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  Lewis Barbecue

  464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  On our lovely patio and within the restaurant, Lewis Barbecue offers full service private gatherings. John Lewis, the founder and maestro of BBQ, grew up in El Paso, Texas, and came to Austin at the age of 18 to begin his culinary career. John's parents got him a New Braunfels smoker for his birthday around this time, and he began dabbling in Austin's long-standing backyard BBQ culture. He immediately began to experiment with the design and construction of both his smokers and his meats in order to achieve a better result. After spending time in Denver developing his skills on the competition barbecue circuit, John returned to Austin to assist his buddy Aaron Franklin with the opening of Franklin Barbecue, and then joined with LeAnn Mueller to open the much-loved La Barbecue. John went to the Holy City in March 2015 with his smokers to introduce the Lowcountry to the amazing world of Texas BBQ. Lewis Barbecue, which he and his team established in June 2016, has been acclaimed as one of the greatest in the country by publications such as Southern Living, Conde Nast Traveler, Garden & Gun, and others for its famed brisket, honky tonk music, and laid-back attitude. You're still in luck if you can't make it to the physical location. All of John's smoked meats are shipped across the United States via our online store. Rancho Lewis, John's second design, will open in Charleston in 2022. Rancho Lewis embodies the spirit of West Texas, an area rich in varied cultures, and was inspired by his youth growing up in the Southwest Texas-El Paso region. Lewis Barbecue will open a sister location in Greenville, SC, as well.

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  Chez Nous

  6 Payne Ct, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  We are a pint-sized, convivial, neighborhood restaurant located in downtown Charleston, which features food & wine from Southern France, Northern Italy & Northern Spain. We offer a daily changing menu of local ingredients - the same for both lunch & dinner - which consists of 2 appetizers, 2 entreés & 2 desserts.

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  City Art Gallery

  1224 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

  • Spaces for 150-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Art Gallery

  City Art is a working art gallery in the historic Congaree Vista district of downtown Columbia, South Carolina, housed in a Southern warehouse building with exposed brick walls and 14-foot exposed beam wood ceilings. Original contemporary artwork lines the walls throughout, and rental guests are free to wander through three galleries of paintings, sculpture, and other work during their event. The Main Gallery, the venue's primary event space, offers 2,800 square feet of maple plank hardwood flooring that doubles as a dance floor, twinkling white lights along the entry trees and antique elevator shaft, and a warm, art-filled backdrop that keeps decor needs to a minimum. It accommodates corporate parties, wedding receptions, and rehearsal dinners, with room for bands, DJs, and acoustic performers alike. Rental includes a furniture package, a sound system with wired and wireless microphone, and a bride's room, and the venue is located in the heart of the Vista, within walking distance of galleries, shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

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  Kwei Fei

  1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

  Yang Kwei Fei was an 8th century consort of the last Tang Dynasty Emperor Xuanzong. Known both for her beauty and her fondness for alcohol, she is one half of one of the most famous love stories of ancient china. It is that love that has inspired Kwei Fei, a restaurant concept from Chef David Schuttenberg featuring the foods of western China, and more specifically the province of Sichuan. This style of Chinese cooking is known for its vibrant, colorful, and piquant flavors.

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  Robert Mills Carriage House and Gardens

  1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

  • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Named for its famous designer and native South Carolinian, Robert Mills, the Robert Mills Carriage House & Gardens sits on an expansive, tree-lined property just minutes from downtown Columbia. The historic home itself operates as a museum and is not available for rentals, but the surrounding grounds and Carriage House are. The property offers four distinct garden areas alongside the indoor Carriage House, giving events flexibility in scale and setting. A front lawn provides ample green space with a view of the main house, a back lawn is shaded by magnolia trees estimated at 125 years old, and a secluded Founder's Garden offers walking paths and hedges. Fountains, gravel walkways, trellises, and benches run throughout the grounds. The Carriage House itself features exposed beams and large barn-style doors, and the property includes a catering prep kitchen, two restrooms, wireless internet access, and private gravel parking for approximately 30 cars, with on-site staff during events. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, photoshoots, and elopements, with individual gardens suited to smaller gatherings and the full property able to accommodate larger celebrations.

