Dunes West Golf and River Club Reviews

As a bride, my ceremony and reception location was one of the BIGGEST if not most important aspects of my wedding day. I needed a venue that would take care of the food, drinks, linens, flatware, ceremony chairs, dancefloor...everything. And Dunes West does ALL of that and beyond! Jason Hanson, the Food & Beverage Director, is one of the kindest and most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He pulled so many strings to make my wedding dreams come true for the very limited budget I was given, and I am STILL getting compliments from guests on how much fun they had, how delicious the food was, and how beautiful the club was. He is always responsive to questions and will work with you closely on planning your day. On the day of my wedding, he was there all day and helped keep me calm right up until I was walking down the aisle. He is a saint and anyone would be lucky to work with him. His staff are wonderful and take care of you to the point where you really feel like a queen. Dunes West is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and I still can't believe I was lucky enough to get married there! Do yourself a favor and get married at the most gorgeous venue in Charleston! I can't recommend them enough! Thank you Jason and thank you Dunes West!!!

If I could give Jason and his team 10 stars I would. I threw so much at him throughout the year of us planning this wedding and he was so accommodating. Our wedding was an absolute dream and they made sure everything ran smoothly. Not only that, they loved on us all day and made us feel so special. If you are starting your planning process, look no further. This venue is gorgeous, the staff is so professional and amazing and it's turn key. I wish I could relive the day over and over. Thank you so much for making our wedding the best day ever!

We found our venue and we love everything about Dunes West! Jason Hanson is also very helpful and he is very responsive on my emails. If your looking for a venue, I definitely recommend Dunes West!

Dunes West is incredibly underrated. Between the location and the price, you truly cannot beat it. The events coordinator, Jason, is so wonderful and easy to work with. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did to accommodate us throughout the entire process. If you’re getting married in Charleston, Dunes West is a must.

This place is a hidden gem!!! Literally everything about this place is perfect! We had a beautiful wedding without any hiccups and so much of it was due to Jason and his team! The first time I went there, I knew this was the place we would get married at. Jason immediately made me feel comfortable and confident because of his communication and his organization. He created a timeline and made sure his team was aware of the timing and their duties. He accommodated every request I made and executed a beautiful wedding! Also, the food was AMAZING!!! The first thing I hear from guests is either about the amazing food or the beautiful venue. Tons of my guests have mentioned that it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to with equally amazing food! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this venue and Jason!! You need to get married here!!!!

My daughters wedding and reception was held at Dunes West Clubhouse on Oct. 20th. Jason and his staff were a dream to work with and the venue is fabulous! Food was of the highest quality, and we received compliments from everyone. Jason, thank you so much for making my daughter's day truly a day to remember!

We can't say enough good things about Dunes West Golf Club! Jason and his staff for our wedding (Harry - Angela) were great! They made this wedding easy! Yes, I said easy! They took a lot of the stress off of us by being extremely coordinated and professional the whole way. It is a great relief when you use a venue and you know that they have it all under control. From day one to the final walk thru before the wedding it was a good feeling to know that things were going to go just fine and if there was any kind of hiccup (thank goodness there wasn't) they had the ability to quickly fix it. We would recommend them to any and everyone. Kim and Ed

I cannot say enough about the quality of staff Dune's West provides. Jason is extremely nice, definitely goes above and beyond, and is the reason we chose them as our wedding venue. From the planning, to day of coordination, and everything we encountered that day, Jason made it flawless. Professionalism at its best! They make sure the staff is on board with all you want, and ensure things run smoothly. Highly recommend!!

We used this venue for the rehearsal dinner for our son and daughter-in-law. We live out of town so we had to rely heavily on Jason. We could not have been more pleased. The venue, food, staff were exceptional. Jason is extremely easy to work with. He is very flexible and accommodating and offers great advice to help make your evening everything that you envisioned it to be. I would use this venue again without hesitation.

