Lauren + Bill | Magnolia Plantation| Charleston, SC

02.16.17

Lauren and Bill’s wedding was held at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and included so many details that personalized their wedding to reflect the spirit of the bride and groom. As Lauren and Bill walked down the aisle out of their ceremony as husband and wife, guests were given purple and gold streamers to toss into the air– a nod to their alma mater, JMU. The party continued in the River House, where the details were so beautifully captured by Dana Cubbage Photography. The venue was enveloped in pink and gold and featured hints of southern culture as they incorporated cotton and magnolia leaves throughout their décor. Branch Design Studio provided just the right florals, and Dodeline Design designed their unique escort cards and invitation suite. Lauren and Bill’s celebration concluded with a firework display… how’s that for starting a new marriage out with a bang?! Go check out Borrowed and Blue to see more of Lauren and Bill’s wedding!

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Pianos, Oysters, Craft Beer – 3 Ways To Make Your Rehearsal Dinner Different

02.02.17

Gone are the days of simply just sit down rehearsal dinners. Sweetgrass Social has seen an influx of rehearsal dinners turned welcome parties. We have a few favorite spots in Charleston, South Carolina area to get your wedding weekend off to a fantastic and unique start.

FILL RESTAURANT AND PIANO BAR

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Fill Bar is set to celebrate their one year anniversary in February of this year. Fill Bar is happy to work with you to plan a perfect welcome party or rehearsal dinner. The best part about this location is that you can choose to have dueling piano players perform at your event. And trust us, they will have your guests up dancing and singing along! Their delicious food, creative cocktails, and dueling pianos will be a perfect start to a wedding weekend.

LEON’S FINE POULTRY & OYSTERS

Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Situated on upper king street Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oysters is a Southern Cliche. Serving cocktails, cold beer, oysters and fried chicken. Oyster roasts are a classic fall and winter event. Leon’s has recently refinished an outdoor space perfect for a lowcountry oyster roast.

PALMETTO BREWERY

Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Palmetto Brewery is the first micro brewery to open in Charleston since Prohibition. Their tasting room offers a variety of taps and a short tour of their facility. Their outdoor space is complete with yard games, a stage, and the occasional food truck. Palmetto Brewery is sure to give your guests a piece of Charleston’s history, great craftsmanship, and a good time.

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The Guide to Your Next Wedding Outfit

11.01.16

How many times have you opened a wedding invitation, looked at the theme, and asked yourself what in the world do I wear? Deciding on what is appropriate or not is hard and when you ask other guests you know attending, they are just as unsure.

Here are some suggestions from The Black Tux Style Guide to ensure that you do not show up over or under dressed to any wedding this season!

Still can’t picture an outfit you want to wear? Here are some examples of the most popular categories from a few of our weddings:

Now the question is, where do you get these outfits? The Black Tux allows you to customize and build your own tuxedo and suit rentals so you can look your best for any event! And ladies, as we’re sure you already know, department stores can be some of the best spots to find an outfit anywhere from casual to black tie. Some of our favorites include Belk, Nordstrom, or Macy’s.

Whatever you find for your next event, we know you’ll look gorgeous!

Last Fling Before the Ring in Charleston

09.29.16

Charleston, South Carolina is quickly becoming a hot-spot for Bachelorette parties. Whether you are looking for a quiet weekend away with the girls or something a little less tame, Charleston has it all. From relaxing spas to rooftop bars, the activities range from mild to wild, and we are here to help you through it.

The most important thing to remember while organizing a Bachelorette weekend trip is to plan ahead. The last thing you will want to deal with is arriving with your party only to realize that you should have made reservations ahead of time. So be proactive! Plan ahead to ensure that your Charleston weekend goes off without a hitch.

Restaurants:

Halls Chophouse: A family owned steakhouse located on King Street, this restaurant is known for having the best steaks in Charleston.

39 Rue de Jean: “Rue” as it is lovingly referred to by locals, is known for their hearty robust Parisian cooking, extensive wine list, and enthusiastic service.

Eleve: Modern american cuisine with a coastal influence, locally sourced ingredients, and a fun eclectic atmosphere makes this rooftop bar and restaurant a must for your Charleston visit. Located on the rooftop level of the Grand Bohemian Hotel be sure to chcek out this one.

