Why the Francis Marion Hotel? “The Francis Marion hotel embodies Charleston. I came from a more corporate background and I’m attracted to the smaller, tight-knit feel of this property. I get to be more involved in all aspects of my career as a wedding sales manager...

We are loving the idea of creative escort cards. Escort cards slightly differ from place cards in that they direct guests to a table rather than a specific seat. Sometimes guests will have both escort cards and place cards, but some couples prefer the idea of allowing...

Typically at the Francis Marion Hotel, we see round dinner tables for wedding guests because the hotel includes the tables complimentary. However, lately I have seen weddings chose long family style dinner tables over the round tables. These tables are a creative way...

The Francis Marion Hotel was built in the middle of the roaring twenties era. Hosting your wedding reception on New Year’s Eve is a fabulous and memorable way to ring in the upcoming year! With our historical ballrooms as your backdrop, here are some creative décor...

With the temperature cool and crisp, the fall and winter is a great time for weddings. This is also a suitable time to feature festive food ideas that would otherwise be too filling for the spring and summer. Here are some great food ideas to add to your reception:...

Along with our exquisite traditional and deluxe guest rooms, the Francis Marion Hotel features several suite options that serve useful for wedding weekends. We can also cater food and beverage in these suites to make the weekend effortless. Francis Marion Suite-...

Here at the Francis Marion Hotel we include a lot of your décor items complimentary: Tables, Chairs, White 120’ Round Table Linen, Glassware, Silverware, China, White Napkins, Dance Floor, Band Stage and Candle Centerpieces This makes it easy when you are working on...

Sometimes it is hard to narrow down your food selections for passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. If you run into this situation, the next best way to feature tasty foods you want at your wedding, is a late night hors d’oeuvre! This would be passed or displayed...

Another artistic way to include your wedding style or theme is through your wedding cake topper. Traditionally, it has been a figurine of the bride and groom, but these days the cake topper has evolved. Here are some fun wedding cake topper’s that we have seen here at...

Check out the Borrowed & Blue Blog on one of our weddings from September 2016, in our Colonial Ballroom. Photos by:: Once Like A Spark Photography