Where to Eat in Charleston

There are endless amounts of amazing restaurants in Charleston, but here are a few of our favorites in the downtown area:

Tip: If you plan to eat dinner in Charleston on Friday June 13, you may want to make a reservation before you arrive to avoid a wait.


Bocci's Italian Restaurant
www.boccis.com
158 Church St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 720-2121

Basil
www.basilthairestaurant.com
460 King St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-3490

Blossom
171 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-9200
www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
* All three of these sister restaurants are great!

Boathouse on East Bay
www.boathouserestaurants.com
549 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-7171

S.N.O.B (Slightly North of Broad)
www.slightlynorthofbroad.net
192 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-3424

Registry Information

We are registered at the following locations:

- Pottery Barn
www.potterybarn.com

- Crate and Barrel
www.crateandbarrel.com

- Macy's
www.macys.com

Here's a tip for finding our registry:
Search for "GRABENSTETTER", not Thompson.
(This will narrow your search results by a large margin!)

Should you not be able to find available registry items, we also welcome gift cards from our registered stores or any major retailer (such as Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, William Sonoma, etc..)

We cannot accurately express our gratitude for your kindness and generosity as we start our married life together!

Love -
Jenn and Joe

Drinks Friday... Brunch Sunday!

In addition to the "BIG EVENT" on Saturday, June 14th, we are hoping you'll join us for a few more moments of celebration at the following events:

Welcome to Charleston Cocktails at Tommy Condon's - Friday, June 13, 8-11 p.m.
160 Church St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-3818

Beer and Wine will be provided to all wedding revelers! Come enjoy live music on our reserved outdoor patio at this downtown pub and restaurant. See the post "Where to eat in Charleston" for recommendations on where to get dinner before you drop by for drinks at this event.

Google Map Link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&q=tommy+condon%27s&near=Charleston,+SC&fb=1&cid=0,0,2634753542394334206&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image

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Farewell to the Newlyweds Brunch at The Thompson's Beach House - Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m.
12 Fairway Village Lane
in Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, SC
(843) 242-8159

Rise and shine to come dine with the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Grabenstetter! A delicious array of breakfast treats and Southern savories will be served for all those wanting to come say good bye. The beach is nearby for those who want a glimpse of the vast Carolina coast.

To RSVP and receive written directions, please email Linda.Jean.Thompson@gmail.com

Google Map Link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=12+Fairway+Village+Ln,+Isle+of+Palms,+SC+29451,+USA&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=image

Parking in Charleston for the Wedding

Street parking for the ceremony at St. Luke’s Chapel is very limited, so please plan to take advantage of the trolley transportation that will depart from two downtown locations:

- The Doubletree Suites, located on Church St. between Market and Hayne Sts.
- The Francis Marion Hotel, located on King St. at Calhoun St.

Trolleys will transport you to the ceremony, from the ceremony to the reception at William Aiken, and from William Aiken back to hotel locations.

Our suggestion for those not staying at a downtown hotel:
Park at the Visitors Center garage near William Aiken, and walk just up the street (approx. 3 blocks) to Francis Marion Hotel for trolley pick-up. Following the reception, you will be just around the corner from where you parked.

Additional parking is available in public garages at the following locations:

- Charleston Visitors Center Parking on Mary St. between King and Meeting Sts.
(Nearest to William Aiken House)

- Francis Marion Hotel Garage, adjacent to hotel
(Nearest to trolley pick-up at Francis Marion and walking distance to William Aiken House)

- City Parking at Hasell and Meeting Sts.
(Nearest to trolley pick up at Double Tree)

For a complete map of city parking facilities, please visit:

http://www.charlestoncity.info/shared/docs/0/parking_garage_locations_city2.pdf