Date
Which day do you wish to have your wedding?
Time
If on a shoestring budget, plan a time when you
won't have to provide a meal
won't have to provide a meal
Location
If planning for a public place such as the beach,
a park, the Angel Oak Tree, etc., you will need
to check for availability and arrange for any
needed permits
a park, the Angel Oak Tree, etc., you will need
to check for availability and arrange for any
needed permits
When you send out your invitations, it is always nice to include a little slip of paper with
directions to the location.
directions to the location.
Reception
Will it be immediately following the wedding service? A reception is not necessary but
is very nice to have if you can afford to.
is very nice to have if you can afford to.
Location
Will you have the reception at the same location as the wedding or a different location? If
at a different location, you will want to include directions to it, also.
at a different location, you will want to include directions to it, also.
Details
Make notes of any details about the wedding , such as the theme or special colors, appropriate
attire, music, entertainment, or menu. You will need to consider flowers, whether you want to
decorate with flowers or just have a bouquet. Will you have tables and chairs at your
reception, and if so, will you want flowers on the tables? Will you have attendants and if so,
will they wear matching gowns chosen by you or will they choose their own within the
requested color range? There are lots of details to think about even with a very small wedding
so start a notebook.
attire, music, entertainment, or menu. You will need to consider flowers, whether you want to
decorate with flowers or just have a bouquet. Will you have tables and chairs at your
reception, and if so, will you want flowers on the tables? Will you have attendants and if so,
will they wear matching gowns chosen by you or will they choose their own within the
requested color range? There are lots of details to think about even with a very small wedding
so start a notebook.
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Locations and Costs for the Location
Summerville Azalea Park charges $350 to use the gazebo and park for 1 1/2
hours. You cannot set up chairs or any structures. To reserve your day and time,
you must fill out an application with the Town of Summerville and pay the fee. They
do not give refunds for any reason. Their telephone number is 871-6000.
Angel Oak Tree, White Point Gardens (the Battery), Waterfront Park,
Hampton Park, and Washington Square all require an application to be filled out.
They will tell you after the application review what the fee would be. Fees range
from $90-$500. You can call them at 724-7327. You should allow one month
between application and the wedding, at a minimum, the sooner the better to
reserve your date and time.
Another interesting choice some people are making for their wedding and reception
location is the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston. Their basic charge is from $2700-4000
for from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and includes rental of the whole aquarium.
Catering and other services are additional. They can easily handle up to 500
people.
Middleton Place Plantation and Inn is another good choice for weddings.
The Woodlands Resort in Summerville is a popular wedding and reception choice.
For smaller weddings a Bed and Breakfast might work. A list of Charleston Bed
and Breakfasts can be found at on my prices and options page.
Summerville Azalea Park charges $350 to use the gazebo and park for 1 1/2
hours. You cannot set up chairs or any structures. To reserve your day and time,
you must fill out an application with the Town of Summerville and pay the fee. They
do not give refunds for any reason. Their telephone number is 871-6000.
Angel Oak Tree, White Point Gardens (the Battery), Waterfront Park,
Hampton Park, and Washington Square all require an application to be filled out.
They will tell you after the application review what the fee would be. Fees range
from $90-$500. You can call them at 724-7327. You should allow one month
between application and the wedding, at a minimum, the sooner the better to
reserve your date and time.
Another interesting choice some people are making for their wedding and reception
location is the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston. Their basic charge is from $2700-4000
for from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and includes rental of the whole aquarium.
Catering and other services are additional. They can easily handle up to 500
people.
Middleton Place Plantation and Inn is another good choice for weddings.
The Woodlands Resort in Summerville is a popular wedding and reception choice.
For smaller weddings a Bed and Breakfast might work. A list of Charleston Bed
and Breakfasts can be found at on my prices and options page.