Charleston Weddings Venues | A Lowcountry Wedding Blog

07.31.2012

Pepper Plantation Wedding {Jessica + Elliotte}

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Call me a sucker, but send me a Charleston wedding at a beautiful Lowcountry venue with a gorgeous, Southern bride, adorable Southern details, and a man in a kilt and you better believe I will post it for all the world to see! Jessica + Elliotte selected The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation to host their outdoor ceremony and, later, their happening celebration! With the help of Ashley from An Event to Remember, the bride was able to incorporate her groom’s Scottish heritage into an irresistible, rustic evening. They included burlap throughout, bales of hay at the ceremony, boiled peanuts, charming bouquets and centerpieces from Country & Lace and, my personal favorite, a S’mores Bar! Thanks to the crew at Richard Bell Photography for capturing yet another perfect Charleston wedding!

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Reception and Ceremony Venue: Pavillion at Pepper Plantation / Photographer: Richard Bell Photography / Event Design/Coordinator: An Event to Remember / Cake: Family Friend / Dress Shop: Bridals by Jodi / Hair & Makeup: Vanity Salon SC / Bridesmaids dresses: Davids Bridal / Floral Design: Country and Lace Florist / Entertainment: Complete Music / Stationery: DIY / Rentals: Group Dynamics / Favors: DIY Candy Bar / Bar Services: Synder Bar

06.20.2012

Lowcountry Weddings {Oyster Roast}

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Because all of your guests will jump at the chance to head to the Lowcountry for a wedding (I mean, who doesn’t want to spend a weekend in Charleston, Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach!?!), more often than not, it turns into a weekend long wedding celebration…which is all kinds of fantastic. You may consider having a welcome party on Thursday, a bridal luncheon Friday, rehearsal dinner that evening and, possibly, a Bon Voyage brunch on Sunday morning..and you know I’ll encourage you to have every, last one of them! One thing that your guests will be expecting when coming to town for your big bash, is to experience and revel in the spirit of the Lowcountry. They want to put their toes in the sand, smell the salt water, enjoy the atmosphere and indulge in our one-of-a-kind, Southern cuisine…so you better give ‘em just that! One of my favorite staples of the South Carolina coastline is a big ol’ oyster roast which, luckily, works perfectly for a laid back, rehearsal dinner, and since Fall is right around the corner, you might as well get to planning…

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Oyster Roast via Leigh Webber Photography

First thing’s first, you’ll need to pick the perfect venue that offers picturesque views and exudes that relaxed, Lowcountry vibe (and lord knows we’ve got plenty of them in Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach!):

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Charleston Venue - Creek Club at I'On

Charleston Venue - Bowens Island Restaurant

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Kiawah Island Venue - Cinder Creek

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Charleston Venue - Lighthouse on Shem Creek

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Pawleys Island - Pelican Inn

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Bluffton Venue - Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Moreland Landing

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Hilton Head Venue - Honey Horn Plantation

Besides a stunning, Lowcountry view, you’ll need to make sure you have a few key elements…

1) Some trusty oyster roast tables, with trash cans (of course!)

2) Oysters (duh!), gloves, saltines, cocktail sauce, horseradish and some Tabasco, for those that like it spicy.

3) Plenty of shuckers!

4) Last but not least, a bucket full of beer and some of your favorite koozies to keep ‘em cold!

5)…and if you really feel like celebrating, maybe a few Oyster Shooters!

Get to shuckin’!

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05.31.2012

Charleston Wedding Venue {Harborside East}

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It’s been in the works for awhile now, but we’re excited to finally kick off a new segment! We’re constantly getting inquiries from our Lowcountry brides asking for our guidance in determining their perfect wedding venue. So, for your viewing pleasure, you’ll find that every Friday we’ll be featuring some of our beloved Lowcountry Wedding Venues! We’ll cover our favorites from up and down the South Carolina coastline (Hilton Head, Charleston, Myrtle Beach…you name it!) and they’ll range from beautiful Southern Plantations to historic landmarks and modern hotels to waterfront properties.

To properly get this party started, we’re featuring one of Charleston’s most spectacular, waterfront wedding venues…and boy, is it a stunner! Just over the bridge from Downtown Charleston, you’ll find the breathtaking, Harborside East located at the base of the Ravenel Bridge. This versatile venue boasts over 10,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor function space with killer views of the Charleston Harbor…not too shabby, eh? It’s the perfect wedding venue for any Charleston bride looking for a chic, refined atmosphere with that signature, laid back lowcountry vibe and a cool, coastal breeze.

The inside is immaculate. Beautiful, dark wood and gorgeous light fixtures.

Image via Lindsey A. Miller

Harborside East offers four waterfront ceremony options with views of the bridge and an on-site bridal room for you and your bridesmaids to prep. Oh, and your guests will be provided 200 on-site parking spaces. Pretty clutch.