Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2020

69 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com bridal wedding receptions may be black-tie and kid-glove formal, but are usually standup cocktail parties rather than sit- down dinners. At receptions, although plates and forks are not generally used, personalized cocktail napkins featuring the names of the bride and groom are a nice touch. The fare is usually finger foods, such as marinated local shrimp, rare beef tenderloin with sliced cream bread, and Meeting Street crab — a chafing dish dip from the iconic Junior League cookbook “Charleston Receipts.” Hamby tea sandwiches and cheese straws on the bar also ease the wait for a cocktail. Soft white cream bread can be found locally at Olde Colony Bakery, the oldest family-operated bakery in greater Charleston. They also bake their own crisp benne (sesame seed) wafers, which placed in little bags are popular wedding favors. TIPS FOR A FESTIVE SOUTHERNWEDDING Although young brides these days are breaking with many of the traditional wedding rules, there are still ways to incorporate items that will create lasting memories and a truly celebratory event. To start, limiting the number of bridesmaids to eight is recommended, and it’s preferable that guests not wear white which may compete with the bride on her day. For presents, recommended items include julep cups, stirrup cups and silver rice spoons. These long- handled serving spoons are found “on every sideboard in Charleston,” said Crone. Another gift with local flavor is the oyster knife, a fabulous groomsman gift. Lowcountry folks love oyster roasts and many bring their own knife. Crone noted locals always have theirs at the ready and she can even monogram the wooden handle so there are no mix-ups. Monogrammed linen cocktail napkins also make a special gift. B Picky, off Colman Boulevard, offers both the napkins and personalizing service, which usually takes a week to complete. Also check out Charleston Protocol’s pineapple-motif brass trivet. The pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality since the Colonial Period when sea captains who sailed to tropical regions like the Caribbean would return home with exotic fruits. The story goes that the captain would spear a pineapple on his fence post to let friends know that he was home safely, and they were welcome to visit. Many of today’s Southern-style millennials are falling for antiques and heirloom pieces in place of the on-trend or “store-bought” items that appealed to the generation before them. According to House Beautiful , these new traditionalists appreciate the timeless design of old-school objects that reveal their personalities. Incorporating antiques and family pieces offers links to the past, which is what the Lowcountry is all about. 843.936.6979 Fracturedprune.com 1247 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mt. Pleasant Doughnuts- Not just for Breakfast Anymore! East Cooper Newcomers Club (ECNC) welcomes women of all ages living in the East Cooper area, from new residents wanting to connect, to seasoned residents who are looking for ways to enrich their lives. All are welcome! We are an extraordinary group of women coming together to support each other through our social gatherings, philanthropic activities, educational programs, and special interest groups. Looking to make new friends? For more information, please email info@ecnewcomers.com E st ers Club (ECNC) welcomes f l ges living in the area, from n w residents wanti g to connect, t s asoned residents who are looking for ways to enrich their lives. e ar i ary group of women coming t port each other through our social , il thropic act vities, educational cial interest groups. All are welcome!