2019 Charleston Event Planning Guide

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harleston’s popularity as a tourist destination is clear.

You need look no further than the 7.3 million people who visited here in 2018.

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And while the beauty, history and Southern charm of our city continues to attract record millions every year, a growing number of visitors are coming here to meet, drink and be merry

in a more formal setting. Company meetings, annual corporate events, seminars and conventions are big business in the Lowcountry. The same amenities that attract travelers from all

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over the world are also major reasons that businesses choose the area as a place to gather employees, shareholders and clients.

The natural beauty our area is

Corporate Meetings & Conventions blessed with is fine for attracting tourist dollars, but corporate events need infrastructure to work. Planners, rental agencies, caterers, audio-visual experts and many others must be readily available to help plan and execute gatherings of hundreds of people that might span several days.

The annual Charleston Event Planning Guide’s mission is to inform folks within the event industry and those who might consider the area for their next large gathering about trends, ideas, tips and resources available.

The Charleston area has no shortage of experts in all aspects of event planning, and they are kept busy yearround coordinating the hundreds of events occurring in cities across the Lowcountry. A comprehensive listing of hotels, caterers, event planners and more can be found in the back of the issue.

Those experts are also busy staying current on trends and technology that impact event attendance, especially as it applies to the changing demographics of the workplace.

Baby boomers became accustomed to events taking place in large convention centers, hotel meeting rooms or similar venues. As has been widely reported, boomers are being quickly replaced as the predominant workforce generation by millennials, who will comprise the majority of U.S. workers as early as 2020.

A generation as comfortable with smartphone technology and wearable devices as boomers were with fax machines and typewriters is driving a move toward software applicationbased event engagement. GPS loca-

tion and real-time updates via phone apps are just some of the ways event managers can connect and engage event attendees at levels not possible just a few years ago.

Millennial workers also seek smaller and more unique settings at conventions. Most events now schedule multiple “breakout” sessions on various subjects or themes to engage small groups in a nontraditional setting such as a rooftop restaurant, a renovated former industrial space or another less formal venue.

While the basic concept of bring-

ing large groups with a common interest together hasn’t changed over the years, the planning and execution of corporate events is constantly evolving. What worked 15 or even 10 years ago isn’t enough — creative planning and cutting-edge technology are now essential parts of the equation for a successful event.

SC Biz News is proud to present this valuable guide to all of you within the event planning industry, as well as those decision-makers out there who might consider the Lowcountry as the host of their next corporate event.

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The annual Dig South event in Charleston was an early adopter of technology and social media to better engage attendees. (Photo/Dig South)

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ew and engaging technology has become commonplace at corporate events held in Charleston.

No longer are attendees simply registering online and hoping that their paperwork will be waiting.

Today, powerful information and marketing tools make sure they are not only registered, but that each participant remains informed, engaged,

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and matched with the right people and experiences at the event.

One example is the Build Exchange event that took place in midSeptember. The conference brought 75 qualified purchasing decision makers to the Belmond Hotel in downtown Charleston for three days.

Attendees met face-to-face with product and service providers in prearranged meetings, based on the needs

of both purchasers and suppliers.

There’s a twist: Just who would be present at these pre-arranged meetings was decided by new conference technology.

Sophisticated software coordinates presenters at the event are being matched with clients using individual information and professional needs.

“We use Converve software,” said Rob Ingraham, director of Ex-

change Events. He organizes Build Exchange conferences around over the country. “It’s the state-of-the-art technology used to match buyers and suppliers.”

Converve software, using data from attendees, automatically sorts them into groups of participants with similar interests and needs.

The platform can handle event design and branding, attendee reg-

Corporate Meetings & Conventions istration, attendee management, matchmaking and even networking. It markets software for trade fairs, conferences, job exchanges, startup events and industry summits.

Attendees can browse the automatically generated participant and attendee list, or do an advanced search using keywords and free text fields to find exactly who they are seeking to contact at the event.

They can “bookmark” speakers, exhibitors or individual sponsors, and even prioritize them for meeting scheduling. A messaging platform is built directly into the Converve system, allowing communication between attendees without the use of email.

Other technologies are also emerging in Charleston.

The team at Dig South, which hosts the annual Dig South Tech Summit event, has long used technology as well as social media to reach attendees. This year, the organization has launched an online membership platform in order to engage the thousands of attendees long after the event,

vidual speakers. It features up-to-theminute updates.

“We also use Mailchimp, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to communicate with the audience and occasionally use QR codes,” Gray said.

“The Dig Team takes a solid digital approach, but focuses even more keenly on the personal, concierge-level touch.”

The new membership platform will use digital tools to make the event a year-round experience.

“We are using digital tools to greatly enhance the Dig South Tech Summit experience while moving far Dig South uses a variety of digital platforms to keep conference attendees beyond the single event response. We informed about updates and news year-round. (Photo/Dig South) take a 365-day approach, helping our members find the contacts, content of Dig South. “Dig Nation will enable all year long. and capital they need to succeed,” year-round engagement and benefits, The Tech Summit is one of the largest tech, business and marketing including essential business content, Gray said. “With all of the digital events in the South, which brings relevant podcasts, an online commu- chatter and noise bombarding everytogether 150 executive-level speakers nity, a jobs board, an event calendar, a one these days, sometimes the best apfrom leading global brands, from fast- resource guide and much more.” proach is interpersonal.” growth startups, and from members of The Dig South Tech Summit the media and investors. already uses technology during the The power of social media “Dig South is super thrilled to roll event, including the Bizzabo platform Caroline Cook, owner and lead out our new Dig Nation membership and app to manage the online agenda, designer and planner for Birdie and platform,” said Stanfield Gray, CEO the participant community and indi- Boe events based in Charleston, solely

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“There is so much technology stuff, I have created an app that is just for your conference,” she said.

“It looks and acts like Facebook, and you can go ‘live’ and blast updates to everybody.”

Some conferences are branching out to the world, creating hashtags for the event with updates and photos so anyone can view or follow along. “This is especially popular with millennials and younger conferences,” Cook said. “I work with a fashion blogging conference, and every year they have a specific hashtag.”

“We are using digital tools to greatly enhance the Dig South Tech Summit experience while moving far beyond the single event response.”

– Stanfield Gray, CEO of Dig South

rant Foundation. Taking place at Riverfront Park in North Charleston on Sunday, Oct. 13, the event will be 100 percent cashless.

Attendees will instead wear RFID bracelets (Radio Frequency Identification) that they can “load” with funds and use at various events.

It’s similar to exchanging money Wearable tech comes for tickets at events to use for food and beverages, only removing the need for to Charleston Events have long been using paper completely.

According to event organizers, “It “square” credit card readers, where attendees can buy items without the is the first event in Charleston to use need for cash. Some of the readers at- RFID wristbands.” tach directly to an iPhone.

But now Charleston planners Just the right music, venue, has taken it a step further with the accessories Technological innovations have relaunch and return of the Taste of Charleston event, a promotional event truly revolutionized event planning sponsored by the Charleston Restau- across the spectrum. Whether you

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are looking for fun and exciting special effects or want to hold your wedding reception in Venice, Italy, without ever having to board a plane, chances are there’s a way to make it happen.

Kevin Snow, owner of Events by Snow in Columbia, uses a variety of technologies, including production mapping and cold spark fountains, to name a few, that can easily and dramatically transform a hotel conference room into an exotic location.

Snow, who taught high school theater and public speaking for several years, started his business in 2011.

“I started a DJ/karaoke weekend business, but over the course of the years it has taken off — it is all I do now,” Snow said. “I focus primarily on weddings, but I also do a variety

of events for all age demographics — everything from elementary schools to corporate events to nursing homes.”

Technology has led to creative innovations in every aspect of event planning and execution, he said.

For example, photo booths now can incorporate green screen technology, which can give virtually unlimited options for photo backgrounds.

Even delivery options are much more diverse.

“You can set it up so certain people — the bride and groom, for example — receive all the pictures by email or social media, whatever they want,” he said. “They can literally have all their wedding pictures before they ever leave the reception.”

Still, for those who want a classic, elegant location for their wedding, Snow also has a premier wedding venue, Twelve Oaks Estate. The property, located in Lexington, S.C., offers 100 acres of property, a grand antebellumstyle home, large pastures, stables and a private 5,000-square-foot airplane hangar.

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Technical Worksheet for Events Accounting for all the audiovisual needs for your meeting or event can be daunting. Use this form to help clarify your needs and communicate with your selected production company.

Organization or individual name: • What kind of event are you planning?

• How many people are expected?

• What is the event date?

• Where do you plan to hold the event?

• What is your audiovisual budget?

Event Details • Load-in date and time • Rehearsal date and time • Doors open to guests • Show start

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• • • • • • • • •

Show end Does your event have a theme or color scheme?

Do you have a show flow or timeline?

Will the event take place in more than one location?

At what times will you move from one location to another?

Do you have a room diagram for the event?

Does the venue provide staging?

If not, do you need a stage? If so, what size?

Is the venue a union house? If so, what are the rules?

Electricity • What are your power needs?

• Do you have a band that needs to tie into a power distro?

• Are you familiar with the power available at the venue?

• If not, do you have a contact person at the venue?

• Does the venue charge for power?

Lighting • What elements would you like to use lighting for?

• Do you have a logo for projection onto walls, floor or façade?

• Do you need a stage wash for your speaker?

• Can you hang lighting from the ceiling or does it need to be ground supported?

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• If you rig from ceiling, what are the rigging policies?

• Does the venue have a lift? Is so, are you allowed to use it?

Is there a charge?

• Are you planning entertainment that will require lighting?

• If so, is there a rider available with entertainers’ specific needs?

Audio • How many people will be speaking?

• What kinds of microphones will be needed?

• Wired HH/Quantity: • Wireless HH/Quantity: • Wireless LAV/Quantity: • Wireless Headset/Quantity: • Other: • The speakers will address the audience from: (circle one)

Wired mic stand

Head table mic stand

Upright podium

Tabletop podium Video • What is the purpose of having video as an element of the event?

• Do you already have content you would like to present in video?

• • • • • •

If so, what media and media source are used? (online/DVD/USB) Do you have a backup of your media?

What size screen(s) would you like to use?

If so, would you like front or rear projection?

Should screens be ground-supported or suspended from ceiling?

Do you have specific camera work needs for the event?

General Tips • Always strive to have a least one full rehearsal with all elements — it’s not a full rehearsal unless you run videos, have speakers, talent, etc. present. It’s your moment to shine — take the time to practice.

• Use a reputable production company — would you trust your important event to an unknown or lowest bidder? You only have one shot to get it right — it’s live.

• If you have multiple vendors — coordinate their load-ins/ outs — nothing is worse than having vendors fighting over the loading dock or elevators.

• When budgeting, always allow for unexpected extra costs.

Things happen — the elevator is stuck, your talent is late for rehearsal, etc. There are many things that can increase your costs beyond your control.

Information provided by Production Design Associates, www.pdastage.com

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Planning Checklist BEFORE THE EVENT o Determine event goals and objectives. This is especially important with client events and sales meetings, as it will help you stay on track. o Identify possible dates for the meeting. Thinking ahead and checking with others on possible conflicts can limit the inconvenience for all parties. o Prepare a preliminary agenda and guest list to help set the criteria for the venue. o 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 o written proposals.

Hot tip: Communication is a huge key to your event’s success. Strive for clear communication with attendees, sponsors, vendors and the venue representative. o Conduct site visits as required. This is important when you’re using the facility for the first time. o Negotiate hotel rates and blocks. If you use hotel meeting rooms for the event, you could get a significant discount on sleeping rooms. o Determine preliminary food and beverage requirements and negotiate menus and prices. o Add any deadlines and other requirements to the timetable.

Hot tip: Plant the seeds of social media early by promoting a hashtag before the event to generate buzz.

60 TO 90 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT o Form committees as required. Organizations that have regular events should consider forming standing committees that meet regularly. o Develop a promotional strategy. o Do some public relations for the event. Calendar notices, press releases and interviews may all be appropriate. o For nonprofit or charity events, line up sponsors. o If you are charging admission to the event, establish

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registration fee structures and policies, and be sure to include clear cancellation policies. o Invite and confirm key speakers. This includes people within your organization. o Obtain audiovisual needs from speakers and presenters, and order all necessary equipment. o Review, update and confirm final event budget. o Identify and communicate on-site responsibility areas for committees and volunteers. Set up training for volunteers and educate them about your expectations. o Select and order speaker gifts and awards. o Order special decorations for the event. o Prepare and order signs. This is another opportunity to build your brand. o Arrange for travel and housing of all staff and VIPs.

THE DAY OF THE EVENT o Have a staff and volunteer meeting to review responsibilities, procedures and overlap areas such as registration. o Confirm and monitor pickup of all rental equipment and supplies.

Hot tip: Use your leverage to get the best out of your vendors. Explain that the event’s audience is invaluable to their business. “Here is what I am bringing you.”

IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD o Pack and inventory all material. Many of your collateral materials are reusable — and they’re a big investment. o 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 for other costs. o Write and mail thank-you letters. o Collect and organize data for final meeting reports. Get evaluations from staff, volunteers and consultants to determine what went right and what needs improving.

Hot tip: Address any problems that need to be handled after the event is over.

Take notes for future events if there are things that need to be done differently.

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Emergencies I f you plan events, one thing you know is that something will go wrong. More likely, multiple things. Good event planners have back-ups to their back-up plans.

Weather is always a wild card, even for indoor events. People have to get there and walk to the door, often dressed to the nines.

“You mitigate the risk by being ready,” said Ben Toy of On Purpose Adventures on James Island. An allpurpose event planner, his company specializes in adventure-based events.

They planned a 90-person teambuilding event outdoors when the ice storm of 2014 hit. Because the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition was underway, they couldn’t find an unused hotel ballroom. High school basketball had every local gym tied up.

The team scrambled to move the event to the loading docks of Striped Pig Distillery in Charleston. Protected from the wind, rain and ice, the event

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Weather isn’t the only variable.

Lisa Thomas and her crew at Ooh! Events in Charleston discovered three hours before an event that the building’s power wasn’t accessible.

The band, caterer and others needed electricity. But she knows area vendors and quickly arranged for generators.

Guests never knew the difference.

“You fix the problem and sort it out later,” she said.

At one wedding catered by DuPre Catering and Events in Columbia, the person delivering the wedding cake dropped it, breaking it in half. His Photo/File staff rescued the good half, cut it up went on with an hour of preparation. Consultants in Columbia. Owner and placed the slices on plates. He met Some parts of the original event Nancye Bailey had arranged for a valet the bride as she arrived.

“We said ‘everything is beautiful had to be scrapped, but others were company, but only two valets showed up for 500 people. Cars were backed but the cake.’ We showed her the platadded.

“People were none the wiser, and up around the block. Among those ed slices. She broke out laughing and they had a blast,” Toy said. “Now we stuck in the line were the night’s hon- said ‘don’t worry about it,’” he said. have that idea in our toolbox.” orees, so Bailey sent staff to park their The vendor charged her half.

Weather wreaked havoc on a black- cars for them and give them umbrellas “If the bride smiles everyone is tie event organized by Carolina Event for the walk inside. happy,” he said.

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The Riley Park Club at Joe Riley Jr. Park in Charleston is a meeting space that overlooks the outfield of the baseball stadium along the banks of the Ashley River.

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magine looking out the window of a conference room during a corporate event and seeing a lion sunning on a rock or baseball players warming up for a game.

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Business Events & Fundraisers In Charleston, the Riley Park Club within the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park has been a popular corporate event location.

The ballpark is home to the minor league Charleston Riverdogs baseball team and sits along the banks of the Ashley River.

“It’s a unique venue and has a great viewable marsh on one side of the ballpark,” said Graham Ervin, director of sales for the Cedar Room, Mercantile and Mash and the Riley Park Club. “It’s great for groups that want something different that’s definitely not in a hotel.”

The Riley Park Club hosts events for 20-75 people on a regular basis, including a lot of group breakfasts, corporate events with guest speakers, midday luncheons and all-day meetings, Ervin said. She handles the catering portion for the space, which allows planners to relax and focus on the event.

“We have set menu for game days Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia has event space on the zoo grounds, including an indoor lodge and a meeting room and a la carte menu items for private in the botanical gardens. (Photo/Riverbanks Zoo) events and it’s a great space for events,”

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Business Events & Fundraisers she said. The rental comes with builtin AV capabilities and tables, chairs, tablecloths, plates, glassware and silverware. They have seating for up to 100 people.

The Riley Park Club also includes corporate event necessities such as WiFi, a sound system, built-in AV hookup and several televisions that can connect to computers and projectors.

A wireless microphone and podium are perfect for presentations and awards ceremonies, Ervin said. Besides the beautiful view, there’s another perk to holding and event at The Riley Park Club — free all-day parking for attendees.

“Complimentary parking in downtown Charleston is a big plus for people driving from an office or from out-oftown, especially for a lunch meeting,” Ervin said. “They can park and not worry about the garage being full.”

Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo offers meeting spaces that are much more than three walls and some windows.

“It’s not your typical meeting space, but in all honestly, it’s an ice breaker,” said Morgan Schau, Director of Private Event Sales with Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens. “It keeps people active and interacting with one another and they aren’t just sitting in the same room drifting off.”

The zoo has been offering corporate event rooms for more than five years, and lucky attendees are able to peek at exotic animals like meerkats from the indoor lodge space. Coming in 2020 — a rhino enclosure right next to the meeting space.

There’s more. The price of the room includes zoo admission for everyone, so attendees can roam the grounds during a break or after the meeting is over.

“It’s great for when there’s a teambuilding segment. Sometimes people have had meeting breaks and walk around the zoo with their co-workers,” Schau said.

There are two corporate event spaces available: an indoor lodge and a large room in the botanical gardens.

