The Best Wedding Venues in Harleyville, SC

The Best Wedding Venues in Harleyville, SC

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9 Wedding Venues in Harleyville, SC

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Francis Marion Hotel 

4.9

Charleston, SC
  • Up to 500 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Since it originally opened its doors over 90 years ago, the Francis Marion Hotel has been the epicenter of weddings and social events in Charleston society. The tradition of elegance and grandeur live on in two of the most elegant ballrooms in Charleston. With unique features like antique chandeliers, 20-foot high ceilings, monumental windows, and marble accented fireplaces, the Francis Marion Hotel provides the ideal location for a romantic Charleston wedding. Let us show you why generations of Charlestonians continue to select the Francis Marion Hotel for their wedding festivities.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Private area for the wedding party
  • Provides catering services

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
The team at the Francis Marion Hotel was an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication was prompt, attentive, and highly detailed throughout the entire planning process. The venue itself is large, elegant, and impeccably clean - the perfect backdrop for our special day. They were extremely accommodating, working closely with my mother and other guests who had major food intolerance issues. The hotel also provided amazing vendor referrals that helped make our wedding day run seamlessly. I cannot recommend the Francis Marion Hotel highly enough to any couple looking for a beautiful, stress-free venue with a top-notch staff.
Eliana C., 7 months ago
Halls Signature Events 

5.0

Charleston, SC
  • Up to 125 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Halls Signature Events is our private dining and event venue for the award-winning restaurant Halls Chophouse, The Charleston Steakhouse. Whether your event is held in our lovely historic venue at 5 Faber Street in downtown Charleston, or we bring our private chef services to your home or offsite event, you and your guests will be treated to Halls' renowned service and the quality you have come to expect from our restaurants. This refurbished historic warehouse features a cool brick façade, inset with multiple windows and large, natural wood doors. Inside, you’ll find more exposed brick, arched doorways, a fully-equipped marble bar, commercial kitchen, and a mezzanine level set with plush lounge furniture. Get as creative as you like with this eclectic space—your rental agreement doesn’t require you to use specified vendors, so you're free to design your own décor, flowers, and room layouts, and use the facility in whatever way suits your vision.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Has a luxe vibe
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Does not allow pets
Not only is this event space incredibly gorgeous but the event director, Emily Schultz, was the most helpful and professional that lead to a stress-free wedding experience. The space contains a large entry, spacious bar, beautiful main room, and a lounge and loft. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with brick, dark woods, green, and gold in a romantic and elegant way. There's tile and wood floors with decorated walls that made this area so much more appealing than an empty banquet hall. Emily communicated with me through email and phone quickly, often, and professionally. She was the biggest help to this out of town bride! Her and her team put on an amazing event down to personalized menus and beyond excellent service from the bartenders to the many servers. Our guests also told us that the filet they had was the best they ever had! We had 60 guests and had plenty of room for a dance floor, dj, and photobooth area. We did our cocktail hour and reception here. I could not recommend Halls enough!
Brianna L., 10 months ago
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Seabrook Island Club 

5.0

Johns Island, SC
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $9,998

*Due to a considerable number of bookings, we will not be accepting any more weddings for 2023. * We are booking weddings for 2024 currently. The Seabrook Island Club, located just miles from historic Charleston, South Carolina, is pleased to host weddings and events for club members and non-members (no club sponsorship is necessary). Come for our unparalleled oceanfront wedding venue and beautiful club house reception rooms and stay for the championship golf and tennis, great dining and miles of pristine beaches.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Pets can join the celebration
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Limited cleanup and setup services
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
Awarded Best of Zola
Our team executes about sixty weddings per year all around Charleston and Seabrook Island Club is one of our very favorite venues! Their staff makes weddings a breeze because it is all about teamwork and providing the best experience to the client and all guests - we would absolutely recommend this beautiful venue and hardworking staff to any couple looking for a stunning, RELAXING wedding day!
Yoj Events, 4 years ago
WedEscapes 
Hanahan, SC
  • Up to 50 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,200

