William Aiken House 456 King Street • Charleston • South Carolina 29403
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This Southern Gothic mansion on Upper King Street is a true Charleston treasure, with iconic architectural charm and lush, park-like landscaping.
- After your vows beneath a stunningly elegant pergola in the garden, guests can mingle throughout the private grounds, enjoying cocktails on the gracious porch or on one of the covered piazzas.
- Inside the home, you'll find vintage glamour galore, including a ballroom on each floor, museum-caliber artwork, period furnishings, a formal dining room, and a gentleman's study.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,500–8,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
Venue rental fees include:
- Exclusive use of the house and grounds for a 4-hour event
- Time and staff for setup and breakdown
- And more!
This venue features some onsite accommodations!
Discounted week-day rates are available for Monday-Thursday rentals. Contact the venue for details and pricing.
Ceremony Fee
- $500/event and up
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Event duration
Ceremony fees include an additional hour of exclusive use of the selected event space.
Package Prices
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
Fully-customized food & beverage packages are available through the exclusive caterer, Patrick Properties Catering Team.
Contact the venue for menus and pricing.
Food & Beverage Minimum
Food and beverage minimums may apply to certain peak dates:
- Summer & Winter Saturdays require a $10,000 minimum
- Spring & Fall Fridays and Saturdays require a minimum ranging $11,000-16,000
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 23%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 64 | 160 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 64 | 160 |
| Reception | Seated | 64 | 160 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 160. | ||
Larger guest-counts may be permitted for open-air cocktail receptions.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Mansion
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Art Gallery
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
William Aiken House
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