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Weddings 2016
WELCOME TO CANNON GREEN
Cannon Green is one of Charleston’s most unique properties, and indeed,
a microcosm of the city itself—capturing its romance, history, preservation,
beauty, charm and cosmopolitan style all in one extraordinary venue. Located
in the Cannonborough - Elliotborough neighborhood, Cannon Green
incorporates a 19th century Charleston Single House façade within a refined
and airy 80-seat restaurant, along with two adjoining entertainment spaces—a
lush and intimate Courtyard and our spacious Trolley Room. The result is an
innovative fusion of history, hospitality, function and charm to create a vibrant
space for hosting your wedding events.
Cannon Green embodies all the elements that have made Charleston such a
seductive and enticing destination for centuries—an air of elegant sophistication,
an attitude of warm hospitality, and an atmosphere of welcome. Our professional
wedding and event services team looks forward to sharing that with you.
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ENTERTAINING AT CANNON GREEN
Creativity and expertise make weddings and receptions at Cannon Green truly memorable. We are
pleased to offer an array of options, from customized cocktail receptions to artisanal food stations
and formal seated dinners. Our exceptional and experienced culinary and service team will work
with you to design a day that meets your needs and surpasses your expectations.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Your private event includes exclusive access to our event spaces which include The Trolley Room
and Courtyard - available to host your wedding 7 days a week. From electrical outlets,weather
contingencies and everything in between, Cannon Green was thoughtfully designed to include the
essentials for a seamless event. By design, we’re able to accommodate smaller 75-person weddings to
the larger ones, up to 225 with equal finesse.
Our Cannon Green Artisan Catering team, led by Executive Chef Amalia Scatena, offers a variety of
formal and informal dining choices for either seated or stationed meals. Begin your evening with an
alfresco cocktail hour with passed canapés in the Courtyard followed by dinner and dancing in the
Trolley Room. Cannon Green offers wedding parties the same exceptional and celebrated quality
cuisine that diners expect in our restaurant—this is what sets us apart from other venues.
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OUR VENUES
Cannon Green is a remarkable space in the heart of Charleston’s most vibrant downtown
neighborhood. We designed our venue to give guests indoor/outdoor entertaining options, and
are pleased to be able to accommodate varying sizes of rehearsal dinners or wedding day events.
THE TROLLEY ROOM
The Trolley Room is Cannon Green’s signature event venue and can accommodate up to
225 guests indoors. This 3,000 square-foot, column-free space features the original king
trusses, reflects the warehouse’s original architecture, and evokes an urban-infused charm of
times past. The historic and inviting atmosphere coupled with modern features, such as yearround climate control, wood floors, ambient lighting, a sound system and established locations for sound stages comprise the thoughtful touches necessary for today’s seamless events.
THE COURTYARD
The Courtyard adjoins the Trolley Room and includes a tranquil garden with reflecting
pools and rows of statuesque palmettos. Host your ceremony or begin your evening with an
alfresco cocktail hour in the Courtyard. It offers options for food display stations, portable
bars, evocative landscape lighting, lanterns, and a full sound system. A beautiful clear-top
tent can be installed in the Courtyard for an additional fee.
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SAMPLE CEREMONY & RECEPTION LAYOUTS
COURTYARD
CEREMONY
~ 120 Guests
~ Seated , 120 Guests
BAR BAR
TROLLEY ROOM
RECEPTION
TROLLEY ROOM
RECEPTION
BAR
~ Seated , 50 Guests
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TROLLEY ROOM
RECEPTION
BAR
~ Seated, 70 Guests
TROLLEY ROOM
RECEPTION
BAR
~ Seated,
130 Guests
BAND/
DANCE FLOOR
CAKE
TROLLEY ROOM
RECEPTION
STATION 1
STATION 2
STATION 2
STATION 4
BAR
~ Stationed,
100-225 Guests
CAKE
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OUR CUISINE
Cannon Green’s culinary approach embraces the freshness and bounty of each season. This
locally-sourced approach is not only a sustainable and healthy way to prepare food, it keeps
our artisanal kitchen team, led by Executive Chef Amalia Scatena, inspired. Chef Scatena was
classically trained in Italy and incorporates refined Mediterranean techniques with Lowcountry
ingredients to create memorable, artful dishes. All of Cannon Green’s pastas and breads are
crafted in house, and our produce and seafood come from our partnerships with local farmers,
fishermen and producers, as part of our commitment to the local food movement and our
celebration of all that is seasonal and fresh.
