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Middleton Place

4.2 out of 5 rating 41 reviews
Charleston, SC
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Middleton Place
1/20
Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up
4.2
Good

"Middleton was exactly what I had dreamed of for my wedding! The gardens are so beautiful, the food..."

— Corinne

"If we got married one million more times, we would pick Middleton Place every time. Middleton Place..."

— Molly

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Molly
Julia
Dinah
Laura
Cassandra

Recommended by 85% of couples

About this venue

Middleton Place is a breathtaking wedding venue located in Charleston, South Carolina. It's known as one of the oldest landscaped gardens in America, filled with carefully manicured formal gardens that provide a romantic backdrop. With its floral allees, butterfly wing-shaped lakes, and views of the Ashley River, couples will create memories that will last a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity

This expansive and breathtaking garden venue features a total of 110 acres. In the gardens and grounds, you have the choice between choosing from among uncovered outdoor and covered outdoor options. For your ceremony, there are a variety of outdoor spaces that you can customize to meet your needs and wedding size. The Parterre and Butterfly Lakes offer you and your guests views of the Ashley River, while the Secret Gardens offer two romantic gardens of different sizes to choose from. If you want to add a historic focal point to your wedding, the Middleton Oak, which is thought to be over 900 years old, can provide a historic backdrop as you say your vows. The Octagonal Garden and Crane Pool feature many seasonal and varying flowers throughout the year. For receptions, separate venue options are available as well.

Services Offered

Couples are welcome to enjoy other aspects of their wedding on the property, such as their bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, reception, or elopement. Accommodations can be provided in the 55-room inn for those wanting to take some more time to enjoy this blossoming venue. Other services include an in-house bar and catering. The culinary team can help you to design a suitable menu for your special day, reflecting your tastes and any dietary adjustments you require. You can also enjoy a cake provided by this expert staff. The setup of your event can be managed by the events team, relieving you of any pre-celebration stress. Middleton Place is just northwest of North Charleston. The Ashley River is only a stone's throw from the property, and there are plenty of accommodation options that couples and their guests may choose from.

Experience

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Alyssa & Ben's wedding
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
September
December

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Corinne Sent on 07/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

Middleton was exactly what I had dreamed of for my wedding! The gardens are so beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was amazing! As an out-of-town bride, it was so important for me that the venue had it all, which Middleton did, and they did it all so well! Emily, was so responsive and exemply helpful!

Our family and bridal party stayed at the Inn on the property and it was so special having extra time to see everyone at breakfast and at the pool. Such a perfect weekend!
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Molly Sent on 04/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

If we got married one million more times, we would pick Middleton Place every time. Middleton Place is as close to a PERFECT venue as is physically possible. It is absolutely breathtaking, both the natural beauty and the physical structures and manicured gardens. The food was incredible, they made some small adjustments in the menu for us and our guests RAVE about the food. The sheep were perhaps the biggest hit, such a unique element that people absolutely adored. Middleton is worth every penny we spent.
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Julia Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

Our wedding at Middleton Place in September was just perfect. All the staff and our event planner were just amazing and so helpful. Gorgeous and historical venue for sure. They have beautiful gardens for people to walk around and see as well as a museum. And of course the most important thing was the food was awsome! Highly recommend!
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Dale Sent on 12/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue........Perfect Wedding

My daughter's wedding was held at Middleton Place. We live in Charleston and know a lot about the area. Our daughter grew up here. Still, we were very careful to choose the right venue since there are a lot of options in Charleston. Middleton Place turned out to be the perfect choice. It is truly a historical gem. It is natural and beautiful. Visually, the setting is just spectacular. The Middleton Restaurant is an outstanding restaurant and provides the food and beverage service.
We visited over a dozen of the best local venues and decided on Middleton because of the venue options, and the skill of the Middleton special event manager, Emily Wilson. She didn't try to sell us on the venue, she let it sell itself. After we selected Middleton Place as our venue, Emily was with us and our wedding planner through the whole process. The planning process was complicated by the immergence of Covid 19. However Emily worked tirelessly with our wonderful wedding planner, Haley McCarrell from Willow and Oaks Events, through the constantly changing requirements and helped make the wedding a wonderful success. She was a real blessing. We couldn't have been more pleased with our choice of Middleton Place.
Dinah
Dinah Sent on 02/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

