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Hors d’oeuvres receptions are very popular these days. To keep your guests satisfied without serving a full dinner, order 2 to 3 pieces of each hors d’oeuvres for every guest. It’s nice to provide a variety of choices to
include shellfish, vegetables, poultry and sweets. Action & Carving stations can act as a more substantial hors d’oeuvres. Try Roast Prime Rib of Beef with miniature rolls or a Pasta Station. Your guests will be happy that
they get to sample the whole menu provided. - KELLY KILLEEN, Catering Manager, Folly Beach
Holiday Inn Oceanfront
Raising the Bar
Open vs. closed bar? Consider having a cocktail hour
and then limit the rest of the reception to wine and beer. You
can buy your own wine from your local wine and spirits store, but
talk with your bartending service as well. They may have access
to deals that you do not and will spare you the extra work!
Wedding Budget Breakdown
This is the breakdown for the various costs that go into an
Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing3875 Meeting Street, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.766.3366 or 800.932.5381www.snydereventrentals.com
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The Big ‘Hair’ Day
Saying, “I do,” to your wedding hair-do can be a stressful process,
especially because there are so many styles to choose from!
Make sure that your hairstyle on your wedding day not only goes with your dress and helps to accentuate any accessories you are wearing, but is also functional. Consider wind, heat, and your veil, as well as how long your wedding
and reception will be, before committing to a style.
Picture Perfect
Take pictures of your hair and makeup during your hair and makeup run through day, and make sure to have the pictures
developed before you go back in for the real thing. Not only will
you be able to remind your stylist of the exact style you chose, but
you will also be able to make sure your hair and makeup
look great in print for all those wedding day photos.
BEAUTY
Salon SolasNationally acclaimed stylist and color specialist Angie Hayesand her team will work with you to create the look you’ve
always wanted. Free consultations • wedding package pricing• complete makeover for you and your wedding party •
style • color • manicures • pedicures • makeup49 John Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.722.0233www.salonsolas.com
The Spa at Charleston PlaceLocated on the 4th Floor of Charleston Place Hotel,
in the heart of downtown Charleston.205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522www.charlestonplace.com
Stella Nova Salon Spa Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
Stella Nova is the bridal expert, let us prepare you for the aisle. Bridal Gifts. Off-site Hair & Make-up
292 King Street, Downtown, 29401tel (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.577.2500, (Store)
843.722.9797or 800.577.NOVA
www.stella-nova.com
Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio& Organic Boutique
The only sweet spot in Charleston providing the most accommodating, unique and upscale venue
for your bridal soiree.Customized Bridal & Bachelorette Events •
Full Menu of Sugaring and Holistic Skin and Body Therapies • Oxygen in our Zero Gravity Chairs •
Private Event Space • Complimentary Parking • Bridal Party Gift Baskets • Catering
Call and speak with our studio’s event concierge to plan your sweet day!
NeW LOCAtiON: 476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.329.3500www.sweetbodysugaring.com
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www.salonsolas.com49 John Street843.722.0233
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BRIDAL Buzz: EmErgEncy WEdding day Kit
No need to say, “If only I had my _____” on your big day! Gather the following things together to make your own wedding day “emergency kit.”
For the Bride…
❑ Band-Aids
❑ Any medications you may need
❑ Bobby pins
❑ Make-up
❑ Hairspray
❑ Clear nail polish (for pantyhose runs)
❑ Brush
❑ Tissues
❑ Baby powder or white chalk (for covering stains)
❑ Comfortable shoes
❑ Safety pins
❑ Spare pantyhose/stockings
❑ Cell phone & a list of vendors numbers (see our Wedding Workbook p. 23 – 32)
❑ Water & spirits for a pre-wedding toast with the gals (don’t overdo it)
For the Groom…
❑ Rings
❑ Spare, white shirt (leave unopened so that you can
return if unused)
❑ Large, black umbrella
❑ Hair styling products
❑ Razor & shaving cream (just in case you miss a spot)
❑ Tooth brush & tooth paste
❑ Breath mints
❑ Cologne & deodorant
❑ Camera
❑ Cash for tipping & emergencies
❑ Local map and/or directions to your honeymoon escape
❑ Water & spirits for a pre-wedding toast with the guys (don’t overdo it)
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Every bride wants to look and feel the best on her big day. Being soft, hair free and ready for the honeymoon is at the top of every woman’s list.
