The Gadsden House Reviews
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![Emma]()
Emma Sent on 05/05/2021Phenomenal.
We are going to ATTEMPT to put into words the absolutely phenomenal experience my husband and I had working with King Street Hospitality Group. The first and most important piece of advice I can give for any couple planning their wedding, is that you should hire a team with heart, and the team at KSHG is all of that and MORE.
When we hired our wedding planner, the fabulous Cayleigh at the Petal Report, the team at KSHG came highly, highly recommended by her. We fell in love with the venue and the wonderful initial conversation we had with Kathleen and booked our date site unseen. My husband and I unfortunately had to pull the plug on our original April 2020 wedding date a short month prior when the pandemic originally hit, and the level of empathy, flexibility and HEART that we felt from Kathleen and Sofie was honestly that of a close friend. Going through the hurdles, anxiety and stress of moving all of our originally booked vendors not once, but twice, Kathleen took time to personally call me and put my mind at ease. Kathleen and Sofie both sent a handwritten note to my now husband and I to let us know that they were thinking of us on our original wedding date. I will never, ever forget that level of kindness.
Fast forward to our big day - the service, food and experience we had celebrating at the Gadsden House was met with comments from our guests like ‘this is the best wedding I’ve ever been to’ and ‘that is the most delicious wedding food I’ve EVER had’. Sofie & Maddie made everything SUCH a breeze, and their attention to detail to us, my parents and my in-laws was something I’ve never experienced before. Chef went ABOVE and beyond for our tasting and every aspect of our experience with this crew was outstanding. Sofie also went out of her way to pack up individual to-go boxes of ALL of our food at our reception to enjoy after - my goodness.
With postponing to this spring, we also were able to continue with our original plans for our Welcome Party which we chose to host at KSHG property, Vintage Lounge, which has been a favorite spot of ours in Charleston for a few years. The service and overall experience there made our weekend absolutely perfect and the KSHG team made sure of it and treated it like an extension of our wedding reception.
Our wedding day will forever be our FAVORITE day, and the wonderful team at KSHG will make sure of it for you. We are still riding the post-wedding high and wish we could rewind and do it all again. We would be confident that this crew would make sure it was perfect every time. I simply cannot recommend this wonderful venue, hospitality group and team enough, and would be more than happy to connect with any couple with questions. Thank you KSHG! WE LOVE YOU!
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Katherine Sent on 05/03/2023Incredible Spot with Incredible Team
I spotted this venue online and instantly fell in love with it. The Gadsden House provided a beautiful backdrop for our Wedding and Reception. It is a dreamy home and courtyard that is only made more spectacular by the vendors they work with who truly brought our dreams to life. The KSHG team was wonderful to work with, especially Regina, they were all friendly, responsive, and incredibly kind! -
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Sullivan Sent on 08/19/2021We could go on for pages...KSHG is the GOAT!
Where do I begin with the fabulousness that is the KSHG team and their venues? We hosted both our rehearsal dinner (at Upstairs at Midtown) and wedding reception (at the Gadsden House) with KSHG and can’t imagine having done it any other way. From the initial email correspondence to our send off at the end of the evening, each team member maintained an unmatched level of professionalism, care and willingness to accommodate. We are still blown away by how incredible the team at KSHG is and we’ll continue to remark on how they truly made our wedding that much more special. The service is impeccable - Sofie, Maddie, and all the staff, were beyond attentive, patient and thorough throughout the entirety of our wedding weekend. Not only did they treat my husband and me like kings and queens, the team also took excellent care of our wedding party. From never letting our glasses run dry to greeting us & our wedding party with the most delicious food and beverages as we got off the bus, no detail was too small or overlooked. They took great care to make sure we - and even my parents - were fed, hydrated, and never wanting for anything throughout both of our events. We must also rave about the food, THE FOOD! All we can say is “Wow!”. Honestly, one of the best meals we’ve ever had - not just good for “wedding food”. The chef perfectly executed our menu modifications and requests. Our guests have not stopped commenting on how good our food was…we even had people calling us the next day wanting to know if they could get more shrimp & grits (seriously, add these to your menu if you’re booking with KSHG)! Because the venues speak for themselves, I’ll keep this portion brief - the venues are well-maintained, clean and of course, aesthetically beautiful. Personally, I don’t think you will find a prettier bridal suite than the Gadsden House. In sum, we could praise KSHG for pages but if you read nothing else from this review, know this: no other vendor or venue compares; there is simply no one that can do it as well as KSHG. Thank you, thank you, thank you! -
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Hannah Sent on 05/09/2021A True Charleston Treasure with Top Notch Service
It’s going to be tough to put into words how amazing Kathleen and the wonderful team at KSHG are, but here’s my attempt:
The level of professionalism, hospitality, flexibility, and attention to detail King Street exemplified for our wedding at the Gadsden House was incredible.
