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Portraits of a Lady

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The last plantation house on the peninsula provides the perfect backdrop for portraits of a lady.

Photographs by:

Peter Frank Edwards

Atelier Aimée short-sleeved beaded bodice overlay, full skirted silk gown with ruched sash, and lily detail on back from www.aimeeusa.com. Platinum earrings with 3.3 total ct. diamonds from Joint Venture.

Anne Barge floral brocade patterned silk gown with bustier top, split bust, and bow detail with full, bustled skirt by from Gown Boutique.

Claire Pettibone’s sheath gown with beaded neckline and floral appliqués, tulle overlay, and satin Empire waist from www.clairepettibone.com. 14 K goldfilled chain with carnelian pendant from Dee Ruel. Platinum band with sapphires (1.73 total ct.) and diamonds (.5 total ct.) from Croghan’s.

Romona Keveza strapless silk chiffon gown with sweetheart neckline, ruched bodice, tiered

Jodi Moylan silk mermaid gown with sweetheart neckline, gold shimmering organza bow, and rhinestone buttoned back from White. Yellow 18 K gold band with opal nested in a diamond cluster from Croghan’s. Platinum drop earrings of citrine, quartz, and diamonds from Paulo Geiss Jewelers.

Adele Wechsler’s eco-friendly strapless silk dress with ruched, ruffled, and pearl-detailed bust, satin ribbon-bound waist, straight skirt, and train from Gown Boutique. 14 K yellow gold Victorian cameo on seed pearl and diamond necklace from Joint Venture. M&J Savitt’s canary cubic zirconia flanked by cubic zirconia baguettes on a sterling silver band from Max Jerome.

Double-row pearl necklace with 14 K yellow gold accents and lapis beads from Joint Venture. Schoeffel natural freshwater pearl necklace from Paulo Geiss Jewelers.

Mischka beaded V-neck gown with a subtle mermaid flair and plunging back from Gown Boutique. Sixty-five-inch platinum and diamond necklace (12.32 total ct.) from Joint Venture. Platinum band with 4 ct. radiant diamond flanked by baguettes and surrounded by pavé diamonds from Croghan’s.

Anna Maier Ulla-Maija empire waist, hand-draped organza gown with silver sequined details and straps, ruffled neckline, plunging back, and train from Maddison Row.

Oscar de la Renta’s strapless gown with embroidered “Castro” lace floral pattern overlay and full skirt from www.oscardelarenta.com. Green velvet ribbon necklace (sylist’s own) with 18 K yellow gold 13.55 ct. citrine and yellow sapphire pin from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. Krissos Designs 18 K gold and sterling silver bracelet from ESD. M&J Savitt’s canary cubic zirconia flanked by cubic zirconia baguettes on a sterling silver band from Max Jerome.

Atelier Aimée white silk gown with black beaded overlay, black bow at waist, and black velvet skirt panels, pleated in front and falling into a train at back from www.aimeeusa.com. 1.5 ct. diamond and .3 ct. sapphire fan silver and gold necklace; platinum band with sapphires (1.73 total ct.) and diamonds (.5 total ct.) both from Croghan’s. Crystal chandelier earrings with teardrop pearls from Gown Boutique. René Caovilla silver and gold checkered slingbacks with rhinestone flowers from Bob Ellis.

De Fina Couture strapless satin and silk A-line gown with sash, pearl buttons, and satin bolero from Gown Boutique. Coin pearl and Peruvian opal bracelet and necklace from Dee Ruel. Schoffel’s 82-inch fresh water pearl strand from Paulo Geiss Jewelers. Kristina Eaton feather and silk flower hair comb from Gown Boutique. Platinum band with sapphires (1.73 total ct.) and diamonds (.5 total ct.) both from Croghan’s.

Styled by Ayoka Lucas ~ Hair & Makeup by Ashley Perryman Shot on location at Lowndes Grove Plantation ~ Carriage by Charleston Coach ~ Florals by Fleur: Luke Wilson Special Events