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Kate's Bachelorette

Something Blue Before I Do — a weekend by the sea in her honor

October 1–4, 2026 Folly Beach, SC
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The Essentials

Logistics & Details

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When

October 1–4, 2026
(Thursday–Sunday)

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Where

Folly Beach, SC
with day trips to Charleston

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Where We're Staying

View the house on Vrbo →

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RSVP By

June 20via the Paperless Post evite (going out June 5)

Your Checklist

Running To-Do List

A growing list of little things that help make the weekend special — more will open up as we get closer.

Book Your Flight
Once booked, add your flight details to this spreadsheet.
Do now
Add Photos to the Shared Album
Drop your favorite pics into our shared Google Photos folder.
Due Sept 15
Add Songs to the Playlist
Link to the shared Spotify playlist is in the group text — add whatever gets you on the dance floor.
No deadline
Submit a Photo for "Who Kissed Them?"
A fun game for the weekend: send in a photo of someone you've kissed (ex, partner — your call). During the game, we'll show each photo and everyone guesses which of us kissed them — most correct guesses wins! Email or text your photo to Carli at cchovick@gmail.com or 707-494-7177 — feel free to submit 2 entries if you're feeling ambitious. Totally optional — if you'd rather not share a photo or take part, that's completely fine, no pressure at all.
Due Sept 15
The Plan

Itinerary

Thursday

4:00 PMAirbnb check-in
DinnerDinner at the house

Friday

MorningBeach yoga
AfternoonExplore Folly
EveningDinner and bars in Charleston

Saturday

Early AfternoonBoating around Charleston Harbor
AfternoonExplore Charleston
DinnerSurprise 👀
NightBachelorette game
Handy Links

Trip Toolkit

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Packing List Coming Soon

Beach essentials, outfit notes, and a touch of blue.

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Charleston & Folly Map

We compiled some of the most widely recommended bars, food spots, coffee spots, and attractions in Charleston and Folly.

Open the map →
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Folly & Charleston Guide

A full visitor guide to the area — good-to-knows, favorite spots, and tips for making the most of the weekend.

Open the guide →
What to Expect

Budget Breakdown

A quick note: Aside from housing (Payment #1), all figures below are estimates meant to help you plan. Final amounts may shift a bit as we lock in details.
When & how to pay: All formal, final payment amounts will be communicated through a group chat created after the RSVP deadline. Nothing is due until you see the message in the group chat — no need to send anything before then.

✓ Paid · Room assignments shared after RSVPs

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Due Late August

Preplanned Activities est. $400–$500

Covers the bulk of what's organized ahead of time so the weekend runs smoothly.

Includes: house groceries · decorations · Friday activity · Saturday workout class · Friday dinner

Any leftover funds from this payment roll directly toward in-weekend expenses.

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Post-Trip · via Splitwise

Additional Spend est. $400

Settled after the trip for everything we share along the way.

Estimates for: Ubers · drinks · Saturday dinner · souvenirs

Paid Individually

Flights typically $250–$400

Booked on your own, whenever the price is right.

Recommended: fly into Charleston International Airport (CHS) — closest to Folly Beach.

💡 Highly recommend setting a price watch or fare alert now so you can grab a good deal early.

Where You'll Rest

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1
1 Bed
KingKate
Bedroom 2
1 Bed
KingCarli
Bedroom 3
1 Bed
KingTorie
Bedroom 4
1 Bed · Shared
KingSamara & Alyssa
Bedroom 5
1 Bed
KingRachel
Bedroom 6
2 Beds
QueenScott
QueenAlex
Bedroom 7
3 Beds
Bed 1Julia
Bed 2Nicole
Bed 3Marissa
Game Room
1 Bed
BedMash
"Here's to the bride before the I do's"
Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need to RSVP?

By June 20, please! Look for the Paperless Post evite that's going out on June 5.

How do the payments work?

There are three: Payment #1 (late June) covers housing, Payment #2 (late August) covers preplanned activities, and Payment #3 is settled after the trip via Splitwise for shared in-weekend spend. Everything except housing is an estimate. All formal, final payment amounts will be communicated through a group chat created after the RSVP deadline — nothing is due until you see the message there.

How much should I budget for flights?

Flights run roughly $250–$400 and are booked individually. We highly recommend setting a fare alert or price watch now to lock in a good deal.

What airport should I fly into?

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the closest airport. It's roughly 35 minutes to Folly Beach via Uber or driving.

How are rooms assigned?

There are three pricing tiers — own room, shared room (own bed), and shared bed. We used the information you provided in the survey to make sleeping and bed-sharing decisions. Assignments are posted in the Rooms section above.

What's the vibe / dress code?

Beachy and relaxed, with our "Something Blue Before I Do" theme woven throughout. A detailed packing & outfit guide is coming in August.

Questions, feedback, or recommendations?

Have any questions, concerns, or great recs for Folly Beach & Charleston? Feel free to reach out to either of us — we'd love to hear from you.