In a recent interview on www.VOICEforRealEstate.com, a podcast about Coastal Carolina real estate, Kevin Jayroe, a realtor who specializes in historic homes in Georgetown, quoted a recent study. The report estimates 20 million people will be moving to the East Coast, between Jacksonville, Florida to Wilmington, North Carolina. And coastal South Carolina is sure to receive the … [Read more...]
The Angels in the Details: Yoj Events
Poring over the finer details for your wedding can be onerous on your own. Finding just the right centerpieces, ordering budget-friendly bouquets and making sure that your dream venue is available can all be challenging to manage. Fortunately, Yoj Events, a premier wedding planner in the Lowcountry, specializes in those details of your big day, because every detail, no matter … [Read more...]
A Property Made for Parties: Salty Oak Farm
Lowcountry weddings are renowned for their charm and elegance, and Salty Oak Farm, a fresh face to the venue scene, is no exception. Located just a short drive away from Mount Pleasant in the wooded countryside of McClellanville, Salty Oak is a hidden gem. Venue manager Stephanie Czerwinski and her brother Alex purchased the property in 2018. “We immediately got to work … [Read more...]
Just the Right Time When to Shop for and Order Your Wedding Gown
Finding the perfect dress to wear at the altar, not to mention gathering the coordinating bridesmaid dresses, is often one of the most important details for a bride’s big day. Picking out these gowns, however, takes time and patience, so it’s even more important to be aware of how long it will take to actually get your hands on the dress once you’ve found it. “Bridal gowns … [Read more...]
Unexpected Awe: A Wedding Planner Pivots from Your Big Day to Her Own
When planning her own wedding, Natalie Knox, director of weddings and events at Boone Hall Plantation, knew she’d be poring over details, engaging vendors and curating an event that she and her then-fiancé, Hampton Rosenzweig, would treasure for a lifetime. As a professional planner for over a decade, however, Knox was not expecting the pressure she’d feel when friends and … [Read more...]
Eloping at the ‘Old Bridge’
The dream of most young women is to have the perfect wedding. These days, much time and effort (as well as money) go into the planning and orchestration of that special day. And many businesses hang their hopes on that day, too, and welcome the referrals that come from a perfectly planned and orchestrated day. But weddings haven’t always been the huge affairs they are … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Wedding Day Resource – CharlestonBrides.com
While planning an event often sounds tedious, planning your nuptials should be pure magic — including the dress, the bridal party, the shoes and the invitations. Yet, while some women already know their exact floral arrangements, others can’t tell a peony from a pansy. For ideas and inspiration, no matter where you fit, visit CharlestonBrides.com. Whether you want a … [Read more...]
Magnolia Bridal: Shop Local with Lawton Ginn
“You could say that it’s every girl’s dream to start a boutique, and after being presented the opportunity to buy a wedding boutique on the most charming street in all of the United States, well, my excitement took over and the rest is history. Opening Magnolia Bride was the leap of faith I took to find true career fulfillment,” explained owner Lawton Ginn. A one-of-a-kind … [Read more...]
Power Up Juice, Smoothies and More with Pleasant Nutrition
Improving health is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions annually. Whether that means booking that doctor’s appointment you’ve been putting off, hitting the gym or improving your diet, Pleasant Nutrition aims to help you improve your wellness. “Pleasant started three years ago when we realized there was a need for amazing-tasting healthy options,” explained … [Read more...]
Sip with a Local Sommelier: Elegant Wines for Love and Celebration
As we enter a new year in 2022, many of us are recognizing how important having meaningful relationships and pausing to celebrate life are to long-term happiness. That said, I’ve committed to contributing a sommelier column, which may help in reducing the stress of selecting remarkably tasty bottles. These wines achieve a high quality to price ratio, which I look to achieve in … [Read more...]