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C2 GETS HITCHED - Beautiful Bouquests begin with Budgets & Brainstorming
What is the one thing most brides have in common? They’ve never planned a wedding before. You are not alone when it comes to working your way through the etiquette of everything from who pays for what and how soon you should start planning to…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Hilton Head Weddings: A Seasonal Survival Guide
Each year, Hilton Head Island is host to thousands of weddings—both local and destination. In the past, the phrase “destination wedding” conjured thoughts of tropical, Caribbean getaways or other far off locations. Today, “destination weddings” are a little closer to home. With the fledging economy…
C2 GETS HITCHED - YES! Now What?
Weddings. We love attending them, but for the bride and groom, the planning can be stressful! The bride struggles to make her day different from anyone else’s. The pressure is on to find the “perfect” location, the “perfect” dress, the “dream” cake…. all while staying…
Classic Party Rentals - PARTY is our Middle Name
Mike Wilson, manager of Classic Party Rentals in Bluffton, has his fair share of war stories: “There was just this torrential rain that wouldn’t let up,” he said. “Water was everywhere—you couldn’t walk anywhere without getting wet. We ended up working around the clock to…
Country Club Of Hilton Head: The Place For Meetings, Events and Special Occasions
I’ll let you in on a little secret…if you need to throw together a meeting or other last minute group event, there are open dates at the Country Club of Hilton Head (CCHH) in November. “It’s a relatively slow month because everybody’s gearing up for…
Fired Up About FIREWORKS
TOURISTS LOVE IT. ISLANDERS SUPPORT IT. STORE AND RESTAURANT OWNERS DEPEND ON IT. It’s Tuesday night fireworks at HarbourFest, an event that has attracted thousands of people to Shelter Cove Harbour for more than 20 years. But this summer, the pyrotechnic shows have been scaled back to eight Tuesdays…
Heritage + Charity = CHARITAGE: The Tournament That Keeps On Giving
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
It's Party Time: Minimize the Fuss, Maximize the Fun
Thinking of throwing a spring wingding? Planning a business luncheon, family reunion or wedding reception? Whether you’re dreaming up a backyard barbecue or a black-tie gala, successful entertaining requires planning and action. If you have the time and energy for cooking, decorating, serving, cleaning and…
Looking For An Excellent Adventure? Find It ON THE WATER
Hilton Head Island is paradise, and opportunities for fun abound on our beaches and beyond. Think miniature golf, face painting, psychics, surf shops, bars, clubs, shopping centers, and movies. But why not make use of the immaculate water right at our doorsteps and try an…
May 2012: Charity Corner - Spring Swing For Charity: Annual Golf Event To Benefit HHFA
Instead of golfers shouting “fore” for an errant tee shot, for one spring charity tournament in particular, maybe they should yell “fire.” The Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association, in conjunction with Palmetto Fire Apparatus, will host the 2012 “Spring Swing for Charity” golf tournament at The…
May 2012: Our Town - 34th Annual Bluffton Village Festival: Bluffton Puts It's Best Foot Forward
The 34th annual Bluffton Village Festival, coordinated by the Bluffton Rotary Club, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest, is a chance to enjoy the best Bluffton has…
Music To Your Mouth - Behind The Scenes
Just a couple of weeks ago I woke in a cold sweat. However, once I realized that it was indeed just a dream that our event headliner (Gail Simmons, from Bravo TV’s Top Chef) didn’t show, I was able to relax a little. Palmetto Bluff’s…
Palmetto Bluff Makes Music to Your Mouth: A Tribute to Southern Culture and Cuisine
In 1910, President Taft faced off against House of Representatives member James A. Tawney, who called into question the president’s travel fund and “injected the matter of Southern hospitality into the debate.” President Taft, so flustered by the intimation of wrong-doing regarding his travels and…
Q&A With Steve Wilmot, Tournament Director of The Heritage Classic Foundation
CH2: So who exactly is the major sponsor for this year’s tournament? Is it the Town of Hilton Head? Steve Wilmot: The Heritage Classic Foundation is the major sponsor. We have committed four million of our reserve dollars. The Town of Hilton Head and Beaufort…
September 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - And The Wedding Locations Are...
…The Harbour Town Golf Links and Windows on the Waterway! David & Julie select a maritime theme for their fall wedding and reception, as they return to cherished summer memories along the shores of Calibogue Sound. It’s the stuff dreams are made of: a wedding on…
SIX OAKS CEMETERY - The Future Is Certain. Have You Made Plans?
