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Corporate Meetings & Conventions 6 Convention planning checklists 8 Corporate event planning checklists 12 Trends in meeting technology 14 Alert or asleep? Caterers share what makes and breaks business meeting meals

16 Face value: The importance of holding a well-planned corporate meeting in any economic climate

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Convention planning checklists Accommodations Committee checklist Find out date of arrival and departure for the majority of the group. Make a tentative booking of rooms. Obtain information on the hotel and rates to send with promotional material. Have emergency housing available for latecomers. Record expected time and date of each attendee’s arrival. Maintain regular liaison with the hotel regarding reservations. Get information on exhibit locations and storage for exhibit materials.

Public Relations/ Advertising Committee checklist Prepare direct-mail materials to promote attendance. Prepare write-ups for newsletters and association publications. Send advance information to the media and invite the media to the event. Set up a press table or a separate pressroom, if appropriate. Obtain copies of all speeches in advance to give to the media and arrange for the speakers to be available for interviews. Arrange for a photographer. Provide news releases and photos of the speakers for their hometown papers.

Finance Committee checklist

Find out when payment is due for various functions. Decide on ticket prices. Determine policy on accepting checks and giving refunds. Find out when payment is due to speakers and extra help. Determine the cost and number of meals as well as guarantee on number of meals. Determine whether VIP accommodations will be paid for by your organization.

Plan for success The formula for a successful convention includes a wellestablished plan; clearly defined goals and objectives; organized volunteers; solid financial administration; and functional committees for finance, accommodations and public relations/advertising. For a list of hotels with meeting facilities, see page 51.

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SAMPLE BUDGET Expenses Mailing and postage

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Determine event goals and objectives. This is especially important with client events and sales meetings, as it will help you keep on track. Identify possible dates for the meeting. No matter what date you pick, someone will complain it doesn’t work. Thinking ahead and checking with others on possible conflicts can limit the inconvenience for all parties. Prepare a preliminary agenda and guest list to help set the criteria for the venue. Prepare a preliminary budget. Unless you manage your corporate event closely, the budget can grow unexpectedly. Send meeting requirements to selected sites with requests for written proposals. If you are signing a contract, get a written proposal so there won’t be surprises. Review site proposals from responding suppliers, select potential sites and begin site negotiations with potential venues. Whenever possible, speak to companies that have hosted similar events at the venue. Conduct site visits as required. This is important when you’re using the facility for the first time. Determine security needs at the location. Negotiate hotel rates and blocks. If you use hotel meeting rooms for the event, you could get a significant discount on sleeping rooms. Determine preliminary food and beverage requirements and negotiate menus and prices. It’s all negotiable, but keep in mind that the more you customize the deal, the more you’ll have to manage. Establish a theme and preliminary graphics for the logo, program, etc. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your corporate brand. Consider hiring a printer for invitations, programs and agendas. Add any deadlines and other requirements to the timetable.

As the event gets closer Form committees as required. The larger the event, the more work to be done. Make life easier by getting others involved. Organizations that have regular events should consider forming standing committees that meet regularly. Develop a promotional strategy. Do some PR for the event. Calendar notices, press releases and interviews may all be appropriate, depending on the size of your event.

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Corporate Meetings & Conventions For nonprofit or charity events, line up sponsors. Prepare and mail letters to potential event sponsors requesting consideration in their budgets. Identify needs for outside consultants, specifying requirements. If you are charging admission to the event, establish registration fee structures and policies, and be sure to include clear cancellation policies. Invite and confirm key speakers. This includes people within your organization. Don’t assume anyone is automatically available. Obtain audiovisual needs from speakers and presenters, and order all necessary equipment. Review, update and confirm final event budget. Identify and communicate on-site responsibility areas for committees and volunteers. Set up training for volunteers and educate them about your expectations. Select and order speaker gifts and awards. Order special decorations for the event. Prepare and order the signs. This is another opportunity to build your brand. Arrange for travel and housing of all staff and VIPs.

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The day of the event Have a staff/volunteer meeting to review responsibilities, procedures and overlap areas such as registration. Taking 10 minutes for an informational and motivational meeting will save headaches later in the day. Confirm and monitor pickup of all rental equipment and supplies.

Immediately afterward Pack and inventory all material. Many of your collateral materials are reusable — and they’re a big investment. Do financial reconciliation. Gather the invoices and make sure you have been billed correctly and that you pay in a timely fashion. Watch expense reports, an area where a lot of costs can be hidden. Perform post-budget performance review. Were you on budget? Could you have saved money? Write and mail thank-you letters. Collect and organize data for final meeting reports. Get evaluations from staff, volunteers and consultants to determine what went right and what could be improved on so next time goes more smoothly.

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Corporate event planning checklists (continued) The Room

Location Caterer Liquor Bartenders Linens (tablecloths, napkins) Menu Cake Votives and votive candles Napkin rings Table candy Table games Glitter or confetti Bathroom florals

Giveaways/Prizes

T-shirts Caps Tote bags/baskets Pens, notepads Theme-oriented items

Premiums, with company logo for corporate event

Other Photographer or videographer Registration table Gift table Information table

Out-of-Town Guests Hotel reservations Weekend-at-a-glance or itinerary Maps to and from airport and other locations Welcome gifts Transportation Other________________

Decorations Sign-in board

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Message book Centerpieces Welcome sign Band backdrop Balloon bouquets Buffets – decor and signage Ceiling treatments Outside lobby area Seating cards Table cards Directional signage Easels Theme-oriented signs Company display

Entertainment

DJ Band Music during cocktails Other entertainment (caricaturist, magician, etc.)

Photo favors Special presentation: Who to emcee? Who to present? Roasts/toasts Audiovisual needs Other (theme-oriented)

Printed materials Invitations to ceremony, party, benefit or main event Invitations to reception (if applicable) Response cards Response envelopes Seating cards Table cards Cocktail napkins Matches Programs Agenda Newsletter Source: thegreatevent.com


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Trends in meeting technology By Jonathan Rivers jrivers@scbiznews.com

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echnology allows your business to express its creative, sophisticated and innovative side. It can also enhance the effectiveness of your message at your next meeting, conference or presentation. “Depending on what a company is trying to communicate to its clients or employees, technology is absolutely essential for communication,” said Jeff Richards, director of business development at Production Design Associates. The company, also known as PDA, produces events with an emphasis on audiovisual, lighting and other technical elements. “The drive for media content … computer-generated media, like digital video and audio, is what’s driving this need,” Richards said. Jennifer Cherock, vice president of the event planning company Trio Solutions, said technology is crucial in any business presentation. “It can really make or break the event,” she said. However, it doesn’t have to break the budget. In the wake of the national economy, many businesses have sought budget-friendly alternatives to traditional meetings and conferences. And what they’ve discovered is that budget-friendly doesn’t mean low-quality. “What you can do varies widely with what you want to spend,” Richards said. Once a company establishes a technology budget for their meeting, organizers will want to consider the size of the audience and the venue. Richards said this step is crucial for audio placement and making sure the speaker can be heard by all members of the audience. The configuration will also vary according to the number of guest speakers, whether they’ll be speaking simultaneously, and where podiums will need to be positioned and equipped with wireless microphones.

Top: JMC used lights to reinforce the autumn theme at a corporate event. (Photo/provided) Bottom: PDA used large screens to ensure all attendees could see and hear speakers at a recent event. (Photo/provided)

Next, planners will want to consider the visual and lighting elements of the meeting. “Today, we’re seeing a convergence in video and lighting brought

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on by LED technology and the fact that it’s getting cheap and fast,” Richards said. “Light functions as video and vice versa.” LED, which stands for light-

emitting diode, is more efficient and uses less energy than traditional lighting. It is also versatile. Mitchell Crosby, owner of JMC Charleston, adds that LED has broadened the color spectrum, making it possible to manipulate light in new ways. Some companies have LED wired to a computer and are able to cast the company logo on backdrops and in meeting rooms. “What many of these businesses have found is that you can’t completely replace face-to-face meetings,” Crosby said. To solve this problem, many companies are relying on technology to allow outof-towners to attend the meeting without travel expenses, via teleconference. “We’re also seeing a shift away from screens towards monitors in meeting rooms,” Crosby said. Because of the media-driven implications of today’s technology, companies are finding it more appealing to use the crisper, higher quality pictures of digital monitors.” Producers are even adorning video monitors with molding that complements more traditional rooms and gives them a harmonious look. Richards said because of today’s budget-driven approach, most companies are aiming to keep meetings simple and free from excesses. “We’re seeing in other markets, a shift to high definition presentation in both video and audio, which is a whole different level of equipment,” says Richards. “In two years, meetings will look completely different.” Technology has also rewritten the rules of meeting etiquette. Stephen Parker, director of catering operations at Francis Marion Hotel, said business guests want Internet access throughout a facility. This drive for Internet access has increased due to Twitter “backchannel” discussions and the fact that using personal digital assistants and computers is no longer considered improper. epg



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Alert or asleep? Caterers share what makes and breaks business meeting meals

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ating the right foods makes a big difference in how alert and content people are during a meeting or conference. Careful choices need to be made when feeding large groups because the wrong foods can have negative results. Keeping attendees sharp, interested and comfortable are the goals.

di h sauces and d gredients andd serve the toppings on the side. “A successful planner doesn’t want to exclude anyone,” Early said.

Avoid too much sugar and too much spice

Easy does it Cru Catering offers culinary experts who assist in creating perfect foods for any occasion. “Many business men and women use these meetings as a networking tool, often engaging in conversation,” said Jenny Early, Cru’s catering director. She suggests planners avoid heavy sauces, large pieces and foods that crumble. Guests prefer food that is easy to handle. People don’t want to eat food that gets all over their face, gets stuck in their teeth, or drips on their shirts. Leave the

The right menu served at your next meeting can help guarantee a productive event. (Photos/Paul Cheney, Fat Hen Catering)

pizza and barbecue chicken wings off the menu and go for quiche, soup or fish entrees to eliminate food embarrassments.

