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Tips for Planning a Beach Wedding

You can’t make a wedding backdrop more beautiful than the Charleston beaches!

A beach wedding in Charleston is unforgettable. Let us help you make sure that it’s unforgettable for the views and not for these common mistakes.

Season

First, consider the time of year that you are planning your wedding. While you may think a beach wedding means summer, remember that summer in Charleston can be very hot and humid. Try to avoid the hottest months such as July and August and consider a late spring, early summer or fall date instead.

Still unsure what time of year is best? Send us a few dates that you’re considering, and we can advise what would be the most beautiful time in Charleston!

Time of Day

Next, choose the time of day wisely. The time of day affects the tide, weather and lighting for photography.

Avoid high tide to ensure that there’s enough sandy beach to even have a wedding.

Mid-day is very bright & sunny which can make photos difficult and your guests uncomfortable in the highest heat of the day. Not to mention, a Charleston beach on a summer afternoon will be filled with crowds. Consider a sunrise or sunset wedding for more mild weather and dreamy photos.

Make Guests Comfortable

While you may be planning a short ceremony, most likely your guests will be arriving early and sticking around after the ceremony for photos. Ensure that your guests stay comfortable throughout the wedding with ceremony chairs delivered and set up by our team.

Additionally, remember that a beach weddings consist of walking on uneven sand and possibly a long walk from the car. Our team can help find a beach ceremony location with easy access but keep in mind your guests when choosing the beach over a more accessible location.

Add Decor

The beauty of the beach requires little to no decor however, don’t be afraid to personalize it to you and your future spouse! Consider adding an arbor or additional real florals which can be setup by our team.

Note that beaches are often public and you may be sharing the beach with others. Ceremony chairs or an arbor are a great way to mark your ceremony location for guests!

Lastly, make sure to double check if your decor is beach-friendly. Disposable decor such as fake flower petals, confetti and glass are not allowed on Charleston beaches. Real flowers petals are recommended if you want something to drop down the aisle.

Contact the Reynolds Treasures team today to book your dream Charleston beach ceremony!

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Charleston Wedding Ceremony Locations

Charleston Wedding Locations

 

Pitt Street Bridge (Mount Pleasant, SC)

This park is located in Mt. Pleasant and boasts water views as well as views of the Ravenel Bridge and Downtown Charleston.

Park Information: No restrooms, free parking

 

 

 

 

Folly Beach (Folly, SC) or Isle of Palm Beach (Isle of Palm, SC)

Combine both the Historic Charm of Charleston and its gorgeous coast lines and there you have it, elegant beauty.

Park Information: Alcohol, glass, fire, and faux flower petals are not permitted on all beaches; free and paid parking is available.

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johns Island County Park (Johns Island, SC)

This park offers wooded trails, and Equestrian Center, archery range, and has gorgeous live oaks.

Park Admission:  $2 per person

 

 

 

 

 

 

USS Yorktown (Mount Pleasant, SC)

Get married on the top deck of the USS Yorktown which was built for the Untied States Navy.

Venue Information: Elopements Monday – Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

 

 

Cypress Gardens (Moncks Corner, SC)

A forty minute drive outside of Downtown Charleston, enjoy the picturesque swamp and gardens that await. Famous movies such as The Notebook, The Patriot, and Cold Mountain were all filmed here.

Park Information: Elopements Monday – Thursday from 10am – 3pm.  Additional travel fees apply for this location.

 

Charleston Aquarium (Charleston, SC)

Indoor and Outdoor Spaces for Vows and Photos and is perfect for the couple who truly want an intimate and private ceremony.

Information: Elopements available Monday – Wednesday in the evenings and bookings allowed 3 months in advance. No reception, food or beverage is permitted.

 

 

 

 

 

Hart Meadows Ranch (John’s Island, SC)

Get married in privacy with Spanish moss, live oaks, an arbor leading to a covered arched bridge, and even a private beach.

Park Information: Elopements Monday – Wednesday. Includes free parking.

 

 

Magnolia Gardens (Charleston, SC)

Get married in one of the most beautiful gardens in America among the live oaks, bamboo forest, cypress swamp gardens, breathtaking bridges, ponds, and the many alcoves scattered throughout the gardens.