Both rooms include tables, linens and a catered lunch along with WiFi access. There’s also a sound system for an

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The Magnolia Room at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia offers meeting space in a unique setting. (Photo/Riverbanks Zoo)

A/V hookup, and half-day and fullday rental options are available.

“We get a lot of great feedback,” Schau said.

Columbia’s Vista district that runs along the banks of the Congaree River offers a variety of interesting event spaces. A kayak launch provides access to the river for kayakers, canoers and paddle boarders, and the Vista Greenway offers a scenic bike trail as well.

Two popular Vista venues — located pretty much side by side — are the S.C. State Museum, which is housed in the historic Columbia Mills building on Gervais Street, and its next-door neighbor, EdVenture Children’s Museum. Both museums offer a variety of options in venue spaces for rent, from meeting rooms to the entire building. Both allow outside catering and alcohol, although in the case of EdVenture, alcohol cannot be served during hours the museum is open to the public.

One of EdVenture’s most popular spaces is its spacious outdoor Congaree Terrace, which can host around 1,500 people and features views of the Gervais Street Bridge and the Congaree River. The S.C. State Museum offers additional amenities to event guests, including a planetarium, observatory, and 4D movie theater.

A few blocks away, in downtown Columbia’s up-and-coming BullStreet district, are two interesting and unique venues, Central Energy and Segra Park.

Central Energy, a historic building offering some 8,000 square feet of event space, is named for its original purpose: it once supplied all power that ran the campus of the former state mental hospital located at Bull Street.

Today, the hospital property and the surrounding area is undergoing a major revitalization effort. The Central Energy building, which underwent significant renovation, opened to the public in January 2019. It currently serves as the home of a local church on Sundays and is available for events six days a week.

Segra Park, built in 2016, is the baseball stadium complex that is the home to the Columbia Fireflies, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the New York Mets. The facility offers a wide variety of venues, spaces and amenities — including WiFi, in-house catering, large screen televisions and batting cages — for almost any occasion.

lot of out-of-town conferences have used the space for evening parties, happy hours, off-site dinners or award ceremonies.”

To find a great space, it’s all about creativity.

“In Charleston, even several breweries have spaces available,” Cook said.

Fam’s Brewing Company on James Island has space for corporate events that can be capped off with a craft beer, and Dockery’s brewery on Daniel Island hosts a number of private and corporate events.

Ervin said that people planning events in Charleston are already on the hunt for unique spaces.

“Charleston, in general, has unique spaces; people are coming here hosting conferences and they are already looking for something unique, something other than a ballroom or a hotel, something with more character,” Ervin said.

“Charleston is great for that.”

Wedding venues go corporate For a unique corporate event, think about venues that are traditionally used for weddings.

“If you think about wedding venues, they usually sit empty Monday through Thursday,” said Caroline Cook, owner and lead designer THINGS T and planner for Birdie and Boe O events based in Charleston.

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hen you’re dressing for an event in Charleston, there are two things to consider: what’s proper for the work or social occasion, and what fits the weather.

One consideration may certainly affect the other, because much of the year is warm, and summer heat and humidity in the Lowcountry can get oppressive. Lightweight fabrics should be ready in your closet all year, because it’s not unusual to have an 80-degree day in February or November.

The last thing you want is to arrive dripping with perspiration at an important company event. So, stay with us here for some ideas that will help keep you cool and collected.

Remember that dressing for warm temperatures does not mean dressing more casually or wearing a skimpy outfit. You still need to look professional at business events.

Here are some tips for work and business meetings.

Women • Think layers. You can wear a sleeveless blouse or dress, but add a jacket or dressy cardigan. The top layer can come in handy if the air conditioning is turned down,

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as it often is when men are wearing suits.

Neutral colors in lighter fabrics are a good choice for skirts, slacks and jackets. Add a blouse in an accent color. You can change the look by changing the blouse and accessories.

White, tan, taupe, pale gray or navy are good color selections for warm weather business attire.

Dresses should be lightweight fabric but conservatively cut for business meetings. Make sure the fabric is wrinkle-resistant.

If you have questions about what to wear, follow the lead of female supervisors in your company.

Keep a goes-with-anything jacket, a string of faux pearls or beads and a scarf in your office or car. With these, you can dress up any outfit if need be.

Wear heels in a neutral color, or dressy sandals – but no flip-flops.

If your toes are going to show, make sure your nails are manicured.

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an event at an unfamiliar company, err on the side of dressing up (a dark suit, white shirt and conservative tie).

To keep cool, choose a suit in a tropical-weight fabric, neutral in color.

To brighten up neutrals, add a silk tie in a bold color. But don’t go too splashy.

Look for a linen blend suit. Pure linen can be cool, but it wrinkles easily.

For a business casual event, it’s good to wear a jacket, though it can be a blazer and need not be part of a suit. If you get there and find most guests aren’t wearing jackets, you can always remove yours.

Wear dress shoes and – sorry, this is important – socks.

Here are some DON’TS for warm weather business occasions: • For men: No short-sleeve dress shirts – and never wear them with a tie.

• For women: No plunging necklines, spaghetti straps or strapless Men tops.

• Fit your dress to the culture of your company. If you’re attending • Don’t wear loud prints or dress •

head to toe in bright colors.

• If you’re not sure a garment is appropriate, it’s probably good to wear something else.

And one more thing: Like most Southern climates, Charleston’s weather can change at any moment. Be prepared for a sudden shower, stiff breeze or drop in temperature.

Sources: Forbes.com, Macon Magazine, Boston.com, Businessinsider.com

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Picking the right food options for your event

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hether it’s a formal sit-down dinner, a conference lunch or simply catching a bite at a networking event, there’s an appropriate food option that can complement any event.

Jessica Smithson, the catering sales manager/wedding specialist at the Charleston Place Hotel, has spotted several trends. She said many food providers are opting for different food offerings according to the needs of the event, while making the meal an important event unto itself, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

“Dinner menus vary, but group events with fun and creative food stations are definitely becoming more and more popular,” Smithson said. “For corporate meetings, people love all-day break packages, which begin with continental breakfasts and transition to include all-day beverage service and usually an afternoon snack break.”

Lunch buffets are a popular option, as they offer a wide variety from which guests can choose, Smithson said. “Especially popular is a deli buffet where guests can choose a salad or two, make their own sandwich and enjoy a nice dessert,” she said.

For events that include networking, passed appetizers are the best

option, so people don’t have to go to a food service area while connecting with others.

“Small, non-greasy bites that are easy to eat while having a beverage in one hand are best,” Smithson said. “Reception stations are (also) conducive to network-style events where the companies may want the guests to continue interacting with each other.”

A seated dinner is ideal for more formal events where everyone needs to pay attention to a planned presentation or awards ceremony.

If you want to break up the seating format, offer dessert in a buffet style so people can mingle after their meal. Be sure to note that some in the audience may have food allergies that will need to be addressed when planning for a seated meal. With a buffet station, they can just skip the dishes that would be a problem for them.

Jillian Thompson, conference services manager at Wild Dunes, said that for outdoor events, buffet and reception-style stations work best.

“You don’t want to have planned, seated meals for anything outside because you don’t have a kitchen outside,” she said.

For events that include an activity, such as a golf tournament or an outing for employees, boxed lunches are an excellent choice to keep people moving.

Local flare It’s easy to incorporate Charleston Lowcountry cuisine into the food menu for an event. The most famous of the Charleston dishes, shrimp and grits, is a mainstay on most event menus.

“People always want shrimp and grits,” Thompson said.

At the Charleston Place Hotel, the two most popular “Southern” dishes are shrimp and grits and Carolina crab cakes, Smithson said.

She said a popular new favorite is their gourmet lobster mac-and-cheese, usually served at a station.

More easy Southern dishes include short ribs and a variety of fresh, local vegetables. Just remember to think about the time of year for what’s the freshest option for fruits and vegetables.

Stay within a budget Sit-down meals generally cost more because you are paying for the additional labor costs for the event’s service staff, said Steve Baller, an event planner with Event Charleston.

If holding an event off-site, it helps to work with a planner who

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knows what vendors can offer, often at discounted prices, while still maintaining a high quality.

Baller said he frequently comes up with ways to save money on food costs, which can solidify a valuable partnership between vendor and client.

“If you’re bringing a group of people into a restaurant, for example, and you can show them that there will be 80 new faces experiencing the food, then (for the restaurant) that’s 80 new potential clients,” he said.

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Catering to millennials Capturing the attention of a younger population at corporate events

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illennials are shaking up the American corporate workplace with unique needs and demands. That shake-up is extending to corporate events as well, according to local event planners.

Today’s younger employees aren’t motivated or even impressed by stale corporate events held in a hotel ballroom.

What do millennials want when it comes to big corporate gatherings?

Certainly not sitting down along with several hundred other employees in a cavernous room listening to a guest speaker high on a platform.

Listening and taking notes is not what this generation considers engaging or motivating.

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groups for more one-on-one attention and interaction,” says Caroline Cook, owner, lead designer and planner for Birdie and Boe events based in Charleston.

This arrangement is similar to how this younger population thrives in the workplace.

Cook handles corporate events for clients nationwide and has seen a trend for more engaging sessions.

“A lot of conferences are trying to change up the formula for the overall flow,” Cook said. “Everything has changed in the meeting world; it’s not the same old, same old. People are trying to break out of the big ballroom.”

That usually includes smaller break-out groups for attendees rather than large presentations.

“There are lots more workshops

and breakouts,” Cook said. “There are hardly any general sessions anymore; instead, there’s a full day of breakouts with more one-on-one education, and a lot more shared education between smaller groups.”

This new way of hosting corporate events also applies to the physical stage presentation. Driven by a younger audience, “more clients are requesting more comfortable, less formal stages, with couches for more in-depth discussion between panelists rather than a row of chairs,” Cook said.

“It’s not just a drape and an LCD and screen — we’ve been having more requests for a whole stage set where it’s more of a comfortable living-room feel,” Cook said.

Lindsay Merhege, an event planner with Fox Events LLC in Charles-

ton, said not to forget creative lighting to capture this audience.

“A great atmosphere really changes the event. Good lighting makes the space young and fun,” Merhege said.

Beyond the actual event, Cook said many event planners are allowing attendees time to explore the city after the event is over.

“It’s allowing more time to experience a city rather than keep them completely in a space the whole time. That formula has changed, and there are a lot of trends with cities hosting conferences having additional activities for participants to get out into the cities.”

Healthier meals Some trends popular with millennials benefit everyone at an event.

That’s the case for meals, where

Lifestyle younger attendees are driving healthier options, especially for breakfast.

“Health is a big thing for millennials, and nobody wants the standard continental breakfast with pastries,” Cook said. “They want protein, like an omelet station with egg whites, as an option.”

Catering companies are paying attention to these healthier requests and even work in locally sourced food products as well as sustainable items.

“There are a lot of yogurt parfaits, and oatmeal is coming back around,” Cook said. “I’ve seen events offer smoothies and hard-boiled eggs.”

Also, with this population, presentation counts.

It’s important to have a visually appetizing display of the food, while making dining a fun experience.

“There’s no more parade of chafing dishes,” Cook said. “They are looking for new and interesting flavor combinations.”

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“It gives guests a chance to actually watch their food being made and interact with the chefs while doing so. It creates an ‘event within an event’ and allows for a fun atmosphere,” she said.

er, connected population.

Corporate events have now embraced presentations with color combinations and themes. There are a lot more “swag bags” to entice attendees, Cook said. Often, a corporate event geared toward a younger audience will have its own hashtag that can be shared across all social media platInstagram is king forms.

A “shared” event on social media is “I’ve seen more ‘mocktails’ and also a successful event for this young- fun cocktails that are incorporating

their theme or their color; it ties it all together,” Cook said. “Anything ‘photographable’ should be put up somewhere.”

Instagram is so important and popular that at one fashion blogger conference she planned, Cook said attendees wrote their Instagram handle on their name tags rather than their actual names.

While the millennial and younger attendees in corporate events appear to be fussy about their needs, Cook said the overall desire is to have a more connected, thoughtful event.

Local products, healthier meals and smaller workshops lend themselves to an atmosphere where everyone works together and can make a more meaningful impact that lasts long after the event is over.

“Everybody talks about who they’ve worked with in these types of conferences. Event planners report that everybody is trying to help everybody; these are very much experiences about learning with and from one another,” Cook said.

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Add a distinctly Charleston activity to the weekend, such as an oyster roast for the rehearsal dinner.

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For the wedding party, have the groom and groomsmen dress in seersucker or khakis to get a Southern look. Add in a bowtie to complete the look!

Place a palmetto rose on each table.

6 Go rustic and get a relaxed Southern feel with mason jars, farm tables, local flowers and lanterns.

5 7. Have Charleston gift bags with Charleston items such as benne wafers or pralines.

Serve Lowcountry cuisine such as shrimp and grits, she crab soup, crabcakes or Lowcountry boil.

8. Hire a bluegrass band or bring in a dance instructor to teach guests the shag.

9. Use local decorations such as greens, Rewined Candles, sweetgrass baskets or prints from a local artist.

10. Have guests sign a distinctly Charleston item, such as a joggling board (a rocking chair bench), at the reception.

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Weddings on a shoestring 1. Double duty. Save on paper costs by combining information onto one item, such as having guest seating assignment cards that include the menu on the back. Or have centerpieces as guest takeaways.

2. Use photos of the couple or old photos of the couples parents’ wedding celebrations as decorations on the tables. It not only personalizes the event, but it’s costeffective and all you need are a few frames.

3. Choose to get married during an off-season, such as January and 5. Bring in your own vendors.

February or July and August.

Choose a venue that lets you 4. Holding the wedding on a Friday bring in your own food and bevor Sunday is a much cheaper operage vendors, which can save you tion than Saturday, the most popmoney by not requiring you to hit ular day to hold a wedding. minimum amounts.

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7. Stay in one location. Combining the wedding ceremony and reception at one location saves on transportation costs for the wedding party.

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10. Consider a planner. While plan6. Use creative lighting. You can ners do cost money, they often get create a unique atmosphere with discounted rates from vendors. lighting, such as illuminated leaves and patterns on tents and walls to look like large oak trees or moss, if Sources: Cindy Zingerella, Engaging you cannot afford to hold the event Events; Christina Baxter, Cibi Events

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Events Calendar of

JANUARY Happy New Year, Charleston Dec. 31, 2019-Jan. 1, 2020 This is a time to celebrate as only the Lowcountry knows how. There will be crowds everywhere welcoming the New Year at venues all over the area.

Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens March 11-April 18, 2020 www.historiccharleston.org This month-long event opens some of Charleston’s finest historic gardens and private houses for touring.

Lowcountry Oyster Festival Jan. 26, 2020 charlestonrestaurantassociation.com The festival at Boone Hall Plantation has been named one of the top 20 events in the Southeast. Avoid this date if planning an event in the Mount Pleasant area.

Volvo Car Open April 4-12, 2020 www.volvocaropen.com The Family Circle Tennis Center brings the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in the world to Daniel Island.

FEBRUARY Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Feb. 14-16, 2020 www.sewe.com The annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition brings 500 artists, exhibitors and wildlife experts to venues throughout Charleston for a long weekend.

Charleston Wine and Food Festival March 4-8, 2020 www.charlestonwineandfood.com Marion Square is the center of the action that includes seminars, food tastings, a dine-around, a culinary village and thousands of visitors.

MARCH Charleston Antiques Show March 6-8, 2020 www.historiccharleston.org Collectors and enthusiasts are treated to an array of English, European and American antiques from dealers across the country. Held at the Gaillard Center, the show brings a crowd downtown.

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APRIL Summerville Flowertown Festival April 3-5, 2020 The three-day event showcases the beautiful blooming azaleas, wisteria and dogwoods in the town of Summerville, just outside of Charleston.

Cooper River Bridge Run April 4, 2020 bridgerun.com The run starts in Mount Pleasant and goes across the Cooper River, winding up in downtown Charleston. Avoid planning an event at the same time that 40,000 runners, their friends and family descend on the Lowcountry.

MAY and JUNE North Charleston Arts Fest April 29-May 3, 2020 northcharlestonartsfest.com North Charleston showcases artists and performers from all over the country in workshops, exhibitions and performances at various venues.

Spoleto Festival USA May 22-June 7, 2020

Charleston is a busy city — there’s always a race, festival or tour of homes going on. And sometimes, when you add thousands of extra visitors to heavy tourist traffic, it’s hard to get around.

If it’s a month that has an “R” in it, there must be oysters; if it’s spring, there must be a race over the bridge. You can count on it. While these events are wonderful to attend with family and friends, you may want to avoid planning a large conference or wedding on those dates so you don’t compete for parking and space. Or if you’d like to piggyback your event onto those events, they can be additional built-in fun.

To help you with planning, we’ve compiled a list here of the most crowded events, with the help of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Here are some of the main events that shape our year. www.spoletousa.org For 17 days and nights, Spoleto Festival USA takes over Charleston’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with more than 120 performances by renowned artists. With its little sister festival, Piccolo Spoleto (see below), it fills up the city. It’s a wonderful time to visit Charleston, but not an easy time to hold additional events.

Piccolo Spoleto USA May 22-June 7, 2020 www.piccolospoleto.com This festival, running concurrently with Spoleto Festival USA, focuses primarily on artists from the Southeast, offering theater, music, visual arts, dance, ethnic culture presentations, comedy, crafts and film at various locations around Charleston.

JULY Fourth of July All over the area www.patriotspoint.org Fireworks launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriots Point’s Fourth of July Blast and a shore-side party with beach music make Independence Day fun in Charleston. Communities everywhere have their own celebrations. The events draw hundreds of visitors.

AUGUST No events to schedule around. Why? Because it’s HOT in Charleston in August. So schedule away at venues where you can keep cool.

