FESTIVITIES
Welcome Drinks
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 8:00 PM
Indaco - 526 King Street
Join us for a drink (or a few) to kick off the weekend at one of our favorite spots on Upper King!
Attire: Cocktail Attire
Wedding Ceremony
Saturday, October 12 - 2:00 PM
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - 120 Broad Street
Attire: Sunday Best or Black Tie (see FAQ's)
The Party
Saturday, October 12 - 5:00 PM
The Gadsden House - 38 Alexander Street
Attire: Black Tie Preferred
South of Broad Lowcountry Boil
Sunday, October 13 - 11:00 AM
The Jacobin House - 66 Lenwood Boulevard
Join us for hair-of-the-dog cocktails and the best Charleston tradition - a lowcountry boil! All guests are welcome, feel free to come and go as you please.
Attire: Come as you are
Our Story
Casey and George met in college at the University of South Carolina while working as servers at 1801 Grille. While no one looks good in gingham and denim, their connection was immediate. Since both Casey and George can be a bit competitive, they decided they were going to have a competition to see who could put on the best first date. George? Pulled out all the stops for dinner at Hampton Street Vineyard, an Italian restaurant in the Vista. Casey? Outback. The jury's still out on whose was better.
What started with rolling silverware and drying pizza trays turned into two years spent in Columbia at their favorite dinner spots, Gamecock football games, and trips to Charleston. After graduating from USC in 2018, George stayed in Columbia to wait for Casey to graduate in 2020. In the interim, they rescued their best friend, Eli.
Fast forward six years later, George, Eli, and Casey live in Arlington, VA. While Casey was in her second year of law school, George treated her to a trip to the Omni Grove Homestead in Virginia. After a day of soaking in the hot springs, and convincing Casey he wouldn't be proposing any time soon - George asked Casey to take a walk around the resort. After confirming she was not in fact grouchy about not being proposed to that day, George proposed and here we are!
Next up - making this thing official with all the people we love in our favorite place - Charleston, South Carolina. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
STAY A WHILE
All wedding events take place in downtown Charleston, SC. See below for our travel recommendations, as well as hotel blocks reserved for wedding weekend.
For a house rental option, our booking team gets 5% off StayDuvet.com, a local, professionally managed rental company. Use code BLOCKBIRDIE at checkout for the discount on any rental.
Additionally, AirBnB & VRBO properties are scattered throughout downtown and nearby areas, and are a great option too! That said, we highly recommend checking out the hotel options, since they are in some of the best spots at a great rate. If you do plan on going the AirBnb route and are unfamiliar with the area, feel free to reach out so we can give you all the best tips and tricks to a great stay in CHS.
The Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
Located in the heart of the city, the Francis Marion offers spectacular views of Charleston’s church steeples, historic mansions, and famous harbor, not to mention easy access to some of downtown's best shopping and restaurants.
A 10-minute walk to the reception, and just a block away from the after party!
As of May 1, 2024 this block has been fully booked.
Courtyard by Marriott - Historic District
125 Calhoun Street
Located just off of King Street, the Courtyard Historic District puts you just a 7-minute walk to the reception and 2 minutes from the after-party!
As of May 13, 2024 this block has been fully booked.
Courtyard by Marriott - Waterfront
35 Lockwood Drive
One of few waterfront hotels in Charleston, the hotel sits along the beautiful Ashley River and is a short drive from the city's top destinations and only minutes from all wedding events. Note: availability-permitting, this hotel offers a complimentary shuttle into downtown.
Rooms & Rate: $259-$269/nt + taxes/fees
Nights Blocked: Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
If you would like to extend your reservation please book within the block and email team@blockbirdie.com for assistance
Nearby Hotels (Non-Block)
The downtown area has tons of hotel options to choose from with a wide range in price points. Below are some that are in close proximity to our venue whose price range falls close to or less than our block rates. (Note: list does not include luxury hotels).
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
337 Meeting Street
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
345 Meeting Street
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
45 Lockwood Drive
Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District
560 King Street
There are also plenty of accommodations outside the immediate downtown area. Please be mindful that traffic can be unpredictable coming to downtown from other areas.
Airports
Charleston International Airport (CHS) - 20-min to downtown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) - 3.5 hour drive to CHS
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) - 3.5 hour drive to CHS
Things to Do
See & Do
Take a carriage tour around the city
Grab a coffee at Kudu, and head shopping on King Street
Explore the Charleston City Market
Check out the Pineapple Fountain and stop by Rainbow Row
Take a walk along The Battery & view Fort Sumter from afar
Grab a cocktail at a rooftop bar (The Market Pavilion Hotel, The Vendue, and Ritual are some of the best!)
Check out the Firefly Distillery - home to the best sweet tea vodka!
Take a tour of Fort Sumter where the Civil War started
Drink & Dine
Charleston is a foodie's dream, so making a list of spots is nearly impossible - but here are some favorites that come to mind:
Coffee: Kudu or Caviar & Bananas (then a Bloody at The Darling)
Breakfast/Brunch: Miller's All Day or Crepes at Queen Street Grocery
Lunch: The Watch Rooftop, Rodney Scott's BBQ, Poke Bowls at Beech
Dinner: Indaco, O-Ku, High Cotton, 82 Queen, Hall's Chophouse, 167 Raw
Desserts: Carmella's, Jeni's Ice Cream
Drinks: The Cocktail Club, Prohibition, The Vendue, The Gin Joint
QUESTIONS
WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THE TIME BETWEEN THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION?
For the ceremony, the attire is "Sunday Best" or Black Tie. Following the ceremony, the reception at the Gadsden House will be a black-tie optional event. Feel free to dress for the night, or accordingly for each part of the celebration. There's plenty of time to change outfits in between!
Still need ideas? Head on over to our "Things to Do" tab for some of the best places to check out in CHS. Grab a cocktail, check out Rainbow Row, or maybe head back to your hotel to freshen up before we eat, drink, and dance!
ARE CHILDREN INVITED TO THE CEREMONY?
No. To allow all wedding guests, including parents, a weekend of relaxation and uninhibited revelry, we respectfully ask that no children attend the wedding ceremony & reception.
WHAT ARE THE DRESS CODES?
Friday, Welcome Party: Cocktail Attire
Saturday, Church Ceremony: Sunday Best or Black Tie
Saturday, Reception: Black Tie Optional
Sunday Boil: Come as you are
WILL THERE BE PARKING AVAILABLE?
Parking is limited at both the ceremony and reception. We highly encourage Uber/Lyft or the best way to get around Charleston - a pedicab!
WHERE SHOULD I STAY?
Check out the "Stay A While" tab for information on hotel blocks and house rentals through StayDuvet.com or AirBnB/VRBO.
REGISTRY
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all! However, if you feel inclined to give a gift, we’ve set up a registry available at the link below. Thank you!
Note: The Knot has collected our registries from various sites into one page. Any issues regarding purchases should be directed at the retail store.
