The Cuthbert House Inn

The Cuthbert House Inn is one of Beaufort's most cherished and visually stunning wedding venues, a beautifully preserved antebellum mansion situated directly on the banks of Beaufort Bay that offers a setting of extraordinary intimacy and natural beauty. The property is best known for its iconic live oak — a magnificent, moss-draped tree under which couples exchange vows in the Charleston-style courtyard, with Beaufort Bay and its gracefully passing sailboats serving as one of the most naturally beautiful ceremony backdrops available anywhere in coastal South Carolina. Multiple ceremony and celebration spaces across the property include the courtyard beneath the ancient live oak, fireside settings inside the inn for winter celebrations, the waterfront porch and bay lawn for outdoor receptions, and the garden areas that frame the mansion's classic antebellum architecture. The inn's authentic bed and breakfast character means that couples and their closest guests can stay in the beautifully appointed rooms of the historic mansion, creating a uniquely personal and immersive wedding experience. The lively fountain in the courtyard and the constant movement of sailboats on the bay provide a dynamic, naturally beautiful backdrop that ensures wedding photography at the Cuthbert House Inn is always extraordinary. The venue works with preferred caterers and vendors who understand and appreciate the property's intimate scale and historic character. Consistently rated 4.9 stars for its extraordinary bay views, unique live oak ceremony setting, exceptional historic atmosphere, and the deeply personal experience of celebrating in one of Beaufort's most beloved historic properties.