SEPTEMBER Charleston Beer Week September 2020 (Dates TBA)

www.charlestonbeerweek.com The Charleston area boasts more than a dozen breweries (and counting!) with several beer-focused pubs and stores.

Charleston Beer Week celebrates the city’s beer community, from brewer to bartender. Unique events are held at bars and breweries around Charleston over nine days.

MOJA Arts Festival Late Sept.- early Oct. 2019 www.mojafestival.com In late September through early October, the MOJA Arts Festival celebrates African American and Caribbean arts. Featured are music, visual arts, storytelling, performances, crafts and children’s activities at various venues around Charleston.

OCTOBER Fall Tour of Homes and Gardens Oct. 3-Nov. 2, 2019 preservationsociety.org/falltours Charleston’s historic homes and gardens welcome visitors on a rotating basis through most of October. If you are planning an event in a historic area, you will want to find out if nearby properties are on tour that day.

NOVEMBER and DECEMBER Annual Holiday Festival of Lights Nov. 15-Dec. 31, 2019 www.ccprc.com Thousands of visitors experience the spirit of the holidays with millions of sparkling lights at James Island County Park. The display opens the second week of November and continues through New Year’s Eve. There are more than 600 light displays, many reflected in the park’s waterways.

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Audiovisual AV Connections 1012 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1174 Specialization: Professional audio, video, lighting rental and production services www.avconnectionssc.com avrentals@avconnectionssc.com Bell Digital Media 99 Fishburne St., Unit A Charleston, SC 29403 843-367-5727 Specialization: Full-service, professional video production www.belldigitalmedia.com tony@belldigitalmedia.com Complete Weddings & Events 1376 Downsberry Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-856-7177 Specialization: Weddings and special events services — reception and ceremony DJs, ceremonies, officiants, photography, videography, photobooth, lighting, week-of coordination www.completeweddingcharleston.com wayne@completecharleston.com Darby Events Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-779-6224 Specialization: Event production, event entertainment, lighting, photo booths rentals and audiovisual rentals http://darbyevents.com info@darbyevents.com Fox Audio Visual 3005 W. Montague Ave., Suite 120 Charleston, SC 29418 843-608-9473 Specialization: Full-service supplier of video, audio, lighting, projection and technical support for corporate events, weddings, meetings, concerts and banquets; live on-site video web streaming and corporate video production www.FoxAudioVisual.com scbiz@foxaudiovisual.com Innovative Event Services 4238 Scott St. Charleston, SC 29405 843-410-9888 Thomas Smith, owner & CEO Specialization: Lighting design and audio visual installations for all kind of events, including weddings and corporate Christmas parties Year Founded: 2013 www.iesproductions.com info@iesproductions.com

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Lowcountry Music Service LLC 451 Maple Oak Lane Charleson, SC 29414 843-297-8160 Specialization: Live entertainment booking agency specializing in bands, soloists, DJs and performers for weddings, corporate events, lounges and private events www.lowcountrymusicservice.com anthony@lowcountrymusicservice. com Malphrus Video Productions 1121 Park West Blvd., Suite B #141 Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-813-1704 Specialization: Video production, weddings, business promotions, events, commercial production, videography, editing www.malphrusvideo.com info@malphrusvideo.com OtherBrother Entertainment 180 Spring St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-225-5621 Specialization: Entertainment, including bands, DJs and specialty acts for weddings, private parties, corporate events; production, including audio, lighting and video services www.otherbrotherent.com otherbrother@me.com PDA – Production Design Associates 2799 Three Lakes Road North Charleston, SC 29418 843-554-3466 Specialization: Full-service production company specializing in event lighting and design, audio, projection and special effects; clients include Boeing, Volvo, Mercedes and Charleston Wine + Food Festival www.pdastage.com info@pdastage.com Skyline Exhibits & Design 1043 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-606-2152 Specialization: Modular trade show exhibits; trade show rentals; exhibit design; graphic design; exhibit management; show service and logistics coordination; worldwide installation and dismantle services; booth staff training; trade show ROI and measurement www.skylineXD.com shoffman@skylinexd.com

Booking Agencies / Entertainment Archer Music Service LLC 108 Pinecrest Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483 843-871-4460 Specialization: Musicians for weddings, receptions and corporate events www.archermusic.com Ascend Entertainment 1111 Bowman Road, Suite E Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-991-8000 Specialization: DJ entertainment; wedding, bar mitzvah, corporate www.ascenddj.com Charleston Protocol Charleston, SC 29401 843-343-1223 Specialization: Entertainment featuring Charleston local color, history, food culture and tales of Charleston society with hostess Paige Canaday Crone; corporate events, wedding parties, social gatherings; giftwrapped gifts, corporate gifts and mementos www.CharlestonProtocol.com Cigar Row Events 1527 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 210 Charleston, SC 29407 843-607-4423 Specialization: Cigar rollings and cigar tastings for special events, and customized cigar gift packs for corporate or social groups www.cigarrowevents.com Coastal Expeditions 514 Mill St., Suite B Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-7684 Specialization: Kayak, stand-up paddleboard and boat charters www.coastalexpeditions.com Complete Weddings & Events 1376 Downsberry Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-856-7177 Specialization: Weddings and special events services, including reception and ceremony DJs, ceremonies, officiants, photography, videography, photobooth, lighting, week-of coordination completeweddingcharleston.com

Darby Events Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-779-6224 Specialization: Event production, event entertainment, lighting, photo booths rentals and audiovisual rentals http://darbyevents.com EastCoast Entertainment ECE 1039-D Anna Knapp Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-856-9922 Specialization: Full-service entertainment agency, arranging entertainment and producing custom events ranging from small events to large conventions www.bookece.com Lee Edwards Entertainment 811 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 843-412-4484 Specialization: DJs for weddings, corporate and special events; light PA support www.leeedwardsentertainment.com Entertainment Charleston 10 Trachelle Lane Charleston, SC 29407 843-693-0004 Specialization: String quartets, trios and duets playing pop covers to classical; reception DJs, jazz bands and ceremony officiants for weddings, private parties and corporate events www.entertainmentcharleston.com Gracie & Lacy 520 Folly Road, 25-170 Charleston, SC 29412 843-259-8872 Specialization: Corporate and special event entertainment, festival entertainment, venue and music series entertainment www.gracieandlacy.com Island Paradise Balloon Art 28 30th Ave Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843-442-7299 Specialization: Balloon twisting, magic, face painting, pirate appearances, history lectures, storytelling. www.IslandParadiseBalloonArt.com

Lists & Directory Lowcountry Music Service LLC 451 Maple Oak Lane Charleson, SC 29414 843-297-8160 Specialization: Live entertainment booking agency specializing in bands, soloists, DJs and performers for weddings, corporate events, lounges and private events www.lowcountrymusicservice.com OtherBrother Entertainment 180 Spring St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-225-5621 Specialization: Entertainment, including bands, DJs and specialty acts for weddings, private parties, corporate events; production, including audio, lighting and video services www.otherbrotherent.com Stage Presence Event Rentals 1750 Signal Point Road, Suite 9B Charleston, SC 29412 843-906-5666 Specialization: Event lighting, audio, production, entertainment and event rentals www.stagepresencellc.com

Breweries & Distilleries Baker & Brewer 94 Stuart St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-297-8233 www.bakerandbrewer.com Cannon Distillery 813-A Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 843-996-4110 www.cannondistillery.net info@cannondistillery.net Charles Towne Fermentory 809 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 843-641-0431 www.chsfermentory.com info@chsfermentory.com Charleston Distilling Co. 3548 Meeks Farm Road Johns Island, SC 29455 843-718-1446 www.charlestondistilling.com info@charlestondistilling.com Coast Brewing Co. 1250 Second St. N. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-343-4727 www.coastbrewing.com jaime@coastbrewing.com

Commonhouse Aleworks LLC 4831 O’Hear Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-471-1400 www.commonhousealeworks.com hello@commonhousealeworks.com

Frothy Beard Brewing Co. 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 1 Charleston, SC 29407 843-872-1075 www.frothybeard.com info@frothybeard.com

Munkle Brewing Co. 1513 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 843-789-3109 www.munklebrewing.com info@munklebrewing.com

Cooper River Brewing Co. 2201-B Mechanic St. Charleston, SC 29405 843-830-3681 www.cooperriverbrewing.com mchael@cooperriverbrewing.com

Ghost Monkey Brewery 522 Wando Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-352-3462 www.Ghostmonkeybrewery.com Info@ghostmonkeybrewery.com

Nippitaty Distillery 4208 Pace St. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-518-7583 www.nippitatydistillery.com traxler@nippitatydistillery.com

Dixie Vodka 4100 Carolina Commerce Parkway, Suite 103-B North Charleston, SC 29456 www.dixievodka.com hq@dixievodka.com

Hardscoop Distillery 2030 Wambaw Creek Road, Units 101 & 102 Charleston, SC 29492 843-936-3626 www.hardscoop.com info@hardscoop.com

Oak Road Brewery 108 E. Third North St., Suite C Summerville, SC 29483 843-695-9886 www.oakroadbrewery.com

Dockery’s 880 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492 843-471-1130 www.dockerysdi.com chuck@dockerysdi.com Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-718-3224 www.edmundsoast.com/brewing-co brewery@edmundsoast.com Famulari’s Brewing & Pizza Co. 1291 Folly Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-571-0555 www.famspizza.com brewpub@famspizza.com Fat Pig Brewing Co. 3690 Old Charleston Highway Johns Island, SC 29455 www.fatpigbrewing.com info@fatpigbrewing.com Fatty’s Beer Works 1436 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29405 843-974-5330 www.fattysbeerworks.com fatty@fattysbeerworks.com Firefly Distillery 6775 Bears Bluff Road Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 843-577-1405 www.fireflyspirits.com info@fireflyspirits.com Freehouse Brewery 2895 Pringle St., Suite B North Charleston, SC 29406 703-946-9725 www.freehousebeer.com info@freehousebeer.com

High Wire Distilling Co. 652 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-755-4664 www.highwiredistilling.com info@highwiredistilling.com The Hold 36 Romney St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-203-6194 www.revelrybrewingco.com/the-hold info@revelrybrewingco.com Holy City Brewing 4155 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29405 843-225-5623 www.holycitybrewing.com info@holycitybrewing.com Indigo Reef Brewing Co. 2079 Wambaw Creek Road, Unit 1 Charleston, SC 29492 843-867-6015 www.indigoreefbrewing.com Info@IndigoReefBrewing.com Lo-Fi Brewing 2038 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29405 828-582-2175 www.lofibrewing.com info@lofibrewing.com Low Tide Brewing 2863 Maybank Highway Johns Island, SC 29455 843-501-7570 www.lowtidebrewing.com info@lowtidebrewing.com

Palmetto Brewing Co. 289 Huger St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-937-0903 www.palmettobrewery.com info@palmettobrewery.com Pawleys Island Brewing 2668 Industrial Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-225-8292 www.pawleysislandbrewing.com info@pawleysislandbrewing.com Revelry Brewing 10 Conroy St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-870-0010 www.revelrybrewingco.com info@revelrybrewingco.com Rusty Bull Brewing Co. 3005 W. Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29418 843-225-8600 www.rustybullbrewing.com beer@rustybullbrewing.com Ship’s Wheel (Cidery) 1033 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 www.shipswheelhardcider.com contact@shipswheelhardcider.com Snafu Brewing Co. 3280-A Industry Drive North Charleston, SC 29418 843-767-4121 www.snafubrewingcompany.com info@snafubrewingcompany.com Striped Pig Distillery 2225-A Old School Drive Charleston, SC 29405 843-276-3201 www.stripedpigdistillery.com info@stripedpigdistillery.com

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Lists & Directory Tradesman Brewing 1647 King St. Extension Charleston, SC 29405 843-410-1315 www.tradesmanbrewing.com chris@tradesmanbrewing.com Twisted Cypress Brewing Co. Charleston, SC 29407 843-608-1899 www.twistedcypressbrewingco.com twistedcypressbrewing@gmail.com Two Blokes Brewing Co. 547 Long Point Road, Suite 101 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-654-4564 www.twoblokesbrewing.com info@twoblokesbrewing.com Westbrook Brewing 510 Ridge Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-654-9114 www.westbrookbrewing.com info@westbrookbrewing.com Wide Awake Brewing Co 1907 Varner St., Unit B5 Summerville, SC 29486 843-608-8597 www.wideawakebrewing.com swampfoxbrewco@gmail.com

Corporate Gifts / Promotional Products ABC Trophies Inc. 10750 Dorchester Road Summerville, SC 29485 843-871-4629 Specialization: Trophies, plaques, medals, glass and crystal, sandblasting, laser engraving, jewelry engraving, custom invitations, signage, name tags www.abctrophies.com AccuPhotoLab & Studio 1757 Savannah Highway, Unit A Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-4817 Specialization: Full-service photo lab and studio www.accuphotolab.com All American Awards 1039-F Anna Knapp Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-7808 Specialization: Corporate awards, plaques, trophies, engraving, banners, signs, name badges, rubber stamps, bronze castings, sculptures, crystal awards, corporate awards, promotional products, embroidery and nametags www.awardsguy.com

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Bernstein Lash Marketing 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 4 Charleston, SC 29407 843-747-7767 Specialization: Graphic design, branding specialist, promotional products distributor, print and sign broker, web design, social media optimization www.bernsteinlash.com Carolina Promotions 2470 Mall Drive, Suite G Charleston, SC 29406 843-744-8787 Specialization: Screen printing, embroidery, offset printing, pad printing and engraving, decals, labels, calendars, corporate apparel, t-shirts, awards, event displays, business gifts and promotional products www.halo.com/linda-carrow The Charleston Cotton Exchange 1758 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-0740 Specialization: Product-based marketing, specializing in screen printing, embroidery and promotional products; in-house graphic artists to provide logo design www.charlestoncottonexchange.com Charleston Protocol Charleston, SC 29401 843-343-1223 Specialization: Entertainment featuring Charleston local color, history, food culture and tales of Charleston society with hostess Paige Canaday Crone; corporate events, wedding parties, social gatherings; giftwrapped gifts, corporate gifts and mementos www.CharlestonProtocol.com Charleston Shucker Co. 1224 Colfax Court Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-819-9070 Specialization: Personalized oyster knives and other engravables www.charlestonshuckerco.com Cigar Row Events 1527 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 210 Charleston, SC 29407 843-607-4423 Specialization: Cigar rollings and cigar tastings for special events and customized cigar gift packs for corporate or social groups www.cigarrowevents.com

Country & Lace Florist 610 Schooner Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-762-1118 Specialization: Weddings, receptions and events of all sizes www.countryandlaceflorist.com Data Imaging Inc. – Print & Promotions 3 Gamecock Ave., Suite 310 Charleston, SC 29407 843-300-0091 Specialization: Full-service branding and marketing destination for logos with tradeshow booths, giveaways, employee incentives, uniforms, safety programs and client gifts, all through promotional products and apparel. ASI and PPAI qualified. www.dataipromo.com E2 Exhibits Inc. 1925 High Meadow St. Johns Island, SC 29455 843-556-2116 Specialization: Trade show displays, graphics and graphic design; specialty apparel and promotional items; corporate videos www.e2exhibits.com Grand Ideas Inc. 14 Lord Ashley Drive Charleston, SC 29407 843-852-5264 Specialization: Customized promotional products and business gifts www.grandideas.net Halo Branded Solutions 170 N. Shelmore Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 770-853-1590 Specialization: Promotional products, branded apparel, trade show display and accessories; corporate gifts and awards; employee recognition; logo work; wear logo; golf products www.halo.com Image Branding Group LLC 5809 N. Rhett Ave. Hanahan, SC 29410 843-554-3840 Specialization: Custom embroidered and screen-printed apparel, uniforms, promotional products, customer and employee appreciation, holiday gifts, awards, art and design www.imagebrandinggroup.com

Karst 3436 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-884-4280 Specialization: Branded merchandise, promotional products, online stores, decorated and custom apparel, graphic design, logo design www.karstpromo.com Lowcountry Party Favors Charleston, SC 29401 843-860-1944 Specialization: After-event snack truck supplies; choice of candy and chips, hot cuisine and more OK Florist & Gifts Inc. 131 W. Luke Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-3681 Specialization: Fruit and gourmet baskets, balloon bouquets www.okfloristevents.com Ooh! Events 2532 Spruill Ave. Charleston, SC 29405 843-881-7576 Specialization: Daily floral deliveries, wedding florals, bridal bouquets, ceremony pieces, boutonnieres www.oohevents.com Post No Bills 831 Folly Road, Building B Charleston, SC 29412 803-924-1363 Specialization: Creative agency; entertainment marketing, merchandising and promotional products www.postnobills.com

Event Decor A + E Digital Printing 517 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-853-5066 Specialization: Full-service graphic design department, services include menu designs, printing, trade show displays, signs, display walls, retractable banners, wall/window/floor graphics, custom marketing material, wedding invitations, programs, escort cards www.anedigital.com Ascend Entertainment 1111 Bowman Road, Suite E Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-991-8000 Specialization: DJ entertainment; wedding, bar mitzvah, corporate www.ascenddj.com

Lists & Directory Branch Design Studio 1090 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-847-7996 Specialization: Custom flowers, wedding and event florals, rentals and design www.branchdesignstudio.com Charleston Uplighting LLC 248 Summers Drive Summerville, SC 29485 843-494-9708 Specialization: Lighting design for any type of event using LED fixtures, cafe/string lighting for inside/outside or tent use, video projections, cake and floral pin spotting, chandeliers www.charlestonuplighting.com Complete Weddings & Events 1376 Downsberry Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-856-7177 Specialization: Weddings and special events services — reception and ceremony DJs, ceremonies, officiants, photography, videography, photo booth, lighting, week-of coordination www.completeweddingcharleston.com

