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Located inside the Charleston City Marina, the Charleston Yacht Club offers stunning views of the Ashley River.

All Rentals include:

  • 10 - 60-inch Round Tables
  • 12 - 6-foot Rectangular Banquet Tables
  • 12 - High Top Cocktail Tables
  • 1 - 48-inch Round Cake Table
  • 125 White Padded Folding Chairs
  • White Linens
  • We set up and breakdown according to your specifications
  • You bring in all your beverages you want to serve your guests and take all leftovers home
  • No corkage fees!
  • Rental is for 4 hour event plus one hour of clean up afterwards for a total of 5 hours
  • Additional hours available for purchase at $500 per hour
  • Additional half hours available for purchase at $300 per half hour
  • Microphones and coolers available with refundable deposit
  • Bartenders available upon request for a small fee

Our rates are set by the day of the week. We also offer special discount rates for active military service members. Call 843.722.4968 or email office@charlestonyachtclub.com for more information or to schedule a site visit or a virtual tour.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

No

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

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

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Marina
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?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August
December

Reviews of The Charleston Yacht Club

Penny
Penny Sent on 02/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

CYC is great for a wedding reception

We are so happy that we chose Charleston Yacht Club for our wedding reception, not only because of the venue and the views, but also in large part because of Debbie. Having her help us through each step of the planning process made everything so much easier... and she is SO nice and SO patient and has the best personality. She also has something that is not so easy to come by - empathy. Even though she must have helped dozens of brides before me, she was just as invested in the outcome of the reception as I was. Knowing that she had our back and genuinely cared about us made all the difference. Our guests loved being there on the evening of and enjoyed flowing in and out of the main room and the decks. I can’t speak highly enough of CYC for both the management and the party experience.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Setting for Your Wedding

We had a beautiful wedding at the Charleston Yacht Club 3/31/19. Debbie was amazing and very easy to work with. The view is gorgeous and everything we wanted. We had about 60 guests, which was perfect for the outdoor wedding and then reception inside. It felt full but not overcrowded and plenty of room to move and dance. You really can’t beat the price of this venue with all that it has to offer as far as location, view, picture opportunities, and the friendly, helpful, accommodating staff. We used Charleston Bay Gourmet for our catering there and they were AMAZING. Highly recommend them as well when choosing Charleston Yacht Club.
B
Bess Sent on 04/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Debbie is awesome!

Debbie, and the entire team at the yacht club, were amazing. They let us come and visit several times, always responded quickly to emails, and followed through with every single detail. We could not have had a better venue... it was so beautiful and exactly what we pictured for our big day. Thanks guys!!!!
STEPHANIE
Stephanie Sent on 02/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We had a winter wonderland wedding!

The Charleston Yacht Club was the perfect venue for hosting our wedding! It seemed unreal to be able to find a venue in downtown Charleston that was actually affordable, who let you choose both your catering AND allowed you to provide your own alcohol (for any bride on a budget, know that this is a MASSIVE cost savings). Debbie was absolutely fabulous and soothing of any of my concerns and anxiety when wedding planning, and always welcomed me with open arms when I wanted to come in and look at the venue for décor ideas considering the flag room recently underwent renovations. We had our wedding on December 9th, so not only did we have the breathtaking Christmas tree for photo opps (not only for us, but for our guests – several guests made their photos at our wedding the highlight of their Christmas cards), but the Yacht Club also had beautiful string lights that were illuminated once the sun went down on all of the banisters overlooking the water. We wanted a winter wonderland wedding of sorts, and having our wedding at the Yacht Club allowed us to do just that. They were very lenient within reason and accommodating, and it really is an exceptional venue for the price. We were able to get some AMAZING photographs on the dock as well – and having the large sailboats in the background made it seem like our photos were taken straight out of bridal magazines. I’m so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Charleston Yacht Club. Book them – you won’t regret it!
K
Katherine Sent on 03/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Charleston yacht club was the perfect venue for our wedding. JR was a pleasure to work with, and I got so many compliments on the view! Many said our venue was one of the most memorable they'd been to, and I have to say I agree! It embodies the Charleston feel and spirit, and I couldn't be happier to have had my reception there.
S
Sandy Sent on 09/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful Venue for upcoming wedding. Ask for JR or any of the staff they are so welcoming and helpful.
M
Mark Sent on 11/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved the Charleston Yacht Club! It was the perfect all-in-one venue for our big day! They are extremely accommodating and flexible with scheduling and setup. JR, the office manager, was an invaluable asset in assisting us with all of our concerns and questions. I highly recommend the Charleston Yacht Club for your next event.
I
India Sent on 11/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing wedding at the Charleston Yacht Club. J.R. was one of the best, most responsive people I worked with and she recommended great vendors. The location is beautiful and the open policy about bringing alcohol, hiring any caterer, and playing music outside was so nice. Our guests loved the space, and the price was so reasonable for downtown Charleston. Highly recommend.
J
Jillian Sent on 08/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
So beautiful and affordable! JR is so easy to work with!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 07/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I have been working with JR at the CYC since booking with her last fall. JR is always enthusiastic and WANTS to hear about my wedding plans. She gets so excited over even the smallest details and is quick with advice or recommendations on what other couples have done at the venue. She understands brides on a budget and is committed to great value and helping us achieve our wedding dreams. When we were on the vendor search, JR had many recommendations for people that had worked at CYC in the past, but the venue does not have a preferred or must use list of vendors, making my other vendor choices more flexible. She has answered my countless questions with a smile and is prompt to return an email. She made me feel so at ease during my first visit, helping give me that feeling of "this is the one". When the venue pricing changed for the outside deck, she split the difference with me, which was an unexpected surprise.

While neither JR nor another member of staff will be present on wedding day, she has made me fully confident in the venue staff prepping and setting up and that views will be as spectacular as I am hoping for. I would highly recommend the CYC- great value for those on a budget - incredible Charleston harbor views for a reasonable price - plus enthusiastic and helpful client service.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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The Charleston Yacht Club frequently asked questions

The Charleston Yacht Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Charleston Yacht Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Charleston Yacht Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Charleston Yacht Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
The Charleston Yacht Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Charleston Yacht Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Charleston Yacht Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
The Charleston Yacht Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Charleston Yacht Club is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service and 4.6 in flexibility.
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