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Charleston, South Carolina, knows a thing or two about romance. There’s a reason key scenes in The Notebook were filmed here. With its cobblestone streets, centuries-old architecture, and penchant for a proper celebration, the area makes a swoon-worthy setting for saying “I do.”
But before the bells ring, there are the finer details to attend to. Like building a registry of future heirlooms at Juliska, the tableware brand’s flagship store on King Street. Or finding the rings you’ll wear forever at beloved institution Croghan’s Jewel Box or Gold Creations, an acclaimed jewelry store in the Historic Charleston City Market. Of course, you’ll want to say yes to the dress at the Maddison Row South, a luxe bridal atelier housed in an 1850s home. Outfit the bridesmaids in something fabulous from Bella Bridesmaid, while the gentlemen get a distinctly Lowcountry finishing touch with handcrafted feather bow ties from Brackish.
When it’s time for the big weekend, make Hotel Bennett, overlooking Marion Square, your wedding headquarters, giving guests a luxurious home base for the party ahead. Kick things off on the water with a floating rehearsal dinner or welcome celebration aboard The Carolina Yacht Girl, where Charleston Harbor provides a spectacular backdrop for the first round of toasts. And don’t forget to bury a bottle of High Wire Distilling’s Jimmy Red bourbon before the wedding. According to Southern tradition, the ritual is said to ward off rain on the big day. (Who’s to say you can’t dig it up afterward?)
The wedding morning calls for a little indulgence at The Spa at Hotel Bennett, ending in an aisle-ready glow. And while the Holy City is home to countless spectacular ceremony sites, one of the most storied is the historic Circular Congregational Church. After making it official, let the Champagne flow and the dancing commence at the Gadsden House, a restored Federal-style mansion whose grand piazzas and elegant interiors need no embellishment, though floral arrangements by Roadside Blooms add the perfect lush touch.
For a farewell toast the morning after, gather for brunch at Upstairs at Virginia's, where the menu and atmosphere channel classic Southern hospitality. Then, while everyone else heads home, the newlyweds have one more reservation to keep. Just beyond the city, the Inn at Middleton Place offers a secluded Lowcountry retreat along the Ashley River—a mini-moon with maximum romance, and a storybook start to married life.
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a few edits before I route this to CCB.
I feel like we don't need "Love in the Lowcountry" across the top
Can we change "Charleston, Ever After" to "The Charleston Area, Ever After"
Let's actually add a DEK underneath the HED: "A wedding weekend itinerary to inspire"
Delete the first word "Few"
need a line break between paragraphs 2 and 3
change "Carolina Yacht Girl" to "The Carolina Girl yacht
"though floral arrangements by The Flower Cottage..."
I feel like we don't need "Love in the Lowcountry" across the top
Can we change "Charleston, Ever After" to "The Charleston Area, Ever After"
Let's actually add a DEK underneath the HED: "A wedding weekend itinerary to inspire"
Delete the first word "Few"
need a line break between paragraphs 2 and 3
change "Carolina Yacht Girl" to "The Carolina Girl yacht
"though floral arrangements by The Flower Cottage..."
A wedding weekend itinerary to inspire
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