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SPECIAL FEATURE: Health & Wellness.......... 5 - 21 Non-Profit Organizations.................................................30
Chiropractors . ....................................................................6 Professional Services......................................................32
Coaching, Counseling & Psychotherapy .......................6
Dentists . ..............................................................................6
Family Practice . .................................................................8
Fitness Centers & Classes . ..............................................8
Gastroenterology/Hepatology .........................................8
dining & entertaining
Health Organizations .......................................................10 Dining & Entertaining...................................... 34 - 35
Masssage . ........................................................................10 Bakeries.............................................................................34
Medical Spas . ..................................................................12 Catering..............................................................................34
Mental Health Services ..................................................12 Restaurants................................................................ 34 - 35
Obstetrics & Gynecology . ..............................................14
Plastic Surgeons ..............................................................14
Special Events ..................................................................16
Surgeons............................................................................18
Well Being . ............................................................... 18 - 20 family
Family................................................................. 36 - 41
Camps ................................................................................36
Children’s Education . ......................................................36
Clothing & Accessories ..................................................36
arts & leisure Furnishings & Accessories ............................................40
Arts & Leisure................................................... 22 - 26 Maternity Clothing & Accessories . ..............................40
Art Centers.........................................................................22 Pet Services.......................................................................40
Bookstores.........................................................................22
Dance Lessons..................................................................22
Invitations & Stationery...................................................23
Museums............................................................................23
Photographers...................................................................23
fashion & accessories
Special Events...................................................................24 Fashion & Accessories................................... 42 - 43
Sports . ...............................................................................24 Boutiques ..........................................................................42
Theatres.............................................................................24 Consignment & Vintage ..................................................42
business & finance hair & skin care

Business & Finance......................................... 27 - 33 Hair & Skin Care.............................................. 44 - 46
Advertising, Marketing & PR..........................................27 Bath & Body Products.....................................................44
Business Opportunities....................................................27 Day Spas............................................................................44
Career Counseling............................................................27 Hair Removal.....................................................................46
Computer Repair...............................................................28 Hair Salons.........................................................................46
Financial Advisors............................................................28 Nail Care.............................................................................46
Graphic and Web Design.................................................28
Legal Services...................................................................30
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Bakeries.............................................................................52 Bride Guide
Bartending Services.........................................................52 Page 51 - 67
Beauty......................................................................... 52 - 54
Bridal Events......................................................................54
Bridal Registry...................................................................55
Bridal Showers & Parties................................................55
Catering...................................................................... 55 - 56
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EVERY BUSY WOMAN’S GUIDE TO
health &
wellness
Women make a majority of healthcare decisions
in US households, thus wellness starts with busy
women like you. You want the best in quality care
and resources for living a happy, healthy life!
The Health & Wellness guide shares care and
wellness providers who have been recommended by
other busy women who have had a good experience.
Download your copy at EveryBusyWoman.com

and let us know if you need a resource not listed.
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Betty@EveryBusyWoman.com
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wellness
LIFEWORKS Chiropractic
Justin Fisher, DC
4 Windermere Boulevard, South Windermere Shopping Center,
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Charleston, SC 29407
tel 843.573.LIFE (5433)
health
email: info@lifeworkschiropractic.com
Know Your Yoga Style www.imchiro.com/~lifework
If you’re new to yoga, then stick
coaching, counseling & psychotherapy

with a basic or beginner class at
first. Once you are comfortable
with basic yoga, you can begin COACHING
to explore some other styles.
Classes may integrate a few Crystal-Barkley Corporation
different forms or focus on one Originators of Life\Work Planning
in particular. Some popular Solid strategy for real results — and real satisfaction in life!
forms: tel 843.727.7990
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
• Ashtanga: “Power yoga”; www.careerlife.com
fast-paced, physically- See our ad page 27
demanding and a great
cardio workout. COUNSELING
• Bikram: “Hot yoga”; Center for Women

practiced in a studio heated Individual counseling and support groups for women.
up to 105 degrees. Fees based on sliding scale. Call for appointment
or more information.
• Iyengar: Props (straps, 129 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
blankets, chairs, etc.) help tel 843.763.7333
achieve poses that focus on www.c4women.org
symmetry and alignment. See our ad page 31
dentists
• Jivamukti: Combines
poses and spiritual teachings
with chanting, meditation, Dr. James H. Sexton, Jr. & Dr. Jared L. Slovan
readings, and music. General Implant Cosmetic Dentistry
85% of people consider a person’s smile important when
• Viniyoga: A gentle style meeting for the first time, and 50% of people say it is the
that emphasizes breath and FIRST thing they notice! What is your smile saying about you?
movement coordination. Call today for your FREE Smile Makeover photo simulation and
let us help you make a GREAT first impression!
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body-mind workout.
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BUSY WOMAN tips family practice
wellness
Access Healthcare
Dr. Jennifer S. Pullano, DO
Board Certified, Family Medicine
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Healthcare…that’s all about you.

Access Healthcare is the Lowcountry’s premier concierge
health
family practice offering a closer

Grocery Shopping relationship with your personal physician in a
for your Health comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where old fashioned
Make a List care meets modern medicine.

Plan your family’s meals out for 246 Mathis Ferry Road, Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
the week. You won’t be tempted tel 843.971.9900
by quick-fix options like fast www.letssimplify.com
food and you can save money by See our ad page 7
purchasing ingredients that can
be used in multiple meals. Fitness Centers & Classes
Don’t Go Hungry Go Figure

Going to the supermarket on The Figure Method gives you great posture, tremendous
an empty stomach can likely flexibility and long lean muscles. The Figure Method is a
lead to a cart filled with snacks hybrid based on the principles of ballet, yoga, pilates and
and treats that look appetizing orthopedic exercises. Muscle groups are shaped through
to you now, but you regret slow sustained movements and are then intensely
buying later. Make sure your stretched to help create a healthy and toned body.
head, not stomach, is making 730-F Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
the decisions when it comes to tel 843.881.8816
stocking up your refrigerator. Charleston@gofigurestudio.com
Grab a piece of fruit or a hand www.gofigurestudio.com
full of almonds before you
head out the door. Gastroenterology/hepatology
Shop The Perimeter Coastal Carolina Gastroenterology & Hepatology

In most grocery stores, the Dr. Rya Kaplan
aisles are filled with canned, Providing comprehensive, compassionate care and treatment
frozen and dry goods that are of disorders of the digestive tract, colon cancer, hepatitis and
loaded with fat and unnecessary cirrhosis as well as advanced training in endoscopic ultrasound.
calories. The perimeter features Conveniently located and affiliated with Trident Medical Center
fresh produce, meat and fish, and Summerville Medical Center.
dairy and other, healthier 9221 University Boulevard, Suite 102, Charleston, SC 29413
options. tel 843.576.0700
See our ad page 13
BYOB: Bring Your Own Bags
Store cloth bags in the back of
your car and bring them along
when you go food shopping.
Some stores have repositories
for used plastic bags in the
entrances as well. A healthy life
starts with a healthy Earth!
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We see it in our lotions, make-up, and
even in some clothing. But what exactly
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does the Sun Protection Factor (SPF )

indicate, and how can you determine the best
level for you? This SPF checklist will
keep you smart and sassy in the sun.
❑ Look for SPF 15+: The SPF
number measures the amount of
time that you are protected from
the sun’s rays, not the level of
protection. So SPF 15 protects you
from burning for 15 times longer than you would without
it. According to the American Melanoma Foundation, an
SPF of 2 will absorb about 50% of ultraviolet radiation, an
SPF of 15 absorbs about 93%, 30 absorbs 97% and 50
about 98%.
❑ Use “Broad Spectrum” Sunscreen: This protects

from both UVA and UVB rays. Some sunscreens only
protect against the UVB or sunburn causing rays and not
the UVA or melanoma causing rays.
❑ Choose Water Resistant: If you’re a water baby,

water-resistant sunblock maintains the SPF level after 40
minutes of water immersion, while “very water-resistant”
sunblock maintains the SPF level after 80 minutes of
water immersion. Plan accordingly.
❑ Apply Properly: Apply sunscreen 15 - 20 minutes

before sun exposure. Reapply after water contact or
sweating and about every 2 hours.
❑ Don’t Skimp: The average person needs about 1 ounce

(a shot glass) of sunscreen to cover their body, so apply
liberally. Don’t reserve use for hot, sunny days only —
you can be exposed to harmful rays in windy, cloudy
and cold weather.
health organizations
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The American Heart Association

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but it can largely be
prevented. Join the Go Red Movement to receive a free red
dress pin and life-saving information. Take the Heart CheckUp
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for a free, personalized risk assessment today.