Crowd pleasers “The larger the group, the more varieties you need,” Early said.

Consider the gender ratio and if there will be international attendees at the event. Vegetarian requests are frequent, so salad bars and deli boards give attendees many options, and meats can be added or avoided. Allergies are always a concern, so it is important to provide menu in-

Fred Neuville, executive chef at Fat Hen Catering, caters events ranging from six to 1,500 guests. Whenever possible, Neuville uses ingredients grown in his garden and from local farms and suppliers. When planning a breakfast, he avoids foods like doughnuts and Danishes. “They give a sugar fix and then bottom out,” he said. Bottoming out mid-way through a lengthy powerpoint presentation is embarrassing for the speaker and the sleeper. Pre-processed foods contain massive amounts of sodium and can cause bloating. Heavily spiced foods can lead to heat burn, indigestion and irritate ulcers so these are never good

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Heavy foods = heavy eyelids Duvall Catering and Event Design has catered more than 12,000 events in 30 years. CEO Steve Wenger says, “The heavy ‘meat and potatoes’ lunch will always slow things down and should be avoided.” Instead, he suggests lighter, satisfying foods for lunch like salads with side additions of nuts, dried cherries, grilled salmon or chicken.

Timing is everything Grab-and-go is good idea when attendees are rushed. “Some guests may have spent the early morning hours traveling in a car, arriving just in the nick of time,” Early said. She recommends serving something easy to pick up so people can get seated and organized. The mid-afternoon break is an opportunity to provide light, simple snacks. “This break is normally the time that your guests can slip out and take a few phone calls or attend to any personal matters,” Ear-

ly said. A time-consuming snack will eat into their personal time, so she suggests pre-wrapped snacks, house made trail mix or granola bars.

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Assorted whole fruit Miniature muffins Individual yogurt with house made granola Pre-assembled egg and sausage croissants cut in half Mini quiche or frittata

“Fat Hen believes that your imagination is your only limitation,” Neuville said. Foods with a local flare often give planners a chance to incorporate themes and creativity, which Neuville believes keeps people interested. And, guests will consider the food an event as opposed to the “same old, same old.” Making guests feel special begins with making the food special. Instead of boring canned tuna sandwiches, Neuville serves fresh seared tuna sandwiches. Wenger frequently prepares themed lunches. A favorite is Asian with sushi and side dishes like noodle salad and stir-fry. Local fare in the Lowcountry is often a platform for popular themed events. But Early warned, “This must be done modestly as your guests may not be accustomed to your regional flavors.” epg

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Face value By Allison Cooke Oliverius aoliverius@scbiznews.com

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he economy has changed the meeting and event planning industry. Businesses have been focusing on reducing “nonessential” expenses, including national sales meetings, trade shows, staff retreats and the like. If a company did hold a major function, chances are it was scaled way back and involved budget-friendly videoconferencing. In addition, the event was probably planned in-house by someone who would not generally be given such a task. The decision to cancel an event or hold a bare-bones meeting planned by inexperienced staff centers around saving money. But the end result might not be exactly what executives had in mind. “The upside to this downtrend is that people are really realizing

The importance of holding a well-planned corporate meeting in any economic climate

the value of not only doing the meetings — and doing them well — but also the importance of having that face-to-face time with their employees and customers,” said Christopher Greenslade, vice president of Patriot Meetings and Management. In fact, Forbes Insights recently conducted a study of 760 business executives, asking them if they preferred face-to-face or virtual meetings. Eight out of 10 respondents said the benefits of a face-to-face meeting outweigh the cost savings of a virtual meeting.

and motivate employees. Statistics show that employees will stay in a job with lower pay if they have a connection to the success of the organization, said Brian Wilson, owner of Adventure Teamworks LLC, which offers leadership and team development programs. “This connection generally comes from the company showing appreciation for their employees,” Wilson said. “Especially in today’s economic climate, employees don’t want to continue to feel the doom and gloom and appreciate the fact that their organization is taking a step to show their appreciation.”

For example, if you reserve a block of rooms at a hotel, the hotel will require that a certain percentage of those rooms be occupied or you will be charged a penalty. Requesting that the hotel lower the occupancy requirement from 95% to 70%, for example, can save a considerable amount of money. In addition, if you have a block of rooms, a hotel will often provide meeting space at a reduced rate, and in some cases for free. Many other hidden costs exist that industry professionals can weed through during contract negotiations to save your company money on the event. epg

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A worthwhile investment Another perception has been that if a company holds a corporate event — and hires someone to plan it — it is acting frivolously. But Greenslade said corporate events are worthwhile investments because they excite customers, increase your company’s visibility

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t’s been three years since employees at Lanxess Corp. completed a two-part team development program with Adventure Teamworks LLC, but the results are still crystal clear. “We are a very safety-conscious corporation,” said Samantha Gonzalez-Iorio, administrative assistant at the German-based company, which develops, manufactures and sells plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and intermediates. “Our employees work with dangerous chemicals every day and we definitely need a strong team environment.” Their development program involved physical activities as well as critical thinking activities, all designed to open lines of communication, build relationships and trust, and motivate employees. “The proven return on investment is the five years we’ve gone without a recordable (injury),” Gonzalez-Iorio said.

Great expectations The key to obtaining results from any development program is to first establish goals and then explain them to participants. “On more than one occasion, the client has an idea in their mind about the goals they hope will be reached during the event, but they don’t share that with the participants, so right away there is a disconnect,” said Brian Wilson, founder of Adventure Teamworks. A third party can assist, by first surveying the company to determine areas that need work and

what type of program would work best. Typical needs include improving communication, working together efficiently and improving leadership skills. Typical programs include recreation, education, development and redirection.

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Follow through, follow up In addition to outlining your expectations, you must also provide employees with action plans to help them incorporate their new knowledge into their daily duties. It’s also important to follow up with employees to make sure the impact of their aha! moment doesn’t fade. “It may just mean talking with the participants — individually or as a group, even by phone or e-mail — or meeting again for another program,” Wilson said. “It’s like someone training from the Cooper River Bridge Run; if they run once before the race versus creating and following a training plan, the results will be dramatically different.” If participants embrace their new skills and knowledge, “then there should be an immediate return on investment,” he said. “If there was minimal buy-in, misunderstanding about what the program was for, and/or no follow through, then the ROI will take much longer or may not even occur.” A sure-fire way to ensure employee buy-in is for company leaders to participate in the program. “People believe in and follow those that lead by example,” Wilson said. “If a boss says, ‘We’re having a corporate retreat, but I can’t be there,’ the message that sends is loud and clear.” epg

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guests to sleep. If you are having a served meal, ask your chef if he or she might be able to announce the menu. With so many chefs at celebrity status these days, hearing the menu is a nice touch.

What is the goal of your event? Be very clear about this and think, think, think about how to maximize the results. Is this a free-forall cocktail party, a seated event with a defined message, a product launch, or a client thank-you event? Regardless, you should be clear on your invitation if there is a schedule of events and timing. Some guests may not be able to stay the entire time. Others may wish to come late or leave early. Your guests will appreciate knowing the time obligation of the event.

Roaming entertainment If you want to entertain your guests, go beyond the band. Consider a carnival-themed event with snake charmers, magicians, fortune tellers and a caricaturist.

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The budget Be clear on any budget restrictions so you match up the right venue and menu with the number of guests who are attending. As you come up with that budget number, build in some flexibility, based on the number of guests invited. If fewer guests come, will you choose to spend the extra money in your budget? What if more people RSVP than you anticipated? Be prepared for those budget changes.

The date Check your local events calendar to compare your event date to other events happening in the community. See page 23 of this Event Planning Guide for a list of upcoming events in the region.

Invitations Do not skimp on invitations. An impressive invitation furthers your goal of thanking old clients or building relationships with new ones. Be clear on the invitation who you are inviting. An entire office? One person? One person and a guest? Your event space may be specific and only allow so many guests. What will you do when you send an invitation for one guest and that person sends a RSVP for six? Be sure to include a phone

number for the event planner or someone at your company who is knowledgeable about the event and can answer those RSVP-related questions. Everyone in your office should pour over the final list to make certain all aspects are correct. Check addresses and spellings of names and titles. Nothing is more embarrassing than sending an invitation to someone who has been gone for an extended period of time or your invitation doesn’t arrive because the person or business moved.

Event timing If your event is timed for just after work, consider what your guests may be doing after the party. The prospect of a cocktail party downtown after work becomes more attractive if it is within walking distance to good restaurants. The idea of asking guests to drive to an outlying area becomes much more attractive for a luncheon (top it off with iced tea in to-go cups for the drive back to the office).

Wow them in the beginning If possible, arrange parking for your guests. At some venues, you

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or your guests have to pay for parking. If this is the case, be sure to mention it on the invitation. If you are at a plant or warehouse, have golf carts driven by employees with name tags to transport your guests from the parking lot to the facility. Want to really make it unique? Bring in the bicycle taxis.

Wow them in the middle If possible, have your staff greet guests at the parking lot or at the front door. And, most importantly, greet them as they are leaving and thank them for coming. Your attention to detail will reinforce the quality of your work.

Great food … for the right time of day Great food does not have to mean expensive food. For a cocktail party, consider a cheese monger with dessert wines. For a luncheon or dinner, think about a first course of soup and salad or appetizer and salad. A demitasse cup of she-crab soup is a great meal starter. Or for a luncheon, gazpacho and a chilled seafood salad could be a great starter. Be carb-conscious. The last thing you want to do is put your

People love to win prizes. Work with a local travel agent on a fun trip that might be “on special” and then beef if up with take-a-ways for the trip. Give away three nights in Bermuda with new sunglasses from a locally owned boutique. Or give away tickets to concerts, festivals or sporting events.

Wow them in the end A beautifully wrapped gift thanking your guests for coming is an impressive touch that can be figured into the entire event budget. A bi-fold silver picture frame with an appropriate quote on one side and a “Thank you for coming” note on the other side, complete with wrapping, can cost as little as $20 per person. If gifts aren’t in your budget, consider mailing a note to acknowledge their attendance.

