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5 Breathtaking Wedding Venues In Charleston To Say “I Do”

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You’ve got the ring, now it’s time to find the perfect place to say “I do.” Finding the right wedding venue is a crucial step in the wedding planning process and often one of the hardest. Luckily, if you’ve chosen to get married in Charleston, there are no shortage of gorgeous venues. From plantations and historic homes to famous landmarks and renovated factories, the Holy City has a wide range of venues to choose from.

We know it can be a bit overwhelming with so many spectacular options to choose from so here are our top five wedding venues in Charleston:

The Gadsden House

Located in historic downtown, this beautiful venue is full of elegance and class. Originally built in 1798, the building underwent a restoration in 2015 while still keeping a historic feel. The heart pine floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and gas fireplaces are just a few of the refined elements that give this venue a feeling of warmth and romance, creating a space to breathe and relax your heart. The intimate courtyard invites guests to congregate and celebrate love despite rain or shine with outdoor tenting services available. Enjoy a calming view of the waterfront from the wrap around double piazzas as you toast to a life full of happiness, prosperity and peace.

The Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory

This Victorian style building was built in 1881 and was used as a cigar factory between the years of 1903 and 1973. Surviving the Great Depression, the Cigar Factory was one of the few establishments that secured their workers with employment and a full days wages. Now renovated into a stunning wedding venue, the Cedar Room is an inspiring place for couples to come together to entrust that same security in one another. The venue features hardwood floors, rustic brick walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal a breathtaking view of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Celebrate with a small, intimate group or a large party of 300 guests as you tie the knot and light up a celebratory cigar in true historic fashion!

Magnolia Plantation and Garden

Overflowing with feelings of romance and serenity, this venue uses nature to its full advantage. The live oak trees draped in Spanish moss and the well-manicured gardens, come together to create a picture-perfect scene for couples looking to have an indoor or outdoor wedding. Springtime welcomes beautiful azaleas and wisteria to the garden, while the warmer summer months bring enchanting crepe myrtle, hydrangeas, and iconic magnolias throughout the plantation. The cooler months are just as colorful with fall bringing morning glory, camellias, and more azaleas to the historic gardens, as well as America’s largest collection of camellias in the winter! Kiss the bride under the enchanting live oaks to commemorate a day you and your guests will never forget.

The American Theater

Located on Upper King Street, this glamorous venue screams lights, camera, action! The establishment was opened in 1942 and was primarily used as Charleston’s premier movie house. The theater was a major setting in Nicholas Sparks’ story “The Notebook,” where everyone’s favorite couple, Noah and Allie, had their first date. Although you can no longer view movies at the location, the venue is the perfect place to make the bride and groom, as well as their guests, feel like they’re in one! The vintage marquee, luxurious grand ballroom, and handmade milk-glass chandeliers are just a few of the sophisticated, Hollywood elements that the venue has to offer. Begin the rest of your lives in this cinematic, unique venue and cheers to a happily ever after.

159 Rutledge

The beautifully-restored Rutledge House is perfect for those looking for a classic-styled Charleston wedding. Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, couples and guests are welcomed into a hospitable and charming atmosphere. The building was built in 1845 and features original heart pine floors, restored brick fireplaces, crown-molded ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. With 5,500 square feet of event space, this quintessential venue allows the couple to hold a large party with plenty of space for dining and dancing. The house offers a feeling of timelessness with designs that will always stay in style for the bride and groom to fondly look back on years down the road. Walk down the aisle in this historic house and into life just as classic and beautiful with your significant other.

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12 Picture Perfect Wedding Venues in SC

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Wedding season is upon us. Those dates you have saved on your fridge are just around the corner and social media feeds are likely filling up with engagement photo shoots and wedding albums. If you’re one of the lucky few to be the stars of those real-life romance stories and are in the grueling wedding planning phase, here are some of the best venues South Carolina has to offer!

