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Fees based on sliding scale. Call for appointment
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The ABCDEs of Melanoma
You should check your skin regularly for spots on your body – moles, freckles, age spots, etc. If you notice changes, check
your ABCDE’s for signs of trouble. Always see a dermatologist when you have any changes, questions or concerns!
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had it sent for testing. Two weeks later, the 31 year old discovered that she had Stage 3 Melanoma.
After aggressive surgery, June was cancer-free, but six years later, just before her 38th birthday in December 2003, she felt a lump in the
same general area. A biopsy revealed that the cancer had returned and had spread to her liver, lungs, spleen, spine and throat. In May
2004, June lost her courageous battle.
June’s sister, Julie Parrish dutifully educates friends and strangers alike about skin cancer prevention and education. The mission is a
family matter, to honor June and because of the hereditary component of the disease. Early detection in June’s mother and father led to
successful treatment of melanoma. Julie, who’s chances of developing skin cancer increased by 50% when her sister was diagnosed, sees
her dermatologist annually and had digital mole mapping done to account for every spot and freckle from head to toe. “You have to take
control of your own health and your own destiny,” says Julie, “it is so important to be conscious and proactive.”
Dana C. Mitchell
Real Estate Management; Improv Comedian; Survivor
A routine doctors appointment in December 2005 was the perfect opportunity to ask the doctor about
the bump that had appeared on 26-year-old Dana Mitchell’s hip. The doctor removed and tested it, and
everything was fine, so in February, when another bump appeared on his right knee, he wasn’t worried. At
a follow up appointment in March, he showed the doctor the bump but was assured that it was probably the
same thing and was counseled to see a dermatologist if it changed in appearance. “I had sold myself on the
thought that ‘it was fine,’” explains Dana, “and in doing so, had lost a bit of focus on terms of watching it.”
By early-June, in the late evening, the spot would start to hurt, and occasionally it would bleed if lightly scratched, but never once did Dana
consider that it might be dangerous. While on vacation in California in July, a friend asked about it and recommended he get it taken off
soon. So, when he returned home, he made an appointment to see a dermatologist for purely cosmetic reasons. The removal took 5
minutes, while the results changed his life: it was melanoma, it was deep and it was serious.
Together with a very supportive family, Dana made a plan of action. The following morning he had a wide biopsy and a lymph node
dissection. “Three days later, with my entire extended family gathered in Greenville and going crazy with worry, we got the call letting
us know that it was really bad,” Dana explains. The cancer was found in 3 of 4 lymph nodes and he was diagnosed at Stage 3b. “Amid
everyone freaking out – I was scared, but I was really calm,” explains Dana. “It sounds cliché and is hard to explain but I felt a sense of
comfort and peace and felt so lucky to be surrounded by people who loved me. I wasn’t afraid.”
Dana was given a 50/50 chance of survival, and after the removal of the remaining lymph nodes on his right side, began a 12-month
course of the relatively new Interferon Alpha treatment, an immunotherapy drug that increased his odds by 5 – 10%. Almost 4 years
later, Dana is happily living cancer-free. He gets PET scans twice a year and annual check ups with a dermatologist to compare his skin
to a digital mole map he had done. Dana gives a lot of credit to support, access to health care, and faith and optimism in carrying him
through this experience. He implores others to pay attention to any new spots on your skin or spots that have changed in appearance and
to not hesitate in making an appointment with a dermatologist. “Sometimes it takes just 30 minutes of your life to save it.”
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Sullivan’s Trade-A-Book
Recycle your old reads and pick up something new.
Friendly Staff • Great Selection • Locally-Owned and Operated
1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Ste 3, Mount Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.884.8611
museums
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Gibbes Museum of Art
• The Charleston Story: Ongoing
View treasures from Charleston’s beginning as
a British colony through today.
• Modern Masters from the Ferguson Collection:
April 30 – August 22, 2010
Selected from the private collection of Esther and James
Ferguson, this exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, and
works on paper by significant twentieth-century artists
such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, and Christo.
• JoAnn Verburg: Interruptions:
May 28 – August 22, 2010
This photography exhibition, offered in partnership
with Spoleto Festival USA, features the architecture of
1,000s of paperbacks
Spoleto, Italy with an emphasis on the intersection Books on tape and CD
between past and present.
