Trivia: Savannah founded
James Oglethorpe and the settlers from the ship Anne landed at Yamacraw Bluff and founded Savannah. In what year?
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Cargo ship spotting
Savannah is one of the busiest container ports in the US. From River Street watch the river and try to spot a cargo ship or container vessel sliding past. Take a photo with the ship in the background.
Cathedral steeples bridal frame
The twin spires of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Lafayette Square are visible from blocks away. Find a vantage point on Abercorn or Harris Street and take a group photo with the bride centred and the steeples behind.
Cathedral steeples shot
The twin spires of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Lafayette Square are visible from blocks away. Find a vantage point on Abercorn or Harris Street and take a group photo with the steeples behind you.
Checkpoint: Chippewa Square
Walk north on Bull Street to Chippewa Square and check in by the Oglethorpe statue in the centre.
Checkpoint: City Market
Walk to the City Market on West Bryan Street between Ellis and Franklin Squares, and check in at the main entrance.
Checkpoint: Forsyth Park fountain
Navigate to the white cast-iron fountain at the north end of Forsyth Park and check in.
Checkpoint: Monterey Square
Walk north up Bull Street to Monterey Square and check in by the monument in the centre.
Checkpoint: River Street
Walk down to River Street along the Savannah River and check in by the waving girl statue or the Hyatt steps.
City Market mural moment
The City Market courtyards are full of painted murals on the warehouse walls. Find a colourful mural and take a group photo with the bride centred and the team posed around her.
Cobblestone bridal strut
River Street's ballast-stone cobbles were laid with stones from English ships in the 1700s. Take a group photo where the bride struts along the cobblestones with the river behind, the team trailing in formation.
Cobblestone River Street walk
River Street's ballast-stone cobbles were laid with stones from ships from England in the 1700s. Take a group photo walking along the cobblestones with the river behind you.
Forrest Gump bench for the bride
Chippewa Square is where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates. The original bench is in a museum, but find any bench on the square, sit the bride down with an imaginary box of chocolates and recreate the scene for a photo.
Forrest Gump bench moment
Chippewa Square is where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates. The original bench is in a museum, but find any bench on the square and recreate the scene with one team member holding an imaginary box. Capture the moment in a photo.
Forsyth fountain bridal pose
The Forsyth Park fountain is Savannah's most photographed landmark. Arrange the team around the fountain with the bride centred in white, the white tiers and palms framing the group.
Forsyth fountain pose
The Forsyth Park fountain is Savannah's most photographed landmark. Take a group photo with everyone arranged around the fountain so the white tiers and palms frame the team.
Hostess City finale for the bride
This is the final challenge! Take an amazing closing group photo where the bride wears a full bachelorette accessory set (sash, veil, the works) with a Savannah backdrop (a square at golden hour, the fountain in low light, the river at sunset). A photo for the wedding slideshow, well done everyone!
Leopold's ice cream toast
Leopold's Ice Cream on Broughton Street has been a Savannah institution since 1919. Buy a scoop for the team and take a group photo with everyone holding their cones up in a toast.
Local Savannahian bridal tip
Convince a local Savannah resident to share one favourite rooftop, restaurant or bachelorette tip. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and the bride, remember the tip.
Local Savannahian tip
Convince a local Savannah resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.
Lowcountry plate for the bride
Order a Savannah classic (shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, oysters, peach cobbler) from any restaurant. Take a photo with the whole team and the bride taking the first bite at the same time.
Mercer Williams bridal shot
On Monterey Square stands the Mercer Williams House, the main location of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". Take a group photo with the bride centred in front of the brick facade, the team around her.
Mercer Williams House shot
On Monterey Square stands the Mercer Williams House, the main location of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". Take a group photo with the brick facade in the background.
Pralines for the bride
Pop into River Street Sweets or Savannah's Candy Kitchen, watch a praline pour and take a group photo with the bride catching the first bite at the same moment as the team.
Pralines for the team
Pop into River Street Sweets or Savannah's Candy Kitchen, watch a praline maker pour fresh pralines and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.
Savannah bride lift
The party begins! Take a group photo where the bride is triumphantly lifted up by the team with a Savannah backdrop (an oak canopy, a square bench, a fountain). Higher and louder, this is your opening shot!
Savannah finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Savannah spot (an oak canopy, a square at golden hour, the river at sunset) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the Hostess City!
Savannah kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic Savannah backdrop (a square bench under a mossy oak, an iron staircase, a horse-drawn carriage) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Spanish moss bridal shot
Find one of the wide live oaks dripping with Spanish moss in Forsyth Park and take a group photo with the bride standing under the canopy in the centre, the team around her, everyone looking up.
Spanish moss portrait
Find one of the wide live oaks dripping with Spanish moss in Forsyth Park and take a group photo standing under its canopy, everyone looking up.
To City Market (bride)
Walk to the City Market on West Bryan Street and check in by one of the open-air courtyards.
To Forsyth Fountain (bride)
Navigate to the cast-iron fountain at the north end of Forsyth Park and check in with the bride and the team gathered around it.
To Monterey Square (bride)
Walk north up Bull Street to Monterey Square and check in by the monument in the centre.
To River Street (bride)
Walk down to River Street along the Savannah River and check in by the Waving Girl statue or the Hyatt steps.
To-go cocktail crawl
Order a Savannah to-go cocktail (frozen daiquiri, espresso martini, mimosa) from a bar that pours into a paper cup, gather on a square and take a group photo with the bride leading a "cheers" pose, every cup in shot.
Trivia: Savannah squares
Savannah was originally planned with 22 squares. How many of the original squares remain today?
Trivia: Savannah squares remaining
Savannah was originally planned with 22 squares. How many of the original squares remain today?
White for the bride in Savannah
The bride is the star today. Make sure everyone in the team wears or holds something white, find a square or a moss-covered oak, and take a group photo where the bride stands out in the centre.