#MarryMeMonday

Let there be cake + peonies

Throughout our #MarryMeMonday wedding series, we have rounded up local wedding venues, photographers, stationery experts + calligraphers, and wedding attire + accessories.

But you simply can’t have a southern wedding without a traditional southern cake pull– and for that, you need a cake.

Or maybe you’d prefer to opt for the tried + true bouquet toss– and for that, you’ll need a florist.

So, to round out this year’s wedding series– we’re bringing you our guide to florists + wedding cake bakeries around the Lowcountry.

🍰 Wedding cake bakeries + pastry chefs

Downtown

Carmella’s Cafe & Dessert Bar |📍198 East Bay St.
📸: @carmellascharleston
For specialty cakes + tastings, email orders@CarmellasDessertBar.com.

Sweet Rhi |📍Charleston– by appointment only
📸: @sweetrhi_
Contact Rhiannon to set up a cake tasting here.

Wildflour Pastry |📍73 Spring St.
📸: @wildflourpastry
Click here for wedding information + pricing.

Southernly Sweet SC |📍Charleston– by appointment only
📸: @southernlysweetsc
From cookies to tiered cakes, to cake pops– Pastry Chef Brittney Murphy can help ensure your big day has a sweet end.

West Ashley

Sablée |📍2408 Ashley River Rd., Unit V
📸: @sableepc
Featured in The Knot Best of Weddings from 2014-2018 + The Knot Hall of Fame.

Gala Desserts |📍829 Savannah Hwy.
📸: @galadesserts
For specialty cakes, contact Jaclyn Story, Executive Pastry Chef/Owner at galadesserts@gmail.com, or call 843-212-3227.

Delicious Desserts Charleston |📍West Ashley– by appointment only
📸: @deliciousdessertschs
View flavor + filling choices here.

North Charleston

Cakes by Kasarda |📍3414 Rivers Ave.
📸: @cakes_by_kasarda
See pricing + menu here.

Other bakeries to consider: Chantilly Cake Shop, Cupcake Down South, Ashley Bakery, The Cake Stand Charleston, So Sweet, Sugar Bakeshop, Baker & the Farmer. Butter Blossom Bakery , DeClare Cakes, Bakies, Inc, Holy City Cupcakes, Saffron Cafe & Bakery

💐Florists

Charleston

Anna Bella Florals
📸: @annabellaflorals
Designer Anna Glac brings her passion + artistry to the creation of custom floral arrangements for weddings + special events.

Forever Flowers Charleston
📸: @foreverflowerschs
Featured in The Knot for Best of Weddings for 2018.

Frampton’s Flowers |📍87 Wentworth St.
📸: @framptonschs
Specializing in premium wedding + event design.

Pretty Petals of Charleston
📸: @prettypetalsofcharleston
Featured in The Knot for Best of Weddings from 2011-2018, The Knot Hall of Fame, + more.

Tiger Lily Weddings |📍131 Spring St. | 📍1614 Camp Rd., James Island
📸: @tigerlilyweds
The “largest florist” in South Carolina.

Summerville

Carolina Floral Creations |📍714 South Main St.
📸: @carolina_floral_creations
Click here to set up a personal consultation.

OK Florist & Gifts, Inc. |📍C131 West Luke Ave.
📸: @okflorist
Full-service florist specializing in weddings + special events.

North Charleston

Roadside Blooms |📍4610 Spruill Ave., Ste. 201
📸: @roadsideblooms
Uses local + American grown blooms + greenery.

Other florists to consider: The Bearded Florist, Belvas, Manger Florals, A Floral Affair, Creech’s Florist, Inc., Buy The Bunch Floral Design, Keepsakes Florist, In Bloom, The Flower Cottage, Charleston Blooms, Feast & Flora Farm

Cake tasting has definitely been my favorite part of the wedding planning process. Who’s with me? We chose Carmella’s Cafe & Dessert Bar not only because all of their baked goods are to die for, but also due to their close proximately to our downtown venue. 🍰

Our flowers are coming all the way from Summerville– a big thanks to all of the help we’ve received from Karen at OK Florist. 💐

While planning the big day on my own has been a blast (especially when it comes to sharing every bit of the process with y’all), we finally broke down and hired a day-of-coordinator to help with the final details. *Whew!*

I am still looking for some music though– so if you like to pluck the strings + have the voice of an angel– let me know in response to this email.

-Justine