Le Dîner en Blanc – Florence Returns to the Pee Dee

March 27, 2023

Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Florence, SC, for its 3rd edition on May 20, 2023. As always, the venue will remain secret until the last minute.

Participation in this unique event happens in three stages:

Phase 1 is for members from the previous year;

Phase 2 is for new members who are referred by Phase I attendees;

Phase 3 is for people who signed up on the waiting list.

People can sign-up now by visiting florence.dinerenblanc.com and clicking on the “Register” tab.

Le Dîner en Blanc is an event that transports us into another world. The sea of people all adorned in white creates images that are instantly ‘Instagram-able,’ while meeting new people or reuniting with longtime friends. Getting all dressed up to attend a dinner à la française where conversation, networking, and champagne are essential is part of the unforgettable experience.

Nicole Dixon, co-host of Le Dîner en Blanc in Florence, SC, is glad that Le Dîner en Blanc is returning to the city: “This chic and elegant affair is perfect to encourage people to shop local and bring to the event their local flavor. It was a fun time with perfect weather last year, so we strongly invite the participants to register early."

To maintain the uniqueness of Le Dîner en Blanc as well as staying true to tradition, certain requirements must be followed:

● Dress code: elegant and white only. Originality is encouraged as long as it is stylish and tasteful.

● Table setting: all white!

● To ensure that the location secret is kept undisclosed until the last minute, guests meet at the assigned departure location and are escorted by a Dîner en Blanc volunteer.

● In order to leave the event location as clean as when they arrived, guests are required to leave with all their belongings, leftovers, and litter.

Guests must bring:

● A table, two white chairs, and white tablecloth.

● A picnic basket comprising fine food, proper stemware, and white dinnerware.

o A catered picnic basket option, which can be picked up on site, will be available for those who do not wish to pack their own. Guests wishing to do so must reserve online through Le Dîner en Blanc Florence’s e-store.

● Champagne and/or wine. Beer and hard liquor are prohibited.

o Though guests can bring their own wine and/or champagne, those wishing to pack lighter can pre-purchase online through Le Dîner en Blanc Florence’s e-store. In addition, guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages.

About the Hosts of Le Dîner en Blanc – Florence, SC

A strong village of diverse people in fellowship is important to the hosts of Le Dîner en Blanc - Florence, SC, Nicole Dixon, Charlene McKnight, and Sadia Ferrell-McKnight. Nicole Dixon is the owner of Rollington Enterprises, LLC; Charlene is the founder and executive director of Four Giving Hearts; and Sadia is the owner of Classic Touch Event, Rentals, & More, LLC. They are elated and looking forward to greeting guests at this year’s event.

About Le Dîner en Blanc

Le Dîner en Blanc is so much more than an event. It’s a unique cultural movement that empowers friends of friends to gather and celebrate their shared passions for life, food, fashion, and community, year after year, with a pinch of mystery and large serving of spontaneity. Elegantly dressed all in white, guests arrive at a secret location for a chic picnic en masse. They bring their own tables, chairs, picnic baskets—all the trimmings—to sit down with friends and make new connections in one of their city’s most beautiful public spaces. The location remains secret up until the very moment of arrival. Over the course of the evening, guests from all backgrounds eat, dance, and reconnect with the finer things in life, as they appreciate the night’s magical experience.

To this day, over 120 cities in 40 countries have joined the ever-growing and international network to celebrate gourmet cuisine, offer extraordinary entertainment, and bring together vibrant individuals and bon vivants around the world. While Dîner en Blanc International is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, every event in every city is hosted by passionate local organizers who fell in love with the original Parisian concept and wanted to bring it home and dress it up with local flair. For more info, photos, and videos of Le Dîner en Blanc events from around the world, visit dinerenblanc.com.