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Lowndes Grove

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Welcome to our wedding site! On here you can find key information about our upcoming wedding, as well as fun things to do while visiting Charleston! We can't wait to see you on November 1st, 2025!

The event will take place outdoors, we recommend bringing a wrap or jacket as it will get colder as the night goes on.

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Caroline Harmstone

Luke Hanrahan

Rachel Lakian

Ian McWilliam

Rebecca Clay

Lobby Akinnola 

Tasia Bafatakis

James Ross

Emily Berich-Anastasio

Johanna Moore

Lois Vernon

Family

Elizabeth Harmstone

Andrew Harmstone

William Hanrahan

Gillian Hanrahan

Caitlin Hanrahan

Madeleine Hanrahan

Emma Donaldson (Hanrahan)

Wedding Party & Family

On the day transportation

For those staying at the Hyatt and Francis Marion, we will have transportation to and from the venue at the below times. For those staying elsewhere, we suggest organizing an uber in advance. There is also parking onsite at the venue. 3:50pm- Francis Marion Pick up (pick up will be on Calhoun Street)4:15pm- Hyatt Pick up (pick up will be on King Street)

Accommodation

If you know you are attending, we recommend booking your hotel / accommodation as soon as possible to get the best rates. We have secured 12 rooms on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Hyatt Place, and 10 rooms at the Francis Marion. If the rooms sell out with our discount, we can reach out to the hotel and inquire about adding more rooms, but we can't guarantee that they will be available at this rate. The sooner you book, the better. If you need assistance please email Courtney: chharmstone@gmail.com.

Room Block Details

HYATT&nbsp;PLACE&nbsp;CHARLESTON&nbsp;HISTORIC&nbsp;DISTRICT560 King St,&nbsp;Charleston, SC 29403Phone:&nbsp;(843) 414-4900 - Reference the Harmstone Hanrahan WeddingRooms &amp; Rate:&nbsp;$299/night&nbsp;+ taxes/fees for King Rooms or Queen-Queen roomsNights Blocked:&nbsp;Friday, Saturday -- additional nights also available to guests via&nbsp;booking&nbsp;link. (For extenuating circumstances/requests, make a reservation in the room block and then email Jason Roach -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jason.roach@hyatt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jason.roach@hyatt.com</a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;confirmation&nbsp;# to extend)Breakfast: Breakfast includedBooking&nbsp;Deadline:&nbsp;September 30, 2025Booking&nbsp;Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHSZH/G-HAPA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHSZH/G-HAPA</a>&nbsp;(copy exactly as you see here) FRANCIS&nbsp;MARION&nbsp;HOTEL387 King St, Charleston, SC 29403Phone:&nbsp;(843) 722-0600 - Reference the Harmstone Hanrahan&nbsp;WeddingRooms &amp; Rate:&nbsp;$329/night + taxes/fees&nbsp;for "Traditional" rooms, with options to upgrade at bookingNights Blocked:&nbsp;Friday, Saturday (To book additional nights: Book online for block nights through the block and then call the reservations number above to extend)Breakfast: Not includedBooking Deadline:&nbsp;August 31, 2025Booking&nbsp;Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://reservations.travelclick.com/76320?groupID=4465946" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reservations.travelclick.com/76320?groupID=4465946</a>&nbsp;(copy exactly as you see here)

Alternative Hotels

There are many wonderful hotels in Charleston where you can stay. Here is a link with a few alternative options: <a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/readers-choice-awards-charleston-hotels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/readers-choice-awards-charleston-hotels</a>

AirBnB

There are an abundance of Airbnbs downtown. We recommend staying as close to King Street as possible to have easy access to bars and restaurants.

Transportation

The best airport is Charleston International Airport. Connections through all major airport hubs. Taxis, Uber and Lyft all operate in Charleston.

Travel & Transportation

Charleston is an incredible city to visit, and October/November is one of the best periods to experience the Holy City. One of the oldest cities in America, Charleston was established in 1670 by the British and named Charles Town in honour of King Charles II. It was a merchant city, which brought with it different styles of architecture and culture, which has been carefully maintained throughout the city. There are so many unique locations you can go visit in Charleston - from areas of natural beauty, to stunning beaches, to historically important and unique heritage sites. Charleston is also a foodie town, highly regarded internationally, with several award winning chefs in residence. To help you plan your trip, we have included a few of our favourite places to visit, as well as links to websites that provide ideas of things to do in Charleston.

