Guide to Planning Your South Carolina Wedding

Also see: Beach and Plantation Weddings

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Everything You Need for the Big Day

Wedding, Reception, and Rehearsal Dinner Locations

• SC churches, temples
• SC wedding chapels
• SC wedding venues, wedding reception sites

Bridal Shops, Wedding Gowns, Tuxedos, Rings

• Bridal shops, wedding dresses
  – Bridal shows in SC
  
• Jewelers, jewelry stores - be sure to choose wedding rings in time to have them resized and engraved if you'd like

Capturing the Event

• Wedding photographers - for rehearsals, weddings, and receptions - some brides also have a bridal portrait made in advance
• Videographers

Flowers, Food, and Entertainment

• Florists
• Caterers
• Bakeries, wedding cakes
• Bands
• Disc jockeys | Making sure you pick a good DJ

Planning Resources

• Wedding plans – Charleston Weddings Magazine - a wedding checklist and timeline to help you organize your to-do list
• Wedding and event planners - Couples with limited time, or those planning a wedding in another city, sometimes choose to hire a wedding planner to help them organize their wedding. Wedding planners typically charge a percentage of the couple's total wedding budget.
  

Transportation

• Limousine services
• Airports, buses, trains
  

Last but Not Least ...

• South Carolina marriage licenses - how and where to obtain
  – South Carolina marriage and domestic relations laws

Resources for Wedding Guests

• Places for Guests to Stay:
  – SC Hotels
  – SC Bed and Breakfasts
  – SC vacation rentals
  
• SC transportation - buses, airports, trains
  
• Golf courses in SC - perfect for the groomsmen!
• Day spas in SC - perfect for the bridesmaids!