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The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Hilton Head, SC

3 places here can put the whole group under one roof.

green trees near body of water during daytime
Photo by Emily Grace Corley on Unsplash

The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Where the group sleeps

  • The Sea Pines Resort Villas$350–$900 / night

    Multi-bedroom private villas inside Sea Pines with beach access, pool, and golf-cart rental — the full island package for a group.

    Sleeps 12

  • Beach Properties of Hilton Head homes$400–$1,200 / night

    Local rental office with 4–6+ bedroom homes — private pools, private porches, and beach access.

    Sleeps 16

  • Sea Pines Vacation Home Rentals$400–$1,200 / night

    Full homes in gated Sea Pines with golf and beach access

    Sleeps 14

What you do

  • Kayak or Paddleboard Tour — Broad Creek

    Guided paddle through the island's tidal creeks and marsh with dolphin sightings almost guaranteed.

  • Sunset Dolphin Cruise

    Private or semi-private sailing charter timed for the Low Country golden hour — rosé, dolphins, and ideal photos.

  • Spa Day — Faces Day Spa or Sea Pines Spa

    Hilton Head has a serious spa culture — the Sea Pines Resort spa and Faces Day Spa both do group packages with champagne service.

  • Beach Day at Coligny Beach Park

    Free public beach with easy umbrella and chair rentals, cold-pressed juice trucks, and a relaxed effortless vibe.

  • Luxe Picnic Setup by Coastal Luxe Picnics HHI

    Styled beachside or park picnic with low tables, linen, florals, and a charcuterie spread — zero effort, maximum photography.

  • Wine and Painting Class

    Guided paint-and-sip sessions at local studios — BYOB-friendly and easy to theme around a coastal scene.

Where you eat

  • The Sea Pines Resort — Harbour Town Grill

    Inside the Sea Pines Resort overlooking the marina — shrimp and grits, fresh catch, and a wine list that earns the price tag.

  • Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks

    Working dockside seafood institution with steamed oysters, crab, and a casual open-air porch — genuinely the freshest fish on the island.

  • The Boathouse Restaurant

    Waterfront brunch with bottomless mimosas, Low Country eggs Benedict, and a view that carries the whole meal.

  • Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar

    Local favorite known for inventive Southern small plates and one of the island's better cocktail programs.

  • Skull Creek Boathouse Restaurant

    Full-service waterfront dining above the bar — perfect for a group sunset dinner before heading back out.

  • Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

    Top-rated Italian on the island with handmade pasta

Plan our friendsmoon