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Dear Reader, Welcome to the 2008 Event Planning Guide. It’s hard for me to believe, but this is our 11th year producing the Guide. I’ve said this in previous intro letters to this publication and, to put this year’s publication in context, it bears repeating. The original concept for the Guide was born of the recognition that, because the Charleston market was dominated by small businesses like ours, most of our readers were busy operating their companies and didn’t have the time or resources to devote to event planning until the event date loomed large enough to command attention. Then, someone would get stuck with all the planning, and a mad scramble would ensue to pull it all together. So, our original intention was to publish a guide to help the neophyte event planner produce a credible event, and we saw ourselves as the saviors of the common working stiff. At least when the boss stuck you with the annual holiday party, an Event Planning Guide could come along with the assignment and you could come out of it all with a smile on your face and some pats on the back.

After that first year, it became apparent that we had underestimated the need for the Guide in the marketplace. We soon found that not only small businesses needed it, but larger companies with a designated staff for events, as well as professional event planners, valued it as a handy reference. One of the blessings of being in this market is the depth of event planning experience that exists here, and many of these event experts have helped us with feedback and content through the years. With their help and advice, we expanded the offerings to include the kinds of lists and directories that everyone planning business events could use. And, again, we underestimated the number of uses for the Guide in the marketplace.

Not long after thinking that we were on target with a business event planning tool, we began to get calls and e-mails from people out of state requesting copies of our Guide. And they were mostly female. Upon investigation, we discovered that the Guide was sought-after as a tool for planning weddings. So we gathered our allies in the event CEO and Publisher industry and incorporated their wedding advice into the guide.

The knowledge gained from feedback both from our readers and from professionals in the community has provided a valuable lesson for us in the context of the Event Planning Guide. And the lesson is that, although our predominant focus is business, we are people who have lives beyond the weekly 9 to 5, and events are one of the important ways we bring meaning and celebration into our lives. So we have continued to refine this publication to serve the needs of our business community and have expanded its focus to serve the personal lives of our readers.

You would have to be living in a cave not to observe the occurrence of a very real shift away from wasteful consumption and toward green practices and environmentally conscious behavior. So we are beginning to incorporate as many of those ideas into your Event Planning Guide as we can. Also, an event is the antithesis of the electronic world. I would much prefer to shake a hand than send an e-mail, yet there are ways the two realms can complement each other, and some useful models are beginning to emerge. Again this year, we have added ideas for using technology to improve the overall event experience.

The hospitality industry continues to be a driver of the local economy, and, as a lifelong resident, it is so much more than that to me. The entertainment options seem limitless and the dining choices are mind-blowing. Heck, I’m even starting to think of myself as a “foodie.” So if you are a professional event planner, thank you for your input over the years, and I hope this guide continues to be a useful resource. If you are planning a wedding — mazel tov! And if you are in a small business, like our originally intended user, and the holiday party just got dumped in your lap, never fear — it’s the Event Planning Guide to the rescue!

Grady Johnson

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contents Corporate Meetings & Conventions ............. 4

Lists & Directories ...................................... 44

Convention planning checklists ....................................... 6

Map of Area Attractions ................................................ 46

Sample budget ................................................................ 6

Bus Tour Companies ..................................................... 47

Corporate event planning checklists ............................... 8

Carriage Tour Companies ............................................. 47

From the beginning to the end ....................................... 12

Corporate Gifts/Awards ................................................ 48

Beyond the PowerPoint ................................................. 14

Entertainment, Professional Speakers and Workshops... 48

Using the Convention & Visitors Bureau......................... 10

Florists .......................................................................... 49 Party Rental Companies................................................ 50

Business Casual ..........................................18

Photographers ............................................................... 51

Putting the funds in fundraising ..................................... 20

Specialty Invitations, Paper Stores, Printers .................. 52

Proper attire .................................................................. 22

Transportation Services................................................. 53

Team-building activities combine fun, learning .............. 24

Videographers .............................................................. 54

Plan some fun into your next meeting agenda .............. 25

Golf Courses ................................................................. 55

Technical worksheet for events..................................... 26

Area Attractions ............................................................ 56

Charleston-area events ................................................ 27

Caterers ........................................................................ 58 Event Planners ............................................................... 61

Lifestyle ...................................................... 30

Hotels with Meeting Facilities ........................................ 63

From Facebook to Flickr ............................................... 32

Restaurants with Banquet Facilities .............................. 68

Party time...................................................................... 34

Unconventional/Outdoor Meeting Venues..................... 70

Wordwise: Proper wording for wedding invitations ....... 35

Exhibition Centers ......................................................... 73

Beach events ................................................................ 36 Setting the table ............................................................ 38 Wedded bliss ................................................................ 40

Index of advertisers ...................................................... 74

Greening your event ..................................................... 42

Index of companies....................................................... 74

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Corporate Meetings & Conventions Convention planning checklists ......................... 6

From the beginning to the end ......................... 12

Sample budget .................................................. 6

Beyond the PowerPoint ................................... 14

Corporate event planning checklists ................. 8

Using the Convention & Visitors Bureau........... 16

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Convention planning checklists

✓ Plan for success: No matter the size of the convention, the overall organization varies little. The formula for a successful convention includes a wellestablished plan; clearly defined goals and objectives; organized volunteers; solid financial administration; and functional committees for finance, accommodations and public relations/advertising.

For a list of hotels with meeting facilities, see page 63.

Accommodations Committee checklist

Find out date of arrival and departure for the majority of the group.

Make a tentative booking of rooms.

Obtain information on the hotel and rates to send with promotional material.

Have emergency housing available for latecomers.

Record expected time and date of each attendee’s arrival.

Maintain regular liaison with the hotel regarding reservations.

Get information on exhibit locations and storage for exhibit

Sample budget

materials.

Expenses Mailing and postage

Public Relations/ Advertising Committee checklist

Prepare direct-mail materials to promote attendance.

Prepare write-ups for newsletters and association publications.

Send advance information to the media and invite the media to the event.

Set up a press table or a separate pressroom, if appropriate.

Obtain copies of all speeches in advance to give to the media and arrange for the speakers to be available for interviews.

Arrange for a photographer.

Provide news releases and photos of the speakers for their hometown papers.

Finance Committee checklist

Find out when payment is due for various functions.

Decide on ticket prices.

Determine policy on accepting checks and giving refunds.

Find out when payment is due to speakers and extra help.

Determine the cost and number of meals as well as guarantee on number of meals.

$________________

Printing

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Signs and decorations

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Speakers

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Registration staff/materials

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Extra help

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Transportation

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Entertainment

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Meeting room or rooms

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Snacks

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Meals

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Gratuities

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AV equipment rental

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Gifts

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Miscellaneous

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Total

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Income Registration fees

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Contributions

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Sponsorships

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Exhibit space rentals

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Determine whether VIP accommodations will be paid for by your organization.

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Corporate event planning checklists Before the event:

Determine event goals and objectives. This is especially important with client events and sales meetings, as it will help you keep on track.

Identify possible dates for the

meeting. No matter what date you pick, someone will complain it doesn’t work. Thinking ahead and checking with others on possible conflicts can limit the inconvenience for all parties.

Prepare a preliminary agenda and

guest list to help set the criteria for the venue.

Prepare a preliminary budget.

Unless you manage your corporate event closely, the budget can grow unexpectedly.

Send meeting requirements to

selected sites with requests for written proposals. If you are signing a contract, get a written proposal so there won’t be surprises.

Review site proposals from

responding suppliers, select potential sites and begin site negotiations with potential venues.

Whenever possible, speak to companies that have hosted similar events at the venue.

Conduct site visits as required. This is important when you’re using the facility for the first time. Determine security needs at the location.

Negotiate hotel rates and blocks.

If you use hotel meeting rooms for the event, you could get a significant discount on sleeping rooms.

Determine preliminary food and

beverage requirements and negotiate menus and prices. It’s all negotiable, but keep in mind that the more you customize the deal, the more you’ll have to manage.

Establish a theme and preliminary

graphics for the logo, program, etc.

Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your corporate brand.

Consider hiring a printer for

Order special decorations for the

Add any deadlines and other

Prepare and order the signs. This

As the event gets closer:

Arrange for travel and housing of all

invitations, programs and agendas. requirements to the timetable.

Form committees as required. The larger the event, the more work to be done. Make life easier by getting others involved. Organizations that have regular events should consider forming standing committees that meet regularly.

Develop a promotional strategy.

Do some PR for the event.

Calendar notices, press releases and interviews may all be appropriate, depending on the size of your event.

For nonprofit or charity events, line up sponsors. Prepare and mail letters to potential event sponsors requesting consideration in their budgets.

Identify needs for outside consultants, specifying requirements.

If you are charging admission to

the event, establish registration fee structures and policies, and be sure to include clear cancellation policies.

Invite and confirm key speakers.

This includes people within your organization. Don’t assume anyone is automatically available.

Obtain audio-visual needs from speakers and presenters, and order all necessary equipment.

Review, update and confirm final event budget.

Identify and communicate

on-site responsibility areas for committees and volunteers. Set up training for volunteers and educate them about your expectations.

Select and order speaker gifts and awards.

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event.

is another opportunity to build your brand. staff and VIPs.

The day of the event:

Have a staff/volunteer meeting to

review responsibilities, procedures and overlap areas such as registration. Taking 10 minutes for an informational and motivational meeting will save headaches later in the day.

Confirm and monitor pickup of all rental equipment and supplies.

Immediately afterward:

Pack and inventory all material.

Many of your collateral materials are reusable — and they’re a big investment.

Do financial reconciliation. Gather

the invoices and make sure you have been billed correctly and that you pay in a timely fashion. Watch expense reports, an area where a lot of costs can be hidden.

Perform post-budget performance

review. Were you on budget? Could you have saved money?

Write and mail thank-you letters.

Collect and organize data for final

meeting reports. Get evaluations from staff, volunteers and consultants to determine what went right and what could be improved on so next time goes more smoothly. ✱ continued page 10

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Corporate event planning checklists ✱ continued from page 8

Check it twice:

The Room

Giveaways/Prizes

Location Caterer Liquor Bartenders Linens (tablecloths, napkins) Menu Cake Votives and votive candles Napkin rings Table candy Table games Glitter or confetti Bathroom florals

T-shirts Caps Tote bags/baskets Pens, notepads Theme-oriented items Premiums, with company logo for corporate event

Other

Photographer or videographer Registration table Gift table Information table Out-of-Town Guests

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You should use this checklist twice: when you order supplies, decorations, etc. for your event and again on the day of your event to make sure everything has arrived and is in place. For a list of event planners, see page 61.

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Weekend-at-a-glance or itinerary Maps to and from airport and other locations

Welcome gifts Transportation Other_________________ Decorations

Sign-in board Message book Centerpieces Welcome sign Band backdrop Balloon bouquets Buffets – decor and signage Ceiling treatments Outside lobby area Seating cards

Table cards Directional signage Easels Theme-oriented signs Company display

Printed materials

Invitations to ceremony, party, benefit or main event

Invitations to reception (if applicable)

Entertainment

DJ Band Music during cocktails Other entertainment (caricaturist, magician, etc.)

Photo favors Special presentation: Who to emcee? Who to present?

Roasts/toasts Audio-visual needs Other (theme-oriented)

Response cards Response envelopes Seating cards Table cards Cocktail napkins Matches Programs Agenda Newsletter Source: thegreatevent.com

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Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Roaring 20 event.

From the beginning to the end give your event plenty of thought, attention to detail The Goal

guest and that person sends a RSVP for six? Be sure to include a phone number for the event planner or someone at your company who is knowledgeable What is the goal of your event? Be very clear about this and think, think, about the event and can answer those RSVP-related questions. think about how to maximize the results. Is this a free-for-all cocktail party, Everyone in your office should pour over the final list to make certain all a seated event with a defined message, a product launch or a client thankaspects are correct. Check addresses and spellings of names and titles. Nothyou event? Regardless, you should be clear on your invitation if there is a schedule of events and timing. Some guests may not be able to stay the entire ing is more embarrassing than sending an invitation to someone who has time. Others may wish to come late or leave early. Your guests will appreciate been gone for an extended period of time or your invitation doesn’t arrive because the person or business moved. knowing the time obligation of the event.

The Budget

Event Timing

Be clear on any budget restrictions so you match up the right venue and menu with the number of guests who are attending. As you come up with that budget number, build in some flexibility, based on the number of guests invited. If fewer guests come will you choose to spend the extra money in your budget? What if more people RSVP than you anticipated? Be prepared for those budget changes.

If your event is timed for just after work, consider what your guests may be doing after the party. The prospect of a cocktail party in downtown Charleston after work becomes more attractive if it is within walking distance to good restaurants. The idea of asking guests to drive to an outlying area becomes much more attractive for a luncheon (top it off with iced tea in to-go cups for the drive back to the office).

The Date

Wow Them in the Beginning

Check your local events calendar to compare your event date to other events happening in the community. See page 27 of this Event Planning Guide for a list of upcoming events in the Charleston region.

If possible, arrange parking for your guests. At some venues, you or your guests have to pay for parking. If this is the case, be sure to mention it on the invitation. If you are at a plant or warehouse, have golf carts driven by employees with name tags to transport your guests from the parking lot to the facility. Want to really make it unique? Bring in the bicycle taxis.

Invitations

Do not skimp on invitations. An impressive invitation furthers your goal Wow Them in the Middle of thanking old clients or building relationships with new ones.

If possible, have your staff greet guests at the parking lot or at the front Be clear on the invitation who you are inviting. An entire office? One person? One person and a guest? Your event space may be specific and only door. And, most importantly, greet them as they are leaving and thank them allow so many guests. What will you do when you send an invitation for one for coming. Your attention to detail will reinforce the quality of your work.

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Great Food … for the right time of day Great food does not have to mean expensive food. For a cocktail party, consider a cheese monger with dessert wines. For a luncheon or dinner, think about a first course of soup and salad or appetizer and salad. A demitasse cup of she-crab soup is a great meal starter. Or for a luncheon, gazpacho and a chilled seafood salad could be a great starter.

Be carb-conscious. The last thing you want to do is put your guests to sleep.

If you are having a served meal, ask your chef whether he or she might be able to announce the menu. With so many chefs at celebrity status these days, hearing the menu is a nice touch.

A Drawing People love to win prizes. Work with a local travel agent on a fun trip that might be on special and then beef if up with takeaways for the trip. Give away three nights in Bermuda with new sunglasses from a locally owned boutique. Or give away tickets to a Charleston Symphony Orchestra concert, Charleston Stage production, Stingrays hockey game or Charleston RiverDogs baseball game.

Wow Them in the End A beautifully wrapped gift thanking your guests for coming is an impressive touch that can be figured into the entire event budget. A bi-fold silver picture frame with an appropriate quote on one side and a “Thank You for Coming” note on the other side, complete with wrapping, can cost as little as $20 per person.

If gifts aren’t in your budget, consider mailing a “thank you for coming” note to acknowledge their attendance.

Wrap It Up After the event, have a meeting to determine the high and low points of the event. What is the client follow up? Did you like the caterer/bar service/ venue/entertainment and would you use them again? Be aggressive in your thoughts about when the next event should be and book it.

Roaming Entertainment If you want to entertain your guests, go beyond the band. Consider a carnival-themed event with snake charmers, magicians, fortune tellers and a caricaturist.

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Beyond the PowerPoint: keep your audience engaged and awake

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Center Street and Ashley Avenue bustle with activity on a recent summer afternoon. Folly Beach is struggling to balance growth with community traditions. (Photo/Paula Illingworth)

Upstate apartment market remains active

see PVI, page 8

By Molly Parker

Business is booming in Folly Beach’s Center Street bar and restaurant district.

On a rail New shops have opened, and new development has sprouted on the island.

At the same time, home prices have more than doubled in the last 10 years.

Residents worry about the direction the traditional blue-collar beach is headed. City Council is trying to measure the pulse. see STORY, page 10

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More tri-county residents are hospitalized to have babies than for any other reason.

By James T. Hammond

PVI now part of $6 billion company

Susie VanHuss puts retirement on hold to lead the Central Carolina Community Foundation in a new direction and find her replacement.

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Director of MUSC’s sickle cell clinic helps hundreds of children manage disorder.

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City to regulate roadside vendors

By Ashley Fletcher Frampton

The right chemistry W MeadWestvaco Corp. might have sold its North Charleston paper mill, but it continues to invest in the lesser-known chemicals plant next door, its MWV Specialty Chemicals division. see MEADWESTVACO, page 12

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hether they’re selling fresh shrimp or freshly made tacos, roadside vendors are likely to become a rarer sight along the roads of North Charleston in the coming months.

North Charleston City Council is cracking down on EXECUTIVE the businesses, which counSUMMARY: cil members say are unsightly New rules will and dangerous. Some also require transient are bothered that the vendors businesses to have avoided fees that fixed have permits and businesses must pay. property owners’ The city is nearing final permission. approval of rules intended to prevent vendors from setting up shop wherever they please — sometimes in see STANDS, page 11

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Basic, but not forgotten Simple, readily available and often essential technology can be easily incorporated into a program.

• Quality audio — The best advice when it comes to meetings is not to take the audio for granted. A good audio system will give your audience the ability to understand the message and delivering the message to all areas of the room equally. If audience members have difficulty hearing, chances are they will not retain the message and may be distracted by poor sound quality.

• Go forward with confidence — A confidence monitor is a display monitor usually placed in the line of sight of the presenter and it displays exactly what is on the screens that the audience sees. It is a fairly simple, yet effective, tool that keeps the presenter from getting a sore neck while constantly looking over his or her shoulder.

• Don’t cling to static images — Newer versions of PowerPoint have the capability to run video within the program. Videos can efficiently deliver a concept and engage the audience with sound and motion.

Take the plunge Don’t be afraid to be unconventional. Most people have had to sit through boring meetings and will welcome a little creativity.

• Open and say ‘wow’ — Start the meeting with a mission to make an impression. A marching band at 8 a.m. is likely to motivate anyone.

Open with a performance that will let the audience know it is there to have fun, be entertained and, of course, learn something.

• Out of the box (literally) — Meet in an unconventional space that is not your typical neutral-toned, undecorated box of a meeting room. Consider an outdoor venue, a scenic area or a place that has a story of its own.

An engaging setting keeps participants refreshed and ready to learn.

• Free stuff — Incorporate logo-imprinted giveaways into your presentation. This encourages audience participation and sends them home with an item that reinforces your brand or even includes presentation materials. USB drives encased in recycled plastic are effective and affordable.

• Re-fuel — Don’t overlook the importance of keeping your attendees fed.

Some caffeine and snacks during scheduled breaks will keep them awake and focused. It also shows them you care.

Source: Nicole Garrigan, Production Design Associates, www.pdastage.com

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Using the CVB: Let the CVB professionals assist in event planning

By Holly Fisher, Research Editor

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hether you’ve been tasked with planning a three-day conference for 800 people or a company holiday dinner for 50, consider starting with the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Start with the RFP The CVB has a wealth of resources, including save-the-date postcards, promotional videos and planning guides. Event planners can save themselves a few headaches and plenty of time by enlisting the CVB. Here are some highlights from Suzanne Wallace, director of sales. For more information, visit www.CharlestonCVB.com.

• Log onto www.meetcharleston.com and submit a request for proposal.

Give as much information as possible, including type of event, date of event, number of people attending, meeting space needed and any budget information.

• Expect a follow-up call from a CVB sales manager if more information is needed. The goal is to match the event to the appropriate hotel or meeting space. For example, if your attendees have a budget of $175 per night at the hotel, the CVB won’t send your RFP to more expensive hotels.

• Appropriate hotels will be in touch with proposals and more information. A representative from the CVB will be available for assistance until a hotel is selected.

Timing is everything Thanks to its moderate climate and loads of annuals events, Charleston is busy almost year-round. Wallace said most events fall into “SMERF” categories: social, military, educational, religious or fraternal.

The summer is the season for family reunions, Wallace said, and military reunions are popular thanks to Patriots Point and the H.L. Hunley submarine.

April and May, as well as September and October, are packed with events and visitors, Wallace said. The weeks between Thanksgiving and the Southeastern Wildlife Expo in mid-February are considered the down time of the season.

Planning ahead is key in such a popular city and tourist destination. Wallace said many large associations are planning their conventions three to five years out.

The CVB can be helpful in identifying potential scheduling conflicts or pointing out times of the year when hotels are less full.

“We’re here for them (event planners),” Wallace said. “I think a lot of people know what the Convention & Visitors Bureau is, but there as many people who don’t. Start with us. We can save you so much time in the planning process.”

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Other CVB services: • Promotional DVDs and various marketing materials are available so your event attendees, particularly those from out of town, can learn more about the Charleston area.

• The CVB can set up a mini visitors center in your event registration area.

For out-of-town guests, this is a great way to provide information on sightseeing opportunities and tours. “We are very, very fortunate because we have the beaches and such a wide variety of historic places that many people bring their families,” Wallace said.

• Images of the Charleston region are available for use in promotional materials.

Tax and tip When planning an event, don’t forget about any “hidden” charges, such as taxes and gratuity. Not accounting for those items can send your event budget into a tailspin. As Suzanne Wallace with the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau noted, “There are a lot of charges. You will be charged for everything.” So be sure to ask whether costs are inclusive or whether tax and gratuity are separate.

Parking made easy Most cities don’t have enough parking and Charleston is no exception. Consider the parking situation when planning your event, particularly if most of your attendees will be driving. Is a parking garage nearby? What is the cost? Will parking be included in the convention registration cost, or are attendees expected to cover parking costs themselves?

Be sure to communicate parking details to event participants, letting them know the cost and whether cash is needed for the parking garage.

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ith fundraising options running the gamut from low-key and casual to upscale and exclusive, sifting out the right one for your organization can be difficult. Here’s a list of popular fundraising ideas, along with words of wisdom on organizing each type.

Auctions: • Benefits/Drawbacks: Auctions can be highly profitable because all the items are donated. But be sure you have good contacts to get the high-bid items donated. Auctions can be challenging because of all the details and laws about obtaining the money.

• Advice: Involve as many volunteers as possible and draw on their connections to acquire items.

Walk-a-thons: • Benefits/Drawbacks: Walk-a-thons have low operating costs because they rely heavily on volunteers. Also, the facility can usually be lent free of charge from a school or the city, so the money goes straight to the organization rather than to overhead costs.

• Advice: Try to get everything donated (food, facility, etc.).

Black-tie galas: • Benefits/Drawbacks: These events create high visibility for the organiza-

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tion and can draw new supporters because of the “see and be seen” effect of upscale events. However, because lots of organizations host them every year and the same crowd circulates at them, each one is less special.

Black-tie events also have higher operating costs.

• Advice: Choose a good venue and theme to set your event apart. Recruit high-dollar sponsorships to help offset costs. Be sure to schedule your event around other events and keep in mind that the peak fundraising season is usually in the fall.

General advice: • Be organized and allow plenty of time to plan your event. Set a timeline and stick to it.

• Don’t exhaust your resources. Try not to ask the same people and companies for donations and discounts all the time.

• Make sure sponsors feel they are getting back an amount equal to what they put in.

• Engage as many volunteers as you can and tap their interests and talents.

• On the day of the event, remain organized but stay flexible.

• You can’t thank people enough for their help.

Sources: Staci Bennett, event marketer with Blackbaud Inc.; Kenton Morrison, vice president of major gifts for Trident United Way; Sarah Bradley, owner of Social Event Design and Planning.

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MEN Black tailcoat; matching trousers with a single stripe of satin or braid; white pique wing-collared shirt with stiff front; white vest; white bow tie; white or gray gloves; black patent leather shoes; and black dress socks WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown

MEN Seasonal sport coat or blazer in color of choice; slacks; open-collar shirt or shirt with festive or holiday-themed tie WOMEN Short cocktail dress; long, dressy skirt and top; or dressy pants outfit

DRESSY CASUAL BLACK TIE MEN Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers; formal (pique or pleatedfront) white shirt; black bow tie (silk, shiny satin or twill); vest or black cummerbund to match tie; dressy suspenders to ensure a good fit (optional); black patent leather shoes; black dress socks; and no gloves. In the summer or on a cruise: white dinner jacket; black tuxedo trousers; and other black-tie wardrobe.

WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown; or short, dressy cocktail dress

MEN Seasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks; open-collar shirt WOMEN Street-length dress; skirt and dressy top; or dressy pants outfit

BUSINESS CASUAL MEN Seasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks or khakis; open-collar shirt WOMEN Skirt, khakis or slacks; open-collar shirt, knit shirt or sweater (no spaghetti straps or low-neck tops)

BLACK TIE-OPTIONAL MEN Either a tuxedo (see “Black Tie”) or a dark suit; white shirt; and conservative tie WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown; short, dressy cocktail dress; or dressy separates

SPORT CASUAL MEN Khakis or clean, pressed jeans; plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt or casual button-down shirt WOMEN Khakis or clean, pressed jeans; plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt or casual button-down shirt

CREATIVE BLACK TIE MEN Tuxedo combined with trendy or whimsical items such as a black shirt or a matching colored or patterned bow tie and cummerbund; black shiny patent leather or dressy black leather shoes; and black socks WOMEN Formal (floor-length) evening gown; short, dressy cocktail dress; or dressy separates, any of the above accessorized with items such as a feather boa, colorful shawl or colorful jewelry

BEACH CASUAL MEN Khakis or shorts (cargo or Bermuda); knit or polo shirt; sport jacket (optional); or sweater WOMEN Sundress, khakis or shorts (cargo or Bermuda); open-collar, knit or polo shirt; lightweight jacket or sweater

HOLIDAY CASUAL SEMIFORMAL MEN Dark, dressy business suit (usually worsted wool) with matching vest (optional); white shirt; conservative tie; dressy leather shoes; and dark dress socks WOMEN Short afternoon or cocktail dress; or long dressy skirt and top

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MEN Same as “Business Casual” with some holiday colors or designs.

WOMEN Same as “Business Casual” with some holiday colors or designs.

Source: Revised 17th edition of Emily Post’s “Etiquette,” (HarperResource, 2004) by Peggy Post and the Emily Post Institute.

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aced with an overflowing e-mail inbox, a beeping Blackberry, business travel, deadlines and a tight economy, many workers find they have too much to do and not enough time. One way to minimize the stress and foster employee retention is with a team-building event.

Don’t panic: Ropes courses and “fall backward into the arms of your coworkers” activities aren’t mandatory. In fact, John Girault, activity director with Charleston Synergy, will visit an office to host a meeting stretch break, a 15- to 30-minute activity that gets people up and moving. The breaks simply interject a little fun into a meeting or workday.