Event Works Rentals 4760 Goer Drive, Suite G North Charleston, SC 29406 843-633-1900 Specialization: Party and event rental supplies and services including Tents, tables, chairs, furniture, and most items needed for private and corporate parties and events www.eventworksrentals.com EventHaus 5802 N. Rhett Ave. Hanahan, SC 29410 843-793-3945 Specialization: Event rentals www.eventhausrentals.com Events by Reagan 123 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-203-3807 Specialization: Full-service special event and wedding planning www.eventsbyreagan.com

Country & Lace Florist 610 Schooner Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-762-1118 Specialization: Weddings, receptions and events of all sizes www.countryandlaceflorist.com

Fox Audio Visual 3005 W. Montague Ave., Suite 120 Charleston, SC 29418 843-608-9473 Specialization: Full-service supplier of video, audio, lighting, projection and technical support for corporate events, weddings, meetings, concerts and banquets; live on-site video web streaming and corporate video production www.FoxAudioVisual.com

Darby Events Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-779-6224 Specialization: Event production, event entertainment, lighting, photo booths rentals and audiovisual rentals http://darbyevents.com

Gathering Events 747 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-723-3387 Specialization: Floral design, event planning, consulting, coordination, lighting and furniture rentals www.gatheringevents.com

Duvall Catering & Events 2816 Azalea Drive Charleston, SC 29405 843-763-9222 Specialization: Catering, bar, floral, decor www.duvallevents.com

Hughes Rental Center Inc. 1345 Bowman Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-7368 Specialization: Tents, tables, chairs, china, glassware, wedding accessories, booths, conventions, staging, risers, linens, props, themes, party-CAD event design, outdoor amusement, portable air conditioning, delivery www.hughesrental.com

E2 Exhibits Inc. 1925 High Meadow St. Johns Island, SC 29455 843-556-2116 Specialization: Trade show displays, graphics and graphic design; specialty apparel and promotional items; corporate videos www.e2exhibits.com

Innovative Event Services 4238 Scott St. Charleston, SC 29405 843-410-9888 Specialization: Lighting design and audiovisual installations for all kind of events, including weddings and corporate Christmas parties www.iesproductions.com

Lowcountry Party Favors Charleston, SC 29401 843-860-1944 Specialization: After-event snack truck supplies; choice of candy and chips, hot cuisine and more OK Florist & Gifts Inc. 131 W. Luke Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-3681 Specialization: Fruit and gourmet baskets, balloon bouquets www.okfloristevents.com Ooh! Events 2532 Spruill Ave. Charleston, SC 29405 843-881-7576 Specialization: Daily floral deliveries, wedding florals, bridal bouquets, ceremony pieces, boutonnieres www.oohevents.com PDA – Production Design Associates 2799 Three Lakes Road North Charleston, SC 29418 843-554-3466 Specialization: Full-service production company specializing in event lighting and design, audio, projection and special effects; clients include Boeing, Volvo, Mercedes and Charleston Wine + Food Festival www.pdastage.com Post No Bills 831 Folly Road, Building B Charleston, SC 29412 803-924-1363 Specialization: Creative agency; entertainment marketing, merchandising and promotional products www.postnobills.com Simply Elegant Event Rentals 214 Old Trolley Road Summerville, SC 29485 843-821-1035 Specialization: Tables, chairs, linens, china, tents, arches, backdrops, etc. www.simplyelegantrental.com Skyline Exhibits & Design 1043 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-606-2152 Specialization: Modular trade show exhibits, trade show rentals, exhibit design, graphic design, exhibit management, show service and logistics coordination, worldwide installation and dismantle services booth, staff training, trade show ROI and measurement www.skylineXD.com

Snyder Event Rentals 3875 Meeting St. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-766-3366 Specialization: Tents, tables, chairs, china, glassware, wedding accessories, booths, conventions, staging, risers, linens, props, themes, casino equipment www.snyderevents.com Stage Presence Event Rentals 1750 Signal Point Road, Suite 9B Charleston, SC 29412 843-906-5666 Specialization: Event lighting, audio, production, entertainment and event rentals www.stagepresencellc.com Tiger Lily Florist 1614 Camp Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-723-2808 Specialization: Full-service florist specializing in weddings, corporate events, hotel and restaurant designs www.tigerlilyflorist.com Justin Wham Weddings and Events 2004 Wappoo Drive Charleston, SC 29412 843-225-4540 Specialization: Floral, decor, day-of coordination, full planning, event design, sympathy design jwweddingsandevents.com

Event Rentals All-Mist Outdoor Cooling 8421 Dorchester Road, 109-110 North Charleston, SC 29420 843-864-6478 Specialization: Outdoor event cooling; misting fans that lower the ambient temperature by up to 20 degrees www.all-mist.com AquaSafaris Inc. P.O. Box 309 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-886-8133 Specialization: Sail, fishing and motor vessels for up to 100 guests in Charleston and the Lowcountry; private groups, wedding activities, corporate outings and team building; team charters in the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Greece and the Mediterranean www.aqua-safaris.com

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Lists & Directory Ascend Entertainment P.O. Box 929 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-991-8000 Specialization: DJ entertainment; wedding, bar mitzvah, corporate www.ascenddj.com ATM Carolina Inc. P.O. Box 897 Summerville, SC 29486 843-875-4387 Specialization: On-site ATM for guests and staff; availability of cash can grow sales or contributions AV Connections 1012 St. Andrews Blvd., Suite C Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1174 Specialization: Pro audio, video, lighting rental, production services www.avconnectionssc.com Charleston Uplighting LLC P.O. Box 42853 Summerville, SC 29485 843-494-9708 Specialization: Lighting design, LED fixtures, cafe and string lighting for inside and outside or tent use, video projections, cake and floral pin spotting, chandeliers and more www.charlestonuplighting.com Country & Lace Florist 610 Schooner Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-762-1118 Specialization: Weddings, receptions and events www.countryandlaceflorist.com Darby Events Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-779-6224 Specialization: Event production, event entertainment, lighting, photo booths rentals and audiovisual rentals http://darbyevents.com Duvall Catering & Events 2816 Azalea Drive Charleston, SC 29405 843-763-9222 Specialization: Catering, bar, floral, decor www.duvallevents.com Event Works Rentals 4760 Goer Drive, Suite G North Charleston, SC 29406 843-633-1900 Specialization: Party and event rental supplies and services; tents, tables, chairs, furniture; private and corporate parties and events www.eventworksrentals.com

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EventHaus 2220 Old School Drive Hanahan, SC 29410 843-793-3945 Specialization: Event rentals www.eventhausrentals.com Fox Audio Visual P.O. Box 61168 Charleston, SC 29418 843-608-9473 Specialization: Full-service supplier of video, audio, lighting, projection and technical support for corporate events, weddings, meetings, concerts and banquets; live on-site video web streaming and corporate video production www.FoxAudioVisual.com The French Eclectic 4244 Scott St., Unit F North Charleston, SC 29405 843-996-6117 Specialization: Vintage and specialty event rentals for weddings, private parties and corporate events www.thefrencheclectic.com Gathering Events 747 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-723-3387 Specialization: Floral design, event planning, consulting, coordination, lighting and furniture rentals www.gatheringevents.com Get’em Twisted Photo Booths 1200 Coopers Ridge Blvd., Apt. 104 North Charleston, SC 29456 843-642-4362 Specialization: Photo booth services www.getemtwisted.com Hughes Rental Center Inc. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-7368 Specialization: Tents, tables, chairs, china, glassware, wedding accessories, booths, conventions, staging,risers, linens, props, themes, party-CAD event design, outdoor amusement, portable air conditioning, delivery www.hughesrental.com Little White Box Photo Booth 1488 Milldam Pass Johns Island, SC 29455 304-841-4370 Specialization: A 1974 Volkswagen photo bus and Shasta-style camper with a photo booth inside; custom photo strips, custom backdrop, props www.lilwhitebox.com

Lowcountry Creole Culinaire LLC Catering & Events 309 Jamestown dr Charleston, SC 29406 843-425-9965 Specialization: Mobile food service, catering for events and corporate, food service contract www.lowcountrycreoleculinaire.com Lowcountry Music Service LLC 451 Maple Oak Lane Charleson, SC 29414 843-297-8160 Specialization: Live entertainment booking agency specializing in bands, soloists, DJs and performers for weddings, corporate events, lounges and private events www.lowcountrymusicservice.com Nature’s Calling Inc. P.O. Box 30039 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-529-1399 Specialization: Portable restrooms, trash bins and specialty trailers www.naturescallinginc.com OK Florist & Gifts Inc. 131 W. Luke Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-3681 Specialization: Fruit and gourmet baskets, balloon bouquets www.okfloristevents.com On Purpose Adventures LLC 915 Folly Road, Suite 90 Charleston, SC 29412 843-580-3757 Specialization: Corporate team building, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, birthday parties; bubble soccer www.onpurposeadventures.com Ooh! Events 2532 Spruill Ave. Charleston, SC 29405 843-881-7576 Specialization: Daily floral deliveries, wedding florals, bridal bouquets, ceremony pieces, boutonnieres www.oohevents.com Party Plan-It 847 Houston Northcutt Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-388-9236 Specialization: Party supplies and balloons www.partyplanitsc.com

PDA – Production Design Associates 2799 Three Lakes Road North Charleston, SC 29418 843-554-3466 Specialization: Full-service production company specializing in event lighting and design, audio, projection and special effects; clients include Boeing, Volvo, Mercedes and Charleston Wine + Food Festival www.pdastage.com Post No Bills 1314 Rutledge Ave. Charleston, SC 29412 803-924-1363 Specialization: Creative agency; entertainment marketing, merchandising and promotional products www.postnobills.com Sandlapper Water Tours P.O. Box 21540 Charleston, SC 29413 843-849-8687 Specialization: Charter boat, water tours www.sandlappertours.com Simply Elegent Event Rentals 214 Old Trolley Road Summerville, SC 29485 843-821-1035 Specialization: Tables, chairs, linens, china, tents, arches, backdrops, etc. www.simplyelegantrental.com Snyder Event Rentals 3875 Meeting St. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-766-3366 Specialization: Tents, tables, chairs, china, glassware, wedding accessories, booths, conventions, staging, risers, linens, props, themes, casino equipment www.snyderevents.com SpiritLine Cruises & Events 360 Concord St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-2628 Specialization: Operates four vessels in Charleston Harbor providing venues for all types of events www.spiritlinecruises.com Stage Presence Event Rentals 1750 Signal Point Road, Suite 9B Charleston, SC 29412 843-906-5666 Specialization: Event lighting, audio, production, entertainment and event rentals www.stagepresencellc.com

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Florists Belva’s Flower Shop 1409 B. Stuart Engals Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-9576 Specialization: Weddings, funerals, traditional and modern customdesigned arrangements for all seasons www.belvasflowershop.com Branch Design Studio 1090 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-847-7996 Specialization: Custom flowers, wedding and event florals, rentals and design www.branchdesignstudio.com CC Bloom LLC 956 Cottingham Drive Charleston, SC 29464 843-607-2161 Specialization: Custom florals www.ccbloomflorals.com Charleston Florist Inc. 709 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 843-577-5691 Specialization: Everyday bouquets, events and weddings www.charlestonflorist.com

Coastal Creations 162 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401 973-876-5502 Specialization: Weddings and events www.coastalcreations.org Country & Lace Florist 610 Schooner Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-762-1118 Specialization: Weddings, receptions and events www.countryandlaceflorist.com Duvall Catering & Events 2816 Azalea Drive Charleston, SC 29405 843-763-9222 Specialization: Catering, bar, floral, decor www.duvallevents.com French Quarter Floral 839 Wellington Drive Charleston, SC 29412 843-779-0440 Specialization: Wedding and corporate event floral design www.frenchquarterfloral.com

Gathering Events 747 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-723-3387 Specialization: Floral design, event planning, consulting, coordination, lighting and furniture rentals www.gatheringevents.com Keepsakes Florist 2024 Wappoo Drive Charleston, SC 29412 843-766-7807 Specialization: Floral decor for events and all occasions www.keepsakesflorist.net

Palmetto Bloom 9433 U.S. Highway 78 Ladson, SC 29456 843-830-2944 Specialization: Wedding and special event florist palmettobloom.com Roadside Blooms 4610 Spruill Ave., Suite 102 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-225-7277 Specialization: Wedding, event florals and everyday; delivery www.roadsideblooms.com

OK Florist & Gifts Inc. 131 W. Luke Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-3681 Specialization: Fruit and gourmet baskets, balloon bouquets, floral www.okfloristevents.com

Tiger Lily Florist 1614 Camp Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-723-2808 Specialization: Full-service florist specializing in weddings, corporate events, hotel and restaurant designs www.tigerlilyflorist.com

Ooh! Events 2532 Spruill Ave. Charleston, SC 29405 843-881-7576 Specialization: Daily floral deliveries, wedding florals, bridal bouquets, ceremony pieces, boutonnieres www.oohevents.com

Justin Wham Weddings and Events 2004 Wappoo Drive Charleston, SC 29412 843-225-4540 Specialization: Floral, decor, day-of coordination, full planning, event design, sympathy design www.jwweddingsandevents.com

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Food Trucks Al’s Barkers Hot Dogs mrmgr5@yahoo.com Area 51 Foods 864-540-3940 www.area51foods.net area51foods@gmail.com Backdraft BBQ 843-647-5499 www.facebook.com/backdraftbbqsc Bigmeat Sandwiches & Meaty Treats 703-328-9038 www.facebook.com/ bigMEATsandwiches bigmeat.sansone@gmail.com BKeD 843-779-0191 www.eatbkedshop.com info@eatbkedshop.com Blackenese Soul Food Hibachi Truck 843-425-9965 www.blackenesehibachi.com blackenesehibachi@gmail.com Booze Pops 843-200-8422 www.boozepop.com boozepop@gmail.com Braised in the South 843-737-2174 www.braisedinthesouthfoodtruck.com contact@braisedinthesouthfoodtruck. com Brava Bowls www.bravabowls.org Brazilianuts 843-793-3586 www.brazilianuts.com/Food-Truck.html mffalangola@hotmail.com Brunch Holiday 843-323-2399 www.brunchholidayfoodtruck.com BrunchHoliday@gmail.com Carolina Creole 843-743-8075 Cast Iron Food Truck 843-697-2644 www.castiron-foodtruck.com CastIron.FoodTruck@gmail.com The Charleston Bird 843-990-8586

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Charleston Caribbean Creole Food Truck 843-425-9965 www.charlestoncaribbeancreole.com lowcountrycaribbeancreole@gmail. com Charleston Festival Foods (Chopped-n-Topped) 843-991-0705 www.charlestonfestivalfoods.com c.harbit900@comcast.net ChuckTown Deli 843-697-7749

Happy Thai Food Truck 843-760-1619 www.facebook.com/Happythaitruck ava_raley@yahoo.com The Holy City Cupcakes 843-695-7213 www.theholycitycupcakes.com/foodtruck.html orders@theholycitycupcakes.com Holy Rolly Charleston www.holyrollycharleston.com info@holyrollycharleston.com

Ciaburri’s www.facebook.com/eatciaburris gatheratcongress@outlook.com

The Ice Cream Team 843-906-0776 www.theicecreamteam.com info@theicecreamteam.com

Coastal Crust 843-654-9606 www.coastalcrust.com info@coastalcrust.com

The Immortal Lobster 843-633-1088 www.theimmortallobster.com info@theimmortallobster.com

Cooking Carolina Pit Bar-B-Que 843-297-5690 www.cookingcarolina.com BBQ@CookingCarolina.com

Jonny Poppers Burger Buggy 843-712-9966 www.jonnypoppers.com jonnypoppersfoodtruck@gmail.com

Damiano’s Wood Fired Pizza 843-310-1901 www.facebook.com/ Damianoswoodfiredpizza damianoswoodfiredpizza@gmail.com

Just Eat This!

