Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2015

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Located in a large warehouse, Ooh!
Events offers an amazing selection of
dinnerware, lighting fixtures, furnish-
ings and florals – anything you can
imagine in a style that fits your per-
sonality, whether your tastes are mod-
ern, vintage or somewhere in between.
In addition to this treasure trove of
lovely things, retail shops in Mount
Pleasant’s Old Village include Out of
the Garden, for beautiful bridal floral
arrangements and bouquets.
Ooh! Events is owned by Lisa
Thomas, who is a pro at creating
dream weddings. Each wedding has a
coordinator and team leader on site to
make sure everything is properly set
up and to attend to every detail.
Events coordinator Megan Chandler’s
tip: The bride needs a planner, someone
lobbying for her. Brides sometimes think
that’s an unnecessary expense, but it’s
really more cost-effective.
Savor the reception
Anja Stief loves to see people enjoy
themselves at the reception and, as
owner of Dish and Design, she makes
it happen at venues all around town.
Alhambra Hall is a favorite – it is
well-equipped where others are more
challenging – but Dish and Design
is familiar with just about every lo-
cal venue. Anja advised booking the
caterer as early as possible to discuss
the options. For brides who are trying
to keep to a budget, Anja suggested
that “plated dinners can be more af-
fordable.” Choosing a midweek day
(venues often cost much more on
Saturdays) or brunch reception can
also cut costs while maintaining high
quality. For outdoor weddings, be sure
to have a backup plan.
Anja’s advice: Good communication. We
need to know the venue, the time the
cake will be cut, the person who is in
charge – all the details.
Bridal