Girault said most companies want to do something fun for their employees while making education or team-building a part of the mix.

“Even the ones (companies) who say they want to do team-building, they really want to do something that is 75% fun,” he said. “People learn so much better when they are doing something fun.”

Girault can organize a “Survivor”-themed event, a pub crawl or a scavenger hunt. These events require employees to work together but in a recreational fashion. Girault admitted the term “team-building” can have a negative connotation (i.e., falling into someone’s arms).

“I’m trying to break away from that and emphasize the recreational side of things,” he said.

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Plan some fun into your next meeting agenda The next time you have a companywide meeting, try some of these tips for upping the fun level.

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Brian Wilson, president of Adventure Teamworks LLC, ties creative programming back to the workplace, making a recreational activity relevant to the working environment.

“We try to foster programming that is built into the language of the client, so activities are hands-on, experiential learning, so they can transfer that to everyday business,” Wilson said.

Wilson created a program for 350 leaders from Wachovia Corp. The company wanted to emphasize leadership, so Wilson created activities that explored different leadership styles and addressed the differences between leading and managing. For hands-on learning, participants went on a scavenger hunt in downtown Charleston. They stopped along the way to perform team-building activities, one of which included 15 people balancing a tennis ball using a 12-foot long string attached to a small ring (see photo above).

Those hands-on activities tend to stick with the employees longer.

“If you look at children as they grow up, the more fun they’re having, the more apt they are to learn,” Wilson said. “We really emphasize that.”

1. Have your group come up with its own goofy cheer. Have each person contribute a line to it and use it to start or end each meeting or cry out when things get tense.

2. Have an office mascot: Any funny-looking doll, puppet or inflatable dinosaur will work. The mascot will travel the office once a day, with employees writing down the first thing that comes to mind when it reaches their desk.

Read some of these deep thoughts at the next meeting and try to guess who wrote what.

3. Liven up meetings by using silly props, such as a funny microphone shaped like a bird. You can talk only when it’s your turn to “squawk.”

4. Take a meeting break for a humorous celebration and give small awards or certificates to people for nonsense things: neatest desk, breaking the copy machine or never having a hair out of place.

5. Build in time for employees to learn something about one another. This could be a talent show in the office or a group trip to the local bowling alley for some lighthearted fun.

Source: Shannon McDevitt, owner of Just Humor Me! www.justhumorme.com

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Technical worksheet for events Accounting for all audio-visual needs for your meeting or event can be a daunting task. If you ask the right questions and gather the right information in the preliminary stages, your production planning will go very smoothly. Use this form to help clarify your needs and better communicate with your selected production company.

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION: Organization or individual name: _________________________________________ What kind of event are you planning? ______________________________________ How many people are you expecting? _____________________________________ What is the event date? ________________________________________________ Where do you plan to host this event? _____________________________________ What is your audio-visual budget for this event? ______________________________ EVENT DETAILS: Load In: _________________________ Date: ________________Time: _________ Rehearsal: __________________________________________________________ Doors Open to Guests: _________ Show Start: ____________ Show End: _________ Does your event have a theme or specific color choices? ________________________ Do you have a show flow or agenda for this event? ____________________________ Do you have a logo specific to your event that you would like to project onto the walls, floor or building facade? __________________________________________ Are you planning to have entertainment that will require lighting?__________________ If so, is there a rider available with their specific needs? ________________________ Will this event take place in more than one location? (tents, rooms, buildings) ________ At what times would you transition the location of your event? ___________________ Do you have a room diagram for this event? _______________________ What elements would you like to use lighting for? (stage, dance floor, dĂŠcor) _________ Will this event be videotaped? ___________________________________________ POWER: Are you familiar with the power available at this venue? ________________________ If not, do you have a contact for this at your venue? ___________________________

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RIGGING: Are you familiar with the rigging capabilities of this venue? ______________________ Prefer to support your lighting from the ceiling or with ground support? ___ AUDIO: Presentations: How many people will be speaking? ______________________________________ What kinds of microphones are needed for this event?__________________________ Wired HH/Qty _____________ Wireless HH/Qty _______ Wireless LAV/Qty _________ Wireless Headset/Qty______ Specific other:____________ ____________________ The speaker(s) will address your audience from: (please circle one of the following) Wired mic stand Head table mic stands Upright podium Tabletop podium None ENTERTAINMENT: Who or what is your entertainment for this event? ____________________________ Is there a rider or list of audio specifications available? _________________________ VIDEO: What is the purpose of having video as an element of this event? _________________ Do you already have content you would like to present in video? __________________ If so, what media and media source are you using? ___________________________ How many media sources do you plan to use? (PC, DVD) ________________________ Do you need assistance with video design or production? _______________________ Would you like to use a projection screen(s) for this event? ______________________ If so, would you like to do front or rear projection? ____________________________ Ground support your video screen(s) or suspend from ceiling points? _____ Do you have any specific camera work needs for this event? _____________________ Information provided by Production Design Associates

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Charleston-area events The following is a sampling of some major events in the Charleston region. Check with the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.charlestoncvb.com for additional event listings.

Festival Hispano Oct. 5, 2008 Wannamaker County Park North Charleston 843-795-4386 www.ccprc.com This event features dancing, a crafts market and global education booths.

The Global Education Shelter offers a hands-on zone for children and adults to learn about and celebrate Hispanic heritage.

Park Day: A Day of Giving Oct. 11, 2008 Daniel Island www.danielislandparkday.com Now in its eighth year, this day of giving has become a fall tradition, with games, food and live music. The event raises money and awareness for more than 20 area nonprofit organizations.

28th annual Taste of Charleston Oct.10-12, 2008 Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant; first two days’ events are at the Culinary Institute of Charleston (Palmer Campus Downtown) and downtown Charleston art galleries 843-577-4030 charlestonrestaurantassociation.com Sample food from 40 of the Charleston area’s finest restaurants. Proceeds from the event benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center and Charleston County School District’s Materials Resource Center.

Enjoy entertainment and children’s activities. Watch local waiters race an obstacle course or check out local chefs preparing signature dishes. Two new

events, Taste – Iron Chef Competition and Taste of the Arts, take place in downtown Charleston.

4th annual Charleston Garden Festival at Middleton Place Oct. 17-19, 2008 Middleton Place 843-556-6020 www.charlestongardenfestival.org With the theme “Metamorphosis,” the Charleston Garden Festival celebrates the preservation of the natural world through the life cycle of change.

Festival patrons will have the opportunity to stroll the gardens at Middleton Place, take part in family-oriented activities, view the exhibit gardens and gardening demonstrations, take horticultural tours and shop at a vendors market.

Re-enactment of the Battle of Secessionville

29th annual Charleston Parade of Boats

Nov. 8-9, 2008 Boone Hall Plantation Mount Pleasant 843-884-4371 boonehallplantation.com/events_ secessionville.php The Battle of Secessionville, fought on James Island on June 16, 1862, was the first major Union effort to take Charleston during the Civil War. The battle re-enactment is the featured centerpiece of Living History Weekend every year at Boone Hall Plantation.

Dec. 6, 2008 Mount Pleasant to Charleston 843-724-7305 www.charlestoncity.info Lighted and festive boats will float down the Cooper River, through Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River; the event culminates in a brilliant fireworks display over the harbor.

View the procession along Charleston’s waterfront or decorate a boat and join the parade.

18th annual Reindeer Run

Dec. 6, 2008 Front of Southend Brewery 161 East Bay St., Charleston 843-345-6906 www.reindeerrun.org This 5K run/walk through the streets ChazzFest of downtown Charleston is open to Oct. 25, 2008 runners, walkers, dogs, strollers and Brittlebank Park Holiday Festival of Lights scooters. Proceeds benefit the Medical Charleston University of South Carolina Children’s Nov. 14, 2008-Jan. 4, 2009 843-554-6060 Hospital Fund.

James Island County Park www.chazzfest.com 843-795-4386 The Charleston Music & Heritage 28th annual www.ccprc.com Festival, better known as ChazzFest, Charleston Boat Show More than 600 light displays are features a diverse schedule of musiJan. 23-25, 2009 located throughout the park, in such cal genres and artists playing on four Charleston Area Convention Center shapes as a shrimp boat, a lighted stages. Jazz, gospel, reggae, bluegrass 864-250-9713 Charleston Row House, storybook and beach music performers will take www.thecharlestonboatshow.com sea creatures and glittering dinosaurs. the stage at this annual event.

Food, live entertainment and activiCatch the grand opening and treeties are part of this annual event. lighting celebration, and then enjoy Coastal Carolina Fair marshmallow roasts, train and carousel Oct. 30-Nov. 8, 2008 26th annual Lowcountry rides and the gift shops, or tour the Exchange Park Oyster Festival 500,000-light display from your car.

Ladson Jan. 25, 2009 843-572-3161 Boone Hall Plantation 16th annual Christmas www.coastalcarolinafair.org Made in the South show Mount Pleasant The Coastal Carolina Fair celebrates Dec. 5-7, 2008 843-577-4030 its 52nd anniversary with plenty of Exchange Park, Ladson charlestonrestaurantassociation.com entertainment, rides, food and activiNamed one of the Top 20 Tourist ties. The Coastal Carolina Fair is owned www.carolinashows.com Attractions by the Southeast Tourist Creativity abounds as hundreds of and operated by the Exchange Club of Society, this annual festival offers all the Charleston. Proceeds from the fair ben- artists and crafters gather to demonoysters you’d ever want to eat, barbecue strate and sell their work. efit local nonprofit organizations. www.charlestonbusiness.com | 2008 Event Planning Guide | 27

B u s i ne s s Cas ual and chili, plus entertainment and activi- cases unique recipes and traditions at a variety of venues and events. Semities for all ages. nars, food tastings, a dine-around and a culinary village are highlights of the Southeastern Wildlife weekend.

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Feb.13-15, 2009 Charleston 843-723-1748 www.sewe.com A three-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition now hosts the world’s foremost experts in wildlife and nature art, conservation research and environmental education. The event attracts more than 400 artists and exhibitors from around the globe and draws more than 40,000 attendees.

62nd annual Festival of Houses and Gardens March 19-April 18, 2009 Charleston 843-722-3405 www.historiccharleston.org Explore the interiors and gardens of eight to 10 private properties dating from the American Colonial period through the antebellum and Victorian years of architecture to the early 20th century.

Flowertown Festival April 3-5, 2009 Azalea Park Summerville www.summervilleymca.org/flowertown Hundreds of artists and crafters will display their work for thousands of visitors who converge on Summerville for this annual festival. Other events include live entertainment, food, children’s activities and a tennis tournament. Also, participate in the Flowertown Festival Run on March 14.

32nd annual Cooper River Bridge Run

April 4, 2009 Mount Pleasant 843-937-4183 Charleston Fashion www.bridgerun.com Charleston Food + Wine Week The Cooper River Bridge Run is Festival March 24-28, 2009 a world-class 10K footrace featuring March 5-8, 2009 Charleston thousands of walkers and runners makMarion Square; various venues around www.charlestonfashionweek.com ing their way across the Arthur Ravenel Charleston In true New York City style, the lat- Jr. Bridge. The race promotes conest designer fashions will be flaunted in tinuous physical activity and a healthy 843-722-5549 enclosed tents on Charleston’s historic lifestyle. www.charlestonfoodandwine.com Marion Square.

The Charleston Food + Wine Festival, now in its fourth year, show-

23rd annual World Grits Festival April 17-19, 2009 St. George 843-563-7943 www.worldgritsfestival.com Experience the only World Grits Festival, where you can enjoy grits meals, arts and crafts, a corn toss, the Sweetwater Cloggers and a grits-eating contest.

21st annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival April 27, 2009 Alhambra Hall Mount Pleasant 843-849-2061 www.townofmountpleasant.com This unique shrimping festival celebrates the Mount Pleasant shrimping industry and features local shrimp boat captains partaking in an annual preseason tradition — the blessing of the shrimping fleet. Visitors also enjoy family-friendly entertainment and sample local seafood. Proceeds from

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The Family Circle Cup April 11-19, 2009 Family Circle Tennis Center Daniel Island 843-856-7900 www.familycirclecup.com The Family Circle Cup, one of 10 Tier I events on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, has a roster of past champions that includes some of the biggest names in the history of women’s tennis: Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Serena Williams and Justine Henin.

Piccolo Spoleto May 22-June 7, 2009 North Charleston 843-724-7305 www.piccolospoleto.com Focusing primarily on artists from the Southeast, Piccolo Spoleto is a complement to the international scope of its parent festival, Spoleto Festival USA. Piccolo Spoleto’s traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theater, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, comedy, crafts and film.

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From Facebook to Flickr use the Web to plan your next event

By Lyn Mettler

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f you’re planning an event, using the latest and greatest Web technologies is a great way to communicate, save time and attract more people to your shindig, whether it’s a wedding, a corporate luncheon or the opening of a new restaurant.

Here are eight free Internet resources you can tap to get your next event off the ground: 1) Facebook — One of my all-time favorites, Facebook is a social network that connects friends, colleagues and acquaintances from across all walks of life, and it offers a handy Events feature. You can invite anyone to come, whether they’re on Facebook or not, and it will keep track of RSVPs for you. You or event attendees can upload photos, videos or links related to the event and start a discussion on the “wall,” a place where people can publicly post comments. www.facebook.com

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2) MySpace — Even though Facebook surpassed MySpace earlier this year in the total number of unique visitors, MySpace still has an important place on the Web. MySpace also has an event feature, which is not quite as nifty as Facebook’s. You can invite anyone who is a user of MySpace, track RSVPs, post it to your MySpace blog and more. It certainly doesn’t hurt to post the event in as many places as possible. www.MySpace.com 3) Twitter — If you haven’t heard about Twitter, it’s a service called “micro-blogging,” or posting a comment that’s 140 characters or less. You can follow other people’s “tweets” (read: comments), and they can follow yours.

Set up an account just for your event, try to find the folks you’d like to invite to your event and “follow” them. Twitter etiquette says they’re supposed to “follow” you back, so you can then begin to post updates about the event and engage in dialogue with them about it, as well. Twitter makes a great conversation tool. www.twitter.com

L i f es tyl e 4) Evite — This site is really like a digital version of the classic invitation you get in the mail. Choose from a variety of designs or create your own, and then send to your invitation list via e-mail, letting invitees RSVP and see who else is attending. But Evite does a lot more. In fact, it describes itself as “Your own personal party planner.” It provides an event checklist, budget estimator, drink calculator and other party planning tools. www.evite.com 5) The Knot — Brides and grooms only for this one. What a fabulous tool that I wish had been around when I got married. Set up an account and track your budget and due dates, manage your guest list, create a customized Web page about your big day to share with friends and family, search for vendors and send a “save the date” by e-mail. www.theknot. com 6) Jott — Jott is a voice-to-text service that lets you use e-mail, text messages and mobile phones to keep track of reminders, post to Web sites (like Twitter and Facebook), create lists and more, all with your voice. So, for example, while driving to a meeting I can call Jott on my cell and 1) tell it send an e-mail to a specific contact 2) have it e-mail me a reminder about something I suddenly remembered 3) post a tweet to Twitter or a status update to Facebook. www.Jott.com

7) Remember the Milk — Need an easy-to-use way to keep track of tasks for your event? This is the answer. Create lists for different types of tasks (promotion, execution, vendors), which you can tag by subject. It will also send you reminders via e-mail, cell phone or instant messaging services. You can share your tasks and lists with anyone you want, and even note your tasks’ geographic locations, so you can more efficiently plan outings. www.RemembertheMilk.com 8) Flickr — OK, so you’ve had the event, it went beautifully and now everyone is rehashing the good times. Consider creating a group on Flickr, a photo social networking site where everyone can upload photos of their grand time and download full versions of others’ photos to save or print. www.flickr.com Technology is amazing, isn’t it? Just dive in, get your feet wet and, next thing you know, your event will be smooth sailing.

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Party time Check out these kid-friendly venues for your next birthday party.

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Charleston Animal Society 2455 Remount Road North Charleston 843-747-4849 charlestonanimalsociety.org Contact: Marc Edwards, 843-329-1545 The Charleston Animal Society hosts birthday “pawties” for young animal lovers.

The Post and Courier Foundation Education Room is available for rent for up to 25 guests. Cost is $100 for a three-hour rental (time includes setup and cleanup). The animal society can provide tables, chairs and ice. Food and beverages, decorations and party favors are not provided. The animal society will give a mini-tour of its facility and organize a meet-and-greet with some of the shelter animals.

Cupcake Belle Hall Shopping Center 644-D Long Point Road Mount Pleasant 843-856-7080 freshcupcakes.com At this party, the kids make the desserts. Cupcake’s Mount Pleasant location is available for cupcake baking and decorating parties. Parties are 90 minutes and are for ages 6 and older. Kids get a lesson in baking cupcakes and then get to decorate their cupcakes.

The party package includes an apron; gift bags with a mini cupcake baking pan, mini wooden spoon, mini whisk, cupcake sticker, cupcake temporary tattoo and cupcake token for one free cupcake; two cupcakes per child; juice or water; and a photo taken during the party with a magnetic cupcake frame. Cost is $250 for up to 10 children; additional guests are $25 each.

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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry 25 Ann St. Charleston 843-853-8962, ext. 224 www.explorecml.org Let the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry take care of your child’s birthday party, complete with private decorated room for 90 minutes, all-day museum admission for party guests, invitations and a surprise for the birthday child. A museum staff member will be available throughout the party to set up, clean up, serve food and organize games. Add-ons and party themes (crafts, party favors or Niki Leigh spa parties) are available. Cost for a basic birthday bash starts at $145; themed parties start at $195.

The Lollipop Shop of Kiawah 615 Freshfields Drive Johns Island 843-243-0084 www.thelollipopshop.net/kiawah.htm What could be better than having a birthday party in a candy shop?

Check out The Lollipop Shop in Freshfields Village. Bring cake, pizza, gifts and decorations. The shop will close the Stuff-A-Buddy area during the party. If you want to host a Stuff-A-Buddy party at another location, The Lollipop Shop will pack items for pickup. The Lollipop Shop has three party options for a minimum of six guests, ranging from $14 to $25 per person.

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Wordwise: Proper wording for wedding invitations

By Chelsea Hadaway, Research Assistant

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n a city ripe for weddings and steeped in tradition, all kinds of little rules exist regarding proper wedding etiquette. Veteran invitation expert Marion Goodward, who works at The RSVP Shoppe and owned it for 30 years, provides some insight. Here’s how to start your wedding off on the right foot — with a perfectly executed wedding invitation.

Outside: Envelopes and addresses • Take the extra effort to address the envelopes by hand in calligraphy or nice handwriting. Calligraphers can do this at invitation stores, or you can do it yourself with disposable calligraphy pens.

• Using “Dr.” in the salutation for people with either a doctoral or medical degree is now acceptable. The title “Dr.” used to be appropriate only for medical doctors, but the rules have been relaxed.

• When spelling out “junior” or “senior,” use lowercase letters. When abbreviating “Jr.” or “Sr.,” use capital letters.

Inside: Invitations • Do not list the groom’s parents on the invitation. The only exception is if they are helping pay for the wedding.

• Use the phrase “request the honor of your presence” only if the ceremony is in a church. Use the phrase “request the pleasure of your company” in other cases, such as when the wedding is at a hotel or outdoors.

• If the mother of the bride is divorced but not remarried, the proper salutation is “Mrs.” with the mother’s maiden name then her married name.

Example: Mary Walker Collins should be Mrs. Walker Collins. If this is not preferable, you can use “Ms.” with her maiden name. Example: Ms. Mary Walker.

• If the father of the bride has remarried and wants to be included on the invitation, place the mother’s name and the father’s name on different lines — do not connect with an “and.” Example: Ms. Mary Walker Mr. and Mrs. John Collins • Don’t put a.m. or p.m. Instead, spell out the time and use “o’clock.”

Example: Six o’clock.

• Spell out everything on the invitation, including initials and locations.

Example: Charleston, South Carolina, not Charleston, S.C.

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Beach events Colorful sunsets, soothing waves and ocean breezes might seem like the perfect setting for a wedding, family reunion or oyster roast, but there are plenty of rules to keep in mind when planning a beach event.

Special permits are required in some instances. Be sure to check with the appropriate municipality and instruct guests on the beach rules and the importance of not disturbing beach wildlife or sand dunes.

• Glass containers are prohibited.

• Fireworks are prohibited.

Folly Beach Town Hall, 843-588-7006 Public Safety, 843-588-2433 www.cityoffollybeach.com • For events with more than 25 people, a pavilion is available for rent.

It has a dock, swings and restrooms. Contact Public Safety for a party permit and permission to play music and serve alcohol. You also must obtain one-day special liability insurance.

• For events with fewer than 25 people, no permit is necessary.

• No motorized vehicles on the beach.

• Alcoholic beverages are permitted, but must be in plastic cups.

Additional beach rules for your guests: • Dogs must be kept on leashes at all times. From May 1 through Sept. 30, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

• Alcoholic drinks brought onto the Folly Beach Fishing Pier must be purchased from the restaurant located near the entrance to the pier. Sale of alcohol is prohibited between 2 and 6 a.m.

• Campfires, grills and fireworks are prohibited on Folly Island beaches.

• Skateboards and rollerblades are not allowed on sidewalks or on Center Street.

• Bicycles are not allowed on sidewalks.

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Submit your company information online at www.charlestonbusiness.com Inshore & Offshore Fishing

Sailing & Motor Yachts

Children’s Pirate Sails

Charleston Harbor, Isle of Palms, and Kiawah

Area Attractions

Ranked by No. of Attendees, January-June 2008 Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

No. of Attendees

843-883-3123 www.nps.gov/fosu

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Ferries depart from Charleston and Mount Pleasant to tour the scene of the opening battle of the Civil War

$15 Yes

Mark Davis 1948

843-572-3161 www.coastalcarolinafair.org

235,000

Fair begins the last Thursday in October, runs for 10 days

$8 adult, $5 child No

Denise Massey 1956

South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-3474 www.scaquarium.org

210,000

The South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, excelling in education by providing a visitor experience

$17 Yes

Holly Simpson 2000

James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive James Island, SC 29412

843-795-7275 www.ccprc.com

199,030

643-acre park with crabbing, fishing, biking, lagoon boating, dog park, playgrounds, shelters, climbing wall, cottages, campsites and challenge course

$1 No

Lynn Jenness 1990

189,302

1,015-acre park, two playgrounds, 20-foot play hill, picnic sites with grills, open meadows, paved trails, boat rentals, water park, meeting facilities

$1 No

Christine Volousky 1998

Two NHL-size ice-skating rinks, arcade, sports lounge, meeting

$5-$10

Wayne Stella

Fort Sumter National Monument Visitor Center 340 Concord St. Charleston, SC 29401 Coastal Carolina Fair P.O. Box 762 Ladson, SC 29456

Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406 Carolina Ice Palace 7665 Northwoods Blvd

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Isle of Palms

Sullivan’s Island

City Hall, 843-886-6428 www.iop.net

Town Hall, 843-883-3198 www.sullivansisland-sc.com

Although the Isle of Palms doesn’t have formal permitting request forms, check with City Hall when planning an event on public beach property.

Permits applications for events with 10 or more people must be submitted to the Sullivan’s Island Fire Department at least 24 hours before the event.

All applications should be made by the person responsible for the event, and the person must be at least 18 years old. No permits will be issued for events scheduled to continue past 11 p.m.

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No motorized vehicles on the beach.

Glass bottles are prohibited.

Fireworks and bonfires are prohibited on city and public beach property.

No professional services, including photography and catering, may be performed on public beach property.

Music must be kept to a level that won’t disturb others on the beach.

Agreement applications and copy of insurance coverage must be submitted to City Hall prior to use of boat landing.

Fishing licenses are required for any location that you must use a boat to fish from. Fishing from bridges is prohibited.

Personal watercraft and motorboats may not be operated in designated swimming areas.

Golf carts must be operated daylight hours only and are not allowed on the beach.

Dogs must be on a leash except 5-10 a.m. Nov. 1 through March 31; and 5-8 a.m. April 1 through Oct. 31.

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No motorized vehicles on the beach.

Glass bottles are prohibited.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Fireworks and bonfires are prohibited.

No professional services, including photography and catering, may be performed on public beach property.

• No dogs are permitted on the beach between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Between April 1 and Oct. 31, dogs can be off-leash between 5 and 10 a.m. They must be on-leash between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m.

• Swimming or wading at Breach Inlet (the waterway between Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms) is prohibited because of strong currents and drop-offs.

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Bring some creative flair to your event with an eye-catching table setting or centerpiece. Whether you’re planning a corporate business meeting or a festive luncheon, you can dress up your table.

— Creative concepts designed and photographed by Paul Allen, www.photoartbypaul.com. Props provided

by Charleston Collections and Grand Ideas.

Getting down to business Fill the center of your conference table with a fruit bowl, energy bars, snacks or mints to keep your attendees alert and energized during your business meeting or corporate retreat. Treat your clients or colleagues to some fun giveaways — light pens, a cordless mouse, coffee or travel mugs, stemware or a flash drive. Put out custom stationery for note-taking, along with overly large paper clips or other colored clips, coasters or cups.

Go fish The next time you plan a birthday party, incorporate live fish in containers of different sizes and shapes.

They are sure to captivate your guests. Use some glass worms in the bottom of each container and scatter a few along the table. Small round balloons that mimic bubbles will help tie all the elements together when you add in glass fish and some coral.

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Passion for picnics Consider going beyond the standard picnic basket and finger sandwiches. Create a themed picnic: The flip-flop chip-anddip dish serves as a fun focal point, for example. Then, you can pull in colors and items that build upon the theme, such as colorful plates and napkins.

Fruit, feathers and fluff Planning an autumn dinner with the family? Add a twist to your traditional table with fruit, feathers and fluff. Although apples and oranges might fill your fruit bowl, get a little innovative and add something tropical, such as red bananas, papaya, kiwifruit or carambola (star fruit). Stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines and apricots add great color with their bright oranges and yellows. Pluots, which are burgundy, also make a colorful addition.

Find an “earthy� container, such as a bark basket or a rustic urn, to hold your fruit. A variety of feathers, wicker spheres and plumes will add to your centerpiece. Cascade grapes down the side and place the container in the middle of your table. Blueberries, blackberries, cranberries and gooseberries make a nice complement when displayed in a terra cotta pot.

Artichokes are great for housing votive candles, as are small clay pots.

Tapers have a different look when they are put in a small pumpkin, gourd or acorn squash. Name tags are great at formal events, but at dinner this year, just for fun, travel down memory lane and pull out some old photos of family and friends to show your guests to their seats.