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  Truffles Cafe Belfair

  91 Towne Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910, USA

  • Spaces for 130 Guests

  Truffles Cafe is a locally owned American restaurant in Bluffton, South Carolina, set in the Belfair Towne Village just off Highway 278. The kitchen builds its menu around farm-to-table freshness and locally sourced ingredients, with many recipes drawn from the family gatherings and special occasions that shape its cooking. A bar stocked with more than 40 wines, many available by the glass, rounds out a menu of soups, salads, seafood, pasta, and house specialties, and the restaurant serves weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The restaurant welcomes private events, from birthday parties and business dinners to rehearsal dinners and celebrations tied to weddings. Groups can gather over the same seasonal, made-from-scratch food the cafe is known for, and the events team works with hosts to plan gatherings of friends and family.

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  Oxford Farm

  312 Five Forks Rd, Anderson, SC 29621, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Event Space

  Oxford Farm is a 180-acre working horse farm in Anderson, South Carolina, set among rolling pastures and wooded trails just minutes from Interstate 85. In addition to boarding, lessons, and overnight accommodations for horses and their owners, the farm hosts weddings and special events in its rustic outdoor setting. Oxford Farm welcomes weddings, bridal and baby showers, family reunions, company functions, conferences, team-building gatherings, and music festivals, with capacity for up to 200 guests. Event packages range from a simple day-use rental to a full-service option that includes an on-site wedding professional who helps plan and budget the event and directs the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. Couples may also schedule photo sessions on the grounds ahead of their ceremony date at no extra charge, with the farm's horses sometimes wandering into the shots. The farm is also home to Mane Solutions, a therapeutic riding program, and offers on-site lodging through the Guest Cottage and the Lodge for guests attending an event or traveling through the area.

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  Historic Ballenger House

  212 E South 3rd St, Seneca, SC 29678, USA

  • Spaces for 12-160 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Historic Ballenger House is a circa-1925 residence in historic downtown Seneca, South Carolina, recognized as a site on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. Built by Grady Woodfin and Eleanor Ballenger, the home stayed in the family until 1979, when their son donated it to the newly formed Seneca Woman's Club, which has owned and maintained it ever since. The main-floor Magnolia Room seats up to 48 guests and suits weddings, receptions, meetings, and fundraisers, while an upstairs conference room, converted from a bedroom in 2019, accommodates 10 to 12 for smaller gatherings. Both spaces come with audiovisual equipment and complimentary internet access included in the rental. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Seneca Woman's Club sustains the property through membership, rentals, and fundraising, directing a portion of rental proceeds toward scholarships for local high school students.

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  The Ocean Club at Grand Dunes

  101 Grande Dunes Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, USA

  • Spaces for 60-150 Guests
  • 1 Country Club
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 1 Waterfront

  Grande Dunes Ocean Club sits at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean as the central clubhouse of the Grande Dunes resort community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 27,000-square-foot clubhouse is designed with Mediterranean-style architecture, featuring touches of Spanish Colonial detail and Venetian-style chandeliers. The Dining Room flows out onto two verandas overlooking the Atlantic, while The Overlook offers a smaller, more intimate space on the top floor with ocean views, suited to groups of up to 60. Together, the spaces give planners a range of settings for social celebrations, holiday parties, business meetings, and corporate retreats. The club's dedicated event planning team assists with catering, audio/video equipment, and a network of preferred vendors, aiming to cover every detail of a gathering from start to finish.

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  The Museum

  106 Main St N, Greenwood, SC 29646, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  The Museum is a history museum in Uptown Greenwood, South Carolina, dedicated to saving, sharing, and celebrating the region's past. Founded in 1967 by James West Durst and a group of community volunteers, it opened to the public in 1970 in a single room of the old armory on Phoenix Street before relocating to its current home at 106 Main Street in 1982. A $1.3 million renovation in 2007 refreshed its exhibits after a period of closure. The Museum's permanent installations include a recreated 1900s Main Street, the Carolina Cave, an extensive gem and mineral collection, and exhibits tracing "Epic Journeys" of animal migration, alongside rotating seasonal exhibits. The Museum also operates the affiliated Greenwood Railroad Historical Center on South Main Street, home to a collection of historic railroad equipment and offering private tours by arrangement. Beyond its exhibits, The Museum hosts community programming throughout the year, including its annual Kentucky Derby Party and Family Fun Day at the Train, drawing visitors of all ages into Greenwood's history.