135 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401 1303-3 BEN SAWYER BLVD.
MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464
tel 843.722.2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org (843) 884-8611
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special events
Lowcountry Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Join us for the 2010 Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®
on Daniel Island.
For more information please call tel 843.556.8011 or
Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
Charleston RiverDogs
Minor league baseball team and Class-A affiliate of the
New York Yankees. Family-friendly, affordable,
FUN entertainment at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Family Fun
for as little as $5. We offer group discounts, birthday parties,
pre-game picnics and luxury sky suite rentals. Every Sunday
kids (12 and under) eat FREE (hot dog, soda & chips) and
parking is FREE. Select Sundays are Dog Days where
you can bring your dog to the ballpark.
For more information or a schedule:
tel 843.577.3647
www.riverdogs.com
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theatres
Theatre 99
Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy
This local favorite makes the perfect night out with
comedy improv, stand up and performances throughout the
year at unbeatable ticket prices. An in-house bar and fun
atmosphere top off the experience.
Visit the Web site for a full schedule including Wednesday
night’s Laugh for a Lincoln, and Friday and Saturday night
performances including The Have
Nots! and Improv Bingo.
Available for Corporate & Private Events • Improv Classes
280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.853.6687
www.theatre99.com
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banking
Community FirstBank
A community bank is one that steps in...
when other banks walk out!
• Totally Free Checking – both business and personal
• Free online banking and bill pay
• A full line of consumer, business, and commercial services
• Friendly and knowledgeable staff
• Locally-owned and operated – all decisions made locally
• Talk to a person – not a “press 1-for-this-2-for-that”
recording – when you call
It will be my pleasure to be your banker!
- Richard Pierce, Branch Manager
FDIC/Equal Housing Lender
288 Meeting Street, Downtown
tel 843.723.7700
www.commfirstbank.com
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computer repair
Geeks in Transit
Portable Computer Geeks with People Skills
On-site repair, maintenance plans, upgrades, retail computer
systems, components and software
tel 843.814.0858
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Women at Work
Supporting the professional growth and development of
business women throughout the Charleston area. Monthly
lunch meetings, a Web site listing and participation in the
member-to-member discount program are just some of the
benefits of membership. Visit the Web site for details on
meetings and membership. We look forward to seeing you at
our next meeting!
PO Box 12957, Charleston, SC 29422
tel Teka Pierce, President: 843.412.6548
tel Virginia Lee, Membership: 843.789.1411
www.womenatworkinc.com
staffing
Charles Foster
Dottie Karst, Owner and Operator
Serving prestigious companies throughout the Lowcountry
and nationwide since 1969. Our industry specific recruiters
can help with your executive search, contract assignments
or on-going employment needs. 100% Woman Owned.
3436 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.572.8100 or 800.919.9808
www.charlesfoster.net
camps
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RiverDogs Baseball Camps
June 14 – 16 and July 14 - 16
Take lessons from the NY Yankees single A RiverDogs
players, coaches and staff! Spend 3 days receiving
specialized instruction on Pitching, Hitting, Bunting,
Fielding and Base Running.
$150 for 3 days 9am-1pm. Ages 6-13
Tips for Mom Camper Receives: Group and One on One Instructions •
“When it comes to taking my RiverDogs Camp T-shirt • Goodie Bag • Lunches
family out to eat, we end up at Contact us for detailed information!
Quyen/Party Kingdom on James tel 843.577.3647
Island at least a couple times a www.riverdogs.com
month. The Vietnamese food is
amazing – we love the pho – and clothing & accessories
the kids can scamper into the
back room to play video games Southern Belles
and skeeball. We usually invite A Children’s Clothier
some friends to meet us there so Voted Charleston’s Best Children’s Shop five years in a row!
the kids can socialize while the Traditional, yet up-to-date clothing, sizes
adults enjoy a quiet dinner. It’s preemie to girl’s 16 and boy’s 14
also a great place to introduce Smocked apparel • Vineyard Vines • Zutano • Kissy Kissy •
your children to a different Mulberribush • Plum • Hartstrings • Life Is Good • & More!
variety of foods.” Gift items: Melissa & Doug (puzzles and toys) • Gund •
Bunnies By The Bay • Monogramming • Reese Li Baby Bags
- STEPHANIE BARNA, Southern Belles Shoes: an extensive selection of children’s
Editor-in-Chief, shoes for any occasion, including Geox • Tsukihoshi •
Charleston City Paper Footmates • Lelli Kelly • Kid Express • Nina •
Jumping Jacks • L’Amour • Angels and more.