  1. Legare Waring House, Charleston

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If a romantic, southern setting is what you’re looking for, this 1840s-era house is the definition of timeless enchantment. Complete with double lagoons and a wrought-iron fountain, and surrounding moss-draped oaks, Legare Waring House is a picture perfect spot to say “I do”. The venue is accommodating with three ceremony locations and plentiful parking.

  1. Twigs Tempietto, Greenville

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If you’ve heard rumors about this “hidden gem,” they are probably all true. Southern charm at it’s finest, the Twigs Tempietto venue in Greenville is full of romance in a lovely garden setting. The venue brags impeccable staff with in-house florists, cuisine and bar services.

 

  1. The Cliffs, Travelers Rest

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In the name of quaint weddings, look no further than Travelers Rest. This small, but noteworthy town is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Carolina Preserve. A mountain top stone chapel at 3,200 ft. elevation, a six-room country club within the mountains or even a rustic barn are just a few of the offerings that make The Cliffs one of the best places to walk down the aisle in South Carolina.

 

  1. Lowndes Grove, Charleston

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Nothing captures the charm of Charleston more than a oak-lined plantation with a waterfront view. Lowndes Grove is a beautifully restored estate house with a 750 square foot piazza and multiple spaces to accommodate anything the bride to be desires for her wedding.

 

  1. The Old Cigar Warehouse, Greenville

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Conveniently located in downtown Greenville, the Old Cigar Warehouse is a beautiful, historic setting to send the bride and groom off to happily ever after. It was built in 1882 and as the name suggests, used to house cotton and cigars. This 8,000 square foot space boasts exposed brick and stained floors.

  1. The Millstone at Adam’s Pond, Columbia

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The Millstone at Adam’s Pond is designed for an elegant Southern garden wedding. Built among acres of natural landscape, the venue has plenty of space for a ceremony  that overlooks the pond, with dinner and dancing on the patio and a beautifully catered (which is offered in-house at this location) indoor reception.

  1. William Aiken House, Charleston

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Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, William Aiken House provides a historic venue with modern sophistication. With indoor ballrooms as well as outdoor courtyards, it is perfect any time of year. It is also, handicap accessible and seats up to 500 guests.

  1. Sleepy Hollow Barn and Plantation, Clemson

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Sleepy Hollow Barn and Plantation is just as dreamy as the name suggests. The family-owned 44 acres of farmland on which the barn and wedding green are located will give your special day country charm with a hint of Victorian glamour. It has both indoor and outdoor event spaces, a vineyard and accommodates up to 300 guests.

  1. 701 Whaley Street, Columbia

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If the bride and groom want to get more creative with their wedding space, 701 Whaley Street in Columbia is the perfect blank slate. Originally the company store for the area’s textile mills, the building suffered a caved-in roof and has since been restored to preserve the iconic appearance. The venue brags five rental spaces that can host anywhere from 50 to 1,000 guests and all the southern hospitality one could want in a South Carolina wedding.

  1. Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Myrtle Beach

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If all of those charming Southern buzzwords make you want to gag, there are plenty of other options. One of the most popular in this coastal state is a beach wedding. Myrtle Beach is home to resort venues including Dunes Golf and Beach Club. This venue comes complete with full wedding services, guest accommodations and activities besides the main event. If Myrtle isn’t your style, you can always check out beach resorts in Kiawah, Hilton Head and Charleston.

 

  1. Stone River, Columbia

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A rustic, river wedding can be created along the banks of the Congaree River at the Stone River event venue in Columbia, SC. The river and skyline beautifully compliment the stone building’s matching fireplace and the wrap-around porch gives a cozy, yet elegant feel.

  1. The Cedar Room, Charleston

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The Cedar Room is located in Charleston’s renovated Cigar Factory on East Bay Street, across from the Ravenel Bridge. Brick walls, wood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows make up the 8,000 square foot event space that can hold up to 550 guests. In addition to the airy indoor space, the venue’s courtyard offers an outdoor option as well.