Rehearsal Dinner

Old Wide Awake Plantation

Ceremony

Cocktails and Competitions

Dinner

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our love story begins….

How We Fell in Love 

Just the Two of Us

Old Wide Awake Plantation 

Old Wide Awake is a circa 1800 plantation home filled to the brim with southern charm. 200 years ago, the home was located a few hundred yards from where it sits now. The original home site was inside what is now “Wide Awake Park.” Perched high on her bluff overlooking the Stono River, this home is known for its iconic wrap around porch and picturesque tree-lined avenue. Fun Fact: At the start of the 1800s she served as a 24-hour general store for the Stono Ferry that docked on her property. The 24-hour ferry carried people from the mainland over to what is now Johns Island.

A Little about Charleston 

The city of Charleston was established in the year 1670, making it the oldest town in South Carolina. Its name was chosen by the original settlers after King Charles II. It is well known for being an epicenter of trading and religious tolerance thus coining its nickname “The Holy City”.&nbsp;

Why We Love Charleston 

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Location, Location, Location 

Historic Inns ($$$$)

All roughly 30(ish) minutes from Old Wide Awake plantation.

This Hotel offers in room breakfast, wine and cheese hour, as well as nightly sherry included with your stay. Also conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Charleston market as well as King street. One of Kailey’s personal favorite hotels.

Fulton Lane Inn

Sister hotel of Fulton Lane Inn with similar conveniences. Offers, free room service breakfast, wine and cheese hour, and nightly sherry.

Kings Courtyard Inn

Continental breakfast able to be enjoyed in bed or on the patio, afternoon tea and hors d'oeuvres, as well as evening Port/Sherry/Brandy included with your stay.

John Rutledge House Inn

This is where the Bride and Groom will be staying for the weekend!

The Inn At Middleton Place, LLC

Budget Friendly Hotels ($$)

All roughly 20(ish) minutes from Old Wide Awake Plantation.

Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley

Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley

Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley

Town & Country Inn and Suites

TownePlace Suites Charleston-West Ashley

Places to Stay and Relax

Restaurants 

Breakfast/Brunch 

<a href="https://toastallday.com/toast-meeting-st/meeting-st-menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://toastallday.com/toast-meeting-st/meeting-st-menu/</a>

<a href="https://www.poogansporch.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.poogansporch.com/about</a>

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Lunch/Dinner 

<a href="https://www.pizzeriadigiovanni.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pizzeriadigiovanni.net/</a>

<a href="https://fleetlanding.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fleetlanding.net/</a>

<a href="https://ansonrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ansonrestaurant.com/</a>

<a href="https://www.tbonzgillandgrill.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tbonzgillandgrill.com/</a>

<a href="https://www.churchandunion.com/location/charleston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.churchandunion.com/location/charleston/</a>

<a href="https://www.yeolefashioned.com/locations/west-ashley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yeolefashioned.com/locations/west-ashley/</a>

<a href="https://www.eastbaydeli.com/#menu-section" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eastbaydeli.com/#menu-section</a>

Bars and Roof Tops 

<a href="https://www.rooftopcharleston.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rooftopcharleston.com/</a>

<a href="https://tommycondons.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tommycondons.com/</a>

<a href="https://www.marketpavilion.com/pavilionbar.cfm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marketpavilion.com/pavilionbar.cfm</a>

<a href="https://thepeacock-chs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thepeacock-chs.com/</a>

Sweet treats

<a href="https://www.kaminskys.com/menus/charleston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kaminskys.com/menus/charleston/</a>

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Places to Eat and Gather 

General admission includes access to the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, USS Liffey Destroyer, 3 acre Vietnam experience, Medal of Honor Museum, and 28 historic aircraft’s.&nbsp;Adult tickets for $27. You could spend an entire day here!

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

In addition, Bulldog tours offers a guided Captains tour at $45 for adults.

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Take a 30 minute boat cruise to this historic, protected landmark. Learn a little about the immense history Charleston is rooted in.

Fort Sumter National Monument

Great place to snag a handcrafted item to take home with you! Open daily starting at 9:30am to 5:00pm. The night market is open on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 6:30pm until 10:30pm. Restaurants and shops also line the streets surrounding the market.

Charleston City Market

King Street offers some of the city's trendiest restaurants and some exceptional shopping. Take a stroll down King street if you’re looking for modern and high end stores.

King Street Shopping 

Site of the Avenue of Oaks most well known from the movie The Notebook! The S’mores ice cream is some of the best ice cream Nick and Kailey have had!

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Photo Worthy Places 

The Angel oak is a short drive from downtown Charleston but is worth it!

Angel Oak Tree

Just around the corner from restaurants and bars as well as The Battery!

Rainbow Row

Nice view of the water and Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The pineapple fountain is a great photo op!

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Right off the battery. Gazebo in the center of the park which is another picturesque spot!

White Point Garden

Historical Tours 

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<a href="https://oldsouthcarriage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldsouthcarriage.com/</a>

Sara Kailey Miller & Nicholaus Morgan Beaver

Sara Kailey Miller & Nicholaus Morgan Beaver

Places to Eat and Gather

Restaurants

Breakfast/Brunch

Toast! All Day ($$)

Poogans Porch ($$)

The Bodega

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Lunch/Dinner

Pizzeria di Giovanni ($)

Fleets Landing ($$)

Ansons Restaurant ($$)

Tbonz Gill and Grill ($$)

Church and Union ($$$)

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe

East Bay Deli

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Bars and Roof Tops

Rooftop at the Vendue ($)

Tommy Condons Irish Pub

The Pavilion Rooftop Bar

Peacock

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Sweet treats

Kaminsky’s Desert Cafe

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