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
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May
• Plant peppers now, because they love the heat. There are many to choose from ranging in
size of fruit, and the heat they provide when used in the kitchen.
• Put a layer of newspapers between rows and plants and finish it off with a 2-inch layer
of straw or leaves. It will help keep weeds out, moisture in and cools the
roots during hot summer days.
• Start a compost pile with the garden weeds, kitchen waste and left over
cool season vegetables that have passed their prime.
• Add mushroom compost to all vegetable areas before planting more warm
season plants such as sweet corn and okra.
June
• Keep picking herbs to use for cooking and floral arrangements,
thus forcing new growth and keeping the plants in an active growth cycle.
• Rabbit eye blueberries and fig are starting to ripen. Protect the fruit from
birds with fine netting made specifically for keeping them out.
• Walk the garden every evening and look for potential pest and disease problems.
Catch them in the early stages and minimize the damage.
• Keep the vegetable garden watered during dry periods to ensure tomatoes ripen
properly without the splitting problems that occur with uneven watering.
bakeries
Ashley Bakery
Expertly baking and creating beautiful and delicious cakes since
1988. Call us for your holiday baking needs including red velvet
cookies and festive coffee cakes in holiday shapes!
tel 843.763.4125
www.ashleybakery.com
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catering
Granville’s Catering
For great food and accommodating service, let
Chef Trae Wilson handle all your catering needs. From small,
casual gatherings of friends to your most important formal
events, Granville’s Catering will please every taste. Full bar Breakfast Party
service also available.
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486 Consider hosting your next
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com gathering during the breakfast
hour rather than at night.
Savory Sushi and Catering Company Serve casseroles, pastries and
For events large and small, fresh fruit. For cocktails, try
RSVP to Savory Sushi and Catering Company. mimosas and poinsettias and
Gourmet To-Go & Retail Wine a Bloody Mary Bar. Having a
tel 843.762.3338 small gathering and need lots of
email: contactus@savorysushiandcatering.com Bloody Mary “fixings”? Find a
www.savorysushiandcatering.com good salad bar and order “to go”;
See our ad page 55 load up on olives, celery, pickles,
pickled okra and pepperoncinis.
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events venues
Willow Cove
Just 8 miles from Charleston and nestled in the Francis Marion
Forest, Willow Cove is a charming location for weddings,
corporate gatherings, children’s birthday parties or family
reunions. Featuring a large main lawn, beautiful flowers
and foliage, 2 ponds and a century old live oak as a glorious
centerpiece. A small cottage is also available as well as a 50’
x 100’ hard surface for use with a tent and a small outdoor
fireplace perfect for roasting oysters!
4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, 29429
tel 843.568.4183
www.willowcoveevents.com
restaurants
Cru Café
Enjoy the best in upscale comfort food, indoor and
outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied
menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
18 Pinckney Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.534.2434
www.crucafe.com
Fat Hen
Paying homage to the Huguenot culture in Charleston by
serving comfort food with a Lowcountry and French flair.
3140 Maybank Highway, Johns Island 29455
tel 843.559.9090
www.thefathen.com
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Consigning Women
Recycle • Reuse • RESALE
Dressing smart women since 1989.
Carrying all dress sizes and styles from petite to plus, casual to
cocktail. Remember, if they are not becoming to you,
they should be coming to us!
Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm; Sat 10 am – 5 pm
21 Magnolia Road, Avondale, West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.556.1871
www.consignwomen.com
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South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
“Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
Visit our 10,000 sq ft Store for Daily Arrivals.
A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support
Fun In a Fabulous Bag The Center For Women in Charleston.
The Center for Women Purse Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm and Sundays 12 - 5 pm
Auction is one of our favorite 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
events of the year. Enjoy wine tel 843.971.0552
and food, with an opportunity email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
to bid on one-of-a-kind purses www.scthriftandresale.com
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women in the community. Image Consultants
jewelry
It Fitz Jewelry
by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
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Clean Out
• If it doesn’t fit or you haven’t
worn it in a year, put it
in the consignment, donation
or recycling basket.
