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Wedding dress creation in progress
An avid amateur seamstress (when not working real estate, of course!), I spent much of my free time in 2015 sewing my own wedding gown. I am happy to report that it is officially done and ready for the big day. Check back next month for the big reveal.
Photo: Travis Dew Photography
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Dear Friends,
As many of you know, I got engaged earlier this year. After months of planning, our wedding month has finally arrived! We are very excited to see all loved ones who will be traveling to Charleston to help us celebrate in just a few weeks.
In this month's newsletter, I wanted to share a little bit about our chosen ceremony and reception venues, as they are wonderful historic Charleston locations.
Also featured is an announcement of another big family event happening this month: the opening of my uncle's retrospective art show at the Charleston City Gallery.
Lastly, for those of you who may need real estate assistance while I am busy with wedding and honeymoon: I've shared some information about my plan for coverage while I am out. While wedding is a big focus this month, making sure my clients and customers are fully taken care remains a priority. Sincerely,
Leize Gaillard
William Means Real Estate
843.696.5934
leize@williammeans.com
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Ceremony & Reception Venues: Our Picks
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| | The French Huguenot Church in Charleston, SC.Photo: Ben Buckley-Green |
Ceremony: The French Huguenot Church
In the late 17th century, French Protestants (Huguenots), fleeing religious persecution in France, settled in several coastal colonial communities, including the Carolina Lowcountry. By 1700, approximately 450 Huguenots had settled in the the Charleston area, including my own Huguenot ancestors.
Charleston's French Huguenot Church was founded in 1687; the current structure at 136 Church Street is the third building in the churh's history. Built in 1844 and undergoing a major restoration in 2013, this Gothic Revival structure is a registered National Historic Landmark.
Today, the Church holds regular services in English with an annual service in French to honor its history. The Church, which includes some members of French Huguenot ancestry, is appreciated today for its tradition of fellowship and welcoming hospitality for which Huguenots were known. |
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The Charleston Library Society.
Photo: CofC Friends of The Library
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Reception: The Charleston Library Society
The Charleston Library Society, located at 164 King Street, is a cultural institution for lifelong learning. It serves its members, the Charleston community, and scholars through access to its rich collection and educational programming.
Established in 1748, the Charleston Library Society paved the way for the founding of the College of Charleston in 1770 and provided the core collection of natural history artifacts for the founding of the Charleston Museum (the first in America) in 1773.
In 1914 the Library Society moved to its current location. Here, in this new building, members like DuBose Heyward, Albert Simons, Josephine Pinckney, and many others, studied and read and wrote, diligently weaving the cultural fabric of 20th-century Charleston
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Opening this Month: Richard Hagerty, American Surrealist
While the upcoming wedding is keeping us busy, it isn't the only big family event happening this month.
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In anticipation of the upcoming show, Evening Post Books released American Surrealist: The Art of Richard Hagerty. This full-color, hardcover publication highlights the 40-year career of Charleston artist, Richard "Duke" Hagerty.
Duke will be giving a free talk at the Charleston Library Society on Tuesday, November 10 to celebrate the release of his book. Learn more here |
My uncle, Richard "Duke" Hagerty, has a retrospective art exhibition at the Charleston City Gallery at Waterfront Park opening this month and running through early 2016. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Richard "Duke" Hagerty is a self-taught surrealist artist living in historic downtown Charleston, SC. With more than 50 exhibitions in solo and group shows throughout his 40-year career, Hagerty is often known for his work designing posters for the annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival. His prolific work is often fueled by intense curiosity, exploring a manifold of realms including mythology, world relations, and cosmology, among other subjects.
City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC
Opening Reception: November 19, 2015, 5-7 p.m.
On View: November 20, 2015-January 10, 2016
Curator: Roberta Sokolitz
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My Coverage Plan: November 16 - December 12
I may be taking some time off to get married and enjoying my honeymoon in the next month, but making sure my clients and customers are well taken care of remains a priority!
For those of you who may have real estate related needs while I am unavailable, I have arranged for coverage by a wonderful colleague, Leslie Anderson.
Leslie will be available to arrange showings, answer market-related questions, and even write and/or negotiate contracts in my absence. Leslie is known for her stellar customer service, so I am confident that any of you who need to call on her will be very happy with the assistance she will provide.
For those of you who are currently under contract (or who go under contract between now and November 16), Leslie will be up to speed on your transaction so that she will be able to assist you with any issues that may arise in my absence.
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Thank you to Leslie Anderson for covering and to my clients for their patience during our wedding and honeymoon. Ben and I appreciate it more than you know.
I'll see you in December, ready to finish out the year strong (as a married woman!).
- Leize |
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PS - Election Day is Tuesday, November 3
Charleston Residents, don't forget to vote in this historic election to choose our city's next Mayor! |
| Granddad Palmer Gaillard, Mayor of Charleston from 1959 until 1975.
Who will be our next Mayor? |
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