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OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF
Raised in San Francisco among a kitchen-centric Italian family, Amalia Scatena’s passion for food
was fueled equally by her parents and by the great Bay Area chefs they exposed her to, especially
Alice Waters and Herbert Keller. An honors graduate of the Advanced Culinary Arts Professional
Program from the Culinary Institute of Florence, Amalia apprenticed under Chef Melissa Close at
Barboursville Vineyard’s Palladio restaurant outside of Charlottesville, before joining the culinary
team at Keswick Hall, where she worked for five years under Chef Craig Hartman. During her last
year at Keswick, the hotel was awarded the #1 Small Resort in America by Conde Nast Traveler and,
under her management as Chef de Cuisine, was named #1 Hotel in North America for Food.
Amalia served as Executive Chef of Pippin Hill for two years, and now directs the culinary program
for all Easton Porter Group properties in Charlottesville and in Charleston, South Carolina.
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SAMPLE MENU ~ SPRING / SUMMER
Passed Canapés
ROASTED GOLDEN BEETS WITH LOCAL CHÈVRE
SCALLION HUSHPUPPY WITH HARISSA AIOLI
FRIED GREEN TOMATO WITH PIMENTO CHEESE
ROASTED TOMATO BISQUE WITH GRILLED CHEESE
First
CANNON GREEN COBB SALAD
fresh avocados, cherry tomatoes, sugar-cured bacon,
organic eggs, feta and house dressing
Main
CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB CAKE
fried green tomatoes, summer radishes and smoky pepper aioli
ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
sautéed spinach, red Carrot salad and lemon-caper butter
Dessert
LAVENDER CRÈME BRÛLÉE
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SAMPLE MENU ~ FALL / WINTER
Passed Canapés
CHORIZO AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH TARTLETS WITH A CILANTRO CRÈME FRAÎCHE
PUMPKIN BISQUE
MELTED MEADOW CREEK GRAYSON ON CORNBREAD WITH LOCAL APPLE BUTTER
GRILLED PRAWN ON A GARLIC CROSTINI WITH SWEET PEPPER AIOLI
CROQUE MONSIEUR WITH KITE’S COUNTRY HAM
KOBE BEEF COINS WITH PETIT VERDOT GLAZE
First
AUTUMN BISQUE
La Quercia prosciutto and black pepper grissini
Main
PAN ROASTED ATLANTIC SEA BASS
tomato confit tortellini, braised artichokes and fava bean nage
QUAIL BREAST
stuffed figs, foie gras, parsnips, baby spinach and chanterelle mushrooms
Dessert
DELECTICA SQUASH BEIGNETS
sea salt caramel
SCHEDULE OF PRICING
WEDDING SERVICES PACKAGE
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
$3,500
$5,000
Fee waived
Holiday Weekends**
Pricing upon request
*Pricing does not include prevailing sales taxes.
**Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year’s Eve, Columbus Day, and Independence Day
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN WEDDING SERVICES PACKAGE
· Choice of plated or stationed menu selections
· Chiavari chairs
· Choice of bar packages
· 5.5’ Round dining tables
· Complete tabletop rentals including china, glassware, flatware, linens
· Bars and setup for bars
· High top cocktail tables
· Lounge seating
· Outdoor heaters
· Limited complimentary parking
HOLIDAY
WEEKENDS
FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUMS
Fridays
$9,500
Pricing upon request
Saturdays
$12,500
Pricing upon request
Sundays
$6,500
Pricing upon request
ARTISAN CATERING
ESTIMATED PRICE PER PERSON
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
starting at $18/person
Artisan Plated 3-Course Dinner
estimated $85/person - based on final selection
Station Dinner
minimum 80 guests
3 station minimum for 80 to 100 guests
- estimated $75 per person
4 station minimum for 100+ guests
- estimated $100 per person
Final pricing based on menu selection
* Please note that our menus change seasonally.
** Above pricing does not include 20% Administration Fee or applicable sales taxes.
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BEVERAGE SERVICE
CLASSIC BAR PACKAGE
PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE
First Hour – $18 / person
First Hour – $22 / person
Each Additional Hour – $9 / person
Each Additional Hour – $11 / person
Wine - Choose 4
Wine - Choose 4
Beer - Choose 4
Beer - Choose 4
Liquor
Liquor
Absolut Vodka
Ketel One Vodka
Bombay Gin
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Dewar’s Scotch
Glenmorngie 10 Year Old Scotch
Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Bacardi Rum
Barbancourt 8 Year Old Rum
Choice of wine - Two reds and two whites. Wine selection is based on availability.
Available wines will be sampled at your menu tasting.
Wine - Choose 4
White
Red
Sparkling
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Sparling Rosé
Rosé
Syrah
Brut Cava
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer - Choose 4
Michelob Ultra
Heineken
Budweiser
Anderson Valley
Bud Light
Palmetto Pale
Palmetto Lager
~ Champagne Toast priced upon consumption.
~ Signature cocktails available on request.
~ Non-alcoholic bar available for children and guests aged 21 and under.
~ Pricing does not include 20% Administration Fee or applicable sales taxes.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Programs & Facility
Q: HOW MUCH TIME IS ALLOWED FOR SET-UP AND CLEAN-UP?