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  North Charleston Marriott

  4770 Goer Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA

  • Spaces for 300-700 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  South Carolina's North Charleston Marriott, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of the historic district of North Charleston, offers a fresh approach to southern style. In order to achieve its unique "southern sophistication" look, this trendy venue combines a seamless combination of southern charm with dashes of cutting-edge technology. With the final product being eight venues filled with modern décor, design components, and furnishings, your wedding can be held anywhere within walking distance of downtown. When it comes to room for your wedding, the North Charleston Marriott offers a whopping 12,000.00 square feet of indoor and outdoor area for you to enjoy on your special day. The hotel had a complete refurbishment in 2016. It is anticipated that couples and visitors will like the additional features and elements in the public areas, meeting spaces and guest rooms.. In addition to the eight event rooms and ten breakout rooms that couples may select from and modify, the hotel also offers a variety of wedding packages that include everything from intimate gatherings to major wedding ceremonies and festivities for up to 700 guests. Couples will be guided by a wedding planner at the North Charleston Marriott throughout the course of their wedding planning process. You can choose from a variety of wedding packages to make the planning process even easier if you so desire. You and your wedding planner will be able to communicate more effectively if you use convenient services such as the Meeting Service App. This will allow them to better support you as they plan and aid with the execution of your wedding. In addition, the crew may assist with extras such as lighting and sound to help make your wedding more memorable.

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  Bell Tower

  3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613, USA

  • Spaces for 60 Guests

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  Grande Dunes Member Club

  Charleston, SC, USA

  At the vacation spot that offers everything, the resort, you can turn your dreams into a reality. The impressive menu and impeccable service at the Grande Dunes Members Club make for the most memorable of gatherings, whether they are formal weddings, social celebrations, or business meetings and retreats for companies. You will have all the support you require to pull off the kind of event that people will be talking about for years to come if you take advantage of the personalized assistance offered by our team of seasoned event planners. Add to this a selection of venues that are not only beautiful but also come equipped with every amenity you could possibly require, as well as catering of the highest caliber. The Grande Dunes Members Club provides an intimate setting for gatherings of any kind, be they business or personal. The clubhouse spans 27,000 square feet and is decorated in an Old World Tuscan style, with some Spanish Colonial and Venetian-style chandeliers thrown in for good measure. The expansive Dining and Grille Room opens up onto the extravagant veranda, where guests can take in a breathtaking view of the surrounding lake waters, natural islands, and the 9th and 18th holes of the golf course. The library, the Founders Room, and the Ladies Lounge are three examples of more intimate smaller spaces. The devoted members of our service and catering team will see to it that each and every aspect of your upcoming gathering or event is taken care of. The club is the epitome of sophistication and class.

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  Pine Lakes Country Club

  5603 Granddaddy Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a wedding and event site. Pine Lakes was Myrtle Beach's first golf course. They've been a fixture in the community and for golfers all over the country since 1927. They are located in Myrtle Beach's core and exhibit Southern architecture. Pine Lakes was designed by architect Robert White and is situated on natural dunes less than a half mile from the beach, with multiple freshwater lakes. The golf course and clubhouse were completely renovated in the 1920s style to bring them back to life. Classic hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, original ornamental moulding, and an expansive covered veranda with a wonderful view of the great lawn can be found in the Pine Lakes clubhouse. Ceremonies can be held on the grand lawn, which is their outside location. Pine Lakes Country Club has a capacity of 300 people. Your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, engagement party, and other wedding festivities can all be held at Pine Lakes Country Club. Weddings at the clubhouse include access to and use of the Magnolia and Azalea ballrooms, as well as the Snug Pub Bar. It also comes with a wedding cake cutting and plating service, gold Chiavari chairs with ivory or black and gold chair pads, tables, china, glassware, flatware, table linens, napkins, and a four-person dinner taster. The ceremony involves chair setup and tear down, as well as a one-hour rehearsal the day before the wedding week. For all of your parties, Pine Lakes Country Club provides culinary and bar services. Their culinary team collaborates with you to develop unique menus with delectable meals that are as beautiful as they are savory. Fish, steak, chicken, veal, hog, seafood, and vegetarian alternatives are all available as set dinners. They also offer themed or personalized buffets with a variety of meats, sides, vegetables, and salads to choose from. A carving station, pasta station, shrimp and grits, slider bar, quesadilla bar, and other culinary stations are available.