If you die today, do you know where you’re going? We’re not talking heaven or the happy hunting ground. Your soul’s eternal destination is entirely personal. But let’s face it: Somebody’s going to have to deal with your mortal remains. Have you made plans, or…
Something OLD, Something NEW, White Beach Borrowed Canopy Of BLUE?
We’ve narrowed down the list of venue options and now it’s up to the winning couple to decide WHERE to Get Hitched. “My Dad always hoped I’d be married on Hilton Head Island,” says Get Hitched Bride-To-Be Julie Klein. “We have so many fond memories…
Summer Vacation - Lowcountry Camps Offer Creative Outlets for Kids
Ah, it’s summer. Remember the freedom you felt as a kid walking out of school on the last day of the year? There was nothing like it. Together, with our classmates, we used to count down the days until summer break and dream of what…
The Art of Staging Events: The Life of the Party
Those who attended the HDTV Green Home Wrap Party at The Traditions in March are probably familiar with the work of John Tokar, owner of The Tent Factory. His stunning red carpet-style staging was lavish and unforgettable with lights, linens, flowers picturesque tents, and top-of-the-line…
The Right Caterer Makes Entertaining A Breeze
The Lowcountry is in full bloom; beaches, tennis courts and golf courses are calling, and—like it or not—company is coming. Along with the influx of visitors comes the opportunity (and obligation) to entertain. Not quite sure you can or even want to, handle the preparation,…
TOP TEN: A Top Ten Tour of Hilton Head and the Lowcountry
Take a hike on a bike The history of Hilton Head Island’s commitment to bicycle pathways goes all the way back to Charles Fraser and the very beginnings of Sea Pines, although the impact, perhaps, is just being realized today. Depending on whom you believe (no…
Turkey For Dummies: Turkey with Apple Stuffing
Ingredients: 4 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 3 cups of sliced almonds 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 ½ cups of chopped onion ½ cup of butter 2 tsp of ground cinnamon 2 tsp poultry seasoning 12 cups of cubed bread 1 cup raisins 1 cup apple juice 3 eggs whisked (1) 16…
Everything about your wedding is an event of a lifetime, a celebration!
C2 GETS HITCHED - Beautiful Bouquests begin with Budgets & Brainstorming
What is the one thing most brides have in common? They’ve never planned a wedding before. You are not alone when it comes to working your way through the etiquette of everything from who pays for what and how soon you should start planning to…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Hilton Head Weddings: A Seasonal Survival Guide
Each year, Hilton Head Island is host to thousands of weddings—both local and destination. In the past, the phrase “destination wedding” conjured thoughts of tropical, Caribbean getaways or other far off locations. Today, “destination weddings” are a little closer to home. With the fledging economy…
C2 GETS HITCHED - YES! Now What?
Weddings. We love attending them, but for the bride and groom, the planning can be stressful! The bride struggles to make her day different from anyone else’s. The pressure is on to find the “perfect” location, the “perfect” dress, the “dream” cake…. all while staying…
Classic Party Rentals - PARTY is our Middle Name
Mike Wilson, manager of Classic Party Rentals in Bluffton, has his fair share of war stories: “There was just this torrential rain that wouldn’t let up,” he said. “Water was everywhere—you couldn’t walk anywhere without getting wet. We ended up working around the clock to…
Country Club Of Hilton Head: The Place For Meetings, Events and Special Occasions
I’ll let you in on a little secret…if you need to throw together a meeting or other last minute group event, there are open dates at the Country Club of Hilton Head (CCHH) in November. “It’s a relatively slow month because everybody’s gearing up for…
Fired Up About FIREWORKS
TOURISTS LOVE IT. ISLANDERS SUPPORT IT. STORE AND RESTAURANT OWNERS DEPEND ON IT. It’s Tuesday night fireworks at HarbourFest, an event that has attracted thousands of people to Shelter Cove Harbour for more than 20 years. But this summer, the pyrotechnic shows have been scaled back to eight Tuesdays…
Heritage + Charity = CHARITAGE: The Tournament That Keeps On Giving
Heritage Classic Foundation leaders are proud to provide a generous purse annually to the tournament champion. But they’ve admitted that what is most satisfying is rewarding the unsung champions who tee it up for community…
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
It's Party Time: Minimize the Fuss, Maximize the Fun
Thinking of throwing a spring wingding? Planning a business luncheon, family reunion or wedding reception? Whether you’re dreaming up a backyard barbecue or a black-tie gala, successful entertaining requires planning and action. If you have the time and energy for cooking, decorating, serving, cleaning and…
