Welcome To Charleston!
Expected Forecast
Although we are praying for some sun, we are expecting record breaking low temperatures with rain/storms, this upcoming weekend (fingers crossed that changes). Although we will try to prepare as much as possible, please note that the majority of the wedding is expected to be held outdoors.
Either way, we are planning to party rain or shine!
Besides, wet knots are harder to untie :)
The food in Charleston is insane. It is almost impossible to have a bad meal. Just stay clear of the tourists spots and you will be welcomed with warm hospitality and excellent cuisine.
There are farrrr too many restaurants to count or type... so please enjoy yourself and see why Charleston is one of the food capitals of the world!
1. SC Aquarium
2. Spoleto Festival
3. Palmetto Scent Studio (James and Kathryn's fave date spot)- Custom Candle Making
4. Tijon/Emily and Kathryn's date - Custom Perfume Making
5. Battery/Waterfront Park
6. Art Galleries
7. Sullivan's Island
8. King Street- Shopping
9. Harbor Tour
10. Yorktown at Patriots Point
Chubby Fish: Hillary & Kathryn Carroll's Pick
From Dock to Table. Fresh, Lowcountry seafood with innovative preparations.Get there SUPER early or you will have a long wait.
Poogans Porch- Classic Charleston
Circa 1886- Feeling fancy? Then you HAVE to go here. Located behind the historic Wentworth Mansion. Paul's favorite.
Delaney Oyster House- Emily's favorite
The Darling- Great oyster spot. Emily and Kathryn's date spot
Pink Bellies- Vietnamese-American
Xiao Bao Biscuit-Soul food from across Asia
The Grocery- Vegetarian-locally sourced ingredients
Taco Boy- James's favorite, classic Charleston nostalgia
JackRabbit Filly- Chinese American but not American Chinese, you feel? Good food, cool atmosphere.
Lenoir- Vivian Howard's Charleston Restaurant
Hanks- Seafood
Tempest- Upscale Seafood. Voted 2020 Best New Restaurant by USA Today’s 10 Best.
Fig - Old enough to be considered an institution, but still creative enough to wow the locals who have favored it for years, FIG is one of Charleston’s biggest success stories. The kitchen is run by James Beard Award winner Jason Stanhope, who brings his South American background and French technique to Southern cuisine, creating dishes like fish stew provencal, made with locally caught white shrimp, squid, mussels, and Carolina gold rice.
Halls Chophouse- Steak
Sorelle- Italian
The Establishment- Seafood/cool atmosphere
Brassiere La Banque- French
Butcher and Bee
Amen Street- Southern/Seafood- Emily and Kathryn's Sister Date Spot! Order like us! Get a dozen raw oysters, calamari, and champagne!
167 Raw- Seafood- Fraser's Favorite
Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.- French
Glass Onion- Southern- Featured on Diners Drive In and Dives
Blackbird- On John's Island, if you are in the neighborhood.
The Daily- Kathryn’s favorite coffee shop with incredible breakfast choices! Kathryn gets an iced oatmilk latte with housemade vanilla and lavender syrup and a different food dish each time!
Millers All Day- K&J's favorite, especially the James Island location
Baguette Magic- we recommend the poptarts.
Babas on King- Coffee shop
Kudu- Grab an iced coffee around the corner from the venue. This is a local charleston hangout right downtown.
Shelter- Venture to Shem Creek for some classic southern brunch. We recommend this for the Sunday after the wedding....
Bagel Nation, Holey City Bagels, Ruby New York Bagels- Quick Bagels
Poogans Porch, 82 queen- Classic Charleston breakfast and are located almost next to each other.
Le Patisserie- its french what else can I say
Halls Chop House- For Gospel Brunch.
Citrus Club- Rooftop of Dewberry
Cocktail Club- Kathryn's favorite "nice" college hangout. Located across from the William Aiken House.
Camellias- All pink Champagne Bar. Located in the Bennet
Lowtide- James and Kathryn's favorite brewery on John's Island.
AC's - Kathryn's favorite college DIVE bar, major emphasis on DIVE. Conveniently located across the street from William Aiken House.
Ritual- Think Talum in Downtown Charleston. Obsessed with this rooftop bar.
Little Palm- Old school Miami vibes
The Whale- Known for the Carolina's craft beers
The Belmont- intimate upscale cocktails on King
Edmunds Oast- James's favorite sours
Bourbon and Bubbles- Carrie Bradshow would definitely be seen here.
The Gin Joint- one of the first craft cocktail bars in Charleston.
Prohibition- Speakeasy style
Frontier Lounge- 1970s themed bar
The Quinte Oyster Bar- Located in Kathryn's old parking lot/college home of 36 George street. RIP 36 George street! Fun fact: Kathryn's and roommate, Cristina's old apartment is now a restaurant....