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bride GUIDE
Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.722.4900
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www.charlestonplace.com
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www.charlestonplace.com
• Recycled gold or platinum are
See our ad page 5
widely available
• Buy conflict-free diamonds
Stella Nova Salon Spa
and fair trade gemstones only
Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
• Antique or handed-down
Stella Nova is the bridal expert, let us prepare you for the aisle.
heirloom rings are meaningful
Bridal Gifts, Bridal Suite. Outcall Hair & Make-Up.
and the ultimate in recycling
292 King Street, Downtown, 29401
• Rings made with wood and
tel (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.577.2500, (Store)
even coconut are a sustainable
843.722.9797
alternative to metals
or 800.577.NOVA
www.stella-nova.com
See our ad back cover
bridal events
A Wonderful Wedding
A Wonderful Wedding magazine and The Charleston
Bridal Show pride themselves on quality wedding vendor
services. They screen and promote only the most
professional vendors in the wedding industry.
Choose wisely for a day you’ll never forget!
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Wedding professionals interested in participating can call or
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tel 843.795.7544, fax 843.795.5221
www.awonderfulwedding.com
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Settings
Your Table • Your Party • Your Life
1956 Maybank Highway, The Terrace Plaza, James Island, 29412
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tel 843.795.5995
www.settingsllc.com
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❍ 12 placemats
❍ 2 table cloths
Fat Hen
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Responding to overwhelming requests from guests at his
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restaurants, Fred Neuville, executive chef of Fat Hen and
Wild Olive and the creative force behind some of Charleston’s
favorite dining establishments, has teamed with his wife Joan
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Neuville to launch Fat Hen Catering. He brings over 30 years
experience, and always says, “In Catering, the only limitation
Southern Belles
Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for
Weddings and Special Occasions
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
See our ad page 31
fitness
Lotus Flower
The day you get married is not an ordinary day. Why celebrate
with ordinary flowers? No pre-set package deals forcing you to
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fit a standard. You tell us what you want, and together we plan
for your wedding flowers. Call us to set up an appointment
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with one of our designers and visit our online gallery to start
Wedding Flowers Checklist exploring ideas. Visit us in our new location.
❍ Floral arrangements 32 Laurens Street, Charleston, 29401
for the ceremony tel 843.534.2837
❍ Floral arrangements email: info@lotusflowercharleston.com
for the reception www.lotusflowercharleston.com
❍ Bride’s bouquets
invitations & stationery
❍ Bridesmaids’ bouquets
❍ Corsages & boutonnieres
❍ Flower girl’s buds CluuCards
Custom Magnetic Cards
Shower Invitations • Save the Dates
Custom Design Services Available
tel 703.655.8883
www.cluucards.com
See our ad page 59
In Season Savings
jewelry
Talk with your wedding
planner or florist about what It Fitz Jewelry
will be in bloom during the time by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
of your wedding. You’ll save We specialize in customized jewelry for the bride,
big on the cost, and can even mother of the bride/groom and the bridal party that captures
keep it local by purchasing the essence of your special day, creating a timeless,
from a local grower! one-of-a-kind keepsake. Visit the online gallery and
contact Nikki for a design consultation.
tel 843.343.3242
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
www.taylorstewartphotography.com
Before the Ceremony
Photographer’s wedding apparel
Shoot Sheet
Bella Bridesmaid
❍ Bride having her hair styled A collection for the modern bridesmaid.
and make up applied 341 King Street Suite C, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.425.8079
❍ Bridesmaids helping the www.bellabridesmaid.com
bride get dressed
Berlins For Women
❍ Bride’s mom helping with a Bridesmaids and Party Dresses
detail like adjusting the veil or Specializing in mother of the bride and groom
zipping the dress 116 King St, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.723.5591
❍ Close ups of the Bride’s www.berlinswomenclothing.com
bouquet
Maddison Row
❍ Still shots of the Bride’s gown, Bridal Chic
shoes, something borrowed… 171 Spring Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.720.7979
❍ Bride with attendants email: info@maddisonrow.com
www.maddisonrow.com
❍ Bride with the flower girl
Mary Porter House of Couture
❍ Bride with her parents Embrace the finest expertise in Couture.
and siblings 72 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.720.1120
❍ Groom getting ready with www.maryportercouture.com
his father and groomsmen
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❍ Groom with his parents
and siblings Charleston Harbor Tours
Carolina Belle
❍ Groom with the best man Make your wedding a truly special occasion aboard the
Carolina Belle – one of Charleston’s most unique event
❍ Groom with the ring bearer locations. Whether you’re planning a rehearsal dinner,
wedding ceremony or wedding reception, delight your
❍ Groomsmen putting on guests with exceptional service, delicious food and
boutonnieres or ties the ever-changing views of Charleston’s picturesque harbor
as you cruise on the Carolina Belle.
10 Wharfside Street, Charleston 29401
tel 843.722.1112 or 843.568.TOUR
email: sales@charlestonharbortours.com
www.charlestonharbortours.com
See our ad page 61
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Drayton Hall
A timeless setting on the Ashley River for
unforgettable weddings.
