12 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 in Hilton Head 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...



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-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort

Fripp 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-house
Price: $ • $$
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If an oceanfront idyll is for you...


Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Head Island, SC

Fab Features: 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-house
Price: $ • $$
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If you’re charmed by Southern style...



Chateau Amelia

Cross Hill, SC

Fab Features: beautiful Victorian 1905 "mini-mansion" with vintage-inspired overnight lodgings set on 4 acres of manicured grounds • celebrate in the chic modern wedding barn, with vaulted ceilings, glowing string lighting, an adjacent patio, and a nearby forested ceremony site • flexible rentals include the option to self-cater, BYOB, or hire a caterer and bartender

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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Liberty Hall Bed & Breakfast

Pendleton, SC

Fab Features: 1849 bed-and-breakfast nestled in the heart of Historic Pendleton, offering a quiet retreat bursting with timeless charm • prep in the cozy suites, each outfitted with plush furnishings in a warm, neutral color scheme, then exchange vows before the building's dramatic facade • outdoor celebrations on the spacious lawn, backed by verdant trees and lush landscaping

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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The Mansion at Rose Hill

Bluffton, SC

Fab Features: exquisite Gothic-style mansion tucked away on a gated property lush with Spanish moss-draped oaks • al fresco celebrations start with ceremonies among the trees, cocktails by the pool, and receptions beneath a spacious tent on the lawn • 22 people can stay overnight Thursday–Sunday, enjoying the luxe lodgings, billiards and game rooms, private pool, gardens, and lagoon

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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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: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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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 list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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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

Price: $ • $$
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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 list
Price: $ • $$
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If you’re set on an industrial-chic space…



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-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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