tel 1.888.MY.HEART
health
Moooved by Almonds www.goredforwomen.org

See our ad page 33
One cup of almond milk has
about half the calories of

Lowcountry Affiliate of
regular cow’s milk, no
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
cholesterol or saturated fat,
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise: to save lives and
and 15% more calcium. Plus,
end breast cancer by empowering people, ensuring quality
it is creamy and delicious.
care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
For breast health information please call
Buy it at the supermarket or
tel 843.556.8011 or Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
make your own by blending one
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
cup of raw, unsalted almonds
See our ad page 19
(soaked in a bowl overnight)
with 3 cups of water until
massage
smooth. Add vanilla or sugar to
taste and you have a
The Spa at Charleston Place
NUTritious substitute
The Spa at Charleston Place, named “Best City Hotel Spa”
for milk!
in North America by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, is a
full-service European spa featuring an extensive menu of lavish
services, including skin care, massage therapy, pedicures,
healthy spa cuisine, and many more delights.
Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of
downtown Charleston, 205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522
Just Add Nuts
www.charlestonplace.com
Adding nuts to a favorite recipe
can enhance the flavor and the Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio
nutrition content. Charleston’s Premier Studio for gentle, natural
& environmentally friendly hair removal.
• Puree roasted walnuts with a Offering services from brows to brazillians.
touch of walnut oil, lemon juice Sugar adheres to the hair and dead skin cells only
and Dijon to create the perfect meaning an appointment at Sweet 185 leaves you
nutty dressing for not only hair free but exfoliated as well!
salads. Sprinkle roasted nuts 476 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
on finished salad for texture. tel 843.329.3500
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• Add ground nuts to a See our ad page 20
meringue recipe with a hollow
in the center. Cook slowly,
cool and fill with whipped
cream and fruit!
For more ideas:

www.nuthealth.org
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The ABCDEs of Melanoma
You should check your skin regularly for spots on your body – moles, freckles, age spots, etc. If you notice changes, check
your ABCDE’s for signs of trouble. Always see a dermatologist when you have any changes, questions or concerns!
A – Asymmetry B – Border C – Color D – Diameter E – Evolving

One half of the mole The border of the Varies, ranging in Melanomas are Over time, the
is unlike the other mole is either shades of: tan, usually > 6mm, but mole or skin lesion
half. They look like irregular in shape and brown and black; when they’re first changes in size,
two different moles is scalloped or poorly sometimes even diagnosed they can shape or color.
merged together. defined. white, red or blue. be smaller.
Self Examination Checklist

Keep notes on each area or create your own mole map. If you have a hereditary risk or sun damage, be sure to see a doctor
annually for a check up.
• Entire front & back of torso; left & right sides • Torso under your arms
• Forearms, arms front & back; under arm area • Palms & tops of hands
• Legs front & back; between legs; buttocks • Soles & tops of feet; between toes
• Back of neck; along hairline • Scalp
Source: American Academy of Dermatology, www.aad.org

medical spas
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Lowcountry Vein And Medical Spa

Board Certified Surgeons - specializing in non-invasive vein
removal, the Vnus Closure Procedure and Sclerotherapy! The
top choice for vein and cosmetic treatments in Charleston
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and throughout the Southeast. All of our vein procedures are

administered by board-certified physicians. We provide the
health
Tea Party best in minimally-invasive treatments to address a variety

of medical and cosmetic needs. Now offering Cutera Laser
Herbal tea is delicious and has
Treatments for vein, hair, redness, brown spots, fine lines,

tons of natural health benefits!
sun damage. Visit our website for complete information on
Here’s what to drink and when:
conditions we treat, methods of treatment available
and meet our team of physicians.
Chamomile:
1331 Ashley River Road, Building C, Charleston, SC 29407
Boosts the immune system,
tel 888.905.9106
relaxes nerves, and reduces
www.LCVMS.com
inflammation. A great tea for
before bedtime!
mental health services
Peppermint:
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
In addition to its yummy
A private behavioral health care organization specializing in the
flavor, peppermint tea aids in
treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
digestion, fights stress, and
It is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC
clears congestion.
and offers professional treatment in a safe and private setting.
Our facility offers a full range of treatment programs for
Echinacea:
children, adolescents and adults to include:
Boosts the immune system
Acute Inpatient • Substance Abuse • Intensive Outpatient
and soothes the throat.
and Partial Hospitalization • Adolescent Residential Treatment
A great tea to help fight the
Most insurance accepted. All major credit cards accepted.
common cold.
Joint commission accredited.
Initial No Cost Assessments, by appointment 9a-9p
Ginger:
tel 843.747.5830 or toll free 877.947.3223
This tea is great for combating
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nausea as it reduces dizziness
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and relieves motion sickness.
Lemon Balm:
This fruity tea calms nerves
and can help treat stress
and anxiety.
“Did you know that insomnia, headaches,

depression and anxiety are all symptoms of an
aggravation in the vata, air dosha and can be
alleviated by incorporating some easy self care into
your daily routine? Ayurvedic treatments are
available to assist with going to the root
of the problem!”
- SUZANNE GOLDSTON, Seeking Indigo
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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LowCountry Women’s Specialists

We combine experience with state of the art technology
to give you confidence in your health care decisions. Come
to us for preventive care and pap smears. For prenatal
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care, ultrasounds, and delivery. For medical and surgical

management of gynecologic problems, including menstrual
health
Top 5 Cosmetic Surgical

Procedures and urinary tract disorders. For osteoporosis screening and
mammogram referrals. For family planning and infertility
1. Breast Augmentation
counseling. For our diagnostic and surgical

2. Nose Reshaping skills, including DaVinci robotic laparoscopic surgery.
3. Eyelid Surgery From teenagers to those in their post-menopausal years,
4. Liposuction we’ve devoted our entire practice to women’s health.
5. Tummy Tuck We offer all the care you need for all your life!
Source: American Society Dr. Christopher R. Accetta; Dr. Ronnie M. Givens;
of Plastic Surgeons; Dr. Jennifer J. Heinemann; Dr. Christine L. Hunter; Dr. Michael W.
www.plasticsurgery.org Prystowsky; Dr. William M. Reeves; Dr. Heather S. Schwartzberg;
Tonya Bridges, CNM; Bridget Kenny, CNM; Carrie ReVille, CNM
North Charleston: 9291 Medical Plaza Drive
Summerville: 77 Springview Lane
tel 843.797.3664
www.lcwomensspecialists.com
See our ad page 17
plastic surgeons
Anne L. Edwards, MD, PC

Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery from a Woman’s Point of View.
Breast Surgery • Reconstructive, Enhancement, & Reduction
Facial Cosmetic Surgery • Skin Care & Facial Peels • Botox
Spider Veins • Permanent Makeup • Restylane • Skin Cancer
Radiesse • Body Contouring & Liposuction
2097 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Suite 322 West,
tel 843.769.6608
“Select a country road never traveled; select one

or two favorite others; select several of your favorite
picnic ready foods and plan a wonderful day.
You and your friend(s) will return renewed.”
- NELLA BARKLEY, “Life\Work Design”,
Crystal-Barkley Corp.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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The Angel Walk

May 21, 8 am - Noon at Hampton Park
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Angel Walk to benefit Pediatric
Brain Cancer research at MUSC Children’s Hospital. The day
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will start off with a 1-mile walk around the park, followed by
live music and art by our local area schools. Breakfast and
health
Coping With Stress lunch will be provided by local vendors, and exciting activities
including jump castles, face painting, balloon artists, caricature
Causes and relievers of stress
artists, fantastic auction items and much more will be on hand!

are unique to every one, and
Please visit the website for more information and to register!
identifying stress in your life
www.theangelwalk.com
and developing healthy ways to
eliminate and/or cope with the
March of Dimes - March for Babies
stress you experience will lead
April 30, 2011
to a longer, happier and
Cannon Park, 261 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
healthier life.
www.marchofdimes.com; www.nacersano.org
Top 5 Stressors for Women
Women’s Heart Health Symposium
1. Death of a loved one
Saturday, April 30, 2011
2. Divorce
Designed to educate the public about risk factors, warning
3. Health
signs and prevention of women’s heart disease.
4. Job
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street,
5. Finances
www.muschealth.com/whhs
Popular Relievers of Stress
1. Aerobic Exercise
2. Meditation or Prayer
3. Yoga or Tai Chi
4. Muscular Relaxation
Exercises
5. Deep Breathing
Techniques
6. Engaging in Fun
Activities or Hobbies
7. Laughing
8. Volunteering
9. Keeping a Daily Journal
10. Aromatherapy, Massage or
Nutritional Supplements
Source: The American Institute of

Stress; www.stress.org
Have a ‘mental health day’ where you check

out of the world and only take care of YOU.
Pamper, nurture, indulge and let go of it all. You’ll
return not only healthier and happier but also more
calm, creative and energized. Even better, grab your
girlfriends and have fun together!
- CHRISTY SCHACHTE
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surgeons
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wellness
Top 10 Questions to Ask Coastal Carolina Surgical Specialists

Your Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jennifer H. Fiorini
Whether your case is routine or complex, you can be sure
• Are you certified by the
that you will receive knowledgeable and compassionate care.
American Board of Plastic
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From breast reconstruction surgery to surgical oncology to the

