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The Bride Guide................................................ 51 - 67 Page 49
Accommodations..............................................................52
Bakeries.............................................................................52 Bride Guide
Bartending Services.........................................................52 Page 51 - 67
Beauty......................................................................... 52 - 54
Bridal Events......................................................................54
Bridal Registry...................................................................55
Bridal Showers & Parties................................................55
Catering...................................................................... 55 - 56
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Dance Lessons..................................................................56 Charleston: PO Box 21466, Charleston, SC 29413;
Invitations & Stationery...................................................58 tel 843.958.8600; Betty@EveryBusyWoman.com;
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Wedding Apparel..............................................................60 Account Executive:
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EVERY BUSY WOMAN’S GUIDE TO
health &
wellness
Women make a majority of healthcare decisions
in US households, thus wellness starts with busy
women like you. You want the best in quality care
and resources for living a happy, healthy life!
The Health & Wellness guide shares care and
wellness providers who have been recommended by
other busy women who have had a good experience.
Bettty
Betty@EveryBusyWoman.com
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wellness
LIFEWORKS Chiropractic
Justin Fisher, DC
4 Windermere Boulevard, South Windermere Shopping Center,
: name&of
Charleston, SC 29407
tel 843.573.LIFE (5433)
health
email: info@lifeworkschiropractic.com
Know Your Yoga Style www.imchiro.com/~lifework
If you’re new to yoga, then stick
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dentists
• Jivamukti: Combines
poses and spiritual teachings
with chanting, meditation, Dr. James H. Sexton, Jr. & Dr. Jared L. Slovan
readings, and music. General Implant Cosmetic Dentistry
85% of people consider a person’s smile important when
• Viniyoga: A gentle style meeting for the first time, and 50% of people say it is the
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• Vinyasa: A series of flowing 924 Tall Pine Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
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Peppermint:
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
In addition to its yummy
A private behavioral health care organization specializing in the
flavor, peppermint tea aids in
treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
digestion, fights stress, and
It is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC
clears congestion.
and offers professional treatment in a safe and private setting.
Our facility offers a full range of treatment programs for
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Lemon Balm:
This fruity tea calms nerves
and can help treat stress
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plastic surgeons
will start off with a 1-mile walk around the park, followed by
live music and art by our local area schools. Breakfast and
health
Coping With Stress lunch will be provided by local vendors, and exciting activities
including jump castles, face painting, balloon artists, caricature
Causes and relievers of stress
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wellness
Sweet 185
Offering optimum, long-term beauty and wellness
enhancing results with an unwavering commitment to using
treatments based on time honored principles of nature.
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art centers
bookstores
Sullivan’s Trade-A-Book
Recycle your old reads and pick up something new.
Friendly Staff • Great Selection • Locally-Owned and Operated
1303 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 3,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
tel 843.884.8611
dance lessons
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museums
photographers
sports
Charleston RiverDogs
Minor league baseball team and Class-A affiliate of the
New York Yankees. Family-friendly, affordable,
FUN entertainment at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Family Fun
for as little as $5. We offer group discounts, birthday parties,
pre-game picnics and luxury sky suite rentals. Every Sunday
kids (12 and under) eat FREE (hot dog, soda & chips) and
parking is FREE. Select Sundays are Dog Days where
you can bring your dog to the ballpark.
For more information or a schedule:
tel 843.577.3647
www.riverdogs.com
See our ad page 26
theatres
Theatre 99
Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy
This local favorite makes the perfect night out with
comedy improv, stand up and performances throughout
the year at unbeatable ticket prices. An in-house bar and
fun atmosphere top off the experience.
Visit the website for a full schedule including Wednesday
night’s Laugh for a Lincoln, and Friday and Saturday night
performances including The Have
Nots! and Improv Bingo.
Available for Corporate & Private Events • Improv Classes
280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.853.6687
www.theatre99.com
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Lowcountry
women
recommended
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Business Opportunities
career counseling
Crystal-Barkley Corporation
Originators of Life\Work Design.
For more than 20 years, we have helped thousands of women
and men learn how to create their own successes – their own
jobs. Crystal-Barkley’s disciplined approach helps you find and
grow your innate strengths. You will discover – or rediscover –
what you care about the most. We will help you craft that into
real work. The result: success. On your terms.
tel 843.727.7990
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
www.careerlife.com
computer repair
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Geeks in Transit
Portable Computer Geeks with People Skills
On-site repair, maintenance plans, upgrades, retail computer
systems, components and software
tel 843.814.0858
843.475.2607
visit our online portfolio
at kendrahaskins.com
Be Yourself.