Thank you Need something unique and resourceful for a bridesmaid luncheon or just want to show your appreciation in a stylish way? Kermit button flower packages make ideal centerpieces. Although one is great, clusters really make a statement. At the end of the event, give them away as door prizes or attach a gift card and use as a thank-you gift. Create little bags and boxes filled with trinkets or candy, and all the guests will be able to take home a little something. www.charlestonbusiness.com | 2008 Event Planning Guide | 39

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Wedded bliss The Charleston region has so many picturesque gardens, historic settings and breathtaking views, finding a wedding location is easy. Here are just a few venues that are perfect for a romantic wedding and reception.

Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 843-556-6020 middletonplace.org Contact: Megan Mays, 843-266-7475, or Kate Myers, 843-266-7474, wedding and group sales managers Middleton Place, an old Southern plantation dating to 1741 and a National Historic Landmark, has a storied past, lush architectural gardens and spectacular views. Splayed across the 65 formally landscaped gardens are several perfect retreats for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Couples have married underneath a centuries-old live oak draped in Spanish moss; others have wed in perfectly manicured gardens amid blooming azaleas and crape myrtles. The greensward, a large green expanse in front of the plantation house, is ideal for tented receptions, and the climate-controlled pavilion can seat up to 200 for a sit-down dinner.

Receptions can be catered by Duvall Catering and Event Design or the Middleton Place restaurant. Two certified wedding planners are on site, but outside wedding planners are also allowed.

This popular setting books far in advance and is already booking events in 2010. Most weddings start at about $10,000, depending on budget and needs. Available wedding times are Fridays, Saturday evenings and Sundays.

ing and Provost Dungeon stands out in downtown Charleston. It was the last building constructed by the British in 1771 and served as the royal customhouse before being converted to an early city hall and post office.

At the reception site, guests can tread on the same floors President Washington did when he was entertained in Charleston. The Great Hall accommodates 100 for a seated dinner and 200 for a standing reception. For an additional cost, guests can tour the dungeon, where Colonial patriots were held during the Revolutionary War. Booking early is recommended, especially during peak seasons. The rental cost, including security guards, is $2,200 and guarantees the reservation from 5 p.m. to midnight. Outside caterers and wedding planners are allowed.

Tidewater Chapel and Reception Hall 222 W. Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-8738 www.tidewaterchapel.com Contact: Jill Kruger, event planner

Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon 122 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-727-2165 www.oldexchange.com Contact: Kathryn Hernandez, event coordinator In a city full of historic charm and attractions, the Old Exchange Build40 | 2008 Event Planning Guide | www.charlestonbusiness.com

Slightly hidden by a swath of trees, Tidewater Chapel and Reception Hall sits just on the edge of Mount Pleasant and offers a great location to have a wedding ceremony and the reception.

Guests sit on 200-year-old curved oak pews that add to the chapel’s charm. The deep windowsills lining the pews are the perfect spot for fresh flowers. A Wurlitzer jukebox in the reception hall is chock-full of wedding favorites.

The chapel holds 100 people; the reception hall, which pours out into a classic Charleston garden and courtyard, can hold up to 175, or 150 for a sit-down dinner. The location is outfitted with a large wet bar and catering kitchen, as well as a bandstand and dance floor. The price ranges from $1,000 to $2,000 and does not include decorations or catering.

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Woodlands Resort & Inn

The William Aiken House

125 Parsons Road Summerville, SC 29403 843-308-2105 www.woodlandsinn.com Contact: Dale Wherry

456 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-853-1810 www.williamaikenhouse.com Contact: Charlotte McDowell, 843-737-9230

The Woodlands Resort & Inn just outside Charleston started out as a second home in 1906. It has since been converted to a luxury inn and dining room with bragging rights as South Carolina’s only Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond dining room.

A croquet lawn with a Victorian pergola serves as a verdant ceremony location. The Pavilion offers a reception site that can fit 250 for a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception or 88 for a sit-down dinner. The menus can be customdesigned with the executive chef, using fresh, local ingredients. The site features teak floors, chandeliers and two climate-controlled porches.

The ceremony site rents for $250 and the reception site for $2,000, which includes tables, chairs, china and silverware. The average price per person for food is $60.

The William Aiken House, completed in 1811 as the home of prominent businessman William Aiken, features luxe Southern details such as crown molding, original marble flooring, a lawn maze and a private art and antiques collection.

With outdoor and indoor spaces, the setting can cater to ceremony and reception needs. Couples can wed outside in front of the pergola and reflection pool and then host the dinner and reception in the home’s several ballrooms and piazzas before continuing on to the tents outside for dancing and entertainment. The space can accommodate several hundred guests and is flexible to meet the couple’s needs.

Catering is provided by nearby Fish restaurant, and tents, tables, chairs and linens may be used for an additional rental fee.

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Greening your event Events can generate a lot of trash — paper invitations and disposable cups and plates are just the beginning. With so many people interested in reducing their carbon footprint, use your next event as a way to promote environmentally friendly practices.

Use this checklist to see how green you can make your event.

TIE-IN PROMOTIONS • Use reusable cups or mugs as promotion products that participants can take home and use after the event.

Waste Reduction MARKETING/ADVERTISING • Print all advertising on used paper or post-consumer recycled paper.

• Advertise electronically. Use e-mail as your main source of communication; when possible, direct people to a Web site where all information about your event can be found.

• Print signs and posters on the blank side of previously used paper.

• Inform participants that the event will have a green focus, and encourage them to be supportive and active.

• If your event requires registration, offer it online only.

Recycling and Cleanup • Have appropriate recycling bins at your event. Request additional recycling and garbage containers from the venue you’re using.

• Place the garbage and recycling bins next to each other so attendees can make one “stop and drop.”

• Make announcements and use signs to show guests the “Recycling Rules.” They’ll need to know what can be recycled and where to take the items. Make it as easy as possible.

• Have (polite and fun) volunteers monitor the recycling bins to ensure trash is being deposited into the right bin.

• Evaluate the types of waste your event will produce and see if you can substitute the waste that might go to the garbage with waste that can be recycled or reused.

• Try to use the most environmentally friendly products and services that are available, including eco-friendly cleaning materials and products, even if they cost a bit more.

At the Event AVOID USING PAPER • Use dry-erase boards and chalkboards instead of flip chart paper.

• Encourage PowerPoint presentations or online presentations instead of handouts.

• If handouts are required, print material on the back of previously used paper or on post-consumer or recycled paper.

• Always print handouts double-sided.

• If you must use paper, use post-consumer paper whenever possible.

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Business is booming in Folly Beach’s Center Street bar and restaurant district.

On a rail New shops have opened, and new development has sprouted on the island.

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Food and Beverage Tips • Try to use a caterer that values recycling. Often, planning an eco-friendly event can take a little more time and energy, so find vendors and team members who are as dedicated as you are.

• Eliminate excessive packaging. Try serving food in bulk, such as cheese and crackers, bagels, etc.

• Serve finger foods to avoid the need for utensils.

• Always provide vegetarian or vegan (animal product-free) food items.

• Instead of serving bottled water, use reusable containers and bulk dispensers.

• Use biodegradable utensils, plates, napkins, cups, etc.

• Compost what you can. This is as easy as using a garbage container and can greatly reduce the amount of waste your event produces.

• Donate excess food to local food banks or shelters.

• Contact local farmers who might be able to use the food for their animals or as compost.

Energy Conservation • Have your event during the day and outside if possible.

• Use naturally lit rooms with skylights and large windows to conserve energy.

• Turn off overheads, projectors and lights when not in use.

Charleston Green Fair To see how an ultra-green event can come together, check out the first Charleston Green Fair on Sept. 28, 2008, at Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Organized by EverGreen Concepts LLC, the fair aims to generate as little waste as possible while using 100% local and green resources.

• Green Fair organizers are working to keep printing needs to a minimum, but, when printed items are required, 100% recycled paper is used. The event program will be printed using 100% recycled paper and soy ink and will be distributed in The Post and Courier.

• To minimize waste, all exhibitors, food vendors and service providers are asked to assess the items they are bringing to the event to with an eye toward finding opportunities to reduce waste. Event organizers are helping vendors replace traditional products with ecologically friendly ones. For example, all food vendors are required to use 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly disposable items instead of traditional plastic and foam plates, cup and forks. Those items can be composted instead of going to the landfill.

Source: Suzie Webster, EverGreen Concepts LLC. For more information on the Charleston Green Fair, visit www.charlestongreenfair.com.

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Lists & Directories Map of Area Attractions ................................................ 46

Golf Courses ................................................................. 55

Bus Tour Companies ..................................................... 47

Area Attractions ............................................................ 56

Carriage Tour Companies ............................................. 47

Caterers ........................................................................ 58

Corporate Gifts/Awards ................................................ 48

Event Planners ............................................................... 61

Entertainment, Professional Speakers and Workshops... 48

Hotels with Meeting Facilities ........................................ 63

Florists .......................................................................... 49

Restaurants with Banquet Facilities .............................. 68

Party Rental Companies................................................ 50

Unconventional/Outdoor Meeting Venues..................... 70

Photographers ............................................................... 51

Exhibition Centers ......................................................... 73

Specialty Invitations, Paper Stores, Printers .................. 52 Transportation Services................................................. 53

Index of Advertisers ...................................................... 74

Videographers .............................................................. 54

Index of Companies ...................................................... 74

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Old Santee ● Canal Park

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BUS TOUR COMPANIES Listed alphabetically Charleston Tours Inc. P.O. Box 296 Jacksonboro, SC 29452 Phone: 843-571-0049 Fax: 843-571-6248 Web site: www.charleston-tours.com Hours of available operation: 9:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

No. of seats: 25 Total No. of buses in fleet: 4 Avg. cost per person: $20 Available tours: Motorized tours of city and plantations

Doin’ the Charleston Tours P.O. Box 31338 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: 843-763-1233 Web site: www.dointhecharlestontours.com Hours of available operation: Daily tours at 9:30 a.m., Noon, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

No. of seats: 25 Total No. of buses in fleet: 1 Avg. cost per person: $18 Available tours: Motorized tours of historic district and combo tours with the Charleston Museum, historic mansions, Fort Sumter

Gray Line of Charleston P.O. Box 219 Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-722-4444

Fax: 843-722-0173 Web site: www.graylineofcharleston.com Hours of available operation: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour No. of seats: 25 Total No. of buses in fleet: 7 Avg. cost per person: $19-30 Available tours: 90-minute historic tours of the city; two-hour combo tour of the city and historic houses; combo tour of the city and choice of Fort Sumter or harbor cruise

CARRIAGE TOUR COMPANIES Listed alphabetically Carolina Polo & Carriage Co. 16 Hayne St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-577-6767 Fax: 843-577-9555 Web site: www.cpcc.com Hours of available operation: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

No. of seats: 16 Total No. of Carriages: 8 Avg. cost per person: $20 Available tours: Historic Charleston, group, wedding, private tours

Carriage Tours at Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-556-6020 Fax: 843-766-4460 Web site: www.middletonplace.org

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Hours of available operation: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weather permitting No. of seats: 15 Total No. of Carriages: 3 Avg. cost per person: $15 Available tours: Explore areas beyond the landscaped gardens, bamboo forest, flooded rice field, plantation stable yards

Charlestonsctours.com 1270 Old Wanus Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-3307 Web site: www.charlestonsctours.com Hours of available operation: 9 a.m-6 p.m.

No. of seats: 30 Total No. of Carriages: 1 Avg. cost per person: Cost varies by tour Available tours: Personalized private tours of Charleston; Beaufort; Savannah, Ga. or Georgia Sea Islands for two to five adults, covering historical sites, national landmark houses, plantations and forts. Walking and step-on guide service for 20 or more adults in the city of your choice.

Classic Carriage Tours Inc. 10 Guignard St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-853-3747 Fax: 843-853-4738 Web site: www.classiccarriage.com Hours of available operation: 9 a.m.-11p.m.

No. of seats: 16 Total No. of Carriages: 42 Avg. cost per person: $18 Available tours: Charleston’s historic district,

evening tours by appointment, mobile service, plantation weddings

Old South Carriage Co. 14 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-723-9712 Fax: 843-722-2553 Web site: www.oldsouthcarriagetours.com Hours of available operation: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

No. of seats: 16 Total No. of Carriages: 20 Avg. cost per person: $21 Available tours: Hourlong downtown carriage tours covering 2.5 miles of historic Charleston

Olde Towne Carriage Co. 20 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-722-1315 Web site: www.oldetownecarriage.com Hours of available operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

No. of seats: 15 Total No. of Carriages: 10 Avg. cost per person: $18 Available tours: Historic Charleston, residential history, private tours

Palmetto Carriage Works Ltd. 40 N. Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-723-8145 Fax: 843-853-6621 Web site: www.carriagetour.com Hours of available operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

No. of seats: 16

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L i s t s & D i r e cto r i e s Total No. of Carriages: 16 Avg. cost per person: $20 Available tours: Hourlong tours covering historic Charleston; group and private tours available

CORPORATE GIFTS/ AWARDS Listed alphabetically All American Awards 1039 Anna Knapp Blvd., Suite F Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-7808 Fax: 843-884-7809 Web site: www.awardsguy.com Specialties/Services: Corporate awards, plaques, trophies, engraving, banners, signs, name badges, rubber stamps, gifts, bronze castings

Buster’s Lowcountry Baskets P.O. Box 692 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Phone: 843-693-9539 Fax: 843-588-9539 Web site: www.bustersrub.com Specialties/Services: Gourmet gift baskets specializing in Lowcountry foods

Charleston Cookie Co. 1750 Signal Point Road Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-762-4185 Fax: 843-762-6944 Web site: www.charlestoncookie.com Specialties/Services: Southern charm cookies, brownies, pralines and baskets for corporate or personal gifts, baked to order and shipped same day

Coastal Cigars 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 210 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-225-5233 Fax: 866-821-9542 Web site: www.coastalcigars.com Specialties/Services: Customized cigar gift packs for corporate or social groups, cigar rollings and cigar tastings for special events

Croghan’s Jewel Box 308 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-723-3594 Fax: 843-723-2418 Web site: www.croghansjewelbox.com Specialties/Services: Estate and new jewelry, silver pitchers and trays, personalized engraved items, Charleston-oriented items

Grand Ideas Inc. 14 Lord Ashley Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-852-5264 Fax: 843-852-5273 Web site: www.grandideas.net Specialties/Services: Custom-branded promotional products, merchandise, event mementos, employee recognition items, corporate gifts, decorated apparel, sponsorship/campaign materials

JMC Charleston

RKO Design

6 Charlotte St., Suite A Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-577-1100 Fax: 843-577-0900 Web site: www.jmccharleston.com Specialties/Services: Lowcountry original art, wrought-iron sculpture, sweetgrass baskets, Faberge crystal, Mottahedeh porcelain, personalized stationery with writing implements

1070 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-723-9334 Fax: 843-723-9796 Web site: www.rkodesign.com Specialties/Services: Engraving, screen printing

Karst Inc. Promotional Marketing P.O. Box 60850 North Charleston, SC 29419 Phone: 843-884-4280 Fax: 843-884-3222 Web site: www.karstinc.com Specialties/Services: Holiday and event custom gifts branded with your logo for events and trade show promotion; attendance gifts; logo apparel; novelties

Mostly Graphics 1150 North Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-708-1354 Fax: 843-225-9787 Web site: www.mostlygraphics.net Specialties/Services: Employee/client appreciation gifts, imprinted giveaways and supplies, custom gourmet and gift baskets, screen printed and embroidered apparel, display and event management services

Palmetto Ideas Inc.

South Carolina Embroidery 295 Seven Farms Drive, Suite C-212 Charleston, SC 29492 Phone: 843-377-8134 Fax: 843-377-8135 Web site: www.scembroidery.com Specialties/Services: Embroidery, screenprinting, and advertising specialties, products promoting tradeshows, corporate gifts, wearables, employee incentive products

ENTERTAINMENT, PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS Listed alphabetically by subcategory

BANDS Archer Music Service LLC 108 Pinecrest Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4460 Web site: www.archermusic.com Services/Specialties: Live musicians and disc jockeys for corporate events Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: David Archer

7 Amy Elsey Drive, No. E5 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-852-2363 Fax: 866-852-2217 Web site: www.palmettoideas.net Specialties/Services: Wholesaler of S.C.themed merchandise, including auto accessories, Lee Edwards Entertainment apparel, glassware, entertaining items and office 811 Savannah Highway, Suite 1 Charleston, SC 29407 supplies Phone: 843-556-1614 Web site: www.LeeEdwardsEntertainment.com Plaque Attack Inc. Services/Specialties: Weddings, corporate, 7501 Rock St. social events North Charleston, SC 29420 Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Lee Phone: 843-553-2800 Edwards Fax: 843-553-1381 Web site: www.plaqueattack.net OtherBrother Entertainment Specialties/Services: Custom awards for cor660 Riverland Drive, Unit D porate, multiple forms of engraving techniques, Charleston, SC 29412 global shipping available Phone: 843-225-5621 Fax: 815-425-5621 Pleasant Presents Web site: www.otherbrotherent.com 1524 Oxborough Circle Services/Specialties: Bands, disc jockeys, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 ceremony musicians, event rentals Phone: 843-452-6969 Fax: 843-884-0568 Specialties/Services: Corporate gifts, apprecia- BOOKING COMPANIES tion gifts for clients and employees, congratulations, wedding, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, Archer Music Service LLC 108 Pinecrest Blvd. special events/occasions Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4460 Price Concepts Inc. Web site: www.archermusic.com 748 Milldenhall Road Services/Specialties: Live musicians and disc Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 jockeys for corporate events Phone: 843-884-0608 Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: David Web site: www.priceconceptspromos.com Archer Specialties/Services: Business gifts, boxes of candy and cookies, embroidered apparel, leather Hokus Pokus Entertainment products, fine pens 1015 St. Andrews Blvd.

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Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-6607 Fax: 843-556-0017 Services/Specialties: Event planning, tuxedo and costume rental, dunking booth, balloon arches and design

Lee Edwards Entertainment 811 Savannah Highway, Suite 1 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-1614 Web site: www.LeeEdwardsEntertainment.com Services/Specialties: Weddings, corporate, social events Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Lee Edwards

OtherBrother Entertainment 660 Riverland Drive, Unit D Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-225-5621 Fax: 815-425-5621 Web site: www.otherbrotherent.com Services/Specialties: Bands, disc jockeys, ceremony musicians, event rentals

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Adventure Teamworks LLC 320 Queensgate Way Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-810-6927 Web site: www.adventureteamworks.com Services/Specialties: Team-building, team development training, performance training workshops, student adventure education workshops, corporate events Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Brian Wilson

FocalPoint Coaching of Charleston 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite 1101-168 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-278-2663 Fax: 866-787-6812 Web site: www.focalpointcharleston.com Services/Specialties: Business coaching, workshops and speaking Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Ron McNutt

Jeremiah Bacon, speaker and consultant 109 Cooke St. Charleston, SC 29492 Phone: 843-971-3336 Fax: 843-824-1930 Web site: www.jeremiahbacon.com Services/Specialties: Spouse program (storytelling), presentation skills workshop, keynote speaker, closing speaker Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Jeremiah M. Bacon III

Seidler & Associates LLC 1260 Winchester Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-573-3485 Fax: 843-763-3650 Web site: www.margaretseidler.com Services/Specialties: Leadership development, team-building, conflict management, customer service, leadership workshops Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Margaret Seidler

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CLOWN SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS

Hokus Pokus Entertainment

Adventure Teamworks LLC

1015 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-6607 Fax: 843-556-0017 Services/Specialties: Event planning, tuxedo and costume rental, dunking booth, balloon arches and design

DJ SERVICES

Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-810-6927 Web site: www.adventureteamworks.com Services/Specialties: Team-building, team development training, performance training workshops, student adventure education workshops, corporate events Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Brian Wilson

Archer Music Service LLC

FocalPoint Coaching of Charleston

108 Pinecrest Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4460 Web site: www.archermusic.com Services/Specialties: Live musicians and disc jockeys for corporate events, performing professional musician Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: David Archer

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-278-2663 Fax: 866-787-6812 Web site: www.focalpointcharleston.com Services/Specialties: Business coaching, workshops and speaking Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Ron McNutt

Hokus Pokus Entertainment 1015 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-6607 Fax: 843-556-0017 Services/Specialties: Event planning, tuxedo and costume rental, dunking booth, balloon arches and design

Lee Edwards Entertainment 811 Savannah Highway, Suite 1 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-1614 Web site: www.LeeEdwardsEntertainment.com Services/Specialties: Weddings, corporate, social events Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Lee Edwards

OtherBrother Entertainment 660 Riverland Drive, Unit D Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-225-5621 Fax: 815-425-5621 Web site: www.otherbrotherent.com Services/Specialties: Bands, disc jockeys, ceremony musicians, event rentals

MAGICIAN SERVICES Archer Music Service LLC

Jeremiah Bacon, speaker and consultant 109 Cooke St. Charleston, SC 29492 Phone: 843-971-3336 Fax: 843-824-1930 Web site: www.jeremiahbacon.com Services/Specialties: Spouse program (storytelling), presentation skills workshop, keynote speaker, closing speaker Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Jeremiah M. Bacon III

Seidler & Associates LLC 1260 Winchester Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-573-3485 Fax: 843-763-3650 Web site: www.margaretseidler.com Services/Specialties: Leadership development, team-building, conflict management, customer service, leadership workshops Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: Margaret Seidler

FLORISTS Listed alphabetically Belva’s Flower Shop

108 Pinecrest Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4460 Web site: www.archermusic.com Services/Specialties: Live musicians and disc jockeys for corporate events Event Planner/Group Sales Manager: David Archer

875 Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-9576 Fax: 843-884-6026 Web site: www.belvasflowershop.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Corporate convention luncheons, showers, funerals, exotic flowers imported from Hawaii, corporate account programs

Hokus Pokus Entertainment

Bird’s Nest Floral & Gifts

1015 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-6607 Fax: 843-556-0017 Services/Specialties: Event planning, tuxedo and costume rental, dunking booth, balloon arches and design

549 College Park Road, Suite E Ladson, SC 29456 Phone: 843-797-7673 Fax: 843-797-0093 Web site: www.birdsnestflorist.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Fresh flowers, tropicals, plants, European/dish gardens, contemporary and traditional arrangements, high-style

floral arrangements, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, weddings, funeral designs, extensive gift line, gourmet and fruit baskets, gift baskets, candles

Blanche Darby Florist 581 Belle Station Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-971-0559 Fax: 843-766-0975 Web site: www.blanche.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, parties, large decorations, tropical flowers always in stock

Calhoun Flowers Inc. 1617 Ashley River Road, Suite B Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-571-5004 Fax: 843-571-5160 Web site: www.ftdfloristsonline.com/calhounflowers Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Small events, tropicals, imports from Holland and Ecuador,

Cameo Florist & Gifts

858 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-3990 Web site: www.blanche.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, parties, large decorations, tropical flowers always in stock

102 Berkeley Square Lane Goose Creek, SC 29455 Phone: 843-797-3599 Fax: 866-784-7004 Web site: www.cameoflorist.net Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Fresh flowers, tropicals, plants, European/dish gardens, contemporary and traditional arrangements, high-style floral arrangements, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, weddings, funeral designs, extensive gift line, gourmet and fruit baskets, gift baskets, greeting cards, candles

Bloom at Charleston Place

Carolina Florist LLC

150 Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-937-9033 Fax: 843-937-9035 Web site: www.bloomatcharlestonplace.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Traditional Southern and contemporary European design

2128 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-553-3511 Fax: 843-851-2865 Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, funerals, anniversaries

Blanche Darby Florist

Blooming Occasions 663 Main Road Johns Island, SC 29455 Phone: 877-766-2430 Fax: 843-559-1856 Web site: www.bloominoccasions.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Fresh flowers, tropicals, plants, European/dish gardens, contemporary and traditional arrangements, high-style floral arrangements, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, weddings, funeral designs, gourmet and fruit baskets, gift baskets, candles

The Blooming Village Florist Inc. 1973 Riviera Drive, Building C Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-856-8883 Fax: 843-856-1538 Web site: www.ftdfloristsonline.com/thebloomingvillageflorist Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Unique high-end design

Blossoms & Stems Florist 2578 Ashley River Road, Suite F Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-556-5680 Fax: 843-556-2530 Web site: www.blossomsandstems.net Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries, parties/bells, ginger, anthurium, protea

Buy the Bunch 280 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite H Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-881-4888 Fax: 843-849-6206 Web site: www.buythebunch.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings and events/large selection of unique Dutch flowers

Charleston Florist Inc. 184 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-577-5691 Fax: 843-577-3035 Web site: www.charlestonflorist.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Fresh flowers, tropicals, plants, European/dish gardens, contemporary and traditional arrangements, high-style floral arrangements, weddings, funeral designs, extensive gift line, gourmet and fruit baskets, gift baskets, greeting cards, candles

Class Acts Gift Baskets P.O. Box 2064 Mount Pleasant, SC 29465 Phone: 843-884-2255 Fax: 843-971-8032 Web site: www.classactsgiftbaskets.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Charleston baskets, products for baby, spa, toiletries

Dale Wallace Fine Floral Creations 130 W. Richardson Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-875-5520 Fax: 843-875-5756 Web site: www.dalewallaceffc.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: wedding and corporate design and production

A Floral Affair 280 Seven Farms Drive, Suite D Daniel Island, SC 29492 Phone: 843-388-9100 Fax: 843-388-9104 Web site: www.afloralaffaironline.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Corporate events and weddings, party planning, Lowcountry-style tropicals

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L i s t s & D i r e cto r i e s Flowers & Events by Margaret S. Perry Keepsakes Florist

Tiger Lily florist

P.O. Box 30504 Charleston, SC 29417 Phone: 843-577-3533 Fax: 843-577-5004 Web site: www.perryflowersandevents.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Theme props, local weddings, tropical flowers, glass, silver items

131 Spring St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-723-2808 Fax: 843-723-2611 Web site: www.tigerlilyflorist.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Custom designs, linens, plants

2000 Wappoo Drive, Suite A Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-766-7807 Web site: www.keepsakesflorist.net Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, corporate accounts, high-style design for all occasions

A New Leaf Studio Frampton’s Flowers, Weddings

73 Spring St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-720-8675 Fax: 866-456-0253 Web site: www.anewleafstudio.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Special events, weddings, container gardening, organic cut flowers

Twiggs and Ivy Flower Shop LLC

162 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-723-3656 Web site: www.framptonsflowers.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Corporate events, weddings, cut flower arrangements, daily deliveries, funerals

