Directions

To the Island House:  2658 Swygert Boulevard, Johns Island, SC
 
From Charlotte (using Google Maps)
 
Take I-77 South through Columbia (about 100 miles) and merge into I-26 East. 
 
Continue on I-26 East to Charleston (about 97 miles) and take I-526 West (Exit 212).  Go about 6.5 miles.
 
I-526 ends when it meets US 17 South (Savannah Highway), so take a right onto US 17 South. 
NOTE:  Anyone staying at the Holiday Inn Express on 17 South, it will be about 1/2 mile going left at this intersection.
 
Go about 4.5 miles on US 17 South and turn left on “Main Road”/State Road S-10-20. (I believe there is a Burger King on your left.)
 
Go over the river bridge and take the next left, “River Road”/State Road S-10-91.Go about 2.5 miles and turn left on Swygert Boulevard.  (A GOLD ship’s propeller is stuck in the ground as a landmark.) 
 
Continue on Swygert Blvd, go thru the security gate to the Island House. 
 
There will be a parking attendant to assist you once you arrive on site.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Registries

Hello everyone! I have had some questions about registries and I’m so sorry for the delay in getting this information up!

• Place settings through Jenny Cartee Pottery – contact information on the blog: http://www.jennycarteepottery.blogspot.com/
• Home decor through Biltmore Inspirations by Vania: http://www.biltmoreinspirations.com/consultant-homepage
• Target (www.target.com)
• Bed, Bath, and Beyond (Registry #6116632: www.bedbathandbeyond.com)

The Venue

Hi friends,

We will have both the ceremony and the reception following at The Island House on John’s Island, SC. It is about a 10 to 15 minute drive from the downtown area.

You can find more information about it here: www.islandhouseevents.com

Also, here is a link to the Google map of the area, and if you chose “Search Nearby” from the left hand side underneath the red “a” balloon, it will give you the option to search for close hotels, if you would prefer to stay closer to the venue: Google Maps. 

Please feel free to email any questions to geminimegs@yahoo.com

Hotels

Hi friends,

Here are a couple of lodging options within a short distance of the wedding venue (reception will be held there as well).

Comfort Suites West of the Ashley
2080 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 769-9850
Attn: Jing Butler
GM.SC369@choicehotels.com

http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-charleston-south_carolina-SC369

Reference: Agee/Guidry Wedding
Block booking rates good for: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 – Friday, October 12, 2012
$89 per night for single/double rooms

And also,

Holiday Inn Express Charleston – Hwy 17 & I-526
1943 Savannah Highway Charleston , SC 29407
843-402-8300
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/charleston/chssh/hoteldetail

Reference: Agee/Guidry Wedding
Block booking rates good for: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 and Thursday, October 11, 2012
$85 per night – rooms have two queen beds

Additionally, if you are signed up for Groupon emailings,  that is a great way to look for last-minute booking deals for downtown Charleston.  A few weeks ago, they posted a deal for two nights at a bed and breakfast in the French Quarter for $205. I’ll post deals as I see them.

We’re closely approaching three months to go!  🙂

Coupons, ya’ll.

Lots of entertainment deals!

http://www.charlestoncvb.com/visitors/special_offers/coupons.html

Low Country Cuisine

One of the best things about Charleston is the food! We thought about the places we most love to eat and then asked a few locals for their opinions as well. So we’ve come up with a varied list that will suit fancy tastes to more basic, family oriented restaurants.

Megan Likes: Coconut Joe’s, Fleet Landing, Vickery’s, and this place looks very interesting though I haven’t been there. I’ll try it soon and report back! I’ve also heard Saffron Cafe and Bakery is great.

Cisco Likes: Hominy Grill, The Boathouse.

Kate Likes: Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, also The Boathouse.

Drew Likes: The Blind Tiger (he highly recommends the courtyard for seating), Coast, Hank’s, and SNOB, referenced below.

Chris (our caterer!) Likes: Slightly North of Broad (SNOB), Cypress, Magnolia’s, Oak Steakhouse, Monza, also Coast, Red Drum, and also Fleet Landing. (Mostly $$$; Downtown Charleston, Mt. Pleasant).

And, we recently watched this guy on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Can’t wait to check him out!

If you have a favorite Charleston restaurant, please leave a comment!

Hello Family and Friends!

We’re so glad that you can be part of our exciting day in such a beautiful city. We’ve put together some recommendations with the help of some local friends for accommodations, dining, and things to do. We’ll be uploading those shortly.

We are very excited about October and look forward to seeing everyone there!

Megan and Cisco