Hilton Head Weddings

What is it about weddings that make us swoon?

From the impeccably designed paper details to the time-honored traditions mixed with personal touches, exceptional flowers, delicious food, rockin’ music and, of course, the happy couple surrounded by family and friends, weddings are magical.

Congratulations, you’re getting married!

You know you want to have your perfect day on Hilton Head Island. Why wouldn’t you? Whether your dream wedding is a small and intimate beach gathering or an extravagant country club affair, Hilton Head is the perfect destination. Recently ranked the fifth best island in the United States by TripAdvisor.com, Hilton Head offers beautiful views, a sunny climate and a vast array of talented wedding professionals to choose from.

A kiss at the end of the rainbow

With every glance at the forecast leading up to her nuptials last March, Lindsay Finger thought she might be facing every bride’s nightmare: A rainy wedding day.

“The weather forecast called for stormy weather on March 14, and we even went to the extreme of renting a tent because it didn't look like the weather was going to cooperate,” says Finger, who married Hilton Head Island native Mark Finger that spring day at Belfair Plantation. “The morning of our wedding, I woke up, looked outside and saw the sun shining for the first time in three days.”

Monthly is proud to announce its first luxury bridal magazine, coming later this year. Everything about the publication will be top-of-the-line — outstanding editorial, stunning photography and beautiful presentation. Contents will include the hottest tips and trends, beautiful southern brides and a comprehensive listing of the industry’s top vendors. If you or someone you know is planning the ultimate wedding in the Lowcountry, don’t miss this inaugural issue. For advertising opportunites, call 843-842-6988, 238.

Mark your calendars! Monthly Media proudly presents the 2016 Hilton Head Bridal Show hosted by The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa on February 7, 2016. 

Whether your dream wedding is a small and intimate beach gathering or an extravagant country club affair, Hilton Head Island is the perfect destination.

It’s no secret that Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are full of wedding venues. Couples travel from all over the country to get married here for that very reason. Depending on the size of your wedding, your budget and the style and vibe you are looking for, you are sure to be able to find something in the area. One of the most sought-after venues is The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Stretched along the island’s pristine sandy beaches, this AAA Four-Diamond oceanfront resort is an ideal wedding location for a variety of reasons. Because of the endless options, exceptional food and service, comfort of the resort, and oh — that spa! — The Westin is one venue that should not be missed.

Preparation for the wedding day started months, maybe years ago … and it is finally here! The bride walks down the aisle to her smiling (or crying) groom and everything is perfect. But where will the biggest and happiest day of your life take place? And how do you choose?

Here in Hilton Head, weddings are more of a weekend getaway rather than a single day event. They can involve a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and even a farewell brunch for the family and friends of the bride and groom. Because of the trending multi-event wedding, couples are booking at all-in-one venues more often to simplify wedding planning. An all-in-one venue is most often a full-service hotel, country club or private club that is capable of hosting all the weekend events the bride and groom are looking for.

After years of Pinterest trends morphing weddings into more casual or uniquely themed events, this summer’s weddings are returning to tradition in everything from décor to flowers to cakes.

Locals know it’s not uncommon to walk by three weddings on the beach on a typical Saturday in the summer. Locals also know that while the Lowcountry’s beauty shines through no matter the season, the summer gives us temps that hover in the 90s and humidity so thick it forces many of us inside. So what makes June, July and August so popular for destination weddings on Hilton Head?

Love in the Lowcountry

Allison Wessel and Nick Cuca wanted to treat their guests to an authentic Lowcountry wedding. Though Wessel grew up in the Lowcountry, her groom was from Chicago, where the couple lives, and for many of their guests, the wedding would be their first time on Hilton Head Island.

“We wanted to make it feel like you weren’t just anywhere, you were in the Lowcountry,” said Wessel, 28, a digital manager for the McDonald’s Corporation. “There’s no better place for that than Honey Horn. It being an outdoor venue was just perfect.”

HERE COME THE BRIDES!

We asked couples who attended Hilton Head Monthly's 2015 Hilton Head Bridal Show to submit an engagement photo for a chance to have their wedding featured in an upcoming issue. Photos were posted to our Facebook page and readers voted on their favorite couple using "likes."

When planning a wedding, one area you won’t want to overlook is the food. Next to how the bride looked or how great the entertainment was (or wasn’t), the food that is served at weddings is one of the top talked-about topics among guests.