Madeline Serio Photography
AS NAVAL ACADEMY GRADS, ANNA + CONNOR MET IN 2018 OVER DRINKS + A GREAT CONVO. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THEY SPED THINGS UP WITH A SECOND DATE RUN.
BEING STATIONED APART (CONNOR IN SAN DIEGO AND ANNA IN SOUTH CAROLINA) DIDN’T STOP THE MCNERNEYS FROM PLANNING A CLASSIC WINTER WEDDING AT THE BLACKWALL BARN + LODGE IN GAMBRILLS, WHERE THEY FELL FOR THE CHANDELIERS AND OVERSIZED WINDOWS.
Gown: Martina Liana (designer) + Gown Boutique of Charleston (shop), $900
Earrings: Rosy Stone Inc, $25
Fur Shawl: Sissily Designs, $95
Shoes: Kailee P., $92
Veil: Lord and Grey Bridal, $54
Hair + Makeup: Arrow Bella Beauty
Photos: Madeline Serio Photography
“I bought a dress when I was living in San Diego, but [two months before the wedding], I had yet to receive it…my mom took the reins and started calling places in Charleston that had sample dresses in stock. Gown Boutique Charleston was my saving grace; I walked out of the store with a dress in-hand. I loved the romantic look of the box pleats and the dainty buttons down the back. And, it had pockets!”
Madeline Serio Photography
“Because of my work, I knew my hair looked good in a bun, and I didn’t want to do anything too out of my norm for such a big day. Early in the process, I told my stylist that I also wanted to do a reception hair change to signal Connor and I were ready to party, and she did not disappoint!”
