Planning a Charleston bachelorette? Ditch the hangover and steal this itinerary for a wellness-centered weekend that actually leaves you feeling good.
Start your morning with movement and meditation
Taylor Kornegay’s classes are “designed to get you out of your head and back into your body” and can be customized to your group’s needs. Choose any combination of breathwork and meditation, yoga and fitness, astrology readings, and group connection or intention setting.
As Taylor puts it, “Bachelorette sessions are intentionally designed to feel celebratory, connective and nourishing.”
To add to your wellness weekend, Taylor recommends the sauna at Sweathouz, a beach swim with intention on Sullivan’s Island or a walk through Hampton Park, ending with a trip to Huriyali to refuel.
Cruise the Charleston Harbor
Carolina Cabana Cruises is a woman-owned Charleston business offering private bachelorette cruises. Their cabana boat provides a celebratory atmosphere to press pause on life and enjoy a day out on the water. For a wellness-centered cruise, owner Stephanie Russell recommends morning or evening departures for calmer waters and softer sunlight, swim and float times “to keep endorphins flowing” and curated playlists to tie it all together.
Stephanie says Carolina Cabana Cruises allows you to pack your own snacks, giving you room to choose options that make you feel good. She recommends checking out Charleston’s selection of nonalcoholic and low-alcohol drinks and grabbing light snacking options to go from one of the health-centered Charleston eateries.
Top it off with a health-conscious cocktail class
With The Better Pour, Megan Deschaine’s mission is to turn drinking into an intentional part of your celebration. For each party, she creates three original cocktails and leads the group in a hands-on lesson. These cocktails feature fresh juices, homemade syrups and high-quality spirits—because Megan believes wellness can be part of your celebration. She even offers nonalcoholic spirits for the sober and sober-curious.
To keep wellness at the center of your bachelorette, Megan says, “Hydration and moderation are your very best friend, second to the bride, of course.” She recommends considering IV hydration therapy in preparation for your girls’ weekend.
Whether you’re celebrating with morning yoga, harbor cruises or mindful cocktails, Charleston proves that bachelorette weekends don’t have to choose between fun and feeling good. This city offers both—and your body will thank you for it.
By Rebekah McCubbins