Wrap it up After the event, have a meeting to determine the high and low points of the event. What is the client follow up? Did you like the caterer/bar service/venue/entertainment and would you use them again? Be aggressive in your thoughts about when the next event should be and book it. epg Source: Mitchell Crosby, owner of JMC Charleston


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Proper attire Follow these guidelines to ensure you are appropriately dressed, whether you’re attending a formal wedding, a business dinner or an oyster roast.

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MEN Black tailcoat; matching trousers with a single stripe of satin or braid; white pique wing-collared shirt with stiff front; white vest; white bow tie; white or gray gloves; black patent leather shoes; and black dress socks WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown

MEN Seasonal sport coat or blazer in color of choice; slacks; open-collar shirt or shirt with festive or holiday-themed tie WOMEN Short cocktail dress; long, dressy skirt and top; or dressy pants outfit

BLACK TIE

MEN Seasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks; open-collar shirt WOMEN Street-length dress; skirt and dressy top; or dressy pants outfit

MEN Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers; formal (pique or pleated-front) white shirt; black bow tie (silk, shiny satin or twill); vest or black cummerbund to match tie; dressy suspenders to ensure a good fit (optional); black patent leather shoes; black dress socks; and no gloves. In the summer or on a cruise: white dinner jacket; black tuxedo trousers; and other black-tie wardrobe. WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown; or short, dressy cocktail dress

BLACK TIE-OPTIONAL MEN Either a tuxedo (see “Black Tie”) or a dark suit; white shirt; and conservative tie WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown; short, dressy cocktail dress; or dressy separates

CREATIVE BLACK TIE MEN Tuxedo combined with trendy or whimsical items such as a black shirt or a matching colored or patterned bow tie and cummerbund; black shiny patent leather or dressy black leather shoes; and black socks WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown; short, dressy cocktail dress; or dressy separates, any of the above accessorized with items such as a feather boa, colorful shawl or colorful jewelry

SEMIFORMAL MEN Dark, dressy business suit (usually worsted wool) with matching vest (optional); white shirt; conservative tie; dressy leather shoes; and dark dress socks WOMEN Short afternoon or cocktail dress; or long dressy skirt and top

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BUSINESS CASUAL MEN Seasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks or khakis; open-collar shirt WOMEN Skirt, khakis or slacks; open-collar shirt, knit shirt or sweater (no spaghetti straps or low-neck tops)

SPORT CASUAL MEN Khakis or clean, pressed jeans; plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt or casual button-down shirt WOMEN Khakis or clean, pressed jeans; plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt or casual button-down shirt

BEACH CASUAL MEN Khakis or shorts (cargo or Bermuda); knit or polo shirt; sport jacket (optional); or sweater WOMEN Sundress, khakis or shorts (cargo or Bermuda); open-collar, knit or polo shirt; lightweight jacket or sweater

HOLIDAY CASUAL MEN Same as “Business Casual” with some holiday colors or designs. WOMEN Same as “Business Casual” with some holiday colors or designs.

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ccounting for all audiovisual needs for your meeting or event can be Will this event be videotaped? ________________________________ a daunting task. IUse this form to help clarify your needs and better POWER communicate with your selected production company. Are you familiar with the power available at this venue? _____________ GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION If not, do you have a contact for this at your venue? ________________ Organization or individual name: ______________________________ What kind of event are you planning? ___________________________ AUDIO How many people are you expecting? __________________________ How many people will be speaking? ___________________________ What is the event date? _____________________________________ What kinds of microphones are needed for this event?_______________ Where do you plan to host this event? __________________________ Wired HH/Qty _________________________________ Wireless HH/Qty What is your audiovisual budget for this event? ___________________ Wireless LAV/Qty __________________________________________ Wireless Headset/Qty______ Specific other:____________ _________ EVENT DETAILS The speaker(s) will address your audience from: (please circle one): Load In:____________________Date:_____________Time: ________ Wired mic stand Head table mic stands Upright podium Tabletop Rehearsal: _______________________________________________ podium None Doors Open to Guests:_______ Show Start:_______ Show End: _______ Does your event have a theme or specific color choices? _____________ VIDEO Do you have a show flow or agenda for this event? _________________ What is the purpose of having video as an element of this event? ______ Do you already have content you would like to present in video? _______ Do you have a logo specific to your event that you would like to project onto the walls, floor or building facade? _________________________ If so, what media and media source are you using? ________________ Are you planning to have entertainment that will require lighting?_______ How many media sources do you plan to use? (PC, DVD) _____________ If so, is there a rider available with their specific needs? _____________ Do you need assistance with video design or production? ____________ Would you like to use a projection screen(s) for this event? ___________ Will this event take place in more than one location? (tents, rooms, buildings) ____________________________________ If so, would you like to do front or rear projection? _________________ At what times would you transition the location of your event? ________ Ground support your video screen(s) or suspend from ceiling points? ____ Do you have a room diagram for this event? ______________________ Do you have any specific camera work needs for this event? __________ What elements would you like to use lighting for? (stage, dance floor, decor) ___________________________________ Information provided by Production Design Associates

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Park Day: A Day of Giving Oct. 23, 2010 • Daniel Island www.danielislandparkday.com Now in its ninth year, this day of giving has become a fall tradition, with games, food and live music. The event raises money and awareness for more than 20 area nonprofit organizations. Coastal Carolina Fair Oct. 28-Nov. 6, 2010 Ladson Fairgrounds 843-572-3161 www.coastalcarolinafair.org The Coastal Carolina Fair celebrates its 53rd anniversary with plenty of entertainment, rides, food and activities. The Coastal Carolina Fair is owned and operated by the Exchange Club of Charleston. Proceeds from the fair benefit local nonprofit organizations. Plantation Days Oct. 16-17, Nov. 6-7, 2010 843-556-6020

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18th annual Christmas Made in the South show Dec. 3-5, 2010 Exchange Park, Ladson www.carolinashows.com Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and crafters gather to demonstrate and sell their work. In addition to the arts and crafts, a variety of food is also available. 31st annual Charleston Parade of Boats Dec. 4, 2010 Mount Pleasant to Charleston 843-724-7305

www.charlestoncity.info Lighted and festive boats will float down the Cooper River, through Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River. The event culminates in a brilliant fireworks display over the harbor. View the procession along Charleston’s waterfront or decorate a boat and join the parade. 20th annual Reindeer Run Dec. 4 • 161 East Bay St., Charleston 843-345-6906 www.reindeerrun.org This 5K run/walk through the streets of downtown Charleston is open to runners, walkers, dogs, strollers and scooters. Proceeds benefit the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital Fund. The event begins and ends in front of Southend Brewery. Happy New Year, Charleston Dec. 31, 2010 Marion Square; various venues around Charleston 843-724-7305 This community celebration offers a nonalcoholic and family oriented alternative program to celebrate the New Year in Charleston. This city-wide, admission-

free program has something wonderful for everyone: comedy, music, childrens activities and more. 31st annual Charleston Boat Show Jan. 21-23, 2011 Charleston Area Convention Center www.thecharlestonboatshow.com Food, live entertainment and activities are part of this annual event. 28th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival Jan. 30, 2011 • Boone Hall Plantation 843-802-3084 www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com Named one of the Top 20 Tourist Attractions by the Southeast Tourist Society, this annual festival offers all the oysters you’d ever want to eat, barbecue and chili, plus entertainment and activities for all ages. Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Feb.18-20, 2011 • Charleston 843-723-1748 www.sewe.com A three-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition now hosts the world’s foremost experts

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Charleston Fashion Week March 22-26, 2011 • Charleston www.charlestonfashionweek.com In true New York City style, the latest designer fashions will be flaunted in enclosed tents on Charleston’s historic Marion Square. Charleston International Antiques Show March 17-20, 2011 • Charleston www.historiccharleston.org More than 30 nationally prominent antiques dealers flock to historic downtown Charleston for this show, which highlights a broad range of period furnishings, arts, porcelains and vintage jewelry. Flowertown Festival April 1-3, 2011 Azalea Park, Summerville www.summervilleymca.org/flowertown Hundreds of artists and crafters will display their work for thousands of visitors who converge on Summerville for this annual festival. Other events include live entertainment, food, children’s activities and a tennis tournament.

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34th annual Cooper River Bridge Run April 2, 2011 • Mount Pleasant 843-856-1949 www.bridgerun.com The Cooper River Bridge Run is a worldclass 10K footrace featuring thousands of walkers and runners making their way across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. 26th annual World Grits Festival Mid April, 2011 • St. George 843-563-7943 www.worldgritsfestival.com Experience the only World Grits Festival, where you can enjoy grits meals, arts and crafts, a corn toss, the Sweetwater Cloggers and a grits-eating contest. 23rd annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival April 17, 2011 • Alhambra Hall 843-849-2061 www.townofmountpleasant.com This unique shrimping festival celebrates the Mount Pleasant shrimping industry and features local shrimp boat captains partaking in an annual preseason tradition — the blessing of the shrimping

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Boone Hall Barbecue Championship and Bluegrass Festival Late August or early September, 2011 (date to be determined) 843-884-4371 boonehallplantation.com Professionals and amateurs will display their talent at this barbecue cook-off, where all ages come together to enjoy bluegrass and barbecue, as well as a mechanical bull-riding contest, fireworks display and more.

Charleston Greek Fest May 6-8, 2011 • Charleston 843-577-2063 www.greekfest.us Charleston’s annual festival highlights Greek history, art, music and prayer, as well as traditional foods, cultural exhibits and folk-dancing demonstrations. Educational entertainment is provided for children. Proceeds benefit the Greek Orthodox Church and its charities.

Scottish Games and Highland Gathering Late September 2011 (date to be determined) Boone Hall Plantation 843-552-2563 boonehallplantation.com This annual festival, selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event, features traditional Scottish music and games, a border collie demonstration, traditional highland dancing, and activities and events for all ages. Proceeds go to the Scottish Society of Charleston.