O-Ku: The best sushi in town (at least in our opinion). Known for their authentic Asian cuisine with a hint of southern flare. This is perfect for any party craving some fresh sushi and its central King Street location is in the heart of downtown.

Magnolias: Magnolias is famed for its sophisticated take on traditional southern cooking, a great spot for a Bachelorette brunch.

Stars Restaurant: This 1930’s style grill room boasts Charleston’s only rooftop bar with a 360° view of the downtown historic district including the famed steeples.

Coast: The freshest seafood in Charleston, housed in an old warehouse, this restaurant is a must if seafood is your thing.

FIG: The acronym doesn’t lie the food IS good, in fact it is really good! Definitely a great stop for your Bachelorette weekend!

Bars:

The Republic Bar and Lounge: Featuring an outdoor lounge area, this King Street bar is centrally located and perfect for a night out drinking with the girls.

Henry’s House: Live music every night makes this downtown bar a must for both locals and visitors alike. You can also cross over to NV right from Henry’s rooftop for a club vibe with great dancing!

The Rooftop at Vendue: A great rooftop bar with views of the water, a great spot for cocktails.

Midtown: Live entertainment five nights a week, and an outdoor patio make this the perfect spot for happy hour.

Prohibition: This speak-easy themed bar has live Jazz music every Friday night and is the perfect spot for a night full of dancing.

Spas/Salons:

The Spa at Belmond Charleston Place: This luxury spa is one of the top rated spas in the Charleston area, with a central downtown location and a long list of relaxing treatments. There are group packages as well but make sure to book in advance so as not to miss out on this amazing spa.

Tease Blow Dry Bar: This local blow-dry bar is a great spot for a day of pampering in Charleston. Book your blowouts in advance because this place books up quickly.
Gorgeous Glo: Need a spray tan for your trip to Charleston? Gorgeous Glo will give you one that will have people asking you if you just returned from the islands. They also offer blowouts and makeup!

Tours/Activities:

Old South Carriage Company: These horse drawn tours of Charleston are perfect for a daytime group outing. With a variety of tour options Old South Carriage Tours are a great way to get to know the historic downtown Charleston area.

Beach Yoga with Serenity Tree: They offer special Bachelorette packages that let you start off your Bachelorette weekend with a fun, relaxing and energetic yoga session.
Wine Blending at The Bohemian: What could be better than creating your own bottle of wine? The Bohemian offers a class that teaches you about the different flavors of wine and let’s you become the winemaker. Blend, taste, create a custom label, and bottle up your wine to take home! This is truly an experience you won’t forget.

The lists of restaurants, bars, and things to do could go on and on! Whatever you decide to do, we know you will love your time in this fun city with your best girls!

Sustainable Solutions – rEvents

07.08.16

In today’s world, it has become increasingly popular to “go green”. Many couples try to incorporate sustainable actions in their weddings, whether they are big or small. One company, rEvents, is dedicated to repurposing and reusing materials to benefit the Charleston community.

Sarah Bella Slagsvol started rEvents after seeing the lack of opportunities to minimize waste in the event industry. Launched in January 2016, the company is a nonprofit that will pick up your reusable event materials for free, and deliver them to a charity of your choice. They are involved with charities in the Charleston area, such as hospitals, homeless shelters, foster care services, and more. They will take goods like flowers, linens, vases, votives, and any other items you would like to donate.

One of their most popular services is repurposing bouquets and redistributing them in the community. After picking up your flowers, they rearrange them and create mini “Bedside Bouquets.” The bouquets are accompanied by a ribbon and greeting tag, with a message from those who donated. rEvents can also provide table cards for your event to inform your guests of your donation. Any flowers that are unusable are locally composted.

rEvents provides services for more than just weddings! They will pick up materials from galas, corporate events, dinner and birthday parties, as well as bridal and baby showers.

Love this company but have no events coming up? You can get involved by donating, volunteering or spreading the word about rEvents! Check out their website for more information.

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Lauren + Bill | Magnolia Plantation| Charleston, SC

Pianos, Oysters, Craft Beer – 3 Ways To Make Your Rehearsal Dinner Different

The Guide to Your Next Wedding Outfit

Semiformal/Dressy Casual

Beach Formal

Black Tie