Sugaring is a natural form of hair removal (consisting of only sugar, water and lemon juice) leaving you
smooth and hair free for weeks. Most brides come for their first Sugaring service in preparation for their nuptials about 4 - 5 weeks before their wedding and follow up with a second visit just before the big day. Sugaring helps to deplete hair growth making it the
most practical & gentle hair removal alternative. - CHRISTINA ROBERTSON, Owner, Sweet 185
Sugaring Studio & Organic Boutique
Share Your Story
Aisle Style Story is an online archive of Charleston wedding
stories collected by the Charleston Museum in conjunction with the Aisle Style: 150 Years of Wedding Fashion original exhibition. On
display from October 2009 - September 2010, the exhibition
includes dresses, accessories, men’s garments, trousseau treasures and photographs.
http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/aislestyle.html
BRIDAL EVENTS
A Wonderful WeddingA Wonderful Wedding magazine and The Charleston
Bridal Show pride themselves on quality wedding vendor services. They screen and promote only the most
professional vendors in the wedding industry. Choose wisely for a day you’ll never forget!
July 9, 2009 from 6 - 10 pm at The Omar Shrine Reception Hall Wedding professionals interested in participating can call or visit A Wonderful Wedding’s website for more information.
tel 843.795.7544, fax 843.795.5221 www.awonderfulwedding.com
BRIDAL GOWN PRESERVATION & RESTORATION
Pelican Dry Cleaners1521 Palm Boulevard, isle of Palms, 29451
tel 843.886.4200the Shops at Brickyard Falls, 2700 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant, 29464tel 843.881.9292
2019-D Middle Street, Sullivan’s island, 29482tel 843.883.1010
www.pelicancleaners.com
BRIDAL REGISTRY
Open House & Jeffrey BannonHOME...OCCASIONS…LIFESTYLE
customized bridal & bachelorette events 476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.329.3500www.sweetbodysugaring.com
See our ad page 5
CATERING
Cru CateringEclectic Modern American Cuisine
Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private
parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help coordinate pre-planned menus for groups from 2 to 2,000 for every occasion – everything from take-out brunch, lunch and dinners to on-site hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals.
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2008 by Charleston City Paper readers
Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate1784 Harmon Street, Downtown, 29405
tel 843.534.CHeF (2433), fax 843.534.2439www.crucatering.com
Granville’s CateringFull-service catering for all your special event needs.
Chef trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486Catering Manager Jane Murphy, tel 843.330.8971
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com
Evergreen Wedding
Tis the season – so why not use Christmas trees as a beautiful
and inexpensive way to deck your wedding halls? Add beautiful adornments and garland in
the shades and theme of your wedding to tie the look together and make your winter wedding
land really wonderful!
Fall Bridal Beauty
Let fall foliage be your guide. Some ideas to consider:
• Bedeck your cake with acorn marzipan
• Fall squash and gourds make terrific candle holders
• Branches with fall leaves make structurally interesting
centerpieces • Bundled wheat stalks look great
on tables, in entry ways and lining aisles
Post-Party Snacks
Talk with your caterer about having you and your hubby’s favorite late-night snack food
available to guests as the reception comes to a close.
Sliders, hotdogs or miniature pizzas on hand will give your
late night party guests something yummy and fun to munch on as
the festivities wrap up.
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cru caféON PINCKNEY STREET
18 Pinckney Street • Downtown Charleston • 843-534-2434 • crucafe.com
S A ME TA ST E , NE W PLAC E1784 Harmon Street, Downtown
Voted Best Caterer 2001-2008 by Charleston City Paper Readers
843-534-chef (2433) • crucatering.com
F ULL SERVICE CUSTOMIZED CUISINE
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BRIDAL Buzz: WEdding to do’s to dElEgatE
There’s so much to be done, but you don’t have to do it all! Delegate some of these responsibilities:
❑ Table and chair set up for the reception. Make a diagram of what you want it to look like, or meet with who will help you at the site before the big day.
❑ Mark the rows or seats that are reserved for family at the ceremony site. Give them a diagram of the arrangement and materials.
❑ Make sure the flowers are delivered from the vendor and set up/distributed appropriately.
❑ Check with the band or DJ.
❑ Hand out programs. Be sure that they know where the programs will be.
❑ Greet guests as they arrive and make sure they know where to sit or stand. (Particularly important at outdoor weddings.)
❑ Lace bridesmaids’ bouquets at head table for reception.
❑ Keep the bride’s lipstick, powder, etc. handy for touch ups at the reception.
❑ Give bride her shoes to change into at reception.
❑ Check to make sure the getaway car is stocked with everything the new couple will need for the honeymoon, hotel, etc.
