10 Charming Charleston venues for your small wedding
Planning a small wedding? Charleston offers an array of stellar options for an intimate celebration! Whether you want an al fresco affair on the banks of the Ashley River, inside a turn-of-the-century warehouse, or at an eclectic boutique inn in the heart of Old Town, these sweet spots provide the perfect setting for an intimate event
Cotton Hall
Yemassee, SC
Fab Features: lovely 1920s Georgian Revival mansion-turned-B&B • picturesque grounds boast property features sprawling lawns and hundreds of moss-draped oaks • book a night just for yourselves, or rent out all five charming bedrooms for the weekend
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Post House
Mount Pleasant, SC
Fab Features: an inviting, lively restaurant and boutique inn nestled in the heart of the Old Village, Mount Pleasant • enjoy the charming indoor and outdoor spaces featuring gorgeous details and customizable bar spaces • celebrate with your guests in the full restaurant with a team that will provide the most creative and functional use of the space
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Gadsden House
Charleston, SC
Fab Features: historic home oozing with chic Charleston charm • ceremonies in the romantic courtyard garden followed by cocktails on the piazza • top-notch service from the venue's in-house event planning team, talented chefs, and service staff
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Uptown Social
Charleston, SC
Fab Features: an eclectic venue offering endless possibilities for your unique event • create the event of your dreams in the customizable space that can transform to fit your vision • celebrate with your guests however you see fit, from action stations to plated dinners and everything in between
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Cottages on Charleston Harbor
Mount Pleasant, SC
Fab Features: a private enclave of luxurious cottages with sweeping harbor vistas • 2 private lawns, a beach, and a clubhouse offer picturesque backdrops for intimate gatherings or larger affairs • plush accommodations with private porches and views of Fort Sumter and downtown Charleston
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Parcel 32
Charleston, SC
Fab Features: a historic single house was originally built in 1837 • the event spaces include an open-air piazza, dining room, sunroom, and courtyard • the menus incorporate the flavors and layered heritage of the coastal south in a refined, yet relaxed environment that reflects the building’s history
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Planters Inn
Charleston, South Carolina
Fab Features: acclaimed luxury boutique hotel • romantic celebrations in the lush courtyard reminiscent of 19th-century gardens designed with manicured ornamental boxwoods and meandering brick pathways shaded by flowering crepe myrtle and palmetto trees • intimate gatherings inside their chic dining rooms with sophisticated menus and unparalleled service
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Parsonage at St. Johannes
Charleston, SC
Fab Features: beautifully renovated parsonage in the heart of Charleston • the grand home boasts large rooms on the first level, two iconic Charleston piazzas, and an intimate courtyard with a surrounding garden • live like a true Charlestonian the week of your wedding in the three gracefully appointed guest rooms
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Tides Folly Beach
Folly Beach, SC
Fab Features: full-service oceanfront hotel • ceremonies in the sand followed by elegant receptions in the banquet room with large windows overlooking the ocean • professional catering staff will work with you to design a menu that fits your tastes and budget!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Emeline
Charleston, SC
Fab Features: a wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of historic Charleston • intimate celebrations inside the courtyard surrounded by lush foliage and backed by a whitewashed brick fireplace • unique receptions inside the stunning Greenhouse or the spacious ballroom where its high, coffered ceilings create vintage-inspired drama
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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