Your Dream Fripp Island Wedding

The following information is designed to assist in planning your upcoming event in regards to our catering and banquet facilities. We offer weddings, special events, and group conference services of all kinds. Because successful coordination for any type of event is a time-consuming process, all details must be completed and agreed upon in writing at least 30 days prior to your function. If you are planning a wedding, read some of our additional wedding policies for planning and clarification.

Assignment of Function Space

Function space is assigned based on the number of persons expected. In the event that attendance numbers increase or decrease, Resort management may find it necessary to change the location, without prior notification, to a room better suited for your attendance and the type of function. Applicable charges will apply to the space reserved for your function.

Room Charges

A room rental charge, starting at $500 plus a 20% service charge and South Carolina State and Local sales tax will be added will apply per 4-hour function. Additional set-up fees may apply to function space. White linens are included in the room charge for your catered functions. Specialty linens or different colored linens can be obtained for a nominal fee with advance notice.

Pricing

Written confirmation of prices for all banquet food and beverage selections may be obtained six (6) months prior to group arrival. Our menus do change annually; therefore, the Director of Catering will assist you in making comparable selections, in the case of a menu change during the planning phase for your conference or event.

Menu Selection

All food and beverage served at our Resort are provided by Proof of the Pudding at Fripp Island Resort. Final Menu selections must be submitted to the Director of Catering at least 30 days prior to the event. Fripp Island does not allow outside catering of Food (with the exception of special occasion cakes) or Beverages, including Liquor, Beer, and Wine. A 20% service charge and South Carolina State and Local sales tax will be added to all food and beverage items. A buffet menu is necessary for all outdoor functions. Buffet banquet food lines are designed for 1 ½ hour of service, with additional charges incurred if this time period is extended. The selection of a buffet menu for less than 25 people will also require a surcharge of $100.00.

Beverage and Food Service

The South Carolina Liquor Commission regulates the sales and service of alcoholic beverages. Fripp Island Resort is responsible for the administration of these regulations. Additionally, the Resort’’ license requires the Resort to

1. Request proper identification (photo ID of any person of questionable age and refuse alcoholic beverage service if the person is underage or cannot produce proper ID)
2. Refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who, in the Resort’s judgement, appears intoxicated. It is the Resort’s policy, therefore, that liquor cannot be brought into the Resort from outside sources and must be supplied by Fripp Island Resort. Additionally, the Resort does not allow food or beverage to be brought into the Resort, whether purchased or catered from outside sources.

Engineering and Electrical Charges

Special engineering and electrical requirements must be specified in writing at least (21) days prior to the function. Charges will be based on the labor involved and the power drain.

Weather Policy

In all cases, the Fripp Island Resort reserves the right to make a final decision if lighting storms or severe weather conditions are expected in the vicinity that may endanger the safety of guests or employees. Should there be a report of a 30% or more chance of rain in the area, the scheduled function will take place in the designated back-up area. Temperatures below 60 degrees and/or wind gusts in excess of 20mph shall also because to hold the function indoors. This decision will be made no less than five hours prior to the scheduled starting time of the function. Should the decision be delayed and result in a double-set up of the function, a service charge of $5 per guest will be added to your master account.

Labor Charges

Additional carvers, station attendants, and food and cocktail servers are available. Please consult the Director of Catering for current pricing. The Resort reserves the right to request additional labor fees due to extra-ordinary needs in this area.

Guarantee

In order that Fripp Island Resort may properly prepare for your event, it is very important that we receive your confirmed attendance numbers ten (10) working days prior. Final guaranteed number, within 10% of confirmed attendance, must be received three (3) working days prior to the event, by 12:00 noon. Your charge will be based on this guaranteed number, plus any additional charges over and above. Meals will be prepared based on your guaranteed number. However, if you wish, the room may be set for 5% over your guarantee and our banquet kitchen will make every effort to duplicate your meal for additional guests. If this cannot be done, a substitute entrée will be provided.

Damages

Patron agrees to be responsible and reimburse Fripp Island Resort for any damages done by patron or patron’s guests, employees, independent contractors or other agents under the control of the patron.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing 30 or more days prior to the event will result in a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations made less than 30 or more days before the event will result in forfeiture of the deposit, or 50% of the anticipated billing, whichever is greater.

Celebrate Grand Events of Any Kind at Fripp Island Resort!

Do you host ceremonies on-site?

Yes – whether it’s a ceremony on the beach or a more formal ceremony at our Fripp Island Chapel, we can help you with all your needs. If you need help finding a church in the area we can help you with a list of names and phone numbers.

Can I provide my own caterer?

All food and beverage for planned events must be purchased through the resort. All outside catering is prohibited.

Do you have someone on Island that can perform the ceremony?