Answer questions honestly and to the best of your ability. Provide specific
examples of your accomplishments and prepare explanations for your
weaknesses. Don’t be afraid to show your personality, but remain professional
at all times.
legal services
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www.WomensLaw.org
The American Heart Association
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but it can largely be
prevented. Join the Go Red Movement to receive a free red
dress pin and life-saving information. Take the Heart CheckUp
for a free, personalized risk assessment today.
tel 1.888.MY.HEART
www.goredforwomen.org
See our ad page 33
Women at Work
Supporting the professional growth and development of
business women throughout the Charleston area. Monthly
lunch meetings, a website listing and participation in the
member-to-member discount program are just some of the
benefits of membership. Visit the website for details on
meetings and membership. We look forward to seeing
you at our next meeting!
www.womenatworkinc.com
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34 dining & entertaining Lowcountry
women
recommended
bakeries
WildFlour Pastry
Wild, out-of-the-box pastries and desserts.
Pastry Chef Lauren Mitterer serves up deconstructed yet
elegant versions of comfort favorites using local and seasonal
ingredients, like double chocolate cookies, sweet & savory
scones and the legendary “Sticky Bun Sunday”. Grab a spot
in a cozy booth or on the patio of the Cannonborough shop or
call ahead to order for pickup. Specialty cakes and desserts
available for all occasions.
73 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
BUSY WOMAN tips tel 843.327.2621
www.wildflourpastrycharleston.com
catering
Cru Catering
Shaken or Stirred? Eclectic Modern American Cuisine
Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including
Shake cocktails when they
in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private
include fruit juices, cream,
parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help
syrup or any other thick mixers.
coordinate pre-planned menus for groups for every occasion –
Shaking your cocktail creates a
everything from take-out brunch, lunch and dinners to on-site
cloudy look at first, which will
hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals.
clear up within a few minutes.
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2011 by
Stirring is a more gentle
Charleston City Paper readers
technique for mixing cocktails
Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate
and is used to delicately combine
1784 Harmon Street, Charleston, SC 29405
distilled spirits.
tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439
www.crucatering.com
See our ad page 37
restaurants
Cru Café
Enjoy the best in upscale comfort food, indoor and
outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied
menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
18 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.534.2434
www.crucafe.com
See our ad page 37
Gaulart and Maliclet French Café
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Fast and French : Entering our 26th year of friendly service
and casual good French food.
98 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.577.9797
www.fastandfrench.org
camps
children’s education
For Baby
❍ Car seat & base installed
❍ Blanket
❍ Burp cloths
❍ Receiving Outfit
❍ Neck donut (in car seat)
❍ Socks & Mittens
❍ Hat
❍ Pacifier
❍ Diapers
Miscellaneous
❍ Camera & Charger
❍ Video Camera & tripod
❍ Phone list (moms, grandmothers, siblings, etc.)
❍ Phone & Phone charger
❍ Ipod & charger/speaker station
Furnishings & Accessories
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BUSY WOMAN tips
June 19
Father’s Day
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Get the Mom Buzz!
Sign up for the monthly enewsletter just for moms:
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GENERAL
❑ Teach your children to know and respect their environment – be aware of tides, currents and native species
(poison ivy, snakes, etc.) that can be dangerous and teach your child how to respond to specific situations.
❑ Sign the family up for a American Red Cross First Aid/CPR class. To find one near you, visit www.redcross.org.
42 fashion & accessories Lowcountry
women
recommended
Boutiques
Magar Hatworks
Hand Made Custom Hats.
57 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tel 843.577.7740
www.magarhatworks.com
BUSY WOMAN tips
Sally Bettes
A desgner resort boutique.
493 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
tel 843.937.6211
www.shopsallybettes.com
Fishtail Braid
Separate hair into two sections. Spa at Charleston Place
Take a small piece from the Located on the 4th floor of the Charleston Place Hotel.
outer edge of the right section Parking validated for duration of spa visit.
and cross it over to the inner tel 843.937.8522
edge of the left. Repeat on the www.CharlestonPlaceSpa.com
other side and continue for the
length of your hair for a do that’s Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique
sure to turn heads! Stella Nova has the most sought-after &
accommodating day spa staff in Charleston.
Upscale Pony Massages. Facials. Natural Nails. Body Treatments.
After securing the elastic, take a Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
section of hair (small if you have (Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
long hair, but thicker if your hair Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
is short), and wrap it around the email: customercare@stella-nova.com
band until it is fully covered. www.stella-nova.com
Tuck it into the elastic for a
simple and elegant style.
Funky Bun
Create an elaborate but oh so
easy effect by braiding yours first.
Start with a ponytail; this will “Try to stay open-minded to new ideas!”
help you get the right placement - AMANDA BUNTING COMEN, Program Coordinator,
for your bun. Braid the length The Center for Women
of the pony and then wrap it
around to form a bun.
