Well, another busy wedding season has come and gone and we lived to tell about it. Fall 2011 was one of our best seasons yet and we can't wait to share all the fun we had with all of you. Our fall season began with Jenny's wedding on September 3rd and ended with Rachel's wedding last weekend on December 3rd. It was a busy, fun, and crazy three months. We enjoyed working weddings at the Country Club of Charleston, Confederate Home, Creek Club at I'on, Founder's Hall, Summerall Chapel, Christ our King, Old Exchange Building, Francis Marion Hotel, and William Aiken House to name a few. It was such a wonderful season! In addition to some amazing and new venues, this season also brought lots of new ideas and decor as well as the opportunity to meet some fabulous Brides. We are always so lucky to get to work with such amazing Brides. Not only are they beautiful, but they are so much fun and this season's Brides definitely made it to our favorites list. Speaking of lists, we will of course be updating our preferred vendors list after this season. Charleston has so many wedding vendors and so many great ones to say the least. While we work really hard to keep our preferred vendors list short and top notch, we have to make a few additions for some new friends who really wowed us this season. Check back soon for a blog post on our new and of course old vendor favorites as well as pictures from our fabulous fall fetes!
Happy Planning!
Amanda
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
M&M Chic
Martha and Mitchell were married on Saturday, August 27, 2011 in a beautiful ceremony at the Citadel's Summerall Chapel. Their reception immediately followed aboard The Carolina Belle. Martha and Mitchell's guests enjoyed a beautiful evening on the Charleston harbor while dining on Duvall and d'lish's delicious eats and drinking champagne and South Carolina's own Firefly and lemonade. While Martha is originally from Florence, South Carolina, where her family still lives, she currently resides in California with Mitchell. Some of my favorite memories from M&M's wedding weekend are: Hurricane Irene avoided Charleston, the multicolored bridesmaid bouquets that were done by Beth at Wildflowers, Inc., and the fabulous sparkler send off. Martha and Mitchell were a joy to work with throughout the planning process and Becky and I really enjoyed getting to know their friends and family over the course of the weekend. I hope you will enjoy a few of their fabulous wedding pictures that were taken by the talented and fun team at Red Shutter Studios. Congratulations Martha and Mitchell! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Rice Planter's Chic
Southern Chic Weddings and Events was proud to be a corporate sponsor of the 2011 Rice Planter's Amateur Golf Tournament. The tournament was a wonderful success that we were proud to contribute to. The tournament week began on Monday, June 20th with a practice round for the players. Monday ended with a party under the tent on the 18th green with food, drinks, and live music by our friend, Patrick Norris. The Pro-Am was played on Tuesday and was a good time had by all - including Tim. The tournament began on Wednesday morning with players from all over the world fighting the heat for the title of Rice Planter's 2011 winner. While the heat got to some of the players, the top players finished strong with scores in the mid 60s. Wednesday night wrapped up with the annual Rice Planter's kick-off party which was a blast with skills competitions, Carrabba's catering, drinks, a simulation truck for games like Tiger Woods golf, live music, and much more. Thursday's rounds were mush like Wednesdays with lots of good scores. Things got serious on Friday as the players prepared for Friday afternoon's tournament cut. There were birdies and eagles galore on Saturday - even a Dan Marino spotting - as the player's completed their final round. Austin Cody, a Charleston local and Duke college golfer, took the prize fairly easily when it was all said and done. Overall it was a great week for all involved and a wonderful experience for Southern Chic.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Spring 2011 Chic
Wow! What a spring it has been! We've been too busy to even blog about it all...
Twelve successful and beautiful weddings in twelve weeks! We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with twelve amazing Brides and Grooms and of course with all of their talented vendors. We were all over the place this Spring with weddings in Awendaw, Mount Pleasant, Moncks Corner, Downtown, and Folly Beach. We had so much fun being at a variety of venues and implementing so many fun and fresh ideas. Our Spring Brides had many different tastes but were all fun, and of course, chic! Enjoy a few of their attached pictures.
We are looking forward to a fun and successful summer.
Make sure you are following us on Facebook (Southern Chic Weddings and Events) and Twitter (SoChicWeddings) to keep up to date on all the fun!
