Charleston Wedding Venue Finder

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Ceremony On-Site In-House Catering Outside Vendors Allowed DJ + Live Music Allowed
Lowndes Grove waterfront estate wedding Waterfront

Lowndes Grove – Charleston

📌 266 St. Margaret St, Charleston, SC 29403

Capacity Up to 300
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Yes (lawn & piazza)
Catering & Bar In-house (PPHG)
Entertainment DJ/Band allowed; outdoor cutoff ~10–10:30p
Sound Setup Bring PA; power near tent & main house
Dance Floor 20’×20’ portable recommended (lawn/tent)

Darby Events Pro Tip: Face speakers toward the Ashley River to meet neighborhood requests and keep dance energy focused.

Closest Hotels: The Dewberry (9 min), Hotel Bennett (10 min), Emeline (12 min)

William Aiken House wedding exterior Historic Estate

William Aiken House – Downtown Charleston

📌 456 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Capacity 200+
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Yes (courtyard & ballroom)
Catering & Bar In-house (PPHG)
Entertainment DJ/Band allowed; city sound rules apply
Sound Setup Bring PA; power in courtyard & rooms
Dance Floor Portable or ballroom floor

Pro Tip: Use the side piazza for cocktail hour, then reveal the courtyard dance floor with uplighting for a “wow” transition.

Closest Hotels: Hotel Bennett (2 min), The Ryder (5 min), The Dewberry (6 min)

The Gadsden House courtyard Historic Estate

The Gadsden House – Ansonborough

📌 329 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Capacity Up to ~200
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Courtyard & salons
Catering & Bar Preferred vendors
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; outdoor cutoff ~10p
Sound Setup Bring PA; power at courtyard entrance
Dance Floor Portable (indoor or tented)

Pro Tip: Place dance floor near rear doors to keep flow between courtyard and parlor rooms.

Closest Hotels: The Dewberry (12 min), Emeline (7 min), The Vendue (9 min)

Governor Thomas Bennett House garden Historic Estate

Governor Thomas Bennett House – Charleston

📌 69 Barre St, Charleston, SC 29401

Capacity ~150
Ceremony On-Site ✅ House, piazza & courtyard
Catering & Bar Preferred vendors
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; outdoor cutoff ~10p
Sound Setup Bring PA; power around garden paths
Dance Floor Portable (garden)

Pro Tip: Low-profile uplights along the Crescent Garden oak create a dramatic first-dance backdrop.

Closest Hotels: Hotel Bennett (5 min), Francis Marion (6 min), The Dewberry (7 min)

The Sanctuary oceanfront lawn Hotel

The Sanctuary – Kiawah Island

📌 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Capacity 250+
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Grand Lawn & chapel
Catering & Bar In-house (Full bar)
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; outdoor cutoff per resort policy
Sound Setup Bring PA; power at terrace/lawn
Dance Floor Ballroom or portable

Pro Tip: Time golden-hour portraits on the ocean boardwalk and open the ballroom with doors to the terrace.

Closest Hotels: On-site rooms & villas

Ocean Course Clubhouse lawn Waterfront

The Ocean Course Clubhouse – Kiawah

📌 1000 Ocean Course Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455

Capacity Up to ~325 (lawn)
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Lawn & terraces
Catering & Bar In-house
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; outdoor cutoff per resort policy
Sound Setup Bring PA; power at terrace/lawn
Dance Floor Portable (lawn/inside)

Pro Tip: Wind screens + directional audio help keep seaside ceremonies crystal-clear.

Closest Hotels: The Sanctuary (10–12 min)

Harborside East waterfront patio Waterfront

Harborside East – Mount Pleasant

📌 28 Bridgeside Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Capacity 200+
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Patio & interior
Catering & Bar Preferred vendors
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; patio cutoff ~10p
Sound Setup Bring PA; power along patio/ballroom
Dance Floor Portable

Pro Tip: Aim the head table toward the Ravenel Bridge glow—great photos and guest wow factor.

Closest Hotels: Charleston Harbor Resort (4 min), Embassy Suites (4 min)

Historic Rice Mill waterfront exterior Waterfront

Historic Rice Mill – Charleston

📌 17 Lockwood Dr, Ste 101, Charleston, SC 29401

Capacity ~180
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Waterfront dock & interior
Catering & Bar In-house (Holy City Hospitality)
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; patio cutoff ~10p
Sound Setup Bring PA; power by dock doors
Dance Floor Ballroom

Pro Tip: Use uplights on brick + amber on the mahogany bar for rich texture.