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hair removal
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Concierge Services
YuDu
Personal Concierge Services
We give you your precious time back so you
can focus on the priorities in life!
Concierge services for individuals and corporations
who need tasks completed quickly and effectively.
1) register for a yudu list at www.yudulist.com and
purchase your block of time
2) submit your errands
3) relax!
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Deliver coffee or lunch • Make reservations • Research
providers • Deliver contracts • Pick up dry cleaning •
No task is too small or large!
tel 843.972.4008
email: contact@yudulist.com
www.yudulist.com
See our ad page 49
Gardening Tips
framing from the Pros
Charleston Parks Conservancy
Artizom Frame Gallery Charleston Parks Conservancy
Artizom is a custom picture frame gallery conveniently located offers a wide range of how-to,
in the heart of downtown Charleston at 334 East Bay Street. beginner through advanced
Locally owned and operated for nearly 10 years, the husband classes to help you in the garden.
and wife team are both native Charlestonians who graduated For a schedule:
from the fine art department at the College of Charleston. www.charlestonparks
They offer museum quality, conservation framing for fine art, conservancy.com.
photographs, prints, posters, mirrors, textiles and collectibles
as well as replace broken picture frame glass. Clemson Extension
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm Special events held throughout
Ansonborough Shopping Ctr, 334 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401 the year.
tel 843.723.3726 http://www.clemson.edu/
www.artizom.com extension/
Get Started
Throw open the windows, put
on some music and delegate
specific tasks to the kids.
✃
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• $25 off sitting fee Complimentary signature drink for your event with
• Free 16 x 20 Bridal Portrait Canvas Print with wed- booking.
dings booked before August.
Nancy Dowdall Photography
Cluu Cards page 58
page 23 Free engagement session if book wedding before July.
10% off your order
Southern Protocol
Edward Jones: Aimee Kitto page 65
page 28 Receive $25 off a package
Free Financial Assessment Report and Portfolio Review.
Elite Dance
page 22 look for the Every Busy Woman Coupon sign
New Student Special! 3 half-hour private lessons or throughout the book for savings!
2 half-hour private lessons & 2 classes for $65
interior designers
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BUSY WOMAN tips
pest control
• Place fresh cut flowers
from the garden in vases Barrier Pest Services
around the house We offer lifetime termite bonds, guaranteed pest control
• Use throw pillows in services, moisture services, and Cl-100 reports.
vibrant colors to change the 7335 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC 29419
look of your room tel 843.225.8250
• Fun and colorful tablecloths email: trip@barrierpestservices.com
and place settings transform www.barrierpestservices.com
your dining room table
• A new door mat, a wreath
and some fresh potted plants
welcome spring to your doorway
• Change the linens and quilt in
your bedroom for a fresh look;
store the duvet
• Switch out thick throw
blankets for wraps in lighter
weights and colors
• Move and rearrange
accessories so that the ones
that reflect the season take
center stage
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Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.722.4900
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www.charlestonplace.com
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Toast the Moment
There are generally 3 speeches Stella Nova Salon Spa
given during a wedding Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
reception: The bride’s father’s Stella Nova is the bridal expert, let us prepare you for the aisle.
speech, the bridegroom’s speech Bridal Gifts, Bridal Suite. Outcall Hair & Make-Up.
and the best man’s speech. 292 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.577.2500,
(Store) 843.722.9797
or 800.577.NOVA
www.stella-nova.com
See our ad back cover
bridal events
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Settings
Your Table • Your Party • Your Life
1956 Maybank Highway, The Terrace Plaza,
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James Island, SC 29412
tel 843.795.5995
Lowcountry Eats
Delicious Southern Cuisine
made with Fresh and Local Ingredients
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children’s wear
Southern Belles
Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for
Weddings and Special Occasions
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
See our ad page 37
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❍ Set a budget
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❍ Select a theme, colors, etc.
❍ Ceremony date, time and site
www.cluucards.com
allow for mistakes and have
Mention The Little Black Book to
them delivered early to begin
receive a 10% discount
addressing them.
• Use black ink for addressing,
jewelry
and do not abbreviate anything.
• If you enclose a response card,
It Fitz Jewelry
stamp and pre-address it.
by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
• Mail your invitations 4 – 6
We specialize in customized jewelry for the bride,
weeks prior to the wedding!
mother of the bride/groom and the bridal party that captures
the essence of your special day, creating a timeless,
one-of-a-kind keepsake. Visit the online gallery and
contact Nikki for a design consultation.
tel 843.343.3242
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
photographers
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details, we use our experience and fabulous relationships
with Charleston’s best vendors to make your wedding or
special event unforgettable. Our boutique size allows us to
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that make the planning process fun and stress free. We are
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Providing you with a complete resource for all your event
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