Frequently Asked Questions

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This wedding is formal, so black tie is the required dress.

It's going to be a beautiful 66 degrees and sunny!

Charleston is an extremely walkable city, there are ample Ubers, taxis are readily available, and we often enjoy using a rickshaw. 

Parking is available at the Memminger lot directly across from the Church (entrance is next to the red brick Glenn McConnell Residence Hall and has lift-up arms that will be in the up position). There also should be ample street parking. 

No. No. We're enjoying showing our personalities--and our bipartisan relationship--with our campaign-themed save the date and this wedding website. 

We'll likely have very small (and tasteful) touches during our wedding weekend, but the wedding ceremony and reception will be black tie and a very formal and traditional South Carolina wedding. 

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a great airport about 15 minutes from downtown and offers direct flights to/from a host of cities including: 

• Alaska
  • Seattle
• Allegiant
  • Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Pittsburgh 
• American Airlines
  • Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Miami, Washington, DC 
• Avelo
  • New Haven 
• Breeze
  • Akron/Canton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Fort Myers, Hartford, Islip, Louisville, New Orleans, Norfolk, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland (ME), Providence, Richmond, Syracuse, Tampa, Westchester (NY), West Palm Beach
• Delta
  • Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, New York, Minneapolis
• Frontier
  • Philadelphia
• Jet Blue
  • Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, New York City, Westchester
• Southwest
  • Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Nashville, St. Louis
• United
  • Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, Washington (DC)

Charleston has many hotels, bed and breakfasts, AirBNBs, and rental properties. Check out the "briefing book" which has a few of our favorites listed, including a few room block discounts.

Are you a fan of history? 

• South Carolina had more Revolutionary War battles than any other colony. Don't miss the Old Exchange Building, Fort Moultrie, Middleton Place (the home of founding father Arthur Middleton), the Colonial Powder Magazine, the Heyward-Washington House (home of founding father Thomas Heyward and place where George Washington slept while in Charleston.)
• Charleston was the place where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, so there is a lot to see. Take a visit to Fort Sumter, or visit the CSS H.L. Hunley (the first submarine to sink an enemy ship). 
• If you're looking to delve deeper in to Gullah and African American history, check out the newly-opened International Museum of African American History, explore Gullah culture at Boone Hall Plantation, take a Gullah tour, visit the Old Slave Mart Museum, visit McLeod Plantation, and pay your respects to the massacre that occurred at Mother Emmanuel AME Church. 

Are you an architecture fan or like to walk, but are not a lifetime member of the Eileen Walling Architecture Tour Service? You can walk down any street in Charleston and marvel, but these are our suggestions:

•  East Battery, filled with colorful 18th-century dwellings which once housed shops on the entry level, and intermingled with grand antebellum mansions
• South Battery, postbellum homes and early 20th century waterfront mansions, some of which overlook the Ashley River along Murray Blvd.
• Montague Street in Harleston Village which has some of the cities finest examples of Federal, Regency, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian architecture
• Church Street, often referred to as "the most romantic street in America," is a visible record of Charleston's Colonial and Georgian dwellings which are neighbored by charming gardens and historic churches
• Legare Street, which features pre-Revolutionary mansions and magnificent Charleston "single houses" constructed in the early 19th century
• Tradd Street, said to be named after the first child of European descent born in Charleston, which contains a fascinating collection of early 18th-century houses. 

Want to take a leisurely walk but get to experience shopping, gardens, history, food, music, food, and drink? Since we live on Broad Street, we think it gives you a great taste of the city of Charleston! 

• Take a stroll around Colonial Lake
• Celebrate Mass at St. John The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
• See where Country Music superstar (and 90's soft rocker) Darius Rucker lives
• Marvel at the ironwork at the home of the man who was the only President of South Carolina (who was a member of the Constitutional Convention, an original associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, a governor of South Carolina, and the second Chief Justice of the United States)
• Get a haircut where we do at Broad Street Barber
• Eat like you're in a Parisian street cafe at Fast and French, or take a bite from an Italian market at Sorelle
• See the 'four corners of law' at Meeting and Broad Streets
• Stop in for a pint at Blind Tiger Pub
• Enjoy shopping and art galleries up and down the street

Are you looking to shop until you drop?

• King Street is the place for you. There are national luxury chains, local and regional designers, high end fashion, tourist traps, antique stores, bookshops and more!

Yes. Charleston is a great city to explore, and we want you to have time to enjoy the city and our festivities!

Charleston has one of America's best culinary scenes. You're likely not going to have a bad meal at any restaurant. Feel free to check out the "briefing book", spend some time researching online, or ask for our favorites!