• Have something nostalgic?
Store it with other memorabilia.
• Place items that need mending or altering or cleaning
in separate baskets.
• Properly store out of season clothing and shoes. upcoming
how-to entertaining
Organize classes:
• Hang like-items together in sections:
shirts, dresses, slacks, jackets, etc. spring entertaining:
• Coordinate each section by color March 24 & April 21
to make it easy to create
ensembles. girls night in:
• Invest in clear shoe boxes (try the Family Dollar), and May 26
recycle the boxes they came in. Stack shoes neatly so
that you can see and access each pair. southern entertaining:
• Hang decorative hooks to hold June 8
belts, necklaces, scarves and
other items. summer entertaining:
• Use baskets or bins to hold June 16 & July 13
purses, socks, or other items
that don’t have a “home”. closet & wine package:
A stylist – armed with your
Personalize favorite bottle of wine – will come
The last step to organizing any closet is making it your to tackle your wardrobe! Identify
own! Don’t neglect the space just because it is behind pieces to keep & toss and learn
closed doors. You start and end your day there, so what silhouettes to look for
decorate it to your tastes. A nice rug, fun light fixture, when investing in new staples.
pictures on the wall and a coat of paint can transform *$25 off the package when you
your closet into your “me” space. mention The Little Black Book!
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2) Spray on your hair while scrunching, then set in some plastic, jaw clips and let dry naturally.
3) Finger comb your locks and scrunch in some hair spray for a light hold.
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architects
Prescon, LLC
Ashley K. Jennings, AIA
Principal Architect
538 King Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.577.7030, fax 843.577.8060
email: prescon@bellsouth.net
cleaning services
MaidPure, Inc.
An Organic Cleaning Company with a Twist
Cleaning homes naturally with kid-safe, pet-friendly, non-toxic
products that leave your home sparkling clean and smelling
NOW OPEN!
fresh as can be. Visit our new Green Cleaning Boutique to pick
up the products we use to make everything from the kitchen
to the bath and baby to laundry shine. Our gift baskets make
great gifts. Shop in-store or online.
The Commons at Shem Creek,
217 Lucas Street, Suite J, Mount Pleasant, 29464
Dorsey Fairbairn 843.576.9466
Heather Fairbairn 843.576.9465
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CharlestonChicAntiques.com
framing
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3. Arrange your framed pieces South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
on the floor, making sure not to “Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
overlap any taped areas. Move, Visit our 10,000 square foot Store for Daily Arrivals of Donated
swap or adjust your pieces and Consigned Home Furnishings & Household Items.
without making multiple nail Looking to consign your household items?
holes in your wall. A portion of the proceeds help support the Center for Women.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm and Sundays noon – 5 pm
4. Move the art to the wall. 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
Starting at the top of the wall, tel 843.971.0552
transfer measurements for email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
each frame’s hanger from the www.scthriftandresale.com
tapelines on the floor.
gardening & landscaping
May
• With the weather warming up, apply 3 inches of mulch around shrubs, trees and mixed color plantings to help
keep weeds from germinating, cool the soil and help conserve moisture.
• Rake and discard all old flower blooms of camellias and any old leaves that dropped as new ones grow on the plant.
These carry diseases that can re-infect the plants down the road.
• Add 2 - 4 inches of mushroom compost to sun-loving tropicals such as elephant ears, cannas and pineapple lilies.
• Cut out the yellowing foliage of spring flowering bulbs. They no longer are making energy for next year’s floral display.
June
• Look closely for potential pest problems. Handpick pests - a natural, healthy way to take care of pest problems.
• Fertilize citrus with a slow release or ask your favorite nursery what special fertilizer they have specifically for fruit trees.
• Experiment with drought tolerant succulents. This is the month where there will be lots of treasures to pick and choose
from in the big box stores. Have fun and try some new container combinations.
• The big rose bloom is finished and it’s time to deadhead China, Tea and Noisette roses. Add 2 - 4 inches of compost as
they begin to grow new foliage before the next bloom cycle.
• It isn’t too late to plant containerized plants in the garden. The secret is keeping them watered so they can get
established during our hot summer days ahead.
pet services
Park Features:
✓ Drinking water for dogs
and handlers
✓ Bag stations and
collection cans “Be sure you have time for your pet! Pampering is
often for people, and takes a different form for pets.
