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Venue 1223 is a premier wedding venue and catering company in Bluffton, South Carolina. The venue and Downtown Catering Company offer a truly unique wedding experience. From the moment you make the first phone call until you say “I do,” this team of exceptional event professionals offers the best in service and sophistication. Venue 1223 offers both indoor and outdoor facilities, marked by elegance and true Southern charm. You’ll be able to customize your experience with a world-class catering menu and decor inspirations from fine Southern estates. Choose Venue 1223 for a refined and relaxed wedding day experience.

Facilities and Capacity
Venue 1223 offers both indoor and outdoor facilities with a combined 125 guest capacity. The outdoor courtyard offers an intimate setting with cafe lighting and rustic decor. This area is perfect for ceremonies as well as for a casual cocktail hour. The indoor dining area is characterized by beautiful vaulted ceilings, low mood lighting, and luxury restrooms. The venue provides plenty of onsite parking for your guests. The venue features an open floor plan for you to customize to your exact wedding day needs. Venue 1223 and the Downtown Catering Company also partner with several venues in Historic Beaufort and Hilton Head Island for larger events.


Services Offered
Venue 1223 ensures every couple has a one of a kind wedding day, completely stress-free and without having to lift a finger. They help plan, prepare, and execute your big day. They also pair you with their onsite, award-winning culinary team to create a fantastic menu everyone on your guest list will love. Regardless of your wedding day dreams, Venue 1223 will make them come true down to the last detail.

Cuisine
The Downtown Catering Company is the parent company of Venue 1223. They offer delicious cuisine delivered to Bluffton residents, as well as spectacular event catering for every couple’s tastes. You can choose between a buffet, plated, or family style meal with unique options for your rehearsal dinner and wedding brunch included. Venue 1223 even has a food truck, The Curbside Kitchen, for more casual events. Downtown Catering Company provides Lowcountry favorites along with fine dining options. Your wedding menu can include a grits and biscuits bar, along with carving stations and late night snacks served after dinner.

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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?

$1,850

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

$1,850

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

No

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$26

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
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
June
July
August

Reviews of Venue 1223

S
Susan Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Event!

We threw an awesome event at Venue 1223! We had a rehearsal dinner for approximately 70 people, and it was an awesome experience from the very start of booking our event, planning the special evening, and the execution of the evening. Our event planner, Olivia responded immediately to all emails or phone calls that were sent to her. The food was so awesome every guest complemented it. We did a simple menu with three stations of a slider bar, taco bar, and a shrimp and grits bar. The presentations of each bar was great! The staff that worked our event was beyond exceptional! They were so nice, friendly, helpful, and accommodating to all of our needs. It was truly an awesome experience!
C
Cindy Sent on 03/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bar Mitzvah

Had our sons bar mitzvah here on 3/2/24. Olivia their event planner was absolutely the best from start to finish. Beyond professional. Their staff the night of was amazing!!!! Highly recommend. Food was superb.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision of our whole wedding process!

Venue 1223 and Downtown Catering and their whole staff were incredible from start to finish. They allowed us to build and execute the most amazing New Year’s Eve wedding. Olivia helped us every step of the way, always giving great advice along the way. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the venue and the food! We couldn’t have pictured anything more perfect. If you’re looking for a venue that will step back and let you create your dream from scratch and give you the support you need, look no further!
Tess
Tess Sent on 07/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible Work

I can not recommend Downtown Catering highly enough to other couples who are getting married. Downtown catering did a wonderful job by providing so many different menu options to ensure we could serve our guests exactly what we wanted. Their presentation was great. The staff was professional. We were very happy with how it turned out!
Our coordinator that we hired with Downtown Catering, Olivia, MADE our wedding everything that it was. Olivia was so responsive, proactive, and did not overlook a single detail in the planning phase of our wedding. She made sure that each vendor knew their role and what to do on the day of the wedding. She was always so kind and patient with me when I had questions. On the day of the rehearsal and the wedding she showed up early and with a smile. She worked so hard the entire day and made sure I was relaxed and had everything I needed. Our wedding wouldn’t have been all that it was without her help.
Briana
Briana Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!!!

Great venue for weddings less than 100 people. Beautiful reception area, very cute garden area for ceremony, wonderful staff, amazing food, I could go on and on!! I’m so so glad we decided to have our wedding here!! Would DEFINITELY recommend to anyone!
Y
19Acb1Fdf768B69B1867400670000C9193443Dba Sent on 11/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Excellent service and the best hors devours! The staff even came to the bridal party while taking pictures!
J
Jeanne Sent on 11/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-Free and Wonderful !

We could not have been happier with the catering at my daughters reception. So many people said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Leah was so helpful and wonderful to work with, and took so much stress off me ! It was the easiest part of the wedding planning!
Gabby
Gabby Sent on 11/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding food!

We are so thankful we went with Downtown Catering Co. Truly the best decision! Food was amazing. And HOT!
P
Pat B. Sent on 07/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal Dinner

Leah and her staff were exceptional! They were professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Not from the area we relied on recommendations and reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious, the venue perfect for our needs, and air conditioned 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻! Downtown Catering easily handled special request and was open to substitutes. Not only was our event a success, but we felt we had made new friends.
Victoria
Tori Sent on 04/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue for a Southern Lowcountry Wedding

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND VENUE 1223 & DOWNTOWN DELI CATERING! We had our wedding at their location and catering done by them. My new husband has some food allergies and they went above and beyond to accommodate us, as well as the other guests. Maren was or coordinator for the wedding and she made the day so much more special with thinking of the little details we forgot about. She allowed us to be able to just enjoy our special day with friends and family! Couldn't have done it without her and the amazing staff! It was the perfect location for the southern, lowcountry style wedding we were dreaming of. This is a great location for all types of parties and meetings. We will definitely be using them again!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Venue 1223 frequently asked questions

Venue 1223 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Venue 1223 includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Venue 1223 includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Venue 1223 for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Venue 1223 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Venue 1223 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Venue 1223 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Venue 1223 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Venue 1223 is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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