If you've ever visited Charleston, South Carolina, you know it's a special place. Besides boasting oodles of southern charm, Charleston offers a bride-to-be everything she could want to celebrate her final fling: great restaurants, vibrant nightlife and adorable boutiques and shops all just 30 minutes from the coast. These are just a few of the reasons bride-to-be Chloie chose Charleston for her bachelorette party, despite having never visited before. Not only had she heard great things, but she also knew no one on her bachelorette guest list had traveled to Charleston either and felt it would be super special for the group to experience a new place together.
The Weekend Itinerary
What They Did
Chloie and her bridesmaids had a full itinerary for her bachelorette weekend in Charleston! They kicked off by decorating Chloie's room at The Ryder Hotel followed by dinner at The Peacock Restaurant & Bar. That evening, they played games and had a lingerie shower at the hotel while catching up and swapping stories about the bride.
The next day, the group kicked things off with a charcuterie board and donuts delivered from Nosh Boards Charleston and Hero Doughnuts & Buns while snapping a ton of adorable pictures. And yes, there was champagne :) Afterwards, they threw on their swimsuits and headed to Folly Beach for the afternoon. They enjoyed lunch at Saltwater Cowboys and then headed back to the hotel to get ready for their big night out where they celebrated Chloie at Ink Rooftop & Lounge. Don't forget the late night pizza!
On Sunday, the group checked out of the hotel and had their suitcases chauffeured to the airport by Charleston BagValet so that they could continue exploring baggage-free before their flights home. The group window shopped at Charleston's 2nd Sunday festival on King Street, had lunch at Poogan's Porch and browsed the Charleston City Market before heading home.
Friday: Arrive & Get Ready To Party!
- Arrive in Charleston and check into The Ryder Hotel
- Decorate the hotel room and get ready for dinner
- Dinner and drinks at The Peacock Restaurant & Bar
- Lingerie shower, games and champagne at the hotel
Saturday: Photoshoot, Folly Beach & Late Night Pizza
- Photoshoot with Charleston Bride Tribe while noshing on charcuterie and donuts from Nosh Boards Charleston and Hero Doughnuts & Buns
- Day trip to Folly Beach with lunch at Saltwater Cowboys
- Head back to the hotel to rest, recharge and get ready for a night on the town
- Reserved table for drinks and dancing at Ink Rooftop & Lounge
- Late night pizza at Benny Ravello's
Sunday: Window Shopping, Lunch & Goodbyes
- Check out of the hotel with suitcase pickup by Charleston BagValet
- Coffee and 2nd Sunday shopping on King Street
- Lunch at Poogan's Porch
- Window shopping at the Charleston City Market
- Goodbyes and head to the airport to head home :(
Photo Credit: Charleston Bride Tribe
The Bachelorette Pad
Where They Stayed
Chloie and her squad stayed at The Ryder Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of Charleston, just one block from the famous King Street. The hotel amenities include a pool, restaurant and bar, in addition to bike rentals, room service and breakfast. Along with standard queen, double queen and king suites, the largest suites at the hotel feature a living area and kitchenette - the perfect set up to gather and celebrate the bride-to-be!
The Party Theme, Decor & Accessories
Martinis & Matrimony
Chloie picked one of our favorite trending bachelorette party themes, Martinis & Matrimony! The group decorated with a green color pallet (Chloie's favorite color) and accessorized with custom sweatshirts and Charleston Trucker Hats.
Where to shop Chloie's Bachelorette Party Gear:
- BRIDE Balloon Banner - Stag & Hen
- Best Weekend Ever Cups - Stag & Hen
- Green Balloon Arch - Bach Babes
- Foam Finger - XO, Fetti
- Charleston Trucker Hats - Kenz Kustomz
The Round Up
Where They Ate, Drank & Partied
Creating an itinerary for your bachelorette party is no easy task! Here's a rundown of the restaurants and activities Chloie handpicked for her Charleston bachelorette weekend:
- Hotel - The Ryder Hotel
- Charcuterie Board - Nosh Boards Charleston
- Breakfast - Hero Doughnuts & Buns
- Lunch - Saltwater Cowboys
- Lunch - Poogan's Porch
- Dinner - The Peacock Restaurant & Bar
- Drinks & Dancing - Ink Rooftop & Lounge
- Late Night Pizza - Benny Ravello's
- Photographer - Charleston Bride Tribe
- Baggage Service - Charleston BagValet
There you have it - Chloie's bachelorette weekend in Charleston! Need more bachelorette party ideas and advice? Check our our party shop, city guides or party planning blog for even more bachelorette party tips and inspiration.