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Children make a delightful addition to any wedding! Make sure to share details and the excitement of
the day, and clearly establish what is expected. For children in the wedding ceremony, a spot of tape on the floor with their initials on it will help them remember
where to stand. During the rehearsal, suggest the children practice more than twice. Young children are not expected to go to the rehearsal dinner, but may do
so if the bride requests it. Children in the wedding party’s enthusiasm and excitement often equals, if not
exceeds, that of the other attendants, so have fun! - SUSIE MOLONY, Southern Belles,
A Children’s Clothier
Awesome, Autumn Wedding
Fall Flower Ideas Dahlias
Hydrangeas Chrysanthemums
Crab Apples Physalis Fruits
Orchids Gerberas
Fall Menu Ideas• Mulled cider
• Miniature grilled cheese sandwiches
• Blue cheese stuffed dates or fig preserves on crostinis topped
with gorgonzola • Spice up your wedding or groom’s cake with an apple,
carrot or spice cake
Winter Wonder, Wedding Land
Winter Flower Ideas• Light-colored eucalyptus
• White roses• Mums• Tulips• Lilies
• Red roses coupled with holly and decorative berries
• Dusty miller
Winter Menu Ideas • Pumpkin soup sprinkled
with nutmeg• Spiced wine
• Eggnog: spiked or not!• White frosted cake:
icing should resemble snow, fluffy and light
CHILDREN’S WEAR
Southern Belles Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for
Weddings and Special Occasions280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
FITNESS
Allison Zimmerman, RYTYoga for busy brides! Relaxing, energizing, calming and
strengthening yoga sessions for brides and their wedding parties. Schedule a session the day of your wedding or
months prior to help you clear your mind and relieve stress.tel 843.367.0437
From the moment of your engagement to the wedding day itself, we provide the perfect corresponding party invitations and announcements - all customized to be uniquely “you.”
Your invitations will be a reflection of your style and personality and will always be a cherished keepsake,
setting the tone for your special day. Engagement • Save the Date • Bridal Shower
Wedding Invitations View our design portfolio at SaraTheisenDesign.com.
PO Box 80726, Simpsonville, 29680 tel 864.561.0712
❑ Order extras for keepsakes or last-minute additions to the guest list.
❑ Order extra envelopes for mistakes and get them early so that you can begin addressing them.
❑ use black ink for addressing, and do not abbreviate anything (street, boulevard, etc.).
❑ If you enclose a response card, stamp and pre-address it. Make sure you create a system for knowing who it is from in case the respondent doesn’t include their name.
❑ Mail your invitations four to six weeks prior to the wedding!
❑ Are your invites an irregular size? Check with the post office to see if it will require additional postage.
❑ use your favorite photograph to create your own personalized stamp by visiting www.photo.stamps.com, www.snapfish.com or www.usps.com.
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Children make a delightful addition to any wedding! Make sure to share details and the excitement of
the day, and clearly establish what is expected. For children in the wedding ceremony, a spot of tape on the floor with their initials on it will help them remember
where to stand. During the rehearsal, suggest the children practice more than twice. Young children are not expected to go to the rehearsal dinner, but may do
so if the bride requests it. Children in the wedding party’s enthusiasm and excitement often equals, if not
exceeds, that of the other attendants, so have fun! - SUSIE MOLONY, Southern Belles,
A Children’s Clothier
Wedding Announcements
• Bride & Groom’s names & hometowns
• Engagement & Wedding date • Residence & Occupation• Your Story: how you met;
The Post and Courier http://www.postandcourier.com/
forms/weddings/
LIGHTING & SOUND
Production Design AssociatesPDA is a national leader in providing lighting, audio, video,
staging, sets and trained technicians for events. Our designers assist each bride and planner early in the planning process,
incorporating theme and color choices and making every event unique and unforgettable. PDA is experienced in all venues in
Charleston. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to quality and customer service. PDA has appeared in major publications, including Weddings Unveiled, Grace Ormond’s
Wedding Style and Romantic Destinations.2799 three Lakes Road, North Charleston, 29418
When planning an outside wedding check the time of the sunset. The best light for pictures is an hour
and a half before sunset. Start your ceremony at this time to get the best light. Then you will still have
enough time after the ceremony to get some more great shots with friends and family.
- SARA E. CAVALON, Owner/Wedding Planner, Something to Celebrate
Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing3875 Meeting Street, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.766.3366 or 800.932.5381www.snydereventrentals.com
WEDDINg RESOuRCES
Weddings.SCOn www.Weddings.sc, you will find information for all
your South Carolina wedding needs including florists, caterers, Do-It-Yourself tips, tools for creating your personal wedding
web page and much more! www.Weddings.sc is the place for all your wedding needs.
www.only.scwww.weddings.sc
WEDDINg TRANSPORTATION
Absolutely Charlestontel 843.747.4448
www.absolutelycharleston.com
Charleston Black Cab Companytel 843.216.2627
www.charlestonblackcabcompany.com
Compass TransportationJason M. Cronen, Managing Partner
Clifford Pate, General ManagerWho will be driving you and your guests this wedding season?