Park Information: Elopements Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Heart Garden (Charleston, SC)

The garden came to life at the 1997 Spoleto Festival. Enjoy the scents of the plants, the beauty of the design, and the privacy you desire for your intimate wedding ceremony or elopement.

Garden Information:   There is free parking, no chairs allowed, maximum 2 hours on site, cake & champagne option available.

 

 

White Point Gardens/Battery Park (Charleston, SC)

Located in downtown Charleston on the waterfront with Live Oaks, gorgeous Charleston Mansions and panoramic views.
Park Information: no restrooms, free street parking, 1 hour permit fees for the gazebo, gazebo guest count around 25

 

 

 

 

 

Angel Oak Tree (John’s Island, SC)

This park hosts the largest southern live oak tree east of the Mississippi.
Park Information: 25 Guest Maximum. No Decorations or Chairs, Free Parking, Restrooms on-site

 

 

 

 

 

Sunrise Park (Charleston, SC)

Situated on water with a little beach, this park has gorgeous views of the Ravenel Bridge and downtown.

Park Information: 25 Guest Maximum. No Decorations or Chairs, Free Parking, Restrooms On-site

 

 

 

 

Brittlebank Park (Charleston, SC)

Situated in downtown behind the baseball stadium, this park is on the water and has a pier as well as a wooded area.

Park Information: Free parking and no restrooms

 

 

Waterfront Park (Charleston, SC)

Gorgeous views of Charleston Harbor, Gardens, and Fountains, including the iconic Pineapple Fountain.
Park Information: restrooms nearby, 2 parking garages nearby, No chairs or decorations allowed

 

 

 

 

 

Lovegrove Estate (Summerville, SC)

As a member of the National Register for Historic Places, this venue is along the Ashley River surrounded by oaks trees.

Includes outdoor space for ceremony as well as chairs.  Bridal Suite upon availability.

 

 

Meeting House (Ion in Mt. Pleasant, SC)

This cute indoor space offers a church like feel with high ceilings and is perfect for your ceremony.

Venue Information: Can only be reserved within 30 days of wedding date and from Mon-Friday from 9am to 5pm.

 

 

Washington Square Park (Charleston, SC)

Lots of charm with brick paths and surrounded by buildings, also offers gorgeous oak trees to hide from the sun.

Park Information: no restrooms (1 block away), metered street parking and/or a parking garage
  

 

 

 

 

 

Hampton Park (Charleston, SC)

This local park boasts gorgeous floral displays, a gazebo, fountains, as well as large live oaks. Think of this as the Central Park of Charleston.
Park Information: restrooms on-site, free parking

 

 

 

 

 

Charles Towne Landing (Charleston, SC)

This park offers beautiful marsh views and large live avenue of oaks.

Park Information: Free parking once in park and restrooms available.  Monday – Friday from 9:30 am 3:30 pm and Saturday – Sunday from 9am 12:00 pm

 

 

 

Magnolia Gardens Pavilion (Charleston, SC)

Have your intimate ceremony under live large oaks.

Venue Information: Ceremonies can be conducted after the gardens are closed to public.  A bridal suite is available pending availability.

 

 

Thomas Bennett House (Charleston, SC

As one of the Federal Style Architecture homes, this house was home of Thomas Bennett Jr. in the early 1800’s. The house over looks a large fountain and brick courtyard, a gorgeous garden with large oaks.

Venue Information: Ceremonies can be conducted with 2 hour rental Monday – Thursday from 9am – 1 pm.  Dates open 60 days prior.

 

 

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A Modern Twist on Wedding Traditions

A Modern Twist on Wedding Traditions

In the 1800’s, wedding ceremonies were mainly conducted in churches followed by a small reception at the bride’s parents home.  In the early 1900’s, sleeveless dresses would have been considered inappropriate, but anything goes today.  Every decade wedding traditions tend to evolve and customization is the key for couples today. This is getting harder with todays busy lifestyle. We have listed a few ways to shop for your wedding online.

