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We recently helped celebrate with Historic Charleston and all of the conservation work they do by Co-Chairing and designing their 75th Anniversary Gala.
Photos by Taylor Jordan Photography.
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The Gala took place at the Nathaniel Russell house, and in it’s garden. Events are not typically held here, so this was a special event indeed. The party started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by Cru Catering inside.
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Afterwards, dinner follows in the garden.
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We are so fortunate in that our weather in the late fall really acts more as an Indian Summer… But, not too hot for a clear top tent. This was key to feeling like you were really having dinner in a glorious Charleston garden.
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And, dancing took place in a lounge hidden from guests until after dinner.
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Dinner details include a gift of blue Canton porcelain, which originally came over from China on one of Nathaniel Russell’s ships.
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Pretty fall color and flavors made for a gorgeous garden evening.
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After a presentation and video from HCF’s President, Winslow Hastie, guest danced the night away to one of our favorite bands, Simply Irresistible.