✓ Water hoses for cleaning Other than a high-quality diet, basic training for
and cooling off safety and companionship and regular grooming,
affection & engaging in play/exercise is the best
✓ Entry and exit gates pampering for any pet. You don’t need to spend a lot
of money, either – paper bags can quickly become
✓ Lake access for dogs prized possessions before they hit the recycling bin!
(JICP only) Pets don’t care about materialistic possessions as we
might, but they do care about receiving
your attention.”
www.ccprc.com
-JEANINE STRATTON, Behavioral Analyst
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accommodations
Shuttle Hogs
A 12-passenger van providing reliable transportation service
throughout the Charleston area for all of your special event
needs. Available for private service including airport pickups,
wedding parties, sporting events and concerts. Please call for
special event pricing. Rest your hooves in the Shuttle Hog and
let us get you to your event safely!
tel 843.424.1323
email: shuttlehogs@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/shuttlehogs
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Use an organizational application like Evernote to store your tickets, reservations, directions to and from
the hotel, rental car receipts and other needed items you’ve booked online so that you can access them
on the fly from your PDA.
Make dinner reservations through your hotel concierge whenever possible. Restaurants often give the
best tables and the best service to these guests to maintain a good rapport with the hotel.
When on the road with the family, give your child a map. Circle your starting point and where you will
end up. Let your child play “navigator” and tell you what city or town you will pass next. Find fun facts
or makeup stories about each place you pass.
Travel frequently? Keep a bag packed with travel size toiletries. Hair products (ask for them at your
salon); Hand wipes; Toothbrush, tooth paste and dental floss; Hair ties and a brush; etc.
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Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.722.4900
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www.charlestonplace.com
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www.charlestonplace.com
• Recycled gold or platinum are
See our ad page 5
widely available
• Buy conflict-free diamonds
Stella Nova Salon Spa
and fair trade gemstones only
Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
• Antique or handed-down
Stella Nova is the bridal expert, let us prepare you for the aisle.
heirloom rings are meaningful
Bridal Gifts, Bridal Suite. Outcall Hair & Make-Up.
and the ultimate in recycling
292 King Street, Downtown, 29401
• Rings made with wood and
tel (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.577.2500, (Store)
even coconut are a sustainable
843.722.9797
alternative to metals
or 800.577.NOVA
www.stella-nova.com
See our ad back cover
bridal events
A Wonderful Wedding
A Wonderful Wedding magazine and The Charleston
Bridal Show pride themselves on quality wedding vendor
services. They screen and promote only the most
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Choose wisely for a day you’ll never forget!
July 11, 2010, from Noon to 5 pm
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Wedding professionals interested in participating can call or
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tel 843.795.7544, fax 843.795.5221
www.awonderfulwedding.com
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bridal registry
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Settings
Your Table • Your Party • Your Life
1956 Maybank Highway, The Terrace Plaza, James Island, 29412
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tel 843.795.5995
www.settingsllc.com
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❍ 2 table cloths
Fat Hen
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restaurants, Fred Neuville, executive chef of Fat Hen and
Wild Olive and the creative force behind some of Charleston’s
favorite dining establishments, has teamed with his wife Joan
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Neuville to launch Fat Hen Catering. He brings over 30 years
experience, and always says, “In Catering, the only limitation
Southern Belles
Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for
Weddings and Special Occasions
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
See our ad page 31
fitness
Lotus Flower
The day you get married is not an ordinary day. Why celebrate
with ordinary flowers? No pre-set package deals forcing you to
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fit a standard. You tell us what you want, and together we plan
for your wedding flowers. Call us to set up an appointment
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with one of our designers and visit our online gallery to start
Wedding Flowers Checklist exploring ideas. Visit us in our new location.
