Top South Carolina Engagement Party Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Country Club

The spectacular indoor and outdoor locations on Seabrook Island are ideal for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and other special occasions. Weddings, family events, and other special events are welcome on Seabrook Island for members and non-members alike. Seabrook Island Club can help you plan the wedding of your dreams. As you and your guests enjoy the wedding of a lifetime, you will be surrounded by natural beauty and Lowcountry charm. As you exchange your vows on the Ocean Terrace, wow your guests with a backdrop of swimming dolphins, adorable shrimp boats, and breathtaking sunsets. The Club's white padded resin chairs are included in the rental of this ceremony location, which is just steps from the beach. Seabrook Island has the event rooms to fit your needs, whether you're planning a board meeting or a large family reunion. On your special day, you and your spouse can celebrate with family and friends at Seabrook Island Club in your favorite indoor or outdoor event area. The Ocean Terrace is a great place to say "I do" if you want a waterfront celebration. This stone patio is just feet away from the sand, with a sweeping vista of the glistening sea and towering palm trees. You and your guests can continue celebrating in the Atlantic Ballroom after exchanging vows. The interior is 6,000 square feet and is connected to a wrap-around terrace with ocean views. The Carolina Room, which is adjacent to the Atlantic Ballroom, is another indoor alternative. It can be used for cocktail hours, meal services, dancing, or anything in between during events with up to 50 people. Doors on either side of the room open up to the veranda, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the Carolina air. The Deveaux Room, which can accommodate up to 50 people, is also available. Over your favorite cocktails or a post-celebration breakfast, you and your loved ones can make lifelong memories. In the on-site get-ready area, you may relax and prepare with family and friends before the big day's highlights.

Allow us to host your upcoming event at Salty Oak Farm and experience authentic Charleston hospitality. You and your guests will have a lovely time at a functioning regenerative farm, whether it's for a wedding, fundraiser, baby shower, or corporate offsite! Create your wedding in a setting that is uniquely agrarian and distinctively Charleston. We are the top farm venue in Charleston, SC. Invite your visitors to a functioning, sustainable farm! Bring your family, friends, or team to Salty Oak Farm and enjoy a meeting environment unlike any other, from birthday celebrations and celebrating accomplishments to making plans for the future. Come and dine on our farmhouse lawn or exchange vows beneath the shade of majestic oak trees. The Farmhouse, which will be finished in 2021, includes space for +20 additional guests and a kitchen fit for a farm. Your upcoming event can be held on the Main Lawn and Barn. Right in the center of our lovely working farm, there is enough room to set up a tent and host a sizable event.

• Spaces for 65 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Porch at Oyster House, located in the heart of Charleston, SC, is the ideal location to celebrate your wedding with your closest friends and family. This lovely location in Charleston's Historic District lends a touch of modern elegance to the area, making it ideal for small gatherings. It features two event spaces that can be rented for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and other special occasions. This newly renovated Holy City eatery invites you and your loved ones to eat, drink, and have a good time. The Porch at Oyster House is within walking distance of some of Charleston's most prominent attractions. You can go to Joe Riley Waterfront Park, St. Philip's Church, and the City Market, to name a few, before getting to the site. Upon arrival, the rustic-meets-refined interior design will definitely attract you and your guests. The venue's welcoming ambiance is enhanced by exposed wooden paneling, eye-catching wall-mounted photos, and exquisite centerpieces. The culinary team specializes in family-style eating and offers a wide range of scrumptious Lowcountry-inspired cuisine that all of your seafood-loving guests will love. The Porch at Oyster House seats up to 65 people and is perfect for seated dinners and cocktail parties. The restaurant's inside dining room can accommodate special occasions, while the patio area can be used for alfresco activities. The menu features a wide range of Southern Seafood favorites, from shrimp and grits to Charleston-style crab cakes. To enhance your eating experience, a selection of refreshing libations can be served. On the menu, you'll find beers, wines, and liquors.