The Bling

Reynolds Treasures Ring

Ohhh… the ring shopping!  While this is an exciting time for the ladies (I mean you get to go ring shopping, what is there not to like), you should also consider online shopping too!  Cutting out the middle man, you can get fantastic quality at phenomenal prices. Be sure to check out Blue Nile Wedding Ring Options.

 

Suit and Tux Rentals

Did you know you don’t even have to leave your home to rent your wedding attire?  Yes, you heard me right.  This is a great way to ensure the bridal party has that great look, even when they live all across the country. Be sure to check out Generation Tux and contact us for your discount code.

 

Centerpieces and Décor

Reynolds Treasures Decoration I’ll bet the first place you look to get wedding décor idea’s is Pinterest.  Well, if you haven’t seen the show “Nailed It”, you may want to consider watching!  While many of the decorations look wonderful, implementing them can be a challenge.  In addition, after your wedding, what do you do with your decorations?  Many try to sell them, but that too can be a challenge, not to mention all of the time that went into buying the supplies and making the decorations.  We recommend renting your décor centerpieces or purchasing floral for your big day.  Don’t know what to do with all of the floral after?  Be thoughtful and ask your wedding planner to donate it to a local retirement/nursing home.

 

Let us help you take care of your wedding for you. Be sure to check out our Charleston Wedding Packages that can be customized to fit all of your needs.

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Wedding Packages & Additional Package Options

Reynolds Treasures Wedding Packages for Charleston, SC

Our packages were designed for destination and local couples that don’t want to be overwhelmed with all of the details.  Every package can be customized to your unique situation. All wedding packages are considered a template.  After contacting us with which wedding package best meets your needs, we will email you a package option sheet.  You will then customize your package by taking off the items you don’t need, and adding items you want. We then schedule your wedding team and coordinate the work for you, all while saving you money.

Reynolds Treasures Wedding Packages:

 Helicopter Elopement Package

Say your “I Do’s” over the Charleston Skyline. Please note that the maximum weight per person for the Helicopter is 280 pounds. Venue included.

 Romantic Elopement Package

Get married in beautiful Charleston, SC. This package includes professional photography as well as an officiant. Venue not included, but we can make recommendations.

 Garden Elopement Package

Get married in one of the most beautiful gardens  in America among the live oaks, bamboo forests, cypress swamp gardens, bridges, ponds, and many alcoves. This package includes floral, a professional hair and makeup artist, a professional photographer, and an officiant. Please note that Magnolia Garden elopements can occur Monday – Friday between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The bridal suite can be requested, but cannot be guaranteed for elopements. Venue included. No guests are allowed per Magnolia Policy.

 Intimate Wedding Package

Have that intimate wedding you have always dreamed of in the romantic city of Charleston! The Intimate Package includes professional photography, floral, and a wedding officiant. Feel free to customize this package to fit all of your dreams. Venue not included, but we can make recommendations.

 Charleston Wedding Package

Get married in one of Charleston’s very scenic parks. This package includes floral, professional photography, a professional musician, an officiant, and the park permit. Wedding consultation and guidance to planning your big wedding day is also provided via email and phone support. Venue included.

 Beach Wedding Package

Have the beach wedding you have always dreamed of! This package allows you to choose from Folly Beach or Isle of Palms Beach and can be customized to fit your needs. The Beach Wedding Package includes floral, professional photography, a professional musician, and an officiant. Wedding consultation and guidance to planning your big wedding day is also provided via email and phone support.

 Charming Wedding Package

Planning a wedding of about 50 guests? The Charming Wedding Package provides all of your needs for your big wedding day. We offer a partial coordinator to setup and direct your ceremony. We offer Floral, Hair and Makeup, Officiants, Photography, Musician, Flower Girl Basket and Ring Bearer Pillow. Venue not included, but we can make recommendations.

 Plantation Oaks Inn Elopement Package

Picture your “I Do’s” with a beautiful tidal creek and marsh with 300 year old oak trees as your backdrop. This package includes a 2 night stay at the Inn, breakfast, photography, floral, champagne, and an officiant.

Additional Wedding Package Options:

Floral

We offer common seasonal floral with most of our packages. Whether it be aWedding Bouquet just the couple or a wedding party, we have you covered.

