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October 2009
Follow these five simple steps to learn where to put your Big Day dollars…and how to stretch them

July 2009
Event designer Lisa Thomas of Out of Hand offers crafty ideas on how to use the plucky daisy as your wedding theme

July 2009
Deborah Weyman & John McKinney; September 18, 2004; a Charleston manse

July 2009
Put together your own bag of tricks for day-of emergencies.

July 2009
Kelly Regan & Patrick Duffy; June 10, 2006, Summerall Chapel & Hibernian Society Hall

February 2009
Span the distance between far-flung family customs, religions, and wedding traditions with finesse

February 2009
A tropical night on a restored 1930s yacht proves rehearsal dinners need not be predictable.

February 2009
Puja Seam & Jamey Thompson; October 7, 2006, William Aiken House

January 2009
Guests will grin over to this cute carry-on and its tagalong keepsake designed by Studio R

January 2009
Allison Abney transforms vintage silks into couture clutches brides (and their maids) will cling to

January 2009
Are gifts for guests a must? A reader puts the question to us

January 2009
Pamper your skin to look and feel silky soft on your big day

January 2009
Who knows the most common beauty quandries brides face better than the hair and makeup artists who primp them into princesses? We asked local artist Ashley Perryman to field brides’ most common questions. Oh, and for a little inspiration, check out Ashley’s work in our fashion feature

January 2009
Christine Nott & Eric Jablon; April 14, 2007, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim & The William Aiken House

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The Wedding Row

April 21 2020
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April 15 2020
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April 14 2020
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April 9 2020
One of the blessings amidst the worry and tragedy of COVID-19 has been stories of everyday people serving their communities. The Lowcountry is filled with good-hearted helpers doing what they can....

April 8 2020
Hello There James moved to Chicago from Ireland to experience life American-style; Kierstin had moved to Windy City from Atlanta to pursue her PhD in childhood special education. His roommate knew...

April 7 2020
The year: 2009. The setting: a high school homecoming dance in Columbus, Ohio. The cast: Hayley, a junior and Collin, a senior. The sparks: flew. That sweet start propelled today’s cuties into a 10-...

April 3 2020
First, take a deep breath. Lisa Thomas, the guru behind Charleston, South Carolina’s Ooh! Events (an event goliath that’s part planning hub, part florist, part rental house, etc.) and owner of the...

March 31 2020
We can’t say it enough during these worry-filled days: a planner sure takes the worry off your wedding planning plate. Not only do they thrive in the middle of fast-paced crises, their fix-it selves...