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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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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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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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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Planning on saying “I do” next year? Traditionally, when we think of our “big day,” it encompasses cake trends, color pallets, floral arrangements, and the excitement that comes with tying the knot. When looking for your “something old,” consider one of the many historic wedding venues in Charleston.   Over the years, couples have transitioned from

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Planning a wedding and reception is a daunting task that requires time, research, budgeting, and decisions large and small. More and more, today’s couples are looking for a city and venue that will attract out-of-town guests with amenities and fun things to do. For many, the clear choice is a historic wedding venue in Charleston, South

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What bride doesn’t dream of making a grand entrance down a centuries-old curved staircase? Just imagining the faces of their guests as they prepare to say their “I do’s” in a historic mansion will bring joy and pride to the happy couple. The gorgeous crystal chandeliers, period wallpaper, and dramatic fireplaces provide the perfect backdrop for

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Reservations in a Historical Mansion   Experience the feeling of what it is like to be immersed in history by planning a trip to Charleston. Reserve a room or an entire 1700 historical mansion. Walk and live in the same rooms where the Founding Fathers slept, sat, talked, and ate. The ambience is unlike any found

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Many travelers have never stayed in a bed and breakfast, or “B&B”, and have never realized they could stay in a historic mansion as a pampered guest. They may feel B&Bs are just for honeymooners or romantic weekends. In fact, B&Bs offer extraordinary service, modern amenities, gourmet cuisine, and décor unmatched by the big chain hotels.

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The date is set. Now it’s time to select the location for your perfect wedding event. You’ve spent hours dreaming about getting married in one of Charleston’s stately mansions, and you’ve done your research. But there is something not quite right about each location you’ve looked at. Finally, you discover The Governor’s House Inn Bed &

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