Ashley & Jens

September 4, 2021

Dear friends and family,

We have decided to reschedule our wedding to September 4, 2021 given the uncertainty of gathering in 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we sincerely hope you’ll be able to celebrate with us next year.

We can’t wait!

Ashley and Jens

Schedule

Welcome Drinks

40 Murray Boulevard, Charleston, SC

Thursday
September 2
6:30
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Rehearsal Dinner

Carolina Yacht Club, Charleston, SC

Friday
September 3
7:00
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Attire

Cocktail Attire
Ceremony

St. Philips Church, Charleston, SC

Saturday
September 4
5:30pm
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Attire

Black Tie
Reception

Procession from St. Philip’s to The Gibbes Museum of Art (about two blocks).

The Gibbes Museum, Charleston, SC

Saturday
September 4
6:30pm
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After Party

Saturday
September 4
11:00pm
Brunch

Carolina Yacht Club

Sunday
September 5

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Attire

Smart Attire

Welcome Drinks

Thursday
September 2
6:30
Rehearsal Dinner

Friday
September 3
7:00
Ceremony

Saturday
September 4
5:30pm
Reception

Saturday
September 4
6:30pm
After Party

Saturday
September 4
11:00pm
Brunch

Sunday
September 5

Accommodations

Francis Marion

387 King Street
Charleston, SC
1-877-756-2121

From

$269 per night

Distance

0.7 miles

Promo

BLOMDAHLWRB

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The Dewberry

334 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC
843-558-8000

From

15% off room rate

Distance

0.7 miles

Promo

Book under “Phillips/Blomdahl Wedding Block”

Renaissance Charleston Historic District

68 Wentworth Street
Charleston, SC
843-534-0300

From

From $259 per night

Distance

.2 miles

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Charleston, SC

BREAKFAST & COFFEE / BRUNCH & LUNCH / DINNER / DRINK / DO / SHOP

Breakfast & Coffee

The Daily

652 B King Street
Charleston, SC

Popular spot for coffee and a quick bite. You’ll find everything from breakfast sandwiches to fresh juice on the menu.

Breakfast & Coffee

Basic Kitchen

82 Wentworth Street
Charleston, SC

Healthy food and brunch fare in a sunny cafe. One of our favorites, especially when we need a break from rich southern dishes!

Breakfast & Coffee

Kudu Coffee

4 Vanderhorst Street
Charleston, SC

Long-standing staple for coffee. Kudu has a wide variety of beans, and everything they make is solid. This is the place for your (strong) iced coffee fix.

Breakfast & Coffee

Harken Cafe

62 Queen Street
Charleston, SC

This cute cafe has amazing coffee, pastries, and small sandwiches that rotate daily, not to mention exposed brick interiors. Bonus: it’s just around the corner from St. Philip’s Church, so if you fancy a little fika (coffee and something sweet with friends) before the ceremony, Harken has you covered.

Breakfast & Coffee

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

476 1/2 King Street
Charleston, SC

When you’re craving fresh-out-the-oven biscuits, Callie’s has savory, sweet, and everything in between.

Breakfast & Coffee

The Park Café

730 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC

Bright and fresh neighborhood favorite with salads, eggs, and variations on avocado toast on the menu. Bike there for breakfast and while you’re at it, take a spin around leafy Hampton Park, just across the street.

BRUNCH & LUNCH

Butcher & Bee

1085 Morrison Drive
Charleston, SC

Serving delicious small plates with a healthy mediterranean focus. Both brunch and dinner are fantastic. Get the whipped feta with fresh pita!

BRUNCH & LUNCH

Leon's Oyster Shop

698 King Street
Charleston, SC

Leon’s serves Charleston staples like fried chicken, oysters, and peel-and-eat shrimp in a converted garage. Wash it down with a beer or a margarita, and don’t miss the soft-serve if you saved room for dessert.

EAT

Xiao Bao Biscuit

224 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC

Asian soul food with a southern twist. The cabbage pancake with pork candy is the perfect antidote to a big night out. Open for lunch and dinner every day but Sunday.

BRUNCH & LUNCH

Lewis BBQ

464 N Nassau Street
Charleston, SC

Full disclosure: this is Texas style barbecue. While southern pulled-pork is always number one to Ashley, Lewis is world famous for its beef barbecue. If you’re really trying to eat your way through Charleston, go to Rodney Scott’s BBQ and get his pulled pork for comparison.

BRUNCH & LUNCH

167 Raw

193 King Street
Charleston, SC

Small spot for ceviche, fish tacos, and po’ boys. 167 Raw is the sister restaurant to a seasonal Nantucket outpost, so the lobster rolls are the real deal.

BRUNCH & LUNCH

The Obstinate Daughter

2063 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC

Brunch favorites and craft beers in a rustic space. This brunch spot is on Sullivan’s Island, and a great place to grab a bite before or after a walk on the beach.

DINNER

The Ordinary

544 King Street
Charleston, SC

One of our favorite dinner restaurants in Charleston. Go here for the freshest fish and raw bar. The oyster sliders are a must.

DINNER

Malagón, Mercado y Tapería

33 Spring Street
Charleston, SC

Spanish tapas in a cozy, market setting. This is a small space, but the food is incredible.

DINNER

Edmund's Oast

1081 Morrison Drive
Charleston, SC

In addition to great food, Edmund’s Oast has a wall of rotating craft beer on draft. For serious foodies and beer enthusiasts alike. Dinner only.

DINNER

Chez Nous

6 Payne Court
Charleston, SC

Great spot for a romantic dinner. Chez Nous serves daily-changing Parisian-inspired cuisine in an old Charleston home. Find the daily offering posted on the restaurant’s instagram account, @cheznouscharleston.

