74 2023 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www. Bes tOfMP. com | www. Bes tOfMP. Vi deo | www. Bes tOfMPpodcas t . com BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE All fairy tale weddings begin with the dress, and our ultra-romantic readers said ‘yes’ to their wedding day frock at Gown Boutique. Voted the best place to find the exact dress you wore once upon a dream, this is one shop guaranteed to make even the most cynical want to say “I do.” Other finalists: Verita, Bridal House of Charleston BEST CHARTER FISHING BOAT Friends visiting from a landlocked state? Pescatarian in-laws craving fresh seafood? Impress themwith a fishing charter boat and show off the beauty of Lowcountry waterways. Our nautical readers suggest Reel Deal Charters as being the best — and they always tell the truth, so it doesn’t sound fishy. Other finalists: Fish Call Charters, SeaRunner Charters BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Remember that time your kid put on his pants and the ankles were around his knees? Kids grow up fast, which is why our in-the-know readers say Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique keeps them looking stylish and well-fitted. From play clothes to Sunday dresses, they have what it takes to be the best. Other finalists: Southern Belles, Pitt Street Kids BEST COCKTAIL AND FORMAL ATTIRE We’re a bit tired of the pandemic glorifying sweatpants — and we’re ready to accept any blacktie invite we get. As for fretting about what to wear? No way. Our ultra-chic readers suggested Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant for the best looks that are bound to impress. Other finalists: Verita, Style Exchange/Liam Johns BEST FLOORING STORE Feeling grounded is easier than ever when you have a stunning floor beneath your feet, and our down-to-earth readers voted Buckhannon Tile + Design the best. Whether you’re barefoot or wearing high heels, these surfaces are sure to leave you“floored.” BEST FLORIST So many things can blossom in life — a launched business, a growing family, a new relationship. For these and all other occasions, our celebratory readers recommend Out of Hand’s Out of the Garden . Their blooms are sure to say it the best. Other finalists: Belva’s Flower Shop, Boon’seBlooms BEST FURNITURE STORE A house is not a home without someplac e to sit and relax. With tha t in mind , our nest -fea ther ing readers make the tr ip t o Haven’s Furnitur e for the best c ouches , chairs and ev er ything y our abode migh t need . After all , you wor k har d and deser ve a plac e t o put up y our f eet! Other finalists: GDC, Celadon BEST GARDEN CENTER Some neighborhoods have the residents competing for the prettiest yard on the block, and to get in this game, our green-thumbed readers thin’sknito contest: Abide a While is the best garden center for curb appeal to turn everyone’s heads. Other finalists: Lowe’s Home Improvement, Hidden Ponds Nursery BEST HARDWARE STORE Remember that time your husband misplaced his tool belt and your “honey dol”ist fell to the wayside? Don’t let it happen again – take him to Royall Ace Hardware , voted best by our handy read.eTrhsen you can resurrect the list – and maybe add more to it! Other finalists: Sweetgrass Ace Hardware, Lo’swHeome Improvement BEST HURRICANE SHUTTERS When M ick Jagger sang “Gimme Shel,t” herpr obably didn ’t k now pr oper shelt er includes a pair of hur ricane shutt ers , especially her e in the L owcoun try. Luck ily, our readers aren’t only the fair-weather type — they were happy to tell us Windward Sh utters offers the best. Now, who volunteers to tell Mick? Other finalists: Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters
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