843-868-1367 www.justeatthis.com chefchriscaz@gmail.com

Dashi 843-284-6804 www.dashichs.com dashichs@gmail.com Dave ‘N’ Dubs 319-329-6898 www.facebook.com/DaveNDubs davendubs@gmail.com First Name Basis www.firstnamebasisco.com firstnamebasisco@gmail.com Flight 770-401-6093 www.facebook.com/flightfoodtruck flightchs@gmail.com Geechee Boy Food Service 843-343-7273 geecheeboyfoodservice@outlook.com The Golden Pineapple 843-619-0416 www.facebook.com/ thegoldenpineapplesc thegoldenpineapplesc@gmail.com Greekin’ Out 843-996-0543 www.greekinoutsc.com

King of Pops 843-996-4480 www.kingofpops.com catering@kingofpops.com Kona Ice 843-647-6477 www.kona-ice.com/local-site/konaice-of-charleston/ charleston@kona-ice.com Kool Breeze Italian Ice 843-303-8179 www.facebook.com/ KoolBreezeItalianice Krystyna’s Authentic Polish Food 843-751-9526 www.krystynaspolishfood.com krystynaspolishfood@gmail.com Life Raft Treats 843-695-9806 www.liferafttreats.com info@liferafttreats.com Lola’s Lumpia Food Truck 843-437-9885 www.facebook.com/ LolasLumpiaFoodTruck lolaslumpiachs@gmail.com

Lowcountry Creole Culinaire LLC Catering and Events 843-576-9847 www.lowcountrycreoleculinaire.com catering@lowcountrycreoleculinaire. com Mac Daddy Food Truck 843-884-1177 www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com/ mac-daddy-food-truck info@cravekitchenandcocktails.com Madrigal’s Tacos & Latin Cuisine 843-609-0077 www.madrigalstacos.com madrigalstacos@yahoo.com Miracle’s Tasty Express 786-999-3947 www.facebook.com/ miraclestastyexpress miraclestastyexpress2014@gmail.com Miss Katie’s Sweets 843-405-8511 www.misskatiessweets.com misskatiessweets@gmail.com MOMO Gastrotruck 843-998-3080 gastrotruck.momocharleston.com justin@momocharleston.com Oh So Gelato 843-847-8158 www.ohsogelato.com phil@ohsogelato.com Page’s Okra Grill Food Truck 843-881-3333 www.pagesokragrill.com adam@pagesokragrill.com Pep Rolls 843-345-3721 peprolls@yahoo.com The Pita Stroller 843-718-8858 www.facebook.com/thepitastroller pitastroller@gmail.com Platia Food Truck 843-822-7443 www.platiagreekfood.com platiafoodtruck@gmail.com Pure Fluff Co. 843-817-9031 www.purefluffco.com info@purefluffco.com Rebel Taqueria Food Truck 843-619-0104 www.rebeltaqueria.com/food-truck. html taco@rebeltaqueria.com

Lists & Directory Rolled Quesadillas 843-263-4228 www.rolledquesadillas.com rolledquesadillas@gmail.com

Towin’ the Dough 843-640-3236 www.facebook.com/towinthedough1 towinthedough@gmail.com

Root Note Food 706-270-2607 www.rootnotechs.com rootnotefood1@gmail.com

Vic & Vito’s Pizza Napoletana 843-507-5090 www.vicvitopizza.com Vic@vicvitopizza.com

Roti Rolls 843-735-9664 www.eatrotirolls.com eatrotirolls@gmail.com

Wally Gyros 843-926-1811 www.wallygyro.com wally55gyros@gmail.com

Sabor CubaRican Cuisine 843-303-6417 www.facebook.com/ SaborCubaRicanCuisine cubaricancuisine@gmail.com

Wich Cream 843-513-7071 www.wichcream.com

Samira’s Gyros and More 843-810-6444 samirabh8@gmail.com Scoops – Wheely Good Ice Cream 407-353-9193 www.wheelygoodicecream.com hello@wheelygoodicecream.com Scram 843-633-2829 www.scramchs.com Semilla 843-718-3175 www.semillachs.com catering@semillachs.com Slab & Sundry www.facebook.com/slabandsundry Smokin’ Gringo’s BBQ 843-499-1606 www.smokingringosbbq.com chucktown.smokingringos@gmail.com Socu 843-754-4909 www.facebook.com/socutruck wratcliff@gmail.com Squeals On Wheels 843-696-6297 www.facebook.com/ SquealsOnWheelsCharleston Street Bird, Westside Food Truck 843-718-3175 Sweet Lulu’s Bakery, Cocktail Caravan & Pedal Pub 843-792-7377 www.sweetlulusbakery.com www.sweetluluscocktailcaravan.com Tamashii Food Truck 949-226-9515 www.themisfitchef.com

Wings N Things 843-475-8649

Mobile Restrooms Nature’s Calling Inc. 4152 Azalea Drive North Charleston, SC 29405 843-529-1399 Specialization: Portable restrooms, trash bins and specialty trailers www.naturescallinginc.com Waste Services LLC 2014 Jacksonville Road North Charleston, SC 29415 843-277-2800 Specialization: Trash bins, portable toilets, storage unit or front-end container trash collection services www.wasteservicesllc.com

Party Supply Sales 42 Pressed 6617 Maybank Highway Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 Specialization: Letterpress and creative studio www.42pressed.com Carolina Promotions 2470 Mall Drive, Suite G Charleston, SC 29406 843-744-8787 Specialization: Screen printing, embroidery, offset printing, pad printing and engraving, decals, labels, calendars, corporate apparel, t-shirts, awards, event displays, business gifts and promotional products. www.halo.com/linda-carrow

The Charleston Cotton Exchange 1758 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-0740 Specialization: Product-based marketing, specializing in screen printing, embroidery and promotional products; in-house graphic artists to provide logo design www.charlestoncottonexchange.com

Post No Bills 831 Folly Road, Building B Charleston, SC 29412 803-924-1363 Specialization: Creative agency; entertainment marketing, merchandising and promotional products www.postnobills.com

Cigar Row Events 1527 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 210 Charleston, SC 29407 843-607-4423 Specialization: Cigar rollings and cigar tastings for special events and customized cigar gift packs for corporate or social groups www.cigarrowevents.com

Photography/Videography

Grand Ideas Inc. 14 Lord Ashley Drive Charleston, SC 29407 843-852-5264 Specialization: Customized promotional products, business gifts www.grandideas.net Lowcountry Party Favors Charleston, SC 29401 843-860-1944 Specialization: After-event snack truck supplies; choice of candy and chips, hot cuisine and more OK Florist & Gifts Inc. 131 W. Luke Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-3681 Specialization: Fruit and gourmet baskets, balloon bouquets www.okfloristevents.com Paper Party and More 1076 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-971-9911 Specialization: Party supplies, invitation supplies, catering supplies and more www.paperpartyandmore.com Party City 5900 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29406 843-797-3106 Specialization: Party supplies, birthday party supplies, holidays, themes, occasions www.partycity.com Party Plan-It 847 Houston Northcutt Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-388-9236 Specialization: Party supplies and balloons www.partyplanitsc.com

AccuPhotoLab & Studio 1757 Savannah Highway, Unit A Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-4817 Specialization: Full-service photolab and studio www.accuphotolab.com All American Awards 1039-F Anna Knapp Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-7808 Specialization: Corporate awards, plaques, trophies, engraving, banners, signs, name badges, rubber stamps, bronze castings, sculptures, crystal awards, corporate awards, promotional products, embroidery and nametags www.awardsguy.com Amaris Photo 1630 Meeting St., Building 2 Charleston, SC 29403 919-830-0174 Specialization: Wedding and portrait photographer partnering with clients for events, family and commercial work www.amarisphoto.com Artistic Eye Productions LLC 178 Thames Ave. Summerville, SC 29485 843-214-5968 Specialization: Video recording and editing for live events, weddings, conferences, corporate and marketing videos www.artisticeyeproductions.com Bell Digital Media 99 Fishburne St., Unit A Charleston, SC 29403 843-367-5727 Specialization: Full-service, professional video production www.belldigitalmedia.com Chelsea Paige Photography 1488 Milldam Pass Johns Island, SC 29455 304-841-4370 Specialization: Weddings, families, newborns, engagements, bridals and pets www.chelseapaigephoto.com

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Lists & Directory Chris and Cami Photography LLC 200 Sugar Magnolia Way Charleston, SC 29414 843-324-8900 Specialization: Corporate events, weddings, business photos, annual reports, head-shots, awards ceremonies, company meetings, banquets, galas, executive portraits, aerial drone photography and professional sports www.chrisandcami.com Complete Weddings & Events 1376 Downsberry Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-856-7177 Specialization: Weddings and special events services: reception and ceremony DJs, ceremonies, officiants, photography, videography, photo booth, lighting, week-of coordination www.completeweddingcharleston.com Darby Events Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-779-6224 Specialization: Event production, event entertainment, lighting, photo booths rentals and audiovisual rentals http://darbyevents.com E2 Exhibits Inc. 1925 High Meadow St. Johns Island, SC 29455 843-556-2116 Specialization: Trade show displays, graphics and graphic design; specialty apparel and promotional items; corporate videos www.e2exhibits.com Fox Audio Visual 3005 W. Montague Ave., Suite 120 Charleston, SC 29418 843-608-9473 Specialization: Full-service supplier of video, audio, lighting, projection and technical support for corporate events, weddings, meetings, concerts and banquets; live on-site video web streaming and corporate video production www.FoxAudioVisual.com King Street Photo Weddings 1225 Blakeway St., Suite 1303 Charleston, SC 29492 843-810-6698 Specialization: Wedding album designers, couples and engagements, bridal portraits, weddings, family and lifestyle, corporate photography www.kingstreetphotoweddings.com

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Robbin Knight Photography LLC 1856 Belgrade Ave. Charleston, SC 29407 843-364-5773 Specialization: Corporate events and corporate head shots, wedding photography, family portraits www.rkdp.com Little White Box Photo Booth 1488 Milldam Pass Johns Island, SC 29455 304-841-4370 Specialization: A 1974 Volkswagen photo bus and Shasta-style camper with a photo booth inside; custom photo strips, custom backdrop, props www.lilwhitebox.com mellBella Photography 672 Marina Drive, Suite 102 Charleston, SC 29492 843-767-6888 Specialization: Boudoir, pinup and feminine photography www.mellbella.com Post No Bills 831 Folly Road, Building B Charleston, SC 29412 803-924-1363 Specialization: Creative agency; entertainment marketing, merchandising, promotional products www.postnobills.com

Production/Staging/Trade Show Display Vendors A + E Digital Printing 517 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-853-5066 Specialization: Full-service graphic design department; services include menu designs, printing, trade show displays, signs, display walls, retractable banners, wall/window/floor graphics, custom marketing material, wedding invitations, programs, escort cards www.anedigital.com Ascend Entertainment 1111 Bowman Road, Suite E Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-991-8000 Specialization: DJ entertainment; wedding, bar mitzvah, corporate www.ascenddj.com AV Connections 1012 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1174 Specialization: Professional audio, video, lighting rental and production services www.avconnectionssc.com

Bernstein Lash Marketing 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 4 Charleston, SC 29407 843-747-7767 Specialization: Graphic design, branding specialist, promotional products distributor, print and sign broker, web design, social media optimization www.bernsteinlash.com The Charleston Cotton Exchange 1758 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-0740 Specialization: Product-based marketing, specializing in screen printing, embroidery and promotional products; in-house graphic artists to provide logo design www.charlestoncottonexchange.com Darby Events Coleman Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-779-6224 Specialization: Event production, event entertainment, lighting, photo booths rentals and audiovisual rentals http://darbyevents.com Data Imaging Inc. – Print & Promotions 3 Gamecock Ave., Suite 310 Charleston, SC 29407 843-300-0091 Specialization: Full-service branding and marketing; logo with trade show booths and giveaways, employee incentives, uniforms, safety programs and client gifts; promotional products and apparel; ASI and PPAI qualified www.dataipromo.com Duncan-Parnell 3150 W. Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29418 844-753-8326 Specialization: Signs, banners, other printing services www.duncan-parnell.com E2 Exhibits Inc. 1925 High Meadow St. Johns Island, SC 29455 843-556-2116 Specialization: Trade show displays, graphics and graphic design; specialty apparel and promotional items; corporate videos www.e2exhibits.com

Event Works Rentals 4760 Goer Drive, Suite G North Charleston, SC 29406 843-633-1900 Specialization: Party and event rental supplies and services; tents, tables, chairs, furniture; private and corporate parties and events www.eventworksrentals.com Fox Audio Visual 3005 W. Montague Ave., Suite 120 Charleston, SC 29418 843-608-9473 Specialization: Full-service supplier of video, audio, lighting, projection and technical support for corporate events, weddings, meetings, concerts and banquets; live on-site video web streaming and corporate video production www.FoxAudioVisual.com Grand Ideas Inc. 14 Lord Ashley Drive Charleston, SC 29407 843-852-5264 Specialization: Customized promotional products and business gifts www.grandideas.net Halo Branded Solutions 170 N. Shelmore Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 770-853-1590 Specialization: Promotional products, branded apparel, trade show display and accessories, corporate gifts and awards, employee recognition logo, work wear logo, golf products www.halo.com Hughes Rental Center Inc. 1345 Bowman Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-7368 Specialization: Tents, tables, chairs, china, glassware, wedding accessories, booths, conventions, staging,risers, linens, props, themes, party-CAD event design, outdoor amusement, portable air conditioning, delivery www.hughesrental.com Innovative Event Services 4238 Scott St. Charleston, SC 29405 843-410-9888 Specialization: Lighting design and audiovisual installations; weddings, corporate Christmas parties, etc. www.iesproductions.com

Lists & Directory Karst 3436 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-884-4280 Specialization: Branded merchandise, promotional products, online stores, decorated and custom apparel, graphic design, logo design www.karstpromo.com Lowcountry Music Service LLC 451 Maple Oak Lane Charleson, SC 29414 843-297-8160 Specialization: Live entertainment booking agency specializing in bands, soloists, DJs and performers for weddings, corporate events, lounges and private events www.lowcountrymusicservice.com Ooh! Events 2532 Spruill Ave. Charleston, SC 29405 843-881-7576 Specialization: Daily floral deliveries, wedding florals, bridal bouquets, ceremony pieces, boutonnieres www.oohevents.com PDA – Production Design Associates 2799 Three Lakes Road North Charleston, SC 29418 843-554-3466 Specialization: Full-service production company specializing in event lighting and design, audio, projection and special effects; clients include Boeing, Volvo, Mercedes and Charleston Wine + Food Festival www.pdastage.com Post No Bills 831 Folly Road, Building B Charleston, SC 29412 803-924-1363 Specialization: Creative agency; entertainment marketing, merchandising and promotional products www.postnobills.com Skyline Exhibits & Design 1043 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 843-606-2152 Specialization: Modular trade show exhibits, trade show rentals, exhibit design, graphic design, exhibit management, show service and logistics coordination, worldwide installation and dismantle services, booth staff training, ROI and measurement www.skylineXD.com

Stage Front Presentation Systems 2060 Northbrook Drive North Charleston, SC 29406 800-736-9242 Specialization: Audiovisual technology, installation and support www.sfps.net Stage Presence Event Rentals 1750 Signal Point Road, Suite 9B Charleston, SC 29412 843-906-5666 Specialization: Event lighting, audio, production, entertainment and event rentals www.stagepresencellc.com Tiger Lily Florist 1614 Camp Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-723-2808 Specialization: Full-service florist specializing in weddings, corporate events, hotel and restaurant designs www.tigerlilyflorist.com

Tour Companies – Bus Adventure Sightseeing 11 Isabella St., Unit B Charleston, SC 29403 843-762-0088 Specialization: Fleet of vans and buses; narrated city tours, with transportation to and from hotels www.adventuresightseeing.com Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. 1 Carriage Lane, Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-5882 Specialization: Full-service destination management and receptive tour operator www.destinationcharlestonsc.com Charleston Pirate Tours 79 Cumberland St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-442-7299 Specialization: Pirate, ghost, children’s tours; event entertainment and speaking programs with authentically costumed guides; private, customized tours available www.charlestonpiratetour.com Crafted Travel Tours 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2A Charleston, SC 29407 843-804-9933 Specialization: Brewery tours, winery tours, historic walking pub tours, historic driving tours, plantation tours, distillery tours www.craftedcharlestontours.com

Gray Line of Charleston 375 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-4444 Specialization: 90-minute guided tour of historic Charleston; transportation services in the greater Charleston area for special events, weddings, corporate meetings and more; eight 20- to 25-passenger mini buses available www.graylineofcharleston.com Pineapple Tour Group 1049 Morrison Drive, Suite 202 Charleston, SC 29403 Specialization: Walking tours, customizable private and group tours, Middleton Place tour, bus tour www.pineappletourgroup.com

Tour Companies – Carriage Charleston Carriage Works 20 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-779-1279 Specialization: Horse-drawn carriage tours of Charleston’s residential historic district www.mycharlestoncarriage.com Old South Carriage Co. 14 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-9712 Specialization: One-hour narrated historic Charleston carriage tour, 40-minute twilight haunted carriage tour www.oldsouthcarriage.com Palmetto Carriage Works Ltd. 8 Guignard St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-8145 Specialization: One-hour historic residential carriage tours www.palmettocarriage.com

Tour Companies – Other Adventure Sightseeing 11 Isabella St., Unit B Charleston, SC 29403 843-762-0088 Specialization: Fleet of vans and buses; narrated city tours and transportation to and from hotels www.adventuresightseeing.com Barrier Island Eco-Tours 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29421 843-886-5000 Specialization: Naturalist-guided eco tours and fishing charters www.nature-tours.com

Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. 1 Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-5882 Specialization: Full-service destination management and receptive tour operator www.destinationcharlestonsc.com Charleston Outdoor Adventures 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-0330 Specialization: Eco tours, nature tours, outdoor adventure, rental services, equipment rentals www.charlestonoutdooradventures. com Charleston Pirate Tours 79 Cumberland St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-442-7299 Specialization: Pirate, ghost, children’s tours, event entertainment and speaking programs with authentically costumed guides; private, customized tours available www.charlestonpiratetour.com Coastal Expeditions 514 Mill St., Suite B Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-7684 Specialization: Kayak, stand-up paddleboard and boat charters www.coastalexpeditions.com Crafted Travel Tours 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2A Charleston, SC 29407 843-804-9933 Specialization: Brewery tours, winery tours, historic walking pub tours, historic driving tours, plantation tours, distillery tours www.craftedcharlestontours.com Frankly Charleston Tours 375 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-860-7451 Specialization: A look beneath the veneer in the establishing of the colony of Charles Towne; re-create the atmosphere of the 17th- and 18thcentury South, through the exploration of the African American experience www.franklycharleston.com On Purpose Adventures LLC 915 Folly Road, Suite 90 Charleston, SC 29412 843-580-3757 Specialization: Corporate team building, bachelor/bachelorette, birthday parties, bubble soccer www.onpurposeadventures.com Event Planning Guide 2019

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Lists & Directory Pineapple Tour Group 1049 Morrison Drive, Suite 202 Charleston, SC 29403 Specialization: Walking tours, customizable private and group tours, Middleton Place tour, bus tour www.pineappletourgroup.com Sandlapper Water Tours 10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29413 843-849-8687 Specialization: Charter boat, water tours www.sandlappertours.com SpiritLine Cruises & Events 360 Concord St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-2628 Specialization: Operates four vessels in Charleston Harbor; these vessels provide venues for all types of events www.spiritlinecruises.com Tour Charleston LLC 160 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-1670 Specialization: Walking tours, convention and group services, The Ghosts of Charleston Tour, The Ghosts of Charleston Book, The Story of Charleston History Book, book events, pre-launch book parties, author signings, book seller www.tourcharleston.com

