WEDDING BLOG
Holiday Weddings in the Heart of Charleston
Holiday weddings held at the Francis Marion Hotel.
Grandmillenial & Vintage Style Wedding Guides
Vintage style ideas for your wedding in Charleston, South Carolina with the Francis Marion Hotel.
Safe & Socially Distanced Weddings
Safely hosting your wedding during these times can be done successfully. Though your big day may have a few things you weren't imagining when you were younger, but nonetheless your day is sure to be just a s beautiful (if not more so)! We are here to make the process...
Get Inspired for your Fall Wedding with these Colors!
Fall wedding season is here! We'll admit it... its defintely a favorite. Warm inviting colors, cooler temperatures and beautiful celebrations are among us. Even if your wedding day is looking a little different lately, sacrificing the perfect fall color palette...
Personalizing Your Wedding Day
If you're planning a traditional ceremony, a mini-mony, an elopement or a micro-wedding, there are many ways to make it one-of-a-kind for you & your partner. Our latest guide showcases how previous weddings here at the hotel have created a day with personal...
Historic Charms meets Beach-y Boho
Whether you're a Charleston local or having your dream destination wedding with us- being a beach loveris sometimes just in your heart. View our Guide on how to incoporate beachy vibes & historic charm during your wedding celebrations at the Francis Marion Hotel.
Thinking Green on Your Wedding Day
Wanting to be conscious of the earth & think sustainably on your wedding day? View Francis Marion Hotel’s guide on how to be eco-friendly.
Micro-Weddings & Elopements
Planning your big day but on a smaller scale? Micro weddings typically have anywhere from 5 – 50 people in attendance and can make the stress of the wedding day a little easier to digest. Differing from an elopement, a micro wedding includes the intimacy of an...
Two Sisters, Two Brides, both wed at the Francis Marion Hotel!
We sat down with the Austin sisters to talk about their weddings. They both held their weddings at the Francis Marion Hotel and although they are related, they each had their own style and wants for their big day! We talked reasons why they chose the hotel and any...
Picturesque Photo Sites for your Big Day
Charleston is one of the most beautiful cities in the country. With that comes so many places that make for the perfect back drop to your wedding day photos (or maybe even engagement photos!). We put together a few places that are nearby to the hotel that are picture...