Planning and Design | Plume Event Co.
Photography | Anneliese Gabriele Photography
There’s something undeniably magical about an al fresco dinner at Palmetto Bluff—especially when the golden Lowcountry light filters through the Spanish moss and the May River glows in the distance. This evening, designed by the talented team at Plume Event Co., was a true celebration of place: a thoughtfully curated experience that welcomed destination wedding guests with the best of Bluffton’s beauty and charm.
Set on the iconic May River Lawn, the dinner blended effortless elegance with Southern soul. Custom linens in soft, earthy tones anchored the tablescape, while seasonal blooms danced in the breeze. Every detail was an ode to the region. Guests were invited to sip, savor, and slow down with an artisanal olive oil tasting by a local purveyor, while live guitarists added a warm, intimate soundtrack to the gathering.
As a Bluffton wedding photographer, I’ve documented many celebrations on this lawn, but this evening felt truly one of a kind. It wasn’t just the stunning design or the perfect light. It was the way the evening unfolded: unhurried and heartfelt, with every element telling a story about the connection to this place.
This Palmetto Bluff wedding weekend began with an invitation to connect—under the stars, beside the river, in a setting that could only be the Lowcountry.
If you’re planning a destination celebration in Bluffton and dreaming of a dinner that feels personal, elevated, and rooted in place, this is your sign. Let your guests be fully immersed in the experience—I’ll be there to photograph every intentional detail, so you can be present for it all.
