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New Website has Launched!

We have liftoff! The NEW CharlestonCelebrations.com site is LIVE! Check it out, and let us know your thoughts! Thanks!!

Stephen and Carol are Married!

Congratulations to Stephen and Carol! What an amazing experience!! With grad school and law school in their present and near future, we jumped in and pulled this one off in three months! What a beautiful couple!

New Website About to Launch

Stay tuned for the new Charleston Celebrations website! We've put in A LOT of hours, adding, tweaking, and editing, and it's ALMOST complete! Stay tuned for our shiny new site!!

Rosenblum-Moore Wedding, January 2, 2010

Congratulations to Anne-Patrick and Mark! It was a bit chilly, but it turned out to be such a pretty winter's day for a wedding at the William Aiken House! Best wishes to the happy couple!!

Thanks for a Wonderful 2009!

Thank you to all of the wonderful couples we've gotten to know in 2009! We really enjoyed working with each and every one of you! Best Wishes for a bright and happy future from all of us at Charleston Celebrations!

• Renee and Walt Friday--The Palmer Home and McCrady's Restaurant--March 7, 2009
• Lindsay and Michael Clever--Berkeley Country Club--April 4, 2009
• Allison and Will Grundhoefer--Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church and The Charleston Visitor's Center--May 16, 2009
• Lauren and Pete Nelson--Creek Club at I'on--May 24, 2009
• Valerie and Josh Bell--Charleston Harbor Resort and The Vue at Ripley Pointe--July 25, 2009
• Candace and Clay Goodman--The Sanctuary and The Sandcastle--September 19, 2009
• Melissa and Michael Tecosky--The Vue at Ripley Pointe--October 4, 2009
• Apryl and Ben Akery--French Huguenot Church and Society Hall--October 17, 2009
• Amanda and Adam Grimm--Legare-Waring House--November 1, 2009
• Sarah and Fred English--Tidewater Chapel and Reception Hall--November 6, 2009
• Mandy and Tucker Shealy--St. Stephen's Episcopal and Thomas Bennett House--November 14, 2009

Emergency Kit Extras

I often have brides ask what they need to have on hand on their big day, you know, "just in case". Emergency kits are a great idea (especially if you don't have a wedding planner who should have just about anything you need in a pinch), but here are a few things to add to your bag of bobbie pins, safety pins, lip gloss, and breath mints.

• Deodorant--nerves will make you sweat, and it's increased if you have a heavy dress


• Straws--keep hydrated without messing up your perfectly painted lips


• Bug Wipes--if any part of your wedding is outdoors, these are great to have on hand


• Needle and Thread--safety pins are great, but sometimes you need more than that, so it's a good idea to have thread to match the wedding party's attire


• Snacks and Water--toss a few granola or power bars in your bag in case someone's blood sugar drops, and always have a few bottles of water on hand


• Oil Blotters--a great alternative to powder to remove excess facial oil so your photos look perfect all day long


• Blister Bandages--these are amazing and a must have for shoes you're not used to


• Vendor Contact List--so important to have in a pinch, especially if you don't have a wedding planner (and PLEASE consider hiring a day-of planner, if nothing else, so you don't have to worry about your vendors on your BIG day)

I hope this helps, and best wishes to all the happy "nearlyweds" out there from Melissa and Charleston Celebrations!