Charleston Welcome Guide {Wedding Details}

When planning a Charleston wedding, more often than not, you'll probably be expecting quite a few out-of-town guests who aren't too familiar with the area.  To assist your wedding travelers, it's important to make sure they are aware of all the best attractions: restaurants, historical sites, shopping...you name it!  They can google the Holy City all day long but it's important to hear your recommendations to ensure they really get to experience everything Charleston has to offer.  It's your chance to show them why Charleston was your city of choice! Kristie from Say LULLOW Creative assisted Meghan + Jon in creating the perfect Charleston guide to welcome their guests.  The couple compiled some of their favorite places to "eat, drink and be merry" in varying price ranges that they thought their guests would enjoy.  Kristie has kindly offered our A Lowcountry Wedding readers a 10% discount on their very own Charleston guide.  To receive the discount, enter the coupon code SAYLULLOWLOWCOUNTRY at the Say LULLOW Creative Etsy Shop and make sure to contact Kristie for any custom products.

 

 

 

All images via Say LULLOW Creative

Charleston Wedding Week

Hey Ladies!

Don't forget tomorrow is Charleston Wedding Week's

Reception Fete at the new Upstairs at Midtown.

We can't wait to see what Southern Protocol and Stems come up with!

Don't you just love this invite from Dodeline Designs?

Tickets are $25.00 and you can purchase them here.



Charleston Wedding Week

 Charleston Wedding Week kicks off this Thursday!


With a line up of some of the city's top vendors, this one-of-a-kind event will allow
you to experience the splendor of a Charleston wedding. 
Check out the scheduled events below...

OPENING NIGHT

Thursday, April 14th

6:00-8:00 pm

Round up your bridal party and head over to Boone Hall Plantation to test drive a few seasonal bouquet designs from some of the Charleston's top floral designers.  Munch on some tasty treats from local confectioners, while taking in some valuable planning tips.

Images by Stephen Blackmon

SHOP TALK & LADIES' LUNCHEON

Friday, April 15th

12:00-2:00 pm

On Friday, enjoy an afternoon of bridal fashion at the Palmer Home.  

Be inspired by guest speakers Terri Epsy of Gown Boutique of Charleston and jewelry designer Cynthia Wolff.  Wrap up the afternoon by setting your eyes on bridal gowns from renowned designer Junko Yoshioka .

ARTFUL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT RECEPTION

Friday, April 15th

6:00-8:00 pm

Later that evening, make your way over to the Charleston Photography Center

to mix and mingle with some of the region's top wedding photographers while

sippin' on a glass of champagne!

REHEARSAL DINNER

Saturday, April 16th

6:00-8:00 pm

On Saturday, guests will be treated to menu samplings and signature cocktails

 from the newly restored event space Upstairs at Midtown. 

In what is sure to be a stunning collaboration

between Stems and Southern Protocol, the ladies will transform the space into a

gorgeous setting that will send you home with a wealth of ideas.

FINALE FASHION SHOW AND TASTING EVENT

Sunday, April 17th

4:00-7:00 pm

Wrap up the weekend with an intimate runway show featuring

Junko Yoshioka, Adele Wechsler and Marisa Baratelli at

The Governor Thomas Bennett House. 

Experience lowcountry cuisine from some of

Charleston's top caterers and be inspired by the designs of

Katherine Miller Events and Distinctive Events.

Image by Amelia + Dan

This is not your typical bridal event, so make sure not to miss this opportunity to get an inside look at what these vendors have to offer.  

Grab your tickets here!

Heidi Elnora: {Wedding Dress Designer}

This year Charleston Wedding Magazine is bringing heidi elnora to town as the featured designer for the highly anticipated Bridal Show this Saturday, March 26th.

Take a quick peek at her new 2011 Collection. 

It's full of southern charm and sass and I can't wait to see it hit the runway.

Images by Leslee Mitchell

So dreamy and feminine...right?

Her new concept allows brides to "build-a-gown". 

After choosing a Silhouette, brides can customize their gowns by selecting the fabrics and embellishments to create a truly personalized and one-of-a-kind gown. 

The sky's the limit!

You can find Heidi's gowns across the country or visit her two locations in Birmingham and Atlanta

Don't miss her this Saturday.  Tickets are $45.00, doors open at 10:30 am. Enjoy!

Gibbes Museum: Fine Art and Flowers

Want a chance to check out some of Charleston's top floral designers at one of the Holy City's most sought after venues?  Don't miss Fine Art and Flowers at The Gibbes Museum presented by the Women's Council March 24th and 25th.

Don't miss this opportunity to view arrangements inspired by impressive works of art from the Museum's collection!

Participating designers include:
Anne Bowen of  Stems
Mitchell Crosby of JMC Charleston
Tara Guerard of Soiree
Lee Horst Puckhaber of Forget Me Not Flowers,
Elizabeth Klumb of Bloom Floral at Charleston Place
Jim Martin of the Charleston Parks Conservancy
David Singleton of eventsublime
Mary Silsby of Lotus Flower
Lisa Thomas of Out of Hand
Clara Varga-Gonzales of Tiger Lily Florist

Opening Night Party: $75, Giftos at the Gibbes—Memories of the Met: $65 (tables of 10 available for $650), Combo Ticket: $125

Make sure to stop by The Gibbes Museum's Calendar of Events to find more information.

Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.722.2706 x22
twitter: @GibbesArt