• Standard day-of set-up time for your event will begin 6 hours prior to guest arrival. In the event that your
décor requires a set-up team prior to this time frame, additional staffing fees of $25 per person per hour will
be required.
• All items must be removed / picked-up by 10:00AM the day after your event, unless other arrangements are
agreed upon prior to the event.
Q: WHAT IS THE TIMING FOR A CEREMONY REHEARSAL?
• A ceremony rehearsal can be hosted prior to your wedding. Please verify time with your Event Manager.
Q: DO YOU ALLOW DECORATIONS?
• Yes! We welcome decorations, such as flowers, candles and lighting. We do not allow anything to be applied to
the walls or building that will cause damage. If you choose to use candles, we require they be in containers or on a
stand to prevent damage to our surfaces and linens.
Q: WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC IS PERMITTED?
• The Trolley Room is designed for everything from DJs to full dance bands. Amplified music is restricted to
the inside spaces; however, wedding ceremonies can have speaker systems for voice and appropriate music
accompaniments.
Event Services
Q: WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE WEDDING SERVICES PACKAGE?
• Pricing is inclusive of all rentals necessary to present a remarkable experience for your guests. In addition to
securing the Courtyard and Trolley Room spaces, the Services Package includes all 5.5’ round tables, bars, high
top cocktail tables, Chiavari chairs, flatware, china, glassware, dance floor, linens, outdoor heaters, lounge
seating and setup fees. Cannon Green’s package fee is extremely competitive with other properties, where rentals
and setup expenses are not included.
Q: CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANY LOCAL VENDORS?
• There are a tremendous number of talented local vendors we can recommend. Please inquire with our Sales Manager.
Q: DO YOU PROVIDE DAY-OF COORDINATION?
• We will help define the highlights of your event, such as cocktail hour, cake cutting and bouquet toss, as it
pertains to us as the caterer. However, we do not provide day-of coordination. We highly recommend hiring a
planner, whether day-of or comprehensive, particularly if you are from out-of-town.
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Artisan Catering: Food & Beverage
Q: IS THERE A FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM?
• Cannon Green requires clients to commit to a minimum combined food and bar expenditure, based on day of week
and time of year. A full schedule of requirements can be found on the Schedule of Pricing page listed earlier.
Q: MAY WE BRING IN AN OUTSIDE CATERER?
• With the exception of wedding cake, we do not allow outside food or beverage to be brought in. Cannon Green’s
Artisan Catering will provide all of your food & beverage needs.
Q: MAY I OFFER A CHOICE OF ENTRÉES?
• We offer duet plates and single entrée options. With advance notice we are happy to accommodate guests with dietary
restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose intolerance and other allergies.
Q: WHEN DO YOU NEED THE FINAL GUEST COUNT?
• Final food & beverage guest count guarantee must be received no later than 21 days prior to the event. See
“CONTRACT & PAYMENTS” below.
Q: DOES ARTISAN CATERING PROVIDE A WEDDING CAKE?
• We do not provide a wedding cake, but we have a great list of local wedding pastry chefs and bakeries! There is no
additional plating charge for Cannon Green to serve your wedding cake.
Q: DO YOU OFFER KIDS MEALS?
• We do offer a kids meal for children 10 and under, including canapés for seated dinners. We do not charge for
children under the age of 2.
Q: CAN WE BRING IN OUR OWN ALCOHOL?
• As the licensed caterer Cannon Green has its own South Carolina ABC mixed beverage catering license to provide
your event with the appropriate alocholic beverage needs. Due to liability and service standards we do not allow a
client to provide their own alcohol.
Q: DOES THE BAR PACKAGE INCLUDE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS?
• Yes. Bar packages include soft drinks and other non-alcoholic bar standards (i.e., club soda, tonic water and
juice). Coffee, iced tea and lemonade are charged additionally. These items are charged per gallon based upon
your headcount.
Q: IS THE BAR PACKAGE CHARGED PER PERSON?
• Yes. All adult guests over 21 years old are charged the selected bar package at an hourly rate. Children and guests
under 21 are charged the non-alcoholic package rate of $8.00 per person.
Contracts & Payments
Q: WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
• An initial payment equal to the Wedding Services Package and a $1,000 security deposit are due upon signing the
contract. The agreed, final estimated food & beverage costs will be due and payable 21 days prior to the event date. All
final invoices will be issued within 5 days after your event.!
Q: WHAT IS THE SECURITY DEPOSIT?
• A $1,000 damage security deposit is required with the signed contract. This is to cover potential damage by your
guests, and will be refunded 10 business days following the event. If any damages have occurred you will be notified
and we will bill you for any repairs over and above the deposit.
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103 Spring St, Downtown Charleston 843.817.7311
[email protected] cannongreencharleston.com