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About Sam's Uptown Café
Sam's Uptown Café brings cake baker services to weddings across Charleston and the Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia, working from Charleston. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Benedict Haid Farm and Elevate Entertainment. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Live bands in Charleston commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near Sam's Uptown Café
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Benedict Haid Farm | 0.1 mi |
| Elevate Entertainment | 0.2 mi |
| Woman's Club of Charleston | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Sam's Uptown Café to each venue listed on Lazo.
Charleston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44° | 26° | 26% | 4:50 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 29° | 28% | 5:28 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Mar | 57° | 35° | 30% | 6:58 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 44° | 28% | 7:27 PM | 8:03 PM |
| May | 76° | 53° | 30% | 7:53 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 62° | 28% | 8:12 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 28% | 8:10 PM | 8:49 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 21% | 7:44 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 57° | 19% | 6:59 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 45° | 21% | 6:12 PM | 6:48 PM |
| Nov | 57° | 36° | 21% | 4:34 PM | 5:13 PM |
| Dec | 48° | 30° | 25% | 4:25 PM | 5:07 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charleston Yeager Airport (3.1 mi from Charleston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charleston.
Getting to Charleston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CRW Yeager Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| BKW Raleigh County Memorial Airport | 48 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport | 132 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 133 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 169 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Cleveland | 218 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charleston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 28 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA
- Where
- Charleston · central Charleston
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Live Wedding Bands
- In Charleston
- One of 45 live wedding bands we list · 8 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (304) 346-6222
- Website
- Visit site
Around Charleston
- Nearest venue
- Benedict Haid Farm, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 12 wedding venues
- Wedding Cakes & Desserts nearby
- 8 within 3 mi, 15 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 22 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- South Charleston, Dunbar
Distances are straight-line from Sam's Uptown Café; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
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