Weddings and receptions, family reunions, church picnics, birthday and anniversary celebrations, as well as corporate photo shoots and advertisements are all becoming more popular at historic locations. Consider the Museum's historic Honey Horn site for your next large event, which can accommodate parties of all kinds. Honey Horn is a Lowcountry-inspired venue nestled in a natural setting beneath 300–400-year-old Virginia live oaks coated in Spanish moss and overlooking a picturesque salt marsh. This 68-acre historic property features a 4,000-square-foot covered pavilion and a terrace with a fountain overlooking Jarvis Creek. This one-of-a-kind Lowcountry site is nestled in a natural setting among centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, providing the ideal background for any event. Choose to hold your ceremony among the oaks, which is a classic Lowcountry scene. Several spots on the Honey Horn property provide a lovely and unique backdrop for your wedding. This one-of-a-kind Lowcountry site is nestled in a natural setting among centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, providing the ideal background for any event. Choose to hold your ceremony among the oaks, which is a classic Lowcountry scene. Several spots on the Honey Horn property provide a lovely and unique backdrop for your wedding. The 68 acres along Jarvis Creek, located in the heart of the island, offer elegance in the natural beauty of the setting. On the Fiddler Crab Boardwalk, enjoy your "first look" while watching the spartina grass, birds, and the daily tide rise and fall. The Osprey Outlook boardwalk highlights the setting sun at its best during the sunset, making for a wonderful photo opportunity.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Stables at Boals Farm, located just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, is an authentic functioning horse farm that used to grow sugar cane and refine it into cane syrup. Mr. Ronald M. Boals, Sr. created the Boals Family Farm in 1965, carrying on a long line of family roots in the farming, culinary, and equestrian professions that stretch back to the 1800s. The property's authenticity is evident; the structures that embellish Boals Farm were made with lumber milled from the property's trees, and the ancient syrup kettle in the Syrup House has been in the Boals family since the 1800s. Mr. Boals, Sr. started the farm with a four-generation dedication, which is today led by Mr. Tommy Ray Boals, Sr. Tommy Boals, a native of Charleston and a graduate of Moultrie High School, is dedicated to cultivating and preserving this priceless piece of family history. With a member of the Boals Family aiding you to make your event special, that enthusiasm will transcend to any event conducted at The Stables at Boals Farm. This unknown corner of heaven is the ideal location for your next gathering. The rustic, natural ambiance is ideal for all types of events, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, oyster roasts, and pig plucking. This unspoiled yet well-kept location provides the ideal lowcountry setting for friendly hospitality, terrific company, and unforgettable experiences. Come to Boals Farm and see The Stables... As soon as you step onto the property, you'll see an event that has only existed in your imagination come to life. The tranquil atmosphere will put you at ease right away because it is so relaxing. It's a place where history collides with nature, and your event preparation is handled by a team that is just as passionate about your big day as you are. Mr. Ronald M. Boals, Srenthusiasm .'s for Boals Farm has been passed down through the generations, and you will notice it when you visit. This is the venue for you if you're seeking for a fantastic barn or farm wedding/event location with Charleston charm and rustic appeal.

• Spaces for 210-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District offers inviting and innovative spaces for group gatherings, meetings, and events. Located in the heart of the Upper King Historic District, our hotel provides exclusive access to Sterling Hall, a unique 8,500-square-foot space centered around the elegant Grand Magnolia Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows. Perfect for corporate meetings, training classes, group gatherings, social events, and incentive trips, this Charleston venue creates the ideal backdrop. Sitting right between Museum Row and the Restaurant District, our hotel is in the best location in Historic Charleston. Memorable wedding celebrations start at the Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District. You’ll want to say “I do” in the most unforgettable location in Charleston. We offer two different overnight accommodations to choose from for your guests and bridal party; from spacious guest rooms with separate sleeping and living areas to fully equipped suites. Book your room block at Hyatt Place today and keep the entire wedding party together. From menus to color schemes, your wedding day is about your choices. Your assigned Catering Manager will assist with all aspects of your special day. We can customize each detail of your special day. View our catering menu to get started. Whether you are planning a corporate gathering, family reunion, or social event, you will receive customized service and beautiful accommodations for your meeting or event in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District. Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District features flexible meeting space in Sterling Hall and Grand Magnolia Ballroom. Our meeting and events team will work with you to manage your event from beginning to end and ensure your audiovisual needs, catering services, exhibit hall and group room reservations needs are met.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Larkin's Sawmill is a historic event venue in Greenville, South Carolina's North Main area, just minutes from downtown. Housed in a restored century-old sawmill, the space retains original architectural character — exposed brick walls, polished hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, a rustic sawdust silo, and strung Edison bulbs — paired with modern amenities for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. The venue offers two indoor spaces, the Main Room and the Patio Room, which can be booked separately or combined for larger events. The enclosed Patio Room can open into an airy, open-air setting, while an expansive outdoor lawn accommodates tented cocktail receptions or outdoor ceremonies, complete with a fire pit for s'mores stations. Altogether, Larkin's Sawmill accommodates up to 300 guests for a standing reception or 200 for a seated dinner. Full-service catering comes from Larkin's Catering, with chef-inspired menus ranging from grazing tables to plated dinners. Rentals include tables and chairs, standard tableware, and WiFi and audiovisual equipment, and the venue offers exclusive access to a bridal suite along with a full parking lot for guests.

