The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Kiawah Island, SC

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

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.

Where the group sleeps

Kiawah Island Golf Resort Villas$350–$950 / night
Multi-bedroom villas across the resort's 10,000 acres — private living spaces with access to all Sanctuary amenities.
Sleeps 12
Private Rental Home — Kiawah Island$500–$1,500 / night
Kiawah Island Real Estate manages an inventory of private oceanfront and lagoon-view homes — the standout group-house experience.
Sleeps 16

Spa at The Sanctuary
Forbes Five-Star spa with private treatment rooms, an indoor pool, and group packages that include champagne and extended lounge access.
Sunset Dolphin Boat Cruise
Private charter from Bohicket Marina timed to the tidal creek sunset — the Kiawah coastal ecosystem is genuinely seriously good for wildlife.
Private Beach Yoga — Morning Session
The Sanctuary's beach wellness program offers private sunrise or morning yoga sessions on the ten-mile stretch of undisturbed Atlantic beach.
Kayak / Stand-Up Paddleboard — Kiawah River
Paddle the tidal creeks and salt marshes ringing the island — guided tours spot dolphins, herons, and loggerhead turtles in season.
Luxe Picnic — Private Beach Setup
Styled beachside picnic with linen, florals, and charcuterie — concierge services can arrange on the wide Kiawah beach for maximum exclusivity.
Bike Rental — Kiawah's 30-Mile Trail Network
Kiawah has one of the Southeast's best resort bike trail systems — rent a cruiser and loop through maritime forest and ocean-view paths.

The Sanctuary — Ocean Room Restaurant
The finest dining on Kiawah — floor-to-ceiling oceanfront windows, dry-aged steaks and local seafood, and a wine list built for a celebration.
Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary
Sunday brunch at Jasmine Porch is an island institution — eggs Benedict, she-crab soup, and Lowcountry staples in a grand resort setting.
The Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House
Kiawah Island Town Center's casual spot for a low-key group dinner of smoked ribs and cold beer after a beach day.
Tomasso at The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary's Italian restaurant with a casual-luxe feel — wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, and a warm room suited for a group.
The Nest Restaurant
Poolside dining at the East Beach Conference Center — excellent for a relaxed lunch or informal early dinner.
Jasmine Porch
Resort Southern kitchen — shrimp + grits, pit-smoked meats, wide porch