Spoleto Festival USA May 27-June 12, 2011 • Charleston 843-579-3100 www.spoletousa.org For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with more than 120 performances by renowned artists, as well as from emerging performers in opera, theater, music theater, dance, chamber music, symphonic music, choral music, jazz and the visual arts.

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fleet. Visitors also enjoy family-friendly entertainment and sample local seafood. Proceeds from the event help support the local shrimping community as well as East Cooper charities. The Family Circle Cup April 2-11, 2011 Family Circle Tennis Center Daniel Island 843-856-7900 www.familycirclecup.com The Family Circle Cup, one of 10 Tier I events on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, has a roster of past champions that

includes some of the biggest names in the history of women’s tennis: Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Serena Williams and Justine Henin. Lowcountry Cajun Festival April 3, 2011 James Island County Park 843-795-4386 www.ccprc.com Enjoy a crawfish-eating contest, free children’s activities, crafts and food.

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Piccolo Spoleto May 27-June 12, 2011 • Charleston 843-724-7305 www.piccolospoleto.com Focusing primarily on artists from the Southeast, Piccolo Spoleto is a complement to the international scope of its parent festival, Spoleto Festival USA. Piccolo Spoleto’s traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theater, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, comedy, crafts and film. Patriots Point 4th of July Celebration Aircraft carrier Yorktown • Charleston 866-831-1720 www.patriotspoint.org Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display over Charleston Harbor launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier Yorktown.

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onsidering the environment has become an important part of planning meetings, weddings and social events as more individuals and businesses recognize that eco-friendly event planning is cost-effective, practical and good public relations. Roper-Starch, a leading U.S. consumer marketing research and trends consulting company, recently reported that 80% of people consider themselves environmentalists. Blue Planet Green Events LLC is an event planning company that incorporates eco-friendly elements into group events including weddings, corporate functions and fundraisers. Toni Reale, owner and principal coordinator of the company, believes including green elements sets an example for guests. “You can have a stylish, unique and memorable affair while reducing your event’s ecological footprint,” she said.

Energy efficient light bulbs are a great alternative to typical favors for wedding guests. (Photo/Jenny Welch)

Reale once planned a fundraising event with a lofty goal: Everything had to be reused, recycled or composted. “With a lot of careful planning and working with vendors, we were able to successfully host an amazing event for 400 people,” she said. “All that was left behind was one trash bag about one-third full of items to head to the landfill; mostly cigarette butts and packaging.”

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Cutting back on waste makes an impact when hosting groups of any size, and it just takes a little time and thought. “The first form of recycling is reusing,” said Mitchell Crosby, president of JMC Charleston, a fullscale event planning and design company. Event décor, including floral arrangements, usually end up in the trash once the event is over. Crosby said his clients often donate the flowers along with a handwritten note to a local retirement home or children’s hospital. “It’s a perfect combination of recycling and kindness,” he said. Reale said a typical American wedding can cost $40,000 and produce 500 pounds of trash. Experienced planners can help reduce waste and save money. Instead of printing 300 menus or programs that are thrown in the trash at the end of a meeting or dinner, Crosby is inspired to try another approach.

“I might have the chef theatrically announce the menu or put it on an overhead projector,” he said. More elements group planners can easily incorporate into events to make it ecological include hiring caterers that serve locally grown food and obtaining an accurate number of attendees to avoid wasting food. They can also provide bins for recyclable items and use china and glassware instead of paper or polystyrene. Crosby said he once had an ecoconscience client who wanted to entertain her group with Brunswick stew at a party on Crosby’s Dock, a popular venue on the banks of Folly Creek. For this casual Lowcountry affair, Crosby and his client served local seafood and produce, and the bowls and spoons were biodegradable. “These particular requests might not have been appropriate for a black tie event, but the theme

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These centerpieces were created with reused Mason jars and locally grown succulents. (Photo/Jenny Welch)

and mission really worked for this client,” Crosby said. Planning a conference or wedding often includes making travel and lodging arrangements. Reale believes there are many shades of green and has a bevy of suggestions for the super eco-conscience. “We can track all of the guests’ travel and arrange for carbon offsets,” she said. “Carbon offsets can be purchased through companies like NativeEnergy.com or CarbonFund.org. These companies provide tools to calculate carbon emissions and opportunities to offset them through supporting various carbon reducing.” Planners can also arrange for attendees to stay at a green hotel, (a complete list is provided by the Green Hotels Association, greenhotels.com). They can also choose a venue that is centrally located and ask attendees to consider carpooling.

When groups need technical production and installation services, Green Light, a division of Production Design Associates, provides affordable and environmentally friendly services for events. “Temporary lighting installations utilizing LED fixtures are a sensible option for events, especially in power sensitive downtown locations,” said Jeff Richards, PDA’s director of business development. Green Light also offers: biodiesel-fueled transportation with some battery-powered options; practices that minimize the carbon footprint related to an event; and recycling initiatives. PDA also upcycles used equipment and arranges for event recycling pickup. When planners incorporate local products and sustainable practices into events, the occasion can be meaningful and memorable. epg

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• Encourage PowerPoint presentations or online presentations instead of handouts. • Always print handouts doublesided. • Use reusable cups or mugs as promotion products that participants can take home.

Advertising and registration • Print advertisements on used paper or post-consumer recycled paper. • Use e-mail to communicate with attendees. Post information about your event on a website and offer online registration. • Inform participants that the event will have a green focus, and encourage them to be supportive and active.

At the event • Use dry-erase boards and chalkboards instead of flip chart paper.

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he day you get married is a wonderful whirlwind of a day. There will be the moments you’ll remember forever, but there will be plenty of other moments that always escape the busy bride and groom. So, the importance of hiring a photographer and videographer to capture every moment should be very high on your list. In fact, it could take up 9-12% of your overall wedding budget. With such an investment, you need to be sure you know what kind of images you would like and that you choose a photographer and videographer that best suit your needs.

What’s your style? When your parents married, there was one type of photography: traditional. Most every shot was posed, which meant wedding

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albums of yesteryear contained picture-perfect images of the bride and groom with various family members, as well as the must-have shots of the new couple sharing a kiss, cutting the cake and heading off for the honeymoon. But today’s brides want that and a series of photos that tell the real story of the day. So, more brides are choosing photojournalistic photography, a style that stems from newspaper photojournalism.

“My father was a portrait photographer during the week, where each shot was staged,” said Travis Bell of Columbia, S.C.-based Travis Bell Photographers. “Each shot was, ‘Look this way. Act like you are doing this.’ The way my dad was trained is that each photo should be a portrait. But, I think, why do we need to pose each photo? Why not just document it?” Bell is referring to the trend that has taken hold of the wedding in-

dustry in the last few years. Former newspaper photojournalists, like Bell, approach wedding photography using the ethics learned in the newspaper business. Events are not staged, rather, they are photographed as they happen to capture real, raw reactions and emotion. “We decided, let’s be historians, rather than someone who directs the wedding,” said Bell, who has been photographing weddings since 1994, and has been around weddings since he was 14 years old. Traditional family photos will always be an important part of any wedding album, as are photos of the cake, dress, rings and more. And Bell and his photographers make sure these are captured for the happy couple and their families. But it’s the photojournalistic style Bell embodies that has allowed him to capture tender — and hilarious — moments as they happen that will forever be preserved as family history. To make the most of this style of

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photography, Bell urges his brides ides ding and grooms to tell their wedding ct. party and guests what to expect. ide “For example, while the bride ke and groom are dancing, I’ll take t’s several photos of them — that’s or the action. Then, I’ll look for n the reaction. And when I turn around the crowd, if the couplee has mentioned the photojournalistic style, the people seem to continue do what they are Photo/Trav is Bell Pho doing — laughing or crytographers ing — rather than stop and pose. “I’ve been able to make some weddings, are great tools to gauge amazing pictures that way,” Bell the photographer’s style and capasaid, “because the guests under- bilities. But don’t base your decision on that alone. stand they can just be themselves.” “You want to be able to put Trends your hands on a final album beIn the last few years, Bell has cause it can make a big difference,” noticed brides and grooms want- said Bell, who travels across South ing to take 10-15 minutes after the Carolina for weddings. “It’s so criticeremony to have portraits taken of cal, I will overnight a demo book to just the two of them. out-of-town brides.” There is also a little more influIt’s not always possible to meet ence on photographing the details in person before the wedding, of the wedding: the bride’s dress, particularly when it’s a destinahair, favors, flowers, etc. tion wedding. If this is the case, “We’ve put together a template the bride should plan on having where we do a collage of 16-20 of several long conversations — these images and the brides seem to even Skype — with the photograreally like that,” Bell said. pher to ensure personalities don’t Photo albums that are more clash. like coffee table books continue to “You’ll be spending all day tobe the rage, and Bell said brides gether,” Bell noted. “It’s not like the have expressed more of an interest cake where the person makes the in designing them. So, brides can cake, delivers it and is gone. The go on his website, www.travisbell- photographer will be spending photographers.com and be a part of hours with the bride.” the design process; they can change Other tips: background colors, adjust the tone Get references. Check out the and order of the photos. photographer’s website, as well as Having a second photographer Facebook or MySpace pages. Brides has also grown in popularity. will make comments on those pag“Sometimes we have one pho- es regarding their experience and tographer with the bride and an- the photographer’s capabilities. other with the groom before the Review their professional backceremony,” Bell said. And later, ground. The other types of work “While I’m doing the formal shots, the photographer has performed the second photographer captures may come through. For example, the reception, taking pictures of all a photographer with a sports backthe food before it gets eaten.” ground knows the importance of timing. Choosing a photographer Get a signed contract that outWith the surge of wedding lines exactly what you want and photographers, it won’t be hard to what services the photographer find a website or a blog on which to will provide. view sample photos. These, comSee IMAGE, Page 35 ➤ bined with viewing proofs of actual

success. when you get away from the office, ideas start to flow.

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From Facebook to Flickr Going online to plan your next event By Lyn Mettler

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f yyou are plan planning an even event, using the latest an and greatest Web an and social tech media technologies is a great way to comsav time municate, save and attract more people to your shindig. Whether you’re pla planning a l wedding, a corporate luncheon or the opening of a new restaurant, here are seven fre free online resources you can tap in into to get your next event off the gr ground.

