karpeles manuscript library museum wedding

Karpeles manuscript library museum wedding series#

Documents include music, science, religion, literature, political history, exploration and artwork. Items are rotated between museums quarterly and each of the museums present a daily general exhibit and one or more special scheduled exhibits throughout the year. It was founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates David and Marsha Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in learning, especially in children, To make documents more accessible, there are 12 Karpeles museums located across the United States-Charleston, Alvin, Texas, two in Buffalo, N.Y., Duluth, Minn., Fort Wayne, Ind., Jacksonville, Fla., Newburgh, N.Y., Rock Island, Ill., Santa Barbara, Calif., Shreveport, La., and Tacoma, Wash. It is the world's largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. Just the mere size and scope of the Karpeles Manuscript Library at 68 Spring Street in Charleston, South Carolina, takes your breath away. We were happy to learn that when we return mid-May, 2018, there will be a completely new exhibit on display.

Karpeles manuscript library museum wedding series#

A concurrent permanent exhibit was a series of large format photos showing the construction of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River, a significant engineering feat. Very interesting and all written in longhand. Included were correspondence between Samuel Morse and various government entities dealing with patents, plans and contracts. We saw documents following the invention of the telegraph machine through the construction of a line between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. I should point out that exhibits change every four months and they follow a theme. The inside of the building is in considerably better repair than the outside and it’s a worthy home for the very interesting documents currently on exhibit. This week’s chilly wet weather called for indoor activities and the library made its way to the top of our list.

To be invited into these moments is such a gift to capture them and create heirlooms for generations of families is the highest honor.We have stayed at an Air B&B pretty much across the street from the Karpeles several times and have never visited in spite of its being the most imposing building on the street. I can’t look at these photos without feeling grateful for what I do. It’s easy for me to say this since I was there, but I feel like the love and human connection in these images is so beautifully obvious. The dance floor was packed all night, and we even got to step outside at the very end for a night shot (Ben’s favorite).

I’m not typically a huge fan of red bridesmaid dresses, but these colors and this location are amazing together, aren’t they?! So pretty.Īfter portraits at Silo City, we headed back to the Lafayette for the reception.

Our next stop was Karpeles Manuscript Library for the ceremony, and then on to Silo City for some wedding portraits. The jewelry itself is stunning, but the love between granddaughter and grandparents is so special. All of the photos of her getting ready with the participation of her grandparents are my favorites. Tayla’s grandfather is an incredibly talented artist, and he made her wedding jewelry. We started out the day in a Hotel at the Lafayette suite. (Considering that it took place in 2015, and it’s now 2017 and I’m blogging it anyway, I think I’ve proven how unforgettable it truly was!!)

We were so thrilled to be a part of it it’s not a day we’ll soon forget. Tayla and Brendan made their love for each other and for their families the main focus of the day, and the result of that was a relaxed wedding day filled with joy, laughter, hugs, and happy tears. This was undoubtedly one of my most favorite Fall weddings of all time.