My daughter was married at Middleton Place in November, 2018 & it was absolute perfection. Darby was a gem, she always answered our questions & called us back promptly, she was always so cheerful and professional that it was such a pleasure to work with her. The staff during the tasting was phenomenal and the food was superb. We had the Ceremony at the Octagonal Gardens under the Oak Tree, Cocktail Hour at the Crane Pool & Reception at The Pavillion. The buffet included: She Crab Soup, Prime Rib, Pulled Pork Shoulder, Mac & Cheese, Bean Cassoulet, Wild Mushroom Risotto. Loved the Smoked Filet Mignon appetizers, it was all great. The bar and bartenders were exceptional. Best Wedding Ever !! Thank You Darby & Middleton Place. Also booked a room for the hair & make-up & we had a lovely time.
Laura
Laura Sent on 02/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue & Superstar Staff

Middleton Place is wonderful!! Besides being a super gorgeous and amazing venue, all of the staff are complete gems and absolutely amazing. They go above and beyond to make sure your day is a special one and they really care about making sure the day goes smoothly and that you and your guests have a good time. And Middleton Place Catering is phenomenal as well!! It was an unforgettable experience for both us & our guests!!
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Cassandra Sent on 01/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Just Grand!

All the employees @ Middleton Place are so nice & helpful. Sam, the wedding coordinator is superb. She spent a lot of her time helping to accommadate my wedding vision. This venue is both historical & aesthetically gorgeous!
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Diane Sent on 07/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our daughter (the bride) is local to Charleston, so this was not a destination wedding for her (although it was for many of our guests). She visited several venues before deciding on Middleton Place for her fairy tale wedding. We absolutely could not have been more pleased! Many of the guests who attended the wedding said that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. We had 150 guests in attendance, the ceremony was in the Octagonal Garden overlooking the Ashley River, the cocktail hour was in the Sundial Garden and the reception was in the brand new Pavilion (ours was the first wedding there). We worked with Jessie and then Sam (both of whom were phenomenal and completely tuned in to our preferences), and the planning was easy thanks to our wedding planner Candice. The natural beauty of this venue is the draw --- it is spectacular at all times of the year. We didn't have a great rain plan, but carefully watched the forecast in the event that we would need to add tenting or relocate the ceremony and cocktail hour. Fortunately, we were able to proceed with all segments of the evening as planned and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. We were able to have our rehearsal on property the day before the wedding and our guests were given the privilege of visiting the grounds on the morning of the wedding. The food was delicious (provided by Middleton Place) and since we have several in our family with serious gluten allergies (including our daughter), the chef was most accommodating --- they just made EVERYTHING gluten-free. No one except those with allergies would ever have known. We chose a plated dinner with 3 options (beef, fish, pasta) and everything was cooked to perfection. The wait staff and bartenders were friendly and prompt - exactly what you would expect at this venue. Highly recommend this venue and the coordination team there!
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Sam Sent on 10/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Could not have possibly asked for a better wedding experience! My partner, Jeremy and I both love Charleston and we both love architecture. Upon seeing a Facebook post from a friend that visited The Inn at Middleton Place, our interests were peaked and we had to drive out to see this place for ourselves. When we got to The Inn, we just walked around and completely fell in love with the grounds. The hammocks hanging from the large trees with Spanish moss over looking the Ashley River provided a most serene backdrop. We decided to take a tour of the gardens and after our tour, we stopped into the restaurant for a drink and asked the bartender, "Do you ever hold weddings at the Inn rather than in the gardens?" When she said "yes," we were incredibly excited. She directed us to an Events Coordinator named Darby Poulos. We immediately fell in love with Darby. She was so considerate and genuine that we booked a date right then and there....two years in advance. Over the following two years, Darby kept us up to date on deadlines and she hosted our tasting for the menu. We were a little hesitant about having to use the catering from Middleton Place, but once we tasted the food, we were blown away. The she crab soup, shrimp and grits, both staples to the South Carolina Low Country, were the best we had ever tasted. We also opted for incredible appetizers (smoked filet mignon on crostini with pickled onion and avocado puree, fried oyster po-boys with Cholula aioli) and the side dishes (mac and cheese with sofrito, haricot vert and pomme puree) were all divine. Darby was able to accommodate all of our requests when it came to choosing the bar options as well. Darby was also able to provide us with a list of vendors including an incredible wedding planner, Lindsay Bishop. When it came down to the day everything was nothing short of perfect!! I just wish we could do it all over again!
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Lacy Sent on 02/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
free happy hour? yes please! gorgeous venue
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Middleton Place frequently asked questions

Middleton Place includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Middleton Place includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Middleton Place for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
Middleton Place offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Middleton Place offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Middleton Place offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Middleton Place offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Middleton Place is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time, 4.3 in value, 4.2 in flexibility and 4.2 in professionalism.
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