Advice + Budget

January 2012
Fabulous Frocks’ Sarah Black explains how to save stylishly

January 2012
<p> Up the hip and homespun factor on your wedding fare with a local food truck</p>

September 2011
Bridal portraits make a comeback, especially for the theatrically minded

February 2011
Hire a plein air painter to capture the magic in a “new” medium

February 2011
A wedding concierge just might save the (big) day

February 2011
Think prenups are only for Mr. and Mrs.? Think again!

August 2010
Learn from Lowcountry couples left in the lurch how taking out a policy on your Big Day can save your bottom line

August 2010
Turn to Palmetto State poets and wordsmiths for ceremony readings

August 2010
From sweets to save-the-dates, the shops on Cannon and Spring streets are wedding-central

August 2010
Split-second decisions, a little luck, and lot of focus helped one local couple pull off a dream wedding in a scant three months

June 2010
Save bunches with these simple tips

March 2010
Step-by-step instructions to go from Ms. to Mrs. in South Carolina

March 2010
Use our Q & A to make your “I dos” legal

February 2010
Reception magic, flower power, and common sense advice

February 2010
One Lowcountry bride who’s been there, penned that, and two seasoned officiants share their tips for telling it like it is

February 2010
Jennifer Koshorek & James Rader, June 12, 2009, Alhambra Hall

February 2010
Cameron Ulmer & James Wolf; May 16, 2009, Private Downtown Home

February 2010
Elle McGee & John Kleckley; May 16, 2009, Private Home in Charleston

February 2010
Ashley Taylor & Mark Cashell; April 11, 2009, Private Home on Wadmalaw Island

February 2010
Kimberly Turnbull & Aaron Alexander; May 9, 2009, Folly Beach

February 2010
Nancy Germain & Bob Creed; March 7, 2009, Family Home on Sullivan’s Island

February 2010
Meredith Sheffer & Eric Rose; May 24, 2009, St. John’s Lutheran Church & Historic Rice Mill

February 2010
Maren Anderson & Michael McClintock; May 2, 2009, Morris & Bowen’s islands

February 2010
Jacquelyn Glover & Jeremy Hiott; June 5, 2009, Folly Beach

The Wedding Row

April 21 2020
A Globetrotting Courtship When Patrick (United Kingdom native) met Liz (Mizzouri born) in Atlanta, they hit it off …  and then realized they only had a few weeks to get to know each other. Five...

April 15 2020
A Charleston Pup-Posal Dena moved to Charleston from New York City and Andrew (Drew) moved to Charleston from Columbia, South Carolina … then eHarmony worked its magic to bring the pair together....

April 14 2020
Swipe Right On a Sunday afternoon in Michigan, Meghan downloaded Tinder … and there was Robert (Rob). “He was SO handsome, like movie-star handsome, and his profile was interesting and genuine,” she...

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...