Closest Hotels: Charleston Marriott (2 min), Hilton Garden Inn (3 min)

Hotel Bennett Crown Ballroom Hotel

Hotel Bennett – Marion Square

📌 404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Capacity 250+
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Ballroom & terrace
Catering & Bar In-house
Entertainment DJ/band allowed (hotel policy)
Sound Setup Hotel A/V or bring PA
Dance Floor Crown Ballroom

Pro Tip: Sneak portraits on Camellias’ marble backdrop for classic Charleston glam.

Closest Hotels: Francis Marion (2 min), The Dewberry (3 min)

The Dewberry walled garden Hotel

The Dewberry – Downtown Charleston

📌 334 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

Capacity ~150
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Walled Garden & ballroom
Catering & Bar In-house
Entertainment DJ/live allowed
Sound Setup Hotel A/V or bring PA
Dance Floor Ballroom or portable

Pro Tip: Mirror uplighting + palmetto chandelier = instant chic reception glow.

Closest Hotels: Francis Marion (2 min), Hotel Bennett (3 min)

Boone Hall Cotton Dock waterfront Waterfront

Boone Hall Plantation – Mount Pleasant

📌 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Capacity 200+
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Dock, lawn, patio
Catering & Bar Preferred vendors
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; waterfront cutoff ~10p
Sound Setup Bring PA; wind screens recommended
Dance Floor Dock hall portable

Pro Tip: Sunset send-off on the dock is a signature photo moment.

Closest Hotels: Hyatt Place Mt P (10 min), TRU by Hilton (10 min)

Magnolia Plantation gardens Historic Estate

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens – Charleston

📌 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

Capacity 200+
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Multiple gardens & venues
Catering & Bar Preferred vendors
Entertainment DJ/live allowed; outdoor cutoff ~10p
Sound Setup Bring PA; power varies by site
Dance Floor Portable

Pro Tip: Provide shuttle carts for elder guests—paths can be long between ceremony and reception spaces.

Closest Hotels: Marriott (15–18 min), Downtown options 20–25 min

Daniel Island Club clubhouse Country Club

Daniel Island Club – Charleston

📌 600 Island Park Dr, Charleston, SC 29492

Capacity 200+
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Lawns & ballroom
Catering & Bar In-house
Entertainment DJ/live allowed
Sound Setup Bring PA
Dance Floor Ballroom

Pro Tip: Marsh-view ceremonies photograph best with late-day sun behind the couple—consider a back-lit arch.

Closest Hotels: Homewood Suites DI (6 min), Courtyard DI (6 min)

Cannon Green courtyard Restaurant

Cannon Green – Downtown Charleston

📌 103 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403

Capacity ~90–120
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Trolley Room / courtyard
Catering & Bar In-house
Entertainment DJ/live allowed (limitations by room)
Sound Setup Bring PA
Dance Floor Portable

Pro Tip: Curtain reveal from courtyard to dining room gives a chic city-garden “wow.”

Closest Hotels: Hyatt House (6 min), Hyatt Place (6 min)

The Cedar Room interior Ballroom

The Cedar Room – Cigar Factory

📌 701 E Bay St, Ste 200, Charleston, SC 29403

Capacity 250–550
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Courtyard & main hall
Catering & Bar Preferred vendors
Entertainment DJ/live allowed
Sound Setup Bring PA
Dance Floor Ballroom

Pro Tip: Floor-to-ceiling windows love soft amber uplight—add a GOBO on brick for texture.

Closest Hotels: Homewood Suites (7 min), Embassy Suites (8 min)

American Theater marquee Art Deco

The American Theater – Upper King

📌 446 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Capacity ~80–120
Ceremony On-Site ✅ Lobby / ballroom
Catering & Bar In-house (PPHG)
Entertainment DJ/live allowed
Sound Setup Bring PA; great acoustics
Dance Floor Ballroom

Pro Tip: Put your names on the marquee for the ultimate classic Charleston moment.

Closest Hotels: Hotel Bennett (5 min), The Ryder (6 min)