Surgery?
comprehensive management of trauma or injury, you’ll receive
health
• Were you trained specifically

the best of care. Conveniently located and affiliated with
in the field of plastic surgery?
Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center.
• How many years of plastic
9221 University Boulevard, Suite 102, Charleston, SC 29413

surgery training have you had?
tel 843.576.0700
• Do you have hospital
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privileges? If so, at which
hospitals?
well being
• How many procedures of this
type have you performed?
Charleston Community Yoga
• Am I a good candidate for
A donation based studio for the people.
this procedure?
We share a desire to bring yoga to the people--without
• Where and how will you
a specified cost, without unnecessary expectations or
perform my procedure?
obligations. Our intention is to grow a yoga collective, and
• How long of a recovery p
to spread peace through a group experience. We provide a
eriod can I expect?
sacred space and inspired facilitation. Come people of all ages,
• What are the risks and
experience levels and backgrounds. The practice of yoga is
complications associated with
easily adaptable to the needs of many. We will breathe,
my procedure?
move, relax and find stillness...together.
• What are my options if I am
Strengthening body, mind and spirit.
dissatisfied with the outcome of
815 Savannah Highway - Avondale, Charleston, SC 29407
my surgery?
tel 843.345.6631
• Do you have before-and-after
www.charlestoncommunityyoga.com
photos I can look at for each
procedure?
Seeking Indigo
Source: American Society of Seeking Indigo is Charleston’s unique urban oasis, spa and
Plastic Surgeons; wellness center where eastern traditions meet western
www.plasticsurgery.org technology. Offering product with purpose for home, body and
soul. Explore art, music, fashion, treasures from near and far or
go behind the doors and discover the many paths to wellness.
Experience massages, yoga, facials, detox center, Ayurveda
treatments, nutrition and more! We offer many products,
services, classes and workshops to help you find what you
have always been seeking.
445 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tel 843.725.0217
www.seekingindigo.com
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Sweet 185
Offering optimum, long-term beauty and wellness
enhancing results with an unwavering commitment to using
treatments based on time honored principles of nature.
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All Natural Hair Removal in our Premiere Sugaring Studio •

health
Holistic Massage Therapy • Oxygen Bar •

The Healthiest You Natural, Organic Skin Care Products & Beauty Treatments •
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foods you can get. email: christina@sweetbodysugaring.com
❍ Minimize the amount and www.mysweet185.com
type of food preparation used,
with 50% of your food being
eaten in a raw state, especially
vegetables and fruits.
❍ Add a good measure of
natural, gentle exercise, about
20 - 30 minutes daily.
❍ Drink at least 6 - 8 glasses
of water daily, as well as your
other beverages.
❍ Incorporate a specific time
daily (at least 15 minutes) for
deep breathing practices, and
rest and relaxation.
❍ Work on developing
and maintaining a healthy,
optimistic, loving attitude,
towards yourself, as well as
others and the world
around you.
Source: HealthWorld;
www.healthy.net
Make a date (and keep it). Each year on your

birthday, schedule a check-up with your doctor.
Have your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose
levels checked, and ask your doctor to help you
reach or maintain a healthy weight.
- SARA BALLARD,
American Heart Association Mid-Atlantic Affiliate
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betty buzz: Ease Allergy Symptoms
With spring in bloom, allergies sneak up on us. Follow these tips to ease the symptoms
and f ind some relief:
❑ Do a thorough spring cleaning - windows, book shelves and air conditioning vents
collect dust and mold throughout the winter.
❑ Avoid going outside at peak pollen times (10 am - 4 pm).
❑ Take allergy medications at least 30 minutes prior to outdoor activity.
❑ Shut windows in your house on days when pollen counts soar. Avoid using windows or fans that may draw pollen inside.
❑ Wash bedding weekly in hot water.
❑ Dry laundry indoors. Sheets hanging on an outside line attract pollen.
❑ Shower and wash your hair before bed - pollen can collect on your hair and skin.
❑ Keep pets off of furniture and out of the bedroom. Pollen can cling to the dog or cat after being outside.
❑ Keep car windows closed during peak season. Use air conditioning and point vents away from face.
❑ When mowing the lawn or gardening, wear a filter mask.
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art centers
Redux Contemporary Art Center

Redux is a nonprofit gallery, studio and education center.
Through diverse programming and a full studio facility,
Redux promotes and encourages all forms of artistic
creation, while introducing and educating the public
to the contemporary visual arts.
Check our website for a current schedule of classes,
workshops, exhibitions, and special events.
136 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tel 843.722.0697
email: info@reduxstudios.org
www.reduxstudios.org
bookstores
Sullivan’s Trade-A-Book
Recycle your old reads and pick up something new.
Friendly Staff • Great Selection • Locally-Owned and Operated
1303 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 3,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
tel 843.884.8611
dance lessons
Elite Dance International Studio and Apparel

As a certified dance instructor, professional ballroom dancer
and life-long dancer, Marina Fridmanovich, has opened
Elite Dance International, specializing in:
Private Dance Lessons • Group Classes • Social Dance Nights
Wedding Dance Lessons • Wedding Dance Classes •
Special Occasions Studio Rental
Never danced before? No Worries! Elite carries dance apparel
and offers introductory specials!
Studio available for rent upon request.
709 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Second Floor,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
tel 843.654.1011
www.elitedancecharleston.com
See our ad page 25
New Student Special! 3 half-an-hour
private lessons or 2 half-an-hour private
1,000s of paperbacks
Books on tape and CD lessons & 2 classes for $65
1303-3 BEN SAWYER BLVD.

MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464
(843) 884-8611
invitations & stationery
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CluuCards, custom magnetic cards

Birth Announcements • Save the Dates • Invitations • Birthdays
Custom design services available.
tel 703.655.8883
email: cindyluu@cluudesign.com
www.cluucards.com The Hat Ladies Easter
Mention The Little Black Book to receive Promenade
a 10% discount.
Elegant ladies, gentlemen,
children and pets stroll through
mac & murphy
downtown Charleston in their
a charleston paper company
holiday finery - a festive sight
Add to listing: Now offering wedding invitations.
to see and photograph. Free.
open M – F, 10:30 am – 6 pm; Sat 10:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday, April 23rd,
74.5 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
11:00 - 11:30am
tel 843.576.4394
www.hatladies.org
email: write@macandmurphy.com
www.macandmurphy.com
museums
Gibbes Museum of Art

• The Charleston Story : Ongoing
View treasures from Charleston’s beginning as a
British colony through today.
• A Soldier’s View of Civil War Charleston :
April 8 – July 10, 2011
Displayed for the first time in Charleston, this exhibition
features paintings of Charleston during the Civil War by
Confederate soldier Conrad Wise Chapman.
• Stephen Marc: Passage on the Underground Railroad :
April 8 – July 10, 2011
Stephen Marc’s fascinating photographs and digital montages
combine contemporary images with historic documents and
artifacts that explore the history of freedom seekers on the
Underground Railroad.
135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.722.2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org
photographers
Amy-Marie Kay Photography

Working with children and families to capture magical
moments is my specialty. From sessions in your home to
your favorite spot in the Lowcountry, the scene is set for a
comfortable and fun session to preserve special moments for
a lifetime. Portraiture for families, babies, children, maternity,
events and all of life’s special occasions. Available for
weddings, special events, and commercial work.
tel 843.270.2147  
email: amymarie.kay@gmail.com 
www.amymariekay.com
See our ad page 24
$25 off sitting fee
special events
Spoleto Festival USA 2010

Program includes: Mozart’s beloved operatic masterpiece,
The Magic Flute; Kneehigh Theatre’s quirky production of The
Red Shoes, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen;
Spain’s explosive new ballet company, Corella Ballet; Bluegrass
legend and Grammy Award winner Bela Fleck; the electrifying
music theater production, The Gospel at Colonus;
the mind-boggling acrobatics of Australia’s contemporary
circus troupe, CIRCA; and much more.
For tickets, visit spoletousa.org or call 843.579.3100
sports
Charleston RiverDogs
Minor league baseball team and Class-A affiliate of the
New York Yankees. Family-friendly, affordable,
FUN entertainment at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Family Fun
for as little as $5. We offer group discounts, birthday parties,
pre-game picnics and luxury sky suite rentals. Every Sunday
kids (12 and under) eat FREE (hot dog, soda & chips) and
parking is FREE. Select Sundays are Dog Days where
you can bring your dog to the ballpark.
For more information or a schedule:
tel 843.577.3647
www.riverdogs.com
See our ad page 26
theatres
Theatre 99
Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy
This local favorite makes the perfect night out with
comedy improv, stand up and performances throughout
the year at unbeatable ticket prices. An in-house bar and
fun atmosphere top off the experience.
Visit the website for a full schedule including Wednesday
night’s Laugh for a Lincoln, and Friday and Saturday night
performances including The Have
Nots! and Improv Bingo.
Available for Corporate & Private Events • Improv Classes
280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.853.6687
www.theatre99.com
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advertising, marketing & pr
The Charleston Cotton Exchange

Specializing in screen-printed and embroidered corporate
apparel and quality customer service. We offer the most
extensive lines of promotional items and premium gifts with
competitive pricing and on time delivery. Let our experienced
team help you achieve your marketing goal!
1758 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407
tel 843.763.0740 or 800.749.2041
email: stephanie@charlestoncottonexchange.com
www.charlestoncottonexchange.com
Limelight Custom Sign Company

A one stop shop for signs, banners, retail and
fleet lettering. Call Gregg Pavone to talk about
putting your company in the Limelight.
tel 843.697.7873
email: gp@limelightsc.com
Business Opportunities
National Women’s Cooperative

Helping women achieve their dreams!
Have a dream of business ownership? Have a craft, service or
product you want to market to the masses?
tel 843.971.0552
1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
thewomenscooperative@comcast.net
www.nationalwomenscooperative.com
See our ad page 43
career counseling
Crystal-Barkley Corporation
Originators of Life\Work Design.
For more than 20 years, we have helped thousands of women
and men learn how to create their own successes – their own
jobs. Crystal-Barkley’s disciplined approach helps you find and
grow your innate strengths. You will discover – or rediscover –
what you care about the most. We will help you craft that into
real work. The result: success. On your terms.
tel 843.727.7990
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
www.careerlife.com
computer repair
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Geeks in Transit
Portable Computer Geeks with People Skills
On-site repair, maintenance plans, upgrades, retail computer
systems, components and software
tel 843.814.0858
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betty buzz: ace an interview

Be Prepared.
Research the company before you go in, assess your strengths and
weaknesses so that answers are easier to discuss. Prepare questions to ask
the interviewer as well.
Look Your Best.

