Top Awendaw Venues

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Poogan's Courtyard is a full-service historic event space in Charleston. In the center of downtown Charleston, our unique event space is ideal for luxury events and unforgettable meetings. The "Poogan's" name is synonymous with quality, thanks to Poogan's Hospitality Group, the creators of the iconic Poogan's Porch, Poogan's Smokehouse, and Poogan's Southern Kitchen. Whether you're attending a corporate event, organizing a wedding reception, or commemorating a special occasion, our full-service approach is simple, uncomplicated, and backed by decades of hospitality experience. The location of your "I do" should be as unique as the love you share. The charm of Charleston serves as the backdrop for your big day at Poogan's Courtyard. Your wedding day will be as unique as it is unforgettable thanks to our endless layout options and extensive catering menu. With our full-service options, all you have to worry about is the guest list; we'll take care of the rest. Poogan's Courtyard is also a great place to hold your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, bachelorette brunch, or farewell brunch after the wedding. Poogan's Courtyard offers a contemporary and stylish location to host your next event, from graduation celebrations to family reunions to birthdays and bachelorette brunches. Our downtown Charleston location is ideal for your guests, since it is just a short walk from surrounding hotels, shopping, and attractions. If you choose to join with Poogan's Courtyard for a corporate luncheon, a networking event, a business dinner, or your annual Christmas party, you will undoubtedly make an impression. You need a staff you can trust to handle the specifics when it comes to entertaining in a business setting. We'll professionally handle everything else behind the scenes as you focus on expanding your agenda and customer roster.

Let Charleston's sweetheart of locally sourced Southern Cuisine be the home to your next get together. No matter the occasion, The Macintosh can accommodate a variety of corporate and social events including but not limited to private dinners, cocktails receptions, business luncheons, wedding celebrations and more.

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.

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!

The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar located in an old bank in Charleston, SC. Our menu celebrates the “merroir” of the Coastal Carolinas and the East Coast, and we strive to support local and regional fishermen, crabbers, oystermen, farmers and producers. From the same team behind FIG, our approach is recognizable: we aim to pair great food with great drink and friendly, detailed service. At The Ordinary, we do so against the backdrop of an historical Charleston building that has been transformed into a high energy, bustling American brasserie.

• Spaces for 12-40 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Event Spaces

The experience at 82 Queen is the peak of the Lowcountry. From the moment your guests walk inside our historic restaurant, they will feel as if they have gone back in time. For a typical Lowcountry occasion, many of our gorgeously designed dining rooms date back to the early 1700s. Original artwork by late Charleston artist John Carroll Doyle adorns our walls, creating the perfect Lowcountry atmosphere in each dining area. In the midst of our restaurant, a 300-year-old enormous Magnolia tree stands tall, surrounded by a turn-of-the-century courtyard that features Charleston's most charming, scenic backdrop. Our distinctive Lowcountry cuisine, which was originally pioneered right beneath our roof, is a perfect match for our 300-year-old address. Serve award-winning delicacies made by our seasoned Chef and presented with nothing but Southern charm to your guests. Whether you're throwing a private party, a rehearsal dinner, a wedding reception, a baby shower, an anniversary, or a birthday celebration, 82 Queen will make sure every detail is taken care of! Trista Hoffman, our Special Events Coordinator, will ensure that your next event is a success. Three restaurateurs developed a vision in 1982 to create a dining experience that was uniquely "Charleston," with a focus on fresh, local cuisine and courteous service. They had the perfect location in the Historic French Quarter, with three buildings and a garden courtyard, but they couldn't come up with a name. With the urgency of launching looming, Harvey Poole, Joe Sliker, and Chef Steve Kish agreed to name the restaurant after the street location. As a result, one of Charleston's oldest and most renowned restaurants was born... Queen number 82! One may imagine that a 39-year-old spectacular original would be lost in the shuffle as Charleston's culinary culture gains international attention and hot young chefs launch trendy new restaurants. Customers seeking an authentic Lowcountry experience continue to fill 82 Queen's 11 dining rooms as it sticks to its original objective of serving fresh local cuisine.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

