VENUES
THE GADSDEN HOUSE
LEGARE WARING HOUSE
329 East Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 843.737.4281 gadsdenhouse.com
1500 Old Towne Rd. Charleston, SC 29407 843.852.2965 legarewaringhouse.com/home.html
Beautiful parlor rooms boast original wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows + gorgeous crystal chandeliers. Lush garden courtyards + expansive wrap-around piazzas allow for enjoyable outdoor entertaining. An on-site bridal suite allows for allday relaxation. Perfect for ceremonies + receptions.
Located in the heart of Charles Towne Landing, among the moss laden avenue of oaks, crystal lagoons, and gardens, the Legare Waring House is the epitome of Southern charm.
GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 843.722.2706 gibbesmuseum.org Located in the historic district, the Gibbes Museum of Art offers a setting rich with history and charm. Exchange vows under the opulent glass dome or host your reception in the classical garden. This exceptional venue will transform your special day into a one-of-a-kind celebration.
GOVERNOR THOMAS BENNETT HOUSE 69 Barre St. Charleston, SC 29401 843.789.1780 governorthomasbennetthouse.com Built in 1825, this magnificent home is located in the historic district of Charleston. Exceptional architectural details and elliptical staircase grace this antebellum home. The large piazza overlooking the formal garden provides an elegant backdrop for your distinctive event.
GOVERNOR’S HOUSE INN 117 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 843.720.2070 governorshouse.com For an incredible, once-in-a-life time mansion wedding experience, rent the entire Inn for two nights. Eleven rooms and 2,000 sq. ft. of common space, perfect for your intimate affair. Daily breakfast, wine & cheese, on-site parking included.
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LOWNDES GROVE PLANTATION 266 Saint Margaret St. Charleston, SC 29403 843.853.1810 or 877.307.9243 pphgcharleston.com/venues/ lowndes-grove-plantation A BRIDES magazine Best Venue, downtown Charleston’s last great waterfront estate sits proudly along the oak-lined banks of the Ashley River & boasts 1786-era architecture with period furnishings, expansive piazza, grand lawn and private dock with panoramic sunset views.
MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS 3550 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC 29414 843.277.0167 magnoliaplantation.com The expansive views of the Ashley River, the ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and the intimate garden walkways set an unforgettable stage for an evening of romance. Visit America’s last romantic garden, you will fall in love!
MCLEOD PLANTATION HISTORIC SITE 325 Country Club Dr. Charleston, SC 29412 843.795.4386 lowcountryweddingvenues.com Set against the backdrop of the antebellum plantation house, the tree-lined plantation offers a beautiful and historic setting. This peaceful, moss-draped oasis includes an outdoor pavilion, a sweeping oak allée, and the 600-year old McLeod Oak. It can host groups up to 200.
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