Dress appropriately, show up on time and smile confidently. Bring along your
resume and other materials on sturdy paper in a professional looking folder; it
will show that you’re organized and care about appearances.
Be Yourself.
Answer questions honestly and to the best of your ability. Provide specific
examples of your accomplishments and prepare explanations for your
weaknesses. Don’t be afraid to show your personality, but remain professional
at all times.
legal services
BUSY WOMAN tips
E. Reid Green, Attorney at Law, LLC

Reid Green is an attorney conveniently located off of Long
Point Road in Mt. Pleasant. A 2007 graduate of the Charleston
School of Law, her practice focuses on Real Property, Probate,
Wills, Trusts and Estates. She also serves as a Guardian
Legal Help for Women
ad Litem in Probate and Quiet Title actions. Mrs. Green’s
The Women’s Law Initiative professional memberships include the SC Bar, the Charleston
gives state-by-state legal Bar, the American Bar Association, the SC Young Lawyers and
information and resources for the SC Women Lawyers Associations.
domestic violence, including 496 Bramson Court, Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
specific info for teens and tel 843.654.7574
immigrants, custody & email: ereidgreen@me.com
kidnapping laws and safety
planning advice. non-profit organizations
www.WomensLaw.org
The American Heart Association
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but it can largely be
prevented. Join the Go Red Movement to receive a free red
dress pin and life-saving information. Take the Heart CheckUp
for a free, personalized risk assessment today.
tel 1.888.MY.HEART
www.goredforwomen.org
See our ad page 33
The Center for Women

The Center for Women is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing resources to help all women find
what they need to be successful every day. The Center
offers support groups, individual counseling, referral and
information and educational outreach programs. For a
current schedule of events contact the Center at:
129 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tel 843.763.7333
email: info@c4women.org
www.c4women.org
Lowcountry Local First

The vision of Lowcountry Local First is to see every resident
of the Lowcountry shift an additional 10% of their purchasing
to local independent businesses and farms, and in doing so
transform our local economy!
1345 Avenue G #AA, North Charleston, SC 29405
tel 843.740.5444
www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org
professional resources
BUSY WOMAN tips
Advice at the Drop of a Hat

Archie Burkel – Event Speaker
Ever feel like hanging up your hat? Don’t! Inspiration can
Business Insurance be pulled out of that hat. With Archie Burkel, Top Hat of
Are you and your business The Hat Ladies of Charleston, as speaker at your next event,
properly protected and insured? everyone will leave with something to hang her hat on.
Talk with a trusted agent about email: hatladies@aol.com
your business’ insurance needs www.hatladies.org
including:
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
• General Liability Insurance - . . .where business and community meet
covers accident, injuries and Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an organization that
claims of negligence was there for your business – you know, really there
• Product Liability Insurance - when you needed it? Well, you’re in luck. The Charleston
consider if you manufacture, Metro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization
distribute, wholesale or retail that has what it takes to build a strong business community.
a product Your Chamber membership delivers business resources,
community leadership, professional development,
• Professional Liability networking opportunities, and so much more!
Insurance - protects against Find out what we can do for you.
malpractice, errors and 4500 Leeds Avenue, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC 29405
negligence services provided tel 843.577.2510
www.charlestonchamber.net
• Commercial Property
Insurance - covers loss and
Harbour Club
damage of company property
The Harbour Club sits in the heart of historic Charleston.
• Home-Based Business The Club offers several rooms to meet any capability
Insurance - Don’t rely on that you are looking for. We offer business lunches
your homeowner’s insurance and all day meetings to corporate outings.
to cover your business. Most 35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC 29401
policies limit loss of business tel 843.723.9680
property and don’t cover losses email: kelly.killeen@ourclub.com
away from the home. For more www.harbour-charleston.com
information, visit: sba.gov See our ad page 61
Women at Work
Supporting the professional growth and development of
business women throughout the Charleston area. Monthly
lunch meetings, a website listing and participation in the
member-to-member discount program are just some of the
benefits of membership. Visit the website for details on
meetings and membership. We look forward to seeing
you at our next meeting!
www.womenatworkinc.com
34 dining & entertaining Lowcountry
women
recommended
bakeries
WildFlour Pastry
Wild, out-of-the-box pastries and desserts.
Pastry Chef Lauren Mitterer serves up deconstructed yet
elegant versions of comfort favorites using local and seasonal
ingredients, like double chocolate cookies, sweet & savory
scones and the legendary “Sticky Bun Sunday”. Grab a spot
in a cozy booth or on the patio of the Cannonborough shop or
call ahead to order for pickup. Specialty cakes and desserts
available for all occasions.
73 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
BUSY WOMAN tips tel 843.327.2621
www.wildflourpastrycharleston.com
catering
Cru Catering
Shaken or Stirred? Eclectic Modern American Cuisine
Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including
Shake cocktails when they
in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private
include fruit juices, cream,
parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help
syrup or any other thick mixers.
coordinate pre-planned menus for groups for every occasion –
Shaking your cocktail creates a
everything from take-out brunch, lunch and dinners to on-site
cloudy look at first, which will
hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals.
clear up within a few minutes.
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2011 by
Stirring is a more gentle
Charleston City Paper readers
technique for mixing cocktails
Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate
and is used to delicately combine
1784 Harmon Street, Charleston, SC 29405
distilled spirits.
tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439
www.crucatering.com
See our ad page 37
restaurants
Cru Café
Enjoy the best in upscale comfort food, indoor and
outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied
menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
18 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.534.2434
www.crucafe.com
See our ad page 37
Gaulart and Maliclet French Café
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Fast and French : Entering our 26th year of friendly service
and casual good French food.
98 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.577.9797
www.fastandfrench.org
Tides Folly Beach and Blu Restaurant and Bar

Folly Beach’s uber-cool restaurant Blu takes full advantage of Pomegranate
its prime real estate by showcasing the amazing oceanfront Lemonade
view from every corner. Nestled within Tides Folly Beach the Looking for a refreshing drink
restaurant and hotel are filled with tourists and locals alike, to serve when the temperatures
enjoying a staycation or the well-concocted cocktails and a climb? Try this recipe for
great sharing menu. Blu stands alone as the place for a get- Pomegranate Lemonade, a new
together with friends, that romantic dinner or the go-to spot twist on an old favorite.
when entertaining out of town guests.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday Brunch. Ingredients:
One Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439 3 tablespoons of sugar,
tel 843.588.6464 ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice,
www.tidesfollybeach.com 1 cup of pomegranate juice,
See our ad page 63 2 ½ cups of water
and crushed ice
• Combine sugar and lemon

juice. Stir well.
• Mix the lemon mixture and

pomegranate juice.
• Add 2 ½ cups of water.
Makes four, eight ounce servings.
“When making pasta, I go ahead & make the entire

box. After I’ve used what is needed, I coat the
remaining pasta in olive oil & then store it in a
baggie in the fridge. That way, next time I need
some noodles they are already ready!”
- VIRGINIA M. LEE, President, Women at Work
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camps
RiverDogs Baseball Camps

June 13 – 15 and July 6 – 8
Take lessons from the NY Yankees single A RiverDogs
players, coaches and staff! Spend 3 days receiving
specialized instruction on Pitching, Hitting, Bunting,
Fielding and Base Running.
$150 for 3 days 9am-1pm. Ages 6-13
Camper Receives: Group and One on One Instructions •
RiverDogs Camp T-shirt • Goodie Bag • Lunches
Contact us for detailed information!
tel 843.577.3647
BUSY WOMAN tips
www.riverdogs.com
children’s education
John Wesley United Methodist Church Day School