For groups of 40 to 80 people, the entire restaurant can be reserved for the evening. Depending on the day and time of year, food and beverage minimums range from $14,000 to $25,000. A cocktail party can accommodate groups of 80-100 people, however a seated meal can only accommodate 80 people. Unfortunately, groups of 21-40 people cannot be accommodated. Because the patio is not an all-weather patio, it cannot be hired or reserved, and its availability cannot be guaranteed. Michael Toscano, a co-founder, grew up wanting to be a professional golfer but discovered his passion for cooking while working at a golf club in high school. Michael won a scholarship to attend an American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship held by North Carolina's legendary Pinehurst Resort, rather than pursue a golf career. He relocated to New York City after graduating and worked at Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery before landing a job as a sous chef at Mario Batali's Babbo at the age of 21. Michael was named executive chef at Eataly's Manzo, the Italian food mecca's fine-dining restaurant, after four years at the famed restaurant. He opened Perla, a modern Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, as the Chef/Owner in 2012, and it has garnered numerous honors, including Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America, New York Times Two Stars, and Time Out New York Best Italian Restaurant. Michael eventually took over the kitchens at Jeffrey's Grocery, a seafood restaurant, and Montmartre, a modern French cafe, both of which are part of Happy Cooking Hospitality. Michael has been named a "New York Rising Star" by StarChefs.com, a Zagat 30 Under 30 semifinalist, and a semifinalist in the James Beard "Rising Star Chef" competition. He is also a member of the Williams Sonoma Chefs' Collective. Michael and his wife Caitlin came to Charleston, South Carolina with their two children Julian and Marley in the summer of 2015 to begin the next chapter of their lives. Caitlin Toscano, Farfalle’s other co-founder, grew up in the Pennsylvania mountains and moved to the sandy beaches of Miami when she was 16 years old. She has been a dedicated member of the hotel sector since graduating from Johnson and Wales University with a culinary arts degree, and she has been driven from the start. It was only the beginning when she finished her externship at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, where she met Michael. She and Michael packed their belongings into a minivan and drove to New York City after cooking their way through the resort. Caitlin immediately established herself as a front-of-house operations specialist. She's worked at some of New York City's most prestigious restaurants, including Tom Colicchio's flagship Craft and Thomas Keller's 3 Michelin-starred Per Se. She went on to work as the opening General Manager of Eataly NYC's fine dining restaurant, Manzo, where she swiftly raised the service standards at Mario Batali's 4 New York Times starred Italian restaurant, Del Posto. She took a brief career break at the moment to focus on parenthood, but she is thrilled to be managing at her own restaurant once more.

DeBordieu, a place steeped in history, has housed a select few affluent people for more than two centuries. Families still appreciate it today because of its beautiful yet laid-back Lowcountry appeal. DeBordieu offers a really exceptional private club experience since it combines man-made and natural features. No matter which site you select—the opulence of the Clubhouse or the more laid-back Pavilion at the beach—the DeBordieu Club's team of highly qualified experts will make sure your event is unforgettable. DeBordieu Club appreciates nature's beauty, and we would love for you to visit our little corner of heaven on your most memorable day! We have an interior space as well as three outside venues for wedding celebrations. At one of our stunning locations, you can have the wedding ceremony of your dreams, complete with up to 200 chairs and an on-site wedding planner. In the event of bad weather, a backup indoor location will be held.

Weddings and other significant life events can be hosted at the historic Union Station building, which is situated in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina. As two families come together, this open warehouse property works well for both large and small gatherings to celebrate the occasion. This venue is able to host a wide variety of events, from small, private ceremonies to elaborate, ballroom-style receptions. The Union Station is a venue for events that is approximately 7,500 square feet in size and has two event spaces. A cocktail hour would be a wonderful event to host in the bar room's splendid space. You and your loved ones will be able to celebrate your love story while mingling and toasting in this space that is 1,500 square feet in size. Additionally, guests staying in this room have access to the bridal suite mezzanine lounge, which looks down on the bar below. The large main event hall is an excellent location for occasions such as ceremonies, banquets, and receptions that continue late into the evening.

The imposing Hibernian Hall is undoubtedly not an exception, as are many of Charleston's most illustrious public structures. Many of the biggest events in our nation's history were launched from these locations. It's possible for visitors to Charleston to pass by this regal but generally conservative building due to its prominent location along Meeting Street, in the center of the historic district, and next to the breathtakingly gorgeous Washington Square Park. The fact remains that, like many of Charleston's buildings, this attractive structure has a rich history as the site of one of the most important political party conventions in history. Hibernian Hall is one of ancient Charleston's most underrated but intrinsically fascinating sights due to its past and stylistically distinctive architecture. Hibernian Hall, a prominent location in the center of the historic district, is a must-see on any walking tour of downtown Charleston. Reach out today to discuss hosting your next event at this beautiful historical site.