One of the most stately and exquisitely designed historic homes in Charleston, South Carolina, is the Governor Thomas Bennett House, which was built around the year 1825. It is available for use in a variety of settings, including business gatherings, private parties, luncheons, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The Governor Thomas Bennett House is a stunning and historic location that embraces all of the allure that historic Charleston has to offer. Whether you are planning a grand wedding or an intimate elopement, the Governor Thomas Bennett House is an excellent choice. Your outdoor wedding ceremony will look picture-perfect when held in our Crescent Garden, which features a pineapple fountain and is shaded by an oak tree that is more than 200 years old. Immediately after the ceremony, the attendees will be welcomed into the House for the cocktail hour. The reception will take place outside on the Side Lawn, which is located next to the Crescent Garden. On the day of the wedding, the home and grounds are available for use by the wedding party and guests in their entirety. The appropriate area for you to get ready for your big day is provided by a Bridal Suite located on the second level and a "Man Cave" located on the ground floor for the groom. You may hold a huge celebration on the Side Lawn, a smaller reception with cocktails on the Piazza, or a seated meal in the Crescent Garden surrounding the fountain. There are several possibilities available for your upcoming gathering at the Governor Thomas Bennett House. The House is situated in the heart of the downtown area, a short distance away from the majority of the city's main hotels, convention centers, and points of interest. Our conference room has recently undergone renovations, and as a result, it now offers a meeting space that is both historic and distinctive. The Bennett House Conference Room is found on the ground level right off the courtyard, and it provides a quiet area for your board or committee to meet with a group capacity of up to 24 persons. A wireless and audiovisual connection, facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities, and complimentary parking close to the House provide the ideal environment for meeting the requirements of your group or organization to the fullest extent. The House, the Piazza, and the Courtyard all offer separate areas that may be used for meals and receptions respectively.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Event Halls at Greer City Hall offer a flexible meeting and reception space inside the City of Greer's municipal building in downtown Greer. One hall provides 1,500 square feet on its own, and soundproofed partitions allow it to expand to as much as 4,500 square feet across two adjoining lobby areas — a range suited to everything from a small business meeting to a large wedding reception. The halls come equipped with lighting and audio-visual technology built into the space itself, including projectors and screens stored above the ceiling that drop down when needed. The location is centrally placed between Greenville and Spartanburg with easy access to Highway 29, Interstate 85, and the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, and the halls overlook Greer City Park and its fountain and waterfall pool.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Event Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

Surrounded by lush botanical gardens and remarkable wildlife, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden provides a distinctive setting for weddings, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, and private celebrations in Columbia, South Carolina. From elegant indoor venues to picturesque outdoor spaces, each event is enhanced by customizable catering, dedicated planning services, and optional animal experiences that create unforgettable moments for guests.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A day as big as life deserves a big enough environment to inspire it. Peek beyond the conventional into our stunning wedding venue in Charleston for couples with their own unique style. Allow us to turn one of your most anticipated days into a flawless moment in time. It will be more than you expected until every aspect is perfect. Accept the seemingly impossible and allow us to make your special day everything you could have imagined. An amazing backdrop sets the stage for your tale and every detail—from the outfit to the reception decor—on one of the most anticipated days of your life. It will be all you've ever dreamed of and more. And everything else you didn't think was feasible. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Charleston sets the tone for something special. The distinctive Élevé Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge, with its rich palette of colors and textures, elegant, contemporary design, original art, and the funky Élevé Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge, create scenery unlike any other. The ambience of a central city centerpiece and its award-winning architecture, the seamless execution of every detail from our Grand Performers, and the captivating ambiance that pervades every unique nook are what wow our wedding clients. This is not a wedding hotel for individuals who expect things to be done the same way they've always been done. This is for individuals who wish to get out of their comfort zone and try something new. We provide an eclectic Bohemian experience that combines classic European elegance with an artistic edge that no one else can match. You'll see it in our hotel and sense it in our demeanor; things are different here. The sleek ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, airy private terrace, and edgy guest rooms at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston are anything but conventional. And there's an additional gem down every hallway, across every open space—paintings and sculptures by renowned artists, as well as decor from around the world—the ideal backdrop for your wedding album.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Hopsewee Plantation is an 18th-century rice plantation house on the North Santee River in South Carolina's Lowcountry, between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. Built around 1740, the main house is a National Historic Landmark and the birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence — a history that gives the setting a rare sense of occasion for weddings and private events. The home retains its original character, with a black cypress structure, heart-pine flooring, hand-carved molding, and wide center halls on each floor. The grounds sit along the river beneath centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, with wooded trails and multiple outdoor ceremony locations for couples planning a wedding. The River Oak Cottage Tea Room serves as the venue's dining and catering space, hosting seated dinners, showers, and rehearsal dinners, with alfresco dining available on the grounds for additional guests. All catering is prepared on-site in Hopsewee's professional kitchen, and wedding rentals include use of the historic plantation house for the bridal party to dress, a parquet dance floor, and tables, linens, and chairs.

