Cannon Green
Downtown Charleston venue in a former trolley warehouse with a 3,000 sq ft Trolley Room, walled courtyard, and in-house catering for up to 250 guests.
Charleston, SCFrom $5,000
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Venues in South Carolina
South Carolina's venue scene runs wider than most couples expect: antebellum estates under live oaks in the Lowcountry, oceanfront resort ballrooms on the Grand Strand, restored textile mills and barns in the Upstate, and lakefront lawns in the Midlands. Rental pricing spans just as widely — a Saturday at a Charleston historic estate books differently than a mountain-view barn outside Greenville. Every venue below is individually reviewed by our editors, with capacity, settings, and published pricing noted where the venue makes it public.
Published starting prices on this page: $1,200 – median $5,000 (48 of 49 vendors share pricing)
Charleston & Lowcountry
Charleston guide to wedding venues
Hotel Bennett
Luxury hotel on Marion Square with the 7,137 sq ft Crown Ballroom, a rooftop Observatory, and a champagne bar — receptions to 500 in downtown Charleston.
Charleston, SCFrom $8,000
Legare Waring House
Circa-1840 Colonial Revival house inside Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, with an oak avenue, lagoons, and lawns for 150 — run by SC State Parks.
Charleston, SCFrom $5,000
Lowndes Grove
Circa-1786 waterfront estate on the Ashley River, run by Patrick Properties Hospitality, with a 700-foot dock, tented terrace, and room for 300 seated guests.
Charleston, SCFrom $10,000
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Historic Drayton family gardens on the Ashley River, open to visitors since 1871, with Carriage House receptions for up to 250 and weekday elopements at the Long White Bridge.
Charleston, SCFrom $6,000
Middleton Place
America's oldest landscaped gardens (1741) frame this Ashley River National Historic Landmark, with ceremony lawns for 300, a 4,700 sq ft Pavilion, and a 55-room inn.
Charleston, SCFrom $7,000
The Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation
Rustic waterfront event house on a tidal creek at Boone Hall, reached by the 3/4-mile Avenue of Oaks, with ceremony lawns and the restored 2023 Gin House.
Mount Pleasant, SCFrom $1,800
The Gadsden House
Federal-style 1798 manor turned event house in downtown Charleston, with four parlor rooms, three courtyards, double piazzas, and in-house catering for up to 250.
Charleston, SCFrom $2,500
Wild Dunes Resort
Oceanfront Isle of Palms resort with beach ceremonies, ballrooms up to 6,764 sq ft, tented croquet lawns, and lodging from two inns to rental homes.
Isle of Palms, SCFrom $7,500
William Aiken House
An 1807 mansion on Upper King Street with two ballrooms, a walled garden, and covered piazzas; Patrick Properties runs catering in-house for events up to 500 guests.
Charleston, SCFrom $8,000
Columbia & Midlands
Columbia guide to wedding venues
1208 Washington Place
A hidden jewel in the heart of Downtown Columbia dating back to 1924, 1208 Washington Place is a stunning historic venue listed on Columbia's register of historic buildings, offering old-time charm, a beautiful fireplace, and a magical ceiling of lights for intimate celebrations.
Columbia, SCFrom $3,500
701 Whaley
Restored 1903 Olympia Mill community center in Columbia with a 6,000-square-foot Grand Hall, a glass-floored 1918 pool room, and five rentable event spaces.
Columbia, SCFrom $1,200
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Zoo and botanical garden venue in Columbia with after-hours ceremonies, the garden-side Magnolia Room, Ndoki Lodge, and in-house catering for 15 to 500 guests.
Columbia, SCFrom $1,500
Senate's End
Located in Columbia's vibrant downtown Vista neighborhood next to the University of South Carolina, Senate's End is the city's premier all-inclusive wedding venue, offering exclusive Dupre Catering services and elegant spaces for celebrations of all sizes.
Columbia, SCFrom $4,000
Stone River
Congaree riverfront venue in West Columbia off the Gervais Street bridge, with a stone fireplace, 30-foot built-in bar, covered pavilion, and 150 seated.
West Columbia, SCFrom $1,250
The M Garden
The M Garden is a tranquil and enchanting venue on the outskirts of Columbia, featuring picturesque ponds, a lovely waterfall, a charming old wooden water wheel, and a wood ceremony pergola — a naturally beautiful outdoor setting for ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations.
Columbia, SCFrom $3,500
The Millstone at Adams Pond
Historic gristmill estate on 30 wooded acres east of Columbia, where a 1925 pond-side house and tented back patio host up to 250 with Southern Way Catering.
Columbia, SCFrom $1,800
Thomas House and Garden
An 1906 Victorian gem listed on the National Historic Register since 1970, Thomas House and Garden offers intimate and picturesque wedding settings combining beautifully preserved historic architecture with romantic cottage gardens in the heart of Columbia.