For more than 150 years, Historic Colonial Lake has been a well-liked gathering and recreation area on the peninsula of Charleston. All throughout the day, people jog and stroll around the park. This tidal pond is frequently used by fishermen. The park contains a lot of open green space, a seating wall along Rutledge Avenue, and various benches. One of Charleston's prominent public areas underwent a $5.9 million restoration, which was completed in early June 2016 to great fanfare by the Charleston Parks Conservancy. The Conservancy and the City of Charleston collaborated on the project as a public-private collaboration. Work on the project was started by the Conservancy and its Park Angel volunteers in the gardens surrounding the lake. 20,000 new plants were initially brought to the park by the Conservancy. The Conservancy preserved the love of history in the Lowcountry while introducing a fresh horticultural aesthetic to Colonial Lake. The ultimate objective was to design a garden that changes with the seasons and captures the history and natural beauty of the Lowcountry as well as some of Charleston. Major open space, more trees for shade, improved pathways, and more area for walking and running are some of the park's additional advantages. The number of places for tourists to rest and take in the view of the lake and gardens has increased substantially in the new park, which includes roughly three times as many benches and a seat wall along Rutledge Avenue.

At the vacation spot that offers everything, the resort, you can turn your dreams into a reality. The impressive menu and impeccable service at the Grande Dunes Members Club make for the most memorable of gatherings, whether they are formal weddings, social celebrations, or business meetings and retreats for companies. You will have all the support you require to pull off the kind of event that people will be talking about for years to come if you take advantage of the personalized assistance offered by our team of seasoned event planners. Add to this a selection of venues that are not only beautiful but also come equipped with every amenity you could possibly require, as well as catering of the highest caliber. The Grande Dunes Members Club provides an intimate setting for gatherings of any kind, be they business or personal. The clubhouse spans 27,000 square feet and is decorated in an Old World Tuscan style, with some Spanish Colonial and Venetian-style chandeliers thrown in for good measure. The expansive Dining and Grille Room opens up onto the extravagant veranda, where guests can take in a breathtaking view of the surrounding lake waters, natural islands, and the 9th and 18th holes of the golf course. The library, the Founders Room, and the Ladies Lounge are three examples of more intimate smaller spaces. The devoted members of our service and catering team will see to it that each and every aspect of your upcoming gathering or event is taken care of. The club is the epitome of sophistication and class.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Standing proudly on Queen Street in downtown Charleston, Poogan’s Porch offers the ideal setting for Southern celebrations. From Intimate bridal luncheons to elegant rehearsal dinners and corporate gatherings, the Poogan's Porch team is eager to assist in creating the perfect event for you and your guest.

This Charleston rental property includes a period-appropriate early 1900s traditional home area. The Westendorff building was acquired by MOSAIC Catering + Events in 2014 and underwent a lengthy historical renovation. The Westendorff building's owner Steven Niketas received the Whitelaw Founders Award from the Historic Charleston Foundation and the Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston in 2015 in appreciation of the renovation and adaptive reuse of the structure. The 1,200 square foot Warren Room provides a superbly attractive and welcoming space for parties of all kinds. This stunning location ensures an unmatched level of hospitality and excellent execution for your special occasion when combined with the knowledgeable and committed event crew from MOSAIC Catering + Events Charleston. The Warren Room can accommodate any small, private gathering thanks to its bespoke lighting, white-washed x-back chairs, natural wood tables, exposed working fireplace, wooden beams, private full-service bar, and private restroom. A further 500 square feet of event space with a view of lovely Charleston is available on our lovingly refurbished balcony. With an elevator, the Warren Room is wheelchair accessible.

After many months of research, planning, and renovation, the Exchange finally opened its doors in January of 2019. It originated from the wish to establish a productive space for the mobile workers who live and operate within our densely populated and rapidly expanding community. The office and co-working space was purposefully designed to inspire and connect people, making it an ideal setting for the hard-working minds that are concentrated in our enormously influential region. We are the type of self-employed individuals who are looking for a reasonable office space. The rapidly expanding team of a startup that is not quite ready to move into a corporate office. The person who believes they can "work from home" but finds out there is no such thing in reality. The real estate agent, attorney, or business networker who requires executive office services. Do you require a large amount of space for the event? The Exchange is more than 5,000 square feet in size and features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a grand fireplace, beautiful porches, and a variety of other amenities. When you combine that with dressing rooms, a kitchen, a wet bar, and parking, you have everything you need to host a wedding, a business event, or a private party in the near future.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

What happens when you unite a team of passionate Southern chefs, a farmer and miller of great grains, and an enviable Charleston address (and then add a pat of butter or a shot of bourbon? Millers All Day Happens.