Happy Planning!
Twelve successful and beautiful weddings in twelve weeks! We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with twelve amazing Brides and Grooms and of course with all of their talented vendors. We were all over the place this Spring with weddings in Awendaw, Mount Pleasant, Moncks Corner, Downtown, and Folly Beach. We had so much fun being at a variety of venues and implementing so many fun and fresh ideas. Our Spring Brides had many different tastes but were all fun, and of course, chic! Enjoy a few of their attached pictures.
We are looking forward to a fun and successful summer.
Make sure you are following us on Facebook (Southern Chic Weddings and Events) and Twitter (SoChicWeddings) to keep up to date on all the fun!
Happy Planning!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Mother's Day Chic
Sarah and Malachy were married on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 - Mother's Day. The Bride and Groom chose the Legare-Waring House as the perfect spot for their wedding ceremony and reception. A big thanks to Michel at King Street Photo and Josh at Briteside Productions for sharing a sneak peak to their wedding photos and video with us. Check out their video clip here. Congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. Freidman! We loved being a part of your special day!
Monday, February 21, 2011
From Wodam to Odum ...
Kristen and Brian were married yesterday and I could not be happier for them!
I have known Kristen and Brian for about five years now. Brian, who is affectionately called by his last name, Odum, and my husband, Tim, were college fraternity brothers and have been friends since. Kristen and Odum actually caught both the bouquet and garter at Tim and I's wedding and their engagement then quickly followed. So, of course, when Kristen and Odum asked me to assist them with their wedding planning, I was thrilled!
Kristen was such a wonderful bride throughout the planning process. She was organized, thoughtful, and always smiling. Kristen really wanted a wedding that reflected both her and Odum's personalities and that is exactly what she got. Kristen pulled off a wedding full of personal touches and lots of fun while sticking to a budget.
My favorite part of the wedding was the flash mob. Kristen's bridesmaids organized a suprise flash mob for the new Mr. and Mrs. Odum and it was pulled off flawlessly. You can see the video of the flash mob by clicking here.
Of course this day would not have been possible without the help of some amazing vendors. Here is the contact information for a few that I would highly recommend ...
Ceremony and Reception Venue - Rachel at Pepper Plantation
Caterer - Francesca at Newton Farms Catering
Bar - Craig at Mix Premier Bartending
Rentals - Greg at Snyder Event Rentals
Ceremony and Reception Music - Ben with Triple Lindy
Florist - Beth at Wild Flowers, Inc.
Photographer - Liz at Liz Duren Photography
Hopefully we can get Mrs. Odum to write a little blog post on all of her fabulous D.I.Y. projects at some point. More to come on that.
A big congratulation to Kristen and Odum!
I have known Kristen and Brian for about five years now. Brian, who is affectionately called by his last name, Odum, and my husband, Tim, were college fraternity brothers and have been friends since. Kristen and Odum actually caught both the bouquet and garter at Tim and I's wedding and their engagement then quickly followed. So, of course, when Kristen and Odum asked me to assist them with their wedding planning, I was thrilled!
Kristen was such a wonderful bride throughout the planning process. She was organized, thoughtful, and always smiling. Kristen really wanted a wedding that reflected both her and Odum's personalities and that is exactly what she got. Kristen pulled off a wedding full of personal touches and lots of fun while sticking to a budget.
My favorite part of the wedding was the flash mob. Kristen's bridesmaids organized a suprise flash mob for the new Mr. and Mrs. Odum and it was pulled off flawlessly. You can see the video of the flash mob by clicking here.
Of course this day would not have been possible without the help of some amazing vendors. Here is the contact information for a few that I would highly recommend ...
Ceremony and Reception Venue - Rachel at Pepper Plantation
Caterer - Francesca at Newton Farms Catering
Bar - Craig at Mix Premier Bartending
Rentals - Greg at Snyder Event Rentals
Ceremony and Reception Music - Ben with Triple Lindy
Florist - Beth at Wild Flowers, Inc.
Photographer - Liz at Liz Duren Photography
Hopefully we can get Mrs. Odum to write a little blog post on all of her fabulous D.I.Y. projects at some point. More to come on that.
