Sarah & Ryan

December 8, 2024 • Charleston, SC, USA

Sarah & Ryan

December 8, 2024 • Charleston, SC, USA

Things to Do

Here we have listed some of our favorite things to do in this beautiful city, with the inclusion of some festive activities as well.

Hampton Park

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30 Mary Murray Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
(843) 724-7324

This is one of the most beautiful parks and one of our favorite places to walk with Dakota! This is also where we had our engagement shoot.

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James Island County Park

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871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
(843) 406-6990

The Holiday Festival of Lights goes from 5:30-10:00 PM nightly from 11/15 through 12/31. It is one of Sarah and Ryan's favorite winter activities!

2nd Sunday On King Street

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King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

If you're interested in walking around downtown before the wedding on Sunday, Second Sunday on King Street is a fun option! King Street is closed off to traffic from Queen Street to Calhoun Street starting at 12:00 PM and there are plenty artists, food vendors, and shopping.

Station 24 - Public Beach Access

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Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, USA

This is where Ryan proposed and is the station they take Dakota to run around every weekend for off-leash dog hours!

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

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1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
(843) 735-2275

One of our favorite Sunday traditions, if you are looking for something to fill your morning the day of the wedding, this is a fun market to check out! It has live music, tons of vendors, and delicious food. This is on James Island and goes from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Shem Creek Boardwalk

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Shem Creek Boardwalk, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Lots of fun restaurants and bars to bop around right on the water in Mount Pleasant! Only a 10 minute drive from downtown.

South Carolina Aquarium

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100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
(843) 577-3474

The South Carolina Aquarium puts on a holiday light show every year and is one of Sarah and Ryan's favorite holiday traditions! Ensure you purchase tickets for this event ahead of time.

Cypress Gardens

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3030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA
(843) 553-0515

This is a little outside of Charleston but is a must see. A stunning park where they filmed The Notebook.

Charleston Farmers Market

Picture of Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
(843) 724-7305

This market is right in the center of downtown Charleston, located in Marion Square. It goes every Saturday morning from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There are always cool vendors and plenty of food!