WedEscapes offers elegant micro wedding and elopement packages at private wedding/event venues for couples desiring to be married, but can not afford, or do not desire, an expensive or large wedding and reception. Our micro weddings accommodate no more than 23 guests. The setting at most of the venues will be outside at privately owned vacation homes, beaches, parks, or in outdoor country settings, which are managed by our premiere partner, TGI Property Management & Consulting, LLC, who manages a portfolio of vacations rentals throughout South Carolina including; Charleston, Columbia, and Greenwood.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Creates a sense of togetherness
  • Has an intimate feel for a small guest list
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • No free parking
  • Can not accomodate large big events
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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The Cedar Room 
Charleston, SC
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $30,000

The Cedar Room at Mercantile and Mash, located in the celebrated Cigar Factory, is an open and airy space featuring historic wood columns, hardwood floors and original elements of the circa 1881 building. The walls consist of rustic brick and floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal a view of the architecturally acclaimed Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The 8,000-square-foot private event venue can accommodate parties and celebrations of up to 500 guests, from intimate cocktail receptions to seated dinners for 300 guests. The space features a bridal suite, built-in bar, and a courtyard with 1,500 square feet of additional event space. Onsite parking for guests is available after 5:00 pm.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Versatile for various event styles
  • Historic touches

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • No on-site guest accommodations
The Restoration Hotel 
Charleston, SC
  • Up to 50 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

The Restoration is a boutique hotel, rooftop restaurant, tranquil spa, grab-and-go coffee shop, and luxury retail store that revives forgotten traditions. After examining elements of culture, nature, and history from the surrounding region, The Restoration revives forgotten traditions for the modern elite traveler. Never a replication, these customs are thoughtfully curated and current. The Restoration extracts and redefines local heritage, and translates it into a contemporary, luxurious hospitality experience.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Private area for the wedding party
  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Dance floor not included
  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • Can not accomodate large big events
The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston 
Charleston, SC
  • Up to 120 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $15,000

WEDDINGS FOREVER STARTS HERE. A day that’s larger than life deserves a space grand enough to inspire it. For couples with a style all their own, peek beyond the ordinary into our breathtaking wedding venue in Charleston. Let us transform one of the most anticipated days of your life into a perfect moment in time. When every detail is just right, it will be more than you imagined. Embrace the seemingly impossible and let us make your day everything you never thought possible. - Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points - Professional ceremony coordination by one of our preferred vendor wedding coordinators (recommended) - Complimentary infused water service - Ceremony rehearsal

Why you'll love this venue

  • Multiple event spaces
  • Offers convenient lodging options
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
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Tides Folly Beach 
Folly Beach, SC
  • Up to 180 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Experience the very best of Folly Beach wedding venues at Tides Folly Beach. Tides is the premier oceanfront property for Folly Beach weddings. We have everything you need to make your big day everything you’ve ever imagined… and as original, as you are. With its coastal charm and miles of golden beaches, it’s no surprise Folly Beach is a popular spot for beach weddings. Our event professionals can make sure your wedding goes exactly as you dreamed. A wedding at Tides Folly Beach means a unique destination, an uncommon experience, and an unforgettable event that people will be talking about for years to come.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Flexible event spaces
  • Pets can join the celebration
  • Offers full-service amenities

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No on-site bridal suite
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available

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About wedding venues in Harleyville, SC

Why Is South Carolina the Perfect Wedding Destination?

South Carolina offers a wedding landscape that's truly unforgettable. You'll find historic Charleston mansions with breathtaking 18th-century architecture, oak-lined plantation entrances that create dramatic photo opportunities, and Lowcountry waterfront settings showcasing spectacular marsh views. Looking for variety? The state delivers everything from coastal properties with sweeping Atlantic Ocean panoramas to secluded barrier island venues that capture South Carolina's natural beauty at its finest. June tops the popularity charts for venue inquiries despite the summer heat; those coastal sea breezes make all the difference.