Columbia, SCFrom $3,000
Wavering Place
A beautifully unique historic plantation near Columbia, Wavering Place offers a one-of-a-kind setting that feels like stepping back in time, with stunning antebellum architecture, magnificent live oak allees, and sweeping grounds that make it truly unforgettable.
Eastover, SCFrom $4,500
Greenville & Upstate
Greenville guide to wedding venues
Edinburgh West
Imagine exchanging vows in a breathtaking European-inspired glass conservatory just 25 minutes from downtown Greenville. Edinburgh West enchants with its stunning entrance gate, lush landscaping, and fairytale ambiance that makes every arrival feel like a dream.
Simpsonville, SCFrom $4,000
Gassaway Mansion
A 40-room, 22,000-square-foot stone mansion built 1919-1924 by banker Walter Gassaway, now hosting weddings for up to 400 on three landscaped acres a mile from downtown Greenville.
Greenville, SCFrom $7,500
Pretty Place Chapel (Fred W. Symmes Chapel)
Open-air stone chapel from 1941 on the Blue Ridge Escarpment at YMCA Camp Greenville — a ceremony-only venue holding 250 guests at the SC/NC state line.
Cleveland, SCFrom $2,500
The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm
Family farm dating to 1878 outside Easley, where owner Sitton Smith built a wedding barn in 2017 — 99 acres of pasture, forest, and creek with room for 250 guests.
Easley, SCFrom $3,500
The Cliffs at Glassy Chapel
Perched on the edge of Glassy Mountain with rustic wood and stone construction, The Cliffs at Glassy Chapel offers a breathtaking ceremony venue that feels straight out of a fairytale — a mountain retreat with sweeping views across the South Carolina Upstate.
Landrum, SCFrom $5,000
The Hollow at Paris Mountain
Family-run outdoor venue on 30 acres at the foot of Paris Mountain, ten minutes from downtown Greenville, with a cedar pavilion, waterfall patio, and room for 200.
Greenville, SC
The Huguenot Mill
An 1882 textile mill on the Peace Center campus in downtown Greenville, where the 8,400-square-foot Huguenot Loft hosts up to 300 seated beside the Reedy River.
Greenville, SCFrom $4,000
The Reserve at Lake Keowee
Private lake-and-golf community on Lake Keowee in Sunset with more than ten event spaces, from Founders Hall to a lakeside amphitheater, plus on-site guest cottages.
Sunset, SCFrom $8,000
The Westin Poinsett Hotel
Restored 1925 landmark hotel on South Main in downtown Greenville, with two historic ballrooms, some 10,000 square feet of event space, and 200 guest rooms near Falls Park.
Greenville, SCFrom $6,000
Vue 1919
Centered in the heart of downtown Greenville in the historic Harper building, Vue 1919 is an 8,500 sq ft venue with Art Deco architectural details, accommodating up to 400 guests, and perfectly situated next to the breathtaking Falls Park on the Reedy.
Greenville, SCFrom $5,000
Hilton Head & Beaufort
Hilton Head guide to wedding venues
Anchorage 1770
An award-winning waterfront boutique inn in historic Beaufort, Anchorage 1770 offers stunning ceremony settings with Beaufort River views, a spectacular rooftop deck, adorned porches, and tabby mansion architecture for intimate destination weddings of timeless beauty.
Beaufort, SCFrom $4,000
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
On 68 acres of pristine Lowcountry landscape, the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn is Hilton Head's quintessential outdoor wedding venue, featuring salt marshes, Spanish moss-draped live oaks, a 4,000 sq ft covered pavilion, and a terrace with fountain overlooking Jarvis Creek.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $3,500
Harbour Town Yacht Club
Situated on the iconic Calibogue Sound within Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town Yacht Club is a tranquil and refined waterfront wedding venue offering seaside ceremony settings, stunning lighthouse views, and an elegant atmosphere for up to 350 seated guests.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $6,500
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Luxury May River resort on 20,000 acres in Bluffton with two waterfront chapels, riverside lawns and ballrooms, and receptions for up to 500 guests.
Bluffton, SCFrom $15,000
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort offers unparalleled luxury and heartfelt hospitality for wedding celebrations of every size, with exquisite oceanfront venues, award-winning catering, fire pit gathering spaces, and stunning private beach access for the entire wedding weekend.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $8,000
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
An award-winning oceanfront wedding venue on Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort features stunning beach ceremony settings, the Arthur Hills Golf Course reception venue, the Dunes House, and comprehensive all-inclusive packages for a seamless coastal celebration.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $7,000
Sea Pines Resort
5,000-acre Hilton Head resort with beach, Liberty Oak, and golf-lawn ceremony sites, plus receptions for up to 250 in the Champions Ballroom.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $8,000
The Beaufort Inn
A 19th-century private estate surrounded by four acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in historic Beaufort, The Beaufort Inn is a charming and exclusive wedding venue with a 23-room mansion, formal gardens, and eight distinct event spaces accommodating up to 350 guests.
