The Luxe Life

Spring/Summer 2013

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The Luxe Life | Satisfy even the mightiest sweet tooth with these utterly decadent Lowcountry treats, perfect for favors and dessert spreads

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Sweet Talk (johnny@sweeteethchocolate.com; SweeteethChocolate.com) Satiate cocoa cravings with handcrafted chocolate bars from North Charleston’s Sweeteeth. Chocolatier Johnny Battles recommends the salted caramel (his most popular flavor) and the peanut butter and chipotle (its hint of spice will heat things up). Order 100 or more to receive a 50-cent discount on each.

	I Do Dec-Layer! (843/723-0700; PeninsulaGrill.com) Bring the 12-layered “ultimate coconut cake” to your reception by ordering them to-go from Peninsula Grill. For a unique display, arrange the rave-worthy treats on stands of various heights ($100 each; serves 16).

Praline Dream (843/722-1397; RiverStreetSweets.com) River Street Sweets has provided Charleston with their deliciously addictive pralines since the 1980s. Hire their chefs to make and serve the treats at your reception ($2,000 for up to 150 guests). An added bonus: newlyweds get a goodie bag to take on their honeymoon.

	Show Me the Honey (843/722-5664; SavannahBee.com) Send guests home with a sweet favor from the Savannah Bee Company, which makes their Charleston Honey from flowers gathered on the Ashepoo River. Three-ounce jars are $6; 12-ounce are $15.

Box Set (843/723-6301; KristinNewmanDesigns.com) Kristin Newman Designs dreamed up these decadent welcome boxes and teamed with Sugar Bakeshop (843/579-2891; sugarbake.com) to make them a reality. Each assortment features mini cupcakes ($1.75 each) and mini cookies ($1 each), but you can opt for pecan chewies, sandies, or tarts, too.

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A Hoppin’ Good Time

A furry friend inspires a celebration of eccentricity and elegance

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Six Simple Ideas to Steal

A wedding at the Cotton Dock shows how stunning simplicity can be

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Gilded Retreat

Southern Protocol time travels to the 1920s for a reception styled in gold-kissed glamour

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Luxe Welcome

Greet your guests with ultra-fine, curated goodie bags to wow from the start

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Love & Lavender

Seven years after becoming fast friends, a Charlotte pair weds at Lowndes Grove Plantation with a sweet ceremony steeped in hues of lavender

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House Party

Nancy Germain & Bob Creed; March 7, 2009, Family Home on Sullivan’s Island

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Bohemian Glam

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Rosy Future

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Chance Encounter

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Shipshape Style

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A Perfect Fit

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Lowcountry Loot

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Beaufort Beauty

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Family Ties

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