What's the Average Cost of a Wedding Venue in South Carolina?

Wedding venues in South Carolina typically run about $7,821, eating up roughly 17% of your total wedding budget. That's actually a better deal than the national benchmark of $6,500-$12,000 which usually claims 25% of total costs. Expect to pay between $7,000 and $8,600 for most venues across the state. Charleston commands premium prices for its historic charm while venues in the Midlands region offer more budget-friendly options without sacrificing quality.

Total wedding budget by guest count:

  • 50 guests: $19,875
  • 100 guests: $32,963
  • 150 guests: $45,268
  • 200 guests: $56,268
  • 250 guests: $67,269
  • 300 guests: $78,269

Where Can You Find Accessible Wedding Venues in South Carolina?

Riverain Farm in Travelers Rest features wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the property along with spacious outdoor patios and convenient parking. The Oaks Wedding Venue in Anderson gives you multiple accessible ceremony settings including their signature Oak Terrace with specially reinforced pathways. Bent Creek Farm in Belton provides five different ceremony sites plus a climate-controlled barn that comfortably seats up to 200 guests. For urban elegance Hotel Bennett includes thoroughly accessible facilities throughout its ballroom setting letting everyone participate fully in your celebration.

Which South Carolina Venues Offer Outstanding Culinary Experiences?

The Gadsden House in downtown Charleston breaks the "wedding food" stereotype with exceptional cuisine that guests will actually remember. Lowndes Grove along the Ashley River produces restaurant-quality dishes from their in-house kitchen that specializes in locally-sourced seafood prepared with flair. Cannon Green delivers seasonal menus spanning coastal Italian to South Carolina favorites giving you flexibility to match your personal taste. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens pairs its stunning setting with high-quality catering options that complement the elegant surroundings rather than just filling plates.

How Can Technology Enhance Remote Participation at South Carolina Venues?

While specific tech features aren't highlighted for South Carolina venues properties like Seabrook Island Club Hotel Bennett The Cliffs and Hewitt Oaks could potentially integrate enhanced virtual experiences for your guests. Look for venues willing to accommodate interactive live streaming options virtual reality experiences or digital activities that truly engage remote attendees. The best venues go beyond simple video streaming to create meaningful connections for loved ones who can't attend in person.

What Should You Budget for Your South Carolina Wedding?

For a typical 150-guest wedding averaging $45,268 you'll want to distribute your funds strategically across these key vendors:

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total Budget
Venue$7,82117%
Catering$6,25714%
Florists$5,68813%
Bar Services$5,00611%
Photographers$3,8328%
Videographers$3,6838%
Planners$2,4895%
Bands and DJs$1,4903%
Cakes and desserts$1,3513%
Hair & Makeup$5591%

What Questions Should You Ask Before Booking a South Carolina Venue?

Ask about exclusive catering requirements since historic venues often limit kitchen facilities for preservation reasons. Get clarity on exact rental periods as many venues offer limited time windows instead of full-day access which affects your timeline. Understand capacity limitations particularly for historic properties with preservation restrictions that might impact your guest list. Request specifics on accessibility features beyond basic ADA compliance to ensure all guests feel welcome. For waterfront venues inquire about preferred tent vendors for rain contingencies; you'll want options that complement the setting while providing proper protection.

How Do Seasonal Considerations Affect South Carolina Venue Selection?

Charleston faces hurricane risk from June through November with August bringing peak humidity that can challenge outdoor events. Greenville venues enjoy cooler temperatures than coastal locations giving you more comfort flexibility during summer months. June leads venue inquiry timing despite potential heat challenges because coastal venues benefit from refreshing sea breezes that inland locations can't match. Smart couples look for venues with climate-controlled backup options; an essential feature given South Carolina's sometimes unpredictable summer weather patterns that can shift from perfect to problematic quickly.

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