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š The Best Thanksgiving Traditions at the Historic Hampton House 1908
If you haven't already figured it out, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite times of the year here at the Historic Hampton House 1908! Between the crisp fall air, the smell of seasonal dishes in the kitchen, and the sound of family laughter echoing through our historic halls, itās a season that feels right at home in our Southern estate. Each year, families and friends gather here to celebrate old traditions and create new onesāand the Hampton House provides the perfect backdr

Alexis Akers
Oct 15, 20253 min read
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š¦ The Top Five Most Common Thanksgiving Disasters ā and How to Avoid Them at the Historic Hampton House 1908
We know, we know. Halloween hasn't even happened yet! But what's the harm with looking ahead to the most delicious holiday? Thanksgiving is one of the most joyful (and stressful!) days of the year. Between juggling recipes, entertaining guests, and making sure the turkey doesnāt turn into a kitchen fire, things donāt always go according to plan. But hereās the good news: you can avoid most of the chaos entirely by hosting Thanksgiving at the Historic Hampton House 1908. Our e

Alexis Akers
Oct 13, 20253 min read
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Our Top 5 Favorite Celebrity Weddings (Inspiration Edition)
Celebrity weddings can feel larger than lifeābut they also offer ideas, creativity, and moments couples can adopt (in their own style)...

Alexis Akers
Oct 10, 20252 min read
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The Top 5 Wedding Donāts
After talking about wedding myths last week, it only feels right to follow up with something just as important ā the wedding donāts....

Alexis Akers
Oct 6, 20252 min read
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Top 5 Wedding Myths (Debunked!)
When you start planning a wedding, it seems like everyone has advice, rules, or traditions you āmustā follow. But the truth? Many of the...

Alexis Akers
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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The 5 Best People to Give a Speech at Your Wedding
A wedding day is filled with moments youāll never forget, and speeches are one of the most heartfelt traditions. They set the tone for...

Alexis Akers
Sep 29, 20252 min read
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The Five Best First Dance Songs
The first dance is one of the most unforgettable moments of any wedding reception. Itās that magical pause in the celebration where...

Alexis Akers
Sep 24, 20252 min read
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6 Must-Have Wedding Photos Youāll Treasure Forever And Always
Your wedding day is one of the most meaningful days of your life, and the photos captured will be the keepsakes youāll look back on for...

Alexis Akers
Sep 19, 20252 min read
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How to Personalize Your Wedding Ceremony at the Historic Hampton House 1908
Your wedding ceremony is the heart of the dayāthe moment where your love story takes center stage. While receptions may be all about the...

Alexis Akers
Sep 17, 20253 min read
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The Perfect Getting-Ready Spaces at Historic Hampton House 1908
One of the most special parts of a wedding day is the quiet, joy-filled hours before the ceremony, when the bridal party gathers to get...

Alexis Akers
Sep 15, 20253 min read
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The Best Wedding Reception Send-Offs
Every wedding deserves a magical ending, and the reception send-off is one of the most memorable moments of the entire day. Itās your...

Alexis Akers
Sep 12, 20252 min read
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Top Color Palettes for Weddings This Year
One of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is choosing your color palette. It sets the tone for the entire celebrationāfrom...

Alexis Akers
Sep 10, 20252 min read
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The Best Photo Spots at the Historic Hampton House 1908
Your wedding day is filled with beautiful moments worth capturing, and the Historic Hampton House 1908 offers the perfect backdrop for...

Alexis Akers
Sep 8, 20252 min read
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The Five Best Flowers for a Fall Bouquet
When the leaves start to turn, the air carries that unmistakable crispness, and pumpkin spice season hits, fall weddings at the Historic...

Alexis Akers
Sep 5, 20252 min read
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A Taylor Swift Wedding Reception Playlist for the Celebrating Swifties
How to Dance the Night Away at the Historic Hampton House 1908 If thereās one artist who can carry an entire wedding reception playlist,...

Alexis Akers
Sep 3, 20252 min read
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Make "Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue" All About You.
Blend the timeless traditions of something old, new, borrowed and blue while celebrating "something you."

Pamela Lewis
Nov 17, 20245 min read
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Top 10 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue
Start without stress and learn about the Top 10 Questions you need to ask your wedding venue when planning for your big day.

Pamela Lewis
Sep 1, 20245 min read
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Micro wedding ā say yes to no stress!
Say yes to no stress with a micro wedding with your closest family and friends. Learn more in the latest blog.

Pamela Lewis
May 5, 20244 min read
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Make it a Heritage Chic Wedding.
Timeless with a nod from the past to inspire the present is what a heritage chic wedding is all about. We know the adage of adding...

Pamela Lewis
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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Making History.
Interview with Historic Hampton House 1908 owner Beth Velner as she talks about the before and after renovation of her Upstate venue.

Pamela Lewis
Feb 19, 20244 min read
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