Bridal Trends of 2024: “I Do” list for Wedding Festivities

If you’re recently engaged or just beginning to muck through the tasks list for your wedding day, congratulations! Your wedding is the time where you get to shine and make decisions that work for you as a couple. With that in mind, you’re sure to get unsolicited opinions and feedback from those around you who …

Popping the Question: After she says "yes" he slides the ring onto her finger.

Popping the Question: Couples Share Holiday Love Stories, Engagements

The holiday season is filled with joyful cheer, family time, social gatherings, tasty treats, opening presents and, most importantly, sharing these festive occasions with the person you love. One of the most popular times of the year to get engaged is during the holidays because people are surrounded by family and friends who truly support …

The Carriage House at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is a breathtaking wedding venue.

Why Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the Perfect Place for Your Wedding

If you are looking for a unique and memorable venue for your wedding, you might want to consider Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a historic site that offers stunning scenery, rich history, and diverse activities for you and your guests. Kelly Hobbs, Director of Sales and …

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Wondering How to Plan a Honeymoon?

When you are planning a honeymoon, decisions like where and when to go are a good start. If you add in how much you’d like to spend and start looking yourself you may realize quickly how much help a seasoned travel agent can be to keep you sane and on target! In this episode of …

CHARLESTON, SC: Bride and her bridesmaids after professional hair and makeup from Vanity Salon & Blowout Bar

Wedding Hair Styling and Makeup Tips

Online wedding destinations like WeddingWire, The Knot, Borrowed & Blue, and Aisle Society have all recognized Vanity Salon’s owner and lead stylist, Kim Coleman, as one of Charleston, SC’s top wedding stylists and we talk to her today about Vanity’s bridal services to make your day extra special. Learn more about Charleston wedding hair styling …

A happily married couple walking out of the Francis Marion Hotel after a beautiful Charleston, SC, wedding.

How to Plan the Perfect Charleston Wedding at Francis Marion Hotel

Brides-to-be have so many options when exploring Charleston wedding venues. But with so many places to choose from, where do you begin? As the Francis Marion Hotel celebrates its 100th birthday on February 7, 2024, our team at the Charleston Wedding Podcast believes that their track record of success speaks for itself!

Local Boutiques Offer Trends and Timelessness: Saying Yes to Your Dress

Every little girl dreams of her wedding day — the elegant wedding cake with dozens of layers, the perfect venue decorated with gorgeous flowers and, most importantly, the show-stopping wedding dress like they’ve seen in the movies. Considering the distinct charm and year-long perfect weather Charleston has to offer, it is no surprise brides have …

A groom adjusting his bowtie.

Everything But the Groom

First comes the proposal, then the excitement and finally…the price tag. The wedding industry suffered a significant setback during Covid, but 2022 has brought a major resurgence. According to wedding planning website The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in South Carolina is $26,000, though Charleston comes in a bit above that figure. Because …