Looking For An Excellent Adventure? Find It ON THE WATER
Hilton Head Island is paradise, and opportunities for fun abound on our beaches and beyond. Think miniature golf, face painting, psychics, surf shops, bars, clubs, shopping centers, and movies. But why not make use of the immaculate water right at our doorsteps and try an…
May 2012: Charity Corner - Spring Swing For Charity: Annual Golf Event To Benefit HHFA
Instead of golfers shouting “fore” for an errant tee shot, for one spring charity tournament in particular, maybe they should yell “fire.” The Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association, in conjunction with Palmetto Fire Apparatus, will host the 2012 “Spring Swing for Charity” golf tournament at The…
May 2012: Our Town - 34th Annual Bluffton Village Festival: Bluffton Puts It's Best Foot Forward
The 34th annual Bluffton Village Festival, coordinated by the Bluffton Rotary Club, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest, is a chance to enjoy the best Bluffton has…
Music To Your Mouth - Behind The Scenes
Just a couple of weeks ago I woke in a cold sweat. However, once I realized that it was indeed just a dream that our event headliner (Gail Simmons, from Bravo TV’s Top Chef) didn’t show, I was able to relax a little. Palmetto Bluff’s…
Palmetto Bluff Makes Music to Your Mouth: A Tribute to Southern Culture and Cuisine
In 1910, President Taft faced off against House of Representatives member James A. Tawney, who called into question the president’s travel fund and “injected the matter of Southern hospitality into the debate.” President Taft, so flustered by the intimation of wrong-doing regarding his travels and…
Q&A With Steve Wilmot, Tournament Director of The Heritage Classic Foundation
CH2: So who exactly is the major sponsor for this year’s tournament? Is it the Town of Hilton Head? Steve Wilmot: The Heritage Classic Foundation is the major sponsor. We have committed four million of our reserve dollars. The Town of Hilton Head and Beaufort…
September 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - And The Wedding Locations Are...
…The Harbour Town Golf Links and Windows on the Waterway! David & Julie select a maritime theme for their fall wedding and reception, as they return to cherished summer memories along the shores of Calibogue Sound. It’s the stuff dreams are made of: a wedding on…
SIX OAKS CEMETERY - The Future Is Certain. Have You Made Plans?
If you die today, do you know where you’re going? We’re not talking heaven or the happy hunting ground. Your soul’s eternal destination is entirely personal. But let’s face it: Somebody’s going to have to deal with your mortal remains. Have you made plans, or…
Something OLD, Something NEW, White Beach Borrowed Canopy Of BLUE?
We’ve narrowed down the list of venue options and now it’s up to the winning couple to decide WHERE to Get Hitched. “My Dad always hoped I’d be married on Hilton Head Island,” says Get Hitched Bride-To-Be Julie Klein. “We have so many fond memories…
Summer Vacation - Lowcountry Camps Offer Creative Outlets for Kids
Ah, it’s summer. Remember the freedom you felt as a kid walking out of school on the last day of the year? There was nothing like it. Together, with our classmates, we used to count down the days until summer break and dream of what…
The Art of Staging Events: The Life of the Party
Those who attended the HDTV Green Home Wrap Party at The Traditions in March are probably familiar with the work of John Tokar, owner of The Tent Factory. His stunning red carpet-style staging was lavish and unforgettable with lights, linens, flowers picturesque tents, and top-of-the-line…
The Right Caterer Makes Entertaining A Breeze
The Lowcountry is in full bloom; beaches, tennis courts and golf courses are calling, and—like it or not—company is coming. Along with the influx of visitors comes the opportunity (and obligation) to entertain. Not quite sure you can or even want to, handle the preparation,…
TOP TEN: A Top Ten Tour of Hilton Head and the Lowcountry
Take a hike on a bike The history of Hilton Head Island’s commitment to bicycle pathways goes all the way back to Charles Fraser and the very beginnings of Sea Pines, although the impact, perhaps, is just being realized today. Depending on whom you believe (no…
Turkey For Dummies: Turkey with Apple Stuffing
Ingredients: 4 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 3 cups of sliced almonds 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 ½ cups of chopped onion ½ cup of butter 2 tsp of ground cinnamon 2 tsp poultry seasoning 12 cups of cubed bread 1 cup raisins 1 cup apple juice 3 eggs whisked (1) 16…








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