Brycen & Makinsey
The Venue
Built in 1902, the hotel was once considered a luxurious place to stay, full of posh furniture and amenities. When its doors opened, it immediately became the center of activities in town due to the services offered in the storefronts, as well as, the social life offered by the hotel. The Hotel Blanche was significant from the start thanks to the work of architect Frank Pierce Milburn, the man who designed the Lake City Courthouse and the additions to the Florida State Capitol.
The Hotel was immediately noted as the finest tourist hotel in Lake City after its construction. The hotel was the first building in Florida to have an elevator. Many famous figures stayed at Hotel Blanche, including Johnny Cash and Al Capone. Capone would stop here fairly often when traveling between Chicago and Miami. The Central Hotel and the Lake City Hotel, and the Gainey House and the Edwards House all provided rooms for travelers, but could not compare to the Blanche.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Our Ceremony and Reception
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Blanche Hotel
212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
For all the days along the way