It has been a gift for the two of us to fall in love here in Charleston, so we wanted to list out some of our favorite spots around the town. Below are plenty of coffee shops, half priced burritos, and experiences that will make you fall in love with this place just as we did!
This is where we FIRST met, and where Jordan proposed! As you may have read in Our Story, we had our first date at this cute coffee shop. Get yourself an espresso tonic (Dana's choice) or a latte (Jordan's choice), and take a walk around Hampton Park.
Explore the canopy of live oak trees, quaint pathways, and beautiful flowers. This is a great spot to walk around, have a picnic, or even jump in for a game of pick-up basketball. We loved walking here on our first date, and we know you'll love it too!
This coffee shop is tucked away right in the heart of Park Circle! We advise you to grab a drink to go, so that you can walk down Monague towards the epic playground in Park Circle.
"During one of our first dates we made this walk. I wasn't convinced Dana liked me during this date, because she was acting so strange when I kept trying to hold her hand. "- says Jordan
"Fun fact... I was SO NERVOUS!! " says Dana.
If you're looking for a place to let your kids roam and play, this is your SPOT! Even adults can exercise and have fun there, so check it out!
Whether it be early in the morning or late in the evening, we love to take Gus on a walk alongside our favorite beach here in Charleston. We have done sunrises, and sunsets here. It never ceases to surprise us.
Grab yourself $1 coffee before walking the beach, or hit up this place for a breakfast sandwich afterwards.
"This was the first place I let Jordan scroll through my social media... I either couldn't stop laughing because I was so uncomfortable or because I realized how ridiculous I can be." - says Dana
A great place to watch the sunset, and see the city from across the Charleston Harbor. We took a hammock here once with a carton of blueberries and talked while watching the sunset.
The best Asian flare restaurant. If you don't see Jordan here, you will see someone that works for Water Mission picking up some burritos to go hah!
I hesitated placing this restaurant onto the list, but it is TOO GOOD not to. For those of you that are coming into Charleston a few days before the wedding I recommended splurging on the food here. They are only open for dinner, and do not accept reservations. Instead many people will wait outside the restaurant in line before the doors open at 5pm to get a table.
"We came here at 4pm with a deck of cards while we waited in line for the doors to open at 5pm. Once the doors opened we were able to make a reservation with the hostess for a table at 7pm. So we went back home and changed clothes before heading back a few hours later. Make sure to get the "I Can't Believe It's Not Chicken" dessert!"