1. Facebook It’s tough these days to host an event and not include Fac Facebook as Usi their part of the planning. Using event feature, you can invit invite anyone to come, whether they’re oon Facebook or not, and it will keep ke track of RSVPs for you. You or attend-

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ees can upload photos, videos or links related to the event and start a discussion on “The Wall,” a place where people can publicly post comments. One word of warning: Typically about a third of the people on Facebook who say they’ll attend actually attend. www.facebook.com

2. Twitter Set up an account just for your event. Then try to find the folks you’d like to invite to your event and “follow” them. Most people will “follow” you back, so you can then begin to “tweet” updates about the event and engage in dialogue with them about it. Additionally, set up a “hashtag,” which is a pound sign followed by a word that anyone can use in their tweets when talking about your event. While it’s taking place, people can “tweet” and follow “tweets” from everyone else at the event by using that hashtag. www.twitter.com

3. Evite This is an oldie but goodie. Almost everyone has received an Evite invitation at some point if they’re on e-mail. A digital version of the classic invitation you get in the mail, Evite lets you choose from a variety of designs or create your own, and then send to your invitation list via e-mail where they can RSVP and see who else is attending. But it does a lot more. In fact, Evite describes itself as “Your own personal party planner.” It provides an event checklist, budget estimator, drink calculator and other cool party planning tools. www.evite. com Alternatives include Eventbrite. com and Socializr.com.

4. The Knot Brides and grooms only for this one. What a fabulous tool that I wish had been around when I got married. Set up an account, and


Lifestyle you can track your budget and due dates, manage your guest list, create a customized Web page about your big day to share with friends and family, search for vendors and send a Save-the-Date by e-mail. It’s become a must-have for couples headed down the aisle. www.theknot.com

or instant messaging services and will hook up with your iPhone, your calendar and even Gmail. You can share your tasks and lists with anyone you want, and even note your tasks’ geographic locations, so you can more efficiently plan outings. www.RemembertheMilk.com

7. Photo sharing sites 5. Evernote Evernote is a versatile service that bills itself as a way to “remember everything.” Who can argue with that? It lets you use your phone or computer to snap a photo of a cute tablecloth you saw, clip a Web page with party planning ideas, type in text notes from a meeting, etc., which are then searchable and tagable for easy retrieval. www. Evernote.com

6. Remember the milk Need an easy-to-use way to keep track of tasks for your event? This is the answer. Create lists for different types of tasks (promotion, execution, vendors), which you can tag by subject. It will also send you reminders via e-mail, cell phone

OK, so you’ve had the event, it went beautifully, and now everyone is rehashing the good times. Consider creating a group on Flickr, a photo social networking site or Picassa (a Google product), where everyone can upload photos of their grand time and download full versions of others’ photos to save or print. Or upload them to Facebook where all your friends can tag themselves! www.flickr.com So grab your smart phone, your laptop or your iPad and get to planning! epg

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And we’re rolling “There are only two things that remain after your wedding,” said Bill Nixon of Coastal Videography. “Video and photos.” The two complement each other, he added, both offering the perfect documentation of your perfect day. “But, the advantage of a video is being able to hear what happened and see what happened at the same time. To see the movement and see the emotions as they happened,” Nixon said. For the last six years, Nixon has been shooting weddings, providing brides and grooms with a real cinemagraphic, movie-style DVD of their special day. This means that instead of a straight-forward video of the day’s events, Nixon captures the moments with up to six cameras and spends 30-50 hours editing footage. He even mixes in a compelling soundtrack to tell the couple’s love story.

Lyn Mettler is the founder and co-owner of Step Ahead Inc., a Charleston-based company that creates and manages social media cam- Choosing a videographer Ask to see a demo. Better yet, paigns for organizations.

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ask to see five demos. All true artists and professionals have a portfolio of their work. Ask for testimonials. Ask your videographer for three to four real testimonials and to provide contact information for those couples. Ask about their camera. Most camcorders are not good enough to professionally capture the day for you. You want videographers to use broadcast-quality video camera with 3CCD technology. Even the cameras that claim to be high definition do not process the same amount of information unless they are 3CCD or better, Nixon said. If you want the finished video to look sharp on your television, then a broadcast camera is necessary. Ask them if they have a day job. If they aren’t doing this full time, they simply may not have adequate time to edit a wedding video properly. And if they don’t spend as much time editing, you will end up with a video that is chopped together and lacks that movie-like quality you are expecting. epg More information is available at www.travisbellphotographers.com and www.coastalvideo.com.

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CARRIAGE TOUR COMPANIES Old South Carriage Co. 14 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-723-9712 Fax: 843-722-2553 www.oldsouthcarriagetours.com Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No. of Seats: 16 Total No. of Carriages: 20 Avg. Cost Per Person: $21 Available Tours: Hourlong downtown carriage tours covering 2.5 miles of historic Charleston Palmetto Carriage Works Ltd. 40 N. Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-723-8145 Fax: 843-853-6621 www.carriagetour.com Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No. of Seats: 16 Total No. of Carriages: 20 Avg. Cost Per Person: $20 Available Tours: Hourlong tours covering historic Charleston; group and private tours available

ENTERTAINMENT, PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS BANDS Archer Music Service LLC 108 Pinecrest Blvd. Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4460 www.archermusic.com Services/Specialties: Archer Music specializes in helping find the perfect music to suit any event. David Archer, Owner Classical & Jazz Charleston 1612 Woodcrest Ave. Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-693-0004 Fax: 843-693-0004 www.classicalcharleston.com Services/Specialties: String and jazz ensembles for weddings and corporate events. Andrew Mille, Cellist and Manager Fat Cat Productions P.O. Box 30182 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: 843-556-1133 Fax: 843-763-2256 www.fatcatproductions.com Services/Specialties: We provide quality entertainment at affordable prices for conventions, weddings, festivals, parties, resorts, restaurants, and night clubs. Bubba Taylor, Owner OtherBrother Entertainment 660 Riverland Drive, Unit D Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-225-5621 Fax: 815-425-5621 www.otherbrotherent.com Trey Hanchey Megan Smith, Sales Manager

BOOKING COMPANY Archer Music Service LLC 108 Pinecrest Blvd. Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4460 www.archermusic.com Services/Specialties: Archer Music specializes in helping find the perfect music to suit any event. David Archer, Owner Classical & Jazz Charleston 1612 Woodcrest Ave. Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-693-0004 Fax: 843-693-0004 www.classicalcharleston.com Services/Specialties: String and jazz ensembles for weddings and corporate events. Andrew Mille, Cellist and Manager Fat Cat Productions P.O. Box 30182 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: 843-556-1133 Fax: 843-763-2256 www.fatcatproductions.com Services/Specialties: We provide quality entertainment at affordable prices for conventions, weddings, festivals, parties, resorts, restaurants, and night clubs. Bubba Taylor, Owner BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Adventure Teamworks LLC 3260 Queensgate Way Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-810-6927 www.adventureteamworks.com Services/Specialties: Leadership and Team Development initiatives, professional development, individual and group coaching, keynote speaker Brian Wilson, Founder, Programs Director Dale Carnegie Training of SC LLC 4120 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-884-4848 Fax: 843-884-5567 www.sc.dalecarnegie.com Services/Specialties: Can either give keynote talks or conduct interactive workshops. From 1 hour to all day. Jim Geffert, CEO Seidler & Associates LLC 1260 Winchester Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-573-3485 Fax: 843-763-3650 www.mypowersurge.com Services/Specialties: Leadership development, teambuilding and communication skills Margaret Seidler, CEO, organization development consultant, master trainer and author of Power Surge: A Conduit for Enlightened Leadership CLOWN Fat Cat Productions P.O. Box 30182 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: 843-556-1133 Fax: 843-763-2256 www.fatcatproductions.com Services/Specialties: We provide quality enter-

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tainment at affordable prices for conventions, weddings, festivals, parties, resorts, restaurants, and night clubs. Bubba Taylor, Owner DJ SERVICES Archer Music Service LLC 108 Pinecrest Blvd. Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4460 www.archermusic.com Services/Specialties: Archer Music specializes in helping find the perfect music to suit any event. David Archer, Owner Classical & Jazz Charleston 1612 Woodcrest Ave. Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-693-0004 Fax: 843-693-0004 www.classicalcharleston.com Entertainment Category: DJ Services Services/Specialties: String and jazz ensembles for weddings and corporate events. Andrew Mille, Cellist and Manager Fat Cat Productions P.O. Box 30182 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: 843-556-1133 Fax: 843-763-2256 www.fatcatproductions.com Entertainment Category: DJ Services Services/Specialties: We provide quality entertainment at affordable prices for conventions, weddings, festivals, parties, resorts, restaurants, and night clubs. Bubba Taylor, Owner MAGICIAN Fat Cat Productions P.O. Box 30182 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: 843-556-1133 Fax: 843-763-2256 www.fatcatproductions.com Services/Specialties: We provide quality entertainment at affordable prices for conventions, weddings, festivals, parties, resorts, restaurants, and night clubs. Bubba Taylor, Owner VanDoren & Company Magic and Entertainment 137 Danzid Drive Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-821-2363ý www.vandorenmagic.com Bryan Blankenship, Owner/Magician PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS Adventure Teamworks LLC 3260 Queensgate Way Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-810-6927 www.adventureteamworks.com Services/Specialties: Leadership and team development initiatives, professional development, individual and group coaching, keynote speaker Brian Wilson, Founder, Programs Director Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette P.O. Box 41113

