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Catering

We specialize in Southern cuisine with a fanciful twist! Our Executive Chef worked for 12 years with Bobby Flay, competed on the Food Network's Iron Chef challenge, and was even featured on CBS' Early Morning Show. His talent in the kitchen will have your guests talking about your wedding long after your big day. But don't take our word for it - come in for a tasting! The proof is on your plate!

Planning

We offer both full and partial planning services, as well as weekend-of planning. For our full service brides, we go the extra mile and then some to make sure your wedding is everything you've dreamed of. We provide personalized recommendations of venues & services based on your needs, style, and budget; provide vendor quotes and handle contracts and negotiations; organize travel and transportation; and so much more. To find out more about our partial planning and weekend-of planning, send us a message and one of our Event Planners will be happy to go into more detail!

Design

This is where the fun and wedding day magic happens! Southern Graces CEO and Event Designer, Bethany Boles Hewitt, designs and oversees every single Southern Graces wedding. Her passion and eye for detail result in breathtaking designs for every personal style. She will create a custom design based on the layout of your chosen venue and your personal style. Your design will incorporate complementary florals, linens, rentals, stationary, and more to create a one of a kind, spectacular wedding and reception for you and your beloved.

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Reviews of Southern Graces Catering & Planning

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Emily Sent on 06/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience with Southern Graces

Crystal's team was incredible! Crystal was very responsive and easy to work with. From the planning to the food to the event design, our day was perfect due to Crystal's team. I would recommend them to anyone in the Low Country. People are still telling us how much they enjoyed our wedding, and that is solely due to Southern Graces.
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User4262735 Sent on 01/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

Christopher, Bethany and Crystal are talented phenomenal, professional, and articulate. No stress was involved for our Daughter’s Destination Wedding because of the amazing Team at Southern Graces. They worked with our Daughter and Fiance’ to bring their vision to life. Food was delicious, and displayed beautifully. (Bay Shrimp Wraps, Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly Lollipops and desserts melt in your mouth!) Flowers were breathtakingly gorgeous. Tabby Place was transformed exquisitely for their special day. We could not have chosen a more perfect Team to provide our Daughter and Son In Law with the Wedding of their dreams. We will be eternally grateful to Southern Graces for their hard work, enthusiasm and pride in putting together such a magical and perfect day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you will forever be a part of our precious memories of their Fairytale Wedding.
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Zach Sent on 01/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Love southern graces!

We just got married this past weekend in Beaufort at The Tabby Place. All of the families involved could not of been happier with our choice to go with Southern Graces. Crystal took care of everything from food, flowers to rental and coordinating the whole wedding! She made our dream wedding a reality. Thank you Southern Graces (Bethany, Crystal and all of the staff)!!!!
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Nina Sent on 09/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Crystal did a spectacular job throughout everything. She was on the ball with food, decor, and kept a very positive attitude throughout the entire process despite having to work pretty much exclusively through emails and phone calls (it was a destination). The wedding went very smoothly and everything we tried out during the food tasting was replicated to a T on wedding day. We were both very pleased with everything as well as all of our guests. Most of them traveled 10 hours plus and it was good to see a quality product delivered that nobody will forget.

Would highly recommend Southern Graces and would request Crystal as my wedding planner if I had to do it all over again. She was awesome!
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Caitlyn Sent on 08/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Southern Graces made our day PERFECT! We did not have to worry about a thing and we loved only having to communicate with one person as the wedding became closer and closer! They did our rehearsal dinner as well and it was ALL PERFECT! And not to mention delicious!
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Carole Sent on 06/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Southern Graces was our dream come true for a wedding planner.
As soon as the venue was chosen, we chose our wedding planner. My daughter had seen photos of weddings Southern Graces had done and thankfully, Bethany was free on her wedding date. After our first phone conversation, I knew we had made the right choice.
We met one time early into the process so I could tell Bethany what my daughter wanted (and what she did not want). I texted photos whenever my daughter saw something she liked. Bethany listened to everything my daughter wished for and made it happen.
As an added bonus, we went to Beaufort for our food tasting. It was by far one of the best gastronomic days of our lives.
As vendors were chosen, I would send Bethany their contact information and that was all I had to do. She coordinated everything with them for the wedding.
We communicated best through email or texting. After seeing Bethany in action and seeing her devotion to my daughter’s wedding day, I understand why sometimes it took a bit of time getting back to me.
The wedding day was magnificent. The way Bethany pulled everything together was breathtaking. What a wonderful experience we had. Bethany and her incredible team went above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined. I had to do absolutely nothing. Bethany took care of everything – every last single detail, details I would have never thought of.
The wedding, cocktail hour and reception were exquisite. Bethany did everything – flowers, food, tent, furniture, decorations, plates, wedding cake, food…did I mention the food? Her husband is the chef. OMG. Incredible! We had 200 guests and every one of them could not believe how wonderful the food was. And the way the food was displayed? Off the chain!
Bethany and her team at Southern Graces were a delight to work with. I kind of wish I had another daughter so I could hire her to do another wedding. Bethany, thank you. I cannot imagine an
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Melody Sent on 03/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany and Chris provide a one of a kind experience that will definitely go beyond all your expectations. Chris is the best chef and Bethany basically does the rest. They handle it all! The decorations are so beautiful and the food is amazing. I highly recommend them for your wedding or any event you might have.
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Janna Sent on 09/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Southern Graces was incredible!! They went above and beyond for us and we cannot thank them enough!! Bethany, Chris, Crystal and the whole crew were amazing. All of our guests raved about the food and setup and people are still talking about it. They met all of our needs and they did everything that I asked and set up all of my own decorations that I wanted. I would recommend them to anyone!! They are AMAZING!
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Chris Sent on 04/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We have worked with Southern Graces on over 10 events. Each time is different. The food is always delicous and presented beautifully. The decor is amazing.
However, what really sets this group apart is how special they make your guests feel. The service is above and beyond anything I have ever experienced. If you really want an amazing day, call Southern Graces.
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Brandi Sent on 06/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I live in North Carolina, but we are both from the midwest. We decided that we wanted to have a southern wedding, and we knew we couldn't do it on our own. That's when we found Southern Graces. I first spoke with Samantha and gave her my "vision" for our wedding, and I knew she really listened to everything I had said when we received the detailed proposal for our wedding. Of course, the initial proposal underwent some changes, but the level of attentiveness was clear immediately. On our first conference call, I provided Samantha and Bethany with a wedding presentation with my ideas because, although I knew exactly what I wanted, I was no good at describing it. After the first call, there was hardly a thing that needed said because Bethany just knew exactly what to do.

To say that I had the most beautiful wedding I could have dreamed of is an understatement. Everything was perfect. No detail was spared. The service staff was absolutely out of this world. The food was incredible. The hanging flowers and draped linens in the clear top tent were breathtaking - the glamorous tablescapes with my painted wine bottle vases and candelabras were just perfectly displayed. I had imagined a glamorous, romantic garden wedding and Bethany's design surpassed my wildest imagination. I honestly don't know how a bride does it without a planner, but even then, I don't know how they do it without Bethany!

If you are having a wedding in or around Beaufort, SC, there is no one better than Southern Graces (Bethany) to help make your dreams come true.
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Southern Graces Catering & Planning frequently asked questions

At Southern Graces Catering & Planning, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • Linens
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Southern Graces Catering & Planning includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Southern Graces Catering & Planning offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Southern Graces Catering & Planning, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • French
  • Local
  • Southern
At Southern Graces Catering & Planning, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Southern Graces Catering & Planning provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
Southern Graces Catering & Planning is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.1 in average response time.

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