Day before the wedding
- AfternoonHistoric horse-drawn carriage tour · 1h
- EveningDinner at Magnolias
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningFort Sumter ferry and tour · 2.5h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSavannah day trip from Charleston · 10h
- EveningSunset harbor cruise · 2h
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonLowcountry food walking tour · 3h
- EveningDinner at Slightly North of Broad
Wedding day
- MorningHistoric horse-drawn carriage tour · 1h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSavannah day trip from Charleston · 10h
- EveningCocktail history walking tour · 2.5h
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonDolphin kayak tour · 2h
- EveningDinner at Magnolias
Wedding day
- MorningHistoric horse-drawn carriage tour · 1h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningSavannah day trip from Charleston · 10h
- EveningGhost and graveyard walking tour · 1.5h
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Savannah day trip from Charleston. Two hours south to Savannah's oak-shaded squares, River Street and a Southern lunch.
Budget-friendly bites
- Rodney Scott's BBQ, King Street. Award-winning whole-hog barbecue.
- Hannibal's Kitchen, East Side. Gullah-style soul food. Try the crab rice.
- Bertha's Kitchen, North Charleston. Lunch counter with legendary fried chicken.
- Callie's Hot Little Biscuit, King Street. Hot biscuits to go. Perfect hangover breakfast.
Getting around
- Downtown is easy on foot. The free DASH trolley loops the historic district.
- Use rideshare to reach Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island or Shem Creek.
- Street parking is limited. Use city garages if you drive.
Questions about a Charleston wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Charleston?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as savannah day trip from Charleston.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Charleston?
Popular choices are historic horse-drawn carriage tour, lowcountry food walking tour, fort Sumter ferry and tour. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Charleston?
Try Rodney Scott's BBQ (King Street), Hannibal's Kitchen (East Side), Bertha's Kitchen (North Charleston), Callie's Hot Little Biscuit (King Street).
When is the best time for a wedding in Charleston?
March to June, September to November is the most popular season.
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