Things to do whilst in Charleston

Inside Out Charleston: <a href="https://www.charlestoninsideout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlestoninsideout.com/</a> Charleston Visitors Center guide: <a href="https://www.charlestoninsideout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlestoninsideout.com/</a> Another useful website which includes historic tours, ghost tours, plantation house tours, etc. We really encourage our guests to explore some of the cultural heritage sites, as Charleston is one of the oldest cities in America and is full of history. <a href="https://charleston.com/things-to-do-in-charleston-sc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://charleston.com/things-to-do-in-charleston-sc</a>

Shopping!

You can find excellent shopping along King Street, The Market and East Bay Street

Museums & Art Galleries

Check out our local museums and art galleries around Charleston. Some of these include The International African American museum, the Charleston museum, the Gibbs art gallery, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and various galleries scattered around King, Church, and Queen Street.

Where to eat

Restaurants change frequently in Charleston, so it is usually better to use websites like Resy, Conde Nast or Eater to help you find the best options. If you are interested in eating at one of these restaurants, we recommend booking a month in advance as they can be quite popular!<a href="https://blog.resy.com/2024/01/charleston-restaurants/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blog.resy.com/2024/01/charleston-restaurants/</a> <a href="https://carolinas.eater.com/22594772/best-food-charleston-restaurants-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://carolinas.eater.com/22594772/best-food-charleston-restaurants-guide</a> Our favourites: 167 RawSorelleCannon GreenFIGVern'sChubby Fish (just listed as a top 10 restaurant in the US!)The OrdinaryDelaney Oyster HouseLe FarfalleMaisonLeon's Oyster BarRodney Scott's BBQZero GeorgeFrannie and the FoxObstinate Daughter (Sullivan's Island)Longboard (Sullivan's Island)Acme (Isle of Palms)Tavern and Table (Shem Creek - for the view)Nico's (Shem Creek)

Where to drink

A good guide: <a href="https://blog.resy.com/2023/06/best-cocktails-charleston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blog.resy.com/2023/06/best-cocktails-charleston/</a> Our Favourites:Rosemary Rose Rooftop at the Nickel HotelThe Champagne Bar at The BennettZero BarThe Vendue RooftopThe Quinte BarThe Den, Frannie and the FoxThe Market Pavilion Hotel RooftopThe Forte LoungeRevelryPhilosophers and FoolsCocktail ClubProhibitionVintage LoungeBlind TigerThe Gin JointThe Living Room and/or the Citrus Club at The Dewberry

Halloween!

As the spooky season approaches, Charleston has several fun activities lined up. Check out a few haunted destinations around town, do a ghost tour, check out a haunted experience at a brewery - Charleston has it all! Some suggestions here: <a href="https://travelerofcharleston.com/6-spookiest-places-charleston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://travelerofcharleston.com/6-spookiest-places-charleston/</a><a href="https://boonehallfrightnights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://boonehallfrightnights.com/</a><a href="https://app.gopassage.com/events/southernscreams2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.gopassage.com/events/southernscreams2025</a><a href="https://www.mycharlestoncarriage.com/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=20707600782&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21194916367&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqbMiHFuQ80_tO6rWTdVu44NSlrtv&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwovPGBhDxARIsAFhgkwSDyk-gKWl4r4fJ9jy8iorY7XhP7v0l_ZZuN21QgIbGLelRHvpGv2EaAsy0EALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charleston Carriage Ghost Tour</a>

Things to Do

Registry

BABYSITTERS Please find some babysitting services in Charleston, shared with us by our wedding planner:&nbsp; Southern Sitters- Simply Southern Sitters<a href="https://www.simplysouthernsitters.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.simplysouthernsitters.com/</a> Happy Nest - Your Happy Nest Nanny and Babysitting Agency Placing Nannies, Babysitters, Newborn Care Specialists,&nbsp;Night Nannies, Baby Nurse, Special Event Sitters<a href="https://www.yourhappynest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yourhappynest.com/</a> Annies Nannies- Annies Nannies – Sitters, Nannies, Vacation/Hotel Sitters, Special Event Helpers<a href="https://anniesnannies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://anniesnannies.com/</a>

Q + A

Your presence will be a wonderful gift. However, if you would like to buy us a gift, you can find our registry here: <a href="https://www.weddingshop.com/GiftList/patrickandcourtney" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.weddingshop.com/GiftList/patrickandcourtney</a>

Courtney & Patrick

Courtney & Patrick

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