DINNER

Little Jack's Tavern

710 King Street
Charleston, SC

Dark and cozy inside, Little Jack’s serves creative cocktails and the best cheeseburger in town. You might find yourself ordering a second cheeseburger for dessert!

DINNER

Melfi's

721 King Street
Charleston, SC

Classic Italian restaurant with fresh pasta, salads, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza. The small tables and dimly-lit interior create the right mood for intimate dinners.

DRINK

The Cocktail Club

479 King Street #200
Charleston, SC

Speakeasy-style bar with moody interior and roof deck. As the name suggests, The Cocktail Club can make just about any drink you please. Pick your poison!

DRINK

Graft Wine Shop

700b King Street
Charleston, SC

Killer wine shop and bar often playing R&B. Learn about wine from its expert somms, pick up a bottle, or just enjoy a glass and jam with friends.

DRINK

Husk Bar

76 Queen Street
Charleston, SC

Husk Bar, next door to the famous Husk Restaurant, is the kind of place that smells of leather bound couches and rich mahogany. The place to sip bourbon and wax philosophical.

DRINK

The Commodore

504 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC

You’ll find live music, a funky atmosphere, and almost certainly a dance party at this late night establishment.

DRINK

Frannie & The Fox

181 Church Street
Charleston, SC

This cozy patio inside of the newly-opened Hotel Emeline is the perfect place to catch up with friends over a cocktail (or two). In addition to refreshing cocktails, you’ll find negronis on tap and plenty of small bites if you get peckish.

DRINK

The Citrus Club at The Dewberry

334 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC

Outdoor drinks with fantastic cocktails and a gorgeous view of Charleston. A great place to catch the sunset.

Sullivan's Island

2400 Atlantic Avenue
Sullivan's Island, SC

Sullivan’s Island is a charming beach town about 15 minutes by car from downtown Charleston. Take a long walk on the beach or soak up some June sun. Make a day of it and stop by The Obstinate Daughter for brunch before or after your beach day.

Walk or Bicycle Around South of Broad

South of Broad Street
Charleston, SC

Walk or bike historic Charleston! Borrow a bike from your hotel, if available, or rent a bike from Holy Spokes (the Citi Bike equivalent in Charleston), and explore South of Broad Street. Pass Broad Street and head toward the water. Don’t miss East Bay, Tradd, Legare, Church, and King Street for historic and colorful homes. Or ride down Stoll’s Alley and Longitude Lane for hidden gems. Stop by Goat. Sheep. Cow. on Church Street to pick up some provisions (cheese, charcuterie, and wine) if you work up an appetite, and take your haul to White Point Gardens for a picnic.

The George Gallery

54 Broad Street
Charleston, SC

The George Gallery represents contemporary American artists including Frank Phillips, Salter Scharstein, Tom Stanley, Allison Gildersleeve, Alan Jackson, Heather Jones, Catherine Booker Jones, Paul Yanko, Justin Giunta, Lori Glavin, Catherine Erb, Betsy Brackin, Vicki Sher, Amanda Norman and Alan Taylor Jeffries. A selection from the estates of William Halsey and Otto Neumann are also available through the gallery.

Broad and Church Streets have more art galleries, so make some time to wander.

Farmer's Market at Marion Square

329 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC

The farmer’s market runs from 8am-2pm. Try fresh produce, shop, and sample local foods from food trucks.

Aiken Rhett House

48 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, SC

If you’re interested in historic homes or preservation, plan a visit to the Aiken Rhett House, home of former Governor William Aiken Rhett. Now in the care of the Historic Charleston Foundation, the Aiken Rhett House is preserved as found, like stepping back in time.

Middleton Place Plantation

4300 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC

About 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, Middleton Place is a historic rice plantation dating back to the 1730s. Magnolia (1676) is also close by, with noteworthy, sprawling gardens.

SHOP

Ben Silver

149 King Street
Charleston, SC

Local men and women’s boutique with traditional clothes and shoes. Jens loves their Crockett & Jones selection.

SHOP

Croghan's Jewel Box

308 King Street
Charleston, SC

Family owned for more than 100 years! Croghan’s has antique treasures and contemporary jewelry collections. If you’d like to take home a reminder of Charleston, Mini Mariana has a fun collection of goldbug jewelry that makes the perfect gift.

SHOP

Hampden Clothing

314 King Street
Charleston, SC

Fashion-forward women’s clothing with collections from Zimmermann, Khaite, Borgo de Nor and more.

SHOP

Blue Bicycle Books

420 King Street
Charleston, SC

Local bookstore to pick up a good read for the beach. Selection of used, rare, and local books, as well as current bestsellers.

SHOP

Berlin's

114 King Street
Charleston, SC

If you happened to forget your tux, or your bowtie isn’t in the state you thought, stop by Berlin’s for a local boutique with everything you need for a formal occasion. Mostly men’s clothing, with a small selection of womenswear.

SHOP

Charleston City Market

188 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC

It’s worth a stroll through the old Charleston City Market, but it will be crowded, as it’s quite a popular tourist destination. Find souvenirs and sweetgrass baskets here. Hot tip: You may be able to find a better deal on sweetgrass baskets on the corner of Meeting and Broad.

The Couple

Jens & Ashley

Jens and Ashley met when they were both freshmen at Georgetown. Ashley made quite an impression on Jens when she kissed him in front of Wisemiller’s and skipped off, crossing “kiss a stranger” off of her Georgetown University Sailing Team scavenger
hunt list. Three years later, their paths crossed again after they were reintroduced by a mutual friend their senior year. The reintroduction led to a first date at Marvin on 14th Street in DC.