Wedding Blog
Stay Cool this Summer at the Francis Marion Hotel
We all know Charleston summertime heat can be draining at times. There is several fun and creative ways that I have seen past weddings incorporate cool, sweet treats! Ice Cream – We have had several weddings open an ice cream station towards the end of the evening as...
Dance Floor Location
In each of our three ballrooms, we have two areas where the dance floor and entertainment can be placed. There are positives to both locations. The most popular location is in the center of the ballroom. I typically see this when the entertainment is a DJ, and when...
The Naked Cake
Trending since 2013- we are seeing more and more of the naked wedding cake. Still offering multiple cake layer flavors, instead of the icing being on the exterior of the cake it’s between the layers. This type of wedding cake gives a vintage, rustic, and antique look...
Our Chefs Favorite Stations
Choosing the perfect menu for your wedding reception a simple process with our Wedding Sales Manager and Chefs . Being in the south, we find many weddings choosing our station dinner packages to create a more casual atmosphere. We decided to ask our Chefs to choose...
Groomsmen’s Cake
Cop Cakes We have seen a growing trend in Groomsmen Cake’s at weddings here at the Francis Marion Hotel. The tradition of a Groomsmen’s Cake originated in England, dating back into the late 1800s. Bakers would create a special cake which would identify to the Grooms...
5 Reasons to Host your Wedding Reception at the Francis Marion Hotel
1. Historic Ballroom Charm Rising high over the Historic District at the corner of King and Calhoun Streets, the Francis Marion Hotel stands as a Landmark in the Charleston Skyline and the city’s rich history. Now restored to its 1920’s elegance this grand old lady of...
Formal Departures
At the end of your amazing wedding day, it is popular to do a formal departure, for your guests to “send the married couple off”. Your guests line up on two sides, creating a tunnel for the couple to walk through and with a little creativity, wish the married couple...
Wedding Hashtags
In a 2014 study, over 50% of weddings used hashtags. Wedding hashtags have become a fantastic way to share pictures from your engagement to your wedding day and beyond. Couples are encouraging their wedding guests to post pictures from their special day online to...
Choosing your Alcohol
Alcohol at a wedding can be just as important as food at a wedding to some clients. With that being said, alcohol can cost just as much as the food in some cases! It is important to know that you have choices on alcoholic packages: 1. Unlimited Bar – you pay a flat...
Sweetheart Table or Head Table?
When choosing the layout for your reception venue, one decision is where the bride and groom will sit. They are usually set apart from the remaining tables, whether at a sweetheart table with just the two of them; or at a head table, including the entire bridal...