Thanks to our high tourism and hospitality rankings, and our natural southern charm and architecture, Charleston is one of the most attractive wedding destinations. Historic downtown churches, White Point Gardens park, and our barrier island beaches are all popular spots for weddings, but there are also many top-tier wedding venues in Charleston, and these are what we feel are five of the best options right now.
1. Legare Waring House
The Legare Waring House at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site stands proud over a perfectly manicured lawn and garden offering a beautiful atmosphere for photos and for your guests to enjoy. The 1840’s home exudes class. One can easily imagine all of the fabulous parties that were likely attended by governors, dignitaries and brides alike.
This space is especially unique because of its size. Brides and grooms can choose whether they would prefer and indoor reception in the house itself or an outdoor party if they would rather their guests enjoy the grounds (including the famous avenue of majestic, moss-covered draped oak trees.) For more information about this enchanting location, click here.
2. South Carolina Aquarium
Make waves with a wedding at the South Carolina aquarium. Offering expansive views of the Charleston harbor and the Ravenel Bridge, room for up to 500 total and 225 seated guests, and even interaction with the animals.
Choose from 5 top rated Charleston catering companies, each specializing in a certain culinary area. While the aquarium has the looks of a tourist attraction during the day, by the evening the space is elegantly transformed and personalized. Rental prices start at $3,000. For more information on weddings at the aquarium,
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3. American Theater
The American Theater is one of the most unique venues for a Charleston wedding. Once Charleston’s premiere movie theater, the American Theater has been renovated into an event venue, featuring 8,000 square feet of event space.
Inside the American Theater, you will find ballroom space, a stage, and a stadium-style cinema, and the Stars Lounge. The location of the American Theater is also attractive as it sits right on bustling King Street. [I was going to add some more here, Susie.] For more information about a wedding at the American Theater, click here.
4. Cannon Green
Located in the thriving Cannonborough neighborhood, Cannon Green is a perfect pick for a wedding venue. Able to accommodate up to 225 guests, hold you event in the 3,000 square foot Trolley Room, which includes wood floors, ambient lighting, sound-control drapery, and year round climate country.
Then take the ceremony to the courtyard, which includes a reflecting pool, tranquility garden, and tall palmettos. Cannon Green takes pride in making sure your cuisines are memorable and enjoyable, and therefore the culinary menu is designed around the season. Cannon Green also hosts executive chef Amalia Scatena, who has trained in Italy and managed hotels with #1 culinary ratings.
Rental pricing starts as low as $4,500. For information on a wedding at Cannon Green, click here.
5. The Cedar Room
Built in 1881, the building that now houses the beautiful Cedar Room served as first a textile factory, then a cotton mill and finally a cigar factory for over 60 years. Situated just next to the Ravenel Bridge on East Bay Street, the Cedar Room offers a wide-open floor plan with space to fit up to 600 guests. A big appeal of this location is its newly renovated feel with ample parking and gorgeous bridge and water views. One of Charleston’s newer event spaces, the Cedar Room is bound to make many a bride quite happy in the years to come. For more information about this space,
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With so many fantastic options to choose from, it’s no wonder that Charleston is such a popular wedding destination. A perfect mix of history and new developments, there is something to offer every bride and groom to make sure their big day is unforgettable. Charleston’s charm has touched so many people around the world, and venues like these are just a few of the reasons why!