Over the almost 2 years of planning, Kathleen and the team were extremely responsive answering all our questions and concerns via phone, email, and even FaceTime. Kathleen is one of the sweetest people and went out of her way to make sure our experience was stress-free as possible.
The amount of care the team puts into the property to keep it clean, updated, and fresh is seriously impressive. The historic house is extremely well taken care of and the fusion between classic Charleston charm and modern touches had our guests stunned.
On the actual day, the staff’s attention to detail was unmatched. Our guests raved about the service from passing of hors d'oeuvres, bartendering, and serving of food. Speaking of food, our dinner, which we booked through their kitchen, was hands down one of the highlights of the evening. Our guests are still dreaming of the chicken and waffles!!
When we booked the Gadsden, we thought we were just getting a beautiful venue. What we didn’t know is we were also getting an incredible support team and some of the best cuisine Charleston has to offer making it the most incredible day we could have ever asked for.
Because of KSHG, our vision was brought to life and even better than we could have dreamed. The Gadsden House is a true Charleston treasure and we couldn’t have picked a more special place to celebrate our marriage. -
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Chloe Sent on 03/24/2020Southern Wedding Perfection!
Perfection! The most beautiful setting for our destination wedding. After we decided to have our wedding in Charleston, South Carolina, we saw the Gadsden House on Instagram and knew instantly we had to book the venue for our February wedding. The team at Gadsden House and at King Street Hospitality took care of everything! Every detail was planned to perfection and they truly made planning from afar the easiest process. They even made sure we had a shovel on site when we buried our bourbon on the property a month before our wedding! Charleston is absolutely known for its food and the food at the Gadsden House does not disappoint! Every one of our guests are still raving about our wedding and we truly have the team there to thank for the best day! If you're at all considering a wedding in Charleston this is the place to be! -
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Caitlin Sent on 01/04/2020Incredible venue + brilliant team
We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding! The property itself is stunning – an idyllic example of Charleston charm and beautifully restored. It was wonderful to have so many gorgeous spaces to choose from when planning the day. And the bridal suite! I definitely underestimated what a fabulous amenity that was. It was a lovely, calm place to get ready with my close friends and a welcome sanctuary throughout the evening to catch a breath and fix makeup or hair.
Our wedding day was brilliantly effortless and fun – in no small part thanks to the incredible KSHG team. Kathleen and Lindsey were so kind, genuinely warm and helpful, and incredibly attentive to every single detail throughout the day. Prosecco, appetizers, bobby pins, you-name-it just *magically* appeared throughout the evening at the perfect moment. They have perfected the art of being present, thorough, and supportive without being intrusive. Kathleen and Lindsey made it easy to let go of logistics and turn off my 'planning' brain because they were so on top of everything. Truly, it would not have been the same wedding without their presence and care!
Similarly, the KSHG catering team was excellent! The dinner service was meticulous and the food was amazing – many of our guests made a point of commenting on how delicious the food was, including two of our friends who are chefs themselves. (Tough crowd to wow :)
I could rave about this venue and this team at length – TLDR: they are AMAZING and we are SO grateful for everything they did to make our wedding a truly memorable day! -
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Dori Sent on 12/16/2019Dream Venue
We had the best day of our lives in large part to the Gadsden House and its staff. We looked at a multitude of venues and the romantic feel of the home coupled with the southern charm of the veranda and courtyard made it the perfect Charleston venue for us. However, what blew us away was the responsiveness of Sofie and Kathleen - how they catered to every request we had- and the waitstaff the day of. We are still getting comments from guests about the how amazing and professional they were. They truly helped make our southern, black tie wedding come alive. Could not recommend this venue enough!! -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/26/2019Southern Charm Meets Modern
BEYOND. That is how I would describe King Street Hospitality Group. We ended up having all our wedding events with them. Welcome Cocktail Party at Vintage Lounge, Wedding at The Gadsden House, After Party at Blind Tiger. The Gadsden House, quintessential southern charm but a modern space inside. The Gadsden House is blank canvas inside were you can create any of your design visions. There are so many versatile spaces that we used the upstairs for a ceremony, downstairs for cocktail hour, courtyard for a tented dinner and upstairs for a dance party. Charleston weather can be volatile and the outdoor spaces at the house are amazing but if you need to enlist your rain plan like we did – the house is so beautiful your guests will not even notice. Then there is the food. The food was EXCELLENT. This is not your average bland chicken and steak wedding we all go to. Everything we had was so delicious and our guests were commenting all night about the food.
All the staff is so professional and accommodating. You will be in good hands with their team and they will make your wedding something you will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you KSHG!
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Lisa Sent on 11/22/2019Best Destination Wedding Venue!!
You and your entire team on the wedding day were absolutely AMAZING! I have not stopped singing all of your praises since we left Charleston.