A big congratulation to Kristen and Odum!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011
Charleston, South Carolina – January 25th, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Southern Chic Weddings and Events has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Wedding Planning!
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Southern Chic Weddings and Events stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Southern Chic Weddings and Events for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
We are happy to announce that Southern Chic Weddings and Events is among the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today.
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Southern Chic Weddings and Events stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Southern Chic Weddings and Events for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
We are happy to announce that Southern Chic Weddings and Events is among the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today.
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Puppy Love Addition
I feel bad that I blogged about pets and weddings and left out one of our favorite wedding party pooches of all time. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Riley, Julie and Howie Appelt's dog. Riley was well behaved, charming, and of course looked super sharp in his suit. A big thanks to Chris of Chris and Cami Photography for sharing his wonderful talent with us. So fun!
And they call it puppy love ...
Here at Southern Chic we love love love our pets! When we came across this article on pets in your wedding, we just had to share. Enjoy!
From:
Martha Stewart Weddings
Pets in Your Wedding
As you think about who will be with you on your wedding day, those who are closest to you are likely the first to come to mind. For many , that includes a family pet. There are lots of ways to involve furry (or feathered) friends in your celebration, whether in a formal role -- as ring bearers or flower dogs, for example -- or simply as honored guests.
Determine Your Pet's Role
If you're thinking of including a pet in your wedding, there are a few things to consider. Is it appropriate for the kind of ceremony you're having? "An animal fits a certain type of affair, one at a farmhouse or a private estate, perhaps, but probably not at a fancy hotel," says Sasha Souza, a California event designer.
If the venue does not allow pets, try to find a compromise. Michael Zorek and Shelly Friedland wanted their beagle-whippet mix, Scooter, to participate in their wedding in New York City, but neither the temple in which they were marrying nor their reception site would allow pets. So the couple had Scooter meet them at the doors of the temple (escorted by a hired dog walker), then accompany them and their guests in a procession to the reception site five blocks away. Scooter wore a bow-tie collar with a tuxedo bib for the jaunt. "People got a big kick out of it," says Michael. "We made the evening news."
The type of animal you have may also help dictate his role in the wedding. Some couples with smaller, less social pets such as lizards, ferrets, or guinea pigs are content simply to have the animal present at the wedding; they may ask someone to hold the pet during the ceremony or keep the animal nearby in its habitat or cage. Not all pets are suited to a wedding, and it's important to assess the temperament of yours. Is he friendly or aggressive? Does he make a lot of noise? Does he steal food? If your pet's disposition doesn't lend itself to this type of situation, don't try to train him in the weeks leading up to your wedding.
Be Flexible
Once you've decided how to include your pet, be prepared to be flexible on the wedding day. "You can't force it," says Marc Morrone, owner of Parrots of the World pet store in Rockville Centre, New York. "If you expect your pet to perform a certain feat, have a backup plan in case he doesn't do it."
Also, consider your own personality. A relaxed attitude is crucial. During the outdoor ceremony of Sarah St. Onge and Andrew Howell in St. Helena, California, Sarah's dog, Piper, suddenly began barking. "She saw a squirrel," says Andrew. "But the barks were well timed," adds Sarah. "Piper punctuated the wedding vows and added an element of humor." And it's warm, lighthearted surprises like this that make a wedding memorable.
Planning with a Pet in Mind
Inform Your Attendants
Well in advance, inform attendants and vendors that your pet will play a role, and discuss special measures you'd like them to take. Also notify your officiant. Some may refuse to preside over a wedding that includes pets.
Never Leave Your Pet Alone
Consider hiring a handler with whom the pet is already acquainted, or have a friend be responsible for the pet during the wedding.
Anticipate Potential Hazards
Ask at the wedding site about pesticides or toxic plants on the grounds, and about creatures that might distract or threaten your pet. If your florist is adorning your pet's collar, be sure she uses nontoxic materials. And keep pets, especially dogs, someplace safe during the reception so guests won't feed them. Certain wedding fare, including chocolate, alcohol, and meat with bones, can be dangerous.
Practice Makes Perfect
Bring your pet to the site before the wedding day, and have him come to the rehearsal to practice his part if he will be participating in the ceremony.
