Legare Waring House
Circa-1840 Colonial Revival house inside Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, with an oak avenue, lagoons, and lawns for 150 — run by SC State Parks.
Charleston, SCFrom $5,000
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Wedding Venues in South Carolina
South Carolina's venue scene runs wider than most couples expect: antebellum estates under live oaks in the Lowcountry, oceanfront resort ballrooms on the Grand Strand, restored textile mills and barns in the Upstate, and lakefront lawns in the Midlands. Rental pricing spans just as widely — a Saturday at a Charleston historic estate books differently than a mountain-view barn outside Greenville. Every venue below is individually reviewed by our editors, with capacity, settings, and published pricing noted where the venue makes it public.
Published starting prices on this page: $1,000 – median $3,000 (20 of 49 vendors share pricing)
Lowndes Grove
Circa-1786 waterfront estate on the Ashley River, run by Patrick Properties Hospitality, with a 700-foot dock, tented terrace, and room for 300 seated guests.
Charleston, SCFrom $10,000
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Historic Drayton family gardens on the Ashley River, open to visitors since 1871, with Carriage House receptions for up to 250 and weekday elopements at the Long White Bridge.
Charleston, SCFrom $3,000
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1208 Washington Place
A 1924 First National Bank building in downtown Columbia, on the National Register since 1980, with two ballrooms, a marble-walled library, and the original twin vaults.
Columbia, SCFrom $3,000
701 Whaley
Restored 1903 Olympia Mill community center in Columbia with a 6,000-square-foot Grand Hall, a glass-floored 1918 pool room, and five rentable event spaces.
Columbia, SCFrom $1,200
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Zoo and botanical garden venue in Columbia with after-hours ceremonies, the garden-side Magnolia Room, Ndoki Lodge, and in-house catering for 15 to 500 guests.
Columbia, SCFrom $1,500
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Chateau Amelia
A restored 1905 Victorian house on four acres in Cross Hill, with a woodland ceremony site, a chandelier-lit barn, and beds for sixteen.
Cross Hill, SCFrom $1,295
Pretty Place Chapel (Fred W. Symmes Chapel)
Open-air stone chapel from 1941 on the Blue Ridge Escarpment at YMCA Camp Greenville — a ceremony-only venue holding 250 guests at the SC/NC state line.
Cleveland, SCFrom $2,500
The Huguenot Mill
An 1882 textile mill on the Peace Center campus in downtown Greenville, where the 8,400-square-foot Huguenot Loft hosts up to 300 seated beside the Reedy River.
Greenville, SCFrom $4,000
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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Hilton Head resort with nine bookable wedding settings, from a 25-guest lighthouse ceremony to a 160-guest veranda, plus beach ceremonies and published micro-wedding pricing.
Hilton Head Island, SCFrom $1,000
Anchorage 1770
Waterfront tabby mansion inn in historic Beaufort, steps from the Beaufort River and marina, with a rooftop deck, riverfront gardens, and a restaurant and bar on site.
Beaufort, SC
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
Ceremony sites under centuries-old live oaks on a 68-acre museum property along Jarvis Creek, with a 4,000-square-foot covered pavilion and no required vendor list.
Hilton Head Island, SC
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Hopsewee Plantation
Georgetown rice-plantation house on the North Santee, with river-front ceremony ground under live oaks and micro weddings from $850.
Georgetown, SCMicro weddings start at $850 for a two-hour ceremony and light reception including arch, cake, beverages, champagne toast and officiant. The Classic Wedding Celebration is quoted per event.
Pine Lakes Country Club
Myrtle Beach's original golf club, opened 1927, hosts weddings in an antebellum-style clubhouse on the National Register, with courtyard ceremonies and room for 300-plus guests.
Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $10,000
The Venue at White Oaks Farm
48-acre farm venue in Longs with an open-air chapel, industrial-farm reception hall, 1,700 sq ft veranda, and room for 200; rentals from $9,000 with concierge planning.
Longs, SCFrom $9,000
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Good to Know
Wedding Venues in South Carolina: FAQs
- How much does a wedding venue cost in South Carolina?
- Most South Carolina couples spend between $3,000 and $10,000 on venue rental. Charleston and Hilton Head sit at the top of the range — historic estates and resort venues there commonly run $6,000 to $15,000 or more for a peak Saturday — while barns and gardens in the Upstate and Midlands often rent for $2,500 to $6,000. Always confirm what's included: some quotes cover tables, chairs, and setup, while others are venue-only.
- How far in advance should we book a venue in South Carolina?
- Book 12 to 18 months ahead for popular Charleston, Hilton Head, and mountain-view Upstate venues, especially for spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) Saturdays. Less competitive dates — Fridays, Sundays, and summer or winter weekends — can often be booked 6 to 9 months out.
- What's the best time of year for a South Carolina wedding?
- Late March through May and mid-September through November offer the most comfortable weather statewide. June through August is hot and humid (outdoor ceremonies are usually moved to morning or sunset), and June through November is Atlantic hurricane season — coastal couples should ask venues about their weather policy and consider event insurance.
- Do South Carolina venues require wedding insurance?
- Many do. It's common for venues to require a one-day event liability policy (typically $1 million coverage, often $100–$300 to purchase) and to be named as an additional insured. Ask before you sign — some venues sell coverage directly or include it in the rental fee.