Yes, we can help you with a person to perform the ceremony.

Can you provide accommodations for guests staying on the island?

Absolutely! We offer your guests a 10% discount on qualifying accommodations (excluding July).

How many guests can your Island accommodate for my wedding?

We can provide a variety of options for either a small intimate wedding or as many as 250 people.

Fripp Island Wedding & Event Vendors:

Event Planners:

• Lush Floral & Event Stylists www.lushfloralstyle.com 843-584-5243
• Statice | Floral + Event + Design www.staticeflowers.com 864-609-7506
• Stella Jane Events www.stellajaneevents.com 724-812-6628

Photography & Videography:

• Charlotte Berkeley Photography www.charlotteberkeley.com 843-476-3359
• King of the Hill Photography www.kingofthehillphotography.com 843-476-1533
• SK Signs – Designs & Marketing www.digitalskassoc.com 843-271-9666
• Susan DeLoach Photography www.sdeloachphoto.com 843-470-1646
• TKR Films www.tkrfilms.com 843-304-4220

Entertainment:

• Craz-e Crane Entertainment www.craz-e.com BookingTheCrane@gmail.com
• Crush Entertainment www.crushisland.com 414-617-8916
• JLK Events www.jlkevents.com 843-384-4748

Florist:

• Farm City Flowers www.farmcityflowers.com 843-770-0112
• Smiling Petals Flower Shop www.smilingpetalsflowershop.net 843-379-6667
• Southern Coast Flowers www.southerncoastflowers.com 843-379-0777

Bakery:

• Bloom Custom Cakes www.bloomcustomcakes.net 843-338-9502
• Cookies by Charlotte www.facebook.com/cookiesbycharlotte CookiesByCharlotte@yahoo.com
• Meg’s Sweet Treats www.megssweettreats843.com 843-781-1856
• Publix Super Market - Lady’s Island www.publix.com 843-770-0026
• Tout Sweet macarons www.toutsweetmacarons.com 843-940-7745

Transportation:

• Kelly Tours - Beaufort Gray Line www.kellytoursbeaufort.com 843-473-7107 (Main Office) /
  Private Event Transportation 770-296-3312 (Heather Sellers, Manager)
• The Point Transportation www.pointlimo.com 843-476-0641
• Silver Oak Transportation www.silveroaktransportation.net 843-384-4235

Hair & Makeup:

• Bride’s Side Beauty www.bridessidebeauty.com 843-368-2660
• Salon SHE www.facebook.com/salonshebftsc 843-521-7953
• Shae-lyn Margaux Makeup Artistry www.shaelynmakeupartistry.com 843-321-8071

Rentals:

• Amazing Event Rentals www.amazingeventrentals.com 843-837-5090
• EventWorks www.eventworksrentals.com 912-483-5907
• Wedding Arches of the Lowcountry www.weddingarchesofthelowcountry.com 262-424-3496

Island Group Activities:

• Fripp Island Resort www.frippislandresort.com 843-838-1516
• Captain George’s Fishing Charters www.lowcountryfishingcharter.com 843-575-8169
• Nalu Paddle Boarding www.nalu.co 843-284-6258

Officiants:

• Chris Suddeth www.reikirays.com 843-263-2397
• Sarah’s Hilton Head Vows www.shhvows.com 516-603-5313
• Sean The Wedding Priest www.weddingwire.com/biz/sean-the-wedding-priest-bluffton/eec576b26bc6bb78.html 720-425-6839

This list consists of vendors who have provided high-quality service for wedding-related events at Fripp Island Resort venues. Fripp Island Resort does not guarantee the service of any outside vendors.

Fripp Island Resort is pleased to announce that we been selected as a ‘2016 The Knot Best of Weddings‘ award winner. This award represents the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, the #1 wedding resource.

In 2016, only 2% of the 250,000 local wedding professionals listed on TheKnot.com have received this distinguished accolade. In its tenth annual year, The Knot continues its longstanding tradition of supporting local wedding vendors with The Knot Best of Weddings 2016, an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals across the country.

To determine the winners, The Knot assessed almost one million reviews from real couples across the various vendor categories—venues, musicians, florists, photographers, caterers and more. These winners represent the best of the best for wedding planning professionals that a bride or groom would want to consider order to inspire, plan and pull off their own unique wedding.

Fripp Island Resort now caters in Beaufort! We don’t just offer our wonderful catering for weddings and special events exclusively on the resort anymore, but we also are able to travel off the island to locations throughout Beaufort. We continue to offer everything from simple picnic menus to the perfect dinner for that very special occasion.

Cater an event in your home or at one of the many venues around Beaufort, or better yet come see us at the resort and enjoy our great food service along with our beautiful facilities.

Contact our Group Sales Department at 800-334-3022 to Set up Your Next Event!