The Story: A Winter Wedding in Historic Charleston

French Quarter Inn & Circa 1886

Carla & Matthew | Charleston, SC | February

The Venue: Two Historic Charleston Settings

French Quarter Inn (@frenchquarterinn): Carla and Matthew's ceremony took place in the Inn's 1670 Room, our backup plan for the day. According to the Inn, the 1670 Room offers 1,105 square feet of event space with palmetto-inspired art, French chandeliers and a stately fireplace, and it sits near the Historic Charleston City Market.

Circa 1886 (@circa1886): The reception, dinner and bar were at Circa 1886, located inside the original carriage house of Wentworth Mansion in Charleston's historic district. The couple also held their rehearsal upstairs in the Circa 1886 Tack Room, which the restaurant describes as a private room above its main dining room with two original fireplaces.

Two historic Charleston settings in February: this day shows how much character a winter wedding can hold.

Photography by Crystal Sheridan (@crystalphotographyco).

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Planner Tips for a Charleston Winter Wedding

Here is what we would suggest if you are planning something similar. Always confirm room capacities, layouts and policies directly with your venues:

  • Give Plan B the same attention as Plan A: If your ceremony could move indoors, ask each venue which rooms can host vows and how quickly they can turn to dinner. Choose lighting, florals and seating that look beautiful in either setting.

  • Let a smaller guest list open doors: Private rooms, like a historic inn's event room or a restaurant's upstairs space, can give a smaller wedding a warm, personal feel. Check each room's capacity early so your guest count and your space match.

  • Plan around winter light: In February the days are shorter. We suggest scheduling portraits before sunset and leaving time between the ceremony and reception to enjoy your venue's courtyards in daylight.

With a ceremony and reception in two spots, build travel time into the timeline and consider a memorable exit, such as a rickshaw ride. Planning from Charlotte or elsewhere in North Carolina? Our team plans weddings in both Charleston and Charlotte, and we can help you plan a Charleston day from a distance.

Carla and Matthew's February celebration shows what a thoughtful backup plan and two historic venues can do.

Are you ready to plan a Charleston wedding that fits your vision, in any season? Let's dive into planning your dream day!

The Collective Creative

  • Planner & Reception Florals: Love, Evermore Events | @love.evermore.events

  • Ceremony Venue: French Quarter Inn | @frenchquarterinn

  • Reception Venue, Culinary & Bar: Circa 1886 | @circa1886

  • Photography: Crystal Sheridan | @crystalphotographyco

  • Content Creation: Ever June Films | @everjunefilms

  • Hair & Makeup: A.K.A Makeup and Hair | @akamakeupandhair

  • Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere: Boones Blooms | @boonesbloomsbusiness

  • Transportation: Charleston Rickshaw | @charlestonrickshaw

  • Linens: Stradley Davidson | @stradleydavidson

  • Earrings & Necklace: Bella Vita | @livbellavita

  • Invitations & Paper: Dodeline Design | @dodelinedesign

  • Cake: Pastry Chef Ashley | @pastry_chef_ashley

  • Candles, Holders & Hurricanes: Yummi Candles | @yummicandles

  • Gown: The White Magnolia Bridal | @whitemagnoliabridal

  • Engagement Ring: Sarah O. Jewelry | @sarahojewelry

  • Wedding Band: Charleston Rings | @charlestonrings

Bride and groom embracing under the green pergola walkway at Circa 1886
Red brick building with arched green doors and crape myrtle trees at Circa 1886
Brick pergola walkway leading to the Circa 1886 sign
Oval Circa 1886 Restaurant sign on a fence with purple and pink flowers
Circa 1886 brick building seen through bare crape myrtle trees
Wedding rings resting in an oyster shell on a heron print
Wedding dress hanging from the curved staircase at French Quarter Inn
French Quarter Inn facade with iron balconies
French Quarter Inn and 1670 Room signs on a brick wall
Courtyard with checkerboard floor and bistro chairs at French Quarter Inn
Wedding dress on a hanger against the staircase railing
Wedding gown with a large back bow hanging in a gold elevator frame
Bride standing at a tall window with sheer curtains
Bride from behind at the window with her long train on the floor
Close-up portrait of the bride in an off-the-shoulder gown
Groom in a sage green suit standing in a doorway
Groom in a sage green suit on a balcony with a church steeple behind him
Bride reading her vows beside the officiant and groom at the fireplace in the 1670 Room
Couple holding hands facing the officiant during the ceremony
Wide view of the ceremony with guests seated in the 1670 Room
Couple kissing on the grand staircase with a bouquet
Couple standing on the black and white marble floor below the staircase
Couple in front of the arched courtyard fountain
Couple close together at the courtyard fountain with the bride holding a bouquet
Bride holding a white bouquet on the checkerboard courtyard floor
Bride from behind in the courtyard with a long train
Bride walking toward the ceremony past seated guests
Couple exchanging vows at the fireplace with the officiant
Couple and rickshaw outside the hotel entrance
Couple riding away in a flower-topped Just Married rickshaw
Candle centerpiece with tall green taper candles and white flowers
Bride portrait in the courtyard holding a white bouquet
Couple close together in the dining room
Couple on a hedge-lined brick path toward the Circa 1886 sign
Couple laughing together under the pergola
Bride smiling and holding a small white pet in front of a picket fence
Couple dancing on the brick patio with guests watching
Guests cheering and taking photos along an ivy wall
Couple kissing in the Just Married rickshaw
Wedding cake with two animal toppers next to a bouquet
Bride and groom laughing together in the dining room
Couple kissing on the hedge-lined path
Couple smiling arm in arm, the bride holding a bouquet
First dance on the brick patio with guests watching
Couple greeting a child by the wedding cake

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I live and breathe at the intersection of jaw-dropping aesthetics, curated design, and flawless guest experiences. My secret weapon? Combining a decade of editorial design eye with the structural backbone of high-stakes project management and a deep-rooted passion for Southern hospitality. Translation: I make sure your celebration is a total visual masterpiece, your guests are pampered from the moment they arrive, and the timeline runs like a finely tuned machine behind the scenes.

I’m utterly dedicated to creating intentional, elevated experiences that feel luxurious, deeply welcoming, and never stuffy. To me, true hospitality means anticipating needs before they even arise. My ultimate goal is simple: I handle all the invisible details, fires, and logistics so that you, your family, and your favorite people can actually down a signature cocktail, hit the dance floor, and remain fully present for the best party of your lives.

When I'm not orchestrating dream days with a clipboard in one hand and a coffee in the other, you can find me exploring the newest culinary spots in Charleston or dreaming up our next big design layout. Let’s make some magic happen, y'all!

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