Charleston, SC 29423 Phone: 843-207-1025 Fax: 843-207-1024 www.charlestonschoolofprotocol.com Services/Specialties: Business etiquette, keynote addresses, personal Cindy R Grosso, President Dale Carnegie Training of SC LLC 4120 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-884-4848 Fax: 843-884-5567 www.sc.dalecarnegie.com Services/Specialties: Can either give keynote talks or conduct interactive workshops. From 1 hour to all day. Jim Geffert, CEO Ron McNutt International Inc. 222 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-628-3974 Fax: 866-787-6812 www.ronmcnutt.com Services/Specialties: Speaking and workshops related to executive coaching, executive recruiting and business success! Ron McNutt Seidler & Associates LLC 1260 Winchester Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-573-3485 Fax: 843-763-3650 www.mypowersurge.com Services/Specialties: Leadership development, teambuilding and communication skills Margaret Seidler CEO, organization development consultant, master trainer and author of Power Surge: A Conduit for Enlightened Leadership

FLORISTS Belva’s Flower Shop 875 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-9576 Fax: 843-884-6026 www.belvasflowershop.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Corporate convention luncheons, showers, funerals, exotic flowers imported from Hawaii, corporate account programs Bird’s Nest Floral & Gifts 549 College Park Road, Suite E Ladson, SC 29456 Phone: 843-797-7673 Fax: 843-797-0093 www.birdsnestflorist.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Fresh flowers, tropicals, plants, European and dish gardens, contemporary and traditional arrangements, high-style floral arrangements, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, weddings, funeral designs, extensive gift line, gourmet and fruit baskets, gift baskets, candles Bloom at Charleston Place 150 Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-937-9033 Fax: 843-937-9035


www.bloomatcharlestonplace.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Traditional Southern garden and contemporary European design Class Acts Gift Baskets P.O. Box 2064 Mount Pleasant, SC 29465 Phone: 843-884-2255 Fax: 843-971-8032 www.classactsgiftbaskets.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Charleston baskets, products for baby, spa, toiletries

Out of Hand-The Art of Creating 113 Pitt St., Suite C Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-856-3585 Fax: 843-856-3586 www.shopoutofhand.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Creative floral design for any occasion. Weddings, birthday, meetings, charities, special deliveries and involved with creative for the film industry.

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Seithel’s Florist 1579 Savannah Highway, Suite A Country & Lace Florist Charleston, SC 29407 610 Schooner Road Phone: 843-766-0246 Charleston, SC 29412 Fax: 843-852-2651 Phone: 843-762-1118 www.seithels.com www.countryandlaceflorist.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Everyday occasions, Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, receptions weddings, business, funeral events and events, roses, exotic flowers and native flowers to the South. Tiger Lily Florist 131 Spring St. Frampton’s Flowers, Weddings Charleston, SC 29403 162 Wentworth St. Phone: 843-723-2808 Charleston, SC 29401 Fax: 843-723-2611 Phone: 843-723-3656 www.tigerlilyflorist.com www.framptonsflowers.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Rentals, props, wedSpecialties/Exotic Flowers: Corporate events, ding and event designs, linen and plants weddings, cut flower arrangements, daily deliveries, funerals PARTY RENTAL COMPANIES Gathering Floral & Event Design 507 1/2 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-723-3387 Fax: 843-723-3387 www.gatheringevents.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Floral design, planning, consulting, coordination, lighting and furniture rentals The Greenery Florist 240 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-577-5394 www.greeneryfloristcharleston.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, funerals, various events Keepsakes Florist 2000 Wappoo Drive, Suite A Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-766-7807 Fax: 843-763-6819 www.keepsakesflorist.net Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Flowers and decorations for all events, member of Teleflora and Florist Transworld Delivery wire services, flower delivery available OK Florist & Gifts Inc. 131 W. Luke Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-873-3681 Fax: 843-873-3883 www.okfloristevents.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Full-service retail florist specializing in weddings and special events, props and rental items available, wide range of specialty containers, high-end permanent botanicals, fruit and gourmet baskets, sympathy arrangements

A Charleston Event LLC 164 Market St., Suite 277 Charleston, SC 29420 Phone: 843-494-9501 Fax: 843-494-9503 www.acharlestonevent.com Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair Items, glassware, linens, props/themes, wedding accessories Other Services: Wedding and event design and planning, floral design, custom draping, prop rentals Event Dining Rental Solutions 145 Williman St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 800-818-2737 Fax: 800-818-2710 www.eventdrscharleston.com Specialties/Services: Chairs, china, conventions, glassware, linens, props/themes, staging/risers, tables, tents, wedding accessories Other Services: Specialty china, farmhouse furniture, lounge furnituure Hokus Pokus Entertainment 1015 St. Andrews Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-6607 Fax: 843-556-0017 Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair Items, costumes, props/themes, wedding accessories Other Services: Balloon decorating, decoration consulting, specialty cakes Nature’s Calling Inc. P.O. Box 30039 Charleston, SC 29417-0039 Phone: 843-529-1399 Fax: 843-744-8279 www.naturescallinginc.com Specialties/Services: Mobile restroom facilities Other Services: Mobile shower trailers, hand wash sinks, trash bins

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Ooh! Events 113-C Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-881-7576 Fax: 843-856-3586 www.oohevents.com Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair items, chairs, china, linens, props/themes, staging/risers, tables, tents, wedding accessories Other Services: Unique rentals, chandeliers, fabric, antique tables, tables, eight types of chairs, lounge furniture, set design, dance floor and staging, custom work available Theatrics Unlimited Inc. 981 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-722-2326 Fax: 843-853-3873 www.theatricsunlimited.com Specialties/Services: Costumes props/themes, wedding accessories Other Services: Custom costume design and construction, period wedding attire, entertainment

PHOTOGRAPHERS AccuPhotoLab & Studio 1757 Savannah Highway, Unit A Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-571-4817 www.accuphotolab.com Specialties/Services: Complete photo and studio services, including restoration, enlargement, digital, film and video processing, archival, framing Banner Photography 2052 Medway Road Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-406-9432 Fax: 843-406-4680 www.bannerphotography.com Specialties/Services: Wedding photography, portrait photography, event photography Bella Weddings P.O. Box 20938 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 877-249-6891 Fax: 877-249-6891 www.BellaWeddingsOnline.com Specialties/Services: Traditional photo albums, weddings, galleries, slide show presentations and DVDs, live slide shows Captured by Kate Photography 49 Archdale St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-442-0802 www.capturedbykate.com Specialties/Services: Commercial, event, wedding photography Charleston Center for Photography 654 King St., Suite D Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-720-3105 Fax: 843-720-3104 www.ccforp.org Specialties/Services: Photography classes and workshops, studio photography, event photography, printing, retouching, wedding photography, post-production work

Chi Photography 544 Beverly Drive Summerville, SC 29485 Phone: 843-813-0174 Fax: 866-781-2265 www.childcreations.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, portraits, children, events Chris & Cami Photography LLC 1305 White Tail Path Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-324-8900 Fax: 843-571-7052 www.chrisandcami.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, corporate events, award banquets, executive portraits, professional sports, business head shots Coleman Photography LLC 538 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-577-9090 Fax: 843-577-8060 www.colemanphotography.com Specialties/Services: Photography services for sales conferences, trade shows, conventions, golf tournaments, corporate parties, same-day slide shows, on-site printing, green screen computer backgrounds available. Now offering “DoubleTakes” a lenticular print product for events. Distinctive Images 400 E. Fifth North St., Suite D Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-832-9570 Fax: 843-832-9570 www.mikebowdenphotography.com Specialties/Services: Portraits, events Gary Eaton Studios P.O. Box 1354 Summerville, SC 29484 Phone: 843-871-1560 Fax: 843-871-1560 www.garyeatonstudios.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, portraits, commercial, aerial, architectural, banquets, legal, special events Jeff Dodge Photography 1483 Diamond Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-971-3040 Fax: 843-971-8267 www.netscopeinc.com/portraitspix/index.html Specialties/Services: People, location, architectural, food, travel, weddings Lea Dales 1 Pelican Reach Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Phone: 843-452-3175 www.leadales.com Specialties/Services: Wedding, family, corporate photography Lawrence A. Monteith 307 Royal Palm Blvd., No. 104 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-1462 www.lawrenceamonteith.com Specialties/Services: Advertising, architectural, hotel, food, portrait, wedding

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Rick Rhodes Photography Inc. 1842 Belgrade Ave. Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-766-7425 Fax: 843-556-9161 www.rickrhodesphotography.com Specialties/Services: Architectural, aerial, advertising, fine art copy and reproduction, digital scanning, digital wide-format printing, giclee printing, studio and event space rental

promotion campaigns, corporate gifts, trade shows, employee incentives

Rick Dean Photographic 436 Longstreet Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-822-0371 www.rickdeanphotography.com Specialties/Services: Commercial, weddings, business and family portraiture

Lowcountry Sketches 968 Cliffwood Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-693-9106 www.lowcountrysketches.com Specialties/Services: Unique pen and ink prints and invitations of Charleston area churches,wedding sites, reception venues and Lowcountry scenes. Design your own invitation.

Damon R. Smith Photography 1099 Musket Range Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-693-0705 www.dsmithphoto.com Specialties/Services: Special events, weddings, family portraits, corporate, editorial, commercial, aerial photography Smoak Stack Studios 1208 Forestwood Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-224-8555 www.smoakstackstudios.com Specialties/Services: Advertising, corporate, events, people, weddings, architecture, fine art, editorial, industrial Leigh Webber Photography 164 Market St., Suite 253 Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-697-0376 www.leighwebber.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, events, children, portraiture

SPECIALTY PAPER Bernstein Lash Marketing 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 4 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-747-7767 Fax: 843-747-8166 bernsteinlash.com Specialties/Services: Customized invitations and promotional products Dulles Designs 89 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-805-7166 Fax: 212-202-5268 www.dullesdesigns.com Specialties/Services: Custom invitations, exquisite stationery, unique gifts, engraving, letterpress, embossing and more. Karst Inc. Promotional Marketing P.O. Box 60850 North Charleston, SC 29419 Phone: 843-884-4280 Fax: 843-884-3222 www.karstinc.com Specialties/Services: Promotional products, logo apparel, custom novelties, logo product design,

L. H. 38 Romney St., Suite 202 Charleston, SC 29403-3825 Phone: 843-805-7999 Specialties/Services: Etiquette and wording specialist for engraved invitations and social paper. A Charleston tradition since 1976.