 

Officiants

We have a professional team of officiants for you which includes both male and female. Each ceremony is personalized to the couple.  Average time is 10-20 minutes, depending on what the couple chooses to include in their ceremony. The length of the ceremony depends on many variables such as: will someone read a poem or sing a song; number of the wedding party, etc. Couples are not charged based on the length of the wedding ceremony.

Photographers

We work with a team of professional photographers for your wedding. 50 images equates to about 1 hour of time. Your photo package can be upgraded to best fit your needs.

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Coordination

Coordination is also available. Whether you need assistance with coordinating the ceremony or your entire day, we are here to help!

Hair and Makeup

We have hair and makeup artists that travel to you on your special day. We offer both traditional makeup and airbrush makeup. Need hair and makeup for your wedding party? We have you covered.

Decoration Rentals

When you rent decorations for your ceremony, we deliver, setup, and take down all décor leaving your friends and family to enjoy your day with you.

Items include

• Shepherd hooks to hang your decorations on to create aisle
• White lanterns/Brass lanterns with LED candle to hang on hooks or placed on ground
• White lanterns with flowers to hang on hooks or on ground
• Medium arrangements to hang on shepherd hooks or place on ground to create aisle (can be used at reception/restaurant)
• Large floral arrangements (can be used again at reception/restaurant)
• Aisle of 8-10 starfish

Other Rentals

• Arbors

• Chair Rentals: White Garden Chairs

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Musicians

We offer solo, duo, or a trio of musicians for your special day. Need a musician for cocktail hour as well, we have you covered.

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Charleston’s Beautiful Wedding Locations without Breaking the Bank

The most common question asked is, “Where can I have my wedding ceremony?” There are literally hundreds of Charleston wedding locations within the area, but listed below are some that will not break the bank.  Whether it is a beach wedding or a Charleston park wedding, we have wedding packages to fit your needs.

Beach Wedding Locations:

Combine both the Historic Charm of Charleston and its gorgeous coast lines and there you have it, elegant beauty. The two beaches that we recommend include Isle of Palms and Folly Beach.
Beach Information: Alcohol is not permitted on all beaches, free and paid parking is available
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement, Intimate, or Beach Package

Charleston Wedding Locations:

White Point Gardens/AKA Battery Park:

Located on the waterfront with Live Oaks, gorgeous Charleston Mansions and panoramic views.
Park Information: no restrooms, free street parking, 1 hour permit fees for the gazebo, gazebo guest count around 25
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement, Intimate, or Charleston

Waterfront Park:

Gorgeous views of Charleston Harbor, Gardens, and Fountains, including the iconic Pineapple Fountain.
Park Information: restrooms nearby, 2 parking garages nearby, No chairs or decorations allowed
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement, Intimate, or Charleston

Washington Square:

Lots of charm with brick paths and surrounded by buildings, also offers gorgeous oak trees to hide from the sun.
Park Information: no restrooms (1 block away), metered street parking and/or a parking garage
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement, Intimate, or Charleston, Charming

Hampton Park:

This local park boasts gorgeous floral displays, a gazebo, fountains, as well as large live oaks. Think of this as the Central Park of Charleston.
Park Information: restrooms on-site, free parking
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement, Intimate, or Charleston, Charming

Angel Oak Tree:

This park hosts the largest southern live oak tree east of the Mississippi.
Park Information: 25 Guest Maximum. No Decorations or Chairs, Free Parking, Restrooms on-site
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement or Intimate

 

Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park and Pier:

This park is situated right next to the Ravenel Bridge on the Cooper River and is home to fountains, green space, and a pier.
Park Information: 15 Guest Maximum. No Decorations or Chairs, Free Parking, Restrooms On-site
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement or Intimate

 

Sunrise Park/AKA Melton Peter Demetre Park:

Situated on water with a little beach, this park has gorgeous views of the Ravenel Bridge and downtown.
Park Information: 25 Guest Maximum. No Decorations or Chairs, Free Parking, Restrooms On-site
Recommended Packages: Romantic Elopement or Intimate

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