A Maid of Honor HQ Guide
Southpark spa mornings, rooftop rosé, and drag-brunch Sundays
Charlotte for brides is Southpark shopping + spa, a Sunday drag brunch at Legasea Lounge, and rooftop cocktails at Fahrenheit.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
brewery tour • 2 hours
Charlotte's oldest craft brewery with huge biergarten
brewery tour • 2 hours
Hop Drop 'n Roll IPA in the heart of the arts district
go karts • 2 hours
Indoor karts, trampolines, and laser tag
adventure park • 4-6 hours
Rafting, zip lines, rock climbing, and mountain biking
brunch crawl • 3-4 hours
Walk the Rail Trail hitting breweries and bars
spa • Half day
Southpark resort spa with Moroccan hamam + champagne service
drag brunch • 2.5 hr
Queens performing with mimosas + brunch pastries
Where to go out
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Uptown rooftop with sweeping skyline views and craft cocktails
Dress code: Smart casual to upscale
club • unhinged • $$$
High-energy dance club with VIP bottle service
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden speakeasy with inventive cocktails in South End
bar • balanced • $$
Live music venue with huge patio in Epicentre area
beer garden • chill • $$
Massive craft beer list with European beer garden vibes
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Intimate cocktail lounge with cinema-inspired drinks
bar • balanced • $
Retro arcade bar with cheap drinks and classic games
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Italian-inspired rooftop at Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Dress code: Smart casual to upscale
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Uptown rooftop with skyline views + champagne bottle service
Where to eat
Southern • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Elevated Southern comfort food in a stunning historic church
Southern • $$ • Best for: dinner
NoDa shareable Southern plates and craft cocktails
Peruvian-Japanese • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Nikkei fusion with creative sushi and ceviches
Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Playful brunch spot with pancake flights and bloody marys
Mediterranean • $$ • Best for: brunch
Dilworth brunch favorite with strong cocktails
Seafood • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Fresh oysters and seafood towers in South End
Southern • $$$ • Best for: brunch
Camp-North-End juke-joint brunch — modern Southern with a candlelit room
Where to stay
hotel • Max 2 guests
Luxury uptown hotel with spa and fine dining
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Historic boutique hotel in the heart of uptown
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Walking distance to bars, breweries, and rail trail
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Stylish hotel with Nuvole rooftop bar
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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