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  Harbour Club Charleston

  22 Westedge St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

  • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
  • 5 Event Spaces

  The Harbour Club at WestEdge is the ideal venue for your special occasion! Our locations are multi-purpose and may be utilized for a variety of events like weddings, parties, receptions, showers, and more. Our exquisite Rivers Ballroom, located on the 7th floor of the prominent WestEdge building, boasts gorgeous floor to ceiling windows with views of the Charleston city skyline and waterfront. The Ballroom may easily be partitioned into smaller sections for private gatherings or left open for parties of up to 300 people, depending on the size of your guest list. The Rivers Ballroom is only one of the Club's many event venues. Our outside Terrace, which overlooks the Ashley River, is ideal for small ceremonies, cocktail parties, and, of course, photos. Are you looking for a more intimate wedding setting? The Club has a number of smaller, wonderful locations where you can celebrate, such as our High Garden private dining room in Ashley's Gate or our Ideation Room, which is ideal for a small cocktail gathering. The Harbour Club at WestEdge is the place to be for all things social. Our gorgeous new spaces were created specifically for your event! The Harbour Club offers event venues for all occasions, from the majestic Rivers Ballroom to High Garden, our intimate private dining area. Weddings, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, bar/bat mitzvahs, holiday parties, and more are among our specialties. The original Harbour Club, located at 35 Prioleau Street in downtown Charleston, first opened its doors in the summer of 1994. Those doors were closed after 25 glorious years, and our new Club, Harbour Club at WestEdge, opened on the 7th floor of the iconic 22 WestEdge building. The Harbour Club at WestEdge is a private business and social club designed to serve as a home away from home for the broader Charleston leadership community. It has classic southern hospitality with a modern Lowcountry influence. It will continue to represent all backgrounds and cultures that make up Charleston's beautiful, diversified tapestry. The brand new 18,000 square foot Harbour Club at WestEdge location offers incredible amenities to individuals looking for a professional atmosphere to conduct work and a variety of attractive locations to interact.

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  Wachesaw Plantation Club

  1930 Governors Landing Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Wachesaw Plantation Club is a private club located in Wachesaw, Georgia. It was established in 1985 as the premier private country club on South Carolina's Hammock Coast. Wachesaw Plantation Club provides members with an exclusive but inviting active lifestyle, including Tom Fazio-designed golf and tennis, as well as waterfront dining and a swimming pool complex. Weddings Live oak trees, spanish moss, low country charm, and southern hospitality are just a few of the features. A wedding and event venue located on a bluff overlooking the Waccamaw River, Kimbels at Wachesaw Plantation Club is pictured here. Catering and private events are available. Our professional service and culinary teams will collaborate with you to ensure that every event, whether it is a wedding, corporate event, luncheon, shower, holiday party, or social event, is a success. It all begins with a spectacular setting unlike any other in the Carolina Lowcountry, perched on a bluff overlooking the Waccamaw River and nestled among live oaks draped in Spanish moss, which serves as the perfect backdrop for your perfect event. Add to that the knowledge and expertise of our professional event planning and banquet services staff, as well as a heavy dose of attention to detail and prompt, courteous service, and you have a winning combination.

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  The Woodlands Nature Reserve

  4279 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA

  • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces

  The Woodlands Nature Reserve is a one-of-a-kind destination venue where the sky's the limit in terms of possibilities. The sprawling 6,000-acre property has a variety of settings that can be customized to meet your specific requirements. Due to the fact that we give you complete creative control over your wedding, no two celebrations on our property will ever be the same. The Woodlands Nature Reserve is an enchanting retreat and wedding venue in Charleston, South Carolina. The 6,000-acre property is the ideal getaway for couples looking to host their wedding ceremony and reception in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Visitors here are guaranteed an awe-inspiring adventure, with everything from forest views to swamps and shimmering lakes. The staff at this location is unabashedly enthusiastic about the practice of environmentally responsible systems. Furthermore, a plethora of services are available to ensure that the event planning process is streamlined and, ultimately, flawless. The Woodlands Nature Reserve offers a plethora of event locations for couples planning their wedding, so the sky is truly the limit for them. Sunshine or shade, whichever you prefer, can be found in abundance in the United States. The venue's many forests provide an ideal setting for intimate wedding ceremonies among the towering trees. After their ceremony, couples can enjoy a festive reception on the lakeside under a changing color-changing sky at sunset, with stars lighting the way during the first dance. Some spaces can also accommodate marquee tents, which are a beautiful option for any occasion regardless of the weather. The Woodlands Nature Reserve's seasoned event staff is committed to going above and beyond in whatever they are asked to do on your behalf. They provide a wide range of services to ensure that the couple has everything they require to make their wedding day the unforgettable occasion that it deserves to be for them. There is plenty of space for outside vendors to set up shop, allowing them to offer a diverse range of products. To-be-weds can also enjoy an overnight stay here, where they can participate in a variety of recreational activities throughout their stay. Throughout the property, campsites are located, and they provide a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life for couples and their loved ones. A wide range of other types of gatherings, including but not limited to private and corporate events, music festivals, film productions, and other similar events, can be accommodated at the venue.

