Last night was so awesome!!! But the best part is, as Churchill once said in a very different context, this is not the end, it is not the beginning of the end, it is perhaps the end of the beginning 🙂 After so much fun last night, I can’t believe the wedding hasn’t even happened yet!
Yesterday, as promised, we had fun and run. Matt drank a BEER and then we went running! I could never do that! We covered about 5 miles on beach, off beach. It was fun and I was running 8:30 miles – finally a good couple run!
Then he got in the pool!
We had out of town bags waiting for us with some Charleston snacks, which we nibbled on before we left for the party. I had about 3 of each.
There were many reunions of people I hadn’t seen since graduation!
We met at a house and took a trolley downtown.
Downtown Charleston is SO CHARMING!! And full of energy.
The party was at McCrady’s, and they had the whole upstairs space for guests to mingle
We found the bar 🙂
Matt got a Manhattan, the first of a series of Old Man Drinks and I decided to hold off on Round I.
The food was SO awesome! They had a few stations and tons of passed hors d’oeurves
Is this not the biggest bowl of arugula you’ve ever seen!?
Risotto station
I started with a chilled soup and “shrimp and grits on a stick”
And Matt and I shared this plate
and this one
And then we found the passed truffled mac and cheese bites!! I had 2 of these along with a mini crab cake…
And…….3 of these delicious goat cheese quiche things
And I had a few tastes of his risotto plate.
I got an Old Fashioned after a while, but I only had half of it though because I traded it for wine later
Kanz had fun with some Mint Juleps
I switched to club soda with a little cranberry after 1.5 drinks (and some Old Man drink sips)
Here’s us with our good friend Whizzle!!
The coolest part of the evening was this SONY photo booth. It was all digital though, and you could see the photos on a big screen as well as have them printed into proofs. It was a HUGE hit, and if you’re wedding planning, I highly recommend researching this! (Sorry, I don’t know what it was called or any more details)
The photo quality and lighting was amazing!!! We’re going to frame these 🙂
They had a fabulous bluegrass + everything else band.
There was lots of fun dancing – Kanz and I got it started!
Megan + Mihir were quite the dancers too!
Sweet endings included waaay too many of these nut crusted dates
Some nibbles off the candy buffet
And this tart that Matt delivered to me. There were more desserts, but I was too busy dancing to notice them. Imagine that, Kath!
Mizzle and Mihir are a wonderful couple and the toasts were so fitting
I ended the night with a tiny glass of pinot
And was caught with another whopper!
We crashed at 1am – no energy left to blog! I managed to sleep until 8:30, but did not manage to wake up without a mild headache 🙁
I packed various options for breakfasts – instant oatmeal packs, bananas, Barney Butter and this Rockit cereal I got from a reader a while back
It was a mix of grains and dried fruits with peanuts
The package said to just add water and eat cold or to heat for 1 minute. I decided to add half a cup of milk plus a banana and I microwaved it on and off until it thickened.
Matt and I split the mixture
It was good – nice and chewy with bits and pieces of things. The volume was a bit sad for being so calorie dense. And the Barney Butter was the best part!
Today’s plans include:
- Biking adventure
- Lunch at a beachy place
- Beachiness
- Wedding!
Adios!
SEAtoNYC says
Looks like you had a great time!
WHERE DID YOU GET THE GREEN STRIPED DRESS YOU’RE WEARING IN THE ‘TUSKER’ POST? It’s absolutely adorable!
jessnyc says
the photobooth looks like so much fun! your pictures are adoooooooooooorable 🙂
*Andrea* says
the photobooth pics of you and matt are ABSOLUTE ADORABLE!!! you look so happy and in love<33 it makes me happy lol.. have fun at the wedding! what Delicious eats 🙂
melissa (fitnessnyc) says
I was hoping you would decide to move to nyc, but I hope charleston works out for you. I think it is my favorite southern city. I own a bunch of jewelry from a little shop called charleston charms, which I am sure is a total tourist spot, but I love their stuff.
Anyways, great recap, enjoy the day.
Jane B. says
If you’re staying at IoP you should definitely check out Poe’s on Sullivan’s for lunch – GREAT atmosphere, great beers, great food.
Jennifer says
It sounds like an awesome time! So glad you’re enjoying yourselves.
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
adorable pics! you and the husband are so precious 😉
HAVE SO MUCH FUN TONIGHT!!
Amanda says
That party looks like it was SO much fun! And I loved the pics of you and Matt as well as the one on your camera of you sipping the cranberry & club soda! Hope the rest of the wedding weekend is as fun as last night!
Jenny says
wow what an awesome day, Kath! and those picture are absolutely adorable .. you two are a match made in heaven 🙂
Christine says
WOW that looks like an amazing party!!! I can’t wait till my friends start getting married, I have only ever been to 2 weddings (my aunt and uncles) and I was much too young to enjoy them!! And what adorable pictures of you two!!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
What an amazing event! The black and with pictures are so precious!! You guys look adorable.
