Take a look at this link for info on some of the Charleston area's best patios!
Tour a working plantation just down the road from where Erica went to high school. You'll have the opportunity to tour the mansion, gardens, slaves quarters, and lots of other activities. Several movies and tve shows have been filmed here including scenes from The Notebook (2004).
This South Carolina museum features a South Carolina treasure - the USS Yorktown. The museum is located on the banks of the Cooper River very close to the wedding venue.
Are you looking to learn more about Charleston, SC's southern history rooted deep in tradition? Be sure to schedule time for a carriage ride when you're in town. You will not be disappointed. There are several carriage companies that all load tours on Market Street in downtown Charleston. Forgot to buy tickets ahead of time? No worries. You can walk up to any carriage house and purchase tickets on the spot. Growing up in Charleston, Erica has been on too many carriage tours to count - but always learning something new about her hometown!
With its remarkable history and eclectic mix of fashion, art, antiques, home décor, and extraordinary food, King Street is the most vibrant and distinctive downtown in America. King Street is a perfect blend of local, regional, and national shops that remains the place to be for retailers of all types.
Want to get your toes in the sand? Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island beaches are where Erica, her siblings, and friends frequented while growing up. It may be a bit cold this time of year to swim, but don't miss a walk on the beach!
Need to shop or kill some time? Visit Towne Centre for an outdoor venue for great restaurants, shopping, and a movie theatre. Fun fact: Erica had her first "real job" at the American Eagle Outfitters at Towne Centre (now Athleta) and worked there all through college.