Josiah Smith Tennent House

Opening in March 2027, the Josiah Smith Tennent House in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina is a stunning wedding venue and historic mansion. Built in 1859, it was the last grand antebellum mansion built in Charleston before the Civil War. The property is situated near the base of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on East Bay Street, offering couples a Downtown Charleston wedding weekend.

Facilities and Capacity

Josiah Smith Tennent House consists of a 4-story mansion with a large gated courtyard accommodating 180 guests. The mansion has 6 luxury on-site bedrooms, each with en suite baths, as well as 5 indoor and outdoor event spaces, allowing couples to customize their celebrations.

The property requires a 2-night minimum stay for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday reservations. Price includes all 6 bedrooms and 5 event spaces for one flat fee. Essentially, you may host as many events as you'd like for one flat fee, rather than renting numerous venue spaces and hotel rooms. See Price Comparison.

For events on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 1-night reservations of the property are permitted. For event space only, reservations are limited to Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

4 nights: $27,500
3 nights: $24,000
2 nights: $20,000
1 night: $10,000 ​
Event Space Only: $5,000

Services Offered

The Josiah Smith Tennent House has been carefully restored and redesigned to function as a luxury event property. Couples have exclusive access to all event spaces along with on-site accommodations, allowing them to celebrate all weekend long. The property includes dedicated getting-ready areas, a grand chef’s kitchen, and a separate catering kitchen for event teams, and two bars, ensuring that no matter the vision, the perfect event space exists to bring it to life. A commercial elevator connects all four floors, and ample natural light and scenic city views create beautiful backdrops for photography. Downtown Charleston is at your footsteps.