❍ Floral arrangements 32 Laurens Street, Charleston, 29401
for the ceremony tel 843.534.2837
❍ Floral arrangements email: info@lotusflowercharleston.com
for the reception www.lotusflowercharleston.com
❍ Bride’s bouquets
invitations & stationery
❍ Bridesmaids’ bouquets
❍ Corsages & boutonnieres
❍ Flower girl’s buds CluuCards
Custom Magnetic Cards
Shower Invitations • Save the Dates
Custom Design Services Available
tel 703.655.8883
www.cluucards.com
See our ad page 59
In Season Savings
jewelry
Talk with your wedding
planner or florist about what It Fitz Jewelry
will be in bloom during the time by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
of your wedding. You’ll save We specialize in customized jewelry for the bride,
big on the cost, and can even mother of the bride/groom and the bridal party that captures
keep it local by purchasing the essence of your special day, creating a timeless,
from a local grower! one-of-a-kind keepsake. Visit the online gallery and
contact Nikki for a design consultation.
tel 843.343.3242
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
www.taylorstewartphotography.com
Before the Ceremony
Photographer’s wedding apparel
Shoot Sheet
Bella Bridesmaid
❍ Bride having her hair styled A collection for the modern bridesmaid.
and make up applied 341 King Street Suite C, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.425.8079
❍ Bridesmaids helping the www.bellabridesmaid.com
bride get dressed
Berlins For Women
❍ Bride’s mom helping with a Bridesmaids and Party Dresses
detail like adjusting the veil or Specializing in mother of the bride and groom
zipping the dress 116 King St, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.723.5591
❍ Close ups of the Bride’s www.berlinswomenclothing.com
bouquet
Maddison Row
❍ Still shots of the Bride’s gown, Bridal Chic
shoes, something borrowed… 171 Spring Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.720.7979
❍ Bride with attendants email: info@maddisonrow.com
www.maddisonrow.com
❍ Bride with the flower girl
Mary Porter House of Couture
❍ Bride with her parents Embrace the finest expertise in Couture.
and siblings 72 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.720.1120
❍ Groom getting ready with www.maryportercouture.com
his father and groomsmen
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❍ Groom with his parents
and siblings Charleston Harbor Tours
Carolina Belle
❍ Groom with the best man Make your wedding a truly special occasion aboard the
Carolina Belle – one of Charleston’s most unique event
❍ Groom with the ring bearer locations. Whether you’re planning a rehearsal dinner,
wedding ceremony or wedding reception, delight your
❍ Groomsmen putting on guests with exceptional service, delicious food and
boutonnieres or ties the ever-changing views of Charleston’s picturesque harbor
as you cruise on the Carolina Belle.
10 Wharfside Street, Charleston 29401
tel 843.722.1112 or 843.568.TOUR
email: sales@charlestonharbortours.com
www.charlestonharbortours.com
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Drayton Hall
A timeless setting on the Ashley River for
unforgettable weddings.
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www.draytonhall.org
Wedding To Dos
to Delegate Folly Beach Holiday Inn Oceanfront
Thinking of a casual ceremony on the beach or an elegant,
There’s so much to be done, black-tie gathering? With the beach right outside our doors and
but you don’t have to do it all! over 4,000 square feet of flexible event space we have the
Delegate some of these ideal location. Our professional staff will guide you effortlessly
responsibilities: through the process of planning your special day. Located nine
short miles from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach
❍ Table and chair set up for the offers spectacular sunrises and seaside ambiance. To learn
reception. Make a diagram or more about planning a wedding at the beach, send us an email,
meet with who will help you at give us a call or schedule a tour to see the hotel in person.
the site before the big day. 1 Center Street, Folly Beach 29439
tel 843.588.6464
❍ Mark the rows or seats that email: Kelly Killeen,
are reserved for family at the Catering Manager kkilleen@follybeachhotel.net
ceremony site. Give them a www.follybeachhotel.net
diagram of the arrangement See our ad page 51
and materials.
Lowcountry Park Venues
❍ Make sure the flowers are Your wedding...Lowcountry style.
delivered from the vendor Invite your guests to fall in love with your vision.
and set up/distributed Introduce them to the wonder and beauty of salt marshes,
appropriately. deep rivers and stately oaks.
No matter your style we have the setting to begin
❍ Check with the band or DJ. your lifetime of memories.
Cooper River Room:
❍ Hand out programs. Mt Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
It’s all about the view.
❍ Greet guests as they arrive Founders Hall:
and make sure they know Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
where to sit or stand. 21st Century Lowcountry.