I personally have not done many destination weddings in my 14 year career as a wedding coordinator, due to the lack of control I have working with vendors that I don’t have any experience or relationships with. Planning a wedding long distance can be stressful for sure. But everyone at Gadsden House has a professionalism and passion for what you do and it shows. Every time I had a question about ANYTHING, you were so quick to respond and put our minds at ease. That mean so so much!!!!
The food…..oh the food…it was remarkable…..and the presentation was top notch. Your servers were kind and knowledgeable, and never once looked annoyed. I know that seems like a silly thing to say and compliment on….but I see it all to often at weddings.
If I could have taken you all back to Illinois with me to show these Mid-westerners how it’s done, I would have in a heartbeat.
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Mayci Sent on 10/09/2019Absolute Fairytale!
Our wedding day at The Gadsden House with the King Street Hospitality Group team was exceptional. Kathleen's attention to detail and her professionalism make her an outstanding planner, but her ability to connect with her brides, her communication skills (answering every email within a few hours, on weekends, on vacation etc.), her transparency and above all her kindness is what makes her a special person.
The entire KSHG team went above and beyond the day of our wedding. Lindsey and Cassidy were never far away. They held my flowers and my dress. They never let us have an empty glass or hand. They not only served myself and my new husband all day and night, but our families as well. They constantly checked on us, and didn't even bat an eye when a certain MOB spilled her champagne all over them (sorry, Lindsey!).
Maybank Catering (a part of KSHG) knocked it out of the park. All of our guests raved about how excellent the food was. My husband and I love food, so it was very important to us that our food be super good. Everything was SO good, and don't worry! Kathleen and the team will be sure you eat on your wedding day. They were even kind of enough to pack up a whole spread of food and cake for us to enjoy after we got to our hotel.
It is hard to put into words how sincerely grateful myself and my husband are for Kathleen, Lindsey and the KSHG team. They are the most service minded individuals I've ever met, and it brings me to tears to think about how the kindness they all extended us the day of our wedding and the months leading up to it. If you want a truly unique experience and you are considering choosing The Gadsden House, do it.
My husband and I feel so fortunate that we stumbled upon The Gadsden House and the KSHG team. Thank you for making our fairytale come true!
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Kelsey Sent on 05/07/2019Best day ever.
The Gadsden House truly was the perfect venue for a Charleston wedding. We had about 90 people flying in from New England so we wanted to make sure they had a real Charleston experience. Of course, no bride wants rain on her wedding day but we made the decision to have it somewhere that would not ruin our day if it did. Not only is the inside of the home absolutely stunning but the porches are the perfect place for pictures as well. Not only does this venue cover the basics (easy parking, MORE than enough space for 120+ guest wedding, indoor and outdoor space) but it also has a few extras that can't be compared to anything else. My girls and I all arrived to the Gadsden House at 9:30am to begin getting ready. When we arrived to the gorgeous bridal suite Ash&Co had already arrived and set up. It was perfect to be able to spend the whole day at the venue and not have to worry about transporting anyone after hair & make up. We went with their in house catering team and received nothing but rave reviews from everyone. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff made us feel amazing the entire night. I don't think there was a single moment that someone was not asking me if I needed anything. We accidentally picked bridge run weekend (sorry team) and everything was still absolutely flawless. It truly was the best day ever. I can't thank Kathleen and her team enough! -
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Katie Sent on 05/05/2019Exceeded Every Expectation
Having planned a large corporate event for my company in Charleston a year prior to my engagement, I knew of quite a few event/wedding venues in the area, but when I came across the Gadsden House I was stunned (in the best way possible). Not only is it grand, beautiful, and perfectly situated in downtown Charleston, but it’s also meticulously maintained and preserved to historical perfection, from the original fire place mantles, to the beautiful chandlers and sconces, to the shrubs/landscaping outside – every aspect of The Gadsden House is absolutely stunning.
As an out-of-town bride, I had to secure a venue and a date without having actually seen the venue in person. After talking with Kathleen and reviewing the detailed brochures she emailed to me, my mind was made up. It was the perfect venue to host our close friends and family for a truly unique Charleston experience!
Throughout the planning process, I knew we were in great hands with Kathleen. She is extremely organized, transparent, responsive, and above all else, kind. The entire experience with the venue, catering and bar was such a breeze – she makes it so easy and her online proposal system was so helpful as we worked through every aspect of our event.
We had tested out a few other caterers, but Maybank (part of King Street Hospitality Group) was by and large the best. The food on our wedding day was INCREDIBLE. I still have guests reaching out to me almost a month later, telling me how it was some of the best food (note: not just “wedding food”) they have ever had! My husband and I are foodies, so the catering was very important to us, and Kathleen and her team 100 percent delivered.