Dunes West Golf Club was an absolutely perfect wedding venue! Jason Hanson and his team are professional, responsive, and were a true joy to work with. We had both the ceremony and reception at Dunes West, and since they provide chairs, linens, tables, and food, we didn't have to worry about finding a bunch of other vendors for those items. They couldn't have made planning any easier, and since they coordinate so many essential aspects of the ceremony and reception, we found that a day of coordinator wasn't even necessary. To top it all off, the venue is absolutely stunning, and Jason and his staff were very accommodating - we planned everything pre-pandemic, and rescheduled our wedding more times than I would like to admit, but Jason made the entire process stress-free. I 100% recommend this venue!!!

Dunes west is simply STUNNING! It is a gorgeous venue, with so much natural beauty to offer & quality service! Jason & his team were so helpful and did an amazing job! Jason was quick to respond to questions, he is very experienced with wedding ceremony/reception structure & timelines, and was friendly! I would do it all over again! Thank you Dunes West!

Dunes West Golf & River Club was the first and only venue we toured. We were looking for a place that had beautiful oaks, near water if possible, that also had the option for an indoor reception for our (originally scheduled) May wedding. The ceremony sites under the oaks are what drew me to Dunes West, but our tour and meeting with Jason is what sold me! He's done literally hundreds of weddings and his experience SHOWS and SHINES. Dunes West takes care of the catering and bar, while giving you options within your budget (e.g., we purchased our own alcohol but served with all the mixers etc by Dunes West Staff). The venue is so stunning I didn't have to spend much time or effort on florals or decor -- the venue speaks for itself! My guests could not stop talking about two things: 1) how beautiful the place was and 2) how amazing the food was!! Having great food wasn't a huge priority on our must haves list, but the food here was incredible and a wonderful bonus for us!! We've had many guests say it's the best wedding food they've ever had!! The day/night of the wedding, everything went so incredibly smoothly, in large part because of the staff at Dunes West who clearly know what they're doing and do this a lot! Jason left mimosas for me and my girls in the bridal suite, which was so thoughtful. The staff rushed out to take orders and bring appetizers to the wedding party while they were taking pics during cocktail hour -- most of the time wedding party has to miss out on these festivities! My husband and I were whisked away to start our dinner before the rest of the guests, and had a magical, sweet, serene, alone moment to ourselves upstairs watching the sunset, and I cherish that so much in the midst of the rest of the hustle and bustle of the evening. I could go on and on, but there are so many things this venue does perfectly. I would recommend them a thousand times over. Do not pass up on this spot!!

We loved every single minute of working with Jason at Dunes West. He is friendly and kind, yet professional and organized. He has knowledge and guidance for every step of the entire process. Harry was wonderful helping through the day and guiding the process smoothly the night of the wedding also! On top of the stellar service, Dunes West was beautiful beyond words as a backdrop for a wedding. We will forever be thankful we chose Dunes West for my daughter’s wedding!

Jason and the staff at Dunes West are amazing! Everythinh was PERFECT and they made the process so easy!

We had such a wonderful wedding weekend at Dunes West. Jason was so wonderful to work with to plan the wedding & ceremony. He was so flexible and willing to help with everything! All the staff was so friendly and helpful! The food was SO good and the views are spectacular! I loved the bridal suite area, we had tons of room to get ready and I loved that we could see everything getting set up from our room. I definitely recommend this venue to everyone!!

My son was married at Dunes West this past May. Jason represented Dunes West as our contact and provided superlative service. He was easy to work with, professional, well organized, and flexible. I highly recommend Jason and Dunes West for a memorable wedding venue!

Dunes West was absolutely the most perfect wedding venue!!! We had our ceremony at the Citadel but had our reception at Dunes West. Not only was it affordable, Jason was super amazing and fun to work with. He made sure we understood the wedding timeline, let us change whatever we wanted too, and let us try many options for food (which was all delicious). The venue has a beautiful view of the marsh and golf course and people were able to sit and walk around outside , on the upper porch and inside on two separate floors. Jason and Harry are professional and have done over 600 weddings so they know what they are doing. They provide food, drinks, silverware, chairs and tables (which most places don’t provide all of that). They made sure to accommodate every request we had and were happy to do it. My guests could NOT stop talking about the beautiful venue, the amazing view and the wonderful food. I could not have found a more perfect place in Charleston. I highly recommend dunes west. It was a fairytale !