Beaufort, SCFrom $5,000
The Cuthbert House Inn
A gorgeous antebellum mansion on the banks of Beaufort Bay, The Cuthbert House Inn offers intimate wedding ceremonies beneath a moss-draped live oak in a Charleston-style courtyard, with the bay and its sailboats providing a picture-perfect backdrop for unforgettable photography.
Beaufort, SCFrom $4,500
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
A 5-time award-winning oceanfront resort, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa offers the Grand Ocean Terrace for up to 180 beach ceremony guests, a magnificent Grand Ballroom for 400, and a team renowned for going above and beyond for every couple.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $8,000
Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach guide to wedding venues
21 Main Events at North Beach
21 Main Events at North Beach is a North Myrtle Beach wedding gem featuring a beautiful private ceremony courtyard, gazebo, beach access for photography, dedicated bridal and groom preparation rooms, and an experienced culinary team with custom menus for every celebration.
North Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $5,000
Brookgreen Gardens
Founded in 1931, this National Historic Landmark sculpture garden in Murrells Inlet hosts member-only weddings under the Live Oak Allée and across 9,000-plus Lowcountry acres.
Murrells Inlet, SCFrom $5,000
Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort
Nestled along the Atlantic coast barrier island of Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort is a stunning resort wedding venue offering oceanfront ceremony settings, lush resort grounds, and comprehensive planning services for the ultimate coastal Carolina wedding.
Pawleys Island, SCFrom $5,500
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
AAA Four Diamond hotel on the Grande Dunes marina with 15,000 sq ft of event space, a 350-guest Nautilus Ballroom, pergola lawn ceremonies, and 184 rooms for guests.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $1,250
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
An oceanfront luxury resort at Grande Dunes, the Myrtle Beach Marriott offers versatile wedding venues including oceanfront terraces, grand ballrooms, and private event spaces, all backed by flawless Marriott banquet service and stunning Atlantic Ocean views.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $7,000
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
An award-winning Lowcountry wedding venue in Pawleys Island, Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club offers high-end coastal elegance, stunning golf course and marsh views, and a professional events team consistently recognized as one of the Grand Strand's finest.
Pawleys Island, SCFrom $4,000
Pine Lakes Country Club
Myrtle Beach's original golf club, opened 1927, hosts weddings in an antebellum-style clubhouse on the National Register, with courtyard ceremonies and room for 300-plus guests.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $4,000
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
A Southern institution for over 75 years, The Dunes Golf and Beach Club is a coastal wedding venue offering charming Grand Strand views, ocean access, and an event space that has graced the most memorable wedding celebrations in Myrtle Beach for generations.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $5,000
The Venue at White Oaks Farm
48-acre farm venue in Longs with an open-air chapel, industrial-farm reception hall, 1,700 sq ft veranda, and room for 200; rentals from $9,000 with concierge planning.
Longs, SCFrom $9,000
Wachesaw Plantation Club
Wachesaw Plantation Club is a picturesque waterfront wedding venue in Murrells Inlet, situated along the scenic Waccamaw River with natural beauty, Southern plantation elegance, and stunning river views that create an unforgettable Lowcountry wedding backdrop.
Murrells Inlet, SCFrom $5,500
Good to Know
Venues in South Carolina: FAQs
- How much does a wedding venue cost in South Carolina?
- Most South Carolina couples spend between $3,000 and $10,000 on venue rental. Charleston and Hilton Head sit at the top of the range — historic estates and resort venues there commonly run $6,000 to $15,000 or more for a peak Saturday — while barns and gardens in the Upstate and Midlands often rent for $2,500 to $6,000. Always confirm what's included: some quotes cover tables, chairs, and setup, while others are venue-only.
- How far in advance should we book a venue in South Carolina?
- Book 12 to 18 months ahead for popular Charleston, Hilton Head, and mountain-view Upstate venues, especially for spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) Saturdays. Less competitive dates — Fridays, Sundays, and summer or winter weekends — can often be booked 6 to 9 months out.
- What's the best time of year for a South Carolina wedding?
- Late March through May and mid-September through November offer the most comfortable weather statewide. June through August is hot and humid (outdoor ceremonies are usually moved to morning or sunset), and June through November is Atlantic hurricane season — coastal couples should ask venues about their weather policy and consider event insurance.
- Do South Carolina venues require wedding insurance?
- Many do. It's common for venues to require a one-day event liability policy (typically $1 million coverage, often $100–$300 to purchase) and to be named as an additional insured. Ask before you sign — some venues sell coverage directly or include it in the rental fee.