Category: Planning Tips

Tips & advice from the PPHG event pros

Ask the Experts: We just got engaged! Is a 2016 wedding in Charleston out of the picture?
Photo by Amelia + Dan

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. […]

You Said Yes! Five Things To Do Next
Photo by Lucy Cuneo

What are three little words we never get tired of hearing here at Patrick Properties? “We’re getting married!” That’s right, bride-to-be – we couldn’t be more excited for you & your Mr. in this brand new season. It’s your time to celebrate, daydream, cover any square of blank paper in your future monogram… but most importantly, embrace each day together before […]

Host a Year-end Celebration to Remember
Photo by Alice Keeney

It won’t be long before shiny silver and gold envelopes begin to fill your mailbox, heralding the holiday season’s arrival and a festive social calendar to match! If you’re planning to close 2015 with a soiree of your own, first ask yourself, “How can I elevate my celebration this year?”

Whether hosting a social cocktail hour, dinner reception or special event for employee appreciation, a few easy considerations can truly spread joy among your guests – especially in light of the hectic schedules that accompany this time of year. Start with a few tips from our Charleston event experts at Patrick Properties!

Relish Your Rehearsal Dinner in Charleston
Photo by Caroline Lima Benusa

We love any excuse for a celebration – especially when it’s accompanied by clinking glasses and a delicious menu – so naturally, we’re fans of the rehearsal dinner! Not only does this kick-off occasion heighten excitement for the big day; it’s your chance to give a warm welcome to friends, family and out-of-town guests, and […]

Picture Perfect: Tips to Bring Your Big Day into Focus
Photo by Amelia + Dan

Can you believe it’s August already? Hands up if you’re as excited as we are here at Patrick Properties: fall wedding season is just around the corner! If you’re saying “I Do” in September or October, this month is one of the most fun and exciting yet, as your big day comes into focus. Today, […]

The Brilliance of the Rehearsal Brunch

Brunch: is there any weekend ritual more revered here in the South? From leisurely get-together, to the elegant champagne soiree, Charlestonians make the most of this mid-morning meal. And if you’re planning a destination wedding in Charleston, it’s a tradition worth sharing with your out-of-town guests. In wedding etiquette, the ceremony rehearsal is typically followed […]

Celebrating Mom: Simple Touches on Your Wedding Day
Photo by Amelia + Dan

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of your big day, especially when you’re surrounded by so many of your favorite people who want to celebrate with you! But as we approach the second Sunday in May, we can’t help thinking about one special lady. If you’re fortunate to have a mom you […]

Three Reasons to Plan a Destination Wedding in Charleston
Photo by Amelia + Dan

It’s no secret that Charleston is a charmer. Stately downtown mansions, azalea blossoms, white church steeples and leisurely meandering cobblestone streets are the very picture of gentility… but don’t for one minute take this Southern lady as a matron. There’s plenty of modern polish that makes this historic gem really shine, from vibrant cuisine and […]

Considering A Live Wedding Band? Here’s Why We’re Fans

Now that you’re Mrs. & Mr., it’s time to celebrate – and there’s nothing like the energy and excitement of a live band to get your wedding crowd moving. One of the biggest pros of enlisting a live band: they are experts at setting the tone of your big day with the right music selection, […]

A Surprise Soiree at The American Theater
Photo by Claire Barrett

Talk about kicking off 2015 in style! This fabulous celebration began when Collin hatched a plan to surprise his wife & birthday girl Melissa with a soiree befitting of her sparkling personality inside the grand ballroom of The American Theater. To pull it off, friends and family enlisted the help of the Patrick Properties event […]