Where to Wed

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 certain days or specific hours

• Number of guests - most venues have rules regarding how many people can be included

• Budget - Here is the general pricing for each venue: $ = Free-$100; $$ = $350-$700; $$$ = $750-$1200; $$$$ = $1250-$2000

• Pets - Most venues will allow pets on a leash, but be sure to ask or mention this in advance to make sure!

Pitt Street Bridge $ - Mount Pleasant

Time/Day Restrictions: None

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Folly Beach $

Time/Day Restrictions: None

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site $$ - Summerville

Time/Day Restrictions: 9AM-5PM

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Other Restrictions: No chairs allowed

Extras: Restrooms

Cypress Gardens $$ - Moncks Corner

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday, 10AM-4PM

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Extras: Restrooms

White Point Gardens $$ - Downtown Charleston

Time/Day Restrictions: None

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

NOTE: There is ongoing construction nearby expected to extend into 2025

Waterfront Park $$ - Downtown Charleston

Time/Day Restrictions: None

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Other Restrictions: No chairs allowed

Washington Square Park $$ - Downtown Charleston

Time/Day Restrictions: None

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Angel Oak $$ - Johns Island

Time/Day Restrictions: 9AM-4PM

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Other Restrictions: No chairs allowed

Hampton Park $$$ - Downtown Charleston

Time/Day Restrictions: None

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Island via Boat $$$ - Folly Beach

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday

Guest Restrictions: No guests; Couple Only

Charles Towne Landing $$$ - Charleston County/West Ashley

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday, 10AM-3PM

Guest Restrictions: 0-10 guests permitted

Other Restrictions: No chairs allowed

Extras: Restrooms

Wingate Place $$$ - Johns Island

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday

Guest Restrictions: 0-10 guests permitted

Extras: Private; Restroom; Bridal/Wedding Suite; Chairs available

Sailboat $$$ - Folly Beach

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday

Guest Restrictions: No guests; Couple Only

Extras: Private

Old Wide Awake Plantation $$$ - Hollywood

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday

Guest Restrictions: 0-10 guests permitted

Extras: Private; Restrooms; Bridal/Wedding Suite; Weather Option - Covered Porch

Whitehouse $$$ - Charleston County/Wadmalaw Island

Time/Day Restrictions: None

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Extras: Private; Restrooms; Bridal/Wedding Suite; Chairs available; Waterfront; Dock

Governor Thomas Bennett House $$$$ - Downtown Charleston

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Extras: Private; Restrooms; Bridal/Wedding Suite; Use of House for photos; Weather Options - Covered Porch and Indoor

Hart Meadows Ranch $$$$ - Johns Island

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday & Tuesday only

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Extras: Private; Restrooms; Bridal/Wedding Suite (based on availability; additional fee); Weather Option - Indoor (additional fee)

Magnolia Plantation: Gardens & Pavilion $$$$ - Charleston County/West Ashley

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Extras: Restrooms; Bridal/Wedding Suite (based on availability; additional fee)

Runnymede Plantation $$$$ - Charleston County/West Ashley

Time/Day Restrictions: Monday-Thursday

Guest Restrictions: 0-20 guests permitted

Extras: Private; Restroom; Bridal/Wedding Suite available (additional fee); Waterfront; Weather Option - Large Tent