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John Palmer
John Palmer
Owner/ General Manager

LGBTQ+-owned

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Union Station is a wedding venue located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. This astonishing reception space is ideal for weddings both intimate and extensive, where you can customize the area to suit your vision.

Facilities and Capacity

The 7500 square feet of event space at Union Station consists of a large historic warehouse area re-designed with a clean and contemporary feel, a pine and cypress-clad finished bar, a mezzanine wedding suite overlooking the bar, and an intimate lounge. Whether you’re looking to host your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception here, this gorgeous venue has space for it all. You’ll be able to host as many as 300 loved ones in the main hall, while 60 guests can fit perfectly at the bar.

Services Offered

Union Station is happy to provide exceptional bar service, serving up house liquor, spirits, and beer, as well as specialty wines. The bar experience can be open or cash, as you desire. Bar ware, chairs, and tables come with the venue rental. Union Station's on-site events director will work with your planner to ensure that every element of your wedding runs smoothly. While we do not offer our own catering services, we encourage you to book your favorites, who can avail of the 400 square foot catering prep area. With ample parking and wheelchair access, your guests will be able to arrive in comfort. Needless to say, the talented Union Station staff would love to welcome you to the wedding day of your dreams.

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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Glassware
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$11

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August

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Reviews of Union Station

Weddingwire
5.0/5 6 reviews
Google
4.8/5 23 reviews
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 05/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great New Venue in Charleston!

John at Union Station could not have been better to work with! From the first day we saw the space I knew this blank canvas would be the perfect backdrop. He was so accommodating on bar choices and his staff was SO professional. He also was great to provide advice as well as flexible on vendors and adding greenery to the space.

This space is spectacular for all climates and puts your mind at ease for weather precautions. We had 200+ guests, band, and plenty of seating options and the space felt perfectly filled! John also let us hang lights and greenery from the trusses to make the space intimate. I cannot recommend John or his beautiful space any more! Thank you again!!

*Wimberly Fair Designs did florals shown in photos
M
Michelle Sent on 08/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond!!

FANTASTIC! Truly a terrific experience from start to finish. John was a true delight to work with and went above and beyond to ensure a magnificent and purely marvelous evening. The space is absolutely spectacular, with plenty of room and ample light. I highly recommend Union Station for a gathering , the location also is prime! 5 Gold Star Review, most definitely. Thanks John !!
C
Carley Sent on 08/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding reception space! Unique, Spacious and Fun!

Union Station was the absolute best choice for our wedding reception. John provided excellent service, the booking process was seamless, he was always there to help and quickly responded to any questions we had. The area has plenty of parking for guest (which is a plus for downtown Charleston!!) and the event space was very clean and inviting. I would 100% recommend having your wedding/reception/or event at Union Station. It is definitely a one of a kind space for downtown Charleston.
L
Lauren Sent on 08/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Experience and Perfect Day

Union Station was the perfect venue for our special day! The space is large and the staff is very easy to work with! I highly recommend booking them for your wedding venue!
Tina
Tina Sent on 08/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Union Station made our wedding feel like a dream!

My wife and I were on the hunt for a venue much more unique than the common "Southern rustic" style wedding most opt for in Charleston. One night after dinner, we decided to walk over to one of Shepard Fairey's murals (one of my wife's favorite artists) which was in the same parking lot as Union Station. We peeked through the windows and felt the venue had such art installation vibes (huge bonus for my art teacher wife), which would allow us to fill the space with our own style. It was a hidden gem we were so fortunate to come across and instantly knew this is where we wanted our wedding.

Things to highlight: Union Station is a huge space with large ball lantern-style lights (included!) and an awesome bar setup. The big windows and huge garage door made natural light come through beautifully. It's especially cool at night to see the surrounding murals on the other buildings that can be viewed through these windows. There's also a great bridal suite space upstairs that made it easy for us to get ready. Not to mention tables and high-end chairs are included with the venue! The venue's bar service was also top-notch and super accommodating to our guests.

What was also huge plus for us is that the venue is located right off King Street which made it super accessible for our wedding guests who stayed right down the block at the Hyatt House and could be near all of the popular downtown bars. Having a venue on King Street at a reasonable price was something we didn't think would have been possible with our budget. Oh, and on-site parking in DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON! Huge bonus.

I have to give a BIG shoutout to John at Union Station. Working with him was incredibly easy and comforting. John made the entire planning process so smooth and stressless. He was very responsive to any questions I had while getting things geared up before the big day. Any time I had to swing by the venue, he always made it work. The guy puts in the work at that place and it shows!

Most importantly, this is a very LGBTQ+ friendly venue. I specifically wanted to hire vendors who supported the community we are a part of and we could trust. It was an easy choice with Union Station who made us feel celebrated and welcomed.

Having our wedding at Union Station was an absolute dream and I can't recommend them enough!
K
Kayla Sent on 08/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Union Station

Union station is THE BEST Charleston venue. The staff is extremely nice to work with and the actual venue is beautiful. It’s an awesome place to have any of event with a specific decoration vision. Out of all the vendors I had to coordinate for my wedding, Union station was the easiest and honestly my favorite to work with. The price and what’s included is extremely reasonable for Charleston. If you’re thinking about Union station, do it!!!
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John Palmer
John Palmer
Owner/ General Manager
Summer Jones
Summer Jones
House Manager, Event Director

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Union Station frequently asked questions

Union Station includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Union Station includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Union Station for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Union Station offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Union Station offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Union Station offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Union Station offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Union Station is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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