The Greenery Florist

Out of Hand-The Art of Creating

Sallie Youmans Floral Design

240 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-577-5394 Fax: 843-577-5394 Web site: www.greeneryfloristcharleston.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, funerals, various events

113 Pitt St., Suite C Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-856-3585 Fax: 843-856-3586 Web site: www.shopoutofhand.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Classic and contemporary floral design for business or social events

3002 Lee St./P.O. Box 546 Edisto Island, SC 29438 Phone: 843-870-9435 Fax: 843-869-9129 Web site: www.edistowedding.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Florals for weddings and events

Horst Wholesale Florist Inc. 1538 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-5151 Fax: 843-763-9910 Web site: www.horstflowers.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: All types of flowers for weddings and events

Seithel’s Florist 1579 Savannah Highway, Suite A Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-766-0246 Fax: 843-852-2651 Web site: www.seithelsflorist.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Funeral flowers

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Event Rentals & Design

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Holly Hill, SC

29 Magnolia Road Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-763-6690 Fax: 843-763-2154 Web site: www.twiggsandivy.com Specialties/Exotic Flowers: Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, no exotic flowers

PARTY RENTAL COMPANIES Listed alphabetically All Occasions - The Party Division of AAA Rentals 3555 Meeting Street Road

Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-554-6334 Fax: 843-744-3701 Web site: www.alloccasionsparty.com Specialties/Services: Booths, carnival/fair items, chairs, china, conventions, costumes, glassware, linens, props/themes, staging/risers, tables, tents, wedding accessories Other Services: Complete bridal rentals, sales and supplies for ceremonies, receptions and parties, full event coordination, venue layout, theme decor, referrals, complete equipment rentals, sales of party goods

Atlantic Tent Rentals Inc. 1720 Signal Point Road Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-795-4013 Fax: 843-795-4498 Web site: www.atlantictent.net Specialties/Services: Tents Other Services: Lighting, flooring

Boutique Tents P.O. Box 46 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Phone: 843-345-5049 Fax: 843-588-9597 Web site: www.boutiquetents.net Specialties/Services: Linens, tents, wedding accessories Other Services: Unique custom tent covers and other made-to-order event decor accessories, pillows, tiebacks, table runners, cushion and chair covers, tablecloths

L i s ts & Di rec to ri es Carolina Rental Center *2381 U.S. Highway 17 N. Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-881-5009 Fax: 843-884-0034 Web site: www.carolinarentalcenter.com Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair items, chairs, china, glassware, linens, staging/risers, tables, tents, wedding accessories Additional Address: 4980 Appian Way North Charleston, SC 29420 843-760-0550

A Charleston Event LLC 2060 Northbrook Blvd., Suite 201 North Charleston, SC 29406 Phone: 843-388-8000 Fax: 843-388-1751 Web site: www.acharlestonevent.com Specialties/Services: Booths, chairs, china, conventions, glassware, linens, props/themes, wedding accessories Other Services: Event design and direction, destination management, meeting and conference planning, private party planning, mega-balloon arches and decor, floral and window design, holiday decor, helium rental

Event Dynamics Inc. 3427 W. Montague Ave. Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-402-6858 Fax: 843-577-3389 Web site: www.edisoutheast.com Specialties/Services: China, conventions, glassware, linens, props/themes, wedding accessories Other Services: Rental props, decor, fabric, flo-

rals, design/build services for corporate branding and social events, furnishings, high-end rentals for china, crystal and silver

Other Services: Food and beverage service rentals, on-site tent sizing, Party-CAD event design, outdoor amusement, portable air conditioning, delivery

Group Dynamics Rentals 1750 Signal Point Road, Unit 9B Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-805-5055 Fax: 843-577-3760 Web site: www.groupdynamics.biz Specialties/Services: Chairs, china, conventions, glassware, linens, props/themes, staging/ risers, tables, tents Other Services: Dance floors, florals, event planning, wedding coordination

Johns Island Tool & Party Rental 3150 Maybank Highway Johns Island, SC 29455 Phone: 843-559-1300 Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair items, chairs, tables, tents, wedding accessories Other Services: Tucker’s Pond available for rental for weddings and special events, jump castles available

OOH! Events Hokus Pokus Entertainment 1015 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-6607 Fax: 843-556-0017 Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair items, costumes, props/themes, wedding accessories Other Services: Balloon decorating, decoration consulting, specialty cakes

443 Long Point Road, Suite I Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-881-7576 Fax: 866-553-7682 Web site: www.oohevents.com Specialties/Services: Chairs, china, linens, props/themes, tables, tents, wedding accessories Other Services: Unique themed items, Raj Tents, chandeliers and ceiling treatments; custom work available

Hughes Rental Center Inc. 1345 Bowman Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-881-7368 Fax: 843-881-0367 Web site: www.hughesfambiz.com Specialties/Services: Booths, carnival/fair items, chairs, china, conventions, glassware, linens, props/themes, staging/risers, tables, tents, wedding accessories

Party Plan-It 847 Houston Northcutt Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-388-9236 Fax: 843-388-9167 Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair items, chairs, costumes, tables, wedding accessories Other Services: Full-line party supply store

Production Design Associates 2799 Three Lakes Road North Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-554-3466 Fax: 843-554-0169 Web site: www.pdastage.com Specialties/Services: Conventions, staging/ risers Other Services: Audio-visual, production company, rental company, lighting and sound

Royal Restrooms 1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 103-332 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-805-8015 Web site: www.royalrestrooms.com Specialties/Services: Mobile restroom facilities Other Services: Mobile shower facilities

Ruth’s House Event Rentals 184 East Bay St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 866-788-4431 Fax: 866-257-7719 Web site: ruthshouseinc.com Specialties/Services: Carnival/fair items, chairs, conventions, linens, props/themes, staging/risers, tables, tents, wedding accessories

Snyder Event Rentals 3875 Meeting Street Road North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-766-3366 Fax: 843-766-0460 Web site: www.snydereventrentals.com Specialties/Services: Booths, chairs, china,

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L i s t s & D i r e cto r i e s conventions, glassware, linens, staging/risers, tables, tents, wedding accessories Other Services: Casino equipment

Theatrics Unlimited Inc. 981 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-722-2326 Fax: 843-853-3873 Web site: www.theatricsunlimited.com Specialties/Services: Costumes, props/themes, wedding accessories Other Services: Custom costume design and construction, period wedding attire, entertainment

PHOTOGRAPHERS Listed alphabetically AccuPhotoLab & Studio 1711 Savannah Highway, Suite B Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-571-4817 Web site: www.accuphotolab.com Specialties/Services: Complete photo and studio services, including restoration, enlargement, digital, film and video processing, archival, framing

Alterman Studios 654 King St., Suite D Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-577-0647 Fax: 843-722-2309 Web site: www.altermanstudios.com Specialties/Services: Executive portraits, head shots, product shots, architecture

A Charleston Wedding

Jeff Dodge Photography

P.O. Box 80791 Charleston, SC 29416 Phone: 843-763-3296 Fax: 866-625-1930 Web site: www.acharlestonwedding.com Specialties/Services: Videography, photography and disc jockey services for weddings, special events, corporate functions

1483 Diamond Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-971-3040 Fax: 843-971-8267 Web site: www.netscopeinc.com/portraitpix/ Specialties/Services: People, location, architectural, food, travel, weddings

Joseph Photography Child Creations by Chi

10040 Dorchester Road, Suite 108 Summerville, SC 29485 Phone: 843-821-4110 Web site: www.blackcreekstudios.com Specialties/Services: Portraiture, business, graduates, weddings, modeling portfolios, frames

1852-F Wallace School Road Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-766-7425 Web site: www.rickrhodesphotography.com Specialties/Services: Architectural, aerial, advertising, fine art copy and reproduction, digital scanning, digital wide-format printing, giclee printing, studio rental

45 Gadsden St., Suite B Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-722-1625 Web site: www.josephphotography.com Specialties/Services: Special events, family portraits, maternity, weddings, bridal portraits, family reunions, parties and corporate events

Chris and Cami Photography

King Street Photo Weddings

1305 White Tail Path Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-324-8900 Fax: 843-571-7052 Web site: www.chrisandcamiphotography.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, corporate events, executive portraits, sporting events

1225 Blakeway St., Suite 1303 Daniel Island, SC 29492 Phone: 843-377-8430 Web site: www.kingstreetphotoweddings.com Specialties/Services: Fashion, weddings, commercial, architectural, portraits

3620 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-767-6888 Fax: 843-225-2355 Web site: www.charlestonwedding.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, events, families, children, seniors, corporate, commercial, real estate

Lawrence A. Monteith, Photographer

Ring Photography

307 Royal Palm Blvd., No. 104 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-1462 Web site: www.lawrenceamonteith.com Specialties/Services: Advertising, architectural, hotel, food, portrait, wedding

526 Stratton Ferry Court Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-881-1936 Web site: www.ringphotography.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, family and individual portraits on location or in studio

Coleman Photography 538 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-577-9090 Fax: 843-577-8060 Web site: www.colemanphotography.com Specialties/Services: Photography services for sales conferences, trade shows, conventions, golf tournaments, corporate parties, same-day slide shows, on-site printing, green screen computer backgrounds available

15 Ellen Ave. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-557-2007 Web site: www.connellyphoto.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, children and family events

Douglas Deas Photography Camera Eye Photography

Rick Rhodes Photography Inc.

544 Beverly Drive Summerville, SC 29485 Phone: 843-813-0174 Web site: www.childcreations.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, portraits, children, events

Connelly Photo Black Creek Studios

Fax: 877-249-6891 Web site: www.renaissanceweds.com Specialties/Services: Traditional photo albums, weddings, galleries, slide show presentations and DVDs, live slide shows

1176 Island View Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-906-7500 Web site: www.cameraeyephotography.ifp3.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, children, special events

769 Bradburn Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-881-7613 Web site: www.douglasdeasphotography.com Specialties/Services: Portraits, events, weddings, architectural, editorial, public relations, advertising

Captured by Kate Photography

East Coast Aerials

49 Archdale St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-442-0802 Web site: www.capturedbykate.com Specialties/Services: Commercial, event, wedding photography

2700 Fort Trenholm Road, No. 9 Johns Island, SC 29455 Phone: 843-478-6809 Web site: www.ecaerials.com Specialties/Services: Aerial, architectural, commercial, air-to-ship

Charles Tumbleston Photography

Gary Eaton Studios

940 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-766-9400 Fax: 843-766-5577 Web site: www.tumblestonphotography.com Specialties/Services: Corporate, weddings and events, families and children

127 S. Main St. Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-1560 Fax: 843-871-1560 Web site: www.garyeatonstudios.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, portraits, commercial, aerial, architectural, banquets, legal, special events

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Richard Bell Photography

Naomi Doddington Couture Photography Marni Rothschild Pictures LLC 225 Fishburne St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-259-8402 Web site: www.doddingtonphoto.com Specialties/Services: Special-event and wedding photography, corporate imaging, family portraiture

P.O. Box 21463 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 843-345-2190 Fax: 843-571-4554 Web site: www.marnipictures.com Specialties/Services: Weddings and portraits

Nixon Photography

1099 Musket Range Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-693-0705 Fax: 843-971-2969 Web site: www.dsmithphoto.com Specialties/Services: Special events, weddings, family portraits, corporate, editorial, commercial, aerial photography

1466 Hamlin Park Circle Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-416-8746 Web site: www.mycharlestonphotographer.com Specialties/Services: Wedding photography and portraits

Paul Alford Photography

Damon R. Smith Photography

119 Pebble Creek Road Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-9931 Fax: 843-871-9931 Web site: www.paulalfordphotography.com Specialties/Services: Family, children, high school seniors, bridals and engagement portraits, in studio or on location

Smoak Stack Studios

PhotoArt by Paul

Stello Photography LLC

1314 Westchase Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-819-0195 Web site: www.photoartbypaul.com Specialties/Services: Element photography, architectural, corporate, commercial, editorial and events

125 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-722-0300 Web site: www.stellophotography.com Specialties/Services: Art, commercial work, weddings, portraits, events

Renaissance Weddings

3226 Maybank Highway, Studio E5 Johns Island, SC 29455 Phone: 843-364-7796 Web site: www.taylorstewartphotography.com

2120 Noisette Blvd., Studio 123 North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 877-249-6891

1208 Forestwood Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-224-8555 Web site: www.smoakstackstudios.com Specialties/Services: Advertising, corporate, events, people, weddings, architecture, fine art, editorial, industrial

Taylor Stewart Photography

L i s ts & Di rec to ri es Specialties/Services: Photojournalistic wedding photography, portraiture

Susan Budnick Photography 149 Broomsedge Lane Johns Island, SC 29455 Phone: 843-768-9498 Web site: www.susanbudnickphotography.com Specialties/Services: Lowcountry and Charleston scenery, wildlife, nature; special orders usually accepted, bilingual photographer available for some special projects

Leigh Webber Photography 164 Market St., Suite 253 Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-697-0376 Web site: www.ltwebber.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, events, children, portraiture

stationery

Lowcountry Sketches 968 Cliffwood Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-693-9106 Web site: www.lowcountrysketches.com Specialties/Services: Pen-and-ink prints, notecards of Lowcountry scenes and sites, corporate promotions/gifts, weddings

Listed alphabetically Bernstein Lash Marketing 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 4 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-747-7767 Fax: 843-747-8166 Specialties/Services: Customized invitations and promotional products

Concorde Inc. 1051 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite D Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-849-8414 Fax: 843-884-3244 Web site: www.concordeinc.com Specialties/Services: Custom corporate gifts; embroidered wearables; trade show giveaways; custom bags, packaging, promotional products and services for events and trade shows; imprinted cups; insulated beverage holders; gifts; totes

Mostly Graphics 1150 North Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-708-1354 Fax: 843-225-9787 Web site: www.mostlygraphics.net Specialties/Services: Graphic design services, typesetting, copywriting, custom die-cut invitations, imprinted giveaways, business stationery, brochures, custom packaging options

28 Windermere Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-766-2467 Fax: 843-766-1490 Specialties/Services: Engraved and casual stationery, invitations, paper products and gifts, bridal registry

PaperTrails.com 5015 Parkside Drive Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-308-9912 Fax: 843-308-9232 Web site: www.papertrails.com Specialties/Services: Four online boutiques of blank or custom printed invitations, announcements, stationery and designer papers, including Charleston and Lowcountry designs

The RSVP Shoppe 141 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-577-9740 Fax: 843-577-0064 Specialties/Services: Stationery lines including Crane, Wm. Arthur, Vera Wang, Kate Spade, Jan Petr Obr, Dempsey & Carroll; gifts available

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Linning House Inc. 38 Romney St., Suite 202 Charleston, SC 29403-3825 Phone: 843-805-7999 Specialties/Services: Etiquette and layout specialist for invitations, announcements and

2084 Aragon St. North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-554-1203

1258 Remount Road North Charleston, SC 29406 Phone: 843-554-8066

2019 Cherry Hill Lane Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-577-6565

CAR RENTAL

CAB SERVICES Absolute Charleston 2478 Swallow Drive Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-571-7554 Fax: 843-571-5643 Web site: absolutecharlestontaxilimousine.com

Alamo Rent a Car 5500 International Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-767-4417

Express Cab Co. 1836 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-577-8816

Flag-A-Cab 2084 Aragon St. Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-554-1200

AVIS 5500 International Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-767-7030 Web site: www.avis.com

Budget 5500 International Blvd., Terminal Building N Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-767-7051 Web site: www.budget.com

KLN Transportation 409 King St., No. 100 Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-421-7034

Budget

Metro Limo-Taxi Inc. at the Charleston Airport 1949 Ivy Hall Road Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-729-2231

390 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 Phone: 843-577-5195 Web site: www.budget.com

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 2440 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-766-5160 Web site: www.enterprise.com

North Area Taxi 5840 Rivers Ave. Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-554-7575

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 423 Judy Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-557-9075

1500 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-769-5833 Web site: www.enterprise.com

Safety Cab Co.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1430 Meeting Street Road North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-722-4066

2004 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-556-7889 Web site: www.enterprise.com

Shuttle Etc. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Charleston Airport

303 Elliott Drive Ladson, SC 29456 Phone: 843-832-8888

Listed Alphabetically by Subcategory

Karst Inc. Promotional Marketing P.O. Box 60850 North Charleston, SC 29419 Phone: 843-884-4280 Fax: 843-884-3222 Web site: www.karstinc.com Specialties/Services: Promotional products, logo apparel, custom novelties, logo product design, promotion campaigns, corporate gifts, trade shows and employee incentives

Yellow Cab Call a Cab

Priority Taxi

Graceful Paper 203 Hampton Bluff Road Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-412-2411 Web site: www.gracefulpaper.com Specialties/Services: Invitations, personalized stationery

North Charleston, SC 29406 Phone: 843-554-8066

East Cooper Taxi

Open House of Charleston LLC

SPECIALTY INVITATIONS, PAPER STORES, PRINTERS

Phone: 843-509-5999 Fax: 843-971-5319 Web site: www.blackandgoldlimo.com

Summer Creek Taxi 37 Princeton Road Goose Creek, SC 29445 Phone: 843-818-1212

5500 International Blvd., No. 114 Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-767-1109 Web site: www.enterprise.com

LIMOUSINE SERVICES

Taxi Pro

A First Class Limousine

5840 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29406 Phone: 843-884-4424

4 Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-568-2585

Airport Limo/Taxi Association

The Charleston Black Cab Co.

A Image Limousine Service

P.O. Box 62526 North Charleston, SC 29419 Phone: 843-607-5456 Web site: www.airportlimotaxiassociation.com

1140 Barfield St. Daniel Island, SC 29492 Phone: 843-216-2627 Fax: 843-216-2650 Web site: charlestonblackcabcompany.com

2176 Savannah Highway, Suite 120 Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-763-5466

Black & Gold Limo Service P.O. Box 124 Mount Pleasant, SC 29465

Tri County Dispatch Services 5840 Rivers Ave.

A Star Limousine Service 1934 Discher Ave. Charleston, SC 29415 Phone: 843-745-6279

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L i s t s & D i r e cto r i e s Fax: 843-745-6271 Web site: www.astarlimo.com

A Stretch Limousine Taxi Service 1942 Summerville Ave. Summerville, SC 29405 Phone: 843-745-6288

Phone: 843-760-2811

RICKSHAW

Coastal Limousine Inc.

Charleston Rickshaw Co.

P.O. Box 21657 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 843-795-8272 Fax: 843-225-4620 Web site: www.coastlimo.net

King and Beaufain streets Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-723-5685 Web site: www.charlestonrickshaw.com

A White Tie Limousine 1489 River Road Johns Island, SC 29455 Phone: 843-437-5152 Fax: 843-559-5047 Web site: www.whitetielimos.com

Go To Team Inc. Destination Logistics 5480 B110 E. Beach Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455 Phone: 843-768-2771 Web site: www.islandshuttle.com

AAA Hollywood Limousine and Sedan Executive Limousine of Charleston Inc. Service 1704 Tolbert Way 2176 Savannah Highway, No. 120 Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-763-5466

Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-881-1694 Fax: 843-971-4911 Web site: executivelimousineofcharleston.com

Above & Beyond Limousine 1951 Belgrade Ave. Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-402-0600

King & Queen’s Choice Limo Service 37 Briarcliff Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-763-3024

Airport Limo/Taxi Association P.O. Box 62526 North Charleston, SC 29419 Phone: 843-607-5456 Web site: www.airportlimotaxiassociation.com

Beres Executive LLC 105 Chiles Drive Summerville, SC 29485 Phone: 843-224-8631 Fax: 843-875-5239 Web site: www.beresexecutive.com

Black & Gold Limo Service P.O. Box 124 Mount Pleasant, SC 29465 Phone: 843-509-5999 Fax: 843-971-5319 Web site: www.blackandgoldlimo.com

Legend Limousines and Tours 4 Carriage Lane, No. 400B Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-744-0060 Fax: 843-571-0086 Web site: www.oregonhosting.net/~legend

27 Paddlecreek Ave. Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-532-5742 Fax: 843-486-8665 Web site: www.palmettolimousine.com

Parker Limousine Service Inc. 2204 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-744-8100

Richardson Limousine Services

2204 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-744-8900 Web site: www.carey.com

2820 Clements Ferry Road Charleston, SC 29492 Phone: 843-849-0395

Royal Limousines P.O. Box 20005 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 888-305-7779 Fax: 888-830-9917 Web site: www.charlestonexecutive.com

Charleston Limo P.O. Box 550 Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Phone: 843-860-5466 Web site: www.charlestonlimo.com

Charleston Limo Bus Services 1217 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-697-1600 Web site: www.charlestonlimobus.com

2183 U.S. Highway 17 N. Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-884-7272 Web site: www.royallimo.biz

Sunshine Limousine Service P.O. Box 41166 Charleston, SC 29423 Phone: 843-552-8150 Web site: www.sunshinelimo.com

The Charleston Chauffeur Co. 420 Owen St. Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-737-0654 Fax: 843-727-0303 Web site: thecharlestonchauffeurcompany.com

Vintage Limousines Chauffeurs Unlimited Limo Services 7171 Bryhawke Circle, No. 300 Charleston, SC 29418

VIDEOGRAPHERS Listed alphabetically Action Media Inc. 2178 Otranto Blvd., Suite C North Charleston, SC 29406 Phone: 843-412-0725 Fax: 843-278-2912 Web site: www.actionmediacorp.com Specialties/Services: Video production, commercials, marketing videos, weddings, real estate marketing, graphic design, Web streaming, television production

Andy Hunt Creative Group 3305 Cameron Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Phone: 843-886-9725 Fax: 843-886-9200 Specialties/Services: Film and video production, full-service editing suite, producing and directing, concept creation

Artistic Eye Productions Palmetto Limousine

Carey Limousine

Charleston Executive

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-1900 Web site: www.dvdvideoproductionservices.com Specialties/Services: Event videos and photos, commercial and home production services, editing systems, DVD/CD/VHS duplication and packaging, full-color graphic design

2183 U.S. Highway 17 N. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-7272

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178 Thames Ave. Summerville, SC 29485 Phone: 843-821-4294 Fax: 843-821-4294 Web site: www.artisticeyeproductions.com Specialties/Services: Filming and editing, corporate and social events, photo montage, slide show presentations

A Charleston Wedding P.O. Box 80791 Charleston, SC 29416 Phone: 843-763-3296 Fax: 866-625-1930 Web site: www.acharlestonwedding.com Specialties/Services: Videography, photography and disc jockey services for weddings, special events, corporate functions

Coastal Videography 1466 Hamlin Park Circle Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Phone: 843-416-8746 Web site: www.coastalvideography.com Specialties/Services: Charleston wedding videography

Digital Cinema Productions 45 Sycamore Ave., Unit 115 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-568-3965 Web site: www.scdigitalcinema.com Specialties/Services: Video production coverage for meetings, special events, marketing, weddings and bar mitzvahs; instructional DVDs; DVD authoring; 3-D animation; DVD Video Production Services

Laura Shelton 325 Coleman Blvd.

1090 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite E Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone: 843-884-6222 Fax: 843-884-6216 Web site: www.gototeam.com Specialties/Services: Video and broadcast services in both standard-definition and highdefinition, specializing in corporate, commercial, broadcast television, live event production, and electronic press kits

Lighthouse Digital 1333 Honeysuckle Lane Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-345-1467 Web site: www.lighthousedigitalvideo.com Specialties/Services: Weddings, event video, photography, photo repair and reconstruction

Moving Memories Productions 205 St. James Ave., Suite 231 Goose Creek, SC 29445 Phone: 843-364-4384 Web site: www.moving-memories.net Specialties/Services: Video production, weddings, biographies, photo montages, events

Prime Cuts Video Productions Inc. 834 Targave Road Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 843-762-0719 Web site: www.charlestonweddings.net Specialties/Services: Full-service event videography, weddings and corporate events, digital video and high-definition video

Production Design Associates 2799 Three Lakes Road North Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-554-3466 Fax: 843-554-0169 Web site: www.pdastage.com Specialties/Services: Lighting, audio and video production; staging; design and installations; green options also available

Renaissance Weddings 2120 Noisette Blvd., Studio 123 North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 877-249-6891 Fax: 877-249-6891 Web site: www.renaissanceweds.com Specialties/Services: Traditional photo albums, weddings, galleries, slide show presentations and DVDs, live slide shows

UniMedia 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 205 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: 843-884-5056 Fax: 843-278-2434 Web site: www.unimediasolutions.com Specialties/Services: Multimedia projects, motion picture, television, live event production

L i s ts & Di rec to ri es

Golf Courses

Operating in the Tri-County Area, Listed by Slope Rating* Phone Fax Web Site

Slope Rating

Superintendent/Head Pro/Designer(s)

Par/Course Rating

2007-2008 Tournaments

Green Fees

Crowfield Golf & Country Club 300 Hamlet Circle Goose Creek, SC 29445

843-764-4618 843-764-4534 www.crowfieldgolf.com

144

Troy Sanders/Koll Farman/ Bob Spence, Tom Jackson

72/74.5

No tournaments available

$42-$52

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort 1000 Ocean Course Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-266-4670 843-266-4675 www.kiawahresort.com

144

Jeff Stone/Stephen Youngner/ Pete and Alice Dye

72/77.2

Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro-Am; Kiawah Friendship Cup, The Amateur at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Seasonal

843-768-2529 843-768-7876 www.discoverseabrook.com

141

Sean Hardwick/Brian Thelan/ Robert Trent Jones

72/72.7

Call for tournament details

$95-$150

Turtle Point Golf Club 1 Turtle Point Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-266-4050 843-266-4055 www.kiawahresort.com

141

Tom Agazzi/Mark Schaffer/ Jack Nicklaus

72/74.2

Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro-Am; Kiawah Friendship Cup, The Amateur at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Seasonal

Cougar Point 12 Kiawah Beach Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-266-4020 843-266-4023 www.kiawahresort.com

138

Brad French/Ric Ferguson/ Gary Player

72/74.0

The Amateur at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro-Am

Seasonal

843-768-2529 843-768-7876 www.discoverseabrook.com

138

Sean Hardwick/Brian Thelan/ William Byrd

72/73.7

Call for tournament details

$95-$150

843-851-1193 843-851-2857 www.pineforestcountryclub.com

138

Butch Suagerko/Kenneth Cashwell/ Bob Spence

72/73.9

No tournaments available

Seasonal, up to $60

Oak Point Golf Course 4394 Hope Plantation Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-266-4100 843-654-2924 www.kiawahresort.com

137

Bill Daley/Scott Ammon/ Clyde Johnston

72/72.4

No tournaments available

$72-$121

Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-266-4640 843-226-4647 www.kiawahresort.com

135

Steve Miller/Jim Kelechi/ Tom Fazio

72/73.3

Kiawah Island National Pro-Am

Seasonal

Coosaw Creek Country Club 4110 Club Course Drive North Charleston, SC 29420

843-767-9000 843-207-7438 www.coosawcreek.com

132

Dave Selner/Mike Benner/ Arthur Hills

71/72.7

No tournaments available

Seasonal

843-821-4077 843-873-5888 www.legendoaksgolf.com

132

Rick Smith/Joey Bradley/ Scott Pool

72/73.5

Public and private tournaments hosted at the club using GPS and Live Leaderboard amenities

Seasonal

Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club 20 Dunvegan Drive Charleston, SC 29414

843-556-8251 843-556-7316 www.shadowmossgolf.com

131

Wayne Stonaker/J.P. Ringer/ Russell Breeden

72/72.3

Charleston Kiwanis Club, Crosby Memorial, Comcast, corporate and fundraising outings

$33-$52

Charleston National Country Club 1360 National Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

843-884-7799 843-881-0756 www.charlestonnationalgolf.com

129

Wayne Sellers/Gregory A. Ray/ Rees Jones

72/70.3

2008 Spring Match Play, Scott's World of Golf Ladies Golf Outing, Pro Putting Tour

$45-$90

Wild Dunes Harbor Course 5881 Palm Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

843-886-2004 843-886-2207 www.wilddunes.com

127

Karsten McElfresh/Chris Orphey/ Tom Fazio

70/69.2

No tournaments available

$110, Seasonal

Patriots Point Links 1 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-2385 843-881-0044 www.patriotspointlinks.com

126

Mark Pitassi/Bucky Dudley/ Willard Byrd

72/73.0

Bridge Run Tournament

$60-$100

Miler Country Club 400 Country Club Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483

843-873-2210 843-851-0805 www.milercountryclub.com

124

Bo Blanton/Bray Blanton/ Eddie Riccoboni

71/69.0

The Cuthbert Cup, "Chick" Miler Invitational

$40 weekends/$30 weekdays

Course

Crooked Oaks Golf Course 3772 Seabrook Island Road Seabrook Island, SC 29455

Ocean Winds 3772 Seabrook Island Road Seabrook Island, SC 29455 Pine Forest Country Club 1000 Congressional Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483

Legend Oaks Golf Club 118 Legend Oaks Way Summerville, SC 29485

*Slope rating is a number ranging from 55 to 155 that represents the difficulty of a course for bogey golfers relative to the course rating. Slope rating is not expressed in strokes but, rather, is a ratio. The higher the slope, the more difficult the course plays for bogey golfers. A slope rating of 113 is considered average.

