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My Postcards from Charleston

10/19/17 | Charleston, East Coast, South Carolina, Travel

For those of you who guessed on yesterday’s Instagram post – most of you were half right!  Yes, I am headed back to Seattle again soon but also Los Angeles, get ready for all of the palm tree photos!  Speaking of palm trees a little less than two weeks ago I spent four days in Charleston and it was incredible! If you did not read the full post of Oriane and Matthew’s wedding please stop reading this right now and go read that right now. Done?  Back?  Lovely, we shall continue.  Outside of the wedding Saturday night there were many fun times over the course of four days in Charleston and I want to share a few photos from each day. 

Friday I arrived in South Carolina early in the morning and after dropping my bag at my hotel I headed downtown for a fresh seafood lunch at Kitchen 208 and then spent an hour of meandering around the city before I went on a two hour walking tour.  We passed all of the key areas of downtown including the Charleston City Hall,  Saint Michael’s Church, Edmondston-Alston House, The Battery and along with many other gorgeous spots. 

Charleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour St. Michael's ChurchCharleston Postcards - Historic District Walking TourCharleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour The BatteryCharleston Walking TourCharleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour Catfish RowCharleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour Catfish Row DoorbellCharleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour Rainbow RowCharleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour Old Homes

Then after a quick and much needed pedicure I met up with a ton of the ladies from the bachelorette party and we got on a shuttle to Bowens Island Restaurant. The event which was more of a welcome party than a rehearsal dinner featured a traditional oyster roast followed by a low country boil and the location on the water could not have been more perfect. I included a few of my favorite shots I took of the gorgeous bride and groom below and had a ton of fun shucking oysters for the first time! 

Charleston Postcards - Bowens Island Restaurant Newlyweds Charleston Postcards - Bowens Island Restaurant Rehersal DinnerCharleston Postcards - Bowens Island Restaurant Rehersal Dinner on the PierCharleston Postcards - Bowens Island Restaurant Oyster RoastCharleston Postcards - Bowens Island Restaurant Shucking Oysters Charleston Postcards - Bowens Island Restaurant Rehersal Dinner with DashaCharleston Postcards - Rehersal Dinner

After the welcome party on Friday night a few of us headed out to bars on King Street including Republic and the Macintosh but called it a relatively early night as we knew we had a ton of festivities in store for us Saturday.  On Saturday my friend Dasha and I, see above, went to a leisurely brunch at High Cotton and then wandered around the Historic downtown including Rainbow Row and the Battery. Afterwards we headed to DryBar for blowouts (if you are in Charleston they are having a great Groupon right now) and then gave everyone quite a laugh as we changed into our black tie gowns at the hair salon and Ubered straight to the wedding. 

You better believe I have more photos than the 20 I shared here from the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and after party of Oriane’s wedding but I think this post already has more than enough so you will just have to believe me – it was a great night! 

Charleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour Old HomesCharleston Postcards The BatteryCharleston Postcards - Darling Oyster BrunchCharleston Postcards - Drybar AppointmentCharleston Postcards - Charleston Wedding in Jill Jill Stuart V Neck Gown in Viola

On Sunday after the wedding and after party to say I was struggling a bit would be an accurate statement but our brunch at the Darling Oyster Bar really hit the spot!We go the trio fry basket of shrimp, flounder, and oysters as well as a bacon egg and cheese with Hickory Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Cheddar Cheese, Potato Bun which really hit the spot – the be honest I wanted everything on their incredible brunch menu. Afterwards there was more touristing and then saying goodbye to friend’s who did not have Columbus Day off and I headed by myself to Magnolia Planation. The plantation which dates back to the 1600’s was gorgeous and I have an entire post coming soon about my experience. After the plantation I headed to the outlet malls by my hotel and did a bit of work because, well, real life. 

Charleston Postcards - Darling OysterCharleston Postcards - Historic District Walking Tour Old HomeCharleston Postcards - Magnolia Plantation Main House

Monday, my last day in Charleston did not go quite as expected – I wanted to spend a sunny day at the Folly Beach but it was definitely dark and very overcast.  Luckily I did not get caught in the rain and instead of sitting on the beach and reading for a few hours I decided to walk up and down the gorgeous miles of beach which was a great way to get exercise on the very quiet October beach day. 

Charleston Postcards - Folly Beach Waves and PierCharleston Postcards - Folly BeachCharleston Postcards - Folly Beach SeagullsCharleston Postcards - Folly Beach Pier

I had a great time in Charleston and it is such an adorable city, I will definitely go back and I can see why so many girls who do not want a wild and crazy bachelorette choose Charleston as their destination.  Hopefully it will not be 17 years until the next time I visit! 

Which spot would you want to visit first? 

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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    October 30, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    We went to Charleston a few months ago – looks like we hit up some of the same spots (like the plantation!)

  2. Lucy says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:49 am

    So many great shots, you fit so much in!

  3. Pam says

    October 20, 2017 at 5:41 am

    What a fun weekend you had.

    I adore Charleston and you did it justice in the photos!

  4. TAMMY says

    October 19, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    I am impressed you did so much in the 4 days you were at Charleston. Love all of those fashionable outfits you posed in. Best one is save the best for last the bikini shot. Have fun in Seattle and Los Angeles. You might see game 1 of the World Series next week there.

  5. Lucy says

    October 19, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Wow, I you really fit so much in! Well done!

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