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Best Groom’s Gift Ever!

Elegant. Unexpected. Exclusive.

672 Marina Drive Suite 102 Charleston, SC 29492 843.767.6888

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SAY “I D O ” AT A D IS T IN CT IV ELY CH ARL ES T O N V EN UE.

LEGARE WARING HOUSE Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

FOUNDERS HALL Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

COOPER RIVER ROOM Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

T H E PA R S O N A G E Historic Downtown Charleston

Beneath the romantic canopy of ancient moss-laden oaks

Bathed in natural light in a goldlevel LEED Certified atrium

Against sweeping sunset views of the city skyline

Amid the classic, stately grace of a circa 1846 dwelling

Learn more at lowcountryparkvenues.com | 843.849.8091

Explore 180 pages of full-color photography and highlights of the Charleston area’s top wedding vendors.

Find everything you need to plan your special day at

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BRIDAL APPAREL BRIDAL APPAREL BRIDAL APPAREL BRIDAL APPAREL

BitS of Lace fine Lingerie premiere Bridal Lingerie & Bra fit specialists Visit Mt. Pleasant’s premiere Bridal lingerie atelier.

Features style experts and bra fit specialists who will assist the Bride, Bridesmaids and family for their special day. Bridal registry and in store Bridal shower available upon request.

SINGLE STONE

453 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843.531.6625 bitsoflace.com

MaSon hoSker Bespoken Bridal collection

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Aisle Reception Departure Rehearsal Brunch Shower Honeymoon

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17 State Street, Charleston 843.203.4465 masonhosker.com

Modern trouSSeau charLeSton couture gowns for the Southern Bride

Experience couture dress shopping in the comfort of our charming showroom, and discover Modern Trousseau’s impressive collection of bridal gowns designed & made with love in the USA. 418 King St., Charleston 843.722.6300 moderntrousseausc.com

Southern protocoL BridaL traditionally modern, gracefully classic… with a touch of sass!

Promising tradition with a twist. On our gold hangers you will find customizable gowns of quality construction from leading designers with the contemporary touches to reflect the wonder that is you. Connect with us on social!

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TRUNK SHOW

FEBRUARY 10 - 11 & SEPTEMBER 8-9

BRIDAL GOWN CARE

OLD EUROPEAN, OLD MINE, AND ROSE CUT DIAMONDS MADE NEW IN HAND MADE VINTAGE INSPIRED JEWELRY. Lowcountry wedding gown SpeciaLiStS clean. preserve. restore.

The only certified wedding gown specialists in Charleston. Each gown is hand-cleaned, inspected, and preserved in a museum quality, and free chest. We offer a lifetime guarantee against yellowing.

60 Calhoun Street, Charleston 843.532.3258 lowcountryweddinggowns.com

CROGHAN’S JEWEL BOX 308 KING STREET CHARLESTON, SC 29401 843.723.3594 CROGHANSJEWELBOX.COM

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WEDDING DAY WO N D E R F U L

This is the day you waited for your whole life, so skip the traditions that don’t fit your style. It is up to you whether you toss the bouquet, wear a garter or wait until the ceremony for your first look.

What is special to you is what matters most.

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CAKES & DESSERTS CAKES & DESSERTS

The healing Cookie Your wedding, your theme, our cookies!

I truly love what I do. Each cookie is handled with love.

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onCe Upon a TreaT peace. love. Cake.

Doing good deliciously. In partnership with the Charleston Housing Authority, we help change women’s circumstances, all while baking top quality desserts.

624 ½ Rutledge Ave., Charleston 843.203.6174 onceuponatreat.com

Beautifully restored antique trucks outfitted to cater in the most unique style.

We’ll roll up, set up, and serve up delicious wood-fired pizza and craft beer + wine to make your wedding the most memorable celebration of the year!

Charleston & Greenville 843.654.9606 coastalcrust.com

CATERING

salThoUse CaTering artfully constructed gastronomy.

Farm-to-table, full-service catering.

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CATERING

CoasTal CrUsT

We are creators of events, grand or intimate, designers of food, simple or sublime. We are here to serve you and create lasting memories.

1750 Signal Point Rd., Building 2-B, Charleston 843.577.7847 salthousecatering.com

DANCE LESSONS

pure couture bridal

inTernaTional Ballroom DanCe sTUDio enjoy each moment of your wedding dance!

Customize wedding programs with a private instructor: First Dance | Whole Wedding Parties | Father/Daughter | Mother/Son. Take the first step with a 40-minute wedding consultation.

Charleston & Mt. Pleasant 843.769.0440 / 843.884.1344

Charleston’s only couture shop with champagne bar!

Monthly Trunk Shows Call Shop for Availability

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WEDDING DAY WO N D E R F U L

A lovely way to feature your colors is to create a flower station complete with pins and ribbons where guests can choose blooms in your signature shades to create their own corsage or boutonniere.

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Your Day Your Colors Design-seeds.com offers endless palettes of color inspiration for choosing your happy day hues.

