While the Covid-19 pandemic pushed back many couples’ wedding plans, some didn’t allow the virus to postpone marriage. Carissa and Zach eloped in Charleston, SC which provided a beautiful backdrop and talented vendors who were ready to make their day special.

Custom Vows by Casey officiated the intimate ceremony.

Sweet Leaf floral designed this gorgeous bouquet featuring peonies, roses, anemones, and snapdragons. It complements the floral I used in their wedding crest! 🙂

Watercolor Wedding Announcement

I painted the iconic Rainbow Row for this sweet couple to use on elopement announcements. (Just because you elope, doesn’t mean you can’t send pretty stationery!) I also designed a watercolor crest that featured their wedding florals and getaway car, The Pink Figgy! We ended up using their crest on a detail card with a link for friends and family to see their photos by the talented and adorable, Rebecca Sigety. Their wedding crest was also printed on a garden flag to drape over the back of the pink Nissan Figaro.

Rainbow Row and palmetto trees sent love and a big announcement from Charleston!

Carissa and Zach’s elopement announcement featuring Rainbow Row.

I love the colors and florals in this Charleston-inspired wedding crest!

Wedding Crest Details

Carissa and Zach’s wedding crest is simply beautiful! They didn’t need a lot of icons to commemorate their special day, but made it uniquely theirs with elegant details. Here’s how their design was created. Firstly, the crest and banner color was painted to match the iconic Mills House in Charleston, SC. You may know it as “The Pink Wall” everyone gets photos in front of when visiting the area. Next, I painted and included The Pink Figgy that would serve as their getaway car. It’s such a sweet nod to a special moment – their first ride as a married couple!

A cross for their faith and a nod to the Holy City was added, as well as two palmetto trees. Finally, a custom floral palette replicated what would be in Carissa’s bouquet and Zach’s boutonniere. They chose to use their married surname on their banner and a married monogram in the center, since their crest would be used in details post ceremony.

A meaningful wedding crest with beautiful nods to Charleston, SC.

Getaway Car

The Pink Figgy is SO cute and SO Charleston!

Beep! Beep! We’re married!

Their wedding crest served as the perfect adornment to their getaway car!

Get Started

Would you like to commission a watercolor crest or another special piece of artwork? Get in touch with me here or email me at alicia@thewelcomingdistrict.com. I would love to paint a special part of your story!

Vendor Team Credits