Serves children ages 2 months through 4 years old.
Save the Date 626 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
tel 843.766.3396
April 30 www.jwumchurch.org
Fam Jam at Children’s
Museum of the Lowcountry Little School at Grace Church
www.explorecml.org 2 year old – 5 year old kindergarten.
98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
May 7 - 9 tel 843.723.4575
Greek Festival www.gracechurchcharleston.org
Holy Trinity Greek
Orthodox Church clothing & accessories
http://www.greekorthodoxchs.org/
greekfest/ Southern Belles
A Children’s Clothier
May 12 - 15 Voted Charleston’s Best Children’s Shop five years in a row!
Harbor Fest Traditional, yet up-to-date clothing, sizes
http://www.scmaritime.org/ preemie to girl’s 16 and boy’s 14
charleston_harbor_fest.html Smocked apparel • Vineyard Vines • Zutano • Kissy Kissy •
Mulberribush • Plum • Hartstrings • Life Is Good • & More!
June 16 Gift items: Melissa & Doug (puzzles and toys) • Gund •
Big Chef/Little Chef Bunnies By The Bay • Monogramming • Reese Li Baby Bags
http://www.louieskids.org/ Southern Belles Shoes: an extensive selection of children’s
shoes for any occasion, including Geox • Tsukihoshi •
Have a calendar of family- Footmates • Lelli Kelly • Kid Express • Sun Sandals •
friendly events delivered to your Jumping Jacks • L’Amour • Angels and more.
inbox every month by signing up 280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
for the Every Busy Mom Buzz. (Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
EveryBusyWoman.com www.southernbellesonline.com
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betty buzz: color me betty

Need a quick activity for the kids while you’re on the go? Grab some crayons and let
them get Betty ready for spring!
betty buzz: YOUR HOSPITAL BAG
Have a baby on the way? Use this helpful list to get your bag ready ahead of time!
For Mom
❍ Outfit to wear home
❍ Shower Shoes
❍ 2 Nursing Bras
❍ Toiletries (Shampoo, Body Wash, Lotion,
Lip Balm, Face Wash, etc.)
❍ Makeup Bag
❍ Ponytail Holders
❍ Nursing Nightgown & Bathrobe
❍ Two Pillows (don’t forget one for dad)
❍ Socks & Bedroom Slippers
❍ Earplugs & Eye Mask
❍ Pen & Notepad
❍ Snacks
❍ Book & Magazines
❍ Nursing Breast Pads
❍ Dad’s Bag (change of clothes & toiletries)
For Baby
❍ Car seat & base installed
❍ Blanket
❍ Burp cloths
❍ Receiving Outfit
❍ Neck donut (in car seat)
❍ Socks & Mittens
❍ Hat
❍ Pacifier
❍ Diapers
Miscellaneous
❍ Camera & Charger
❍ Video Camera & tripod
❍ Phone list (moms, grandmothers, siblings, etc.)
❍ Phone & Phone charger
❍ Ipod & charger/speaker station
Furnishings & Accessories
BUSY WOMAN tips
Mark Your Calendar Baby Bloomers Home

For nurseries to tween rooms.
April 29
642 Coleman Boulevard, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
“Movie at the Joe” Event - Free!
tel 843.856.9277
The Dee Norton Lowcountry
www.babybloomershome.com
Children’s Center
www.DNLCC.org.
Maternity Clothing & Accessories
April 29 - May 7
North Charleston Arts Festival From Here to Maternity
www.northcharleston.org The Lowcountry’s favorite place for expectant moms to shop.
1055 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Suite 70,
April 30
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Fam Jam at
tel 843.884.8250
Children’s Museum of the
www.fromheretomaternitysc.com
Lowcountry
www.explorecml.org
pet services
May 7
Charleston Dog Show Barkley’s Pet Sitting Service
Benefits local animal rescue tel 843.327.8121
organizations www.barkleyspetsitting.com
www.charlestondogshow.com
May 7 - 9
Greek Festival at Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church
www.greekorthodoxchs.org/
greekfest/
May 8
Mother’s Day
May 12 - 15
Harbor Fest
www.scmaritime.org/charleston_
harbor_fest.html
May 21
2nd Annual Angel Walk
Benefits pediatric medullo-
blastoma research at MUSC.
www.theangelwalk.com
May 27 - June 12
Spoleto Festival USA
www.spoletousa.org
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
www. piccolospoleto.com
June 16
Big Chef/Little Chef “Just say no (when you can).”
www.louieskids.org - TINA ARNOLDI, Coastal Community Foundation
June 19
Father’s Day
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betty buzz: Summer Outdoor Safety

SUN & HEAT
❑ Use broad spectrum, SPF 15+ sunscreen and limit exposure during peak hours 10 am – 4 pm.
❑ Reapply sunscreen often, especially after water activities.
❑ Invest in sun-protective clothes, a good hat and sunglasses
❑ Stay well-hydrated and take frequent breaks during intense activities.
WATER & RECREATION

❑ Never leave a child unsupervised at pool, spa or in open water.
❑ Invest in American Red Cross certified swimming lessons.
❑ No diving in shallow water and always enter feet when depth or terrain under water is unknown.
❑ Use insect repellent.
❑ Check playground equipment before kids play on it and make sure your child’s clothing will not snag or
get caught in equipment.
❑ When riding bikes, skateboards, etc. wear appropriate protective gear (helmet, shin guards, knee pads, etc.)
GENERAL
❑ Teach your children to know and respect their environment – be aware of tides, currents and native species
(poison ivy, snakes, etc.) that can be dangerous and teach your child how to respond to specific situations.
❑ Sign the family up for a American Red Cross First Aid/CPR class. To find one near you, visit www.redcross.org.
42 fashion & accessories Lowcountry
women
recommended
Boutiques
Berlins for Women

A Charleston mainstay featuring contemporary clothing for
women.
116 King Street Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.723.5591
Magar Hatworks
Hand Made Custom Hats.
57 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tel 843.577.7740
www.magarhatworks.com
BUSY WOMAN tips
Sally Bettes
A desgner resort boutique.
tel 843.937.6211
www.shopsallybettes.com
Spring Fashion Trends Warren on King

Specializing in one-of-a-kind dresses and accessories.
Colors: Bright and bold! Pair 154 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
citrus colors like lime green, tel 843.724.9144
zesty orange and pink grapefruit www.warrenonking.com
with crisp whites.
CONsignment & vintage
Bottoms: It’s all about the 70’s.
Look for flared or wide legged South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
denim, high waisted shorts and “Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
full skirts. Visit one of our 3 LOCATIONS for Daily Arrivals and our
Mt Pleasant location for the state’s largest selection of vintage,
Tops: Halter tops, Boxy, cropped costume and estate jewelry.
styles, full silhouettes and classic A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support
dolman sleeves are in, as are The Center For Women in Charleston.
futuristic straps and cut-outs. Mt Pleasant: 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466;
tel 843.971.0552
Dresses: Forget less is more - John’s Island: 2863 Maybank Highway, John’s Island, SC 29455;
think long and flowing maxi- tel 843.971.0552
dresses in pretty florals, vibrant McClellanville Store: 10125 Highway 17 N,
colors or sheer fabrics. McClellanville. SC 29458; tel 843.887.4222
email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
Accessories: Complete the www.scthriftandresale.com
look with 70’s inspired chunky
bangles or a statement cuff,
wide obi wrap belts and woven
sandals or handbags in fun,
crayon colors.
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44 hair & skin care Lowcountry
women
recommended
bath & body
Carolina Eye Candy

Specializing in Xtreme Lash™ Eyelash Extensions that enhance
the natural beauty in women of all ages, eliminating the need
for mascara. Serving Charleston & Summerville!
tel 843.864.6996
www.lashesandmassage.com
See our ad page 53
Stella Nova Salon Spa & Esthetique

Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
BUSY WOMAN tips Make-Up Lessons & Applications. Wide Selection of
fragrances, make-up, bath & body, men’s grooming
& skincare from around the world.
tel 843.722.9797 or 800.577.NOVA
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
www.stella-nova.com
New Twists For Old ‘Dos day spas
Fishtail Braid
Separate hair into two sections. Spa at Charleston Place
Take a small piece from the Located on the 4th floor of the Charleston Place Hotel.
outer edge of the right section Parking validated for duration of spa visit.
and cross it over to the inner tel 843.937.8522
edge of the left. Repeat on the www.CharlestonPlaceSpa.com
other side and continue for the
length of your hair for a do that’s Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique
sure to turn heads! Stella Nova has the most sought-after &
accommodating day spa staff in Charleston.
Upscale Pony Massages. Facials. Natural Nails. Body Treatments.
After securing the elastic, take a Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
section of hair (small if you have (Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
long hair, but thicker if your hair Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
is short), and wrap it around the email: customercare@stella-nova.com
band until it is fully covered. www.stella-nova.com
Tuck it into the elastic for a
simple and elegant style.
Funky Bun
Create an elaborate but oh so
easy effect by braiding yours first.
Start with a ponytail; this will “Try to stay open-minded to new ideas!”
help you get the right placement - AMANDA BUNTING COMEN, Program Coordinator,
for your bun. Braid the length The Center for Women
of the pony and then wrap it
around to form a bun.
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hair removal
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio

Charleston’s Premier Studio for gentle, natural
& environmentally friendly hair removal.
Perfect Sunless Tan Offering services from brows to brazillians.
Sugar adheres to the hair and dead skin cells only
Get a gorgeous, golden glow
meaning an appointment at Sweet 185 leaves you
without exposing yourself to the
not only hair free but exfoliated as well!
sun’s harmful rays.
Prep: Wax or shave 24 hours tel 843.329.3500
prior to using a sunless tanner. www.mysweet185.com
Exfoliate your skin generously, See our ad page 20
paying extra attention to rough
spots like elbows and knees. hair salons
This will prevent your tan from
looking splotchy and keep you Katz Hair Studio
glowing for longer. Design • Color • Kindness
Cover: Use a barrier cream Cut, Color & Waxing
on hands and feet to prevent Coppola Keratin Smoothing System for
them from turning dark and 100% no frizz for 5 months!
looking unnatural. Apply clear 1939 D Maybank Highway, James Island, SC 29412
nail polish on your fingertips tel 843.406.1119
and toes to protect them from See our ad page45
discoloration.
Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique
Apply: Moisturize your skin Voted Best Salon by City Paper for 8 years. Since 1991.
for smooth application. Apply Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
tanner evenly working from the (Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
feet up. If using a spray, aim Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
for long strokes. If using with email: customercare@stella-nova.com
a lotion or cream, make sure to www.stella-nova.com
apply in a circular motion to
prevent streaking.
Dry: Do not shower for at least nail care
8 hours after applying sunless
tanner. Try applying at night Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio & Boutique
before you go to bed. Wear Organic Nails for your health & wellbeing
loose, dark clothing to protect Traditional Bowl Style • Odorless, Water Based Polish
your sheets. Avoid exercise, Safe, Pure & Non-Toxic
since sweating will cause your 476 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tan to streak. email: christina@sweetbodysugaring.com
www.my sweet185.com
Moisturize: Moisturize your skin
daily to maintain the longevity of
your tan and
prevent discoloration.
Fix: Notice splotchy, uneven
spots? Use natural ingredients to
remove. The acid from a half of
a lemon rubbed on trouble spots
will help. Also try massaging
baking soda onto damp skin in
gentle circles to exfoliate.
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women
recommended
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Concierge Services
YuDu
Personal Concierge Services
We give you your precious time back so you
can focus on the priorities in life!
Concierge services for individuals and corporations
who need tasks completed quickly and effectively.
1) register for a yudu list at www.yudulist.com and
purchase your block of time
2) submit your errands
3) relax!
Services include: Pick up groceries • Feed & walk pets • BUSY WOMAN tips
Deliver coffee or lunch • Make reservations • Research
providers • Deliver contracts • Pick up dry cleaning •
No task is too small or large!
tel 843.972.4008
email: contact@yudulist.com
www.yudulist.com
See our ad page 49
Gardening Tips
framing from the Pros
Charleston Parks Conservancy
Artizom Frame Gallery Charleston Parks Conservancy
Artizom is a custom picture frame gallery conveniently located offers a wide range of how-to,
in the heart of downtown Charleston at 334 East Bay Street. beginner through advanced
Locally owned and operated for nearly 10 years, the husband classes to help you in the garden.
and wife team are both native Charlestonians who graduated For a schedule:
from the fine art department at the College of Charleston. www.charlestonparks
They offer museum quality, conservation framing for fine art, conservancy.com.
photographs, prints, posters, mirrors, textiles and collectibles
as well as replace broken picture frame glass. Clemson Extension
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm Special events held throughout
Ansonborough Shopping Ctr, 334 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401 the year.
tel 843.723.3726 http://www.clemson.edu/
www.artizom.com extension/
Gardening Class with Hyam’s

“I am totally in love with the floral print shoe for Garden Center Staff
spring! It’s like a beautiful garden for the feet. Learn how to plant your
It’s that one key item that can take a sleek favorite flowers and trees.
monochromatic or solid color outfit to playful chic.
James Island Rec Complex
Don’t forget pattern on pattern is a great trend
again this season to have fun with and what better May 13 & June 24
way to complete that thought then $10/class includes supplies
with floral print shoes.” 843.795.5678
- AYOKA LUCAS,
Style Director, Charleston Magazine
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BUSY WOMAN tips furnishing & accessories
South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store

Visit one of our 3 LOCATIONS for Daily Arrivals.
A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support
The Center For Women in Charleston.
Mt Pleasant: 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466;
tel 843.971.0552
Spring Clean Your Home John’s Island: 2863 Maybank Highway, John’s Island, SC 29455;
Make a Plan tel 843.971.0552
Create a list outlining your plan McClellanville Store: 10125 Highway 17 N,
of attack or visit Charleston. McClellanville, SC 29458; tel 843.887.4222
EveryBusyWoman.com - Features email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
to print out a pre-made list. www.scthriftandresale.com
See our ad page 43
Get Organized
gardening & landscaping
Before you get started, make sure
that you have everything that
you need in one place. If your O’Dell Landscaping
house isn’t organized, now is a A family-owned, landscaping company that
great time to create systems for understands the Low Country’s unique micro-climate
maintaining order in your home. and the art of fine gardening.
Garden Maintenance • Decorative Masonry
Organizing expert, Stacy Crew’s Irrigation • Garden Renovation & Design
GOPACK Method breaks We look forward to creating a timeless, personalized
down organization into 4 easy landscape for you and your family.
steps: Group Objects; Purge; tel 843.556.7333
Assign; Contain; Keep it Up. email: odelllandscaping@comcast.net
(myorganizedlifestyle.com) www.odelllandscaping.com
Get Started
Throw open the windows, put
on some music and delegate
specific tasks to the kids.
“I just discovered www.myfridgefood.com!

You key in what you’ve got in the fridge-it gives
you recipes. Saves me time when all my creative
juices run out when dinner time rolls around.”
- ELIZABETH HALL, The Branding Garden
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LBB Savings & Coupons clip & save!
Amy Kay Photography Lowcountry Eats
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pages 23 + 58 page 56
• $25 off sitting fee Complimentary signature drink for your event with
• Free 16 x 20 Bridal Portrait Canvas Print with wed- booking.
dings booked before August.
Nancy Dowdall Photography
Cluu Cards page 58
page 23 Free engagement session if book wedding before July.
10% off your order
Southern Protocol
Edward Jones: Aimee Kitto page 65
page 28 Receive $25 off a package
Free Financial Assessment Report and Portfolio Review.
Elite Dance
page 22 look for the Every Busy Woman Coupon sign
New Student Special! 3 half-hour private lessons or throughout the book for savings!
2 half-hour private lessons & 2 classes for $65
interior designers
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Ginger Brewton Interiors

Full service, high-end residential and commercial interior design
Chic, Comfortable, Sophisticated
Named one of the 20 designers to watch (2010) in the US
by House Beautiful magazine.
Bring Spring Indoors tel 843.270.7491
Liven up your decor for the email: info@gingerbrewtoninteriors.com
season with these easy ideas: www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com
pest control
• Place fresh cut flowers
from the garden in vases Barrier Pest Services
around the house We offer lifetime termite bonds, guaranteed pest control
• Use throw pillows in services, moisture services, and Cl-100 reports.
vibrant colors to change the 7335 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC 29419
look of your room tel 843.225.8250
• Fun and colorful tablecloths email: trip@barrierpestservices.com
and place settings transform www.barrierpestservices.com
your dining room table
• A new door mat, a wreath
and some fresh potted plants
welcome spring to your doorway
• Change the linens and quilt in
your bedroom for a fresh look;
store the duvet
• Switch out thick throw
blankets for wraps in lighter
weights and colors
• Move and rearrange
accessories so that the ones
that reflect the season take
center stage
“Use RemembertheMilk.com for

planning and organizing.”
- MARYANN REID-SIMMONS, Author/Editor
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THE
bride GUIDE
Here comes the bride and with her –

lots of things on the to do list! Whether you
are a bride, a mother of the bride or a supportive
friend, The Bride Guide lists only vendors
who have been recommended by busy,
Lowcountry women.
Exclusive content, including a
Wedding Workbook, is available at
EveryBusyWoman.com. Be sure to sign up
for the Busy Bride Buzz eNewsletter to
stay up to date as the big day approaches.
Enjoy!
Betty
accommodations
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Charleston Place
tel 843.722.4900
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Bakeries
Bridal Shower Games Ashley Bakery

For The Sentimental Bride 1662 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
Recipe For Success: Have each tel 843.763.4125
guest contribute advice on slips www.ashleybakery.com
of paper and put them in a
recipe box for the bride. Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal
tel 843.795.6114
For The Bride www.weddingcakesbyjimsmeal.com
Who Can Laugh At Herself
What He Said: This game bartending services
requires you to interview the

groom beforehand. Then, put ICEBOX Bar Services
the bride on the spot by testing Outstanding, high quality event bar services offering fresh,
her to see how well she knows innovative and exciting beverage ideas. Our many packages
her hubby! offer the ability to customize bar service to accommodate
your every need. We are committed to delivering the best
For The Bride Who Loves quality service and products with expert bartenders trained
Project Runway in the latest techniques of mixology, speed techniques, and
The Gown Game: Have guests customer service. Now offering free beverage
compete in a beautiful wedding consultations and client cocktail tastings.
gown making contest…using Professional & Friendly • Fully Insured
only rolls of toilet paper. Standard & Tailored Bar Packages
145-A Williman Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tel 843.407.0473
email: info@iceboxbar.com
www.iceboxbar.com
beauty
Carolina Eye Candy

