05/11/2026
As a Charlotte wedding planner, it only felt right to travel to London to better understand our Queen City 👑
�Research purposes, obviously. History, architecture, romance… and seeing where Charlotte got her royal nickname.
Also confirming that whether it’s London or Charlotte, brides everywhere still want beautiful flowers, good lighting, and guests who RSVP on time!!
The connection between Charlotte, NC and London:
* Charlotte was named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.�She was queen of Great Britain when Charlotte was founded in 1768.
* Queen Charlotte was born in Germany, but she became queen while living in London and was deeply tied to British royal history and culture. Because of this royal connection, Charlotte, NC became known as “The Queen City.”
* Mecklenburg County (where Charlotte is located) was also named after Queen Charlotte’s German birthplace: Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
* Charlotte’s early colonial roots were heavily influenced by British culture, government, and architecture before the American Revolution
If you have any questions please DM me or email me at [email protected]. I love Charlotte and I love helping my couples get married in this amazing city.