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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT EVENT PLANNING EVENT PLANNING FAVORS & GIFTS 10

ChArLeston virtuosi exclusive music entertainment for your special day.

From solo guitarists or electric violinists to string quartets, wedding bands & DJ’s; The Charleston Virtuosi offers an intimate experience with a wide arrangement of styles including Classical, Jazz, Contemporary and Bluegrass. Watch our 100+ YouTube videos.

843.270.7158 charlestonvirtuosi.com

other Brother entertAinment Wedding entertainment is our specialty!

Providing entertainment for rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours, ceremonies and receptions. Each event has its ow character, style and feel and we can offer artists that meet the criteria of each event.

49 Calhoun St., Charleston 843.225.5621 otherbrotherentertainment.com

the event CooPerAtive An alternative approach to event planning.

The Event Cooperative is a full-service wedding and event planning company. We provide highly personalized, knowledgeable and creative packages for our clients.

843.860.8166 theeventcooperative.com

PArty. Love. Birds Let us do ALL the work – so you can have ALL the fun!

A boutique firm specializing in creatively fresh weddings, parties and DIY décor. PLB clients also receive discounted rates with our passion project, Pure Fluff Co. 843.817.9031 partylovebirds.com purefluffco.com

CoAstAL KeLder Local Gifts with a coastal feel!

Locally crafted and Charleston inspired gifts for your wedding party and guests. Personalize to your wedding needs!

Kelley Wilds coastalkelder.com

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FLORAL

WHoLE Foods MarkEt the natural beauty of fresh flowers for your special day!

Beautiful fresh flowers, custom-made cakes and a delicious array of catering menus will make your wedding day perfect! Surprisingly affordable.

HAIR & MAKEUP

FOOTWEAR

923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843.971.7240 wholefoodsmarket.com

Mason HoskEr Emmy of London

Exclusively Available at Mason Hosker.

BEAUTIFUL VENUES

17 State Street, Charleston 843.203.4465 masonhosker.com

cos Bar Beauty Elevated

Our everyday mission is simple. Deliver the world’s best luxury beauty buying experience. Achieve the look of your dreams with elegant, informed and practical guidance on how to look your timeless best.

201 King Street, Charleston 843.793.1776 cosbar.com

HAIR & MAKEUP

HAIR & MAKEUP

Mod BEautE studio Modern Hair and Makeup for the Modern Bride.

Our MOD Professionals take the time to personalize each hair and makeup service, leaving every bride feeling unique, flawless and beautiful.

118 E. Richardson Ave., Summerville 843.875.7525 modbeautestudio@gmail.com

PaMELa LEscH MakEuP Beautiful faces: Makeup, Exculsively

Helping brides achieve classic, photo-ready faces is my passion. Bringing a sense of calmness to the bridal suite is my talent 843.345.6920 pamelaleschmakeup.com

Celebrate your special occasion in the enchanted Lowcountry. Discover the fine indoor and outdoor venues offered by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission.

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WEDDING DAY WO N D E R F U L

Serve a meal that has significance to the two of you and use printed menus to share the personal meaning behind it. You can also try this with favors. Give a bag of apples with a family recipe for apple pie or your favorite cookies wrapped in a tin with a special recipe card.

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Return the Favor If your vendors go above and beyond to make your day truly amazing, return the favor by posting great reviews about them. Not only is it a great way to express gratitude but it is a thoughtful way to pay it forward for other couples who are planning their big day.

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GINGER GLOW 1 part Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka 1 part Ginger Ale Lemon

843.557.1405

Locally made at Charleston’s First & Largest Distillery, Firefly Distillery 6775 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island.

Wadmalaw Island, SC • fireflyspirits.com

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HAiR & MAKEUP PHOTOGRAPHY

We are proud to host bachelorette & bachelor parties at Firefly Distillery.

Tastings available Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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SPIKED ARNOLD PALMER 1 part Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka 1 part Lemonade Lemon slices Mix over ice in a mason jar

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MOTHER OF THE BRiDE

Create a signature cocktail they’ll remember!

style before the Aisle

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Let our professional stylists make your big day perfect for you and your bridal party. We offer both hair and makeup services and can accommodate large groups.

430 King Street, Charleston 843.724.9493 teaseblodrybar.com

MAsOn hOsKEr not so Mother of the Bride

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Dresses Footwear Handbags.

17 State Street, Charleston 843.203.4465 masonhosker.com

CArOlInA MAsCArIn PhOtOgrAPhy Passion to capture the best of your special day.

Specializing in the art of wedding story telling. Photography and video services for the Charleston, SC area.

843.532.0786 carolinamascarinphotography.com

CArOlInA PhOtOsMIth Vibrant Imagery of Jubilant Couples on Amazing Days!

Many photographers can document what your day looked like. Jen’s images will forever remind you what your day felt like.

Capturing the here and now for later.

