14 of South Carolina's Best Destination Wedding Venues
With its beautiful beaches, lush marshlands, and oh-so-charming historical cities, it’s easy to see why South Carolina is one of the country's top wedding destinations. Whether you want to exchange vows with your toes in the sand while waves crash in the distance or say “I do” under a canopy of ancient oaks draped with Spanish moss, we’ve pulled some of the most magnificent locations that will make your destination wedding dreams come true!
If you're serious about the sea...
If you're serious about the sea...
Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, SC
Fab Features: luxury resort brimming with amenities • charming ceremonies overlooking the surf or on the manicured croquet lawn • stunning photos ops on the landscaped grounds covering 1600 acres of Barrier Island
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Hilton Head Island, SC
Fab Features: relaxed, gorgeous resort nestled on 2,000 acres (including 3 acres of private beaches!) on Hilton Head Island • exchange vows with your toes in the sand or in the unique, peak-roofed Shelter Cove Harbour Pavilion • plush and well-priced accommodations include villas and multi-bedroom rental homes
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

The Cottages on Charleston Harbor
Mount Pleasant, SC
Fab Features: private enclave of waterfront cottages • exchange vows on the private lawn with sweeping views of the harbor • guests can arrange in-room spa services, a day trip to Charleston, kayaking, golf, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

If you’re charmed by Southern style...
If you’re charmed by Southern style...
Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort
Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
Fab Features: a family-friendly, full-service resort • host a ceremony right on the sand, or inside the sweet Fripp Island Chapel, followed by cocktails on the lawn and receptions on the charming Lowcountry-style Creek House • enjoy access to acres of pristine beachfront and accommodations range from full homes and villas to cute "golf cottages"
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Lowndes Grove
Charleston, SC
Fab Features: an elegant waterfront estate set on the banks of the Ashley River • ceremonies in front of the beautiful 1786 manor home followed by a tented reception on a lovely outdoor terrace • intimate celebrations inside surrounded by period furnishings and exquisite architectural details
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

The Beaufort Inn
Beaufort, South Carolina
Fab Features: Nationally recognized Inn nestled in downtown Beaufort • exchange vows on the Rooftop deck or in the manicured gardens • the versatile event space can accommodate everything from intimate elopements to extravagant events
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

If Spanish Moss makes you swoon…
If Spanish Moss makes you swoon…
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: $ • $$

If you’ve got mountains on the mind...
If you’ve got mountains on the mind...
The Cliffs at Glassy
Landrum, SC
Fab Features: romantic hilltop chapel that offers unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains • receptions are held at the nearby clubhouse where you can continue the celebration in the ballroom, or beneath a tent on the sprawling lawn • the professional staff has experience in hosting destination weddings and are backed by a stellar list of trusted vendors
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

If it’s Euro Vibes or bust…
If it’s Euro Vibes or bust…
Kingston Resorts
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Fab Features: gorgeous oceanfront destination resort along Myrtle Beach's sandy shores • exchange vows on a palm-lined lawn steps from the sea, followed by a grand reception in the expansive Seaside Vista Ballroom with spectacular beach views • generous perks include an overnight ocean-view suite for the newlyweds
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Post House
Mount Pleasant, SC
Fab Features: an inviting, lively restaurant and boutique inn • chic celebrations in the Rose Room where the blush walls are accented by custom Murano chandeliers and large picture windows • the cozy covered courtyard provides a sweet space for cocktails and intimate receptions
Catering: In-housePrice: $

William Aiken House
Charleston, South Carolina
Fab Features: Southern Gothic mansion on Upper King Street • ceremonies on the elegant pergola followed by cocktails on the gracious porch, the open-air piazzas, or in the lush gardens • formal dining rooms and parlors showcase a collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

If you’re envisioning an enchanted forest...
If you’re envisioning an enchanted forest...
Kaminski House Museum
Georgetown, SC
Fab Features: beautiful Georgian-style mansion on a bluff overlooking the Sampit River • say “I do” beneath the sprawling arms of an ancient oak, followed by a tented lawn celebration, or one among the twinkle-lit trees • proceeds from rentals go towards helping the museum in its effort to preserve this priceless treasure for years to come
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

If you’re set on an Industrial-chic space…
If you’re set on an Industrial-chic space…
Merchants Hall
Charleston, SC
Fab Features: former home of J.C.H. Claussen and Company • the interior is designed with wood columns, crystal chandeliers hung from beautiful white ceiling beams, and artfully laid exposed brick • the opulent bridal suite provides a private area to relax and get ready
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

The Cedar Room
Charleston, South Carolina
Fab Features: beautifully restored 1881 former cigar factory • the airy event space boasts historic wood columns, gleaming hardwood floors, and rustic brick walls • exclusive in-house caterer Mercantile and Mash provide a delightful array of options from passed hors d'oeuvres to carving stations and late-night bites
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

Filed under Destination, Wedding Venues / Locations, South Carolina, Charleston / Lowcountry Coast, Columbia / Midlands, Greenville / Upstate, Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand
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