Jason could not have put us more at ease throughout our entire wedding planning process. I had no worries on the day of the wedding because I trusted Jason's keen attention to detail. The food, location, and scenery can not be beat! Our garden wedding beneath the stars was a dream come true!

We looked at around 10 venues in SC and California and are so glad we decided on Dunes West for our daughters wedding! Jason Hanson and the whole staff there were unbelievably professional and accommodating. Every detail was perfect and our 18 month journey from booking the venue to the wedding day was magical! Our guests have not stopped raving about the beautiful ceremony under the Oaks by the water or the food at the rehearsal dinner the night before and the reception afterwards.

This venue is amazing! Jason and I were in constant contact working towards creating exactly what my husband and I wanted. Jason's waitstaff were amazing! There is seriously no need for a wedding coordinator-Jason is so on top of it, nothing could go wrong. The place is beyond gorgeous. The food is amazing! Our families haven't stopped talking about how perfect and fairytale-like our wedding was! I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding! Dunes West is so perfect!

Our experience with this venue was phenomenal! Jason and Harry took the very best care of us and ensured that our day was the best it could have possibly been! They go above and beyond to ensure their clients are 100% satisfied and that is just what we are! The scenery is gorgeous which is only a plus to the exceptional service that is given. If I had to get married 1000 times over I would pick this venue every single time!

Dunes West is simply phenomenal!! We were married there almost 2 months ago and we still can't stop talking about what an amazing experience we had. From the moment we scheduled our appointment to tour Dunes West, Jason put us at ease and we knew we were in good hands. The venue is perfection and was exactly what we were looking for: amazing southern food, breathtaking grounds with large oak trees and water views, gorgeous clubhouse and spectacular staff. Jason and Harry were so accommodating and the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure our dream wedding was flawless. The sunset there is so incredible and will give you the most beautiful pictures. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the courtyard the night before, and our guests still rave about how amazing the oysters were! We honestly can't say one negative thing about having our wedding here, so if you're looking in the Charleston area, this venue should be at the top of your list! It felt like a movie scene walking down the isle to my husband-to-be, and we will be forever grateful to Dunes West for giving us such a perfect weekend! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!

I can't say enough about the timeless beauty of this venue and the exceptional service provided by the staff. Gorgeous landscaping and classic architecture means very little decoration is needed to ensure a beautiful backdrop for such an important occasion. I can't say enough about the expertise, helpfulness & responsiveness of the staff. Jason is awesome!! Always promptly responsive to calls or emails, willing to cater to any special needs or requests, calming and knowledgeable. He will make sure every couple has the special day they've envisioned. Also, we still get tons of compliments on how delicious the food was. From the fried chicken to the greens to the shrimp and grits, it was yummy!! The dining captain catered to all of our needs and made sure we were well taken care of. As soon as our ceremony ended he was waiting for us with our favorite drinks and appetizers. You will feel like royalty on your wedding day. Just an all around excellent experience!!

Choosing Dunes West as our venue was the first great decision we made for our wedding. From start to finish the staff, especially the main coordinator Jason Hanson, were such a pleasure to work with. They were very communicative and answered the many detailed questions I sent over email. On the day of, they were so helpful, even providing easels and small tables for my different signs. The food was amazing, and it was so easy to set up a tasting. Our guests raved about the food and are still talking about it. I was so glad I didn't have to shop around for a caterer or nickel and dime with an event coordinator about different plates and prices per spoon or anything like that. The staff was so great - they even noticed my husband and I getting a little overwhelmed during the reception and snuck us away for 5 minutes of quiet time - much appreciated! They had everything boxed up and ready for us to pick up the next day; I appreciated that my mom and family members didn't have to stay late after the wedding and pick up every last flower and candle. And not to mention, I think their prices are probably the most bang for your buck that you can get in Charleston. Loved this venue and would highly recommend!!