So now that you know what to do, see and eat in Charleston, here is a handy-dandy cheat sheet of trusted vendors to help you plan your wedding in the charming southern city. All of these folks should be used to working with out-of-town couples who might not reside anywhere near Charleston. A huge and sincere thank-you to Dr. Valerie Frazier-Gresham of the Charleston Multicultural Bridal and Events Association for assisting with this list.
Venues
Lowcountry Park Venues (Cooper River Room, Founders Hall, Legare Waring House – pictured above)
Wedding Planners
Your Signature Events by Michelle Summers
Photographers
Hair & Makeup
Charleston Events Hair & Makeup
Bakers
Catering
Benjamin Dennis (Personal Chef) [email protected]
Florists
Bakeries
Bridal Attire
*BONUS* – If you and/or your guests are searching for something fun and off the beaten path to do while in Charleston, consider a day trip to Kiawah Island. The beautiful and serene beaches, world-class golf courses and relaxed atmosphere will make you forget you’re still in the U.S.!
If you reach out to any of the vendors above, be sure to mention BlackBridalBliss.com sent ya!
View a touching video from Tamika and Juan’s wedding day here. Get Triple B’s insider travel tips on America’s other favorite wedding destination, Las Vegas, here.
[Top image, courtesy of: Fiaforever.com and bottom image, courtesy of kiawahisland.com.]
now i wanna go to kiawah island too! that pic is beautiful!!!
@Marie – You should go! Kiawah Island is just one of the many under-the-radar islands right off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia. There are many and from what I hear they’re all beautiful.