BETWEEN CEREMONY & RECEPTION:
Just minutes away: Tanger Outlets at Hilton Head and downtown Bluffton, filled with artisan shops and galleries. Bluffton’s historic district offers charming cafés and local bites.
Bluffton, SC is halfway between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, GA, so if you're staying for the weekend (or longer), there's plenty to do!
Golf: Old Tabby Links, Callawassie, Okatie Creek
History: Callawassie Sugar Works, Oldfield Plantation
Water Recreation: Kayak/boat on Okatie & Colleton Rivers, dolphin/eco-tours nearby
Shopping/Dining: Tanger Outlets, Bluffton Farmers Market (Thursdays), Bluffton historic district
Nature & Wildlife: Callawassie parks, birding trails, salt marsh exploration. Callawassie Island is known for its rich ecosystems—riverfront parks, butterfly gardens, and certified wildlife habitats—great for bird-watching (bald eagles among them)