But if I had to choose one thing I believe to be truly unique about The Gadsden House, Kathleen and her staff, it would be the service. Having worked in many restaurants throughout college, and as an event planner myself, there’s nothing I find more important than a five-star quality service level. If I had to rate Kathleen and her team’s service, I would give them 6 stars. I have never in my life worked with such a kind, professional and service minded staff in my entire life. They were on-top of EVERYTHING. I will never forget the moment one of the bartenders came up to me while I was eating dinner because he noticed the ice in my drink had melted. He offered to get me a new one, and when I asked him if he knew what it was, he confidently recited my drink order back to me. I was amazed! Or the time my wedding party gathered in the parking lot after the ceremony had concluded and servers came rushing out with appetizers to fuel our bridesmaids and groomsmen, putting me and my new husband at ease that our closest friends were taken care of.
We feel so incredibly lucky that we found The Gadsden House, Kathleen and her team. They made our day absolutely perfect, and we could not be more grateful. If you want to give your guests a truly unique, five-star experience, please choose the Gadsden House. I promise you are in the best hands !!!
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Jessica Sent on 04/13/2019Perfect Day!
Our wedding at The Gadsden House was truly incredible! Kathleen and the rest of the team were flawless and everyone took such great care of us and our guests. Everyone was clearly working very hard all day but had such a calm, effortless presence that made everything feel so smooth. Our families could not have been happier! Our guests were blown away by the beautiful setting of the Gadsden House. We also used the in-house catering and received SO many complements on the food. Everyone had seconds! Kathleen was always super responsive, no matter how small the question and completely gracious toward anything we asked. Our day was everything we hoped for and more! -
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Shelby Sent on 04/01/2019Perfect venue
I got married at the Gadsden House and couldn't have imagined our day anywhere else after that. Kathleen was our wedding planner and coordinator and we couldn't have done it without her. The entire planning process was incredible and not at all stressful. Kathleen is so organized and answered every question in a timely manner, providing us with opinions and advice when we needed it. The day of was beautiful and perfect. We were able to get ready in the bridal suite and had everything we needed. Our guests loved the venue and couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was. We are so happy we chose the Gadsden House and would recommend it to any couple that asked! -
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Laura Sent on 12/23/2018Stunning and stress-free
Kathleen and her team did a beautiful job planning our rehearsal and wedding! As an out of state bride, having complete confidence in our planner was priceless. We will be forever grateful! Our friends and family continue to tell us and others how impressed they were by the service and professionalism. The Gadsden is a stunning venue and Kathleen truly understood our vision from the start. We would definitely recommend this venue to anyone getting married in Charleston! -
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Savannah Sent on 10/23/2018Amazing amazing amazing!
I can not say enough wonderful things about The Gadsden House. From the first day we met Kathleen I knew we were in good hands! Kathleen responded to all of my questions within the hour 90% of the time, and if not within the hour, it was less than 24 hours later. Kathleen made the entire process so easy and so enjoyable! Our wedding could not have been more perfect. Kathleen and her team did not miss a beat. The service was SPECTACULAR.. the food was AMAZING and venue is STUNNING. It was perfect. I would plan 10 more weddings if I could do it with Kathleen and her team. I can not say thank you enough to Kathleen and her team - you all are THE BEST! -
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Brittney Sent on 11/23/2015What an amazing venue The Gadsden House was! We booked this place before it was finished with renovations and I am so glad we did. The finished product was better than I could of ever imagined. Every little detail was thought about and it really shows in the charm and character throughout the inside and outside of the home.
We had our entire wedding outside and the space was perfect for the ceremony and reception. Kathleen Shuler, our wedding planner, flipped the venue for us so after our wedding the ceremony area was turned into the Photo Booth and seating areas. Everything was set up perfectly and all of our guests were in love with the decorations and ambiance of the venue. Even though our entire wedding was outside, the inside is to die for! There are 3 other fabulous rooms that you could use, we used one for our first look and another for pictures after the wedding. There is even a bridal suite to get ready before the ceremony.
I have to give mad props to Kathleen though. Without her the venue, decorations, flowers, food, decor, everything wouldn't of been the same. Oh, I forgot to mention, we live in Nashville! I was having to plan a wedding from another state. Kathleen is so amazing at what she does that I didn't have to worry once throughout our engagement. I thought I would be so stressed out, but Kathleen took care of everything!! I cannot thank her enough for everything she did for me! If you are looking for a wedding planner you HAVE to use Kathleen!! -
Delaney Sent on 05/18/2025
No Words!!
My husband and I celebrated our wedding at the Gadsden House in April. This venue and its team are incredible. From day 1, their communication and execution were top tier, which was important to us having been from out of town! The food at this venue is DELICIOUS. Our guests were blown away and talking about our wedding for weeks following. You will not be disappointed to be married here :)
Special shout out to Leigh who was our main contact at Gadsden. She was so wonderful and really made us feel special. Thank you all!!!!! -
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