Tour Companies – Walking Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. 1 Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-5882 Specialization: Full-service destination management and receptive tour operator www.destinationcharlestonsc.com Charleston Pirate Tours 79 Cumberland St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-442-7299 Specialization: Pirate, ghost, children’s tours, event entertainment and speaking programs with authentically costumed guides; private, customized tours available www.charlestonpiratetour.com Charleston Walking Tours with Steve 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-364-4134 Specialization: Two-hour walking tour with a native Charlestonian charlestonwalkingtourswithsteve.com

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Crafted Travel Tours 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2A Charleston, SC 29407 843-804-9933 Specialization: Brewery tours, winery tours, historic walking pub tours, historic driving tours, plantation tours, distillery tours www.craftedcharlestontours.com

Charleston Outdoor Adventures 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-0330 Specialization: Eco tours, nature tours, outdoor adventure, rental services, equipment rentals www.charlestonoutdooradventures. com

Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. 1 Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-5882 Specialization: Full-service destination management and receptive tour operator www.destinationcharlestonsc.com

Frankly Charleston Tours 375 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-860-7451 Specialization: A look beneath the veneer in the establishing of the colony of Charles Towne; re-create the atmosphere of the 17th- and 18thcentury South through the exploration of the African American experience www.franklycharleston.com

Coastal Expeditions 514 Mill St., Suite B Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-7684 Specialization: Kayak, stand-up paddleboard and boat charters www.coastalexpeditions.com

GCT – Going Coastal Transportation 5900 Rivers Ave., Suite Y North Charleston, SC 29406 843-216-8483 Specialization: Chauffeured services, sedan, SUV, executive van, mini and motor coach, special events, corporate travel, sports teams www.ridegct.com

Pineapple Tour Group 1049 Morrison Drive, Suite 202 Charleston, SC 29403 Specialization: Walking tours, customizable private and group tours, Middleton Place tour, bus tour www.pineappletourgroup.com Tour Charleston LLC 160 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-1670 Specialization: Walking tours, convention and group services, The Ghosts of Charleston Tour, The Ghosts of Charleston Book, The Story of Charleston History Book, book events, pre-launch book parties, author signings, book seller www.tourcharleston.com

Tour Companies – Water AquaSafaris Inc. 24 Patriots Point Road, A Dock Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-886-8133 Specialization: Sail, fishing and motor vessels for up to 100 guests in Charleston and the Lowcountry; private groups, wedding activities, corporate outings and team building; team charters in the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Greece and the Mediterranean www.aqua-safaris.com Barrier Island Eco-Tours 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29421 843-886-5000 Specialization: Naturalist-guided eco tours and fishing charters www.nature-tours.com

Sandlapper Water Tours 10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29413 843-849-8687 Specialization: Charter boat, water tours www.sandlappertours.com SpiritLine Cruises & Events 360 Concord St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-2628 Specialization: Operates four vessels in Charleston Harbor that provide venues for all types of events www.spiritlinecruises.com

Transportation Adventure Sightseeing 11 Isabella St., Unit B Charleston, SC 29403 843-762-0088 Specialization: Fleet of vans and buses; narrated city tours and transportation to and from hotels www.adventuresightseeing.com AquaSafaris Inc. 24 Patriots Point Road, A Dock Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-886-8133 Specialization: Sail, fishing and motor vessels for up to 100 guests in Charleston and the Lowcountry accommodating private groups, wedding activities, corporate outings and team building; team charters in the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Greece and the Mediterranean www.aqua-safaris.com Carolina’s Executive Limo Line 164 Market St., Suite D172 Charleston, SC 29401 843-564-3456 Specialization: Luxury car and limousine service; airport service, wedding transportation, corporate event shuttles and more www.celimoline.com

Gray Line of Charleston 375 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-4444 Specialization: 90-minute guided tour of historic Charleston; transportation services in the greater Charleston area for special events, weddings, corporate meetings and more; eight 20-25 passenger minibuses available www.graylineofcharleston.com Lowcountry Trolley 1514 Mathis Ferry Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-300-7618 Specialization: Trolley service for private and corporate outings plus weddings www.lowcountrytrolley.com Private & Personal Transportation 944 College Park Road Summerville, SC 29486 843-706-1655 Specialization: Black car services for executives, luxury resorts and hotels, select weddings and events www.privateandpersonaltransportation .com

Lists & Directory

Golf Courses

Ranked by USGA Slope Rating* from Back/Pro Tees Phone / Website / Email

Slope Rating* / Course Rating** / Head Pro

Holes / Par / Yardage

Type of Course / Green Fees

Landscape Architect / Superintendent / Year Opened

843-768-2121 www.kiawahresort.com/golf/the-oceancourse bryan_hunter@kiawahresort.com

153 76.8 Stephen Youngner

18 72 7,356

Public, resort, with event facilities $300

Pete Dye Jeff Stone 1991

843-971-3555 www.danielislandclub.com -

147 76.9 Chris Edwards

18 72 7,446

Private, with event facilities $95

Rees Jones Chris Edwards, Joey Franco 2006

843-884-4653 www.charlestonnationalgolf.com frontdesk@charlestonnationalgolf.com

146 75.1 Chase Wells

18 72 7,064

Semiprivate $60-$95

Rees Jones Timothy P. Kane II, Wayne Sellers 1989

Beresford Creek Course at Daniel Island Club 600 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492

843-971-3555 www.danielislandclub.com diinfo@danielislandclub.com

144 74.7 Chris Edwards

18 72 7,195

Private, with event facilities $95

Tom Fazio Chris Edwards, Joey Franco 1999

Ocean Winds Golf Course 3772 Seabrook Island Road Seabrook Island, SC 29455

843-768-2500 www.discoverseabrook.com golf@discoverseabrook.com

144 73.1 Brian Thelan

18 72 6,765

Private, with event facilities $125-$180

Willard Byrd Sean Hardwick 1973

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

843-768-2500 www.discoverseabrook.com golf@discoverseabrook.com

141 72.7 Brian Thelan

18 72 6,754

Private, with event facilities $125-$180

Robert Trent Jones Sean Hardwick 1981

843-849-2412 www.rivertownecountryclub.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com

141 74.8 Pete Dunham

18 72 7,188

Semiprivate, with event facilities Seasonal

Arnold Palmer Lacy L. Davidson, Rob Daniels 2001

Turtle Point 1 Turtle Point Lane Kiawah Island, SC 29455

800-576-1570 www.kiawahresort.com/golf/turtle-point-golfcourse -

141 74.2 Mark Schaffer

18 72 6,911

Public, resort, with event facilities $244

Jack Nicklaus Lance Stone 1981

Cougar Point 12 Kiawah Beach Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

800-576-1570 www.kiawahresort.com/golf/cougar-pointgolf-course bryan_hunter@kiawahresort.com

138 74.0 Josh Wagaman

18 72 6,814

Public, resort, with event facilities $244

Gary Player Brad French 1976

Oak Point 4394 Hope Plantation Drive Johns Island, SC 29455

843-266-4100 www.kiawahresort.com/golf/oak-point-golfcourse bryan_hunter@kiawahresort.com

137 72.4 Dereon Lee

18 72 6,701

Public, resort $244

Clyde Johnston Lee Painter 1989

Osprey Point 700 Governors Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-466-4640 www.kiawahresort.com/golf/osprey-pointgolf-course bryan_hunter@kiawahresort.com

135 73.3 Ric Ferguson

18 72 6,902

Public, resort, with event facilities $244

Tom Fazio Steve Miller 1988

Snee Farm Country Club 1200 Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-2412 www.sneefarmcc.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com

135 72.9 Pete Dunham

18 72 6,808

Private, with event facilities $100

George W. Cobb Michael Ashton 1970

843-871-2135 www.wescottgolf.com jhignutt@wescottgolfclub.com

133 73.9 Bo Turocy

27 72 7,210

Public, with event facilities $30- $56

Michael Hurdzan Jason Narwold, Jessica Hignutt 2000

Wild Dunes Resort Harbor Course 5881 Palm Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

855-998-5351 www.destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes/golf wilddunesreservations@destinationhotels.com

131 71.4 Jeff Minton

18 70 6,359

Wild Dunes Resort Links Course 1 Sundial Circle Isle of Palms, SC 29451

855-998-5351 www.destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes/golf wilddunesreservations@destinationhotels.com

127 73.1 Jeff Minton

18 72 6,722

843-873-2210 www.summervillecountryclub.com sblanton@knology.net

125 69.0 Bray Blanton III

18 71 6,037

Course The Ocean Course 1000 Ocean Course Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455 Ralston Creek Course at Daniel Island Club 600 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492 Charleston National Golf Club 1360 National Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

RiverTowne Country Club 1700 RiverTowne Country Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation 5000 Wescott Club Drive Summerville, SC 29485

Summerville Country Club 400 Country Club Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483

*Slope rating is a ratio ranging from 55 to 155 that represents the difficulty of a course for bogey golfers relative to the course rating. The higher the slope, the more difficult the course plays for bogey golfers. A slope rating of 113 is considered average. **Course rating is the approximate number of strokes it should take scratch golfers to complete a course.

USGA=U.S. Golf Association.

Because of space constraints, sometimes only the top-ranked companies are published in the print edition. View the full list online at www.scbiznews.com/buy-business-lists. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additions or corrections to lists@scbiznews.com.

Semiprivate, resort, with event facilities $80-$110 Seasonal Semiprivate, resort, with event facilities $135-$155 Seasonal Public, with event facilities $39.00

Tom Fazio Jeff Minton 1980 Tom Fazio Frank Fredericks 1980 Eddie Ricobonni Bo C. Blanton Jr., Bufort Blanton 2009

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Lists & Directory

Hotels with Meeting Facilities

Properties in the Charleston Area, Ranked by Total Square Footage of Event Space Event Capacity Company

Phone / Website / Email

General Manager / Year Founded

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

843-768-6000 www.kiawahresort.com reservations@kiawahresort.com

Roger Warren 2004

750

50,000

550

290

50,339 sq. ft.

15

Belmond Charleston Place 205 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-4900 www.belmond.com/charlestonplace info.cph@belmond.com

Paul Stracey 1986

1,700

1,120

1,450

860

40,000 sq. ft.

29

Charleston Marriott 170 Lockwood Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29403

843-723-3000 www.marriottcharleston.com mhrs.chsmc.sales@marriott.com

Patrick Rogers 2007

1,100

800

975

650

20,000 sq. ft.

13

Wild Dunes Resort 1 Sundial Circle Isle of Palms, SC 29451

843-886-6000 www.destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes CHSDH-Reservations@hyatt.com

1972

468

400

468

234

13,938 sq. ft.

18

North Charleston Marriott 4770 Goer Drive North Charleston, SC 29406

843-747-1900 www.marriott.com/chsmn -

Patrick Rogers 2016

700

450

650

360

12,000 sq. ft.

12

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

843-577-2400 www.millshouse.com info@millshouse.com

Michael Linder 1853

600

400

350

200

10,000 sq. ft.

10

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-6000 www.mountpleasantlyindigo.com cmlittle@northph.com

Shakir Hussain 2018

300

210

250

175

6,000 sq. ft.

6

Town & Country Inn and Suites 2008 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407

843-571-1000 www.thetownandcountryinn.com sales@thetownandcountryinn.com

Demetrius E. Palassis 1984

200

200

300

180

6,000 sq. ft.

6

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Hotels with Meeting Facilities

Properties in the Charleston Area, Ranked by Total Square Footage of Event Space Event Capacity Company

Phone / Website / Email

General Manager / Year Founded

The Dewberry Hotel 334 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-558-8000 www.thedewberrycharleston.com sales@dewberryhotels.com

Joseph Polito 2016

300

150

190

80

5,600 sq. ft.

3

Hyatt House Charleston - Historic District 560 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-207-2299 www.hyatthousecharlestonhistoricdistrict.com rachel.frost@hyatt.com

Pedro Perez 2015

500

285

400

180

5,480 sq. ft.

5

Hyatt Place Charleston - Historic 560 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-414-4900 www.hyattplacecharlestonhistoricdistrict.com -

Gary Levine 2015

500

250

400

180

5,480 sq. ft.

3

Tides Folly Beach 1 Center St. Folly Beach, SC 29439

843-588-6464 www.tidesfollybeach.com sales@tidesfollybeach.com

Pietro Giardini 1985

200

180

200

180

4,000 sq. ft.

5

Homewood Suites Charleston Historic District 415 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403

843-724-8800 www.tinyurl.com/HomewoodCHS chsms_ds@hilton.com

Brian Rafferty 2017

374

210

270

135

3,374 sq. ft.

4

Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview 301 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407

843-556-7100 www.holiday-inn.com/chs-riverview sales@hiriverview.com

Sean Archer 1971

150

100

50

25

3,270 sq. ft.

3

The Inn at Middleton Place 4290 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-556-0500 www.theinnatmiddletonplace.com reservations@theinnatmiddletonplace.com

Abigail Martin, Stephanie Bennett 1987

-

-

-

-

3,000 sq. ft.

2

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mount Pleasant 300 Wingo Way Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-606-4600 www.charlestonmtpleasant.hgi.com sarah.parrish@hilton.com

Ron Jaicks 2015

200

180

230

90

2,700 sq. ft.

4

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Hotels with Meeting Facilities

Properties in the Charleston Area, Ranked by Total Square Footage of Event Space Event Capacity Company

Phone / Website / Email

Wyndham Garden Charleston Mount Pleasant 843-352-5100 www.wyndhamgardenmtpleasant.com 1330 Stuart Engals Blvd. shabersham@wyncmtp.com Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

General Manager / Event Space / Year Founded Reception Banquet Theater Classroom Meeting Rooms Mike Glass 2014

120

80

140

80

2,500 sq. ft.

3

Cheryl M. Craven 2007

125

100

120

90

2,125 sq. ft.

5

Brian Rafferty 2013

160

130

160

100

2,100 sq. ft.

3

Tom Limehouse 2012

300

-

120

56

1,600 sq. ft.

3

Mark Thomas 1997

50

40

44

36

1,428 sq. ft.

2

2019

80

80

80

45

1,400 sq. ft.

3

Carlo Carroccia 2002

75

48

84

46

1,254 sq. ft.

2

Courtyard by Marriott Mount Pleasant 1251 Woodland Ave. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-284-0900 www.marriott.com/chscm juliana.shores@marriott.com

Holiday Inn Charleston Historic Downtown 425 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403

843-718-2327 www.ihg.com/holidayinn info@hihistoric.com

Woodlands Mansion 125 Parsons Road Summerville, SC 29483

843-875-2600 www.woodlandsmansion.com stay@woodlandsmansion.com

Courtyard Charleston Waterfront 35 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-7229 www.marriott.com/chscy ashley.a.sundstrom@marriott.com

Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Towne Centre 1600 Palmetto Grande Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-473-3105 www.hyattplacemountpleasanttownecentre.com jennifer.maxwell@hyatt.com

French Quarter Inn 166 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-1900 www.fqicharleston.com frontdesk@fqicharleston.com

Hotel Bella Grace 115 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-990-7501 hotelbellagrace.com guestcare@hotelbellagrace.com

Kelsey Stoffel 2018

-

-

-

-

1,200 sq. ft.

3

Holiday Inn Express & Suites CharlestonAshley Phosphate 7670 Northwoods Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406 Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center 3234 W. Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29418

843-553-1600 www.hiexpress.com/chastni-26 gm@hiexpressnorthwoods.com

Cheryl Clark 1999

60

50

65

60

1,140 sq. ft.

1

843-302-8600 www.charlestonairport.place.hyatt.com dos.northcharleston.convention@hyatt.com

Vicki Wilkins 2010

64

64

75

50

1,080 sq. ft.

2

Hyatt Place North Charleston 2455 Prospect Drive North Charleston, SC 29406

843-735-7100 www.northcharleston.place.hyatt.com angie.kolwyck@hyatt.com

Jeromi Quincy Mr. 2010

50

72

75

50

1,080 sq. ft.

2

Quality Inn & Suites at Patriots Point 196 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-856-8817 www.choicehotels.com qisales@hgmhotels.com

Stephen Haws 1999

50

40

50

20

900 sq. ft.

2

Wentworth Mansion 149 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-853-1886 www.wentworthmansion.com wm-concierge@charminginns.com

Nicole Turner 1998

50

40

40

20

900 sq. ft.

2

Fulton Lane Inn 202 King St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-720-2600 www.fultonlaneinn.com fli-concierge@charminginns.com

Tom Moorman 1994

40

40

50

35

713 sq. ft.

1

Kings Courtyard Inn 198 King St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-7000 www.kingscourtyardinn.com kci-concierge@charminginns.com

Tom Moorman 1980

40

40

50

30

713 sq. ft.

1

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mount Pleasant 843-375-2600 www.hiemountpleasant.com 350 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. mlytton@charlestownehotels.com Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Steve Lavelle 2009

35

35

50

27

700 sq. ft.

1

2016

44

44

44

42

650 sq. ft.

1

Mark Henry 1998

-

-

30

25

546 sq. ft.

1

James Gildea 2008

40

30

40

30

530 sq. ft.

1

SpringHill Suites Charleston / Mount Pleasant 245 Magrath Darby Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-284-5250 www.marriott.com/chsmt cheryl.driver@marriott.com

HarbourView Inn 2 Vendue Range Charleston, SC 29401

843-853-8439 www.harbourviewcharleston.com gm@harbourviewcharleston.com

Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center 843-566-7300 www.marriott.com/chsal 4875 Tanger Outlet Blvd. sales@aloftcharlestonairport.com North Charleston, SC 29418

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Hotels with Meeting Facilities

Properties in the Charleston Area, Ranked by Total Square Footage of Event Space Event Capacity Company

Phone / Website / Email

Holiday Inn Express North Charleston 2435 Elms Center Road North Charleston, SC 29406

843-569-3200 www.hiexpress.com/charleston-n cheryltobias@comcast.net

TownePlace Suites Airport/Convention Center 5001 Fashion Ave. North Charleston, SC 29418

General Manager / Event Space / Year Founded Reception Banquet Theater Classroom Meeting Rooms Allen Bandarovich 2007

40

40

40

40

520 sq. ft.

