Allison & Dominic DiGiorgio
2.22.25
When asked about their partner’s best traits, Allison and Dom responded exactly the same way, saying each was the most genuine person they had ever met. “I said it first … the most selfless person I have ever met,” says Dom. “He truly would do anything to be there for the people he loves,” adds Allison.
After a first date in South End in early 2022, Dom proposed on Christmas Eve the following year. For their wedding, they wanted a classic, chic celebration with modern elegance and lush florals and greenery. A native Charlottean, Allison was torn between getting married in her hometown or Charleston. But a tour of The Governor Thomas Bennett House, with its grand piazza, gorgeous garden and majestic trees, made her decision. “It was the perfect mix of historic and intimate and so beautiful.”
The couple had special memories of trips to Charleston, dining on oysters throughout the city. During cocktail hour, they featured live oyster shuckers along with their favorite cocktails, a French 75 and Charleston Fizz. An oyster-shell covered bar and a stunning seating display mirroring the invitation design welcomed guests to the reception. Planner Sarah Cook’s use of luxe fern and taupe velvet linens with black-and-white accents, natural wood elements and statement crystal chandeliers added to the evening’s elegance. “It felt like (Sarah) had brought a piece of me to life in our reception space,” Allison says. “It perfectly embodied the wedding I dreamed of.”
For a late-night snack, mini Chicago hot dogs were served, a nod to Dom’s Windy City roots. “We were both so grateful for all our loved ones sharing the day with us,” says Dom. “Seeing so many people from each of our lives mingling, dancing and talking was truly special.”
The Details:
Photographer | Kailee DiMeglio Photography
Venue | The Governor Thomas Bennett House, Charleston, South Carolina
Planner | SoHo Event Design
Floral Design | Petaloso
Dress | Suzanne Neville, Ladies of Lineage
Beauty | Charleston I Do
Bridesmaids Dresses | Birdy Grey
Groom & Groomsmen Attire | Suitsupply (groom); The Black Tux (groomsmen)
Caterer | Salthouse Catering
Cake | The Tenacious Tart
Entertainment | Palmetto Strings (ceremony); The RiverTown Band (reception)
Rentals | Technical Event Company (lighting);
Stradley Davidson, BBJ La Tavola (linens);
Beachview Event Rentals & Design; Snyder Events
Custom Seating Display | Sawdust and Sweetgrass
Stationery | Viri Lovely Designs
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