Charleston Strut
The best Chucktown spots for the bride to-be

Having spent countless vacations strolling the cobblestone streets of Charleston, I've become quite the expert tour guide for any friend in need. I've honed my repertoire of restaurants, memorized my favorite stretches of shops, weeded out the mediocre hotels through many travel trial and errors. From the heart of downtown to the outer boroughs and beaches, I've thoroughly experienced it all–and I can never get enough. Having just returned from a refreshing trip (not to mention respite from this tiring cold Charlotte weather) for Charleston Fashion Week, I can't seem to get Charleston off my mind. So I decided to put together a guide of relevant spots for my lovely brides to-be.

Place to stay:
In downtown: The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel, outside the city: Wild Dunes Resort
Best bridal shop:
Shoe Boutique:
Quick mani/pedi:
Dinner with the future in-laws:
Brunch spot:
Picking up something special for your fiancé:
Night out with the bridal party:
Patio afternoon cocktails:
Ultra-romantic dinner for two:
Quintessentially Southern lunch:
Cru (be sure to make a res ahead of time–it's small and always packed)
Gift shop:
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