• Spaces for 160 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Anchor Room is a prominent event venue with stunning waterfront views, a diverse food, and elegant décor. With two cocktail balconies overlooking the Wando River, the second floor room can accommodate up to 160 guests. Guests can also hold their ceremony outside, in the adjacent waterfront gazebo. The Anchor Room's Australian Cypress floors and cypress trim match the seaside location. The area includes full audio/visual capabilities for displaying visitors' images or films, as well as a variety of music genres available on demand. From a wide-ranging event menu, the Anchor Room chef and his staff can suit your culinary needs. Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduations, club meetings, holiday parties, and any other event requiring spectacular views, a fantastic venue, and great food and beverages should consider the Anchor Room. Please contact us if you'd like to plan a tour or an event. The Anchor Room at Wando River Grill is a waterfront venue in North Mt. Pleasant, located at the Wando River Marina. The Anchor Room offers amazing views of the Wando River from its lovely second-floor waterfront setting. The Anchor Room has a Cypress floor and two outside cocktail balconies, totaling 3,000 square feet. This unique event area includes several video displays and audio-visual equipment, as well as fully changeable lighting to suit any mood. We're one of the few reception sites in the Charleston area where the bridal party and guests can come and depart by boat. Cocktail tables, dining tables, and banquet seating are included in our room rental rate. We also have a waterfront gazebo for outdoor ceremonies and a dressing suite for the wedding party!

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Harborside East is a waterfront venue located on Patriot's Point in Charleston and is considered to be the best in the city. With its breathtaking views of the Charleston skyline and harbor, it's an excellent choice for couples who want an elegant wedding with an outdoor ceremony on the water at the Charleston Harbor Hotel. Inside, the contemporary building boasts marble accents, sophisticated lighting, and panoramic views of the Ravenel Bridge, which is a landmark in the city. With four waterfront ceremony locations and a banquet facility with ample space for dancing, cocktails, and conversation, Harborside can accommodate weddings of all sizes. Your guests will be able to enjoy drinks while taking in the views of the harbor from the stainless steel indoor and outdoor bars. The banquet hall is made more spacious by the use of floor-to-ceiling glass windows. After 11 p.m., all amplified music must be turned off in public places. After 9 p.m., all outdoor amplified music must be turned off. If necessary, we can close off a portion of our patio with exterior flaps that can be lowered from the outside. It is necessary to have a LICENSED day of event coordinator. Neither a member of the wedding party nor a guest at the wedding may be this individual. A month before the event, they must provide a copy of their driver's license and meet with the venue manager to sign our coordinator agreement. Requests for recommendations for coordinators will be gladly accommodated by the venue. The host is required to provide Harborside with a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $500,000 (minimum), with Harborside East named as an additional insured party on the policy.

