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International Fine Art Live Wedding Painter based in Charleston, SC

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The Knot Market Mixer

South Carolina

March 24, 2014

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Gibbes Museum of Art 
Charleston, South Carolina
18 x 24 in. | Live Event Painting

Moroccan Glam was the theme of The Knot’s 2014 Market Mixer hosted at Charleston’s Gibbes Museum of Art.  Wedding vendors from around the area were invited to mix and mingle, celebrating a great year of weddings ahead.  We were absolutely honored to collaborate with the talented ladies of Pure Luxe Bride, who created this oh-so-chic soiree!  A plein air painting made perfect since with the style and garden terrace of the art museum.  The event was a great success and we had a huge reaction from so many vendors as they watched the painting come to life.  In fact, so many vendors asked to purchase the painting that we decided to auction it away with proceeds donated straight to Lowcountry Food Bank!  Enjoy this gorgeous photography below by Aaron and Jill of Aaron Nicholas Photography.  You’ll see this colorful event was the perfect palate for a painting!  Special thank you to The Knot for sponsoring yet another incredible Charleston Market Mixer!  

The Knot Market Mixer | 18 x 24 in. | Gibbes Museum of Art 
The Knot Market Mixer | 18 x 24 in. | Gibbes Museum of Art 
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Event Planning and Design | Pure Luxe Bride
Event Planning and Design | Pure Luxe Bride
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Paper | The Silver Starfish
Paper | The Silver Starfish
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Cakes | Declare Cakes
Cakes | Declare Cakes
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Signature Sangria Cocktails | Squeeze On-Site
Signature Sangria Cocktails | Squeeze On-Site
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Catering | Mosaic Catering
Catering | Mosaic Catering
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The lovely ladies of The Knot and sponsors of the 2014 Annual Market Mixer.
The lovely ladies of The Knot and sponsors of the 2014 Annual Market Mixer.
Hookah | Tabbuli | Entertain guests with a unique hookah lounge at your reception!
Hookah | Tabbuli | Entertain guests with a unique hookah lounge at your reception!
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Wedding Favors | Rewined Candles | The perfect wedding gift for the whole wedding party!
Wedding Favors | Rewined Candles | The perfect wedding gift for the whole wedding party!
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Ben and Jen Keys | Owners of Wed on Canvas
Ben and Jen Keys | Owners of Wed on Canvas
The live painting was auctioned away to this lucky couple!  Cheers to supporting Lowcoutry Food Bank.
The live painting was auctioned away to this lucky couple!  Cheers to supporting Lowcoutry Food Bank.
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Featured Event Planners | Francesca and Blake of Pure Luke Bride
Featured Event Planners | Francesca and Blake of Pure Luke Bride
Band | Charleston Groove Factory
Band | Charleston Groove Factory
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Featured Event Photographers | Aaron and Jill of Aarron Nicholas Photography
Featured Event Photographers | Aaron and Jill of Aarron Nicholas Photography

Video Courtesy of Film Anywhere Production

Event Sponsor | The Knot
Event Planner | Pure Luxe Bride
Venue | The Gibbes Museum of Art
Paper | The Silver Starfish
Catering | Mosaic Restaurant and Catering 
Beverages | Squeeze On-Site
Florals | Wild Flowers INC
Linens | Connie Duglin Linen
Rentals and Furniture | Snyder Event Rentals
Band | Charleston Groove Factory and Other Brother Entertainment
Desserts | Declare Cakes
Smooch Bar | Pink Dot Beauty Bar
Videography | Film Anywhere Productions
Photography | Aaron Nicholas Photography
Hair and Makeup | Ziba Salon
Hookah | Tabbuli 
Generator | Stage Presence Event Rentals
Custom Wedding Candles | Rewined Candles 
Lighting | Innovative Event Services 

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