So glad you had such an amazing time!!
Jennifer says
Cute Pics! The party looks so fun. I love weddings!
weight and meditate says
1) When Matt in in the pool is he drinking a BUDWEISER?? He seems to have such discriminating tastes, normally 🙂
2) The guy in the band that was playing totally looks like Matthew McCounaghy!
3) Have a great time today!
Jess says
I love your sundress. Where did you get it?
Sharon says
Oh wow, everything looks so much fun! And those pictures turned out awesome!!!
Moran (The Running Addict) says
WOW the picture thing is SO COOL!!!
And I LOVE arugula ! YUM!
Heather says
Wow, what a GREAT evening! Everything looks so fun and the food sounds amazing! What a perfect way to catch up with some old friends and enjoy a wonderful evening. Those picture are adorable btw… and your dress is just GORGEOUS! I love it when I find a dress for an event that I can actually wear again. Enjoy another fun day today!
gliding calm says
what a fun night!
Rachel says
there’s just the one ‘h’ in Churchill.
Sccop says
Your friend’s wedding , or pre-wedding party rather, looked so much fun! They truly know how to throw a party.
All the eats looked delish. I also liked the photobooth. I’ve seen traditional photobooths at wedding before, but this digital version rocks. Your b&ws came out beautifully.
Caroline says
Love the pictures of you and Matt!! You look like such a happy (and cute) couple! Enjoy your Sunday.
lauren says
Wow – Great pictures!!
Benne Wafers and McCrady’s!! Lucky lucky you! That place is fabulous. I agree with Jane B – check out Poe if you are still hungry after all that food.
Have fun!!
Sidi says
The pre-wedding party looked better than my own wedding. LOL!!! I love B&W pics! The photo booth was a great idea!
poll says
Awesome post, Kath!! fun fun fun!! XOXO
Alisa - Frugal Foodie says
Wow, that looks like so much fun! congratulations!
gina (fitnessista) says
looks like so much fun! the photo booth is such a great idea!
we’re thinking about planning a little trip to charleston, so it was so fun to see the pics of downtown
have a blasty at the wedding 😀
Justy2003 says
Wow, looks like a ton of fun! I can’t imagine what the wedding and reception will be like!
Love the photos from the photo booth! They’re so cute!
Diana says
Wow, that party looks fantastic…I can’t believe it wasn’t even the full-blown wedding yet! Great eats…the photo booth idea was too cute.
Kiersten says
Love the pictures Kath, it looks like you had such a fun night! The photobooth pics are adorable! (I like your dress, by the way)
Niki says
Looks like a GREAT time!! Enjoy the beach and wedding tonight!!
Elizabeth says
🙂 Great pictures of you & the hubs! Definitely framable!
What a fabulously fun looking party – that wedding will be INSANE if that was the pre party!! 😉
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Wow! What fun!!
I hope the wedding is fabulous!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
What a great night!!!
Run Sarah says
Wow, what an awesome wedding! We are having a photobooth at ours, but not one that fancy!
Jennifer says
That party looked like so much fun! Your dress is way cute, and those pics of the two of you are gorgeous! Looking forward to pics of the wedding … have a great time!
Hangry Pants says
The black and white pictures of you and Matt are adorable!
I want to go to Charleston – Blogger Summit ’10?
KNON says
soooooooOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO MUCH FUN!! I have decided to go to the wedding I was hesitant about.. OH MY GOD IT LOOKS LIKE YOU’RE HAVING SO MUCH FUN!!!!
Mia says
Hey Kath, looks like your having a blast! You’ve got mail too.
Holly says
Those pictures are ABSOLUTELY adorable! Definitely framers! Glad you had such a good time 🙂
Angie says
What a fun night! Awesome food…and the band looks great! love the photo booth idea…how cool!
AC says
Wedding looks like a blast… I love catered parties 🙂
Matt is soooo skinny!
Priyanka says
Awesome day and how adorable are the pics?!
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
I read that post and thought, wow, what a great time you guys had! Really, it looked like you had a blast. Enjoy the rest of the day!
Jenny says
that look like so much fun! And i agree, the dress is lovely.
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Help Meghan Run says
What a great night! 🙂 Glad y’all are enjoying yourselves and Charleston.
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Stacey says
that food looks amazing! I have never been to Charleston, but always wanted to go 🙂
Natalie says
Wow…looks like a really fun party with great food!
The pics of you two are SO cute 🙂
Briana says
Those photobooth pictures are amazing. You both look stunning in them, good thing you’re framing them 🙂
jennifer says
I adore your pre-wedding dress. I agree Charleston is charming but I don’t get the energy you describe. When I was there this past weekend (and came back today to 51 and rainy in DC, yuck), I got laid-back and chill. When I think energy in a city, I think NYC.