Information presented was provided upon request from company representatives, and SC Biz News LLC assumes the data is accurate.

Not all golf courses are listed, only those that responded to our information inquiry.

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Area Attractions

Ranked by No. of Attendees, January-June 2008 Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

Phone Web Site

No. of Attendees

Products/Services

Single Adult Admission Group Rates Available

843-883-3123 www.nps.gov/fosu

281,951

Ferries depart from Charleston and Mount Pleasant to tour the scene of the opening battle of the Civil War

$15 Yes

Mark Davis 1948

843-572-3161 www.coastalcarolinafair.org

235,000

Fair begins the last Thursday in October, runs for 10 days

$8 adult, $5 child No

Denise Massey 1956

South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-3474 www.scaquarium.org

210,000

The South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, excelling in education by providing a visitor experience

$17 Yes

Holly Simpson 2000

James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive James Island, SC 29412

843-795-7275 www.ccprc.com

199,030

643-acre park with crabbing, fishing, biking, lagoon boating, dog park, playgrounds, shelters, climbing wall, cottages, campsites and challenge course

$1 No

Lynn Jenness 1990

Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-572-7275 www.ccprc.com

189,302

1,015-acre park, two playgrounds, 20-foot play hill, picnic sites with grills, open meadows, paved trails, boat rentals, water park, meeting facilities

$1 No

Christine Volousky 1998

Carolina Ice Palace 7665 Northwoods Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-572-2717 www.carolinaicepalace.com

150,000

Two NHL-size ice-skating rinks, arcade, sports lounge, meeting rooms, pro shop

$5-$10 Yes

Wayne Stella 1997

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 40 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-2727 www.patriotspoint.org

115,000

Congressional Medal of Honor Museum, World War II aircraft carrier Yorktown and other ships, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

$16 Yes

Angie Bennett 1975

Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier 101 E. Arctic Ave. Folly Beach, SC 29439

843-588-3474 www.ccprc.com

103,717

Fishing pier, gift shop, restaurant, rental equipment available, tournaments, special events

$7 per vehicle No

Kerry Hanson 1995

Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlerush Parkway Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-0832 www.ccprc.com

100,996

943-acre nature-based park with playgrounds, trails, boating, biking, shelters, water park, special events

$1 No

Jim Hoy 1979

843-723-7241 www.riverdogs.com

100,000

Minor league baseball

$5-$10 Yes

Dave Echols 1996

843-886-3863 www.ccprc.com

77,519

Dunes, boardwalk, showers, restrooms, lifeguards, vending, 350 parking spaces

$7 per vehicle No

Cynthia Wilson 1996

843-571-1266 www.magnoliaplantation.com

75,000

Pre-Revolutionary War plantation house with early American antiques, a biblical garden, antebellum cabin, train tour, nature boat tour

$15 Yes

Jane Knight 1870

843-572-7275 www.splashparks.com

70,413

27,000-square-foot wave pool, lazy river, treehouse play structure, kiddie pool area, seven-story multislide complex, racer slides, vending, birthday parties

$18.99 Yes

Mindy Perrault 2001

843-556-6020 www.middletonplace.org

50,464

18th-century plantation, America's oldest landscaped gardens, house museum, stable yards, Middleton Place Restaurant, museum shop, garden market and nursery

$25 Yes

Megan Mays, Kate Myers 1741

843-853-8962 www.explorecml.org

49,500

Interactive children’s museum with eight exhibits, castle, shrimp boat, garden

$7 Yes

Christine Kelly 1995

843-795-7275 www.ccprc.com

47,156

10 vacation cottages overlooking the Stono River marsh, RV sites with hookups, primitive campsites, campground store, shuttle service to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach

Site fees only No

Michael Bradley 1991

843-852-4200 www.charlestownelanding.travel

41,820

Site of first permanent English settlement in the Carolinas

$5 Yes

Jenny Waller 1970

Cypress Gardens 3030 Cypress Gardens Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461

843-553-0515 www.cypressgardens.info

38,000

170-acre swamp garden with aquarium, butterfly house, boat tours and walking trails, two indoor meeting venues, outdoor gazebos

$10 Yes

Roxy Bishop 1932

Fort Moultrie 1214 Middle St. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

843-883-3123 www.nps.gov/fosu

36,190

History of American seacoast defense from 1776-1947, visitor center and film are free

$3 No

Mark Davis 1960

843-795-7275 www.splashparks.com

35,930

Two 200-foot slides, lazy river, Caribbean play structure, concessions, kiddie pool, lockers, lifeguards, vending

$9.99 Yes

Mindy Perrault 1995

843-723-7528 www.charlestonsymphony.com

35,000

Largest full-time performing arts organization in South Carolina performs more than 100 concerts per year, including masterworks, pops, chamber and family concerts

$20-$60 Yes

Cynthia Branch 1936

Folly Beach County Park 1100 W. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach, SC 29439

843-588-2426 www.ccprc.com

32,699

Beach access park with 4,000 feet of ocean frontage, dressing area, outdoor showers, picnic areas, lifeguards, vending, restrooms, shelter for rent

$7 per vehicle No

Mark Noble 1982

The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-722-2996 www.charlestonmuseum.org

30,831

America's first museum showcases a variety of cultural and natural history artifacts relating to the S.C. Lowcountry

$10 Yes

Susan McKellar 1773

843-559-0383 www.charlestonteagardens.com

30,000

Tea plantation with informational tours of the on-site factory, trolley rides designed to educate the public on the growing and processing of tea

$10 Yes

Linda Fasig 2003

843-769-2600 www.draytonhall.org

29,499

Circa 1738, Drayton Hall is in near-original condition and is the oldest preserved plantation house in America open to the public

$14 Yes

Natalie Baker 1738

Company Fort Sumter National Monument Visitor Center 340 Concord St. Charleston, SC 29401 Coastal Carolina Fair P.O. Box 762 Ladson, SC 29456

Charleston RiverDogs 360 Fishburne St. Charleston, SC 29403 Isle of Palms County Park 1 14th Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 3550 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark 8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406 Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Children's Museum of the Lowcountry 25 Ann St. Charleston, SC 29403 Cottages and Campground, James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Road Charleston, SC 29407

Splash Zone, James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Charleston Symphony Orchestra 145 King St., Suite 311 Charleston, SC 29401

Charleston Tea Plantation B 6617 Maybank Highway Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 B Factory tour is complimentary, trolley ride costs $10

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Area Attractions

Ranked by No. of Attendees, January-June 2008 Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

No. of Attendees

Products/Services

Single Adult Admission Group Rates Available

843-724-8481 www.historiccharleston.org

26,081

Neoclassical dwelling, elaborate plasterwork, free-flying staircase

$10 Yes

Fielding Freed 1947

843-722-7171 www.middletonplace.org

22,520

Built in 1825 on Charleston's High Battery; house contains family furniture, silver, books, paintings and documents that remain in place much as they have for more than 150 years

$10 Yes

Megan Mays, Kate Myers 1975

843-881-5516 www.nps.gov/chpi

19,548

Country estate of Charles Pinckney, Constitution history, archaeology, black history

Free No

Mark Davis 1990

843-884-0832 www.splashparks.com

18,790

200-foot slide, Cyclone swirling water ride, 16-foot otter slide, kiddie pool, sprays, waterfalls, geysers, vending

$6.99 Yes

Mindy Perrault 1994

Joseph Manigault House 350 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-722-2996 www.charlestonmuseum.org

18,007

Example of Adam-style or Federal architecture, collection of American, English and French furnishings circa 1800, built in 1803

$10 Yes

John Brumgardt 1949

Kiawah Beachwalker Park 8 Beachwalker Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-768-2395 www.ccprc.com

16,704

Beach access park with 300 feet of ocean frontage, dressing areas, outdoor showers, restrooms and seasonal lifeguards

$7 per vehicle No

Phillip Eldred 1976

Calhoun Mansion 14-16 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-8205 www.calhounmansion.net

16,000

The largest privately owned house museum on the peninsula

$15 No

Frankie Villalta 1876

Aiken-Rhett House 48 Elizabeth St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-723-1159 www.historiccharleston.org

13,441

Example of antebellum life, hub of the social scene leading up to the Civil War

$10 Yes

Fielding Freed 1947

Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-2706 www.gibbesmuseum.org

13,000

The art of Charleston and the American South from 18th century to present day

$9 adults, $7 seniors, students, military Yes

Leslie Wade 1858

843-722-3405 www.historiccharleston.org

13,000

Series of heritage tours that explore the private interiors and gardens of Charleston

$45 Yes

Leigh Handal 1947

Charleston Ballet Theatre 477 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-723-7334 www.charlestonballet.org

12,000

Professional dance company

$20-$40 Yes

Kyle Barnette 1987

Old Santee Canal Park 900 Stony Landing Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461

843-899-5200 www.oldsanteecanalpark.org

10,336

195-acre park on America's first canal; boardwalks and trails lead through Biggin Creek; 11,000-square-foot interpretive center

$3 Yes

Mary Bell, Loretta Simmons 1989

843-740-5550 www.legacyofheroes.org

9,500

The museum and education center houses antique fire equipment and vehicles, a indoor play area and driving simulator

$6 Yes

Max Sterling 2006

Mullett Hall Equestrian Center 2662 Mullett Hall Road Johns Island, SC 29455

843-768-5867 www.ccprc.com

8,886

738-acre host site features competitive horse shows, festivals, events and exhibitions and 20 miles of trails

$25 for annual pass No

Wendy Jackson 1994

Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-2996 www.charlestonmuseum.org

8,693

Built in 1772; home to Thomas Heyward Jr., signer of the Declaration of Independence; rented by George Washington in 1791

$10 Yes

John Brumgardt 1930

843-899-5101 DNR

7,190

Exhibits display Lowcountry culture and natural history

Free with park admission No

Carolyn Pilgrim 1992

843-795-4386 www.ccprc.com

7,065

50-foot climbing wall and 1,000-square-foot bouldering wall for supervised climbing

$8-$10 Yes

Robert Lavarnway 1997

American Military Museum 360 Concord St., Suite 9 Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-7000 www.americanmilitarymuseum.org

5,700

Hundreds of uniforms, artifacts and military miniatures covering all periods, including Iraq, Vietnam, world wars, Civil War and Revolutionary War

$7 Yes

Randi Meagher 1987

Caw Caw Interpretive Center 5200 Savannah Highway Ravenel, SC 29470

843-889-8898 www.ccprc.com

5,211

654-acre site with intact rice fields, interpretive trails, exhibit center, wildlife

$1 Yes

Mark Madden 2000

Irvin-House Vineyards 6775 Bears Bluff Road Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

843-559-6867 www.charlestonwine.com

3,500

Charleston's domestic winery

$2.50 tastings Yes

Ann Irvin, Becky Nisoff 2003

843-722-3405 www.historiccharleston.org

3,000

More than 30 of the nation's exhibitors represent American, Asian and European antiques from the 17th to early 20th centuries

$15 No

Leigh Handal 2004

Mepkin Abbey and Gardens 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461

843-761-8509 www.mepkinabbey.org

3,000

Gardens are open to the public

$5 No

April Webber 1949

The Old Exchange Building 122 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-727-2165 www.oldexchange.com

2,600

Revolutionary War museum completed in 1771, featuring historical artifacts from Charleston's Colonial, Revolutionary and Civil War periods

$7 Yes

Kathryn E. Hernandez 1981

843-795-4386 www.ccprc.com

723

High and low ropes course for team-building with customized programs for all ages and abilities

$20-$80 Yes

Danielle Palka 1986

843-324-8792 www.shipshapesgallery.blogspot.com

300

Maritime arts center and gallery, retail gallery and exhibits, ship studio, custom models and restoration, event planning

Free No

Diane Scher 2004

843-554-0790 www.ccprc.com

0

Public marina with deepwater slips, easy harbor access, convenience store, climate-controlled showers and restrooms

Slip fees only No

Michael Driscoll 1995

843-971-7474 www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org

0

Live birds of prey in a natural setting; information on the role birds of prey play in the environment

$12 Yes

Laura Buchta 1991

Company The Nathaniel Russell House 51 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 Edmondston-Alston House 21 E. Battery St. Charleston, SC 29401 Charles Pinckney National Historic Site 1254 Long Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Splash Island, Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlerush Parkway Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens Ticket Office, 108 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center 4975 Centre Pointe Drive North Charleston, SC 29418

Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center 950 Stony Landing Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Climbing Wall, James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

Charleston International Antiques Show 40 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

Challenge Course, James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Ship Shapes Maritime Arts Center 360 Concord St., Suite 103, Fountain Walk Charleston, SC 29401 Cooper River Marina 1010 Juneau Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 The Center for Birds of Prey C 4872 Seewee Road Awendaw, SC 29429

Phone Web Site

Information presented was provided upon request from company representatives, and SC Biz News LLC assumes the data is accurate and truthful.

Not all area attractions are included, only those that responded to our information inquiry.

DNR-Did Not Respond.

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Caterers

Ranked by No. of Full-Time Employees

Company Charleston Place Events 205 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

Phone Fax Web Site

No. of People Served at No. of Largest Full-Time Event in Employees 2008

Top Three Specialties

Top Three Events in 2008

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

843-724-8410 843-722-6952 www.charlestonplace.com

500

900

Platinum dinners; around the world receptions; Blues, Brews and Barbecue

South Carolina Aquarium Stewardship Gala, Spoleto Gala, Brookgreen Gardens Gala

Margeaux Boyer, Caroline Cook, Chris Walters, Joey Worley/Geno Matesi 1987

843-747-1882 843-725-1300 www.embassysuitescharleston.com

160

4,500

Wreckfish with jalapeno, gouda grits and black bean mango salsa; trio of sugar-cane-skewered shrimp, lump crabcake and filet mignon; ahi tuna tartare

IEEE Cement Convention, Scottish Rite 200th anniversary celebration, AME Bishop's inaugural event

Emilyn Freeman Joanie Cole 2000

The Mills House Hotel 115 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-2400 843-722-2112 www.millshouse.com

140

1,200

Crab cakes, tuna martini, shrimp and grits

Hibernian Hall Ladies St. Patrick's Day Party, Charleston Regional Business Journal Roaring 20's Party, Carolina Spine Holiday Party

Jayne Long John Edwards 1853

Hamby Catering 925 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407

843-571-3103 843-556-8396 www.hambycatering.com

60

2,500

Shrimp and grits, chicken salad sandwiches, pecan-encrusted grouper

Citadel Stray Dogs reunion; Charleston Association of Realtors Fundraiser; Scientific Research Corp. grand opening

Elaine Axson, Cheral McCombs, Rebecca Trude/Rebecca Trude 1979

Melvin's Legendary BBQ P.O. Box 13419 Charleston, SC 29422

843-795-6794 843-795-6796 www.melvinsbbq.com

50

600

Pulled pork, pork ribs, 1/3 lb. cheeseburgers

Local weddings, rehearsals and receptions in the Charleston region

Cathy Dukes David Bessinger, Cathy Dukes 1939

Sticky Fingers Catering 341Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-856-9845 843-884-7364 www.stickyfingers.com

50

1,500

Hickory-smoked ribs, wings, barbecue

Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Citadel Matriculation Day, Daniel Island Park Day

Courtney Jones Courtney Jones 1992

A&P Catering 17 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29402

843-723-6325 843-853-6021 www.varietystorerestaurant.com

42

1,000

Scallops, beef, barbecue

St. Patrick's Day celebration at Hibernian Hall, International Safari Club event, S.C. Governor's Cup Billfish Series

DNR Mike Altine Jr. 1995

Cru Catering 1784 Harmon St. Charleston, SC 29405

843-534-2433 843-724-3515 www.crucatering.com

25

1,000

Upscale comfort food, Southern cuisine, all food prepared in-house

Kiawah Property Development, Ryan Nelson Lowcountry Live, The Ascend Foundation

Suzanne Clayton, Jenny Early, Chad Rhodes John F. Zucker, Chad Rhodes 2000

Good Food Catering P.O. Box 21506 Charleston, SC 29413

843-723-7952 843-723-7954 www.goodfoodcatering.net

12

500

Southern, French, Continental

Weddings, holiday parties, corporate events in Charleston

DNR Tanya Gurrieri 2004

843-971-5215 843-971-5274 www.jbccatering.com

12

750

Unique passed hors d’oeuvres, tapas-style appetizers, creative food stations

Hemangioma Treatment Foundation's Cowboy Couture Gala, Darkness to Light event, private wedding for 1,200

Connie Simmons James Burns, Connie Simmons 1994

BlackJack Barbecue P.O. Box 13615 Charleston, SC 29422

843-762-9200 843-762-6040 www.foodforthesouthernsoul.com

10

1,500

Pulled pork BlackJack Barbecue, Tidewater Boil (shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes), Lowcountry steamed oysters

Blues, Brews and Barbecue, Charleston Food + Wine Festival, Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, "Today" Show appearance

Jimmy Hagood Jamey Tinkey 2002

Carolina Catering 38 Romney St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-577-7188 843-577-7178 www.carolinacaters.com

10

300

Pan-roasted grouper with lobster butter, pepper-seared tuna with citrus beurre blanc, cedar plank-roasted salmon with horseradish-dijon sauce

Charleston Fashion Week, New York City Ballet, Spoleto Festival USA

Tim Lavish Leslie Wade 2004

Charleston Bay Gourmet 748 King St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-7515 843-884-7640 www.charlestonbaygourmet.com

10

1,200

Barbecue, oyster roasts, Frogmore stew

Wedding receptions in the Charleston region

Irving Peters Irving Peters 1991

Tidewater Catering LLC P.O. Box 13615 Charleston, SC 29422

843-762-9200 843-762-6040 www.foodforthesouthernsoul.com

10

450

Crab cakes, shrimp and stone ground grits, beef tenderloin carving station

National Republican Governors Conference, Taste of Spoleto, Gourmet Magazine NYC Editor Tasting

Jimmy Hagood Jamey Tinkey 2002

Tom Smith Catering 1608 Camp Road Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-9995 843-795-6443 www.tscater.com

10

500

Slow-cooked tenderloins, Charleston shrimp and grits, crab cakes

State of Port Address-annual meeting, CSO League Designer Showhouse Tea Room, MUSC Radiation Department holiday event

Tom Smith Tom Smith 1994

843-881-4711 843-881-4454 www.lauraalberts.com

9

200

Jumbo lump crab cakes, lobster and grits, New Zealand miniature rack of lamb

MUSC departmental lunches, First Federal board lunches, Novartis Pharmaceutical dinners

DNR Matthew Brigham 2001

843-928-3303 843-887-3358 DNR

8

2,500

Chicken, shrimp, crab cakes

Berkeley Electric Co-op annual meeting, MOJA Arts Festival

Miriam Green Miriam Green 1992

843-763-9222 843-763-6142 www.eventsbyduvall.com

6

5,000

Creative hors d'oeuvre stations, entree presentations, desserts

Night in the Valley dinner, Webb wedding, Duvall Flight 30

Jean Fisk, Emma Lesesne, Pam Paciaroni, Alicia Schaefer/Jacqueline Lawrence 1978

843-573-0012 843-556-6995 www.beyondxpectations.com

5

600

Lowcountry grit cakes with a smoked oyster, tasso and crayfish etouffee; Carolina crab cakes with a caper-dill aioli; fried green tomatoes with a pepper and pear relish

S.C. Bar Association President's Welcome reception; Luckhart-McDermott wedding weekend with rehearsal, reception and brunch

Ron Murray Ron Murray 1997

843-224-7116 843-727-3070 www.grillsgonewildsc.com

5

3,000

Lowcountry spring rolls, blue crab macaroni and cheese, shrimp and grits

S.C. Education Lottery Lowcountry Boil ticket kick-off, Charleston Food + Wine Festival, grand opening of Ameris Bank

DNR Donnie Oliver 2005

843-821-7733 843-821-6777 www.eclecticchef.net

4

325

Southern, eclectic, Italian

Wedding receptions in the Charleston region

DNR Ben McCollum 2000

843-769-0300 843-769-0333 www.forkfinegourmet.com

4

1,250

Lowcountry specialties, upscale gourmet, decadent desserts

North Charleston Riverfront Park dedication, Center For Women purse auction

DNR Wendall Edwards 2003

843-557-0426 DNR www.jbsmokeshack.com

4

2,000

Barbecue, Applewood smoked chicken, whole hog

Jacobs employee safety meeting, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission 2008 Lowcountry Cajun Festival, Whited wedding reception

Pam Thomas Pam Thomas 2002

843-766-6161 843-766-4161 www.regalcatering.net

4

2,000

Shrimp and grits station with tasso gravy and cheddar cheese; Lowcountry crab cake station with remoulade and tomato relish; artichoke dip with homemade tortilla crisps

All catering for both seasons of Lifetime’s "Army Wives," Celebrate Kiawah in March 2008, Live 5 News reception for Erin Colgan

Michelle Cook Michelle Cook 2000

843-769-6889 843-769-6889 http://hometown.aol.com/chasfreak/

3

2,000

Oyster roasts, barbecue, Frogmore stew

Lowcountry Oyster Festival at Boone Hall Plantation, St. Francis Bon Secours Camp Happy Days

Jamie Westendorff Jamie Westendorff 1979

Embassy Suites Catering 5055 International Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29418

j.b.c.-James Burns Catering 811 Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Laura Alberts Tasteful Options 891 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492 Joe's Catering 10030 U.S. Highway 17 N. McClellanville, SC 29458 Duvall Catering & Event Design 1030 Jenkins Road Charleston, SC 29407 Beyond Expectations 2487 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Grills Gone Wild Catering 49 Immigration St., Suite 102 Charleston, SC 29403 The Eclectic Chef 125 Central Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events 2346 Brevard Road Charleston, SC 29414 JB's Smokeshack 3406 Maybank Highway Johns Island, SC 29455 Regal Catering 2578 Ashley River Road, Suite L Charleston, SC 29414 Charleston Outdoor Caterers 1000 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407

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Caterers

Ranked by No. of Full-Time Employees

Company Coastal Caterers 6214 U.S. Highway 17 Awendaw, SC 29429

Phone Fax Web Site

No. of People Served at No. of Largest Full-Time Event in Employees 2008

Top Three Specialties

Top Three Events in 2008

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

843-856-8388 843-887-3149 www.oysterroasts.com

3

350

Oyster roasts, Lowcountry seafood, barbecue

St. Gobain Vetrotex, Meditronics, Quail Unlimited

Walter Wrixon Walter Wrixon 1997

843-557-1257 843-557-1357 www.gourmetbay.net

3

500

Hot crab dip with rustic bread, shrimp and grits, grilled lamb popsicles

Race for the Cure cancer survivor tent, Del Webb open house, Wedding Guide

Austin Kirkland Austin Kirkland 2003

843-810-7816 877-476-7070 www.iversoncatering.com

3

900

Presentation, service, hospitality

Charleston Food + Wine Festival, corporate party at Drayton Hall, catering for Spoleto Festival USA

DNR Sarah Elliott 2007

843-556-5077 843-763-0905 DNR

2

2,000

Customized dishes, upscale hors d'oeuvres

Mayor's opening Spoleto reception, I'On Trust Jazz Fete

DNR Juanita Robinson 1985

843-388-2490 DNR www.shopeverydaygourmet.com

2

150

Pasta and breakfast casseroles, supper specials, dips and hors d'oeuvres

Spin-athon for Patterson's Academy-breakfast, end-of-year bonus meals for Charleston Day School, wedding on a chartered boat

DNR Tricia Hitopoulos 2002

843-830-3024 866-576-0531 DNR

2

400

Lowcountry cuisine, local seafood, barbecue

Taste of the World Benefit Dinner, APM Terminals Employee Appreciation, Symrise Corporation Dinner event

DNR Tracy Bentz 2002

Sushi by Rhett 1204 Kensington Drive Charleston, SC 29407

843-696-1664 843-225-3597 www.sushibyrhett.com

2

500

Sushi, Asian tapas, wine pairing dinners

Guerrilla Cuisine No. 6, Sushi at 6, Sushi at Savory Market on James Island weekly

Hailey Sorrell Hailey Sorrell 2008

A Southern Bartender P.O. Box 20126 Charleston, SC 29413

843-345-6300 DNR DNR

1

1,200

Bartending and beverage services only

MUSC oyster roast, MUSC back-to-school event, Charleston Concert Association events

Keith Purdy Keith Purdy 1978

A Southern Tradition 2118 Fife Lane Charleston, SC 29414

843-556-6064 DNR DNR

1

100

Cheesecakes, heavy hors d'oeurves

Wedding receptions in the Charleston region

Kathy Murray Kathy Murray 2004

843-557-0747 843-557-1635 www.epicfeast.com

1

500

Panko-crusted brie with crystallized ginger chutney; homemade lobster tortellini with champagne cream sauce; steak au poivre with balsamic reduction

Corporate events, private dinners, weddings

DNR Donna Gustafson, Celia Cerasoli 1997

843-832-2266 843-832-2234 www.carolinacakesandmore.com

1

250

Chicken with mushrooms and artichokes in cream sauce, Jambalaya with chicken and sausage, almond chicken salad

Charleston Southern University retreat, Giant Cement corporate birthday luncheon, nonfiction films lunch

Sherry Griesman Sherry Griesman 2007

843-452-1171 843-552-7629 www.lowcountrycuisineandbartending.com

1

150

Barbecue pork, ribs, Lowcountry boil

Ryan Nelson/Darren Goldwater wedding, Kline/Kohler wedding, Charleston Gastrointestinal Center

DNR Jerry Underwood 2005

843-324-1428 DNR www.royalgrandcharleston.com

1

850

Jerk lobster skewers with orange mojito glaze, chicken tandoori lollipops, surf and turf canapes

Event for Vought Aircraft and Global Aeronautica LLC

Curtis Labitue Curtis Labitue 2003

Gourmet Bay Catering 3155-C Maybank Highway Charleston, SC 29455 Iverson Catering P.O. Box 21139 Charleston, SC 29413 Erimic Associates Catering 2421 Thaxton St. Charleston, SC 29414 Everyday Gourmet 1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Unit 6 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Island Outdoor Kitchen & Catering 2048 Bentz Road Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

An Epicurean Feast Inc. 2417 Kemway Road Johns Island, SC 29455 Carolina Cakes and More LLC 908 Bacons Bridge Road Summerville, SC 29485 Low Country Cuisine & Bartending 7835 Sabalridge Drive North Charleston, SC 29418 Royal Grand Events 3316 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 4 North Charleston, SC 29418

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DNR-Did Not Respond.

