Charleston Beach Wedding Destinations
It’s no surprise that Charleston, SC, has become a popular
destination for bridal couples to experience their magical
day. Beach weddings are part of the reason given their
rise in popularity, and there are a number of
Charleston beach wedding destinations from
which to choose. What makes a Charleston beach
wedding so special is the combination of natural settings so
close to interesting venues for wedding receptions.
Here are some of my favorite choices for a magical
Charleston beach wedding:
- Folly Beach. One of the oldest public beaches in
the area, a couple of new bridges and access roads
also make it the closest beach to historic downtown
Charleston and a great place for a Charleston beach
wedding. This allows the bridal couple to choose a
spot on the beach for the wedding, and then be at their
wedding reception in one of downtown’s famous restaurants
about a half an hour after the ceremony. Folly
Beach also has a number of affordable beach houses that can
serve as locations for the bridal party as well as various
bridal celebrations to boot. Nicknamed “the Edge of
America,” Folly Beach has become known for its
down-to-earth, hip atmosphere with a more eclectic mixture
of visitors.
- Sullivan’s island. This island community on
the north side of Charleston Harbor offers a totally
different experience than Folly Beach, but still the same
beautiful sandy beaches and gorgeous beach vistas. As
a Charleston beach wedding destination, Sullivan’s Island
has a little more of a residential atmosphere than Folly
Beach and has fewer possible distractions by tourists and
local beach lovers. The good news is that Sullivan’s
Island also offers a number of beach houses that would be
great for bridal parties and other special
celebrations.
- Isle of Palms. Adjacent to Sullivan’s Island is
Isle of Palms, another great choice for a Charleston beach
wedding. IOP – as the locals call it – is somewhere
in between the atmosphere of Folly Beach and Sullivan’s
Island. It’s a little quieter than Folly but not as
calm as Sullivan’s Island. Although the farthest away
from downtown Charleston of the three, it still has great
access to all sorts of wedding reception facilities in
nearby Mt. Pleasant. As a Charleston beach wedding
destination, it also offers beach houses that could be
rented for various bridal functions as well as
accommodations for guests.
Of course, the one thing all three have in common . . .
being close to one of the most beautiful cities in the
country and all the romantic scenery it offers. For a
Charleston beach wedding, you can’t go wrong choosing one
of these fabulous and great beaches.
We can design your wedding on the beach, or in one of our
stunning and historic locations. The choices are almost
limitless here in the Lowcountry. We can help you plan
your perfect and most memorable day of your life. We are
here to help and would love the opportunity to serve you.
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