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Destination Seaside

Destination

Seaside

Wedding Venues to Match Your Vision

By Bonnie Hunter

Hammock Coast wedding can Cottage, the Lowcountry Center, the Pavilion One of the best things about gathering
feel like a destination event, even restaurant or outdoors in the magnificent guests around this beautiful area is that down
A for Georgetown County residents. Huntington Sculpture Garden. time is simply filled by the breathtaking
Inspiring settings, endless venue options, local Many venues have experienced event surroundings. Taking a boat ride gives locals
event experts and regional culture provide the coordinators, caterers and staff who can assist and visitors an unbelievable vantage point
magical combination of unique opportunities in the planning and execution of weddings, for enjoying the gifts of Georgetown County.
and authentic ambiance. From historical receptions, bridal showers and rehearsal Cap ‘n Rod’s Boat Tours offers private charters
churches and houses, to fabulous museums dinners. For brides looking for major wedding and will take your crew along areas of South
and clubs, no matter a couple’s vision, budget planning backup, regional and local wedding Carolina’s untouched coast. Couples can thank
or background, special spots for sharing planning professionals have the knowledge, attendees with a bona fide Hammock Coast
vows and celebrating love are waiting to connections and insight to ease the process and experience, such as exploring the beach of a
be discovered. handle the details. pristine barrier island, floating by historical
The first sight that comes to mind plantations or taking a sunset voyage.
for a wedding by the sea is the beach. And The Georgetown County Chamber is a
while the beach is a wonderful choice for smaller Georgetown County has many great resource for planning your special day.
groups (there are restrictions on party size and lovely churches, historic homes, Use the business directory on page 49 or at
other beach visitors to consider), there are many www.visitgeorge.com to connect to venues, event
locations that shout “seaside celebration.” and restaurants where weddings, planners, caterers, florists, rental companies,
Consider the options that will match your receptions and rehearsal dinners lodgings, officiants and any other supplier you
venue with your vision, such as the Kaminski may be scheduled. may need.
House Museum, Winyah Indigo Society Hall, The main thing to remember, whether you
South Carolina Maritime Museum, or Pawleys say “I do” on the mainland, on an inlet or on
Plantation. The Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, an island, is that a wedding is a celebration of
Litchfield Country Club, Litchfield Plantation, life, love and their many gifts. It doesn’t matter
Mansfield Plantation, Reserve Harbor Yacht if you are staying home, coming
Club, Wachesaw Plantation Club and Wedgefield home or leaving home for
Plantation are ideal locales for riverside your big day, a ceremony
ceremonies. Ceremonies can be held under a veil by the sea is a next-level
of Spanish moss, and receptions are draped in celebration. You don’t have
Southern charm and tradition. to get married on the
Brookgreen Gardens is an elegant setting beach to make memories
for any wedding, whether in the Holiday and take photos in the sand.

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