Wedding Day

St. Luke's Chapel

Ceremony

Francis Marion Hotel

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

From the moment of our first date, when we both pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant at the exact same time (which happened the following two dates as well!), we knew we were something special together. While we both had a little growing up to do from the day we first met to the day Kyle got down on one knee, the love we've had for each other is immeasurable, and we are so excited to have you join us on this journey of our lives together!

Our Story

Here are a few of our memories together over the years, and we are excited for a lifetime of more 🤍

Memories

Megan Brand

Keith Steffen

Anna Owings

Brandon Bratner

Sarah Lancaster

Michael Adamson

Charles Lancaster

Roland Steffen

Madeline Owings

Hallie Steffen

Wedding Party

We have attempted to answer the most frequent questions below, though if you have any other questions feel free to ask!

Q + A

The Francis Marion Hotel is where the reception will take place, so if you decide to stay here, you can just take the elevator or stairs to the reception! Please call the hotel and ask for the Hinton/Steffen wedding block.

If our Wedding Room Blocks at the Francis Marion have all been reserved, and you are wanting to stay downtown, other hotels in downtown Charleston include: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chshdhx-hampton-charleston-historic-district/?flexibleDates=false&amp;numRooms=1&amp;numAdults=1&amp;numChildren=0&amp;room1ChildAges=&amp;room1AdultAges=&amp;sessionToken=b8039a1a-14a0-4e3c-8a36-b01195718b15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District</a>345 Meeting Street <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chseses-embassy-suites-charleston-historic-district/?arrivalDate=2025-10-03&amp;departureDate=2025-10-05&amp;flexibleDates=false&amp;numRooms=1&amp;numAdults=1&amp;numChildren=0&amp;room1ChildAges=&amp;room1AdultAges=&amp;seniorRate=true&amp;aaaRate=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District</a>337 Meeting Street <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chshd-courtyard-charleston-historic-district/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Courtyard Charleston Historic District</a>125 Calhoun Street

This is a slightly cheaper hotel than the room blocks at the Francis Marion.While it is technically in Mount Pleasant, SC, and not Charleston - it is only a ten-minute drive to the Francis Marion!If you click on the "website" button below - you will be directed to the room block, or you can call 843.884.6000 directly and ask for the Steffen/Hinton room block rate.

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant, an IHG Hotel

Travel & Accommodations

There are many things to do in Charleston, much more than are on this list! However, this list is a great starting point for things to do during your time in Charleston, SC. If you're planning to do some of these items between the ceremony and the reception - make sure you are back to the Francis Marion by 5:00pm for the start of Cocktail Hour!

The&nbsp;City Market&nbsp;is a historic market complex in downtown Charleston, SC.&nbsp;Established in the 1790s, the market stretches for four city blocks from the architecturally significant Market Hall. The City Market hosts many different shops where you can buy handmade items, local foods, and much more!

City Market 

King Street is the same street that the reception will be on at the Francis Marion. This street is home to many adorable shops that you can walk through and determine if you want to bring a piece of Charleston home with you!

King Street

There are many different options for carriage rides through downtown Charleston, a lot of them offering information on the city's history!

Carriage Ride in Downtown Charleston

Waterfront Park overlooks Charleston Harbor and is a great place to go for a stroll and see the waterfront views that Charleston has to offer.

Waterfront Park

The Battery is a fortified seawall, and a commonly visited site when in Charleston. If you're interested in sightseeing gorgeous homes, the Battery is the place to go! This is a great option for walking or driving along the coast and homes.

The Battery

Enjoy the sun and ocean breeze while on the coast.

Sullivan's Island Beach

If you want some delicious seafood with a waterfront view, look no further than here!

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant's popular waterfront dining and drinking district, has a park and boardwalk offering panoramic views of the marsh and&nbsp;Charleston.

Katie & Kyle

Katie & Kyle

Wedding Party