The Ryder Hotel 237 Meeting Street • Charleston • SC 29401
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This laid-back, modern hideaway in the heart of Downtown Charleston is one of the city's finest boutique hotels—and one of the only ones with a pool. You can host your whole wedding here, from a poolside welcome party to a sunny farewell brunch at Little Palm, with delicious, chef-driven in-house cuisine and stylish, comfortable rooms for everyone on your guest list.
- Let your celebration take over the Full Backyard, an inviting al fresco space that can be used in its entirety or divided for smaller parties. Bounded by tropical greenery, you can say "I do" before a charming fountain or a striking two-sided fireplace before enjoying cocktails beneath the tiki-inspired bar and dinner under the stars. The light-filled Palm Suite is perfect for your wedding party prep or even an intimate elopement dinner, with a private balcony, large gathering areas, and wet bar.
- The design blends a fresh coastal Charleston breeziness with an relaxed, bohemian sensibility: think handcrafted rattan and bamboo furnishings, mid-century architecture, and a palette of organic textures and earthy hues. With such an aesthetic backdrop, there's little need for additional décor, though we love the way the spaces look when adorned with colorful florals or retro-inspired signage.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,500–7,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Guest count
Package Prices
- $200/person
Wedding packages include:
- 3-hour bar package
- Passed hors d’oeuvres
- 3-course plated dinner
- Champagne toast
- Tables, chairs, linens, and tableware
- House desserts or cake service
- Tasting
- And more!
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $5,000–30,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Guest count
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 26%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 70 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 50 | 150 |
| Reception | Seated | 30 | 70 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Full weddings (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception) can accommodate up to 70 guests in the backyard tent. Welcome parties can host up to 200 standing guests with a full buyout of the restaurant, Little Palm, and the event space.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Penthouse / Rooftop
- Restaurant
- Hotel
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Pool Area
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