Compass provides the widest range of custom-tailored services for all of your wedding events. We will work closely
with your wedding planner to make your experience memorable. Our uncompromising dedication to you, your
friends and family is what sets us apart. Let Compass Transportation know how we can make your experience uniquely Charleston – no matter what it takes. Be Driven.
3226 Maybank Highway, Suite E3, Johns Island, 29455tel 843.559.0410 or 877.559.0410
Winter: Any frosty tone of cream or white; silvery grays,
and icicle blues
Spring: Baby pink, rich cream, soft
lilac, pale sky blue, mint green, and soft silver tones
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Every bride needs an organizational tool for planning a wedding. You can use this workbook as a start. Turn the page and find
at-a -glance worksheets for a month by month checklist, registry and budget checklists, a vendor contact list and more. You
can also download and print these pages at our Web site www.EveryBusyWoman.com.
your wedding workbook
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your BudgEt cHEcKlist
SERvicE BuDgEtED Amount vEnDoR EStimAtE Amount SpEnt
ReceptionVenue
Baker
Caterer
Beverages
Miscellaneous fees
AttireWedding gown
Veil or headpiece
Shoes
Jewelry
Hair & make up
Groom’s attire
Groom’s accessories
Miscellaneous fees
Flowers and DecorationsFloral arrangements for ceremony
Floral arrangements for reception
Bride’s bouquet
Bridesmaids’ bouquets
Corsages and boutonnieres
Flower girl’s buds
Ring pillow
Reception decorations
Lighting
Miscellaneous fees
musicCeremony music
Reception music
Miscellaneous fees
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SERvicE BuDgEtED Amount vEnDoR EStimAtE Amount SpEnt
photographer and videoBridal portrait
Photography – rehearsal dinner
Photography – wedding day
Videography
Additional prints & albums
Miscellaneous fees
Favors & giftsGuest bags
Bridal party gifts
Parting favors
Miscellaneous fees
ceremonySite fee
Officiant fee/donation
Miscellaneous fees
StationerySave the date cards
Invitations
Thank-you notes
Programs
Seating & place cards
Postage
Miscellaneous fees
Wedding RingsBride’s ring
Groom’s ring
transportationLimo or car rental for bride & groom
Transportation for wedding party
Transportation for guests
Miscellaneous fees
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rEgistry cHEcKlist
FoR tHE KitcHEno 1 set of pots and pans (1 stock pot, 2 sauté pans, 1 sauce pan)o 1 set of knives (one of each: paring knife, chef’s knife, bread knife and serrated knife)o 8 steak kniveso 1 standing mixero 1 blendero 1 coffeemakero 2 cutting boards o 1 set each of measuring cups and spoonso 1 set of mixing bowlso 1 set of cooking utensils (spatula, whisk, slotted and wooden spoons)o Salt and pepper shakerso 2 covered casserole disheso 3 baking sheetso A cake pan, a pie pan and a bundt pano Oven mittso 2 sets of kitchen towels
FoR tHE Dining Roomo 12-piece set of formal chinao 12-piece set of everyday dinnerwareo Set of serving dishes and bowls to match the aboveo 2 serving platterso 1 gravy boato 12 water glasseso 8 white wine glasses, 8 red wine glasseso 8 high ball glasseso 8 old-fashioned glasseso 12 Champagne glasseso 8 mugso 12-piece set of silvero 12-piece set of everyday flatwareo 1 tea service (tray, pot, sugar and creamer)o Serving utensils (large forks, spoons, cheese knives)o 12 placematso 12 napkins and ringso 2 table cloths
Depending on what you and your hubby-to-be already own, you can use portions of this checklist. You may have a well-stocked kitchen, but desperately need new bed linens (yours are too girly and his so not?). Also, remember that you can register for large-ticket items as well.
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FoR tHE BEDRoomo 2 sets of sheetso 1 comforter and duvet covero 1 bedskirto 2 blanketso 4 sleeping pillowso Set of decorative pillows and shamso Decorative items
FoR tHE BAtHRoomo 4 – 6 bath towelso 4 – 6 hand towelso 4 – 6 wash clothso 2 bath sheetso 2 bath matso 1 shower curtain and linero 1 trash basketo 1 soap dish and toothbrush holder
FoR cHARitYMake your wedding day gifts give to others as well by signing up with one of the following organizations. A portion of your gift purchases can go to a favorite charity!www.idofoundation.org www.JustGive.org’s www.changingthepresent.org
miScEllAnEouSo Picture frameso Candles and holderso Mirrorso Vaseso Decorative pillows for living roomo Decorative blanketso Travel items: suitcases, garment bags, etc.
NOTE: Ask a reliable friend or relative to point out important people to your photographer. And let your photographer know if you want something very specific like Aunt Betty danc-ing her famous Charleston.
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