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Arguably one of the easier ways to personalize your wedding weekend, favors are the couple’s chance to kick it up a notch with their creativity. Whether you choose miniature bottles of limoncello, custom koozies with a hand-drawn sketch of your pup, or bags full of your favorite snacks to welcome your guests to Charleston for […]

Deeply rooted in history (going as far back as 800 B.C.E.), bound by timeless tradition, and inspired by ever-changing fashion trends, flowers are an important piece to the wedding day puzzle. Brides in ancient Egypt carried bundles of wheat to encourage fertility. In ancient Greece, garlands and crowns of olive branches, orange blossoms, and herbs […]

Let’s be honest: a well-dressed bar is the best guest at any event. From bubbles or crisp white wine to bourbon on the rocks, the bar is where the party begins. It’s the first thing guests locate after the ceremony and before hors d’oeuvres are passed. It’s the place for conversation, for mingling over mixed […]

If you’re currently in the midst of planning your special day, the first thing you send out is the save the date. Usually a simple and straightforward piece, it serves to notify your guests of the wedding date and time so they can start making the necessary arrangements to attend. It also alerts them to […]

With all the inspiration out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when planning your wedding day. Colors, patterns, textures, layouts, menus, cake flavors… the list goes on and on. The more inspiration we take in, and the larger our Pinterest board grows, the more the original idea for our celebration can start to blur around […]

They say it takes a village, and that certainly holds true when planning a wedding. This month, we’re highlighting several local companies that successfully personalize, and help execute, those important details of your big day. One vendor that is sure to brighten up your event is AlphaLit! Erica + Carlos tied the knot last July […]

The iconic American Theater opened in 1942 as Charleston’s premier movie house. This Art Deco gem sits central downtown on historic King Street, making it the preferred venue for weddings and after parties. With proximity to Charleston’s best hotels, attractions, restaurants + bars, your loved ones are never more than a few steps away from […]

So frequently we learn the details of a couple’s big day from the perspective of the bride. But this month, PPHG’s giving you a closer View from the Groom! From personalized groomsmen gifts to grand arrivals, we absolutely love seeing the creativity from our PPHG grooms. Eric and his groomsmen (above) utilized the carriage house […]

Brunch… a southern tradition and everyone’s favorite excuse to add Champagne to orange juice. But what makes this mealtime so special, and should it have a place in your wedding week itinerary? From farewell brunches to brunch-themed weddings, PPHG can’t get enough of this egg-cellent trend! Below, we’re sharing a sneak peek from some of […]

Today, we’re giving you an inside look at the historic King Street venue, the American Theater… straight from the source! Hear directly from Caitlin + Tyler, who recently hosted their wedding reception at the American Theater, and get an inside look at their big day!?? “What a fun venue! We had the BEST DAY EVER, […]

Charleston is renowned for warm hospitality as much as for its uniquely rich history. Every October, Charleston residents literally open their doors to some of the Holy City’s most grand historical estates during the Fall Tour of Homes. Patrick Properties is equally proud to showcase its lovingly preserved National Historic Landmarks, so in today’s post, […]

“If you build residential, you help a family; if you build commercial, you help a community.” These prophetic words of visionary architect Will Evans would shape the future not only of one abandoned building at 446 King Street, but of the entire Upper King Street Design District. Charleston’s premier movie house first opened its doors […]