Legare Waring House:
❍ Lace bridesmaids’ bouquets at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
head table for reception. History. Beauty. Charm.
tel 843.852.2965
www.lowcountryparkvenues.com
❍ Keep the bride’s lipstick,
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Lowndes Grove
Nestled on 14 stunning acres on the Ashley River,
Lowndes Grove is an unrivaled Lowcountry setting
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email: info@patpropevents.com
Emergency Wedding Day Kit www.lowndesgrove.com
No need to say, “If only I had
my _____” on your big day! Willow Cove
Gather the following things Nestled in the Francis Marion Forest, featuring a
together to make your own large main lawn, beautiful flowers and foliage, 2 ponds and
wedding day “emergency kit”. a century old live oak as a glorious centerpiece.
4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, 29429
tel 843.568.4183
❍ Band-Aids
www.willowcoveevents.com
❍ Any medications
See our ad page 26
you may need
❍ Bobby pins wedding planners
❍ Make-up
❍ Hairspray Distinctive Events
❍ Clear nail polish wedding coordination, design and consulting
(for pantyhose runs) 115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401
❍ Brush tel 843.723.1355
❍ Tissues email: shasha@distinctive-events.com
❍ Baby powder or white chalk www.distinctive-events.com
(for covering stains) See our ad page 64
❍ Comfortable shoes
❍ Safety pins Tanis J. Events, LLC
❍ Spare pantyhose/stockings Where modern ideas meet old-fashioned service.
❍ Cell phone & a list of Planning and coordinating for weddings, vow renewals,
vendors numbers bat/bar mitzvahs, reunions, anniversaries and any other social
❍ Water & spirits for a occasion. Call about our $99 Getting Started Package.
pre-wedding toast with the gals Full Service Planning & Day-of Coordination • Candy Buffets
(don’t overdo it) Perfect Proposals • Surprise the Bride
Vow and Speech Writing
tel 843.847.8478
email: organizeyourevent@gmail.com
www.tanisjevents.com
All Occasions
The Party & Event Division of AAA Rentals
3555 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.554.6334, fax 843.744.3701
email: partyinsc@aol.com
www.alloccasionsparty.com
Rental Questions
Distinctive Events
Creating your distinctive vision through A good rental company will
infinitely creative design. work hand in hand with you to
Our designers find the best possible resources, pulling from make sure you have all that you
our extensive inventory of state-of-the-art design materials, need. Planning on your own or
as well as utilizing local vendors that we trust. Floral and using several different sources
foliage designers, lighting, draping and event specialists can lead to miscommunication,
work together with our planning and logistics team to perfectly so make sure you are asking the
plan and produce your dream wedding design. right questions.
We listen, hear your ideas, share in your dreams, and help
you create the day you will remember for a lifetime! ✓ How and when do I pay?
115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401 ✓ How early should I make
tel 843.723.1355 my reservation?
email: shasha@distinctive-events.com ✓ Is there a fee for changes
www.distinctive-events.com to my order?
✓ Can I pick up and return
Event DRS my order?
Dining Rental Solutions ✓ When do you deliver/pick up?
Offering premium rental items for your special event. ✓ Is there a charge for delivery?
The quality of our rental items sets us apart, and we are ✓ Do I need to be there at
committed to providing the best customer service possible, time of delivery?
ensuring that you are able to enjoy your day. ✓ Are there any special
German Crystal • Stainless Steel Flatware • Fine China requirements for delivery?
Farm Tables • Lanterns • More Unique Products (size of entrance; ramps; etc.)
tel 843.209.2267 ✓ Will you set up and take
email: info@eventdrscharleston.com down all rentals?
www.eventdrscharleston.com ✓ Do I have to wash any
of the items?
Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing ✓ What is your policy regarding
3875 Meeting Street, North Charleston, 29405 loss or damage?
tel 843.766.3366 or 800.932.5381 ✓ Looking over my order, is
www.snydereventrentals.com there anything that I need to
complete my set up? (floor with
wedding transportation the tent; fabric for furniture;
candles for votives; etc.)
Shuttle Hogs ✓ Do you need a power source
A 12-passenger van providing reliable transportation service for any of the items on my list,
throughout the Charleston area for all of your special event and who provides extension
needs. Please call for special event pricing. cords, power strips, etc.?
tel 843.424.1323 ✓ How do you anchor your
email: shuttlehogs@gmail.com tents? (important to know
www.facebook.com/shuttlehogs for venue)
See our ad page 47 ✓ What are your general rental
terms and conditions?