The Other "Groom"
Take the animal to the groomer before the wedding so he'll look his best. Keep adornments minimal and easy for the pet to wear. Don't make him wear them for longer than is necessary.
From:
Martha Stewart Weddings
Pets in Your Wedding
As you think about who will be with you on your wedding day, those who are closest to you are likely the first to come to mind. For many , that includes a family pet. There are lots of ways to involve furry (or feathered) friends in your celebration, whether in a formal role -- as ring bearers or flower dogs, for example -- or simply as honored guests.
Determine Your Pet's Role
If you're thinking of including a pet in your wedding, there are a few things to consider. Is it appropriate for the kind of ceremony you're having? "An animal fits a certain type of affair, one at a farmhouse or a private estate, perhaps, but probably not at a fancy hotel," says Sasha Souza, a California event designer.
If the venue does not allow pets, try to find a compromise. Michael Zorek and Shelly Friedland wanted their beagle-whippet mix, Scooter, to participate in their wedding in New York City, but neither the temple in which they were marrying nor their reception site would allow pets. So the couple had Scooter meet them at the doors of the temple (escorted by a hired dog walker), then accompany them and their guests in a procession to the reception site five blocks away. Scooter wore a bow-tie collar with a tuxedo bib for the jaunt. "People got a big kick out of it," says Michael. "We made the evening news."
The type of animal you have may also help dictate his role in the wedding. Some couples with smaller, less social pets such as lizards, ferrets, or guinea pigs are content simply to have the animal present at the wedding; they may ask someone to hold the pet during the ceremony or keep the animal nearby in its habitat or cage. Not all pets are suited to a wedding, and it's important to assess the temperament of yours. Is he friendly or aggressive? Does he make a lot of noise? Does he steal food? If your pet's disposition doesn't lend itself to this type of situation, don't try to train him in the weeks leading up to your wedding.
Be Flexible
Once you've decided how to include your pet, be prepared to be flexible on the wedding day. "You can't force it," says Marc Morrone, owner of Parrots of the World pet store in Rockville Centre, New York. "If you expect your pet to perform a certain feat, have a backup plan in case he doesn't do it."
Also, consider your own personality. A relaxed attitude is crucial. During the outdoor ceremony of Sarah St. Onge and Andrew Howell in St. Helena, California, Sarah's dog, Piper, suddenly began barking. "She saw a squirrel," says Andrew. "But the barks were well timed," adds Sarah. "Piper punctuated the wedding vows and added an element of humor." And it's warm, lighthearted surprises like this that make a wedding memorable.
Planning with a Pet in Mind
Inform Your Attendants
Well in advance, inform attendants and vendors that your pet will play a role, and discuss special measures you'd like them to take. Also notify your officiant. Some may refuse to preside over a wedding that includes pets.
Never Leave Your Pet Alone
Consider hiring a handler with whom the pet is already acquainted, or have a friend be responsible for the pet during the wedding.
Anticipate Potential Hazards
Ask at the wedding site about pesticides or toxic plants on the grounds, and about creatures that might distract or threaten your pet. If your florist is adorning your pet's collar, be sure she uses nontoxic materials. And keep pets, especially dogs, someplace safe during the reception so guests won't feed them. Certain wedding fare, including chocolate, alcohol, and meat with bones, can be dangerous.
Practice Makes Perfect
Bring your pet to the site before the wedding day, and have him come to the rehearsal to practice his part if he will be participating in the ceremony.
The Other "Groom"
Take the animal to the groomer before the wedding so he'll look his best. Keep adornments minimal and easy for the pet to wear. Don't make him wear them for longer than is necessary.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Tech savvy chic!
Hi Everyone!
I hope 2011 is treating you right. I am loving it so far. I wanted to go ahead and fill you in on one of the big changes that will be happening at Southern Chic this year. We are going to be much more tech savvy! Yes, you heard me right. Now get excited!
I have always struggled a little with why everyone needs so many different ways to be available and to communicate with one another in this crazy world that we are all living in. Between a mailing address, a home phone, an office phone, a cell phone, answering machines, voicemails, text messageges, fax machines, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, websites, blogs and everything else that I might not yet know about, where does it end? Ahh! Can you hear the frustration / excitement in my writing? All that venting behind us, I believe we have come up with a few fun ways to keep the process of updating you all exciting for us and hopefully enough fun for you guys so you want to keep being updated!
