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A Pink and Teal Wedding at Rose Hill Mansion in Bluffton, South Carolina

Madeline Brumfield (25 and a physical therapist) and Joe Powell (27 and a field service manager) knew they wanted to have a destination wedding, and S

Madeline Brumfield (25 and a physical therapist) and Joe Powell (27 and a field service manager) knew they wanted to have a destination wedding, and South Carolina, with its romantic Southern charm, was an obvious choice. Wanting the perfect mix of seaside vacation and elegant romance, Madeline and Joe chose Rose Hill Mansion in Bluffton, South Carolina, and accented the space with a bold pink and teal palette. “We knew we wanted to have bold, bright colors throughout the wedding and reception,” Madeline says. “The feel we were going for was elegant charm, yet we still wanted to draw on the Southern elements the location provided.” Seashells painted gold were paired with stunning hibiscus and rose florals from A Floral Affair to bring their style to life. Since Madeline and Joe were planning their wedding from 10 hours away, they enlisted the help of Jennifer Leiti from Embellished Events to ensure all the details came together on the island. “All my vendors were absolutely fantastic,” Madeline says. “They were all so accommodating and helpful throughout the whole planning process, and I would highly recommend them to anyone.” See all our favorite details from this bold wedding, beautifully captured by Hopkins Studios, below.

Blue and White Simple Wedding Programs
Madeline knew she wanted her bridesmaids in high-low dresses for the destination wedding at Rose Hill Mansion in Bluffton, South Carolina. She found bright, bold teal dresses by Bari Jay that were absolutely perfect. The groomsmen wore casual khaki suits from Lord West to fit the semi-casual, chic wedding.
Rose Hill Mansion Romantic Southern Wedding Ceremony
Madeline knew she wanted some pops of color in her bouquet that really matched her bold palette, but she also wanted more traditional ivory flowers to be mixed in. “Dawn at A Floral Affair was able to take what I liked to develop a bouquet that was absolutely stunning,” Madeline says of her spider mum, rose, silver brunia ball, ranunculus and dusty miller bouquet.
A Clear Tented Wedding Reception at Rose Hill Mansion
Madeline and Joe exchanged vows on the front porch of Rose Hill Mansion in Bluffton, South Carolina. They loved the natural red brick walkway and stunning house as the backdrop. They decorated their altar with two white urns filled with pink flowers and cascading ivy. The double doors included the letters M and J for their initials, which were also adorned with lush flowers in the wedding colors.
Madeline and Joe placed turquoise paper cones on the back of each chair at the ceremony. They were each filled with pink confetti for guests to throw in celebration of the newlyweds.
Sangria Signature Wedding Cocktail
Gold-Framed Wedding Reception Seating Chart Display
Moss and Flower-Decorated Wedding Cocktail Bar
Turquoise-Tied Ribbon Chiavari Chair Decor
The reception tables were numbered with white stationery decorated with pink coral detailing and gold numbers written out. They were each displayed in gold-painted seashell holders to keep with the destination wedding feel.
The long farm tables at the reception were decorated with turquoise runners around three teal vases filled with pink flowers. The gold mercury glass votives added plenty of romance to the space. Madeline and Joe loved the contrast between the glam details and the rustic tables, which perfectly completed the Southern aura they were going for.
Mini Cherry Pie Wedding Reception Desserts
Bold Pink and Teal Tented Wedding Reception
Pink Flower-Decorated Hanging Lantern Wedding Decor
The three-tier cake matched the wedding colors with teal ruffled fondant and pink sugar flowers. Inside the cake was red velvet with buttercream, banana nut with caramel and vanilla with raspberry and vanilla cream.
Clear-Tented Wedding Reception at Rose Hill Mansion
The round tables at the reception were topped with oversize martini glass vases filled with pink hibiscus, roses, white orchids and white hydrangeas for an overgrown garden feel. Madeline and Joe paired tall and low centerpieces to add dimension to the clear-tented reception.