Mansion Wedding Venues in South Carolina

Our wedding at Lowndes Grove was an absolute dream! This venue is truly one of the most breathtaking locations, with its stunning waterfront views, historic charm, and picturesque setting. Every detail, from the gorgeous oak trees to the elegant architecture, created the perfect backdrop for our special day. Erin, our event manager was absolutely incredible making sure that everything throughout the day ran smoothly. Beyond the beauty of the venue, the staff at Lowndes Grove is what truly sets it apart. They were exceptional in every way—professional, attentive, and dedicated to making sure our day was flawless. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. The food was also FANTASTIC and our guests couldn't get over the cuisine as well as the incredible service. Our guests were in awe of the venue, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our love. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that is both breathtaking and backed by an amazing team, Lowndes Grove is simply the best!

I had a beautiful September wedding at the Rice Mill. I cannot thank Tristan and the team at Holy City Hospitality enough for the venue and services for my wedding. I was impressed with all of the time and effort Tristan (day of coordinator) invested in helping us coordinate every moment of the event and coordinate with the vendors. This was particularly helpful because everyone at the wedding (including myself) were not local to the area. Tristan and the team provided us recommendations and assistance throughout the entire wedding planning process. Our rehearsal dinner was held at Virginia on Kings (another restaurant part of the Holy City Hospitality Group), the food was great (no one left hungry). It was helpful and efficient planning both events with the same Hospitality Team. The venue was beautiful and a perfect size for our wedding of approx. 80 people. The wedding ceremony and reception was executed exactly as planned. The food and drinks were impressive and tasty. As a Type A bride, it felt great being able to rely on a coordinator and team I trusted to make my day perfect. I would highly recommend others to choose the Historic Rice Mill for a beautiful, memorable wedding.

Occasions at Wedgefield could not be more perfect for our special day. The reception hall and the outdoor ceremony location is gorgeous and Andrew is very easy to work with and so accommodating. On the morning of my wedding I realized that the wrong color napkins were ordered, Andrew immediately jumped on it and within an hour I had the correct color napkins on the reception tables! I also had so many guests tell me how amazing the food was, everything they served was high quality and tasted wonderful! I highly recommend this beautiful venue to anyone looking for a perfect spot for their perfect day!

Blair

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If we could give Margaret Mackenzie 10 stars, we would. From the very beginning, Margaret felt less like a wedding planner and more like a fairy godmother who somehow made every single dream we had not only possible, but even more beautiful than we imagined. Planning a wedding at Old Wide Awake already comes with the advantage of one of the most stunning venues in Charleston — but having Margaret as both our planner and the venue’s event manager was absolutely invaluable. Her knowledge of the property, her deep experience planning weddings there, and her incredible vendor relationships made the entire process feel seamless. She knew every detail, every possibility, every logistical consideration, and every person needed to bring our vision to life. And to say we had ideas would be an understatement. We came to Margaret with so many concepts that pushed beyond the “standard” wedding setup at the venue, including one particularly ambitious vision: a single 140-person dinner table running down the iconic Avenue of Oaks. Instead of hesitation or limitations, Margaret’s response was always: “Yep, let’s do it.” Her “say yes” attitude made the entire experience feel exciting, collaborative, and creative. She never made us feel like our ideas were too complicated or too unconventional — she embraced them wholeheartedly and then worked tirelessly behind the scenes to actually make them happen. What truly sets Margaret apart is that she goes far beyond logistics and timelines. Her calm, friendly demeanor and genuine excitement for our wedding carried us through every stressful moment of planning. You could feel how much she cared, and that energy made all the difference. She celebrated alongside us, reassured us when we needed it, and somehow made the entire process feel joyful instead of overwhelming. By the time our September 2025 wedding arrived, everything felt effortless — and that’s entirely because Margaret had thought through every detail with such care and expertise. Our wedding was beyond anything we could have imagined, and so much of that magic came from her. We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Margaret Mackenzie. If you are planning a wedding in Charleston, especially at Old Wide Awake, hiring her is one of the best decisions you could possibly make. We would recommend her 10,000 times over without hesitation.

Sarah

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The Lace House is such a beautiful venue, with an abundance of naturally stunning features and lush greenery that serves as its own built-in decorations. It was the first venue we toured, and none of the venues that we looked at after that could compare. We used the Wedding Garden for our ceremony and it was gorgeous. Sarah was so helpful and accommodating through the planning process, and I really appreciated her willingness to always answer any questions I had. I'm so super happy that we chose this venue. Book it early if you fall in love with it too, because their dates go fast!

Maddie, Paige, and the entire KSHG team were absolutely incredible throughout the whole process. From the initial meeting to their help, coordination, and spirit on the day, we could not have been happier! They answered every question so promptly and with such positivity. When it came to the tasting, they made it one of our favorite aspects of wedding planning and truly thought of every detail. Finally on the day, it was the most incredible service from the staff and Paige always seemed to be perfectly present just when we thought of something while calmly maneuvering the timeline of the day. The Gadsden House was so perfect for our vision. The food… incredible. We came away wishing we could do it again! Thank you to the KSHG team, y’all are the best.

Prima

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So hospitable. Highly recommend!

Erin

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We got married on November 22, 2025 at The Island House, and we are so happy we chose it as our venue. Nestled right on the Stono River, it is truly a hidden gem. My husband and I are Charleston natives, and I had never even heard of this venue before we started touring, but it ended up being absolutely perfect for us. After booking, we even discovered a special connection: my husband’s father had ties to the family that runs the property, which made choosing The Island House feel even more meaningful. Katie Mahon was instrumental in helping us plan our wedding at The Island House. She patiently answered our endless emails and questions and made sure her team was fully prepared and on top of every detail on the wedding day—and they absolutely were. Everything was executed flawlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy the day without worry. The venue was especially beautiful in the fall, and we couldn’t imagine a better place to have celebrated our wedding. We are beyond grateful to The Island House and its team for making our day so special.

Katie, Brandon, and Felicia AMAZING! An all inclusive is the absolute smartest way to go and they’ll help you with why. No tough decisions to make (besides what food to narrow down) and prompt at responding. Photos are amazing- they’re now doing our maternity photos and all future shoots! Stunning venue to match a night we won’t forget. Stew and I are eternally grateful!

We had a great experience! Excellent venue with lots of options and flexibility.