Old Wide Awake Plantation Reviews
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Madison Sent on 12/17/2023
Every Bride's Dream!
My husband and I got married here on 12/02/2023 and let me just say.....it was absolutely perfect. Such a beautiful venue with lovely history and the most amazing and accommodating staff. This venue made our Christmas wedding dreams come to life but would have been equally as beautiful in any season. Can not recommend this venue enough. -
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Mark C. Sent on 11/28/2023Old Wide Awake is the best!
OWA is the best wedding venue in the Charleston area hands down. They are extremely well priced and you get the use of the entire grounds and house for the whole day! It was perfect for us to get ready on the day of the wedding and not have to worry about logistics of getting ready some where else. Hair and makeup were done on site and it was so easy to be able to use the first floor for the guys and the second floor for the ladies. There are several gorgeous locations on the property to have the ceremony as well. By the pond or trees but we chose on the steps as we felt it was the best location for our time of year (October)! The staff at OWA is absolutely the best! They will help you with anything you need and Margaret is the amazing! Bonus if you are lucky enough to book her as your wedding planner too! -
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Kyrsten J. Sent on 06/28/2023Stunning Wedding Venue
Choosing Old Wide Awake was one of the best decisions we made and I truly cannot think of a better and more perfect place for us to have had our special day. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, it is also super affordable compared to a lot of other venues in Charleston. Our planner Margaret McKenzie made the wedding planning process a lot less stressful and the day was so seamless. She definitely knows what she is doing and I highly encourage anyone looking to go with this venue and have her as your planner. I promise you will not regret it!Old Wide Awake Plantation's reply:
I love these pictures, and I loved so much being a part of it all. I'm so glad you found Old Wide Awake to host yours and Tyler's very special day. Many Many hugs and congratulations to you both and for such a stunning wedding! Margaret -
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Macy P. Sent on 07/11/2022A hidden gem!
Margaret is the best! When we booked our wedding at Old Wide Awake, we knew we had to have Margaret as our coordinator. She was such a helpful resource throughout every step of the planning process. She has fantastic vendor recommendations, so much insight when it comes to wedding customs, she’s organized, detailed, and clearly well experienced. Margaret knows Old Wide Awake inside and out, and having her as our contact for the venue and coordination was an added bonus as we had one less vendor to loop in. She went above and beyond to make our big day so special and magical. She ensured that all set up was taken care of so that we could enjoy our morning, she facilitated the logistics of my husband and I’s first look (taking extra precaution to make sure he didn’t accidentally see me before he was supposed to), she guided us through our guest tables during dinner and helped us gracefully move from table to table to greet our guests, and she made sure all of our belongings made it to the right cars after our exit. We were taken care of so well! She is a top notch coordinator and the sweetest person. Her care for her couples shows in every aspect of her work. We truly couldn’t have pulled it off without her!
Old Wide Awake was the perfect venue for our wedding! I was adamant about an outdoor venue but didn’t want just a field with a tent so Old Wide Awake was a lovely find. The venue is so versatile and you can really customize the layout to suit your style and guest count. We really didn’t have to buy many decorations because the venue is so charming and beautiful on it’s own! I especially loved the bridal suite and second floor balcony that my bridesmaids and I got to enjoy while we got ready. We are so happy that we went with Old Wide Awake for our special day!Old Wide Awake Plantation's reply:
Macy and Joseph, This is so beautiful and touching. I would not have wanted it any other way for your beautiful and special day! Thanks for being such a wonderful couple, and come by and see me anytime you can!
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Savannah S. Sent on 05/05/2022The perfect venue!
We were so excited to have our wedding here! The inside of the house as well as the grounds were stunning and just what we wanted for our low country wedding. They were so easy to work with and they answered any questions we had. We had a wonderful experience at Old Wide Awake and so did our guests! If you haven’t booked your date yet, hurry! You won’t regret it!Old Wide Awake Plantation's reply:
It was such a glorious day, and I loved that you chose Old Wide Awake to host your very special day. Thank you for including me in the process and stay in touch, Savannah! -
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Katti P. Sent on 01/15/2022Perfect Venue for our Perfect Day
At soon as we saw this incredible setting, we knew that this was where we wanted to get married. Margaret helped us create the perfect day that we will treasure forever.Old Wide Awake Plantation's reply:
Katie, I'm so glad you found Old Wide Awake! I love watching couples like you and Brendan react to it and all it's beauty. Being your wedding planner was such a joy, such a pleasure. Getting to know you both and creating the most special and gorgeous day, ....just so rewarding. Please stay in touch as you can! Margaret -
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Ryan N. Sent on 11/25/2021Perfect Wedding at Old Wide Awake Plantation
Last November, my fiancée at the time and I visited Old Wide Awake Plantation as we tried to find the perfect venue for our wedding. Margaret showed us around the house and grounds - with the oaks, moss, lake, and fountain, not to mention the beautiful house with multiple porches, we knew we had found our perfect venue. We quickly got our date set on the calendar as venues black book up quickly (especially coming off a Covid year).
Our wedding finally arrived last weekend, and everything about the venue was absolutely perfect. We loved it, our guests were in awe of the venue in all the same ways we were when we initially chose OWA. My wife and I were incredibly pleased with the entire ordeal - including having the rehearsal on-site the nite before.
