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    • 05
    • Jul2021

    Level-Up Your Ceremony by Choosing a Venue with These 3 Must-Have Features

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    So you're engaged and beginning to think about the big day. While you may have an idea of a perfect place in your head where you want it to happen, sometimes it can be tough to sift through all the logistics. As it is such a significant event in your life, you want to make sure

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    • 13
    • Jun2021

    An Essential Guide to a Romantic Getaway Around South Carolina

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    South Carolina  is the perfect destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway. The area has something for every couple to enjoy, from fine dining to carriage rides along picturesque streets. Make new memories and fall in love all over again on a romantic evening out.   Some say that spontaneity is the secret to having fun

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    • 02
    • Jun2021

    3 Reasons to Get Married in South Carolina’s Top City – and 3 Reasons You Might Want to Stay

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    For those looking to get married, there are a number of historic wedding venues in Charleston, South Carolina. South Carolina’s coastline has generally been one of the fastest-growing areas in the past few years and the state’s ‘Holy City’ is one of its main contributors to this trend with its booming economy. But it is also

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    • 13
    • May2021

    Why the Holy City is Your Home for Tying the Knot

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    When it comes to holy matrimony and all its joys, what better place is there to make a marriage official than in the Holy City, especially at one of the historic wedding venues in Charleston? This is a heavenly city in the heart of South Carolina, known for its rich and proud tradition, eye-catching landmarks and

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    • 09
    • May2021

    The Early Days of the Historic Governor’s House Inn

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    Deep in the heart of the South there sits a house that has watched history pass by for nearly 250 years. It is a grand house, large, built to show off the status of the resident, in addition to providing a roof under which to sleep. Now known as the Governor’s House Inn, it is one

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    • 05
    • May2021

    The House of Former Governor Edward Rutledge

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    There are so many options for places to get married that one can easily get overwhelmed. For those about to look for a venue in which to share vows and commit to a life of togetherness, it can be helpful to have some guidelines so as not to get overwhelmed. If the couple to be wed

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    • 30
    • Apr2021

    Events You Should Attend If You’re In the South Carolina Area

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    South Carolina is a place steeped in tradition, with landmarks and events that boast the best of culture, art and entertainment. You are not left short of options when looking for things to do in the heart of the Palmetto State. If you’re a hopeless romantic or on a trip with your significant other, you can

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    • 26
    • Feb2021

    Finding The Perfect Location For The Big “I Do”

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    Getting hitched is a big deal. It's a major commitment and a public gesture that you've chosen one person above all others. The to-do list is endless: do you don a cream Calvin Klein number, or go boho and barefoot? Should you and your honey write your own vows or just Google them? Do you really

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    • 05
    • Feb2021

    Bachelor Party Planning 101: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

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    A bachelor party is a fabled event, heralded at the last real boys’ night out on the town before tying the knot at gorgeous mansion wedding venues in Charleston. While this may or may not be true, that certainly is a lot of pressure to live up to for those involved in the planning stages.  

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    • 03
    • Feb2021

    Debunking Some Common Myths About Bed and Breakfast Stays

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    There is no denying that bed and breakfasts are the way to go when it comes to enjoying taking the travel experience to a whole new level. Not only do they offer the type of attention to detail and comfortable amenities that the hotel and motel experience just can’t touch, but they also give their guests

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