Specializing in Xtreme Lash™ Eyelash Extensions that enhance
the natural beauty in women of all ages, eliminating the need
for mascara. You will wake up in the morning looking as
beautiful as you did when you went to sleep and never have to
worry about running mascara. There are different lash styles to
choose from, so please visit the website for more information!
Serving Summerville and surrounding areas!
tel 843.864.6996
www.lashesandmassage.com
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The Spa at Charleston Place

Located on the 4th Floor of Charleston Place Hotel,
in the heart of downtown Charleston.
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tel 843.937.8522
Toast the Moment
There are generally 3 speeches Stella Nova Salon Spa
given during a wedding Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
reception: The bride’s father’s Stella Nova is the bridal expert, let us prepare you for the aisle.
speech, the bridegroom’s speech Bridal Gifts, Bridal Suite. Outcall Hair & Make-Up.
and the best man’s speech. 292 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.577.2500,
(Store) 843.722.9797
or 800.577.NOVA
www.stella-nova.com
See our ad back cover
Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio

& Organic Boutique
The only sweet spot in Charleston providing
the most accommodating, unique and upscale venue
for your bridal soiree.
Customized Bridal & Bachelorette Events •
Full Menu of Sugaring and Holistic Skin and Body Therapies •
Oxygen in our Zero Gravity Chairs •
Private Event Space • Complimentary Parking •
Bridal Party Gift Baskets • Catering
Call and speak with our studio’s event concierge
to plan your sweet day!
tel 843.329.3500
www.mysweet185.com
See our ad page 43
bridal events
The Charleston Bridal Show

This is your special invitation to the most unique bridal show
of the year! On July 10th, 2011, A Wonderful Wedding®
hosts The Charleston Bridal Show at The Gaillard Municipal
Auditorium, in the destination wedding capital of Downtown
Charleston. Please join us and 60+ vendors in an interactive
environment from Noon to 5PM. Admission is $10 at the door.
Bridal Fashion • Music & Entertainment • Hors D’oeuvres &
Cake Samples • The Latest Wedding Decor & Props
tel 843.795.7544
www.awonderfulwedding.com
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Settings
Your Table • Your Party • Your Life
1956 Maybank Highway, The Terrace Plaza,
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James Island, SC 29412
tel 843.795.5995

www.settingsllc.com
Wedding Registry Tips
bridal showers & parties
Be An Early Bird: Register as
soon as possible! Your guests
Cru Cafe
might want to buy a gift right
Located in the of heart of historic, downtown Charleston in
away, and if your registry isn’t
a classic 18th century Charleston single-style home,
set up yet, their generosity could
Cru Café offers the perfect setting for a rehearsal dinner,
lead to excess or unwanted
bridal luncheon or bridal shower. Guests can enjoy indoor
items. Don’t feel pressured to
and outdoor porch seating, gourmet comfort food, a wine list
only register for classic items like
tailored to the varied menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
china and flatware; register for
18 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401
the things you want!
tel 843.534.2434
email: info@crucafe.com Bring Him With You:
www. crucafe.com Registering is supposed to be
See our ad page 57 fun! Include your hubby in this
activity, and make sure he gets
Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio to make some final decisions too
& Organic Boutique (think electronics for him and
customized bridal & bachelorette events kitchen items for you).
Know The Return Policy:
tel 843.329.3500
Be aware of your stores’ policies
www.mysweet185.com
in case you change your mind
See our ad page 43
or realize that you registered
for too many items.
catering
Add Variety: Make sure that
Cru Catering you hit all price points so your
Eclectic Modern American Cuisine guests don’t feel pressured or
More than just a catering service, we present a team of event overwhelmed. Think about what
specialists and culinary experts who will assist you in creating your grandparents can afford
the ultimate experience - from hors d’oeuvres to specialty versus what your old college
beverages and multiple course menus for 2 to 2,000 people. roommate can afford. Also,
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2011 by make sure you update your
Charleston City Paper readers registry often so that late gift
Voted the Best of Weddings 2010 Pick by The Knot purchasers still have options.
1784 Harmon Street, Charleston, SC 29405 Don’t Forget To Say Thanks:
tel 843.534.2433 Thank-you notes for gifts
email: info@crucatering.com received before the wedding
www.crucatering.com should be sent within two weeks
See our ad page 57 of their arrival. Notes for gifts
received on or after the wedding
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month of your return from
the honeymoon. Make sure to
mention the gift and
sender by name.
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Lowcountry Eats
Delicious Southern Cuisine
made with Fresh and Local Ingredients
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The Right Veil Weddings • Corporate Events • Social Occasions

Using fresh, local ingredients and homemade, family
When selecting a wedding veil,
recipes, we not only provide you with a service but create an

consider your height, and the experience. Our attention to detail and our commitment to
details and length of your dress. great food married with our local roots make us the perfect
• If under 5’4”, an choice for any event, large or small.
elbow-length veil is ideal. 2872 Azalea Drive, Building 1, Charleston, SC 29405
• Those over 5’7” should tel 843.747.1100
consider a veil that reaches email: info@lowcountryeats.com
to the fingertips. www.lowcountryeats.com
• And for those brides who Contract a wedding with us and when
fall in between, you mention this ad receive a complimentary
either style will work. signature drink for your event!
See our ad page 59
children’s wear
Southern Belles
Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for
Weddings and Special Occasions
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
See our ad page 37
dance lessons
Elite Dance International Studio and Apparel

Worried about stepping on each others feet for that first
wedding dance? Let us show you how fun and easy it is —
even if you’ve never danced before! Our wedding dance
instruction packages also make a perfect gift idea for:
- Your son or daughter’s upcoming wedding
- A surprise for your fiance
- Holiday Gift Certificates
Make your first dance a special memory! We can help you
look great dancing at your wedding. We’re happy to help
with any questions you may have.
709 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Second Floor,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
tel 843.654.1011
www.elitedancecharleston.com
New Student Special! 3 half-an-hour
private lessons or 2 half-an-hour
private lessons & 2 classes for $65
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12 MONTHS BEFORE
❍ Set a budget
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❍ Select a theme, colors, etc.
❍ Ceremony date, time and site

❍ Reserve the reception site
❍ Attendants
❍ Pick Caterer, Florist, Officiant
❍ Photographer/Videographer
❍ Music - ceremony and reception
❍ Wedding dress, headpiece and accessories
9 MONTHS BEFORE
❍ Register for china, gifts, etc.
❍ Plan the honeymoon!
❍ Save the date cards
6 MONTHS BEFORE
❍ Order bridesmaid’s and flower girl’s dresses
❍ Current visas and passports?
❍ Discuss rehearsal dinner with groom
4 MONTHS BEFORE
❍ Invitations, programs and stationery
❍ Order formal wear for groom and attendants
❍ Mother’s dresses ordered
❍ Book hair and makeup
❍ Wedding & groom’s cake
2 MONTHS BEFORE
❍ Final fitting
❍ Finalize details: procession, seating chart, etc.
❍ Gifts for bridal party
❍ Shoes, stockings, garter and purse
❍ Cake knife and champagne glasses for toast
❍ Guest registration book
❍ Wedding rings
❍ Select who will be in charge of what: handing
out programs, etc.
❍ Plan your getaway - car, carriage, etc.
6 - 8 WEEKS BEFORE
❍ Mail invitations
❍ Send announcement to newspaper
2 WEEKS BEFORE
❍ Marriage license
❍ Put all necessities in one bag
1 WEEK BEFORE
❍ Check in with all service providers
1 - 2 DAYS BEFORE
❍ Pack Emergency Kit
❍ Get plenty of sleep!
❍ Have fun!
invitations & stationery
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Invitation Tips CluuCards

Custom Magnetic Cards
• Order extras for keepsakes
Shower Invitations • Save the Dates
or last minute additions to the
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Custom Design Services Available

guest list.
tel 703.655.8883
• Order extra envelopes to
www.cluucards.com
allow for mistakes and have
Mention The Little Black Book to
them delivered early to begin
receive a 10% discount
addressing them.
• Use black ink for addressing,
jewelry
and do not abbreviate anything.
• If you enclose a response card,
It Fitz Jewelry
stamp and pre-address it.
by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
• Mail your invitations 4 – 6
We specialize in customized jewelry for the bride,
weeks prior to the wedding!
mother of the bride/groom and the bridal party that captures
the essence of your special day, creating a timeless,
one-of-a-kind keepsake. Visit the online gallery and
contact Nikki for a design consultation.
tel 843.343.3242
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
photographers
Amy-Marie Kay Photography

From engagement photos and bridal portraits to capturing the
magic of your special day - I work with you to get the look and
shots you want to preserve the memories for a lifetime.
tel 843.270.2147  
email: amymarie.kay@gmail.com 
www.amymariekay.com
Free 16 x 20 Bridal Portrait Canvas Print
with weddings booked before August.
Nancy Dowdall Photography

Let us capture what you treasure.
A very talented documentary wedding, and beach family
photographer who specializes in natural children portraiture
and artistic wedding photography.
With over 20 years experience Nancy Dowdall is
sure to capture the true spirit of your day.
tel 843.608.6400
email: lowcophotos@gmail.com
www.lowcophotos.com
Free Engagement Session if book wedding before July.
See our ad page 61
Taylor Stewart Photography

