Where to Wed
Updated: Apr 7
Venue Options
There are many gorgeous locations to consider when choosing where you want to have your wedding ceremony. Some important factors to keep in mind are:
Time and date - many venues restrict elopement and small wedding pricing to weekdays or morning hours
Number of guests - most venues have rules regarding how many people can be included
Budget
While many of these venues will allow pets on a leash, there are some restrictions. Ask for more information if you plan on including Fido in your wedding party!
With these thoughts in mind, here are our favorite venues sorted by price.
Free
Folly Beach
Time/Day Restrictions: None, though weekdays are less crowded allowing for better photos and easier parking
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Pitt Street Bridge - Mount Pleasant
Time/Day Restrictions: None, though weekdays are less crowded allowing for better photos and easier parking
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
$300-$500
White Point Gardens - Downtown Charleston
Time/Day Restrictions: None; Permit required
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Waterfront Park - Downtown Charleston
Time/Day Restrictions: None; Permit required
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Washington Square Park - Downtown Charleston
Time/Day Restrictions: None; Permit required
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Cypress Gardens - Moncks Corner
Time/Day Restrictions: 9AM-4PM
Guest Restrictions: Up to 10 guests
Extras: Restrooms
Angel Oak - Johns Island
Time/Day Restrictions: 9AM-4PM, Permit required, Closed Wednesdays
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Hampton Park - Downtown Charleston
Time/Day Restrictions: None; Permit required
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
$500-$1200
Hart Meadows Ranch - Johns Island
Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Wednesday, before 2pm
Guest Restrictions: No guests
Extras: Private, Restrooms, Bridal/Wedding Suite based on availability
Charles Towne Landing - Charleston County/West Ashley
Time/Day Restrictions: 9AM-4:30PM (additional restrictions apply)
Guest Restrictions: Up to 10 guests
Extras: Restrooms
Old Wide Awake Plantation - Hollywood
Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday
Guest Restrictions: Up to 10 guests, Additional guests possible for extra fee
Extras: Private, Restrooms, Bridal/Wedding Suite
Bridge & Harbor View Lawn - Mount Pleasant
Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday. Cannot book more than 3 months out.
Guest Restrictions: Up to 10 guests
Extras: Restrooms, Chairs available
Whitehouse - Charleston County/Wadmalaw Island
Time/Day Restrictions: None
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Extras: Private, Restrooms, Bridal/Wedding Suite, Chairs available, Private Dock
Wingate Place - Johns Island
Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday
Guest Restrictions: Up to 10 guests
Extras: Private, Restroom, Bridal/Wedding Suite, Chairs available
$1200+
Magnolia Gardens - Charleston County/West Ashley
Time/Day Restrictions: 9:30AM-4:30PM
Guest Restrictions: Up to 15 guests
Extras: Restrooms, Golf Cart Shuttle & Bridal/Wedding Suite based on availability
Governor Thomas Bennett House - Downtown Charleston
Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Extras: Private, Restrooms, Bridal/Wedding Suite, Use of House
Magnolia Gardens Pavilion - Charleston County/West Ashley
Time/Day Restrictions: None
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Extras: Restrooms, Wedding Suite add-on subject to availability
Runnymede Plantation - Charleston County/West Ashley
Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday
Guest Restrictions: Up to 20 guests
Extras: Private, Restroom, Bridal/Wedding Suite add-on available
