For our wedding celebration, we're embracing a Black Tie optional dress code that allows for elegant flexibility. Given Charleston's summer heat and humidity in July, we recommend comfortable yet sophisticated attire. Gentlemen, we suggest wearing a suit and tie or a classic tuxedo. Ladies, we invite you to choose between formal mid-length gowns, or floor-length evening gowns that will keep you both stylish and comfortable.
Our wedding celebration will unfold in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. We'll exchange our vows at the charming French Huguenot Church in the French Quarter, followed by a joyous reception at the elegant William Aiken House in downtown Charleston. The ceremony will begin at 5:30pm, Guest will be picked up at the Francis Marion Hotel at 4:45pm and taken to the church. The reception will follow after at 6:30pm at the William Aiken House, the wedding day trolley will take guest from the ceremony to the reception.
Please arrive at the Francis Marion Hotel prior to 4:45pm. A Trolley will be picking up guest to take to the Church for our 5:30pm ceremony. Following our ceremony the Trolley will take all of our guest to the William Aiken House for our reception. Please note the Trolley will not be taking guest back to the hotel so please plan accordingly. The Francis Marion is within walking distance of our reception, or if you wish to Uber/Lyft there are plenty in the CHS area.
We've secured a limited hotel block at the Francis Marion Hotel, conveniently located near the William Aiken House. For additional accommodations, we recommend the Mills House, which is perfectly situated close to the French Huguenot Church ceremony venue.
Yes! Our cocktail hour will be hosted on the charming upstairs piazza and lawn of the William Aiken House. Guests can also step inside to enjoy the air conditioning and explore this stunning historic property. Dinner will be served on the elegant oyster tabby, and dancing will follow under the open sky on the lawn.
We kindly request that children be part of the wedding party only. While we adore kids, we've designed our celebration to be an adult-focused event.
We have carefully planned our guest list and seating arrangements. To ensure the most meaningful celebration, we kindly request that only guests specifically named on your invitation and who have RSVP'd "Yes" attend our wedding.
Our talented photographers will beautifully capture every moment of our special day! During the ceremony, we kindly request that guests refrain from taking photos or videos, as this is a requirement of our church venue. However, we welcome and encourage photography before and after the ceremony. We can't wait to see all the wonderful memories our guests will create and share!
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