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Casual Barbecue picnics to elegant Lowcountry dinners – we serve Southern hospitality at its Ànest.

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cru café ON PINCKNEY STREET

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 800.538.0003 843.762.9200 843.762.6040 FAX www.FOODFORTHESOUTHERNSOUL.com HOME OF TIDEWATER CATERING AND BLACKJACK BARBECUE

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Event Planners Ranked by No. of Full-Time Employees

Specialties

Top Three Events in 2007/2008

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

Yes

Full-service destination management, dinners, wedding receptions, holiday parties, fundraisers, bar mitzvahs, event design

South Carolina Aquarium Stewardship Gala, Spoleto Festival USA Gala, Brookgreen Gardens Gala

Geno Matesi 1987

30

Yes

Full event coordination, wedding rentals for ceremony, reception and associated parties, venue layout, theme decor, referrals, complete equipment rentals, party goods

Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston Food + Wine Festival

C. Denise Barto 1961

843-881-7576 866-553-7682 www.oohevents.com

21

Yes

Florals, unique rentals, invitations, event design and coordination, tent rentals

Vintage Casino, Hemangioma Treatment Foundation's Cowboy Couture Gala, Charleston Through the Ages

Lisa Thomas Wofford, Michelle Mastrion 2007

Angie's ATMOSPHERE 5341 Dorchester Road, Suite 3 North Charleston, SC 29418

843-881-2339 www.myspace.com/angiesatmosphere

15

Yes

Event planning, party and wedding decorating, catering, floral arrangements, balloon columns and arches, wedding and party supplies, gift balloons and baskets, diaper cakes

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region, prom celebration

Angela Dawson 1998

A Winship Production 1442 Pochahontas St., Suite A Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-442-8599 www.winshipproductions.com

15

Yes

Creative event planning for every occasion

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region

Michael Winship 2005

Absolutely Charleston Destination Management LLC P.O. Box 80489 Charleston, SC 29416

843-884-9505 843-971-0045 www.absolutelycharleston.com

12

Yes

Memorable Meetings B 147 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 103 Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-9095 843-795-9602 www.memorablemeetings.com

8

Yes

Corporate meetings and events, site selection and contract negotiations, on-site staffing, registration, creative content, entertainment, golf

RBC Centura's peak performance incentive meeting, Wipro Technologies Mandala customer forum, AARP staff assembly

David J. Richardson 1985

Duvall Catering & Event Design 1030 Jenkins Road Charleston, SC 29407

843-763-9222 843-763-6142 www.eventsbyduvall.com

6

Yes

Complete event design, decor showroom, cuisine

Night in the Valley dinner, Webb wedding, Duvall Flight 30

Jacqueline Lawrence 1978

Group Dynamics of Charleston Inc. 1750 Signal Point Road, Suite 9-B Charleston, SC 29412

843-805-5055 843-577-3760 www.groupdynamics.biz

6

Yes

Transportation and tours available, evening events, setup of decor, in-house florist

Kansas City Life Insurance day and evening events, Wachovia Spoleto Festival USA event, Deloitte daytime and evening events and activities

Karen Porreca 2002

Julep 1750 Signal Point Road, Suite 9-B Charleston, SC 29412

843-805-5055 843-577-3760 www.julep.com

6

Yes

In-house florist available, full wedding coordination, preferred vendor list available

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region

Karen Porreca 2004

Event Dynamics Inc. 3427 W. Montague Ave. Charleston, SC 29418

843-402-6858 843-577-3389 www.edisoutheast.com

5

Yes

Corporate, nonprofits and social events, weddings, event design and production, props, decor, furniture, draping and florals

Greenville-area Red Cross wine auction, MUSC Charity Ball, Roper St. Francis awards dinner

Cindy Davenport 1989

JMC Charleston 6 Charlotte St., Suite A Charleston, SC 29403

843-577-1100 843-577-0900 www.jmccharleston.com

5

No

Personalized tours, event design and implementation, unique entertainment, board of directors events, transportation coordination, provision of private venues

IBM incentive group, HRH Insurance gala in San Diego, PricewaterhouseCoopers autumn retreat on Kiawah Island

J. Mitchell Crosby 2004

Company Charleston Place Events 205 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 All Occasions - The Party Division of AAA Rentals 3555 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 OOH! Events 443 Long Point Road, Suite I Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Phone Fax Web Site

No. of Full-Time Employees

Day-of Coordinator Available

843-724-8410 843-722-6952 www.charlestonplace.com

500

843-554-6334 843-744-3701 www.alloccasionsparty.com

Events and excursions showcasing private homes, antebellum The German Marshall Fund of the United States, plantations and yachts, sporting options, wing shooting at a National Defense Transportation Association conference, 16,000-acre private reserve, owner-operated transportation Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated retreat

Robert Sullivan 1998

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Event Planners Ranked by No. of Full-Time Employees Phone Fax Web Site

No. of Full-Time Employees

Day-of Coordinator Available

Specialties

Top Three Events in 2007/2008

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

843-571-5882 843-571-4669 www.charlestongrpservices.com

4

Yes

Personalized service in coordinating special events

GE South Seas party on the Yorktown, Charleston Tea at the William Aiken House, beach party on Morris Island

Erin Mellen 1986

A Charleston Event 2060 Northbrook Blvd., Suite 201 North Charleston, SC 29406

843-388-8000 843-388-1751 www.acharlestonevent.com

4

Yes

Full-service wedding and event design planning, destination management, group tours, conference planning, special-events decor, in-house rentals and staffing solutions, floral design

Wedding under the stars at Patriots Point, four-day multicultural wedding weekend in Charleston, Second Chance Prom for 95SX

Elyn Rahman 2001

Distinctive Events 115 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-1355 843-723-1331 www.distinctive-events.com

4

Yes

Special-event design and production, wedding design and coordination, florals, decor rental, lounges and furnishings, custom draping and set pieces, eventscape and tabletop accessories

Branding and recognition event in Charleston, awards event in Charleston, destination wedding in Charleston

Sha Sha Harnik 1997

Trio Solutions Inc. 505 Belle Hall Parkway, Suite 202 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-216-0442 843-216-5790 www.trio-solutions.com

4

Yes

Fundraisers, gala and conference planning, marketing/public relations and Web services for special events

African-American Legacy of Freedom Gala, United Artists for Hope Music Festival to benefit Project Okurase, 2008 Blueprints for Violence Prevention conference

Jessica Munday 2001

Weddings Elegantly Designed LLC 123 Spring St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-722-9333 843-722-0388 www.charlestonevent.com

4

Yes

Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, nonprofit events

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region

Ellen Cohn Robinson 1999

A Charleston Bride 103 Rutledge Ave. Charleston, SC 29401

843-853-6402 www.acharlestonbride.com

3

Yes

Full-service wedding and event coordination and design

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region

Melissa Barton 2002

Lumley & Lloyd Wedding Artistry 422 Geddes Ave. Charleston, SC 29407

843-224-8458 843-852-2299 www.lumleyandlloyd.com

3

Yes

Full-service wedding and event planning, consultation, invitations, personal wedding Web sites, wedding gown preservation, financial planning affiliate, destination event specialist, cultural diversity

Wedding of St. Louis professional football player at Wild Dunes Resort, wedding weekend event of AutoTrader.com CEO in downtown Charleston, Italian destination wedding

Kevin Lumley 2001

Soiree Inc. 54 Chapel St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-577-5006 843-577-0095 www.soireecharleston.com

3

No

Creative event planning and design

Wedding ceremonies in the Southeast region

Tara Guerard, Kate Little 1997

843-469-7159 www.carolinacelebrations.com

2

Yes

Full-service wedding planning and day-of coordination

Weddings at Charleston Place, Osprey Point Golf Course at Kiawah, Legare-Waring house, upcoming weddings at Boone Hall Plantation and Creek Club at I'On

Vicki Blackstone 2006

Flowergirls 1292 Fairview Plantation Road Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

843-830-7759 843-559-1080

2

Yes

Floral and event design for weddings and special occasions

The Cotillion Ball, Renken-Quinn wedding, Hanckel-Grant wedding

Amanda Davis 1999

Kenda Sweet Events Inc. 1473 Goblet Ave. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-881-1959 843-881-6553

2

Yes

Full-service event-planning company

Johnson & Johnson incentive weekend, ScamSource corporate gala, Chief Executives Organization directors conference

Kenda Sweet 1996

843-343-8130 843-559-1752 www.skyesuarez.com

2

Yes

Music for weddings, corporate parties, festivals, fundraisers, special occasions

The Bobcat Ball, A Taste of Walterboro, Cigar Factory Charleston preview party

Skye Ocean Suarez 2005

843-729-7053 843-559-1752 www.sneakersband.com

2

No

Music for weddings, corporate events, festivals, fundraisers, special occasions

The Bobcat Ball, Cigar Factory Charleston opening, Coosaw Creek New Year's Eve

Ted H. McKee 1989

843-696-8185

2

Yes

Creation and composition of vows, ceremony planning, rehearsal from processional to recessional. advice for customary and traditional wedding practices and protocol

Beach weddings, William Aiken House, Boone Hall Plantation

Allen Johnson 1999

843-641-0055 843-641-0056 www.bluemooncharleston.com

1

No

Wedding planning

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region

Calder Clark 2006

843-849-1020 843-849-1020 www.bygeorgeevents.com

1

Yes

Full-service event planning and marketing, private parties, music events, festivals, nonprofit fundraisers, public relations

Shrimpin' & Shaggin' Festival, Flip Flop Ball, The Grand Ball

George G. Hill 1996

Charleston Synergy 616 E. Cooper Ave. Folly Beach, SC 29439

843-452-8621 843-588-9597 www.charlestonsynergy.com

1

No

Corporate team-building, scavenger hunts, pub crawls, meeting stretch breaks and recreational events

Daniel Island charity challenge, Acuity Lighting Survivor Challenge event, Dr. Clue Treasure Hunt for the U.S. Treasury

John Girault 2007

Elite Mobile Kitchens LLC 5829 Chisolm Road Johns Island, SC 29455

843-559-3867 www.elitemobilekitchens.com

1

Yes

Complete mobile 26-foot kitchen with equipment for caterers to host outdoor weddings and events, includes convection oven and hot holding cabinet, self-contained with water supply and power plant

Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, N.C.; Mountain Air Country Club; Boone Hall Plantation

Dennis Bailey 2007

Event Consulting Service P.O. Box 42205 Charleston, SC 29423

843-343-1586 843-552-6542

1

Yes

Corporate parties, meetings, seminars and conferences, public festivals, events

Charleston Air Expo, Tops In Blue S.C. event planner conference and trade show

Brandi Griffith 2001

843-723-3387 843-723-3387 www.gatheringevents.com

1

Yes

Floral design, planning, consulting, coordination, lighting and furniture rentals

Charleston Fashion Week, wedding at the Dunes Club, wedding at the Isle of Palms

Heather Barrie 2001

843-364-2505 843-849-6586 www.jubilationsc.com

1

Yes

Wedding and special-event planning

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region

Rory Welsh 2004

843-469-2777 843-278-9215 www.socialeventdesign.com

1

Yes

Corporate event planning, social event planning, wedding planning, week-of and day-of event management

Wedding ceremonies in the Charleston region

Sarah Bradley 2007

Vian Events LLC 19 Lyttleton Ave. Charleston, SC 29407

843-860-7420 www.vianevents.com

1

Yes

Full event planning, partial planning, day-of coordination, event design, invitations

Opened in 2008, no events to report at this time

Amanda Vian Ramage 2007

Fini Event Planning P.O. Box 13588 Charleston, SC 29422

843-364-6963 www.finievents.com

0

Yes

Weddings, day-of coordination, fund raisers, birthdays, corporate events, baby/bridal showers

Weddings, Galalupus benefit , MTV 48Fest AIDS benefit

Courtney Parades 2006

Company Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. P.O. Box 1118 Charleston, SC 29402

Carolina Celebrations LLC 102 Chaff Court Summerville, SC 29485

Skye's the Limit Entertainment P.O. Box 102 Johns Island, SC 29457 The Sneakers Band 1008 Summerall Drive Johns Island, SC 29455 Tasteful Civil Ceremonies by Allen Johnson 173 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 Blue Moon Events 62 Cannon St., first floor Charleston, SC 29403

By George! Events and Marketing 1473 Seminole St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Gathering Floral & Event Design 507 1/2 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Jubilation 1606 Pinebrook Court Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Social Event Design & Planning LLC 2810 August Road Charleston, SC 29455

Information presented was provided upon request from company representatives, and SC Biz News LLC assumes the data is accurate. Not all event planners are listed, only those that responded to our information inquiry.

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L i s ts & Di rec to ri es

Hotels with Meeting Facilities Ranked by No. of Meeting Rooms

Phone Fax Web Site

Property Kiawah Island Golf Resort 12 Kiawah Beach Drive Kiawah, SC 29455 Charleston Place Hotel 205 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center 5055 International Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29418 Sheraton North Charleston Convention Center Hotel 4770 Goer Drive North Charleston, SC 29406 Doubletree Guest Suites 181 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401 Francis Marion Hotel 387 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 Charleston Marriott Hotel 170 Lockwood Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29403 The Mills House Hotel 115 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport 5265 International Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29418 Holiday Inn Folly Beach-Oceanfront 1 Center St. Folly Beach, SC 29439 Holiday Inn Patriots Point 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Ramada Charleston 7401 Northwoods Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406 Town & Country Inn & Conference Center 2008 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 Embassy Suites Historic Charleston 337 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-768-6040 843-768-6054 www.kiawahresort.com 843-722-4900 843-937-8541 www.charlestonplace.com 843-747-1882 843-747-1895 www.embassysuitescharleston.com 843-747-1900 843-744-6108 www.sheraton.com/northcharleston 843-577-2644 843-577-9099 www.charlestondoubletree.com 843-722-0600 843-853-2186 www.francismarioncharleston.com 843-723-3000 843-723-0276 www.marriott.com/chsmc 843-577-2400 843-722-2112 www.millshouse.com 843-308-9330 843-308-9331 www.charlestonairport.stayhgi.com 843-588-6464 843-588-2500 www.charlestononthebeach.com 843-884-6000 843-881-1786 www.himtpleasant.com 843-572-2200 843-863-8316 www.ramada.com/hotel/17721 843-571-1000 843-766-9444 www.thetownandcountryinn.com 843-723-6900 843-723-6938 www.historiccharleston.embassysuites.com

No. of Meeting Rooms

Restaurant On-Site/ Audio-Visual Classroom Theater Banquet On-Site

On-Site Parking/ Cost of On-Site Parking

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager

38

400

800

600

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Marty Couch

31

1,200

1,800

1,200

Yes Yes

Yes $12

Geno Matesi

17

1,300

3,000

2,500

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Emilyn Freeman

14

450

750

450

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Yolanda Spann

10

240

500

300

Yes Yes

Yes $19

Karen De Jong

10

300

420

400

Yes Yes

Yes $12

Tressa Wright

9

300

700

500

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Patrick Rogers

8

200

350

400

Yes Yes

Yes $22

John Edwards

7

150

200

150

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Judy Parsons, Fateshia Moore

6

165

320

220

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Sarah Irving

6

150

300

200

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Stephen Neth

6

150

300

300

Yes No

Yes $0

Chris Walz

6

196

300

240

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Stephen P. Clarke

5

110

240

150

Yes Yes

Yes $18

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5264 International Blvd North Charleston www.holidayinn.com/chastnairport

Located in the Historic District 21 Hasell Street, Corner of East Bay www.ansonboroughinn.com • 37 Luxurious Customized Suites • Antiques & Period Decor • Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Afternoon Wine and Cheese • Business Center • Conference Facilities • Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet • 7 additional rooms coming on line Fall, 2008, for a total of 45 Luxurious Customized Suites

2007 Newcomer of the Year Award 2008 Torchbearer Award Recipient

5265 International Blvd | North Charleston www.charlestonairport.stayhgi.com • 168 Spacious Guest Rooms • Over 5000 square feet of Áexible meeting & banquet space • On site catering available • Pavillion Pantry™ Convenience Mart • Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet • Work-Friendly Accommodations • Fitness Room • Indoor Swimming Pool (& Whirlpool) • 24 Hour Business Center • Full Service Restaurant (& Lounge) • In-Room Microwave & Refrigerator • Walking distance to Tanger Outlets

(843) 723-1655

• 142 beautifully appointed guest rooms • Outdoor Pool (& Whirlpool) • Full Service Restaurant & Lounge • 2000 sq. ft. of Áexible meeting and banquet space with on site catering • Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet • Fitness Center • 24 Hour Business Center • Walking distance to Tanger Outlets

(843) 308-9330 (843) 576-0300 All Businesses Above Under Same Ownership www.charlestonbusiness.com | 2008 Event Planning Guide | 63

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Hotels with Meeting Facilities Ranked by No. of Meeting Rooms

Phone Fax Web Site

Property Holiday Inn Express-Summerville 120 Holiday Drive Summerville, SC 29483 Renaissance Charleston Hotel-Historic District 68 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401 Courtyard by Marriott 1251 Woodland Ave. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Holiday Inn Charleston Airport and Convention Center 5264 International Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29418 Market Pavilion Hotel 225 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 Woodlands Resort & Inn 125 Parsons Road Summerville, SC 29483 Fulton Lane Inn 202 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 Hampton Inn & Suites 1104 Isle of Palms Connector Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Holiday Inn Historic District 125 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401 Homewood Suites by Hilton 1998 Riviera Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Kings Courtyard Inn 198 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 The Inn at Middleton Place 4290 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Victoria House Inn 208 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 Anchorage Inn 26 Vendue Range Charleston, SC 29401

843-875-3300 843-851-9702 www.hiexpress.com/summervillesc 843-534-0300 843-534-0700 www.renaissancecharlestonhotel.com 843-284-0900 843-284-4949 www.marriott.com/chscm 843-576-0300 843-576-1313 www.holiday-inn.com/chastnairport 843-723-0500 843-723-4320 www.marketpavilion.com 843-875-2600 843-875-2603 www.woodlandsinn.com 843-720-2600 843-720-2940 www.fultonlaneinn.com 843-856-3900 843-881-6277 www.charlestonisleofpalmssuites.hamptoninn.com 843-805-7900 843-805-7700 www.charlestonhotel.com 843-881-6950 843-881-5414 www.charlestonmtpleasant.homewoodsuites.com 843-720-2949 843-720-2608 www.kingscourtyardinn.com 843-556-0500 843-556-5673 www.theinnatmiddletonplace.com 843-720-2946 843-720-2930 www.thevictoriahouseinn.com 843-723-8300 843-723-9543 www.anchorageinncharleston.com

No. of Meeting Rooms

Restaurant On-Site/ Audio-Visual Classroom Theater Banquet On-Site

On-Site Parking/ Cost of On-Site Parking

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager

5

100

250

180

No Yes

Yes $0

Cristy A. Sanders

5

100

160

150

Yes Yes

Yes (1) $12

Pam Chambers

4

100

150

125

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Jules Shores

4

75

200

125

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Lauren Backowski

4

60

100

250

Yes Yes

Yes $10

Elaina England

4

40

120

88

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Dale Wherry, Patty Tang

3

35

50

35

No Yes

Yes $10

Linn Lesesne

3

60

70

40

No Yes

Yes $0

Paul Voell

3

50

100

88

Yes Yes

Yes $10

Dianne Parker, Sylvia Conyers

3

50

120

100

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Kristian Howe

3

35

50

35

No Yes

Yes $10

Linn Lesesne

3

75

100

200

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Tracy Bollettino

3

35

50

35

No Yes

Yes $10

Linn Lesesne

2

25

40

0

No No

No

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Hotels with Meeting Facilities Ranked by No. of Meeting Rooms

Phone Fax Web Site

Property Ansonborough Inn 21 Hasell St. Charleston, SC 29401 Best Western Charleston Downtown 250 Spring St. / U.S. 17 South on Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29403 The Boardwalk Inn at Wild Dunes Resort 5757 Palm Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Riverview 35 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 French Quarter Inn 166 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401 Hampton Inn Daniel Island 160 Fairchild St. Charleston, SC 29492 Planters Inn 112 N. Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 Quality Inn & Suites at Patriots Point 196 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Quality Suites Convention Center 5225 N. Arco Lane North Charleston, SC 29418 Shem Creek Inn 1401 Shrimp Boat Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 SpringHill Suites by Marriott 98 Ripley Point Drive Charleston, SC 29407 The Vendue Inn 19 Vendue Range Charleston, SC 29401 Wentworth Mansion 149 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401 Wingate Inn 5219 N. Arco Lane North Charleston, SC 29418

843-723-1655 843-577-6888 www.ansonboroughinn.com 843-722-4000 843-723-2573 www.charlestonbestwestern.com 843-886-6000 843-886-2235 www.wilddunes.com 843-722-7229 843-722-2080 www.marriott.com/chscy 843-722-1900 843-722-5682 www.fqicharleston.com 843-216-6555 843-216-6599 www.hamptoninndi.com 843-722-2345 843-577-2125 www.plantersinn.com 843-856-8817 843-856-8818 www.choicehotels.com 843-747-7300 843-747-6324 www.qualitysuitescharleston.com 843-881-1000 843-849-6969 www.shemcreekinn.com 843-571-1711 843-571-1709 www.marriott.com/chssh 843-577-7970 843-577-7346 www.vendueinn.com 843-853-1886 843-720-5290 www.wentworthmansion.com 843-308-9666 843-308-9661 www.wingateinncharleston.com

No. of Meeting Rooms

Restaurant On-Site/ Audio-Visual Classroom Theater Banquet On-Site

On-Site Parking/ Cost of On-Site Parking

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager

2

25

42

22

No No

Yes $12

Carrie Huston

2

60

100

48

Yes No

Yes $0

Heather Peebles

2

48

78

80

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Jody Harris

2

50

70

80

No Yes

Yes $0

Katie Coisson

2

42

47

47

Yes Yes

Yes $17

Karen Warley

2

40

70

48

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Lynne Burton

2

80

150

100

Yes Yes

No $0

Bradley Dickerson

2

24

50

40

No Yes

Yes $0

Andrew Rhyne

2

35

55

50

No No

Yes $0

Nancy Roane

2

40

50

50

No No

Yes $0

Robbi Hemmen

2

60

80

64

No Yes

Yes $0

Kelly Schlemann

2

25

40

100

Yes No

Yes $17

Sara Tenneyson

2

35

50

50

Yes Yes

Yes $0

Linn Lesesne

2

35

50

25

No Yes

Yes $0

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Hotels with Meeting Facilities Ranked by No. of Meeting Rooms

On-Site Parking/ Cost of On-Site Parking

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager

No (2) Yes

Yes $0

Lisa Brent

50

No Yes

Yes $0

Steve Spear

30

30

No Yes

Yes $15

Joel O'Sullivan

25

30

30

No Yes

Yes $17

Karen Warley

1

40

50

40

No No

Yes $0

Bill Green

843-569-3200 843-569-3222 www.hiexpress.com/charleston-n

1

40

40

40

No Yes

Yes $0

Tonya Conley

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Charleston - Ashley Phosphate 7670 Northwoods Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-553-1600 843-553-1690 www.hiexpress.com/chastni-26

1

45

65

50

No Yes

Yes $0

Cheryl Clark

John Rutledge House Inn 116 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-7999 843-720-2615 www.johnrutledgehouseinn.com

1

15

30

30

No Yes

Yes $10

Linn Lesesne

843-881-1599 843-881-4295 www.marriott.com/chsmp

1

24

40

32

No No

Yes $0

Jules Shores

843-571-7979 843-571-7993 www.marriott.com/chsri

1

30

48

30

No Yes

Yes $0

Kelly Schlemann

Restaurant On-Site/ Audio-Visual Classroom Theater Banquet On-Site

Phone Fax Web Site

No. of Meeting Rooms

Clarion Inn & Suites 3640 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29405

843-554-4140 843-554-4148 www.choicehotels.com

1

75

120

100

Hampton Inn - Charleston-North 7424 Northside Drive North Charleston, SC 29420

843-820-2030 843-820-2010 www.hamptoninn.com

1

40

50

843-723-4000 843-722-3725 www.charlestonhistoricdistrict.hamptoninn.com

1

24

843-853-8439 843-853-4034 www.harbourviewcharleston.com

1

843-225-4411 843-225-4414 www.hawthorn.com

Property

Hampton Inn Historic District 345 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 HarbourView Inn 2 Vendue Range Charleston, SC 29401 Hawthorn Suites 2455 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29414 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 8975 Elms Center Road North Charleston, SC 29406

Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston - Mount Pleasant 1116 Isle of Palms Connector Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Riverview 90 Ripley Point Drive Charleston, SC 29407

Information presented was provided upon request from company representatives, and SC Biz News LLC assumes the data is accurate. Not all hotels with meeting facilities are listed, only those that responded to our information inquiry.

