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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Charleston Venues
Charleston & Lowcountry, South Carolina
Compare 10 wedding venues serving Charleston & Lowcountry — including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, and the surrounding area. Expect historic estates, waterfront lawns, and the South's most photographed wedding backdrops. Published starting prices here run from $1,800, with a median around $7,000 among the 10 vendors who share pricing. Every listing is researched and written by our editors, with details verified against the vendor's own site.
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
Good to Know
Venues in Charleston: 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.
- How do we find the right wedding venue in Charleston?
- Start with the listings on this page — each one covers Charleston and nearby communities like Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Johns Island. Shortlist two or three whose work and pricing fit, then contact them with your date and venue. For planning context first, our guides cover costs, timelines, and questions to ask before you book.