Dataw Island is a wedding venue on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. Dataw is a private gated island just miles east of Lowcountry towns including Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston. Dataw is filled with live oaks, Spanish moss, golf, tennis, croquet, bocce, boating, and more. The venue is proud to have received more than 15 prestigious honors for their community and amenities.

Facilities and Capacity

Dataw Island has a selection of indoor and outdoor venues to host your wedding events. The Carolina Room is a grand ballroom that features stunning views of the water and greenery, floor-to-ceiling windows, pre-event foyer, wrap-around veranda, private bar, baby grand piano, audio equipment and natural light. The ballroom can accommodate 225 guests for a seated dinner and up to 350 guests for a standing reception. The Tabby Room is a great space for intimate weddings and rehearsals. It features a private bar, fireplace, and veranda. The Tabby Room has spectacular views of Jenkins Creek and can accommodate up to 50 guests. Jenkins Creek Lawn is an outdoor space for ceremonies and receptions. You can descend the double stairs of the Dataw Island Clubhouse for a grand entrance to your ceremony and reception. It overlooks Jenkins Creek and accommodates up to 200 guests. The Fine Dining Room is a rehearsal dinner space that features indoor and outdoor seating. It accommodate 36 guests inside and 16 guests on the patio. The Private Dining Room is for an intimate gathering with family and friends. It is perfect for luncheons and features views of Jenkins Creek Lawn. The private room accommodate 12 guests.

Services Offered

Dataw Island can host your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. Their trained event planners spare no detail and bring your wedding vision to life. They guide you through the process and give you and stress-free engagement and a flawless wedding day. Your wedding events will flow seamlessly from one event to the next for an unforgettable experience. Their services include bridal suite, event planning, in-house bar and catering, pet friendly, setup, and clean up, and event rentals. Their event items include furniture, dance floor, tables, lighting and AV equipment.

Cuisine

Their catering team works with you to create custom menus to satisfy your taste. They offer a wide range of cuisine styles like Chinese, African, Caribbean, American, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Thai, Mediterranean, Cajun, French and more. They can accommodate different dietary needs including lactose free, nut free, vegetarian, kosher and more. Their catering services include:

• Buffet
• Dessert
• French service
• Cake
• Servers
• Tastings
• Cocktail reception
• Family style
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Plated
• Stations