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For dinner, lunch, brunch and parties.

Beautifully restored (c1888) restaurant with a tavern, courtyard, and six guest rooms.

Unique, fun venue for private classes and parties. Gift registry available for the handiest kitchen tools and accessories.

199 E. Bay Street / Downtown Charleston, SC / 843.724.3815 550 S. Main Street / Downtown Greenville, SC / 864.335.4200

101 Pitt Street / Mount Pleasant, SC / 843.388.8935

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Restaurants with Banquet Facilities Ranked by Capacity (Sit-down Meals) Restaurant

Phone Fax Web Site

No. of Private Max. Banquet Capacity Rooms

House Specialties

Avg. Cost 3-Course Meal*

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

Zeus Grill & Seafood 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-388-9992 843-388-9915 www.zeusgrill.com

350

3

Slow-roasted chicken; grilled, boiled and steamed seafood; flame-grilled steaks; pasta

$15

Athan Fokas 1972

The Sunfire Grill and Bistro 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-0223 843-766-0296 www.sunfiregrill.com

252

2

Daily specials for lunch and dinner, happy hour seven days a week, specialty spring rolls, sandwiches, steaks, omelets and seafood

$25

Jessica Kirby, Kristi Forbes 2000

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant 99 S. Market St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-5665 843-723-5220 www.bubbagump.com

250

1

Shrimp, ribs, salads, pastas

$23

Stephanie Gibbs 2000

843-723-0500 843-723-4320 www.marketpavilion.com

250

1

Eclectic Southern cuisine

$20

Elaina England 2002

843-571-1000 843-766-9444 www.thetownandcountryinn.com

240

7

Lowcountry Southern fare

$27

Ronnie Silva, Steve Spear 1984

843-723-1151 843-720-2102 www.A-W-Shucks.com

200

1

Seafood casserole, stuffed shrimp, she-crab soup, full raw bar service, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes

$19

Brenda Roper 1984

843-849-2400 843-216-8770 www.rivertownecountryclub.com

200

7

Lowcountry cuisine

$20

Lacy Davidson 1998

843-766-2244 843-556-1962 www.gilligans.net

200

1

Seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, Lowcountry cuisine

$19

Wayne Sims 1991

843-556-6020 843-766-4460 www.middletonplace.org

200

2

Lowcountry fare

$45

Doug Beard 1949

Anson’s 12 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-0551 843-720-1955 www.ansonrestaurant.com

185

2

She-crab soup, crispy flounder, cashew grouper, barbecue grouper

$43

Phil Pettus 1992

North Towne Grill & Seafood 2093 Eagle Landing Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-863-1001 843-863-1002 www.northtownegrill.com

180

3

Flame-grilled steaks, broiled, steamed and fried seafood, slow-roasted chicken

$15

Athan Fokas 1990

Gennaro’s Italian Ristorante 8500 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29418

843-760-9875 843-760-2003 www.gennarositalian.com

175

2

Veal, pasta, steaks, fish, pizza, chicken

$23

Mike Gennaro, Robert Gennaro 1982

McCrady’s 2 Unity Alley Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-0025 843-577-3681 www.mccradysrestaurant.com

160

3

Vegetables and livestock grown locally on McCrady's own Wadmalaw Farm

$65

Christy Loftin 1982

Fish 442 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-722-3474 843-937-0406 www.fishrestaurant.net

153

1

Fresh local fish, beef wonton with hoisin barbecue sauce, goat cheese spring roll, chicken yakatori

$50

Jessica Kafer 2000

Sticky Fingers 235 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-853-7427 843-853-0132 www.stickyfingers.com

150

3

Hickory-smoked ribs, wings and pulled-pork barbecue featuring five signature barbecue sauces

$14

Mandy Burton 1992

Upstairs at 39 Rue de Jean 39 John St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-722-8881 843-722-8835 www.39ruedejean.com

150

1

Customized menu options featuring fresh seafood, Lowcountry favorites and traditional French cuisine

$35

Bethe Rogers 2001

843-577-7771 843-722-0035 www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com

140

2

Down-South egg roll, housemade potato chips, grilled 8 oz. filet of beef with pimiento cheese, shellfish over grits, warm cream cheese brownie

$42

Donald Barickman, Patricia Pettus 1990

843-853-4677 843-853-3516 www.southendbrewery.com

130

2

Barbecue, seafood, salads, pastas, ribs, house-brewed beer

$30

Jana Hodge 1996

Snee Farm Country Club 1200 Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-8571 843-881-5073 www.sneefarmcc.com

120

3

Lowcountry fare

$30

Michael Ashton, Tammy Fessler 1972

Tristan 55 S. Market St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-534-2155 843-534-2156 www.tristandining.com

120

3

She-crab soup, chocolate barbecue lamb ribs, specialty vegetables, seafood, specialty beef, prix fixe

$45

Becky Ness 2005

Woodlands Resort & Inn 125 Parsons Road Summerville, SC 29483

843-875-2600 843-875-2603 www.woodlandsinn.com

120

4

Crispy muscovy duck breast, Four Story Hill Farm suckling pig, homemade charcuterie with diverse accompaniments

$65

Dale Wherry, Patty Tang 1995

843-266-4222 843-723-4320 www.grill225.com

116

4

USDA prime steaks

$65

Nick Palassis, Demetre Castanas 2002

Hyman’s Seafood Restaurant 215 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-6000 843-958-1533 www.hymanseafood.com

105

4

Lowcountry cuisine and seafood specialties, crispy flounder, scallops, lobster, shrimp, Maryland-style crab cakes, shrimp and grits

$24

Travis Stoess 1986

The Boathouse at Breach Inlet 101 Palm Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

843-886-8000 843-886-0555 www.boathouserestaurants.com

100

1

Lowcountry cuisine, daily fresh fish selections, raw bar, grilled steaks and chops

$35

Laura Lovisone 1997

Pavilion Bar 225 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 Trotters Restaurant 2008 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 A.W. Shucks Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar 70 State St. Charleston, SC 29401 Belvidere, A Ginn Club Resort 1700 Rivertowne Country Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 Island Porch 160 Main Road Johns Island, SC 29455 Middleton Place Restaurant 4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

Magnolias Upper Level Gallery 185 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 Southend Brewery and Smokehouse 161 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

Grill 225 225 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

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Restaurants with Banquet Facilities Ranked by Capacity (Sit-down Meals) Restaurant Bocci’s Italian Restaurant 158 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401

Phone Fax Web Site

No. of Private Max. Banquet Capacity Rooms

House Specialties

Avg. Cost 3-Course Meal*

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager Year Founded Locally

$23

Kelly Cooper, Sadie Driscoll 1989

843-720-2121 843-720-2102 www.boccis.com

100

1

Homemade pastas and sauces, veal, duck, beef, chicken dishes, desserts, coffees

843-724-3815 843-724-3816 www.high-cotton.net

100

3

Grilled meats, local fish and seafood, seasonal menus

$48

Jill Maynard 1999

843-577-3818 843-720-2108 www.tommycondons.com

100

2

Shrimp and grits, jambalaya, fish and chips, shepherd's pie, Lowcountry cooking, fresh salads, Reubens

$19

Carol Lawton 1986

843-377-1300 843-377-1302 www.trianglecharandbar.com

100

1

15 cuts of meats and seafood grilled over live charcoal, fresh salads and pastas, 18 side items, wine, desserts and coffees

$23

Mike Lotz 2004

Peninsula Grill 112 N. Market St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-0700 843-579-1679 www.peninsulagrill.com

90

2

Lowcountry oyster stew, New Zealand rack of lamb, ultimate coconut cake

$85

Hank Holliday, Sergio Roa 1984

Sticky Fingers 1200 N. Main St. Summerville, SC 29483

843-871-7427 843-875-6656 www.stickyfingers.com

85

1

Hickory-smoked ribs, wings and pulled-pork barbecue with five signature barbecue sauces

$14

Mandy Burton 1992

Old Towne Grill & Seafood 229 King St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-8170 843-723-8177 www.oldtownegrill.com

80

3

Flame-grilled steaks; broiled, steamed and fried seafood; slow-roasted chicken; pasta; salad; desserts

$15

Athan Fokas 1972

Gilligan’s of Goose Creek 219 St. James Ave. Goose Creek, SC 29445

843-818-2244 843-572-3584 www.gilligans.net

75

1

Seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, Lowcountry cuisine

$17

Ric Marvin 1991

Gilligan’s of Moncks Corner 582 Dock Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461

843-761-2244 843-761-2615 www.gilligans.net

75

1

Seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, Lowcountry cuisine

$17

Doug Stanley 1991

Gilligan’s of Mount Pleasant 1475 Long Grove Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-2244 843-884-2146 www.gilligans.net

75

1

Seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, Lowcountry cuisine

$17

Andrew Kreutner 1991

Gilligan’s of Summerville 3852 Ladson Road Ladson, SC 29456

843-821-2244 843-821-2290 www.gilligans.net

75

1

Seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, Lowcountry cuisine

$17

Tim Smith, Michelle Johnson 1991

Gilligan’s Steamer & Raw Bar 160 Main Road Johns Island, SC 29455

843-766-2244 843-556-1962 www.gilligans.net

75

1

Seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, Lowcountry cuisine

$17

Scott Ford 1991

843-723-3424 843-724-3811 www.slightlynorthofbroad.net

75

0

Lowcountry fine-dining bistro

$40

Peter Pierce 1993

843-727-0111 843-722-0035 www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com

72

2

Almond-fried goat Brie, butter-poached lobster, hickory-grilled filet of beef with boursin cheese, crisp wasabi tuna

$44

Patricia Pettus 2001

843-881-4711 843-881-4454 www.lauraalberts.com

65

3

Prime cuts of meat, local seafood and seasonal vegetables prepared with Lowcountry flair

$30

Matthew Brigham 2002

843-577-7171 843-577-7173 www.boathouserestaurants.com

60

1

Lowcountry cuisine, daily fresh fish selections, full sushi and raw bar, grilled steaks and chops

$35

Britt Wilson 1999

Robert's of Charleston 182 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-7565 866-889-2953 www.robertsofcharleston.com

52

1

Custom menus, pates and artisanal cheeses, scallop mousse-lobster sauce, chateaubriand of beef, fresh fish, breast of duckling

$45

Joe Raya 1976

Circa 1886 149 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-853-7828 843-720-5292 www.circa1886.com

50

2

Seasonal Charleston cuisine, crab cake souffle, spicy grilled shrimp over fried green tomatoes

$55

Ginny Severs 2000

Old Village Post House 101 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-388-8935 843-388-8937 www.oldvillageposthouse.com

50

2

Meats, seafood with regional and local ingredients, seasonal menus

$35

Lee Cohen 2003

Sticky Fingers 7690 Northwoods Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-797-7427 843-797-1509 www.stickyfingers.com

50

2

Hickory-smoked ribs, wings and pulled-pork barbecue featuring five signature barbecue sauces

$14

Mandy Burton 1992

843-724-3800 843-722-9493 www.carolinasrestaurant.com

45

1

Regional and seasonal cuisine with European influences

$45

Jamie Wabie 1953

843-856-7427 843-856-9129 www.stickyfingers.com

40

1

Hickory-smoked ribs, wings and pulled-pork barbecue featuring five signature barbecue sauces

$14

Mandy Burton 1992

Virginia's on King 412 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-735-5800 843-735-5801 www.virginiasonking.com

40

1

Shrimp and grits, Southern fried chicken, Lowcountry boil, country-fried steak, collard greens, she-crab soup

$25

Michael Moore 2007

Blossom 171 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-9200 843-722-0035 www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com

22

1

Spinach and artichoke dip, steamed mussels, crab ravioli, oak-roasted Canadian salmon

$41

Patricia Pettus 1993

High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill 199 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub & Seafood Restaurant 160 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401 Triangle Char & Bar 828 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407

Slightly North of Broad 192 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 Cypress Lowcountry Grill 167 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 Laura Alberts Tasteful Options 891 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492 The Boathouse on East Bay 549 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29403

Carolina's 10 Exchange St. Charleston, SC 29401 Sticky Fingers 341 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

* 3 courses, excludes gratuities and alcoholic beverages.

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Unconventional/Outdoor Meeting Venues Ranked by Capacity

Total Capacity

Catering Available/ Outside Caterers Allowed

Tents Allowed

Audio-Visual On-Site On-Site Parking

Description

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager

843-572-3161 843-572-3126 www.exchangepark.org

50,000

Yes Yes

Venue buildings, open land with lake, 70 acres outside meeting space and 100 acres of parking space that can be used as an event space

Yes

Yes Yes

Denise Massey

843-971-4625 843-856-6958 www.charlestonbattery.com

5,112

Yes Yes

Home of the Charleston Battery, 1,400 parking spaces plus overflow available

Yes

Yes Yes

Andrew Bell

843-853-3625 843-577-6673 www.cmcevents.com

3,500

No Yes

Downtown waterfront facility with space available for indoor and outdoor receptions and ceremonies

Yes

No Yes

Alysia Olshinski

Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-556-6020 843-766-4460 www.middletonplace.org

2,000

Yes No

18th-century plantation, America's oldest landscaped gardens, house museum and plantation stableyards, Middleton Place Restaurant

Yes

No Yes

Megan Mays, Kate Myers

South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf Charleston, SC 29401

843-579-8656 843-965-4035 www.scaquarium.org

1,500

Yes No

Receptions, conferences and meetings can be hosted in the Executive Suite, Great Hall or Riverside Terrace

Yes

Yes Yes

Holly Simpson

843-820-5094 843-820-5060 www.culinaryinstituteofcharleston.com

1,200

Yes Yes

Flexible meeting space with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment

No

Yes Yes

Trish Bryce-Jacobs

843-881-4220 843-971-0673 www.omarshrine.com

1,100

Yes Yes

State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, theatrical lighting, complimentary parking, catering available, 15,000 square feet available

Yes

Yes Yes

Justin Pittsenbargar

843-722-2706 843-577-7178 www.gibbesmuseum.org

1,000

Yes No

1905 Beaux Arts building houses premier collection of art of the American South; museum galleries and courtyard are available for rental

Yes

No No

Leslie Wade

843-884-2727 843-884-0044 www.patriotspoint.org

1,000

Yes No

The national Congressional Medal of Honor Museum, World War II aircraft carrier Yorktown and other ships, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

Yes

Yes Yes

Angie Bennett

Prospect Hill Plantation 2695 Laurel Hill Road Edisto Island, SC 29438

843-723-7952 843-723-7954 www.goodfoodcatering.net

1,000

Yes No

Historic plantation setting overlooks the Edisto River

Yes

No Yes

Tanya Gurrieri

The Grand Pavilion 5757 Palm Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

888-343-7893 843-886-2235 www.wilddunesmeetings.com

800

Yes No

Oceanfront venue ideal for receptions and dinners

No

Yes Yes

Jody Harris

843-216-9010 843-216-9009 www.bridgesideevents.com

700

Yes Yes

3,200 square feet of interior dining hall with an additional 7,000 square feet of partly covered patio located on Charleston Harbor

Yes

Yes Yes

Mark Commander

Venue Exchange Park 9850 U.S. Highway 78/P.O. Box 762 Ladson, SC 29456 Blackbaud Stadium 1990 Daniel Island Drive Charleston, SC 29492 Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29401

The College Center at Trident Technical College 7000 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29406 Omar Shrine Convention Center 176 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 40 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Bridgeside Events LLC 28-A Bridgeside Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Unconventional/Outdoor Meeting Venues Ranked by Capacity

Total Capacity

Catering Available/ Outside Caterers Allowed

843-853-1810 843-723-0444 www.lowndesgrove.com

600

10 Storehouse Row 2120 Noisette Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29405

843-302-2100 843-302-2101 www.noisettesc.com

Carolina Ice Palace 7665 Northwoods Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

Description

Tents Allowed

Audio-Visual On-Site On-Site Parking

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager

Yes No

National Historic Landmark waterfront estate for weddings, private and corporate events

Yes

No Yes

Adrienne Boyle

500

No Yes

Storehouse building converted into a modern office and artist studio complex; event space is 2,500 square feet plus 2,500 square feet of lobby and open space

Yes

No Yes

Karen E. Thrower

843-572-2717 843-572-5564 www.carolinaicepalace.com

500

Yes No

Banquet and traditional seating available for corporate events, team-building, wedding receptions, sports banquets, baby and bridal showers

Yes

Yes Yes

Wayne Stella

Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-769-2600 843-766-0878 www.draytonhall.org

500

No Yes

A National Trust historic site, circa 1738, the oldest preserved plantation house and accredited museum in America open to the public

Yes

No Yes

Natalie Baker

Mossy Oaks 6759 Limehouse Road Awendaw, SC 29429

843-442-8599 DNR www.winshipproductions.com

500

Yes Yes

10-acre property on the Intracoastal Waterway, two-bedroom guesthouse included in rental package

Yes

No Yes

Michael Winship

843-723-7952 843-723-7954 www.goodfoodcatering.net

500

Yes No

Historic waterfront venue features sunset views of the marina and harbor, two outdoor patios, exposed brick and large windows

Yes

No Yes

Tanya Gurrieri

843-853-1810 843-377-0358 www.williamaikenhouse.com

500

Yes No

Restored 1810 estate on an acre of landscaped gardens in downtown Charleston, hosting weddings, receptions, dinners and corporate events

Yes

No No

Charlotte McDowell, Jessica Kafer

Fort Sumter Tours/SpiritLine Cruises 360 Concord St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29401

843-881-7337 843-881-2960 www.spiritlinecruises.com

400

Yes No

Yacht fleet, three available for private charters, dinner cruise boat with full kitchen

No

No Yes

Joyce Lowe

McLeod Plantation 325 Country Club Drive Charleston, SC 29412

843-266-7847 DNR www.buildingartscollege.us

400

No Yes

40-acre plantation near the historic Charleston Old City Jail

Yes

Yes Yes

Brittany Darwin

843-740-5550 843-740-5551 www.legacyofheroes.org

400

Yes Yes

Fire museum available for pre-opening and post-closing meetings, receptions and events

No

No Yes

Max Sterling

843-795-1623 843-795-1626 www.saint-james.org

400

Yes Yes

22,000-square-foot facility for meetings with breakout sessions, lighted off-street parking, on-site nursery, largest space fully carpeted, upholstered chairs, 60-inch round tables

Yes

Yes Yes

Berta Puckaber

888-343-7893 843-886-2235 www.wilddunesmeetings.com

400

Yes No

State of the art facility in the heart of the resort with 11 meeting rooms, classroom capacity of 310, theater capacity of 400 and banquet capacity of 400

No

Yes Yes

Jody Harris

Venue Lowndes Grove 266 St. Margaret St. Charleston, SC 29403

The Historic Rice Mill Building 17 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 William Aiken House 456 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center 4975 Centre Pointe Drive North Charleston, SC 29418 St. James Church Ministry Center 1872 Camp Road Charleston, SC 29412 The Sweetgrass Pavilion 5757 Palm Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Phone Fax Web Site

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LOWNDES GROVE, CHARLESTON The last great waterfront estate.

A circa 1786 Main House.

Casually elegant River House.

Abundant outdoor spaces. Five luxurious guest suites. For every moment of celebration.

266 Saint Margaret St.

843.853.1810

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Phone Fax Web Site

Catering Available/ Outside Total Caterers Capacity Allowed

Description

Tents Allowed

Audio-Visual On-Site On-Site Parking

Event Planner/ Group Sales Manager

Belvidere, A Ginn Club Resort 1700 Rivertowne Country Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

843-849-2451 843-216-8770 www.rivertownecountryclub.com

300

Yes No

Southern-style plantation clubhouse located on an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course

Yes

Yes Yes

Christa Polinsky

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Road Charleston, SC 29407

843-852-4200 843-852-4205 www.charlestownelanding.travel

300

No Yes

Site of first permanent English settlement in the Carolinas

Yes

No Yes

Jenny Waller

843-724-7174 843-720-3999 www.charlestoncvb.com

300

No Yes

Open, covered usable space; 11,000 square feet of space in the Charleston Visitor Center

No

No No

Russell Binder

843-953-2665 843-953-4812 www.beachhouse.citadelalumni.org

300

Yes Yes

Oceanfront venue available for company events, parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions; indoor ballroom and outdoor pavilion available

Yes

No Yes

Casey Behrendt

Covered shelters at James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

300

No Yes

Site for outdoor celebrations equipped with picnic tables, grills and electricity

Yes

No Yes

Mindy Perrault

Covered shelters at Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlebrush Parkway Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

300

No Yes

943-acre nature-based park with playgrounds, trails, boating, biking and covered shelters that offer electricity, grills, picnic tables

Yes

No Yes

Mindy Perrault

Covered shelters at Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

300

No Yes

Site for outdoor celebrations, equipped with picnic tables, grills and electricity

Yes

No Yes

Mindy Perrault

843-553-0515 843-569-0644 www.cypressgardens.info

300

No Yes

170-acre swamp garden with aquarium; butterfly house; boat tours and walking trails; two indoor meeting venues, outdoor gazebos

Yes

Yes Yes

Roxy Bishop

Cypress Hall at Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29406

843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

300

No Yes

8-acre meadow, kitchen, stage, dressing room, sand volleyball, horseshoe pit

Yes

Yes Yes

Mindy Perrault

Edisto Hall at James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

300

No Yes

Meeting site with stage, kitchen, sand volleyball, horseshoe pit, Splash Zone Water Park and the Holiday Festival of Lights

Yes

No Yes

Mindy Terrault

Harbour Club 35 Prioleau St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-9680 843-723-5009 www.harbour-charleston.com

300

Yes No

200-year-old building, exposed brick walls, detailed hand-carved crown molding, gas lanterns

Yes

Yes No

DNR

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 3550 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-571-1266 843-571-5346 www.magnoliaplantation.com

300

Yes Yes

3,954-square-foot antebellum carriage house on the banks of the Ashley River, fully equipped kitchen

Yes

No Yes

Preston Wilson

The Pavillon at Patriots Point 1 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-881-0042 843-881-0044 www.patriotspointlinks.com

300

Yes Yes

4,000-square-foot tent overlooking the 18th green and Charleston Harbor

Yes

No Yes

Lacy Davidson

Three Lions Club 1990 Daniel Island Drive Charleston, SC 29492

843-971-4625 843-856-6958 www.charlestonbattery.com

300

Yes Yes

English-style pub containing soccer memorabilia from around the world, available for weddings, banquets and private parties

Yes

Yes Yes

Andrew Bell

843-571-1410 843-571-1498 www.wickliffehouse.com

300

Yes No

5,000 square feet of event and piazza space available for weddings and corporate events

Yes

No No

Katie Priegel

843-722-1112 843-723-6122 www.charlestonharbortours.com

250

Yes Yes

Carolina Belle available for full-service dinner cruise or charters

No

No Yes

Drew Yochum

843-971-7834 843-971-4748 www.ioncreekclub.com

250

No Yes

Located on Hobcaw Creek, with wraparound porches, open floor plan, on-site catering kitchen, two fireplaces; tables and chairs included in rental

Yes

No Yes

Eliza Lacey

H.L. Hunley / Warren Lasch Conservation Center 1250 Supply St., Building 255 North Charleston, SC 29405

843-722-2333 ext. 32 843-744-1480 www.hunley.org

250

No Yes

Spacious reception area surrounded by historical exhibits, provides a place to socialize before viewing the H.L. Hunley submarine

Yes

No Yes

Kellen Correia

The Old Exchange Building 122 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-727-2165 843-727-2163 www.oldexchange.com

250

No Yes

S.C.D.A.R. Room available as a single-room rental space; Great Hall can accommodate up to 150 people for a seated dinner or 250 people for a standing reception; Isaac Hayne Room available for additional seating

No

No No

Kathryn E. Hernandez

Footlight Players Theatre 20 Queen St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-7521 843-722-3777 www.footlightplayers.net

230

No Yes

An intimate space for meetings, concerts and plays, located in the heart of downtown in an old historic cotton warehouse

No

Yes No

Gail Pike

Coosaw Creek Country Club 4110 Club Course Drive North Charleston, SC 29420

843-767-9000 843-207-7438 www.coosawcreek.com

200

Yes No

Lowcountry-style clubhouse offers flexible meeting and banquet space indoors and outdoors

Yes

No Yes

Dave Selner

843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

200

No Yes

Overlooks ocean; electricity and water access, covered deck, oyster roaster, grills, picnic tables, restrooms, horseshoe pit

No

No Yes

Mindy Terrault

843-875-2600 843-875-2603 www.woodlandsinn.com

200

Yes No

Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings with banks of French doors opening up to covered, climate-controlled porches, indoor and outdoor fireplaces

Yes

Yes Yes

Dale Wherry, Patty Tang

843-881-8738 843-881-0358 www.tidewaterchapel.com

150

Yes Yes

Seats 100 guests on 200-year-old curved oak pews; six windows, three to each side, have 24-inch deep window sills on which to display floral arrangements; reception hall features amenities such as a bridal dressing room with three-way mirror

Yes

No Yes

Jill Kruger

Snee Farm Country Club 1200 Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-8571 843-881-5073 www.sneefarmcc.com

125

Yes No

Private country club featuring an 18-hole George Cobb-designed golf course, 18 tennis courts and three swimming pools

Yes

No Yes

Michael Ashton, Tammy Fessler

Coastal Yacht Charters 164-D Market St., Suite 261 Charleston, SC 29401

843-557-5805 DNR www.coastal-yacht-charters.com

80

Yes Yes

Party events available for harbor cruises, executive/corporate tours, multiday trips, weddings, bride-and-groom getaways, ecotours, sunset cruises, golf packages, dock parties

Yes

No Yes

Matt Galvin

843-722-1212 843-724-3807 www.charlestoncooks.com

34

Yes No

Cooking classes, team-building, bridal showers, private group events, private cooking classes at home

No

Yes No

Danielle Wecksler

843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

23

No Yes

Setting for small conferences and receptions

No

Yes Yes

Beth Kempton

Charleston Visitor Center and bus shed 375 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 Citadel Beach House 4700 Palm Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Cypress Gardens 3030 Cypress Gardens Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461

The Wickliffe House 178 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29401 Charleston Harbor Tours 285 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 The Creek Club at I'On 252 Ponsbury Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

The Pelican Watch Shelter at Folly Beach County Park 1010 W. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach, SC 29439 Woodlands Resort & Inn 125 Parsons Road Summerville, SC 29483 Tidewater Chapel and Reception Hall 222 W. Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Charleston Cooks!

