Charleston Wedding District

Inside Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively's Surprise Charleston Wedding

Congratulations to celebrity couple Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively for tying the knot last month in our wonderful Charleston, SC! The couple chose Charleston for their secret destination wedding after escaping to Charleston several times during the past year. 

According to People magazine, one source saw them dining at Leaf Restaurant + Bar.

"They were laughing together and you could tell they were enjoying their meal. When they left they were holding hands," 

"Then a few weeks later, the couple was spotted again dining at Halls Chophouse, a family owned restaurant in the Upper King District of Charleston.""Halls is a much more intimate setting and definitely an upscale dining experience. It's known for its prime cuts of beef. It's amazing. There's a live piano player and sometimes saxophonist. The restaurant in general has a more vintage and classic feel," the source says. 

New Blog by Francis Marion's In-House Wedding Expert

The Francis Marion Hotel's own in-house wedding expert - Charleston native - Caroline Bean now has her own blog on their website. One of her first features in on the Farewell Brunch:

"A popular new trend in the wedding world is hosting a Sunday farewell brunch. It’s a great time to say one last goodbye to out-of-town guests and the newlyweds. Below is one of our most popular menu options.

• Sliced Fresh Fruit with Seasonal Berries
• Assorted Muffins and Pastries
• Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese
• Crispy Bacon or Sausage Links
• Stone Ground Grits
• Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese and Bagels
• Assorted Juices
• Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
• Herbal Teas

 Menu enhancements such as an omelet station, a shrimp and grits station, or a carving station can be customized to your particular desires.  Perhaps you would like to add bloody marys and mimosas to the menu? Your options are endless.  We’re happy to help plan a perfect event to say farewell to your special guests."

 Click here for more wedding updates on the Francis Marion Hotel's blog. The Francis Marion Hotel, at the corner of Calhoun and King, is a Charleston landmark located in the Upper King Street Design District. 843-722-0600

Wedding Cupcakes for Your Charleston Wedding

Make your wedding day a little sweeter with cupcakes from Cupcake! Their cupcakes are baked fresh daily with the finest all-natural ingredients; your guests—and your groom—are sure to find every bite of fresh cake and delectable, creamy icing a delight.

Need ideas? Picture tiers of regular or mini cupcakes in colors to match your wedding party; they can tint the cupcake icing to match your colors for any order over 12 cupcakes for the small cost of $2 per color. If you'd like a cake to cut, consider one of their mega cupcakes. Mega cupcakes can also be used as the top of a tier.

They offer a variety of sprinkles for no extra charge as well as inexpensive candy toppers—even bride and groom toppers—that cost 10 to 35 cents apiece. Last but not least, they offer tier rentals to display your cupcakes. 

Call Cupcake today at  843.853.8181 to schedule a tasting at the Cupcake bakery of your choice! They currently have one bakery in each of three cities: Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, and Mount Pleasant, SC. Cupcake also offers wedding deliveries for Charleston area weddings! Cupcake is at 433 King Street in historic downtown Charleston. 

 

Beautiful Wedding Features Delicious Cupcake Treats

Baked fresh daily, their cupcakes are concocted from the finest all-natural ingredients, including real vanilla beans, sweet cream butter, fresh fruit, and rich chocolate.

They are topped with anything from signature homemade icing and colorful candy sprinkles, to Reese's cups, Andes candies, chocolate covered almonds, chocolate chips, and more. And they no doubt offer everyone’s favorite flavors (nine daily), with 45 scrumptious taste sensations to sample each and every year. Not to mention, Cupcake can cater to your wedding with complimentary colors and tastes to make your special day even that much more brighter! Stop in today and make life sweet with a cupcake of your choice!

 Cupcake | 433 King Street | 843.853.8181

The Perfect Wedding Cupcakes For Your Big Day

 Make your special day that much sweeter with Cupcake! Their cupcakes are baked fresh and fluffy everyday with nothing but the finest all-natural ingredients; your guests—and your groom—are sure to find every bite of fresh cake and delectable, creamy icing a delight!

Looking for something outside of the monotony of mainstream wedding edibles? Picture tiers of regular or mini cupcakes in colors to match your wedding party; if you'd like a cake to cut, consider a larger than life mega cupcake. Mega cupcakes can also be used as the top of a tier on your picturesque wedding cake.

 Cupcake offers a variety of sprinkles for no extra charge as well as inexpensive candy toppers—even bride and groom toppers—that cost 10 to 35 cents apiece. If you'd like them to tint the cupcake icing to match your colors, they’re more than happy to do so for any order over 12 cupcakes.

Cupcake would love to be part of your special day. Schedule a tasting anytime by calling 843.853.8181

 

And the Food, by Carolina Catering, Was Perfect!

Elegant cuisine that has garnered high praise from local and national media, Carolina Catering is a full-service catering company in the spot-on Crew Carolina tradition of excellence. Carolina Catering chefs can spoil you with custom culinary perfections, or if you wish they can borrow from the menus of their very own, very renowned local restaurants.  That’s the story. If you have an event large or small, black tie or back yard, it's the only call you need to make. Delish! Call 843.577.7188 for information.

Carolina Catering

Carolina Catering is backed by the culinary success of award-winning sister restaurants Carolina’s: A Southern Bistro and Boathouse on the Breach Inlet. Among their clients: governors and leading representatives, CBS News’ The Early Show, The Colbert Report, Spoleto Festival USA, Family Circle Cup, Charleston Magazine’s Fashion Week and Magnolia Plantation’s Peacock Café.

Carolina Catering is the perfect choice for Weddings, Dinner Parties, Fundraising Events, Corporate Events, Meetings, Birthdays and Holidays. From elegant serving stations of beef tenderloin and lamb, to fresh-from-the-sea selections of fish, scallops and oysters, to Lowcountry favorites like Shrimp & Grits, their service is styled to impress.

Whether you’re hosting a private dinner party in your home or throwing a gala event, Carolina Catering has a dedicated staff will ensure every detail is just right.

For more information visit www.CarolinaCaters.com.