Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the hotel opened in 1924 as the largest and grandest in the Carolinas. Throughout the years, many notable historic and famous clientele enjoyed the hotel's full service and convenient location. In 1996, an extensive restoration earned the hotel the esteemed National Trust Award and once again the Francis Marion opened its doors as Charleston's Grand Hotel. More recent refurbishments have added to the comforts of today and enhanced the hotel's historic ambiance with sleek room décor reminiscent of the 1920's grandeur.

A block of guest rooms have been reserved for the wedding. Please request rooms under the Connelley-Hunsader wedding when making reservations.

A dockside hideaway where oyster roasts and beer koozies reign supreme, the Shem Creek Inn radiates coastal South Carolina's laid-back vibe. Located in Mount Pleasant just minutes from downtown, Shem Creek is Charleston's backyard paradise; casual, low-key, good-natured. From paddle boarding to ice-cold buckets of beer, fried seafood to dolphin sightings along the dock, the Shem Creek Inn is a local secret that we can't wait to share.

A block of guest rooms have been reserved for the wedding. Please request rooms under the Connelley-Hunsader wedding when making reservations.