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www.draytonhall.org
Wedding To Dos
to Delegate Folly Beach Holiday Inn Oceanfront
Thinking of a casual ceremony on the beach or an elegant,
There’s so much to be done, black-tie gathering? With the beach right outside our doors and
but you don’t have to do it all! over 4,000 square feet of flexible event space we have the
Delegate some of these ideal location. Our professional staff will guide you effortlessly
responsibilities: through the process of planning your special day. Located nine
short miles from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach
❍ Table and chair set up for the offers spectacular sunrises and seaside ambiance. To learn
reception. Make a diagram or more about planning a wedding at the beach, send us an email,
meet with who will help you at give us a call or schedule a tour to see the hotel in person.
the site before the big day. 1 Center Street, Folly Beach 29439
tel 843.588.6464
❍ Mark the rows or seats that email: Kelly Killeen,
are reserved for family at the Catering Manager kkilleen@follybeachhotel.net
ceremony site. Give them a www.follybeachhotel.net
diagram of the arrangement See our ad page 51
and materials.
Lowcountry Park Venues
❍ Make sure the flowers are Your wedding...Lowcountry style.
delivered from the vendor Invite your guests to fall in love with your vision.
and set up/distributed Introduce them to the wonder and beauty of salt marshes,
appropriately. deep rivers and stately oaks.
No matter your style we have the setting to begin
❍ Check with the band or DJ. your lifetime of memories.
Cooper River Room:
❍ Hand out programs. Mt Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
It’s all about the view.
❍ Greet guests as they arrive Founders Hall:
and make sure they know Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
where to sit or stand. 21st Century Lowcountry.
Legare Waring House:
❍ Lace bridesmaids’ bouquets at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
head table for reception. History. Beauty. Charm.
tel 843.852.2965
www.lowcountryparkvenues.com
❍ Keep the bride’s lipstick,
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powder, etc. handy for touch
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Lowndes Grove
Nestled on 14 stunning acres on the Ashley River,
Lowndes Grove is an unrivaled Lowcountry setting
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email: info@patpropevents.com
Emergency Wedding Day Kit www.lowndesgrove.com
No need to say, “If only I had
my _____” on your big day! Willow Cove
Gather the following things Nestled in the Francis Marion Forest, featuring a
together to make your own large main lawn, beautiful flowers and foliage, 2 ponds and
wedding day “emergency kit”. a century old live oak as a glorious centerpiece.
4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, 29429
tel 843.568.4183
❍ Band-Aids
www.willowcoveevents.com
❍ Any medications
See our ad page 26
you may need
❍ Bobby pins wedding planners
❍ Make-up
❍ Hairspray Distinctive Events
❍ Clear nail polish wedding coordination, design and consulting
(for pantyhose runs) 115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401
❍ Brush tel 843.723.1355
❍ Tissues email: shasha@distinctive-events.com
❍ Baby powder or white chalk www.distinctive-events.com
(for covering stains) See our ad page 64
❍ Comfortable shoes
❍ Safety pins Tanis J. Events, LLC
❍ Spare pantyhose/stockings Where modern ideas meet old-fashioned service.
❍ Cell phone & a list of Planning and coordinating for weddings, vow renewals,
vendors numbers bat/bar mitzvahs, reunions, anniversaries and any other social
❍ Water & spirits for a occasion. Call about our $99 Getting Started Package.
pre-wedding toast with the gals Full Service Planning & Day-of Coordination • Candy Buffets
(don’t overdo it) Perfect Proposals • Surprise the Bride
Vow and Speech Writing
tel 843.847.8478
email: organizeyourevent@gmail.com
www.tanisjevents.com
All Occasions
The Party & Event Division of AAA Rentals
3555 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.554.6334, fax 843.744.3701
email: partyinsc@aol.com
www.alloccasionsparty.com
Rental Questions
Distinctive Events
Creating your distinctive vision through A good rental company will
infinitely creative design. work hand in hand with you to
Our designers find the best possible resources, pulling from make sure you have all that you
our extensive inventory of state-of-the-art design materials, need. Planning on your own or
as well as utilizing local vendors that we trust. Floral and using several different sources
foliage designers, lighting, draping and event specialists can lead to miscommunication,
work together with our planning and logistics team to perfectly so make sure you are asking the
plan and produce your dream wedding design. right questions.
We listen, hear your ideas, share in your dreams, and help
you create the day you will remember for a lifetime! ✓ How and when do I pay?
115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401 ✓ How early should I make
tel 843.723.1355 my reservation?
email: shasha@distinctive-events.com ✓ Is there a fee for changes
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✓ Can I pick up and return
Event DRS my order?
Dining Rental Solutions ✓ When do you deliver/pick up?
Offering premium rental items for your special event. ✓ Is there a charge for delivery?
The quality of our rental items sets us apart, and we are ✓ Do I need to be there at
committed to providing the best customer service possible, time of delivery?
ensuring that you are able to enjoy your day. ✓ Are there any special
German Crystal • Stainless Steel Flatware • Fine China requirements for delivery?
Farm Tables • Lanterns • More Unique Products (size of entrance; ramps; etc.)
tel 843.209.2267 ✓ Will you set up and take
email: info@eventdrscharleston.com down all rentals?
www.eventdrscharleston.com ✓ Do I have to wash any
of the items?
Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing ✓ What is your policy regarding
3875 Meeting Street, North Charleston, 29405 loss or damage?
tel 843.766.3366 or 800.932.5381 ✓ Looking over my order, is
www.snydereventrentals.com there anything that I need to
complete my set up? (floor with
wedding transportation the tent; fabric for furniture;
candles for votives; etc.)
Shuttle Hogs ✓ Do you need a power source
A 12-passenger van providing reliable transportation service for any of the items on my list,
throughout the Charleston area for all of your special event and who provides extension
needs. Please call for special event pricing. cords, power strips, etc.?
tel 843.424.1323 ✓ How do you anchor your
email: shuttlehogs@gmail.com tents? (important to know
www.facebook.com/shuttlehogs for venue)
See our ad page 47 ✓ What are your general rental
terms and conditions?