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The Lowcountry is for lovers
LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com
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ilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry are known for many things. The beauty, the beach, the weather, the golf, the culture, the food, the lifestyle … the list goes on and on. We also happen to be a world-class wedding destination. Each year, couples from all over come to the island and mainland to exchange their vows and begin the rest of their lives together. The beauty of the Lowcountry makes the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding. Monthly has always recognized the impact the local wedding industry has on our economy. We have published bridal content in every issue for as long as I can remember. In 2008, many wedding vendors and advertisers suggested we take it a step further and host an annual bridal show. It
was a no-brainer — a chance to introduce soon-to-be brides and grooms to the best florists, photographers, caterers, bakers, videographers, dress makers and venue hosts our area has to offer. This year’s show takes place from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. If you are in wedding mode or know someone just engaged, don’t miss this four-hour event. In this issue we give extra love to the local bridal industry with a special bridal section. Inside you will find two amazing articles from acclaimed local wedding author Robyn Passante, along with three profiles of beautiful Lowcountry weddings. This truly is the perfect place to have the wedding of your dreams. Find more information online at hiltonheadmonthly.com. February is also Black History Month. A good portion of this magazine is dedicated to honoring the Gullah/Geechee culture of the Lowcountry and the many great people that keep the rich heritage alive. Be sure to embrace the area’s history by attending one of the many Gullah Celebration events happening this month at the Coastal Discovery Museum, First African Baptist Church, Zion Missionary Church, St. James Baptist Church, Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort, Mitchelville Park and the Sea Pines Resort Conference Center. Also, don’t forget about Valentine’s Day. This issue features the most romantic restaurant tables inside the area’s most romantic restaurants along with everything else you need to melt your significant other’s heart on Feb. 14. I want to thank “A Floral Affair” for creating the perfect backdrop for this month’s photo shoot. We hope you enjoy this issue and are off to the best year of your life in this beautiful place we call home. M
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ABOUT THE COVER: With February being our 2014 Bridal Issue, we wanted both our Hilton Head Island and Bluffton covers to convey the beauty of Lowcountry weddings. Of the many great couples we had to choose from, we ended up selecting Alyssa Gordin and Tom Grugan’s wedding at Palmetto Bluff. Both images were taken by Clay Austin Photography.
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