The Novela Insider - The Spirit of the Lowcountry

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This week, we’re stepping into one of the most unique urban oases in the Charleston wedding landscape - a property where classic-meets-cosmopolitan ambiance and historic charm come together with effortless harmony. To follow, we’re featuring a vendor whose lens captures the city’s light with a soft, editorial romanticism that perfectly complements the venue's signature style.

FEATURED PARTNER VENUE

A Hidden Garden, Where Charleston Slows Down

Franzi Annika Photography

Cannon Green feels like Charleston at its most intimate and intentional. Tucked just off the city’s energetic streets, this historic property reveals itself slowly - through layered courtyards, preserved architecture, and garden spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal. It’s a place where design-forward couples can dream in detail, knowing every element is thoughtfully held by an all-inclusive, bespoke experience built around their vision.

 

What sets Cannon Green apart isn’t just its beauty - it’s its ease. From weddings to private celebrations, the focus is always on creating a seamless, elevated experience that feels refined without ever feeling rigid. The result is a setting where moments unfold naturally and guests feel genuinely welcomed, not staged.

Franzi Annika Photography

Just beyond the celebration, the experience continues at Wild Common - a destination in its own right. Led by Orlando Pagán, a 2021 James Beard Award semifinalist, Wild Common offers a custom tasting menu that is as thoughtful as it is transportive. The space hums with warmth and creativity, celebrating what D.H. Lawrence once called “all that is right, all that is good.”

 

Together, Cannon Green and Wild Common create something rare: a place where celebration and cuisine are woven seamlessly, inviting guests not just to attend - but to linger, savor, and remember.

FEATURED NOVELA VENDOR

A Lens for Architecture, Light, and Emotion

Franzi Annika Photography

Franzi Annika Photography approaches weddings the same way our favorite venues do - with intention, and a deep respect for place. Led by husband-and-wife team Franzi and Martin, their work blends modern documentary storytelling with fine-art composition, allowing moments to unfold naturally while still feeling beautifully composed.

 

It’s a philosophy that pairs seamlessly with spaces like Cannon Green, where architecture, gardens, and light do much of the storytelling on their own. With backgrounds in real estate photography, Franzi and Martin have an instinctive understanding of environment - how to use clean lines, negative space, and subtle movement to frame emotion rather than overpower it.

Franzi Annika Photography

From quiet luxury-suite moments to an intimate first dance, every chapter is approached with care. Their imagery is minimal but never cold, editorial yet deeply human. For couples drawn to glamorous, uncluttered visuals - and for venues that value thoughtful storytelling - Franzi Annika Photography captures weddings in a way that feels both elevated and enduring. Aerial photography offers an added layer, revealing the full scope of a celebration while staying true to the story at its core.

 

This is what alignment looks like: when venue and vendor speak the same visual language, the result feels effortless - and unforgettable.

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