RECOMMENDATIONS

Here are some personal recommendations, some for the support they are giving us in our fight with,                      “The Outlaw Neuroblastoma”, and others on venues and links to other sites                            which you may find helpful in planning your event.                                  Photography: Charity Photography Services   -  Need photography and a Tax Deduction? Ron Maguire,  a professional photographer friend, is offering his services with his fee going to the Children’s  Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation.  Contact him for more information.  Ph:  843 225-0021              Web Site: www.charityphotosvc.com Wedding Planning   The Charleston Visitors Bureau         Phone:    (843) 853-8000                                      Website:    www.charlestoncvb.com A must-see site to gather information for wedding planning. It covers weddings, lodging, dining, entertainment, caterers, tours, plantations ... whatever your interest, you’ll probably find it here. There are links to many of the venues, or just check off your interests and they will send you a packet to help with your planning.  Bridal Edition                    Website:   www.bridaledition.com Overwhelmed by all the details and decisions of wedding planning. Visit the South’s premier site created to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. There are articles and vendors on everything from wedding fashions to choosing a DJ, photographer, or florist. Click and see why it’s where the brides are.  Charleston at a Glance                Website:   www.charlestonataglance.com An excellent site for gathering information and finding business contacts to plan your Charleston wedding and reception. Services are categorized for convenience with many direct links to business websites.  WedDJ                        Website:   www.wedj.com    Find a DJ or Photographer for your wedding or special event - locally or nationwide.  WedExperts                    Website:   www.wedexperts.com  The people at WedDJ have created this new site to help you plan all of your wedding and reception needs,  including photographers, DJs, caterers, florists, bakers, venues, bridal salons ,,, you get the idea, . WedAlert                       Website:  www.WedAlert.com   With WedAlert “your wedding planning just got easier”. Find local wedding professionals listen to hundreds  of wedding songs, use their reception facility locator, and much more|  WedPro Search                      Website:    www.wedprosearch.com A source for solving your wedding plan woes, be it here in Charleston or anywhere in the United States. Use their state of the art search engine to find the information you need, if it isn’t already posted on their web site, along with helpful tips and recommendations.  Other Recommendations:  Here are a few wedding consultants and vendors I have worked successfully  with over many years. They have produced thousands of events in the Charleston area.  I am certain that they  can help you with arrangements for any social event.  Consultants:  A Creative Charleston Wedding - From simple services to gala events, all with a personal touch.  Mrs. Margo Carley - Ph: (843) 767-8315  Website: www.acreativecharlestonwedding.com Absolutely Wonderful Wedding - Ceremonies to your specifications, vendors recommended.  Dr. Guy Smythe -    Ph:  (843) 577-7511 Mobile Marriage - Weddings performed at your chosen site. Or, arrange for your wedding to be at our Tidewater Chapel in beautiful Mt. Pleasant.  Mrs. Lynn Lewis -    Ph: (843) 971-0999 / Toll Free: (877) 933-631  Website:  www.mobilemarriage.com    Video Services: Fleet Video  -    Austin Bayless, Videographer          Ph:  (843) 766-1015 Video Concepts  -  Richard Hippey, Multimedia Specialist   Ph: (843) 557-0231 Wedding Videos  -  Jack Harris, Videographer            Ph: (843) 873-8324   PhotoLinks-The Photography Network - Find out about photography and photographers, by category and region                               Web Site: www.PhotoLinks.com  Plantations: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens  -  A beautiful, nostalgic location for romantic weddings of any size.  Mrs. Jane White, Event Director  Ph: (843) 571-1266  Website: www.magnoliaplantation.com Middleton Place and Gardens - Memorable vistas, formal gardens, indoor and outdoor wedding sites.  Mrs. Robin Jones, Sales Manager Ph: (843) 556-6020  Website: www.middletonplace.org Boone Hall Plantation - The avenue of oaks and plantation are backdrop to many weddings and movies.  Mrs. Julie Rowe, Events Manager  Ph: (843) 884-4371   Website: www.boonehallplantation.com Lowndes Grove Plantation and Inn - An enchanting site for intimate outdoor and indoor weddings,  Megan Morgan, Event Planner Ph: (843) 723-8438  Website:  www.lowndesgrove.com  Historic Charleston:  Here are a few of Kirk’s favorite locations for wedding photography.  Hotels and Inns:  John Rutledge House Inn, The Charleston Place Hotel, Battery Carriage House and Inn, Maison Du Pre, The Wentworth Mansion, Planters Inn, The Mills House Hotel, Lodge Alley Inn, Historic Charleston Embassy Suites, The Elliott House Inn, and Vendue Inn.  Nearby Attractions:  Resorts:  Kiawah Island Resort, The Club at Seabrook Island, Wild Dunes, Wild Dunes West.  Country Clubs: The Oaks Country Club, The Charleston Country Club, The Charleston Yacht Club, The AFB Charleston Club, Snee Farms Country Club, The Berkeley Country Club, Hobcaw Yacht Club,  and other clubs associated with golf, tennis, sailing, fraternal associations, etc. For Support in our fight with “The Outlaw Neuroblastoma”. D.J. Shymansky Charleston, SC Real Estate Sales. Thanks very much for your help and support. www.djshymansky.com