18 K gold ring with cream pearl center from Croghan’s.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Caroline Miller, left, and Secret, from Excalibur Cavaliers in Ridgeville, wear fresh peony collars by Branch Design Studio.
Pale pink satin peep-toe heels with silver trim and pink bow and rhinestone heel accent from Gown Boutique of Charleston.
Classic Beauty