1

843-990-7777 www.marriott.com/chsto lisa.holley2@marriott.com

Ted Wackler 2017

-

-

-

-

500 sq. ft.

1

TownePlace Suites 805 Orleans Rd. Charleston, SC 29407

843-806-2020 www.marriott.com/chsts tpscharleston@gmail.com

Scott Berlin 2018

-

-

20

20

480 sq. ft.

1

Hampton Inn Charleston - Historic District 345 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-723-4000 www.charlestonhistoricdistrict.hamptoninn.com chshd_hampton@hilton.com

Jennifer Hill Attisano 1992

-

-

30

20

400 sq. ft.

1

Andrew Pinckney Inn 40 Pinckney St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-937-8800 www.andrewpinckneyinn.com bhutto@charlestownehotels.com

Barry Hutto 1995

-

-

-

-

- sq. ft.

-

Shem Creek Inn 1401 Shrimp Boat Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-881-1000 www.shemcreekinn.com mlytton@charlestownehotels.com

Chelsea Reich, Aaron Rowland 1986

-

-

-

-

- sq. ft.

-

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown / Riverview 98 Ripley Point Drive Charleston, SC 29407

843-571-1711 www.marriott.com/chssh ashley.a.sundstrom@marriott.com

Robert Heilman 1999

-

-

-

-

- sq. ft.

-

The Vendue 19 Vendue Range Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-7970 www.TheVendue.com info@thevendue.com

Steve Spear 2014

75

50

60

35

- sq. ft.

1

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Restaurants with Banquet Facilities Ranked by Maximum Capacity for a Seated Event

Private Avg. Cost Event Banquet (3-course Manager Capacity Rooms meal) Menu / Signature Dishes

Company

Phone / Website / Email

A&P Catering 17 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401

843-224-0529 www.varietystorerestaurant.com mclaltine@gmail.com

Richard P. Ritter

800

2

-

Kiawah Island Golf Resort 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-768-2749 www.kiawahresort.com bryan_hunter@kiawahresort.com

Roger Warren

502

17

$105

Crispy shrimp at Atlantic Room, awardwinning macaroni and cheese, slowcooked brisket at Cherrywood, roasted oysters, whole roasted pig at Mingo Point

Wild Dunes Resort 1 Sundial Circle Isle of Palms, SC 29451

843-886-6000 www.destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes CHSDH-Reservations@hyatt.com

-

400

20

$60

Inspired by the Lowcountry; large array of food and beverage items; culinary team led by CIA trained Executive Chef Robert Frederick

Edmund's Oast 1081 Morrison Drive Charleston, SC 29403

843-727-1145 www.edmundsoast.com edmundsoast@edmundsoast.com

Scott Shor

350

2

$45

Salt chicken, butter lamb, fresh local dishes

843-849-2412 Relish Distinctive Catering 1700 RiverTowne Country Club Drive www.relishdistinctivecatering.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Mike Ashton

300

3

$30

Custom food and bar with carving stations, including Lowcountry barbecue and boils, shrimp and grits

Snee Farm Country Club 1200 Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-2412 www.sneefarmcc.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com

Michael Ashton

180

3

$30

Shrimp and grits, Cajun butter sauce fried chicken and waffles, bacon maple syrup crab cakes, Cajun remloude

Upstairs at 39 Rue de Jean 39 John St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-725-5959 www.39ruedejean.com tristan@holycityhospitality.com

Tristan Whisenant

130

1

$40

Grilled pork chop, braised grouper and pecan-encrusted chicken breast

Magnolias Upper Level Gallery 185 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-7771 www.hmgicharleston.com www.hmgicharleston.com

Patricia Pettus

120

2

$52

Down south egg roll, parmesan crusted flounder, shellfish over grits, fried green tomatoes, warm cream cheese pecan brownie

Circa 1886 149 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-853-7828 www.circa1886.com circa1886@charminginns.com

Michael Dawson

76

2

$65

Southern dishes, featuring local and seasonal foods

Parcel 32 442 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-722-3474 parcel32.com gather@parcel32.com

Amber Cote

70

2

$50

Lowcountry coastal cuisine

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407

843-225-7427 www.hometeambbq.com info@hometeambbq.com

Jamie Perillo

45

2

$25

Award-winning barbecue, Lowcountry boils and oyster roasts

Poogan's Smokehouse 188 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-5665 www.pooganssmokehouse.com info@pooganssmokehouse.com

Brad Ball

40

1

$30

Classic southern menu with modern interpretations

Charleston Grill 224 King St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-577-4522 www.charlestongrill.com -

Margeaux GywnneVaughan

36

1

-

From business dinner to an elegant wedding rehearsal or a family reunion; fully tailored dining experience from special menus and wine pairings to unique requests

Blossom 171 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-722-9200 www.hmgicharleston.com ppettus@hmgicharleston.com

Patricia Pettus

22

1

$51

Pan roasted mahi mahi, buttermilk calamari, oven roasted salmon, red velvet bread pudding

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Event Planners

Ranked by No. of Event Planners in the Charleston Area Company

Phone / Website / Email

Person In Charge / Year Founded

Snyder Event Rentals 3875 Meeting St. North Charleston, SC 29405

843-766-3366 www.snyderevents.com jason@snyderevents.com

Greg Casciato, Connie Simmons, Adam Smith 1995

Reynolds Treasures 520 Folly Road, Suite P128 Charleston, SC 29412

843-460-3565 reynoldstreasures.com reynoldstreasures@gmail.com

Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc. 1 Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407

Event Day-of Planners / Coordinator Employees Available Specialization 6 100

Y

Tents, tables, chairs, china, glassware, linens, stages, dance floors, furniture, bar service

Andrea Easterday 2011

5 5

Y

Wedding packages, wedding officiants, wedding planning and coordination

843-571-5882 www.destinationcharlestonsc.com ccgs@destinationcharlestonsc.com

James E. Mellen, Stephanie King Zapiecki 1986

4 5

Y

Full-service destination management and receptive operator, coordination of special events, team building activities, convention services and tours

Loluma 6 North Atlantic Wharf Charleston, SC 29401

843-723-1365 www.loluma.com shasha@loluma.com

Sha Sha Harnik, Jordan O'Farrell, Lillie Simpson 2007

4 10

N

Decor, floral, lighting, props, staging, rentals, custom builds, signage, teambuilding events, gala event design, corporate events and weddings

Trio Solutions Inc. 505 Belle Hall Parkway, Suite 202 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-216-0442 www.trio-solutions.com info@trio-solutions.com

Jessica Munday 2001

4 14

Y

Special events, conferences, grand openings, tournaments, fund-raising events, event promotion and marketing

Yoj Events - a Semper Signature Company 162 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-614-3413 www.yojevents.com monique@yojevents.com

Monique Semper, Kendall Dodd, Jessica Lascow 2016

4 4

Y

Customized event design & planning services

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Event Planners

Ranked by No. of Event Planners in the Charleston Area Person In Charge / Year Founded

Absolutely Charleston Destination Management P.O. Box 80489 Charleston, SC 29416

843-747-4448 www.absolutelycharleston.com info@absolutelycharleston.com

Jenny Fedewa, Lee Blakely, Taylor McKenzie McKenzie 1998

3 8

Y

Large high touch, high end corporate groups; small boutique group specialized planning; group tour and activities

Fox Events 1304 Erckmann Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-732-0006 www.afoxevent.com lauren@afoxevent.com

Lauren Fox 2013

3 3

N

Weddings

Intrigue Events 159 Rutledge Ave. Charleston, SC 29403

843-247-0106 www.get-intrigued.com events@get-intrigued.com

Chelsye Harp 2008

3 5

Y

Corporate, social and wedding events; event design, planning and event production; full-service destination management

inventivEnvironments 1996 Davant Circle Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-475-8113 www.inventivenvironments.com jacqueline@inventivenvironments.com

Jacqueline Lawrence, Greer Thompson, Shelby Konold 2010

3 6

Y

Full-service planning and coordination, conferences, incentive programs and trips; festivals, fashion shows and event production

Lawson Roberts Events 37 Barre St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-709-5050 www.lawsonroberts.com lawson@lawsonroberts.com

Lawson Roberts 2007

3 3

Y

Corp. events, social galas, post wedding parties, rehearsal and private, in-home and dinners, fundraisers and birthdays, golf events, celeb chefs

Square One Meeting Planning Inc. 8421 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29420

843-856-5150 www.SOMP.co Tammy@somp.co

Jacki Bennis 1995

3 3

Y

Full service conference coordination; from initial site selection to full on-site coordination; local and national

Company

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Event Day-of Planners / Coordinator Employees Available Specialization

Phone / Website / Email

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Event Planners

Ranked by No. of Event Planners in the Charleston Area Event Day-of Planners / Coordinator Employees Available Specialization

Company

Phone / Website / Email

Person In Charge / Year Founded

Touchpoint Communications 522 King St. Charleston, SC 29466

843-296-2033 www.touchptcom.com info@touchptcom.com

Cristy Armstrong 2005

3 5

Y

Branded, experiential events for companies trying to engage, persuade or activate their publics

The Becket Agency 49 Elizabeth St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-991-1418 www.thebecketagency.com jonah@thebecketagency.com

Jonah B. Jeter, Boomer Oyler 2008

2 5

Y

Brewery and restaurant events

Boutique Planning 205 Grove St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-437-4760 www.boutiqueplanning.com ashley@boutiqueplanning.com

Ashley Wenz, Brooke S. Miller 2014

2 2

Y

Wedding and event design; personal touch, elegance and creativity; from an intimate evening to a grand affair

Engaging Events LLC 235 Huger St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-724-9010 engagingeventscharleston.com cindy@engagingeventscharleston.com

Cindy A. Zingerella 2004

2 10

Y

Event coordination and design

JMC Charleston 2220 Old School Drive, Suite B North Charleston, SC 29405

843-577-1100 www.jmccharleston.com mitchell@jmccharleston.com

Mitchell Crosby, Elizabeth Brannen 2004

2 5

Y

Event production and design; destination management services, tours, transportation, amenities, private venue locations and new business openings

Pure Luxe Bride 3464 Maybank Highway, Suite D Johns Island, SC 29455

843-640-3074 www.pureluxebride.com francesca@pureluxebride.com

Francesca DiSalvoFollmer, Blake Baumbach 2009

2 4

N

Full service wedding and event planning, event design, draping, styled elopements

Charleston Wedding Planner LLC 664 Atlantic St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-442-8599 charlestonweddingplanner.com mikeawinship@gmail.com

Michael Winship 2003

1 1

N

All celebrations, including weddings, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, sweet 16, private parties

Cruz Coordination 3245 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Suite 209 Charleston, SC 29414

843-509-5020 www.cruzcoordination.com Jessica@cruzcoordination.com

Jessica Cruz 2015

1 4

Y

Partial planning to include decor design assistance, layout and timeline creation, rental coordination and full day of services

Elizabeth Grace Occasions LLC 1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 103-158 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-509-6651 www.elizabethgraceoccasions.com amie@elizabethgraceoccasions.com

Amie Waldeck 2009

1 1

Y

Weddings, galas, and corporate and private events

Event Talent Resources P.O. Box 30936 Charleston, SC 29417

843-819-7444 www.eventtalentresources.com craig@eventtalentresources.com

Craig Delk 2007

1 1

Y

Entertainment planning and execution for corporate and special events

HelmsBriscoe 5470 Chisolm Road Charleston, SC 29455

843-559-8896 www.helmsbriscoe.com jdaniels@helmsbriscoe.com

Julie W. Daniels 2003

1 1

N

No cost hotel site selection and contract negotiations, serving association and corporate meetings using ten or more sleeping rooms

Kenda Sweet Events Inc. 1473 Goblet Ave. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-881-1959 kendasweetevents@gmail.com

Kenda M. Sweet 1996

1 1

Y

Meetings and corporate events

Lowcountry Music Service LLC 451 Maple Oak Lane Charleson, SC 29414

843-297-8160 www.lowcountrymusicservice.com anthony@lowcountrymusicservice.com

Anthony P. Constantine 2010

1 1

N

All

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Alternative & Outdoor Event Venues Ranked by Maximum Capacity Venue

Phone / Website / Email

Top Local Official(s)/ Year Founded

Exchange Park 9850 U.S. Highway 78 Ladson, SC 29456

843-572-3161 www.exchangepark.org denise@exchangepark.org

Michael Carney, Denise Carner 1979

North Charleston Coliseum 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC 29418

Max. Capacity / Outdoor / Reception Description 75,000 50,000 1,575

Venue buildings, open land with pond, 70 acres of indoor and outdoor event space and 100 acres of parking space

843-529-5000 Mariah Nasrollahi, Frank www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com Lapsley ASpigner@northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com 1993

14,000 2,000 7,600

Live entertainment and sports; 13,000-seat capacity

North Charleston Performing Arts Center 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC 29418

843-529-5002 www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com -

Frank Lapsley 1999

2,341 -

2,300-seat proscenium theater for hosting major concerts, family shows, ballets and symphonies and art festivals

Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-556-6020 www.middletonplace.org info@middletonplace.org

Tracey Todd 1741

2,000 2,000 2,000

18th-century plantation, America's oldest landscaped gardens, house museum and plantation stableyards with indoor and outdoor reception sites

Charleston Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-724-5212 www.gaillardcenter.org info@gaillardcenter.org

Steve Bedard 2015

1,850 -

Lobby spaces, ballroom, terrace lawn, park and gardens

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

843-884-2727 www.patriotspoint.org info@patriotspoint.org

Bobby Kotlowski, Chris Hauff 1975

1,500 1,500

Views of the Charleston Harbor and city skyline, competitive pricing, more than 20 group venue spaces, unique warship venue

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-718-3224 www.edmundsoast.com/brewing-co brewery@edmundsoast.com

Devin Marquardt 2017

1,000 1,000 225

Several options at Pacific Box & Crate; from small group brewery tours to rehearsal dinners to 1,000-person corporate evenings

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Alternative & Outdoor Event Venues Ranked by Maximum Capacity

Max. Capacity / Outdoor / Reception Description

Venue

Phone / Website / Email

Top Local Official(s)/ Year Founded

Memminger Auditorium 56 Beaufain St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-724-1196 www.memmingerauditorium.com info@memmingerauditorium.com

Spoleto Festival 2008

900 250 600

Multi-use space available year-round with 2,500 square feet of storage space, catering setup and backstage needs; banquet roomstyle partition wall available and six dressing rooms

Candlelite Pavilion at Summerville Country Club 400 Country Club Blvd.

Summerville, SC 29483

843-873-2210 www.summervillecountryclub.com sblanton@knology.net

Bo C. Blanton Jr., Bufort Blanton 2009

800 800 500

Covered outdoor pavilion with pull-down curtains if needed; large outdoor patio suitable for oyster roasts and weddings with 40' x 40' tent available; tables and chairs on site

Lowndes Grove Plantation 266 St. Margaret St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-853-1810 www.pphgcharleston.com hello@pphgcharleston.com

Amber Cote 2007

600 600 600

Panoramic sunset views of the Ashley River; 1786-era architecture and period furnishings; expansive piazza; grand lawn framed by century-old live oaks and private river dock

Beresford Creek Course at Daniel Island Club 600 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492

843-971-3555 www.danielislandclub.com diinfo@danielislandclub.com

Joey Franco 1999

500 500

Nationally ranked Tom Fazio layout available on a limited basis for member-sponsored charity and corporate events when course is closed for member play

The Cedar Room 701 East Bay St., Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29403

843-793-4103 www.thecedarroom.com gervin@theindigoroad.com

Graham Ervin 2015

500 200 500

Open space with historic wood columns, blond reclaimed wood floors from the original space and rustic elements of the circa-1881 building

Daniel Island Club 600 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492

843-971-3555 www.danielislandclub.com info@danielislandclub.com

Greg Keating 1999

500 500

Private country club with two championship golf courses; 7,100-square-foot ballroom, dividable; private boardroom; outdoor venues; full-service catering options; weddings, corporate events and fundraising events

Laurel Hill County Park 1400 S.C. Highway 41 N. Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

843-795-4386 www.ccprc.com/2005/Laurel-Hill-CountyPark customerservice@ccprc.com

David Bennett 2015

500 500 -

Oak allee, large open meadows, scenic backdrops; capable of handling groups up to 500 people, but intimate enough for a small private function; amenities limited

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Alternative & Outdoor Event Venues Ranked by Maximum Capacity Venue

Phone / Website / Email

Top Local Official(s)/ Year Founded

Max. Capacity / Outdoor / Reception Description

843-795-4386 Old Towne Creek County Park www.ccprc.com/1728/Old-Towne-Creek1400 Old Towne Road County-Park Charleston, SC 29407 customerservice@ccprc.com

David Bennett 2011

500 500 500

In-town country setting for weddings, corporate picnics or any occasion needing a convenient and secluded location; large open meadows, marsh views; construction and renovations set for late 2019

Ralston Creek Course at Daniel Island Club 600 Island Park Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492

843-971-3555 www.danielislandclub.com -

Joey Franco 2006

500 500

Nationally ranked Rees Jones layout available on a limited basis for member-sponsored charity and corporate events when course is closed for member play

William Aiken House 456 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-853-1810 www.pphgcharleston.com hello@pphgcharleston.com

Amber Cote 2000

500 500

1810 National Historic Landmark in downtown Charleston; indoor and outdoor spaces with period artwork, piazzas and private grounds with manicured lawns, bluestone courtyards, reflection pool and Gothic-style carriage house

Wild Dunes Resort 1 Sundial Circle Isle of Palms, SC 29451

843-886-6000 www.destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes CHSDH-Reservations@hyatt.com

1972

470 500 468

Variety of flexible meeting spaces with audio/visual capabilities, team building and motivation activities, service staff, dedicated group planners

Edmund's Oast 1081 Morrison Drive Charleston, SC 29403

843-727-1145 www.edmundsoast.com edmundsoast@edmundsoast.com

Scott Shor 2014

350 350

Accommodating 130 guests inside, the interior has an open kitchen with chef’s counter seating; large covered outdoor space with bar; expansive bar and communal tables; plentiful on-site parking

Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission 861 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-4386 www.charlestoncountyparks.com customerservice@ccprc.com

David Bennett 1968

300 -

County parks department, with facilities and programs throughout the county

Covered Shelters at Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-795-4386 www.charlestoncountyparks.com customerservice@ccprc.com

Edmonds Brown 1995

300 300 300

Three covered shelters: Cottonwood, 1,840 sq. ft., capacity 200; Tupelo, 2,575 sq. ft., cap. 300; Magnolia, 1,585 sq. ft., cap. 100; each has picnic tables, restroom, electricity, fans, lakeside canopy and umbrellas

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Alternative & Outdoor Event Venues Ranked by Maximum Capacity

Max. Capacity / Outdoor / Reception Description

Venue

Phone / Website / Email

Top Local Official(s)/ Year Founded

Cypress Hall at Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-795-4386 www.charlestoncountyparks.com customerservice@ccprc.com

Edmonds Brown 1998

300 400 300

3,700-square-foot climate-controlled facility includes kitchen with catering entrance, dressing room, 25 tables and 200 chairs and audiovisual equipment; accessible water and electric; restrooms; picnic area; capacity 400 when using adjoining meadow

Edisto Hall at James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-4386 www.charlestoncountyparks.com customerservice@ccprc.com

Randy Woodard, Kevin Gillum 1989

300 400 300

3,500-square-foot climate-controlled meeting site with stage, kitchen, catering entrance, restrooms, PA system and microphone by request; 20 tables and 200 chairs provided; picnic areas include grills, tables, horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court

Founders Hall 1500 Old Towne Road Charleston, SC 29407

843-556-6871 www.foundershallcharleston.com ctleventvenues@scprt.com

Rob Powell, Jason Robinett 1970

300 300 300

State-of-the-art features; complementary to the nature and history of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site; modern conveniences

The Island House 2658 Swygert Blvd.