Taylor Stewart offers candid, documentary-style wedding
photography and innovative portraiture.
3226 E-5 Maybank Highway, Suite E-5, Johns Island, SC 29455
tel 843.557.1468
www.taylorstewartphotography.com
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Belle Couture Bridal

We take pride in offering every bride personal attention and a
relaxing experience. Come see why we are the “must shop”
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destination for bridal gowns in Charleston, SC…it’s not just

about the gown, it’s the whole experience!
100 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Make the Moment Happen tel 843.881.3449
email: sarah@bellecouturebridal.com
Have you envisioned your
www.BelleCoutureBridal.com
wedding day since you were
a little girl? Tap into those
Maddison Row
memories and write down the
Bridal Chic
moments you have imagined.
Compile a checklist to review
tel 843.720.7979
with your wedding planner or
email: info@maddisonrow.com
coordinator. For example:
www.maddisonrow.com
• Ceremony: Do you want to
take a moment to look at your wedding event venues
loved ones gathered “behind”
you? Is there a special poem, Drayton Hall
scripture or passage you’d like? A timeless setting on the Ashley River for
unforgettable weddings.
• Pictures: Make a list of the
3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
pictures you want to have taken
tel 843.769.2600
and give to your photographer.
www.draytonhall.org
• Dances: Along with Father/
Daughter dance, list the others The Harbour Club
you’d like to take a turn with like The Harbour Club sits in the heart of historic Charleston. The
granddad or best girl friends. 200-year-old building and terrace overlooking the city, offer an
atmosphere symbolic of southern hospitality for parties up to
• The Getaway: Are you
300. Allow us create a day to carry you through forever.
running down an aisle dodging
bird seed or strolling under 35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tossed rose petals? tel 843.723.9680
email: kelly.killeen@ourclub.com
www.harbour-charleston.com
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Lowcountry Park Venues

Launch a lifetime of memories at one of our picturesque
event venues, among the Charleston area’s most popular
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wedding locales. From historic charm to sweeping views, the

Lowcountry Park Venues are storybook southern settings.
Cooper River Room

Registry Checklist: Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
For the Kitchen Stunning panorama.
o 1 set of pots and pans Founders Hall
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
(1 stock pot, 2 sauté pans, Airy sustainability.
1 sauce pan) Legare Waring House
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
o 1 set of knives (one of each: Traditional grace.
paring knife, chef ’s knife, bread tel 843.852.2965
www.LowcountryParkVenues.com
knife and serrated knife)
o 8 steak knives Lowndes Grove
Nestled on 14 stunning acres on the Ashley River,
o 1 standing mixer Lowndes Grove is an unrivaled Lowcountry setting
for truly unique weddings.
o 1 blender
266 St. Margaret Street, Charleston, SC 29403
o 1 coffeemaker tel 843.853.1810
email: info@patpropevents.com
o 2 cutting boards www.lowndesgrove.com
o 1 set each of measuring
South Carolina Aquarium
cups and spoons Of all the fish in the sea, you have finally found the one,
o 1 set of mixing bowls now begins the search for your happily-ever-after-day location.
Look no further. From the breathtaking sight of the Charleston
o 1 set of cooking utensils
Harbor to the gorgeous aquatic views of our tanks, the
(spatula, whisk, slotted South Carolina Aquarium is the perfect shell for your big
celebration. In our green facility, rest easy knowing we
and wooden spoons)
work with sustainable vendors, have convenient
o Salt and pepper shakers access to downtown, places for ceremonies and
o 2 covered casserole dishes receptions, and on-site planning professionals
to help make your day flawless.
o 3 baking sheets 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
o A cake pan, a pie pan tel 843.579.8656
email: SpecialEvents@scaquarium.org
and a bundt pan http://scaquarium.org/Events/weddings/weddings.html
o Oven mitts
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Tides Folly Beach

Thinking of a casual ceremony on the beach or an elegant,
black-tie gathering? With the beach right outside our doors and
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over 4,000 square feet of flexible event space we have the

ideal location. Our professional staff will guide you effortlessly
through the process of planning your special day. Located nine

Registry Checklist: short miles from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach
For the Dining Room offers spectacular sunrises and seaside ambiance. To learn
more about planning a wedding at the beach, send us an email,
o 12-piece set of formal china give us a call or schedule a tour to see the hotel in person.
o 12-piece set of everyday One Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
tel 843.588.6464
dinnerware email: Blair Stegall, Catering Sales Manager - 843.588.6469,
bstegall@tidesfollybeach.com
o Set of serving dishes and www.tidesfollybeach.com
bowls to match the above See our ad page 63
o 2 serving platters wedding planners
o 1 gravy boat
Blue Planet Green Events
o 12 water glasses We weave eco-friendly, sustainable practices into every detail
o 8 white wine glasses, of your event be it the romantic wedding of your dreams,
a corporate function or a fundraiser. We believe that there
8 red wine glasses
are many ‘shades of green’. Whether you focus on making
o 8 high ball glasses just one element of your event green or going all out - let us
share our expertise with you. There are many eco-friendly
o 8 old-fashioned glasses
options for all budgets all throughout the Lowcountry and we
o 12 Champagne glasses are here to lead you to them! Contact us to learn more about
our customizable event planning services or to schedule a
o 8 mugs
complimentary consultation.
o 12-piece set of silver tel 843.633.1638
o 12-piece set of everyday email: info@blueplanetgreenevents.com
www.blueplanetgreenevents.com
flatware
o 1 tea service (tray, pot, Distinctive Events
wedding coordination, design and consulting
sugar and creamer) 115 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
o Serving utensils (large forks, tel 843.723.1355
email: shasha@distinctive-events.com
spoons, cheese knives)
www.distinctive-events.com
o 12 placemats
o 12 napkins and rings
o 2 table cloths
Southern Protocol
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Experts in flawless execution and stylish and charming
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details, we use our experience and fabulous relationships
with Charleston’s best vendors to make your wedding or
special event unforgettable. Our boutique size allows us to
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work closely with our clients, developing lasting friendships
that make the planning process fun and stress free. We are

committed to perfection and it shows in everything we do. Shower Your Attendants
Voted The Knot Best Of Weddings 2010.
When it comes time to show
tel 843.763.7780
your closest girlfriends and
email: contact@southernprotocol.com
family how much you appreciate
www.southernprotocol.com
their participation in your
$25 off a package
wedding, think creatively.
See our ad page 67
You don’t have to give the same
gift to every person.
wedding rentals
• Tickets to a show
All Occasions • A movie-themed gift basket
The Party & Event Division of AAA Rentals •A spa treatment or
3555 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, 29405 gift certificate
tel 843.554.6334, fax 843.744.3701 • A photo album with
email: partyinsc@aol.com pics of you both
www.alloccasionsparty.com • A hand-knitted scarf or throw
•Homemade goodies
Distinctive Events from your kitchen
Creating your distinctive vision through • Magazine subscriptions
infinitely creative design. • A charm bracelet with one
Our designers find the best possible resources, pulling from wedding charm
our extensive inventory of state-of-the-art design materials, • A necklace with a meaningful
as well as utilizing local vendors that we trust. Floral and pendant
foliage designers, lighting, draping and event specialists • A monogrammed travel
work together with our planning and logistics team to perfectly jewelry case with her jewelry for
plan and produce your dream wedding design. the wedding inside
We listen, hear your ideas, share in your dreams, and help • A monogrammed
you create the day you will remember for a lifetime! handkerchief they can
115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401 use on the big day
tel 843.723.1355
email: shasha@distinctive-events.com
www.distinctive-events.com
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Event DRS
Dining Rental Solutions
Providing you with a complete resource for all your event
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rental needs. Known throughout Charleston for our amazing

selection, great customer service, and can-do attitude.
We pride ourselves on providing quality products at a

Emergency reasonable price. We have all the rental equipment
Wedding Day Kit to make your next event spectacular!
Farm Tables + Benches + Custom Bars
No need to say, “If only I had my China + Flatware + Glassware
_____” on your big day! Gather Tables + Chairs + Specialty Linens
the following things together to Now offering Free Rental Consultations for our Monarch
make your own wedding day Crystal Glassware and Customizable Fine China.
“emergency kit.” Photos courtesy of Juliet Elizabeth; julietelizabeth.com.
145-A Williman Street, Charleston, SC 29403
• Band-Aids tel 843.407.0473
• Any medications you email: info@eventdrscharleston.com
may need www.eventdrscharleston.com
• Bobby pins Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing

• Make-up 3875 Meeting Street, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.766.3366 or 800.932.5381
• Hairspray www.snydereventrentals.com
• Clear nail polish (for
pantyhose runs)
• Brush
• Tissues
• Baby powder or white chalk
(for covering stains)
• Comfortable shoes
• Safety pins
• Spare pantyhose/stockings
As a bridesmaid you have tons of duties!

One duty that you should always add to your list
is to pack some Hollywood Tape (or another strong
double-sided tape that adheres to fabric) for wedding
day apparel mishaps. That way if a hem comes loose,
straps are sliding off (shoe straps or spaghetti
straps!) or a seam busts on a tight bridesmaid dress,
you can easily mend the problem!
- LINDY SHEALY, Southeastern Wildlife Expo
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