194 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 The Conference Center at James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

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Exhibition Centers

Ranked by Total Square Footage of Exhibition Facilities Company Charleston Area Convention Center 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC 29418 Exchange Park 9850 U.S. Highway 78/P.O. Box 762 Ladson, SC 29456 North Charleston Performing Arts Center 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC 29418 North Charleston Coliseum 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC 29418 Charleston Visitor Center and bus shed 375 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 Gaillard Municipal Auditorium & Exhibition Hall 77 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29403 Omar Shrine Convention Center 176 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 The College Center at Trident Technical College 7000 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29406 S.C. State Ports Authority Passenger Terminal 196 Concord St. Charleston, SC 29401 Sheraton North Charleston Hotel-Convention Center 4770 Goer Drive North Charleston, SC 29406 Town & Country Inn & Conference Center 2008 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center 2810 Seabrook Island Road Johns Island, SC 29455 The Conference Center at James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

Phone Fax Web site 843-529-5011 843-529-5040 www.charlestonconvention.com 843-572-3161 843-572-3126 www.exchangepark.org 843-529-5011 843-529-5040 www.coliseumpac.com 843-529-5011 843-529-5040 www.coliseumpac.com 843-724-7174 843-720-3999 www.charlestoncvb.com 843-577-7400 843-724-7389 www.charlestoncity.info 843-881-4220 843-971-0673 www.omarshrine.com 843-820-5094 843-820-5060 www.culinaryinstituteofcharleston.com 843-577-8144 843-577-8191 www.scspa.com 843-747-1900 843-744-6108 www.sheraton.com/northcharleston 843-571-1000 843-766-9444 www.thetownandcountryinn.com 843-768-0429 843-768-0918 www.StChristopher.org 843-795-4386 843-762-2683 www.ccprc.com

Total Square Footage

Description

Audio-Visual On-Site On-site Parking

Sales Director/ Executive Director Year Founded Locally

200,000

Charleston Area Convention Center, located between the airport and historic district, is attached to the Performing Arts Center, coliseum and Embassy Suites Hotel

Yes Yes

Ed Riggs 1999

55,000

Venue buildings, open land with lake, 70 acres outside meeting space and 100 acres of parking space that can be used as an event space

Yes (1) Yes

Richard Brewer 1979

50,000

Performing Arts Center capacity: 2,300 seats

Yes Yes

Ed Riggs 1999

30,000

Coliseum seating capacity: 14,000; exhibition space capacity: 79,000 square feet

Yes Yes

Ed Riggs 1993

18,500

Open, covered usable space; 11,000 square feet of space in the Charleston Visitor Center

No No

Daria Spada 1991

15,000

Performing arts and exhibition hall, multi use facility booked on a rental basis

No Yes

Romaine Heyward 1970

15,000

State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, theatrical lighting, complimentary parking, catering available, 15,000 square feet available

Yes Yes

Justin Pittsenbarger 1986

14,000

Flexible meeting space can accommodate up to 1,200, with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment

Yes Yes

Trish Bryce-Jacobs 2005

13,000

Located in the historic district, accommodates 600 guests for a sit-down banquet; reception capacity of 1,000

No Yes

Suzan Carroll-Ramsey 2000

10,509

Flexible meeting and ballroom space, accommodates up to 600 guests

Yes Yes

Yolanda Spann 1983

6,300

Banquet space plus 10,000-square-foot bi-level fitness facility, including indoor lap pool and two regulation racquetball courts

Yes Yes

Stephen P. Clarke 1984

3,000

Large multi purpose building, large conference room with breakout room, several small intimate conference areas

Yes Yes

Jonathan Meyer 1970

750

Setting for small conferences and receptions

Yes Yes

Mindy Perrault 1990

Information presented was provided on request from company representatives, and SC Biz News LLC assumes the data is accurate.

Not all exhibition centers are included, only those that responded to our information inquiry.

DNR-Did Not Respond.

(1) Can provide audio-visual setup if needed.

Researched by Gini Beyer

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L i s t s & D i r e cto r i e s

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS All Occasions ............................................................ 50 AquaSafaris, Inc. ....................................................... 36 Beachwalker Rentals ................................................ 33 Buck Ridge Plantation ............................................... 73 Carolina Ice Palace ................................................... 25 Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission ...................................... 25, 70 Charleston Grill ......................................................... 19 Charleston Marriott Hotel .......................................... 30 Charleston Place Hotel .............................................. 16 Circa 1886 ................................................................ 33 Courtyard by Marriott (Riverview) .............................. 13 Courtyard by Marriott Mt. Pleasant ............................ 17 Cru Catering ............................................................. 60 Distinctive Events ..................................................... 21 DoubleTree Guest Suites ............................................. 9 Duvall Catering & Events...............................................

Evergreen Concepts .................................................. 28 Francis Marion Hotel ........................................... 11, 41 Gents BarberSpa....................................................... 23 Good Food Catering .................................................. 29 Hampton Inn West Ashley.......................................... 64 Hilton Garden Hotel-Airport ....................................... 63 Hughes Rental .................................................... 15, 42 I’On Creek Club......................................................... 70 JMC Charleston ........................................................ 61 Keepsakes Florist ..................................................... 61 Maverick Southern Kitchens ..................................... 67 Middleton Place ....................................................... 45 Mills House Hotel The ............................................... 65 Ooh Events ............................................................... 24 Palmetto Carriage Works........................................... 47 Patrick Properties,LLC .......................................... 5, 71 PDA ...................................................Inside Front Cover

Planters Inn .............................................................. 35 Renaissance Charleston Hotel ................................... 64 Residence Inn Mt. Pleasant ....................................... 17 Ruth’s House ............................................................ 50 Sandlapper Tours, Inc................................................ 47 SC Embroidery .......................................................... 10 SCJobMarket.com ......................... Inside Back Cover, 7 Spiritline Cruises.................................... Back Cover, 10 Sticky Fingers ........................................................... 13 Sunfire Grill and Bistro .............................................. 28 Tidewater Foods and Catering, LLC / Blackjack Barbecue .................................................. 60 Tristan ...................................................................... 26 Tumbleston Photography .......................................... 51 Wild Dunes - Sweet Grass Pavillion ........................... 37

INDEX OF COMPANIES 10 Storehouse Row .................................................. 71 A Charleston Bride .................................................... 62 A Charleston Event LLC ....................................... 51, 62 A Charleston Wedding ......................................... 52, 54 A First Class Limousine ............................................. 53 A Floral Affair ............................................................ 49 A Image Limousine Service ....................................... 53 A New Leaf Studio .................................................... 50 A Southern Bartender ............................................... 60 A Southern Tradition.................................................. 60 A Star Limousine Service .......................................... 53 A Stretch Limousine Taxi Service .............................. 53 A White Tie Limousine ............................................... 53 A Winship Production ................................................ 61 A&P Catering ............................................................ 58 A.W. Shucks Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar ....... 68 AAA Hollywood Limousine and Sedan Service ........... 53 Above & Beyond Limousine....................................... 53 Absolute Charleston .................................................. 53 Absolutely Charleston Destination Management LLC ...61 AccuPhotoLab & Studio............................................. 52 Action Media Inc. ...................................................... 54 Adventure Teamworks LLC.................................. 48, 49 Aiken-Rhett House .................................................... 57 Airport Limo/Taxi Association .............................. 53, 54 Alamo Rent a Car ...................................................... 53 All American Awards ................................................. 48 All Occasions - The Party Division of AAA Rentals...50, 61 Alterman Studios ...................................................... 52 American Military Museum ....................................... 57

An Epicurean Feast Inc.............................................. 60 Anchorage Inn .......................................................... 64 Andy Hunt Creative Group ......................................... 54 Angie’s ATMOSPHERE ............................................... 61 Anson’s..................................................................... 68 Ansonborough Inn ..................................................... 66 Archer Music Service LLC ................................... 48, 49 Artistic Eye Productions ............................................ 54 Atlantic Tent Rentals Inc. ........................................... 50 AVIS .......................................................................... 53 Belva’s Flower Shop.................................................. 49 Belvidere, A Ginn Club Resort .............................. 68, 72 Beres Executive LLC ................................................. 54 Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center ......... 57 Bernstein Lash Marketing ......................................... 53 Best Western Charleston Downtown ......................... 66 Beyond Expectations................................................. 58 Bird’s Nest Floral & Gifts ........................................... 49 Black & Gold Limo Service .................................. 53, 54 Black Creek Studios .................................................. 52 Blackbaud Stadium ................................................... 70 BlackJack Barbecue ................................................. 58 Blanche Darby Florist ................................................ 49 Bloom at Charleston Place ........................................ 49 Blooming Occasions ................................................. 49 The Blooming Village Florist Inc................................. 49 Blossom ................................................................... 69 Blossoms & Stems Florist ......................................... 49 Blue Moon Events ..................................................... 62 The Boardwalk Inn at Wild Dunes Resort ................... 66

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The Boathouse at Breach Inlet .................................. 68 The Boathouse on East Bay....................................... 69 Bocci’s Italian Restaurant .......................................... 69 Boutique Tents .......................................................... 50 Bridgeside Events LLC .............................................. 70 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant ......................... 68 Budget...................................................................... 53 Buster’s Lowcountry Baskets .................................... 48 Buy the Bunch .......................................................... 49

By George! Events and Marketing ............................. 62 Calhoun Flowers Inc.................................................. 49 Calhoun Mansion ...................................................... 57 Call a Cab ................................................................. 53 Cameo Florist & Gifts ................................................ 49 Camera Eye Photography .......................................... 52 Captured by Kate Photography .................................. 52 Carey Limousine ....................................................... 54 Carolina Cakes and More LLC ................................... 60 Carolina Catering ...................................................... 58 Carolina Celebrations LLC ......................................... 62 Carolina Florist LLC ................................................... 49 Carolina Ice Palace ............................................. 56, 71 Carolina Polo & Carriage Co. ..................................... 47 Carolina Rental Center .............................................. 50 Carolina’s ................................................................. 69 Carriage Tours at Middleton Place ............................. 47 Caw Caw Interpretive Center..................................... 57 The Center for Birds of Prey ...................................... 57 Challenge Course, James Island County Park ............ 57 Charles Pinckney National Historic Site ..................... 57

L i s ts & Di rec to ri es Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site .......... 56, 72 Charles Tumbleston Photography .............................. 52 Charleston Area Convention Center ........................... 73 Charleston Ballet Theatre .......................................... 57 Charleston Bay Gourmet ........................................... 58 The Charleston Black Cab Co. ................................... 53 The Charleston Chauffeur Co..................................... 54 Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. ............ 62 Charleston Cookie Co. ............................................... 48 Charleston Cooks!..................................................... 72 Charleston Executive ................................................ 54 Charleston Florist Inc. ............................................... 49 Charleston Harbor Tours............................................ 72 Charleston International Antiques Show .................... 57 Charleston Limo........................................................ 54 Charleston Limo Bus Services................................... 54 Charleston Maritime Center ...................................... 70 Charleston Marriott Hotel .......................................... 63 The Charleston Museum ........................................... 56 Charleston National Country Club .............................. 55 Charleston Outdoor Caterers ..................................... 58 Charleston Place Events...................................... 58, 61 Charleston Place Hotel .............................................. 63 Charleston Rickshaw Co. .......................................... 54 Charleston RiverDogs................................................ 56 Charleston Symphony Orchestra ............................... 56 Charleston Synergy................................................... 62 Charleston Tea Plantation.......................................... 56 Charleston Tours Inc.................................................. 47 Charleston Visitor Center and bus shed ............... 72, 73 Charlestonsctours.com ............................................. 47 Chauffeurs Unlimited Limo Services.......................... 54 Child Creations by Chi ............................................... 52 Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry ...................... 56 Chris and Cami Photography ..................................... 52 Circa 1886 ................................................................ 69 Citadel Beach House ................................................. 72 Clarion Inn & Suites .................................................. 67 Class Acts Gift Baskets ............................................. 49 Classic Carriage Tours Inc. ........................................ 47 Climbing Wall, James Island County Park .................. 57 Coastal Carolina Fair ................................................. 56 Coastal Caterers ....................................................... 60 Coastal Cigars .......................................................... 48 Coastal Limousine Inc. .............................................. 54 Coastal Videography ................................................. 54 Coastal Yacht Charters .............................................. 72 Coleman Photography ............................................... 52 The College Center at Trident Technical College .. 70, 73 Concorde Inc............................................................. 53 The Conference Center at James Island County Park ................................... 72, 73 Connelly Photo .......................................................... 52 Cooper River Marina ................................................. 57 Coosaw Creek Country Club................................ 55, 72 Cottages and Campground, James Island County Park ......................................... 56 Cougar Point ............................................................. 55 Courtyard by Marriott ................................................ 64 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Riverview .............. 66 Covered shelters at James Island County Park .......... 72

Covered shelters at Palmetto Islands County Park ..... 72 Covered shelters at Wannamaker County Park .......... 72 The Creek Club at I’On .............................................. 72 Croghan’s Jewel Box ................................................ 48 Crooked Oaks Golf Course ........................................ 55 Crowfield Golf & Country Club ................................... 55 Cru Catering ............................................................. 58 Cypress Gardens................................................. 56, 72 Cypress Hall at Wannamaker County Park ................. 72 Cypress Lowcountry Grill .......................................... 69 Dale Wallace Fine Floral Creations ............................ 49 Damon R. Smith Photography ................................... 52 Destination Logistics................................................. 54 Digital Cinema Productions ....................................... 54 Distinctive Events ..................................................... 62 Doin’ the Charleston Tours ........................................ 47 Doubletree Guest Suites............................................ 63 Douglas Deas Photography ....................................... 52 Drayton Hall ........................................................ 56, 71 Duvall Catering & Event Design ........................... 58, 61 DVD Video Production ServicesDavid Frantz and Laura Shelton ................................ 54 East Coast Aerials ..................................................... 52 East Cooper Taxi ....................................................... 53 The Eclectic Chef ...................................................... 58 Edisto Hall at James Island County Park.................... 72 Edmondston-Alston House ........................................ 57 Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier .................... 56 Elite Mobile Kitchens LLC.......................................... 62 Embassy Suites Catering .......................................... 58 Embassy Suites Historic Charleston .......................... 63 Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center ....... 63 Enterprise Rent-A-Car ............................................... 53 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Charleston Airport.................. 53 Erimic Associates Catering........................................ 60 Event Consulting Service .......................................... 62 Event Dynamics Inc............................................. 51, 61 Everyday Gourmet .................................................... 60 Exchange Park .................................................... 70, 73 Executive Limousine of Charleston Inc. ..................... 54 Express Cab Company .............................................. 53 Fini Event Planning ................................................... 62 Fish .......................................................................... 68 Flag-A-Cab ............................................................... 53 Flowergirls................................................................ 62 Flowers & Events by Margaret S. Perry ..................... 49 FocalPoint Coaching of Charleston ...................... 48, 49 Folly Beach County Park ........................................... 56 Footlight Players Theatre........................................... 72 Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events ........................ 58 Fort Moultrie ............................................................. 56 Fort Sumter National Monument Visitor Center .......... 56 Fort Sumter Tours/SpiritLine Cruises ......................... 71 Frampton’s Flowers, Weddings.................................. 49 Francis Marion Hotel ................................................. 63 French Quarter Inn .................................................... 66 Fulton Lane Inn ......................................................... 64 Gaillard Municipal Auditorium & Exhibition Hall ......... 73 Gary Eaton Studios ................................................... 52 Gathering Floral & Event Design ................................ 62 Gennaro’s Italian Ristorante ...................................... 68

Gibbes Museum of Art......................................... 57, 70 Gilligan’s of Goose Creek .......................................... 69 Gilligan’s of Moncks Corner....................................... 69 Gilligan’s of Mount Pleasant ...................................... 69 Gilligan’s of Summerville........................................... 69 Gilligan’s Steamer & Raw Bar ................................... 69 Go To Team Inc.......................................................... 54 Good Food Catering .................................................. 58 Gourmet Bay Catering ............................................... 60 Graceful Paper .......................................................... 53 Grand Ideas Inc......................................................... 48 The Grand Pavilion .................................................... 70 Gray Line of Charleston ............................................. 47 The Greenery Florist ................................................. 50 Grill 225.................................................................... 68 Grills Gone Wild Catering........................................... 58 Group Dynamics of Charleston Inc. ........................... 61 Group Dynamics Rentals ........................................... 51 H.L. Hunley / Warren Lasch Conservation Center ....... 72 Hamby Catering ........................................................ 58 Hampton Inn - Charleston-North ............................... 67 Hampton Inn & Suites ............................................... 64 Hampton Inn Daniel Island ........................................ 66 Hampton Inn Historic District .................................... 67 Harbour Club ............................................................ 72 HarbourView Inn ....................................................... 67 Hawthorn Suites ....................................................... 67 Heyward-Washington House ..................................... 57 High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill ............................... 69 Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport ......................... 63 The Historic Rice Mill Building ................................... 71 Hokus Pokus Entertainment ...........................48, 49, 51 Holiday Inn Charleston Airport and Convention Center ....64 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ............................ 67 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Charleston - Ashley Phosphate.................................. 67 Holiday Inn Express-Summerville .............................. 64 Holiday Inn Folly Beach-Oceanfront........................... 63 Holiday Inn Historic District ....................................... 64 Holiday Inn Patriots Point .......................................... 63 Homewood Suites by Hilton ...................................... 64 Horst Wholesale Florist Inc. ....................................... 50 Hughes Rental Center Inc.......................................... 51 Hyman’s Seafood Restaurant .................................... 68 The Inn at Middleton Place........................................ 64 The Invisible Men Entertainment Inc.......................... 49 Irvin-House Vineyards ............................................... 57 Island Outdoor Kitchen & Catering............................. 60 Island Porch .............................................................. 68 Isle of Palms County Park.......................................... 56 Iverson Catering........................................................ 60 j.b.c.-James Burns Catering ..................................... 58 James Island County Park ......................................... 56 JB’s Smokeshack ..................................................... 58 Jeff Dodge Photography............................................ 52 Jeremiah Bacon, speaker and consultant ............ 48, 49 JMC Charleston .................................................. 48, 61 Joe’s Catering ........................................................... 58 John Rutledge House Inn .......................................... 67 Johns Island Tool & Party Rental ............................... 51 Joseph Manigault House ........................................... 57

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L i s t s & D i r e cto r i e s Joseph Photography ................................................. 52 Jubilation.................................................................. 62 Julep ........................................................................ 61 Karst Inc. Promotional Marketing ........................ 48, 53 Keepsakes Florist ..................................................... 50 Kenda Sweet Events Inc............................................ 62 Kiawah Beachwalker Park ........................................ 57 Kiawah Island Golf Resort ......................................... 63 King & Queen’s Choice Limo Service ......................... 54 King Street Photo Weddings ...................................... 52 Kings Courtyard Inn .................................................. 64 KLN Transportation ................................................... 53 Laura Alberts Tasteful Options ............................. 58, 69 Lawrence A. Monteith, Photographer......................... 52 Lee Edwards Entertainment ................................ 48, 49 Legend Limousines and Tours ................................... 54 Legend Oaks Golf Club.............................................. 55 Leigh Webber Photography ....................................... 52 Lighthouse Digital ..................................................... 54 Linning House Inc. .................................................... 53 Low Country Cuisine & Bartending ............................ 60 Lowcountry Sketches ............................................... 53 Lowndes Grove ......................................................... 71 Lumley & Lloyd Wedding Artistry ............................... 62 Magnolia Plantation & Gardens ........................... 56, 72 Magnolias Upper Level Gallery .................................. 68 Market Pavilion Hotel ................................................ 64 Marni Rothschild Pictures LLC .................................. 52 McCrady’s ................................................................ 68 McLeod Plantation .................................................... 71 Melvin’s Legendary BBQ ........................................... 58 Memorable Meetings ................................................ 61 Mepkin Abbey and Gardens ...................................... 57 Metro Limo-Taxi Inc. at the Charleston Airport ........... 53 Middleton Place .................................................. 56, 70 Middleton Place Restaurant ...................................... 68 Miler Country Club .................................................... 55 The Mills House Hotel ......................................... 58, 63 Mossy Oaks .............................................................. 71 Mostly Graphics .................................................. 48, 53 Moving Memories Productions .................................. 54 Mullett Hall Equestrian Center ................................... 57 Naomi Doddington Couture Photography ................... 52 The Nathaniel Russell House ..................................... 57 Nixon Photography.................................................... 52 North Area Taxi ......................................................... 53 North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center .................. 57, 71 North Charleston Coliseum........................................ 73 North Charleston Performing Arts Center ................... 73 North Towne Grill & Seafood ..................................... 68 Oak Point Golf Course ............................................... 55 The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ........ 55 Ocean Winds............................................................. 55 The Old Exchange Building ................................. 57, 72 Old Santee Canal Park .............................................. 57 Old South Carriage Co............................................... 47 Old Towne Grill & Seafood ......................................... 69 Old Village Post House .............................................. 69 Olde Towne Carriage Co. ........................................... 47 Omar Shrine Convention Center .......................... 70, 73

OOH! Events ....................................................... 51, 61 Open House of Charleston LLC .................................. 53 Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ................. 55 OtherBrother Entertainment ................................ 48, 49 Out of Hand-The Art of Creating ................................ 50 Palmetto Carriage Works Ltd. .................................... 47 Palmetto Ideas Inc. ................................................... 48 Palmetto Islands County Park .................................... 56 Palmetto Limousine .................................................. 54 PaperTrails.com ........................................................ 53 Parker Limousine Service Inc. ................................... 54 Party Plan-It .............................................................. 51 Patriots Point Links ................................................... 55 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum ............ 56, 70 Paul Alford Photography ............................................ 52 Pavilion Bar .............................................................. 68 The Pavillon at Patriots Point ..................................... 72 The Pelican Watch Shelter at Folly Beach County Park....72 Peninsula Grill ........................................................... 69 PhotoArt by Paul ....................................................... 52 Pine Forest Country Club........................................... 55 Planters Inn .............................................................. 66 Plaque Attack Inc. ..................................................... 48 Pleasant Presents ..................................................... 48 Price Concepts Inc. ................................................... 48 Prime Cuts Video Productions Inc. ............................. 54 Priority Taxi ............................................................... 53 Production Design Associates ............................. 51, 54 Prospect Hill Plantation ............................................. 70 Quality Inn & Suites at Patriots Point ......................... 66 Quality Suites Convention Center .............................. 66 Ramada Charleston .................................................. 63 Regal Catering .......................................................... 58 Renaissance Charleston Hotel-Historic District .......... 64 Renaissance Weddings ....................................... 52, 54 Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant ......................................................... 67 Richard Bell Photography .......................................... 52 Richardson Limousine Services ................................ 54 Rick Rhodes Photography Inc.................................... 52 Ring Photography ..................................................... 52 RKO Design .............................................................. 48 Robert’s of Charleston............................................... 69 Royal Grand Events ................................................... 60 Royal Limousines...................................................... 54 Royal Restrooms....................................................... 51 The RSVP Shoppe ..................................................... 53 Ruths House Event Rentals ....................................... 51 S.C. State Ports Authority Passenger Terminal ........... 73 Safety Cab Co. .......................................................... 53 Sallie Youmans Floral Design .................................... 50 Seidler & Associates LLC .................................... 48, 49 Seithel’s Florist ......................................................... 50 Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club ............................. 55 Shem Creek Inn ........................................................ 66 Sheraton North Charleston Convention Center Hotel . 63, 73 Ship Shapes Maritime Arts Center ............................. 57 Shuttle Etc. ............................................................... 53 Skye’s the Limit Entertainment.................................. 62 Slightly North of Broad .............................................. 69

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Smoak Stack Studios ................................................ 52 The Sneakers Band................................................... 62 Snee Farm Country Club ..................................... 68, 72 Snyder Event Rentals ................................................ 51 Social Event Design & Planning LLC .......................... 62 Soiree Inc. ................................................................ 62 South Carolina Aquarium .................................... 56, 70 South Carolina Embroidery........................................ 48 Southend Brewery and Smokehouse......................... 68 Speeti Advertising Agency ......................................... 49 Splash Island, Palmetto Islands County Park ............. 57 Splash Zone, James Island County Park .................... 56 Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens ......................... 57 SpringHill Suites by Marriott...................................... 66 St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center............ 73 St. James Church Ministry Center ............................. 71 Stello Photography LLC ............................................. 52 Sticky Fingers ..................................................... 68, 69 Sticky Fingers Catering ............................................. 58 Summer Creek Taxi................................................... 53 The Sunfire Grill and Bistro ....................................... 68 Sunshine Limousine Service ..................................... 54 Susan Budnick Photography ..................................... 52 Sushi by Rhett .......................................................... 60 The Sweetgrass Pavilion ........................................... 71 Tasteful Civil Ceremonies by Allen Johnson ............... 62 Taxi Pro .................................................................... 53 Taylor Stewart Photography ...................................... 52 Theatrics Unlimited Inc. ............................................ 51 Three Lions Club ....................................................... 72 Tidewater Catering LLC............................................. 58 Tidewater Chapel and Reception Hall ........................ 72 Tiger Lily florist ......................................................... 50 Tom Smith Catering .................................................. 58 Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub & Seafood Restaurant ..... 69 Town & Country Inn & Conference Center ........... 63, 73 Tri County Dispatch Services..................................... 53 Triangle Char & Bar ................................................... 69 Trio Solutions Inc. ..................................................... 62 Tristan ...................................................................... 68 Trotters Restaurant ................................................... 68 Turtle Point Golf Club ................................................ 55 Twiggs and Ivy Flower Shop LLC ............................... 50 UniMedia .................................................................. 54 Upstairs at 39 Rue de Jean ....................................... 68 The Vendue Inn ......................................................... 66 Vian Events LLC ........................................................ 62 Victoria House Inn ..................................................... 64 Vintage Limousines................................................... 54 Virginia’s on King ...................................................... 69 Wannamaker County Park ......................................... 56 Weddings Elegantly Designed LLC ............................ 62 Wentworth Mansion .................................................. 66 Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark ........................ 56 The Wickliffe House .................................................. 72 Wild Dunes Harbor Course ........................................ 55 William Aiken House ................................................. 71 Wingate Inn .............................................................. 66 Woodlands Resort & Inn .................................64, 68, 72 Yellow Cab ................................................................ 53 Zeus Grill & Seafood ................................................. 68

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