Johns Island, SC 29455

843-647-4362 www.islandhouseevents.com info@islandhouseevents.com

Lynn Gottleib, Paul Speights 2009

300 300 300

Private island on the banks of the Stono River; 180-degree view of the river; 3,200-square-foot tent included in rental

James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

843-406-6990 www.charlestoncountyparks.com/jicp customerservice@ccprc.com

Randy Woodard, Kevin Gillum 1990

300 -

643-acre county park containing playground, camping facilities, picnic areas, seasonal water park, meeting and event facilities; walking/biking trails, sprinkler play area and dog park

The Pavilion at Patriots Point 1 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-2412 www.patriotspointlinks.com -

Lacy L. Davidson 2005

300 300

4,000-square-foot tent with brick foundation overlooking the 18th green and Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter

The American Theater 446 King St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-853-1810 www.pphgcharleston.com hello@pphgcharleston.com

Amber Cote 2008

275 250

8,000-square-foot event venue opened in 1942; Art Deco architecture; grand ballroom, vintage marquee and state-of-the-art cinema with stadium seats

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Company

Phone / Website / Email

Snee Farm Country Club 1200 Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-2412 www.sneefarmcc.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com

Michael Ashton 1970

275 300

159 Rutledge 159 Rutledge Ave. Charleston, SC 29403

843-805-6602 www.159Rutledge.com sales@159Rutledge.com

Chuck Kronenwetter 2019

250 250

Cannon Green 103 Spring St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-817-6299 www.cannongreencharleston.com events@cannongreencharleston.com

Jake Wright 2014

250 250

The Inn at Middleton Place 4290 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-556-0500 www.theinnatmiddletonplace.com reservations@theinnatmiddletonplace.com

Abigail Martin, Stephanie Bennett 1987

250 250 -

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 3550 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Tides Folly Beach 1 Center St. Folly Beach, SC 29439

843-571-1266 www.magnoliaplantation.com weddings@magnoliaplantation.com 843-588-6464 www.tidesfollybeach.com sales@tidesfollybeach.com

Tom Johnson 1676 Pietro Giardini 1985

250 250 250 250 150 200

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

843-795-4386 www.charlestoncountyparks.com customerservice@ccprc.com

Cole Thomas 1979

200 200 200

Legare Waring House 1500 Old Towne Road Charleston, SC 29407 Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlerush Parkway Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-556-6871 www.legarewaringhouse.com ctleventvenues@scprt.com 843-406-6950 www.charlestoncountyparks.com/picp customerservice@ccprc.com

Jason Robinett 1970 Cole Thomas, Jason Woodrum 1979

200 200 200 200 200 -

Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29406

843-762-5585 www.charlestoncountyparks.com customerservice@ccprc.com

Edmonds Brown 1998

200 -

The Carolina Girl Yacht 2408 Maybank Highway Johns Island, SC 29455

843-818-2495 www.carolinagirlevents.com info@carolinagirlevents.com

Courtney Murray 1978

150 150

The Lake House at Bulow 926 Hughes Road Charleston, SC 29455

843-795-4386 www.charlestoncountyparks.com/bulow customerservice@ccprc.com

Justin Leyh 2012

150 150 100

Poogan's Courtyard 12 Cumberland St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-793-4399 www.pooganscourtyard.com sales@pooganshospitality.com

2019

150 150

The River House at Lowndes Grove 266 St. Margaret St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-853-1810 www.pphgcharleston.com hello@pphgcharleston.com

Amber Cote 2007

150 150 150

843-849-2412 www.rivertownecountryclub.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com

Lacy L. Davidson, Rob Daniels 2001

150 150

Plantation-style clubhouse with panoramic views of marshlands, live oaks and RiverTowne Country Club golf course

Y N Y

843-886-8133 www.aqua-safaris.com info@aqua-safaris.com

Carole Borden 1987

100 100 100

Inshore and offshore fishing trips, luxury yachts for private or corporate events, sunset cruises and school trips

Y Y N

843-762-2172 www.charlestoncountyparks.com/challengecourse customerservice@ccprc.com

Josh Hall, Roger Greer 1986

50 -

The Challenge Course and High Ropes Course offer a group experience; no boardroom; low and high course options available

N N N

843-795-4386 www.charlestoncountyparks.com/wall customerservice@ccprc.com

Robert Lavarnway 1997

10 -

50-foot-tall wall with more than 4,500 square feet of climbing space with challenges for all skill levels; staff members are available to assist with technical procedures for all ages and abilities; available for groups and parties

N N N

RiverTowne Country Club 1700 RiverTowne Country Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 AquaSafaris Inc. 24 Patriots Point Road, A Dock Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 James Island County Park Challenge Course 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412 James Island County Park Climbing Wall 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

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Private country club with remodeled clubhouse and ballroom; includes 18-hole George Cobb-designed golf course, 18 tennis courts and three swimming pools Historic 1845 Charleston single house downtown Charleston; 3 open-plan floors: wine cellar, ballroom, open-beamed ceiling dance floor; 5,500 sf. heart pine floors, original brick fireplaces, elevator, ADA compliant; corporate events, social gathering 1,500-square-foot garden room or historic 3,000-square-foot trolley room offer comfortable elegance and privacy for corporate entertaining, rehearsal dinners, full-day retreats, luncheons and evening receptions 3,000 square feet of space that can be divided into two rooms; meeting tables or round tables can also be provided, also have outdoor patio around meeting space Three scenic locations for weddings and corporate events; America's oldest garden and 19th-century Romantic-style garden State-of-the-art meeting spaces, sales and catering managers on site, catering options, sleek accommodations and a casual seaside vibe Tall Pines - 600 sq.ft., capacity 60; Sweet Gum 1,350 sq.ft., capacity 200; Big Oak - 1,350 sq.ft., capacity 200; electricity, grills, picnic tables; playgrounds, trails, boating, biking; party tent rentals also available A historic 1840s home that functions as a wedding venue in Charleston; moss-draped oaks surrounded by natural beauty 943-acre nature-based park with playgrounds, trails, boating and biking; covered shelters with electricity, grills and picnic tables 1,015-acre park with covered shelters and a meeting hall for rent; park with miles of trails, large seasonal water park, sprinkler play area, open meadows, play hill, picnic sites, playground

Y N Y N Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N

Special events yacht Natural lakeside setting available for weddings, business meetings, receptions, family getaways; luxury lake house offers overnight accommodations, full kitchen, lakeside patio, three bedrooms and 3.5 baths, two porches Capacity for up to 150 guests, depending on the setup and style of the event, from wedding festivities to corporate outings, barbecues to Lowcountry Boils, along with cocktail parties, tasting events and coursed dinners Casual, waterfront space on the grounds of Lowndes Grove Plantation overlooking the Ashley River, ideal for intimate gatherings and daytime celebrations; open floor plan includes French doors opening onto a brick terrace and manicured lawns

N Y Y Y Y N Y

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Exhibition and Convention Centers Ranked by Maximum Capacity

Capacity / Event Space / Meeting Rooms Description

Company

Phone / Website / Email

Top Local Official / Year Founded

Exchange Park 9850 U.S. Highway 78 Ladson, SC 29456

843-572-3161 www.exchangepark.org denise@exchangepark.org

Michael Carney, Denise Carner 1979

75,000 56,000 sq. ft.

6

Venue buildings, open land with pond, 70 acres of indoor and outdoor event space and 100 acres of parking space

North Charleston Coliseum 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC 29418

843-529-5000 www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com ASpigner@northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com

Mariah Nasrollahi, Frank Lapsley 1993

14,000 150,000 sq. ft.

4

Live entertainment and sports; 13,000 seat capacity, performing arts center with a 2,300 seat proscenium theater and the convention center offering a 77,000 square foot exhibit hall

Omar Shrine Convention Center 176 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-606-2107 www.OmarShriners.org Rentals@omarshriners.org

Ralph A. Calhoun 1907

2,000 18,000 sq. ft.

2

One large hall with permanent stage, audiovisual, audio and large bay doors for load in; one small room that can hold up to 75 people for meetings

Charleston Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-724-5212 www.gaillardcenter.org info@gaillardcenter.org

Steve Bedard 2015

1,850 16,000 sq. ft.

7

Lobby spaces, ballroom, terrace lawn, park and gardens

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

843-884-2727 www.patriotspoint.org info@patriotspoint.org

Bobby Kotlowski, Chris Hauff 1975

1,500 75,000 sq. ft.

22

Views of the Charleston Harbor and city skyline, competitive pricing, more than 20 group venue spaces, unique warship venue

The College Center at Trident Technical College 7000 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29406

843-820-5094 www.tridenttech.edu/conferenceservices.htm trish.bryce-jacobs@tridenttech.edu

Trish Bryce-Jacobs 2005

1,200 32,000 sq. ft.

12

Flexible meeting space with audiovisual and lighting equipment

Memminger Auditorium 56 Beaufain St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-724-1196 www.memmingerauditorium.com info@memmingerauditorium.com

Spoleto Festival 2008

900 10,000 sq. ft.

-

Multi-use space available year-round with 2,500 square feet of storage space, catering setup and backstage needs; banquet roomstyle partition wall available and six dressing rooms

North Charleston Marriott 4770 Goer Drive North Charleston, SC 29406

843-747-1900 www.marriott.com/chsmn -

Patrick Rogers 2016

600 12,000 sq. ft.

12

Over 12,000 sq feet of meeting space; will easily accommodate the smallest board meeting or largest social gathering

Founders Hall 1500 Old Towne Road Charleston, SC 29407

843-556-6871 www.foundershallcharleston.com ctleventvenues@scprt.com

Rob Powell, Jason Robinett 1970

300 9,000 sq. ft.

2

State-of-the-art features; complementary to the nature and history of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site; modern conveniences

The Inn at Middleton Place 4290 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-556-0500 www.theinnatmiddletonplace.com reservations@theinnatmiddletonplace.com

Abigail Martin, Stephanie Bennett 1987

250 3,000 sq. ft.

2

3,000 square feet of space that can be divided into two rooms; meeting tables or round tables can also be provided, also have outdoor patio around meeting space

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Full-Service Caterers Ranked by Largest Event Catered in 2018 Company

Person in Charge / Year Founded

Charleston Outdoor Caterers 1000 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407

843-769-6889 Chasfreak@aol.com

Jamie Henry Westendorff 1978

10,000 5 $14

Lowcountry themes

Hamby Catering & Events 925 St. Andrews Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407

843-571-3103 www.hambycatering.com info@hambycatering.com

Candice Wigfield 1979

8,000 40 $55

Charleston's oldest locally owned catering company, coupling innovative, southern-inspired cuisine served with hospitality; female founded, female owned

Duvall Catering & Events 2816 Azalea Drive Charleston, SC 29405

843-763-9222 www.duvallevents.com info@duvallevents.com

Dave Byron, Leigh Smalley 1978

2,400 105 $40

Catering, bar, floral and decor

A&P Catering 17 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401

843-224-0529 www.varietystorerestaurant.com mclaltine@gmail.com

Richard P. Ritter 1995

1,000 16 -

Weddings, corporate functions, picnics and special events; both on and off premises

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407

843-225-7427 www.hometeambbq.com info@hometeambbq.com

Jamie Perillo 2006

1,000 250 $25

Events of all sizes; pick-up, delivery and setup, and full-service catering

Cru Catering 1784 Harmon St. Charleston, SC 29405

843-534-2433 www.crucatering.com info@crucatering.com

John Zucker 2000

700 35 $55

Culinary experts and catering directors use fresh ingredients to design custom menus for your event

Wild Dunes Resort 1 Sundial Circle Isle of Palms, SC 29451

843-886-6000 www.destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes CHSDH-Reservations@hyatt.com

1972

700 692 $60

An all-inclusive experience; provide only the services you need, from world class food and beverage to total event production

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Phone / Website / Email

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Full-Service Caterers Ranked by Largest Event Catered in 2018

Largest Event 2018 / Employees / Avg. meal

Company

Phone / Website / Email

Person in Charge / Year Founded

Beyond Expectations 2487-2 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

843-573-0012 www.beyondxpectations.com byndexpectations@aol.com

Ron Murray 1996

500 16 $35

Full-service catering and event planning, bar service, ice sculptures; weddings, special events, barbecues, corporate events, lunches

Crazy Dutchman Catering 1823 Reynolds Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

843-478-2199 www.crazydutchmancatering.com hans@crazydutchmancatering.com

Hans Van Heek 1989

500 35 $27

Wedding, corporate, full-service catering

Flute Bar Service 1033 Wappoo Road, Suite B Charleston, SC 29407

843-225-0082 www.flute-charleston.com hello@flute-charleston.com

Nathan Thurston 2014

500 5 $11

Cocktails and full bar service for all of your special occasions from weddings to corporate events; convenient (and completely customizable) bar packages

Salthouse Catering 1750 Signal Point Road, Suite 2-B Charleston, SC 29412

843-577-7847 www.salthousecatering.com info@salthousecatering.com

Tanya Gurrieri 2013

500 75 $65

Farm-fresh, full-service catering with local, seasonal, chef-inspired cuisine; bar service and rental coordination

Everyday Gourmet Inc. 1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Unit 6 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-388-2490 www.shopeverydaygourmet.com tghitopoulos@yahoo.com

Tricia Gregory Hitopoulos 2002

400 2 -

Private chef, fully-cooked meals for pick up or deliveries; large and small corporate events, fullservice catering including rentals of equipment and quaint in-house dinner parties

Relish Distinctive Catering 1700 RiverTowne Country Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

843-849-2412 www.relishdistinctivecatering.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com

Mike Ashton 1998

400 40 $30

Linens, glassware, flatware, china, full setup and breakdown are included in the cost

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Phone / Website / Email

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

843-577-2400 www.millshouse.com info@millshouse.com

Brick Lane Catering 38 Romney St. Charleston, SC 29403

Person in Charge / Year Founded

Catering Services

Michael Linder 1853

350 145 $72

Full-service catering both on-site and off-premise for events to 500 guests; indoor/outdoor facilities for receptions and dinners

843-323-2696 www.bricklanecatering.com info@bricklanecatering.com

Charlie Giordano 2011

300 6 $34

Custom menus specific to tastes and budget; southern, international and more

Carolima's Lowcountry Cuisine 8310 Dorchester Road Charleston, SC 29418

843-900-4467 www.carolimas.com carolimasc@gmail.com

Sameka M. Jenkins 2011

300 6 $45

Locally owned and operated; drop-off service for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations & corporate functions; authentic Gullah menu

Snee Farm Country Club 1200 Club Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-849-2412 www.sneefarmcc.com ldavidson@rivertownecountryclub.com

Michael Ashton 1970

300 40 $30

Full-service caterer, bar and food services, included in fees are glassware, flatware, china, tables, chairs and white linens

Dining In Inc. 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29407

843-763-6018 www.diningininc.com info@diningininc.com

Marcelle Rosenberg 1989

275 4 $30

A kosher-only company that caters functions ranging from 3 to 500 people; well-versed in vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meal options; we do drop-offs and fullservice catering

Upstairs at 39 Rue de Jean 39 John St. Charleston, SC 29403

843-725-5959 www.39ruedejean.com tristan@holycityhospitality.com

Tristan Whisenant 2001

200 60 $40

Off-site catering available from menu and affiliated Holy City Hospitality restaurants

The Darling Oyster Bar Catering 513 King St. Charleston, SC 29401

843-641-0821 www.thedarling.com catering@thedarling.com

2019

10 -

Raw bar, oyster roast, Lowcountry boil; party or corporate event

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