843.327.2090 carolinaphotosmith.com

lEIgh wEBBEr PhOtOgrAPhy Collect moments, not things.

Using a combination of styled and candid photos, we create a stunning collection of photos of your wedding day to last for generations.

843.697.0376 leighwebber.com

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REHEARsAl DiNNER

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MArIE rODrIgUEz PhOtOgrAPhy Open-minded Charleston native passionate about memorable images.

My favorite clients are the ones that recognize that when the BIG party is over, few tangibles are left: the dress, rings, PHOTOS and each other. Destination weddings welcome.

843.224.2022 marierodriguezphotography@gmail.com

MEllBEllA BOUDOIr PhOtOgrAPhy Bridal boudoir photography = Best. groom’s. gift. Ever!

Classy. Sexy. Empowering. He can be the excuse for the session, but do it for yourself. Don’t settle for a typical gift. Give the unexpected.

672 Marina Drive Suite 102, Charleston 843.767.6888 mellbella.com

CIrCA 1886 rEstAUrAnt Unparalleled Occasions!

Enjoy world-class service and awardwinning cuisine in the carriage house of the historic Wentworth Mansion. This setting is perfect for rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons.

149 Wentworth Street, Charleston 843.853.7828 circa1886.com

In thE KItChEn wIth ChEf BOB wAggOnEr A night to remember!

Let celebrity chef Bob Waggoner help you create an experience that you and your family will truly cherish. Bob’s beautiful kitchen in the heart of downtown is the perfect setting for your rehearsal dinner and a culinary adventure!

164 Market St., Charleston 843.619.7529 chefbobwaggoner.com

Be Gracious.

Be Charming.

Be Stylish.

Be Southern.

COlEMAn hAll AnD ChAPEl

VENUE

Elegant Occasions – Memorable Events

Our elegant chapel, beautiful courtyard and spacious reception hall are perfect for hosting wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers and luncheons.

Come celebrate with us!

222 W. Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant 843.367.0022 colemanhall.com

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WEDDING DAY WO N D E R F U L

We know you’re over the moon, but take a step back and give careful consideration before proposing to your bridesmaids. Knowing the location and size of the wedding will play an integral part in the number of gal pals you choose.

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VENUE

LoWCoUNTRy PARk veNUeS your Wedding… Lowcountry Style.

We have the settings that will launch a lifetime of memories.

843.849.8091 lowcountryparkvenues.com

MIDDLeToN PLACe

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National Historic Landmark and Iconic 18th Century Plantation

With majestic live oaks, dramatic river views, and stunning garden and stableyard settings, Middleton Place is the premier southern wedding venue.

4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston 843.377.0548 middletonplace.org

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SPIRITLINe CRUISeS & eveNTS The perfect venue for the perfect couple.

A pink and orange sunset, gentle harbor breeze, cool beverages, a delicious menu designed especially for your event with service beyond compare. This is SpiritLine Cruises.

WEDDING REGISTRY

WEDDING REGISTRY

360 Concord St., Charleston 843.722.2628 spiritlineweddings.com

JeFFRey BANNoN LTD Charleston’s Perfect Choice for Bridal Registry and Invitations.

Everything for the bride… except the dress! We carry designer lines such as Waterford, Wedgwood, Juliska,Vietri,Vera Wang, Michael Aram, Limoge and many more.

903 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston 843.414.7070 jeffreybannon.com

HAUSFUL Beautiful. Useful. Thoughtful.

Make your new home cozy and your lifestyle “hygge” with beautiful, useful modern furnishings and hauswares from Scandinavia and beyond. Register with us for modern brands such as Marimekko, Bloomingville, Ferm Living, EQ3, and more.

1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley 843.203.6420 hausful.com

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WEDDING DAY WO N D E R F U L

Just about anything can shape the design of your wedding cake – the ornate molding in your ballroom venue, your love of modern design or even the pattern from the china you just registered for. You can find inspiration all around you for your custom cake.

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WEDDING DAY WO N D E R F U L

Curating a specialty cocktail can provide color, flavor and excitement to your reception. Serving one or two custom beverages will give the party a personal feel and won’t break your budget. Try nicknames, favorite places or something else that tells your story to name your drinks.

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Power Up Offering a charging station is a considerate gesture to show your guests you care about their personal needs.

Plus you want to see tons of Instagram photos of your wonderful reception! Be sure to include a sign with

Say I ‘do to picture perfect hair! We’ll take care of you + your entire entourage, in-bar or on location.

your hashtag.

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It’s like, in that moment the whole universe existed just to bring us together.

- Serendipity

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MAKING

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HAPPEN

Sterling Hall

560 KING STREET CHARLESTON In the heart of Upper King Historic District hyattplacecharlestonhistoricdistrict.com hyatthousecharlestonhistoricdistrict.com

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463 King Street | 2nd Floor, Unit C Charleston, SC 29403 | 843.642.8220 www.bettybridalatelier.com

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