Lara (Thinspired) says
I am in LOVE with your red & white dress! It looks like it was made to fit you. Where did you find it?
You guys are the cutest couple ever. I hope you have a blast tomorrow!
sue says
what a fun reception! and all that good food…goat cheese quiche? oh my gosh- sounds heavenly! love your dress, and your pics with matt are definitely frame-worthy!
Hannah says
you looked so cute at the reception! I love the idea of a candy bar…thats genius! Those pics of you and Matt are adorable!
Oh She Glows says
Oh I LOVE the photobooth pics!
Our photographer set up a station for guests to go up to and get pictures done (with an actual photographer tho- not a booth)…we have so many awesome pictures from that. It is such a great idea!
The pic of you caught eating the date ball is so cute.
Erica says
What a party! The food looks incredible! I love the idea of shrimp and grits on a stick! Your dress is super cute. Wonderful to meet you today- sorry it was so confusing 🙂 I will be emailing you in a bit!
Lisa says
Wow – what a great party! It’s the perfect balance between swank (risotto station) and fun (candy buffet). And you look super fly in that dress!
steph says
You and Matt look so great in those photos! Have a great time at the wedding
Kay W. says
I agree with AC….Matt looks waaay too skinny, almost like he’s been sick. Maybe he needs to eat just a little more REAL FOOD! 😉
K says
Those photobooth pictures are SO cute! Charleston looks like a great city to visit! Hope you guys had fun today!!
Lisa D says
your post makes me want to go to Charleston! It looks absolutely adorable and you and Matt look like you are having the best time! Dancing is a great distraction from dessert although that candy bar looks SUPER tempting! Enjoy the wedding-which you may actually be at right now as I type!
ari says
those pictures are so adorable! lol you guys are so cute
Biz319 says
I absolutely LOVE your dress and those black and white pics – too cool!
Hope you have fun today too! Our weather is finally cooperating!
M says
What would compel someone to comment on Matt’s weight? Certainly not concern…
Michelle Hisae says
Wow, that looks like SO much fun! What great food, too. And those pictures of you guys are adorable. Such a great idea.
Leanne says
Looks like so much fun, Kath!
Emily W. says
What a fun night! that tart looks so good! 😀 And that photo both is awesome!
Vince says
The first Photobooth picture of the two of you is awesome! You guys are truly just too adorable together.
You do realize you were probable the only person taking lots of pictures of the wedding food. 🙂 Though it might have encouraged someone else to. “It must be some kind of wedding tradition. She only takes pictures that involve the food.”
Looks like a good time was had, good eats too.
AC says
Hey M-
What compelled me was the picture of very very thin, shirtless Matt. Don’t know what you thought my intention was, but it wasn’t malicious. Sorry, I thought we could comment on the pictures Kath posts. I wasn’t even meaning to be snarky, I just wrote it because I was really surprised he look so thin. Take it for what you will, I guess.
M says
AC, it was actually the comment about M’s weight that was posted after yours that I thought could be a bit hurtful.
I was just reading about the horrible, vicious things a few people have been saying to another of the favorite bloggers (Veggie girl) for being “too” thin. I just don’t get the motivation behind mean-spirited comments like that.
Kori says
Kath- the first pic of you and Matt is perfect! It’s so rare to get a picture that doesn’t look posed and you both just look so natural! Looks like a great time! Hope the wedding was fab!!
Jo says
Wow what great photos of the two of you. Looks like you had a great time xx
megan says
OMG Kath! I was so happy to see you went to McCrady’s because it it my most FAVORITE place in Charleston. My husband and I had our first real date there eight years ago. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Reading your post brought back so many wonderful memories. Charleston is so beautiful! It would be a great place to live.
RK says
Your evening looks like it was so much fun. I love the pictures of you and Matt – they are sooo cute!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Wow! It looks like you had an amazing weekend!!
The food looks so good as well!
have a great day!
skinnyrunner says
what a fun day and such cute pictures. love those black and whites.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
How fun!
Carrie H says
Not tryin’ to defend or hurt … but some men just are thin, and not because of what they do or don’t eat. My brother is exactly the same way, despite plenty of healthy eats and exercise (weights!) and my grandpa was that way till he died. Both got criticized, but neither had any health problems!
Danica says
What a fun day/night! I LOVED seeing the pictures of you and Matt at the Sony Booth – really made me smile. You can see the love 😀
Jennifer says
Your posts are making me miss Charleston so much! I love mccrady’s it’s one of my all time favorite restaurants period. looks like you had fun!
Sarah W. says
omg awesome awesome food!! love that photo booth!