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Wingate Place, located on John’s Island, South Carolina, is a wedding venue available to host outdoor celebrations. It is located roughly 30 minutes from the city of Charleston and the Charleston International Airport, perfect for guests flying in from out of town. There are various hotels nearby for overnight accommodations. The farmhouse, built by the Jenkins family, dates back to the 1930s. The grounds feature old oak trees, planted in the 18th century, and a saltwater pond, providing an idyllic background for wedding photos.

Facilities and Capacity

Wingate Place offers both covered and uncovered outdoor settings for couples to celebrate in. Up to 350 of your closest loved ones can be accommodated on the grounds’ various spaces. A wedding tent, covering 3,200 square feet, can be erected on the banks of the pond. From here, couples and their guests have a clear view of the property’s various attributes while also providing protection from the elements. Inside the farmhouse, a get-ready room is available should the couple or guests request it for the special day. There is plentiful parking available onsite for the convenience of guests.

Services Offered

Not only is this venue available for ceremonies, but also for wedding showers, engagement parties, and receptions. The house can provide essentials like tables and chairs to support the celebrations they play host to. Additional pieces, like lighting and accessories for the tent, can also be supplied for increased convenience. Furthermore, setup and cleanup can be provided by the staff to make sure everything is taken care of, allowing the couple to focus on each other. Event rental help can also be requested. For weddings with a large number of guests, shuttles can be made available. Couples can use the site’s provided assistance with event planning to help the day go smoothly.

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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?

$5,500

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

$4,000

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Wingate Place

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Kayla Sent on 11/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Venue!

When we were planning our wedding, we had a venue vision that we didn't think would be possible to pull off based on our parameters -- we wanted dreamy oaks with dripping spanish moss, a big white classic tent, a secluded spot close enough to Kiawah Island, and the flexibility to work with the vendors we preferred. With Wingate Place, we got all of this well within our budget AND with the added benefit of Sarah (venue manager and wedding planner herself) and all the features that she and her family installed on-site to make the venue wedding ready (uplighing on oak trees, bridal & groom suites, restrooms, electric hookups every where you need, hidden parking, etc.). We were a little hesitant that we were too small of a group to fill out the space (57 people), but it did not feel like that day of! Not only was it the most beautiful setting, but working with Sarah was so easy and we felt rest-assured that the wedding day would go off without a hitch under her supervision. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! Thank you Sarah and everyone at Wingate Place!
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Ginnie Sent on 06/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So beautiful!

I feel so fortunate to have been able to get married here! The property is absolutely stunning! My fiancé really wanted to be married near big oak trees and I really wanted to be near water, and Wingate has all that and more! Sarah, the site manager, was such a joy to work with! Both locals and out of town guests were so impressed with Wingate! Again, I feel so fortunate that this is where we were able to get married and host all our friends and family. It was awesome!
Monique
Monique Sent on 02/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Perfect Wedding Venue for an Outdoor Wedding

Wingate Plantation was the first vendor we booked for our wedding back in October. This place is truly a gem. Every step of this process with Sarah was amazing. I highly, highly recommend this venue. It gives you everything you'd want out of a Charleston wedding: dreamy oak trees, a large tent for dinner and dancing and amenities that are rarely included like tables and chairs. We're from Atlanta, so our wedding was a destination wedding for 95% of our guest. We found that when we visited the other gorgeous venues in Charleston there were a lot of restrictions that made us feel like we would be rushed on our wedding day. Wingate was amazing because we felt like our guest truly got the opportunity to stay a while and enjoy themselves. We love this place so much and I guarantee you won't regret it.
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Cady Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing short of amazing!

Where do I begin? From the get go we automatically fell in love. You couldn’t beat the prices, the scenery, and of course Sarah (the venue’s wedding coordinator) was so sweet and accommodating from the very beginning. It was everything we had imagined it would be. I had pictured church pews on the lawn by the oak tree with Spanish moss at my wedding, and they created that for me. My favorite part of the whole experience was working with Sarah. If we wouldn’t have had her as a coordinator, I wouldn’t have had someone to help bustle my dress, make sure we ate, keep the ceremony and reception organized, and so much more. She was a life saver! And we can’t thank her enough for everything she did to make our day special. I would recommend this venue to anyone!
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Haley Sent on 06/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Wingate Plantation was a no brainer for us. My husband and I live on Johns Island and had driven by it several times, so when it came time to choose a venue, this was our first (and ended up being our last) consideration. You can tell from the pictures that it is a beautiful setting, but seeing it in person was even better. We chose to have both our ceremony and reception at Wingate, and everything was flawless throughout the entire day. The bridal suite was fantastic, and was perfect for myself, 8 bridesmaids, and my mother to get ready in that morning. It's unlike any other venue in Charleston that I've been to, but still has the "Southern charm" we were looking for. We have received countless compliments from our guests about the setting.

Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was responsive, organized, and accomodating throughout the entire process. She made our lives so much easier!

I really could go on and on about how wonderful our experience was with Wingate. Truly positive from start to end, and I would recommend it to anyone!
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Valerie Sent on 05/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved Wingate Plantation as our wedding venue and Sarah was even more amazing!!! So patient and helpful. I seriously don't know how we could have done it all without her. Thanks to Wingate and Sarah for such a contribution to the best day of our lives!
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Christina Sent on 03/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing experience with Wingate Plantation venue and Sarah. She was very accommodating, and I loved to hear of their family's history of the land. Our wedding was beyond beautiful, it was everything I could ask for and more. I highly recommend contacting them for any of your events, it's a breathtaking setting!!
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Ashley Sent on 03/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Wingate Plantation was a dream from the moment we saw it! Everything was perfectly set up for us the day of and they made the day so easy! The bridal house made the process of getting ready much more convenient and it was an absolutely beautiful venue- even in February!
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Lisa Sent on 04/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We could not be happier with Wingate Plantation for our wedding! Our original wedding was scheduled in October and was cancelled due to Hurricane Matthew. We ended up having to find a new venue and Wingate was such a blessing to us! Sarah is absolutely the best! She was so responsive, helpful and professional. Everything from the first phone call to the wedding day exceeded our expectations. We received compliments from all of our vendors about how professional and organized Sarah is. The venue, itself, is absolutely breathtaking!! It is perfect if you want the same location for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. All of our guests could not say enough about the location. We are so incredibly grateful to Sarah and that we had our wedding at Wingate Plantation. Everything was perfect and Sarah helped us make our wedding everything we wanted.
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Adrienne Sent on 04/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We could not be happier about sharing the first day of the rest of our lives at Wingate Plantation! This venue is absolutely gorgeous at an amazing price! Just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of busy Charleston it was quiet and serene. No loud trucks or car horns in the distance. Plus, Sarah is absolutely wonderful and so easy to work with. Such a beautiful location with the Charleston Charm. We need to find another reason to have an event so we can go back! Thank you Wingate Plantation for making our wedding dreams come true!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Wingate Place frequently asked questions

Wingate Place includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Wingate Place for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
Wingate Place offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wingate Place offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Wingate Place offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Wingate Place offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Wingate Place 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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