Minuteman Press 129 Saint James Ave., Unit A Goose Creek, SC 29445 Phone: 843-553-8460 Fax: 843-553-0280 www.goosecreek.minutemanpress.com Specialties/Services: Graduation and wedding invitations, Christmas cards, programs, letterhead, envelopes, business cards, NCR forms, promotional items PaperTrails.com 5015 Parkside Drive Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-308-9912 Fax: 843-308-9232 www.papertrails.com Specialties/Services: Four online boutiques of blank or personalized invitations, announcements, stationery, ink stampers and napkins, including Charleston and Lowcountry designs Settings 1956 Maybank Highway Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-795-5995 Fax: 843-795-5992 www.settingsllc.com Specialties/Services: Custom invitations, speciality papers, gifts, in-house design and printing. Crane, Envelopements, Prentiss Douthit, Kate Spade and lots more. Custom printed napkins, cups, favors and signs. The Scratch Pad 409 Mill St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-3433 Fax: 843-884-6568 Specialties/Services: Custom invitations; Crane, William Arthur, Vera Wang, Kate Spade stationery; gift items

VIDEOGRAPHERS Andy Hunt Creative Group 1414 Wexford Sound Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-406-4913 Fax: 843-406-8965 www.andyhuntcreative.com Specialties/Services: Film and HD video production, full-service HD editing suite, producing and


Lists & Directories directing, concept creation Artistic Eye Productions 178 Thames Ave. Summerville, SC 29485 Phone: 843-821-4294 Fax: 843-821-4294 www.artisticeyeproductions.com Specialties/Services: Filming and editing, corporate and social events, photo montage, slide show presentations Bella Weddings P.O. Box 20938 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 877-249-6891 Fax: 877-249-6891 www.BellaWeddingsOnline.com Specialties/Services: Traditional photo albums, weddings, galleries, slide show presentations and DVDs, live slide shows Blue-Eyed Panda LLC 1325 Park St., Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-600-0303 www.blueeyedpanda.com Specialties/Services: Athletic highlights; marketing promotion; event, legal, memory and training video; 3D animation and special effects DVD Video Production Services 325 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-1900 www.brideslovedvd.com Specialties/Services: Videography and photography of school, family, corporate events; video editing; DVD/CD/VHS duplication and packaging; film, tape, slide conversions to DVD

Avg. Cost Per Tour Per Person: $25 Available Tours: Private guides, step-on guides, expert speakers, tours, special events Bulldog Tours Inc. 40 N. Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-722-8687 Fax: 843-722-8688 www.bulldogtours.com Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Maximum Group Size Per Tour: 20 Avg. Cost Per Tour Per Person: $18 for adults; $10 for children ages 7-12; free for children 6 and younger Available Tours: Charleston Ghost & Graveyard, The Haunted Jail Tour, The Dark Side of Charleston, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Charleston Hospitality Tours 17 Colonial St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-722-6858 Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays Maximum Group Size Per Tour: 20 Avg. Cost Per Tour Per Person: $15-$25 Available Tours: Bilingual guides available by request or reservation Civil War Walking Tour 115 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-270-2417 Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. daily Maximum Group Size Per Tour: 20 Avg. Cost Per Tour Per Person: $20 for adults; free for children younger than 12 Available Tours: Regular tours, as well as group, private and school tours; Charleston photographs taken in 1865 included in tour

AquaSafaris Inc. Charleston Harbor Marina Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-886-8133 Fax: 843-856-1977 www.aqua-safaris.com Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for office hours, all boats available for charter 7 days a week No. of Seats: 150 Total No. of Vessels in Fleet: 0 Avg. Cost Per Person: Palmetto Breeze: $25 for adults; $15 for children under 12; call for rates for fishing, cruising or private charters Available Tours: Dolphin ecotours; children’s pirate adventures; Barrier Island Sunsets; Charleston Harbor Sunsets; private, corporate, wedding or school events

Coastal Yacht Charters P.O. Box 22492 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 843-557-5805 www.coastal-yacht-charters.com Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. No. of Seats: 149 Total No. of Vessels in Fleet: 7 Avg. Cost Per Person: $100-$500 Available Tours: Coastal Yacht Charters is flexible, tailoring services to clients’ specific wishes or needs and offering a range of add-on services. From romantic getaways to corporate entertaining and fishing, the crew of Coastal Yacht Charters effectively executes and delivers a memorable experience. Yachts are available for hourly rentals and many for week long charters. Multi-day charters include trips to Charleston, Georgetown, McClellanville, Kiawah Island, Beaufort, Fripp Island, Hilton Head Island, Savannah, Palmetto Bluff, and a 10-day Bahamas charter departing from Charleston.

Bohicket Creek Boat Rentals LLC 1880 Andell Bluff Blvd. Johns Island, SC 29455 Phone: 843-768-1280 Fax: 843-768-3481 Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. No. of Seats: 8 Total No. of Vessels in Fleet: 6 Avg. Cost Per Person: $25 Available Tours: Two-hour, four-hour (half-day) and eight-hour (full-day) boat rentals; guides available

Fort Sumter Tours, SpiritLine Cruises 360 Concord St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-881-7337 Fax: 843-881-2960 www.spiritlinecruises.com Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. No. of Seats: 400 Total No. of Vessels in Fleet: 4 Avg. Cost Per Person: $14-$60 Available Tours: Fort Sumter, harbor, dinner cruises, private charter

WATER TOURS Go To Team Inc. 1090 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite E Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-6222 Fax: 843-884-6216 www.gototeam.com Specialties/Services: Video and broadcast services in HD and SD; specializing in corporate, commercial, broadcast television, live event production, electronic press kits UniMedia 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 205 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-884-5056 Fax: 843-278-2434 www.unimediasolutions.com Specialties/Services: Multimedia projects; documentaries; motion picture, television and live event production

WALKING TOURS Absolutely Charleston Destination Management LLC P.O. Box 80489 Charleston, SC 29416 Phone: 843-884-9505 Fax: 843-971-0045 www.absolutelycharleston.com Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Maximum Group Size Per Tour: 500

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Sandlapper Water Tours Charleston Maritime Center / P.O. Box 21540 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 843-849-8687 Fax: 843-849-9939 www.sandlappertours.com Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. March through November No. of Seats: 49 Total No. of Vessels in Fleet: 1 Avg. Cost Per Person: $22-$28 Available Tours: History, nature, sunset cruises, private charters, haunted harbor ghost tours Tidalwave Watersports 69 41st Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Phone: 843-886-8456 Fax: 843-606-2006 www.tidalwavewatersports.com Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. MaySeptember No. of Seats: 12 Total No. of Vessels in Fleet: 15 Avg. Cost Per Person: $25-$150 Available Tours: Safari tours, custom charters and excursions, one hour waverunner rentals available, wakeboarding, waterskiing, parasailing

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Andy Hunt Creative Group.............................40

Beyond Expectations ....................................46

82 Queen......................................................55

Angie’s ATMOSPHERE ...................................50

Blackbaud Stadium ......................................58

A Charleston Event LLC ................................39

Anson’s ........................................................56

BlackJack Barbecue .....................................47

A.W. Shuck’s Seafood Restaurant

AquaSafaris ..................................................41

Bloom at Charleston Place ............................38

and Oyster Bar..............................................55

Archer Music Service LLC.............................38

Blue Moon Events .........................................50

Absolutely Charleston

Artistic Eye Productions ................................41

Blue-Eyed Panda LLC ...................................41

Destination Management LLC................. 41, 49

Avery Research Center for

Bocci’s Italian Restaurant .............................56

AccuPhotoLab & Studio ................................40

African American History & Culture ...............44

Bohicket Creek Boat Rentals LLC..................41

Adventure Teamworks LLC ...........................38

Banner Photography .....................................40

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant.............55

Aiken-Rhett House........................................44

Bella Weddings ....................................... 40, 41

Bulldog Tours Inc. .........................................41

All Occasions - Parties & Events

Belva’s Flower Shop Bird’s

Bulls Bay Golf Club .......................................42

By AAA Rentals .............................................49

Nest Floral & Gifts.........................................38

Cafe Catering.......................................... 48, 50

Aloft Charleston Airport

Berkeley County Museum

Candlelite Pavilion at the

and Convention Center .................................54

and Heritage Center......................................44

Country Club of Summerville ........................60

American Military Museum ...........................44

Bernstein Lash Marketing .............................40

Captured by Kate Photography .....................40

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Carolina Catering ..........................................46

Covered Shelters at

French Quarter Inn........................................52

Carolina Ice Palace ................................. 43, 60

James Island County Park ............................60

Fulton Lane Inn.............................................52

Caw Caw Interpretive Center ........................44

Covered Shelters at

Galleons Lost ................................................44

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.........44

Wannamaker County Park ...........................60

Gary Eaton Studios .......................................40

Charleston Affair, LLC ...................................50

Crazy Dutchman Catering .............................48

Gathering Floral & Event Design ............. 39, 50

Charleston Area Convention Center...............61

Crooked Oaks Golf Course ............................42

Gibbes Museum of Art ..................................44

Charleston Ballet Theatre..............................44

Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport Convention

Gilligan’s of Goose Creek ..............................47

Charleston Center for Photography ...............40

Center ..........................................................52

Gilligan’s of Goose Creek ..............................55

Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. ... 50

Cru Catering .................................................46

Gilligan’s of Johns Island ..............................55

Charleston County Park &

Cypress Gardens ..........................................44

Gilligan’s of Moncks Corner ..........................55

Recreation Commission ................................49

Cypress Hall at Wannamaker County Park ....60

Gilligan’s of Mount Pleasant..........................55

Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina...............51

Cypress Lowcountry Grill ..............................57

Gilligan’s of Summerville ..............................55

Charleston Hospitality Tours..........................41

Dale Carnegie Traning of SC LLC ..................38

Gilligan’s on the Market ................................55

Charleston International Antiques Show........44

Damon R. Smith Photography .......................40

Go To Team Inc. ............................................41

Charleston Maritime Center ..........................58

Dish & Design Charleston .............................46

Grill 225 .......................................................56

Charleston Marriott .......................................51

Distinctive Images ........................................40

Guy Harvey’s Island Grill ...............................55

Charleston Municipal Golf Course .................42

Dock Street Theatre ......................................60

Hamby Catering & Events .............................45

Charleston National Golf Club .......................42

Doubletree Guest Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites ...................................52

