Holy City Honeymoon

Our love list for Charleston goes on for miles and miles. Charleston’s evocative beauty has inspired painters, poets, playwrights, artisans, cuisiniers, and musicians alike, all contributing to Charleston’s multi-sensory cultural aura. From iconic portrait spots, beautiful beach towns, and a famed culinary scene – the Holy City is not only the perfect locale for your destination wedding but the ideal honeymoon hideaway, too. So grab your bags and ready your sights for an unforgettable adventure. Imagine days filled with iconic (and Instagram-worthy) strolls, toasts with rooftop views, exploration at the speed of horse-drawn carriage, romantic al fresco dinners, and indulgence at a spa oasis. The harmony of church bells resonates with the hum of the city by day and at night, the historic district twinkles with gas-lit copper carriage lanterns, details that reveal themselves when the Charleston peninsula is explored on foot. Your worry-free newlywed getaway is guaranteed to feed all of your senses. From the sound of crashing surf on a shell-strewn beach to the sudden exhale of a breaching dolphin, the symphony of the Charleston area is indelibly influenced by its coastal geography. With its 90 miles of coastline, the Lowcountry has considerable eco appeal. Home to five beautiful beach towns, located mere minutes from historic downtown, Charleston is the ideal place to make lasting memories.

Check into Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, your new home away from home. A true one-stop destination resort, offering a 30,000-square-foot tropical pool deck, Charleston’s only waterfront Tiki Bar, and an expansive list of amenities and activities.

Take A Stroll Lace up your walking shoes and head across the bridge to Waterfront Park, don’t miss the largerthan-life pineapple fountain, one of Charleston’s famed portrait spots. From there, stroll down to The Battery and White Point Garden for some of Charleston’s most beautiful vantage points.

Toast for Two Make your way to Reel Bar to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail and the ideal locale to relax and unwind while dipping your toes in the sand. Besides, a toast is in order for commencing your first getaway as Mr. and Mrs.

Dine Al Fresco Head to Charleston Harbor Fish House for an enchanting evening for two. Take in unparalleled views while trying some of the freshest seafood in town. Enjoy fine Southern cuisine al fresco harborside and be sure to save room for dessert.

Savor the present by taking a trip back in time, searching for Charleston treasures, making your own culinary dishes, and dining out on the town. We hope you are ready for a day full of exploring new things.

Savor Southern Fare Fuel up for your day at Middleton Place Restaurant, a Lowcountry staple serving up indulgent Southern fare steeped in generations worth of culinary techniques. Stroll the grounds to experience America’s oldest landscaped gardens.

Seize the Day Make the scenic drive via historic highway 61 to Cypress Gardens and experience the beauty of Berkeley County. Take a self-guided boat ride and recreate that famous scene from The Notebook as you revel in the reflections of the tall bald cypress and tupelo trees mirrored in the dark, black water.

Pick Up Special Souvenirs Head to

the Charleston City Market for a shopping excursion. Stop at Gold Creations, a market staple for more than 40 years, for unique Lowcountry-inspired keepsakes to commemorate your trip.

Sip and Savor See and be seen, start your evening with oysters at The Darling Oyster Bar, perched beside the full-service bar housed in a lovingly restored, 115-yearold storefront. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at Magnolia’s, known for upscale Southern cuisine and blending traditional ingredients and cooking techniques with modern flair for artful presentations. Dining at this timeless restaurant is a treat.

Leave your watch in the hotel and enjoy a day that plays out at a slower pace. Unwind at a spa oasis, explore the city at the speed of a horse-drawn carriage, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Rise and Shine Life is better with a bit of sand between your toes. Head to the Isle of Palms for spectacular sunrise and grab breakfast at Woody’s Eatery, a casual spot with a full bar featuring breakfast favorites served all day at Wild Dunes Resort.

Find a Secluded Sanctuary End your

sun-filled day back at Charleston Harbor Resort’s Beach Club Spa for a relaxing couple’s massage and enjoying tropical cocktails by the resort pool.

Hop over to Mex 1 Coastal Cantina for craveable tacos and the light, fresh flavors of the Baja peninsula. Make your way back downtown to Hotel Bennett for drinks at Camellias, Charleston’s premier Champagne lounge and explore the original walled boundaries of Charles Towne aboard a private carriage ride with Old South Carriage Company.

Spend your final day in Charleston falling in love with some of the city’s most romantic settings. We won’t blame you if you begin planning your next Holy City getaway before you say adieu.

Grab Gourmet, and Go Head to local

favorite Salthouse Catering for a gourmet picnic basket for two. They’ll even recreate your wedding menu favorites and toss in a bottle of bubbly!

Picnic for Two Enjoy an afternoon picnic and a dreamy stroll along the famed Avenue of Oaks at Boone Hall Plantation. Lean into a Gullah culture presentation and gain a fresh perspective touring the property at your own pace.

Bon Appetit Make reservations for a romantic evening at Revival, a modern yet relaxed upscale restaurant housed inside The Vendue, Charleston’s original art hotel. Discover the best of Charleston art galleries, The Vendue showcases over 300 works throughout the property, you might just spy something you can’t live without.

Say So Long Over Starlight Sips

After dinner, head upstairs to The Rooftop Bar for a nightcap and final view of Charleston’s evening skyline and legendary harbor- that is until you visit the Holy City again.