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  Old Santee Canal Park

  900 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA

  • Spaces for 600 Guests

  Old Santee Canal Park is a 195-acre park in Moncks Corner that opened in 1989 to commemorate the building of the first true canal in America, with exhibits documenting the area's history and habitat dating back to 4000 B.C. The park sits along Biggin Creek's backwaters and swamp environment and is threaded with four miles of boardwalks, drawing bird watchers, hikers, and paddlers. The park's event spaces include the Stony Landing House, an 1840s plantation home on a bluff overlooking the Tailrace Canal with period reproduction furnishings on its first floor and a brick-paved, lit under-story for evening use, suited to weddings, receptions, reunions, and business meetings. The Interpretive Center offers a 30-foot glass wall facing Biggin Creek, historical exhibits, and three decks, and is available for after-hours events including receptions. The Learning Center, with two porches and lawn picnic tables for breakout sessions, accommodates small conferences, retreats, and corporate training. Within the Interpretive Center, the air-conditioned and heated Canal Room seats 30 to 40 guests for meetings, showers, and parties. The Little David Picnic Shelter, a 32-by-32-foot covered structure with nine picnic tables, a grill, and electric service, sits near restrooms and a playground for casual outdoor gatherings.

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  Wildberry Farm

  2815 Grady Rd, Marion, SC 29571, USA

  • Spaces for 600 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  An idyllic, rural wedding location, Wildberry Farm is tucked away in Marion, South Carolina. The 34 acres of breathtaking beauty and charm that make up Wildberry are ready to meet all of your wedding demands. Do you want a ceremony inside? Just for the wedding, we hired a team of artisans to renovate our Atkinson House. If you've been dreaming of saying your vows outside, you can do so beside our Ceremony Pond's bubbling fountain if that's more your style. The Bridal Cottage, where you'll spend all those priceless moments getting ready with your closest friends and later returning with your husband as Mr. & Mrs., is nestled just adjacent to both places. We cordially invite you to celebrate with all of your wedding guests in the Barn in between the "I do" and the "Farewell," where you're sure to dazzle. Two porches with covers, exposed beams, wrought-iron Restoration Hardware chandeliers, rough-hewn white barnwood walls, and high ceilings are all features of The Barn. Even if we are speechless in awe of its beauty, it also performs flawlessly. The 9,300 square foot area is furnished with 160 chairs, two bars made of eight feet of barnwood, a prep kitchen, lots of bathrooms, and audio amenities. Continue to be curious? Please feel free to look us up as a featured venue on Facebook, Instagram, The Venue Repot, and Martha Stewart Weddings.

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  Catawba Falls Events

  4223 Cedar Creek Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720, USA

  a spot where you can unwind and create memories with friends and family while being surrounded by the beauty of nature! Outdoor and indoor weddings, indoor meetings, and special milestone events can all be held at Catawba Falls Events. At Catawba Falls Events, we host beautiful weddings all throughout the year, utilizing both our indoor and outdoor spaces. Our building was built to take full advantage of the open-air freshness of spring and summer as well as the crisp light and cozy warmth of fall and winter. Planning a weekend team-building event, corporate retreat, or significant business meeting? Any kind of business outing can be held against the backdrop of Catawba Falls Events. To interact with your coworkers and unplug from the distractions of daily life, come enjoy a break from your regular work setting on our generously sized grounds. Catawba Falls Events can gladly host any unique occasion, whether it's for your prospective in-laws or that memorable birthday. Our space was meticulously created for hassle-free gatherings of any size.

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