Here goes ... Let's start with the basics first. You can always reach us the old-fashioned way by calling us at (843) 270-7837, emailing us at southernchicweddings@gmail.com, or by snail mail at 942 Beresford Court Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464. We also have what we think is a fabulous website that can be viewed by clicking here. We keep our website updated with information on us and how we came to be as well as with a variety of pictures and information to help you to decide if Southern Chic is the right fit for you. Our website address will also lead you to our blog which you are obviously reading now. Just in case ... our blog can be accessed by clicking here. From there we are hoping all of you will join us on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook is our favorite place to post. This is the best place to see pictures and videos (yes, we will be doing videos of all of our events this year to show you our amazing brides and venue transformations) and then if you want to read more you can visit our blog to read all the behind-the-scenes details. Twitter is a little bit newer for us but our main goal of Twitter, besides reaching out to more of you, is to share great articles and links that may assist you with the wedding planning process or just be for pure entertainment value. You can access our Facebook page by clicking here. We hope you will become a fan today. Finally, you can view our Twitter page by clicking here. We hope you will follow us on Twiter as well.
Thank you to all of our friends, family, colleagues, and most importantly all of our past brides who have made Southern Chic such a success for the past three and a half years. We promise to make you proud (and keep you updated) in 2011! Cheers to it!
I hope 2011 is treating you right. I am loving it so far. I wanted to go ahead and fill you in on one of the big changes that will be happening at Southern Chic this year. We are going to be much more tech savvy! Yes, you heard me right. Now get excited!
I have always struggled a little with why everyone needs so many different ways to be available and to communicate with one another in this crazy world that we are all living in. Between a mailing address, a home phone, an office phone, a cell phone, answering machines, voicemails, text messageges, fax machines, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, websites, blogs and everything else that I might not yet know about, where does it end? Ahh! Can you hear the frustration / excitement in my writing? All that venting behind us, I believe we have come up with a few fun ways to keep the process of updating you all exciting for us and hopefully enough fun for you guys so you want to keep being updated!
Here goes ... Let's start with the basics first. You can always reach us the old-fashioned way by calling us at (843) 270-7837, emailing us at southernchicweddings@gmail.com, or by snail mail at 942 Beresford Court Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464. We also have what we think is a fabulous website that can be viewed by clicking here. We keep our website updated with information on us and how we came to be as well as with a variety of pictures and information to help you to decide if Southern Chic is the right fit for you. Our website address will also lead you to our blog which you are obviously reading now. Just in case ... our blog can be accessed by clicking here. From there we are hoping all of you will join us on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook is our favorite place to post. This is the best place to see pictures and videos (yes, we will be doing videos of all of our events this year to show you our amazing brides and venue transformations) and then if you want to read more you can visit our blog to read all the behind-the-scenes details. Twitter is a little bit newer for us but our main goal of Twitter, besides reaching out to more of you, is to share great articles and links that may assist you with the wedding planning process or just be for pure entertainment value. You can access our Facebook page by clicking here. We hope you will become a fan today. Finally, you can view our Twitter page by clicking here. We hope you will follow us on Twiter as well.
Thank you to all of our friends, family, colleagues, and most importantly all of our past brides who have made Southern Chic such a success for the past three and a half years. We promise to make you proud (and keep you updated) in 2011! Cheers to it!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
2011! Our best year yet!
It is looking like 2011 will be Southern Chic's best year yet and we want you to share in the fun. We are offering a 15% discount on all of our packages from now until the end of the month. This is the perfect special for all of you ladies who were proposed to over the holidays. We'll call it our "Cheers to 2011!" special. Contact us today for our packages and pricing information and to schedule your complimentary initial consultation!
Happy Planning!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Cheers to 2011!
Happy New Year! We are so excited that 2011 is here. We are looking forward to lots of new and exciting changes this year. Stay tuned for more details and lots of fun!
Happy Planning,
Amanda
Happy Planning,
Amanda
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