Working with Margaret only added to the magic as she is genuinely excited and happy for all the couples who pick OWA for their wedding venue. We cannot say thank you enough!Old Wide Awake Plantation's reply:
Ryan and Jess, We are so excited for you both and just thrilled that you chose Old Wide Awake to host this very special day in your life. We love our couples, and know that there are many options out there these days. Our goal is to always make sure you know that we realize what this day means. So many congratulations and please stay in touch as you can. Margaret and the Old Wide Awake 'team'. -
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Christen E. Sent on 01/14/2022
10/30/21 wedding at Old Wide Awake Plantation
Our wedding at Old Wide Awake this past fall was absolutely beautiful! From the very beginning Margaret McKenzie (venue coordinator) was incredibly responsive and made me feel comfortable when inquiring about the venue. After booking a date, I decided to hire Margaret as my wedding planner as well and that made all the difference! She knows the venue inside and out, as well as so many vendors in the Charleston area. She made wedding planning so much easier. And all her suggestions paid off because on the day of the wedding everything fell into place perfectly and was just amazing. You cannot go wrong with this venue! I am still receiving compliments from guests about how gorgeous everything was. And your pictures will turn out gorgeous, there are so many photo opportunities all over the grounds. The venue is also unique in that you get it for the entire day! I have only the best things to say about Old Wide Awake, Margaret, and the rest of the team. They have beautiful weddings down to a science.Old Wide Awake Plantation's reply:
Christen, Your kind words mean so much to us! We would not have it any other way. We consider you 'family' now, so please stay in touch with us as you can, and come see us ANY TIME you may be back down south! Blessings to you and your wonderful family. Margaret -
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Caitlin R. Sent on 01/31/2022
Highly Recommend
This wedding venue was stunning! It embodies the southern charm of Charleston while also being in a quiet location!
Margaret McKenzie manages the site and was wonderful to work with! She made the venue available to us at all times during the planning stage and even let us bury a bottle of bourbon on the property as a southern tradition for no rain on your wedding day! (It definitely held back some rain on our big day) As a bonus to the venue, We actually hired Margaret as our wedding planner since she made booking the venue such an easy process. She helped us pull off a wedding in less than 6 months while everyone was also rebooking COVID weddings at the same time. She offered great vendor suggestions and managed our vendors excellently on our wedding day.
On our wedding day, the venue was immaculate! The bridal suite was a great area for the bridal party to get ready in while letting the guys run wild downstairs! The grounds keeper also executed the ceremony perfectly by making sure no cars entered down the long driveway during our ceremony. Needless to say this venue made our day special and we will always cherish the help Margaret gave us to execute/create a perfect wedding! I would highly recommend the venue and Margaret to anyone looking to plan a wedding in Charleston! (Some of the photos attached of our wedding were taking by Sharon Albright) -
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Abby B. Sent on 09/17/2020Gorgeous Property + Easy to Work with Team
Old Wide Awake Plantation is an absolutely incredible venue. My couple was forced to reschedule their wedding venue approximately 3 weeks prior to their wedding, and Margaret absolutely saved the day!!! She was extremely flexible and accommodating, professional, had great suggestions, and was quick to reply in our super sped up planning. One thing that I love about the space is that there are so many different layout options for ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception. Having the large kitchen was perfect for all of us vendors to prep and hide our belongings in, and the multiple restrooms on different levels of the house were wonderful. The greenery on the steps and bottom level walls is just DREAMY. This is truly a special, unique property, and I cannot wait to be back!! -
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Kat P. Sent on 10/30/2021Vendor-to-vendor review
We have been working closely with Margaret at Olde Wide Awake for years! As a small bakery in Charleston, we get asked to do wedding cakes pretty frequently - and Margaret has always made the process so smooth and easy for us. She facilitates conversations with the couples, and makes sure we are aware in the beginning of all their wants and needs, and making sure our needs are met as well. The process couldn’t be easier. Many couples don’t realize how important vendor relationships are, being “behind the scenes,” but it does make the day efficient and enjoyable for everyone involved in putting the wedding day together. We’re very happy to provide desserts for Olde Wide Awake - always a pleasure! -
Lisa H. Sent on 02/21/2021
Perfect Venue for our Event
My daughter fell in love with OWA on our first visit and we were not disappointed! We decided on the venue approximately a year before the wedding, then extended the date another 5 months (Covid). From our first meeting through the event date, Margaret was so helpful and patient. She was pleasant and timely in her responses, offering advice and recommendations along the way. On the wedding day, John went over and above to ensure we had everything we needed and he assisted our family and coordinator with anything we asked.
The venue itself is stunning. It is clean and well cared-for. It offers the rustic elegance that just makes everyone comfortable. Photography opportunities are plentiful within the beautiful rooms, the expansive porches and the lovely grounds.
We very carefully planned every detail of our event, but Mother Nature offered up the coldest, wettest day of the season. The versatility of the venue allowed us to quickly pivot and relocate the ceremony from the front steps to the porch. (I highly recommend placing a tent on rain hold regardless of the season!) We tented the travertine patio, extending 15 feet beyond the end to allow distancing between dining tables. The set-up was lovely and easily accommodated our guests (approx. 120).
The terrible weather prohibited full use of the property. We planned a cigar bar on the dock, a lounge setting near the arbor, and many other details that had to be relocated. The ample space under the house and on the porch allowed us to do this quickly and easily. I feared my daughter and son-in-law would be disappointed, but they both say they wouldn't change a thing. Despite the cold and rain, the vast majority of our guests stayed until the end of the reception. Our ceremony was at 4:30 and we all had a blast until 10 PM.
I cannot say enough to convey how pleased we are with Old Wide Awake, the staff, and our experience. The entire event exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend this venue. -
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