A gathering at Brookgreen Gardens, with its imposing live oaks and renowned sculpture collection, will be a treasured memory of a setting that combines art and nature. Whether it's a once-in-a-lifetime personal or social gathering, a business conference, or an annual corporate retreat, Brookgreen's team of creative and experienced specialists will help you create an exceptional event. The ability to hold an event in the Gardens is a perk available only to members. To reserve your date, you must have a current President's Council membership, which can be increased if necessary to satisfy the site rental requirement. We encourage you to get in touch with Anna Lovell, Manager of Weddings and Private Events, at (843) 235-6017 or via our contact form to learn more about the options and scheduling that are available to make your special day better than you could have imagined. The venue or garden space you choose, the expected number of guests, and the date of your event will all affect the rental/site expenses.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Cross Creek Plantation is a private club and event venue in Seneca, South Carolina, built around a P.B. Dye-designed golf course that opened in 1990. The property takes its name from three creeks — Perkins, Reedy Fork, and Coneross — that wind through what was once rolling farmland, and its 15,000-square-foot clubhouse now anchors weddings, receptions, and corporate gatherings alongside the club's golf and social life. The clubhouse offers a variety of areas for hosting events, from the upstairs Plantation View Room and its adjoining veranda to the downstairs Bogey Bar and Grill with its own veranda. Hosts can book select rooms or the entire clubhouse, allowing the space to flex from an intimate gathering to a large celebration. A scenic rear lawn extends events outdoors under a tent or open sky, with views over the golf course, while dedicated locker rooms and lounges give wedding parties a place to get ready. Cross Creek pairs its event spaces with in-house catering and bar service, offering everything from hors d'oeuvres packages and carving stations to full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus for hosted events.

• Spaces for 20-320 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

Cooperative Conference Center (formerly known as the Columbia Conference Center) is a 40,000-square-foot event facility located near I-20 and I-26 in Columbia, South Carolina, offering ballrooms, classroom and meeting areas, and outdoor patios for business, wedding, and social events. Moveable air walls insulate meeting rooms from neighboring events, and the facility is outfitted with the latest meeting and presentation technology, along with easy access and on-site parking. The venue's Grand Ballroom offers 20,000 square feet of meeting space along with multiple additional meeting rooms, all featuring state-of-the-art lighting and audio-visual capabilities. Its reception and registration area is a 5,000-square-foot marbled gallery with a digital grand piano, suited to socials, receptions, vendor displays, and conferences, while a large boardroom comfortably seats 20 for smaller meetings and includes complimentary wireless internet and a refreshment area. In-house professional catering rounds out the offering, with a catering team preparing everything from hors d'oeuvre buffets to plated upscale dinners for weddings, corporate meetings, trade shows, galas, and other social gatherings. Each event is paired with a dedicated event planner as a single point of contact from planning through event day.

a spot where you can unwind and create memories with friends and family while being surrounded by the beauty of nature! Outdoor and indoor weddings, indoor meetings, and special milestone events can all be held at Catawba Falls Events. At Catawba Falls Events, we host beautiful weddings all throughout the year, utilizing both our indoor and outdoor spaces. Our building was built to take full advantage of the open-air freshness of spring and summer as well as the crisp light and cozy warmth of fall and winter. Planning a weekend team-building event, corporate retreat, or significant business meeting? Any kind of business outing can be held against the backdrop of Catawba Falls Events. To interact with your coworkers and unplug from the distractions of daily life, come enjoy a break from your regular work setting on our generously sized grounds. Catawba Falls Events can gladly host any unique occasion, whether it's for your prospective in-laws or that memorable birthday. Our space was meticulously created for hassle-free gatherings of any size.

The historic Victorian home that is now used as a private event venue can be found close to Myrtle Beach. It was constructed in 1910 by a local sea merchant named Clarence McCorsley for his new bride, Essie Bessent-McCorsley, with the intention of becoming the house of her dreams. This is where they brought up their four lovely children. You and your guests will be able to enjoy award-winning gourmet cuisine in a setting that is both unique and charming for a variety of events, including baby showers, birthday parties, family reunions, wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions. Our staff is highly experienced and professional, and they will work closely with you to make your event into a sophisticated, stress-free, one-of-a-kind celebration that is both contemporary and classic in equal measure. Feel free to contact our Event Coordinator Amy at any time by calling or texting her at (843) 254-4652 with any questions or to make an appointment for a virtual or in-person tour!

By unpacking your luggage at the opulent 1846 house at 50 Hasell Street, you may begin your wedding week in the center of historic Charleston. The Parsonage in Charleston is the more popular name for this distinctive location, which permits weekly rentals in a lovely residential area. There is no justification for leaving behind friends, family, or bridesmaids. Members of the wedding party who want to participate in and enjoy the final preparations can stay in one of three tastefully equipped bedrooms. There is no better location to unwind after unpacking than on one of the two piazzas or in the magnificent English-style garden. When you're ready to get some exercise, you'll discover that the city's well-known Market, which is where many carriage firms are based, is just a block away. The ancient Dock Street Theatre, which is close to the Parsonage, is one of the many historical places that are accessible to the general public. You are surrounded by some of the top eateries in the city as well!