Numerous events take place in Hampton park all year round. Numerous Frisbee games, weddings, and family reunions are just a few of the many different events that take place in this park. Students from The Citadel who reside close to the park frequent the physical activity trail. The park is a miniature arboretum, home to a wide variety of unique Lowcountry-adapted plants and shrubs. One of the few parks in the City of Charleston with parking on-site and facilities. One of the biggest parks in the City of Charleston is Hampton Park. Of all the parks in the city, it features the most extensive floral displays. The workers and volunteers who look after the park have planted an antique rose collection and seasonal decorations. An audio walking tour called Layers of the Landscape, an initiative of the Charleston Horticultural Society, recently recorded the rich history of this neighborhood park, so stop by to tour the venue and hear its history!

• Spaces for 226-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The magnificent campus of Ashley Hall is located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, one of the friendliest and safest cities in the United States. It's also one of the most popular, having just been awarded Conde Naste Traveler's number one travel destination in the United States for the tenth year in a row, and Travel + Leisure's greatest city in the United States for the eighth year in a row. Ashley Hall has been named the most beautiful private school in South Carolina by Architectural Digest. Ashley Hall's location in downtown Charleston is convenient to cultural and historical sites, shopping, and restaurants, all of which offer a diverse range of weekend activities. The Lowcountry coastal scenery, which glitters on the border of the Atlantic Ocean, offers a plethora of marine forests, marshes, beaches, and rivers ripe for exploration. Built in 1816, the Regency Villa–style McBee House was a private residence until Ashley Hall purchased it in 1909. The school's seashell house, which was once an exotic bird aviary, is a one-of-a-kind feature on the campus. All of the facilities are wheelchair accessible. After school hours, parking is accessible in the Smith Street and Ogier Street lots. Indoors and on the grounds, live music from a band or DJ is permitted. Noise restrictions in the city restricting loud music after 11:00 p.m. must be followed. In all buildings, smoking is forbidden. On campus, there are no cash bars, and alcohol must be removed soon after an event. Our mission is to create an extraordinary event and dining experience that not only meets, but also exceeds your expectations. Our crew is dedicated to providing personalized service and food options so that your event is truly one-of-a-kind.

A 20-acre community development along the storied Ashley River, The Bend represents a fresh way of thinking about how we live and form connections. The Bend's history began with a series of land grants given out by Lord Proprietors in the 1600s. The area along the historic Ashley River's bend has gone by a number of names over the past nearly 300 years, including Stock Prior, Quarter House, Accabee Plantation, Ryedale, Anna Brae, Malona, and most recently Ashley Shores, a privately owned community. The Pearlstine Company submitted a bid on the property in 2015 with the intention of renovating it. The Bend pays homage to the Ashley River's wide bend as well as the changing character of Charleston. The Bend underwent a multi-year change under the direction of Susan Pearlstine, a native of Charleston who is also an entrepreneur, business owner, philanthropist, environmentalist, community activist, and developer. Even now, the Bend is still changing. The Bend has become one of the most coveted event locations in the Charleston area as the neighborhood has safely gathered there for drive-in movies, distant graduation ceremonies, political rallies, and one of the first venues in the nation to welcome back well-known musicians for socially-distant concerts.

WedEscapes provides couples who want to get married but either do not have the financial means or do not have the desire for an extravagant or large wedding and reception with the option to purchase elegant micro wedding and elopement packages at private wedding and event venues. No more than 23 guests are permitted to attend each of our intimate micro weddings. The majority of the events will take place outside at privately owned vacation homes, beaches, parks, or in outdoor country settings. These locations are all managed by our premier partner, TGI Property Management & Consulting, LLC, who oversees a portfolio of vacation rentals across the state of South Carolina, including Charleston, Columbia, and Greenwood. WedEscapes is a one-stop shop for everything having to do with weddings, from the planning stages all the way through the big day. Our primary focus is on the planning and execution of elopements and smaller wedding ceremonies. The thing that makes us stand out from the competition is that we are able to perform a number of micro weddings in a single day at the same location by allocating between two and three hour blocks of time for each ceremony, depending on the services that are chosen. The number of guests included in each of our micro wedding packages ranges from 0 to 23, and the prices vary depending on which options are chosen. We hold the view that the act of marriage should be respected as a holy institution. In addition, we think that everyone ought to have the opportunity to have a wedding ceremony or reception that is reverent and elegant, regardless of the size of their financial means. In light of this, we provide elegant elopement and micro-wedding packages in Charleston, South Carolina, at prices that are within reach of most couples.