Mark your calendar, beautiful: we’re inviting you to join us in the New Year for a full week chock-full of wedding inspiration and signature experiences right here in Charleston! We’re talking luxury fashion showcases, floral workshops, pop-up fêtes, book signings, venue tours… Oh, and more than a dozen celebrity wedding pros and A-list designers  – not to mention the gurus of Martha Stewart […]

Break out the Brackish bowties & fall fancy – it’s the season for stylish winter soirees in Charleston (hooray!). And what better accessory than a fun, festive cocktail to sip through the celebrations? Pull up a chair, and let the PPHG event experts shake up your holiday occasion with these fun & fresh winter cocktail ideas. […]

Say hello to our latest addition to the seasoned culinary team at Patrick Properties – Banquet Chef Peden Rucker! Chef Peden brings to the table nearly a decade of experience in high-end weddings and events, where his expertly tailored menus and thoughtful presentation shine brighter than that winning smile. Hard to believe a career in the […]

Tell us if this sounds familiar: the holidays are here before you know it, and between all the season’s greetings & social invitations, squeezing in your company get-together is like a game of calendar tug of war. We’ve been there! And today we’re sharing three great ideas to consider when holiday party-planning for the corporate […]

Ever ask a Charleston local what they love most about autumn in this coastal town? We’ll tell you: it’s oyster roast season! This distinctly Lowcountry tradition combines our favorite pastimes: quality time with family & friends, a fresh no-frills meal and an occasion to revel in gorgeous fall weather with Charleston’s most scenic backdrops. Don’t […]

We’re about to drop some serious insider knowledge from the PPHG events team, because springtime in Charleston is every bit as enchanting as you’ve imagined – and the best part? The season begins a full month earlier than many other destinations! If you’re thinking about an early spring wedding date, let us show you why […]

Travel + Leisure magazine just took your destination wedding to the next level: That’s right, Charleston couples – you can now revel in the distinction of welcoming friends and family to the #1 City in the World! The exciting news, announced just last week as part of the magazine’s 2016 World’s Best Awards, makes our […]

From custom cocktails to a manly main course, today, we’re sharing our favorite wedding menu must-haves that are just for the gents. Because as they say, man cannot live on canapes alone. A Good, Stiff Drink Whether Dad’s a whiskey connoisseur or your mister loves a classic gin and tonic, you’ll keep spirits high during […]

It’s no secret that Charleston is a top summer travel destination – the days are long, the ocean breezes warm and the living is… well, you know. Think baseball games and beach chairs, art strolls and farmer’s markets, riverfront barbecues, scenic boat cruises and cocktail hour in the shade of a wide Southern porch. Sounds […]

This is one of the questions our Patrick Properties event team hears most often from couples who become engaged throughout the year – or who fear they’ve waited too long to start planning. The short answer: Yes! There is still plenty of time to get married this year, and we’re here to show you why. […]