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Unhurried and intimate. If this is your wish for your Charleston wedding, you will find no finer setting than Planters Inn. As the only historic inn on the famous city market, Planters Inn offers only the finest in service and accommodation. Voted a top hotel by readers of Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, Planters Inn boasts spacious rooms and suites with high ceilings, 4-poster beds, marble baths and grand piazzas overlooking a lush Charleston courtyard, making it a perfectly romantic spot for your Charleston wedding. Couples can truly enjoy their once-in-a-lifetime wedding as our expert wedding coordinators take care of all the details, from arranging transportation for your guests to booking a photographer.

With a variety of packages to choose from at the Planters Inn, couples and their guests will be spoiled by the hospitality and charm included in these special arrangements. You can experience our signature southern breakfast served in our dining room each morning, cognac and chocolate truffles each evening with turndown service and romantic carriage rides. Or you can curl up in our exquisite embroidered jacquard bathrobes. And for those who want to take their memories with them, we offer a welcome bottle of Champagne along with keep-sake monogrammed crystal flutes. Whatever package you choose for your wedding, you are sure to be pleasantly surprised.

Our wedding coordinators will create a uniquely personal experience for you and a memorable celebration for up to 125 guests. Gather with family and dear friends in our romantic courtyard followed by dinner and dancing in our Garden Ballroom. And for smaller wedding parties, we offer the warmth and charm of our lovely parlor.

Guests can also enjoy our five-star custom catering. Beautifully designed wedding cakes will be artfully prepared by our very own award-winning Peninsula Grill, referred to by the New York Times as "Charleston's most sophisticated restaurant, with wines to match." We can also provide exquisite flower arrangements and respond to any special requests for your day.

And because Planters Inn is nestled in the heart of the historic district, you will be a short stroll from beautiful mansions, the Battery, Waterfront Park and the fashionable boutiques and antique shops of King Street.

Whether it's a rehearsal dinner, bridal lunch or farewell brunch, a formal dinner at the Peninsula Grill, or a relaxed gathering freshened by the scented breezes of our courtyard, Planters Inn will make your Charleston wedding unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

Describe your venue:

Hotel
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
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?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Dance Floor
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December

Reviews of Planters Inn

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Amy B. Sent on 05/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A magical venue

Planters Inn and Peninsula Grill did a fantastic job hosting my daughter’s wedding. The setting was magical, with the lush courtyard under the twinkling lights. The food was outstanding, and the service impeccable. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional. Abby was so wonderful over the year of planning. She answered all my questions and demonstrated knowledge and care throughout the process. She made the whole experience easy and fun.
Chandler
Chandler Sent on 11/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Small-Wedding Venue!

We found the Planter's Inn while searching for a small, intimate wedding venue in downtown Charleston. From our initial conversations with the coordination team, we knew this was the perfect venue for our October wedding in this beautiful city. The outdoor and indoor spaces were perfect sizes for our 40 guests, the ambiance of the courtyard and the Garden Room fit our style and decor, not to mention the Charleston-esque style of the Inn itself! The food from the Peninsula Grill was top-notch, and the coconut cake lives up to its legendary hype. We would highly recommend the Planter's Inn to anyone who is looking to host a small and intimate wedding, needs the support of a great onsite coordination team, and is looking for a phenomenal meal to serve yourselves and your guests. This venue will always be a 10/10 in my book!
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Lily Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Better than Perfect!

The Planters Inn is the perfect spot for a smaller wedding. We loved the atmosphere of the venue and how fitting it would be for our guests. The food was incredible and we of course had the infamous coconut cake as our wedding cake! Abby was a wonderful resource for us and always answered any questions we had.
Lynne
Lynne Sent on 03/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely astounding service! Everyone made us feel so welcome & special!

Outstanding service! Our event planner Abby was the sweetest most accommodating person ever. If we hit a road block, she still went out of her way to make it happen. The venue itself was so beautiful and the food was more than a meal it was an experience. Spectacular is all I can say!
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Hayley Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

STUNNING event venue and hotel to stay in/get ready in!

We had our ceremony and reception at the Planters Inn, we also stayed in one of their suites that weekend and got ready in the bridal suite. We were blown away to say the least, everyone was so professional and accommodating, the day of the wedding was gorgeous and the food was out of this world!! The guests thought the night was magical and so did we!
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User2670462 Sent on 07/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful, intimate venue. Superior service. Perfect location in Charleston. Our guests loved the Planters Inn as much as we do. It is absolutely charming, lovely and a perfect wedding venue.
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Paige Sent on 06/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Chelsea Dentlar of the Planters Inn was a dream, delight to work with and her execution of all matters from day 1 to the wedding day was superb. Her suggestions of Tiger Lilly (Gayla) and Eventhaus (Eniky) were perfect. Our experience with The Planters Inn from service to the courtyard and garden room to the menu coming alive throughout the afternoon and evrning, could not have been better. We couldn't be more pleased or thankful.
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Anessa Sent on 07/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rachel Sneed at Planters Inn made planning the ceremony and reception easy. She was very pleasant and helpful with planning other activities for the wedding weekend as well. She worked well with our coordinator and vendors! It was a perfect day! Thanks Rachel!
Heidi
Heidi Sent on 11/13/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having our wedding and reception all at Planters Inn for about 75 people. Rachel Sneed is amazing! Before we booked the venue, we absolutely adored her. She is EVERYTHING you want in a local on site person to help you through the many details. While Planters Inn did not officially give many of our things such as band and photography, Rachel was always ready with great advice of who to contact. I hope Planters Inn realizes all that they have in her. Gorgeous place for a wedding. All of our guests had a fantastic time.
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 06/06/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

A beautiful, intimate venue

My husband and I got married at the Planters Inn in March, and it was the perfect venue for us! We loved the beautiful, intimate feel of the courtyard for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and the ballroom was the perfect size for our reception. We loved having the flexibility of both indoor and outdoor space, as did our guests. Everyone raved about the food (and they still bring up how good it was), and about how beautiful and elegant the venue was. Abby was super helpful and answered my (many) questions as we planned the wedding. We’d absolutely recommend Planters Inn to anyone looking for a lovely wedding venue with delicious food.
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1 Endorsement
Gillian Claire Gillian Claire Wedding Photographers

What a beautiful venue and a wonderful place to have a wedding! The staff is friendly and always easy to work with. As a vendor it's a great place to be. Highly recommended!

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Planters Inn frequently asked questions

The space offered by Planters Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
Planters Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Planters Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Planters Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Planters Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
  • Tents
Planters Inn is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in average response time.
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