Charleston Place...........................................51

Charleston Historic District ...........................51

Hampton Inn & Suites

Charleston Place Events ......................... 45, 49

Dulles Designs..............................................40

Charleston/ West Ashley ...............................52

Charleston RiverDogs ...................................43

Dunes West Golf Club ...................................42

Hampton Inn Daniel Island ............................52

Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette..38

Duvall Catering & Event Design .............. 45, 49

Harbour Club ................................................60

Charleston Tea Plantation .............................44

DVD Video Production Services .....................41

High Cotton...................................................57

Charleston Tides Catering .............................46

Edisto Hall at James Island County Park .......60

High Touch-High Tech ...................................50

Charleston Visitor Center and bus shed... 58, 61

Edisto Island Serpentarium ...........................44

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport .............51

Chi Photography ...........................................40

Edmondston-Alston House............................44

Hokus Pokus Entertainment ..........................39

Chris & Cami Photography LLC .....................40

Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier .......43

Holiday Inn Charleston

Circa 1886....................................................57

Elizabeth Grace Occasions LLC .....................50

Airport and Convention Center ......................52

Civil War Walking Tour...................................41

Embassy Suites Airport/Convention Center ...51

Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview ..................52

Class Acts Gift Baskets .................................39

Embassy Suites Historic Charleston ..............52

Holiday Inn Charleston-Mount Pleasant ........52

Classical & Jazz Charleston ..........................38

Event Dining Rental Solutions .......................39

Holiday Inn Express Summerville ..................52

Client Source Inc...........................................50

Exchange Park.................................. 43, 58, 61

Homewood Suites by Hilton ..........................52

Coastal Carolina Fair .....................................43

Fat Cat Productions ......................................38

Hyatt Place Charleston

Coastal Caterers ...........................................48

Fat Hen Catering...........................................45

Airport Convention Center .............................52

Coastal Yacht Charters ..................................41

Fish ..............................................................57

Hyatt Place North Charleston ........................54

Coleman Photography LLC ...........................40

Flowergirls ...................................................50

Icebox Bartenders.........................................48

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site ..........44

Folly Beach County Park ...............................43

Island Porch Banquet Facility ........................55

Comfort Suites West of the Ashley ................52

Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events ...........48

Isle of Palms County Park .............................43

Coosaw Creek Country Club .........................42

Fort Moultrie .................................................43

James Island County Park ............................43

Cougar Point .................................................42

Fort Sumter National

James Island County Park challenge course .44

Country & Lace Florists.................................39

Monument Visitor Center ..............................43

James Island County Park climbing wall .......44

Country Club of Summerville

Fort Sumter Tours, SpiritLine Cruises ...... 41, 60

James Island County Park Splash Zone ........43

(Miler Country Club) ......................................42

Frampton’s Flowers, Weddings .....................39

Jeff Dodge Photography ...............................40

Courtyard Charleston Mount Pleasant ...........52

Francis Marion Hotel.....................................51

JMC Charleston ............................................50

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Palmetto Carriage Works Ltd.........................38

The Greenery Florist .....................................39

Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park .................................58

Palmetto Islands County Park .......................43

The Inn at Middleton Place ...........................52

Karst Inc. Promotional Marketing ..................40

Palmetto Islands County Park Splash Island ..44

The Mills House Hotel ............................. 45, 51

Keepsakes Florist .........................................39

paperTrails.com ............................................40

The Nathaniel Russell House ........................43

Kiawah Beachwalker Park ............................43

Pavilion Bar ..................................................55

The North Charleston Inn ..............................54

Kiawah River Plantation ................................59

Peninsula Grill...............................................56

The Ocean Course at Kiawah

Kings Courtyard Inn ......................................54

Planters Inn ..................................................54

Island Golf Resort .........................................42

L.H................................................................40

Poogan’s Porch .............................................55

The Pavilion at Patriots Point ........................60

Laura Alberts, Tasteful Options......................57

Prospect Hill Plantation .................................59

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort..51

Lawrence A. Monteith ...................................40

Quality Inn & Suites at Patriots Point .............54

The Scratch Pad ...........................................40

Lea Dales .....................................................40

Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport .................52

The Vendue Inn .............................................52

Legend Oaks Golf Club .................................42

Ramada Charleston ......................................52

The Wickliffe House ......................................60

Leigh Webber Photography ...........................40

Redbank Plantation Golf Course....................42

Theatrics Unlimited Inc. ................................40

Lenny’s Sub Shop .........................................48

Regal Catering LLC .......................................47

Three Little Birds Cafe & Catering .................47

Lighthouse on the Creek ...............................60

Rick Dean Photographic ...............................40

Tidalwave Watersports .................................41

Lowcountry Sketches ...................................40

Rick Rhodes Photography Inc. ......................40

Tides Folly Beach..........................................52

Lowndes Grove Plantation ............................59

RiverTowne Country Club.................. 42, 55, 60

Tidewater Catering LLC ................................47

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens .....................43

Ron McNutt International Inc.........................38

Tiger Lily Florist ............................................39

Magnolias Upper Level Gallery......................55

Rooftop Bar and Restaurant ..........................57

Tom Smith Catering ......................................46

Market Pavilion Hotel ....................................52

Sandlapper Water Tours ................................41

Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub

McCrady’s ....................................................56

Savory Sushi and Catering............................47

& Seafood Restaurant ...................................56

Memminger Auditorium ................................59

Seabreeze Hotel ...........................................60

Town & Country Inn & Conference Center... 52, 61

Middleton Place ..................................... 44, 59

Seidler & Associates LLC ..............................38

Triangle Char & Bar Catering ........................45

Minuteman Press .........................................40

Seithel’s Florist .............................................39

Trio Solutions Inc. .........................................50

Nature’s Calling Inc.......................................39

Settings ........................................................40

Tristan ..........................................................56

Newton Farms Catering ................................47

Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club ................42

Trotters Restaurant .......................................55

North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire

Shem Creek Inn ............................................54

Turtle Point Golf Club ....................................42

Museum and Educational Center ..................60

Sheraton Charleston Airport Hotel ..... 45, 51, 61

UniMedia ......................................................41

North Charleston Coliseum ...........................61

Smoak Stack Studios....................................40

Upstairs at 39 Rue de Jean...........................55

North Charleston Performing Arts Center ......61

South Carolina Aquarium ........................ 43, 58

Vandoren & Company

North Towne Grill & Seafood .........................56

Southend Brewery and Smokehouse ............55

Magic and Entertainment..............................38

Oak Point Golf Course ...................................42

Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens ............44

Virginia’s on King ..........................................57

Ocean Winds Golf Course .............................42

SpringHill Suites Charleston Downtown/Riv-

Wannamaker County Park ............................43

OK Florist & Gifts Inc. ....................................39

erview ..........................................................54

Wedding Event Design LLC ...........................50

Old Exchange Building ..................................43

St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center61

Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark ............43

Old Santee Canal Park ..................................43

Sticky Fingers Catering .................................46

White Tuxedo Productions,LLC ......................50

Old South Carriage Co. .................................38

Sticky Fingers Smokehouse.............. 55, 56, 57

Wild Dunes Harbor Course ............................42

Old Towne Grill & Seafood ............................56

Tara Guerard Soiree ......................................50

Wild Dunes Links Course ..............................42

Old Village Post House ..................................57

The Boardwalk Inn at Wild Dunes Resort ......52

Wild Wing Cafe .............................................55

Omar Shrine Convention Center.............. 59, 61

The College Center at

William Aiken House .....................................60

Ooh! Events ............................................ 40, 49

Trident Technical College ........................ 58, 61

Winship Productions .....................................50

Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ....42

The Eclectic Chef ..........................................48

Woodlands Inn ..............................................55

Other Brother Entertainment .........................38

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation ..............42

Zeus Grill & Seafood .....................................55

Out of Hand-The Art of Creating ....................39

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Lists & Directories

Index of Advertisers All Occasions ................................................................ 39

JMC Charleston ............................................................ 19

aloft .............................................................................. 52

Keepsakes Florist ......................................................... 32

AquaSafaris Inc............................................................. 32

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens ........Inside Back Cover, 11

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant............................. 56

Middleton Place Group Services ................................... 37

Cafe Catering................................................................ 45

Naman Hotels ............................................................... 24

Carolina Ice Palace ......................................................... 8

Newton Farms Catering .................................................. 8

Charleston Area CVB ..................................................... 25

Patrick Properties LLC .................................................. 13

Charleston Florist.......................................................... 23

PDA ................................................................................ 5

Charleston Harbor Tours ......................................... 41, 59

Plan Ahead Events ................................ Inside Front Cover

Charleston Marriott Hotel .............................................. 29

Planters Inn/Peninsula Grill ........................................... 34

Charleston Place Hotel.................................................... 9

Regal Catering and Event Planning ............................... 47

City of North Charleston .................................................. 7

Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston- Mt. Pleasant .... 14

Courtyard by Marriott- Mt. Pleasant .............................. 14

Shem Creek Events ...................................................... 31

Crowne Plaza North Charleston .................................... 51

South Carolina Aquarium .............................................. 58

Cru Catering ................................................................. 46

Spiritline Cruises .............................................Back Cover

Distinctive Events ......................................................... 35

Three Little Birds .......................................................... 46

DoubleTree Guest Suites............................................... 10

Tides Folly Beach.......................................................... 17

Event Dining Rental Solutions ....................................... 27

Tidewater Foods and Catering / Blackjack Barbeque .... 48

Francis Marion Hotel............................................... 15, 30

Vendue Inn/The Library Restaurant ............................... 22

Guy Harvey ................................................................... 56

Wild Dunes ................................................................... 33

ICEBOX Bar Professional Bartending Services ............... 16

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