Top Folly Beach Venues

• Spaces for 200-1,200 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms

Welcome to The Grand at 81 Mary — Charleston’s premier event venue operated by Duvall Catering & Events. Just steps from King Street, this restored 1850s Gothic Revival train station offers 11,000 square feet of versatile event space that blends historic charm and modern elegance with exposed brick, wooden beams, rosette windows, and sparkling chandeliers. Once home to the Charleston Bagging & Manufacturing Company, Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Charleston School of Law, it now begins its next chapter as a destination for unforgettable celebrations. As Charleston’s most established full-service caterer, Duvall provides exceptional cuisine, bar service, floral, rentals, and décor to make every detail seamless. The Grand accommodates up to 500 seated guests or 1,000 for receptions, with venue rental including china, gold flatware, glassware, chiavari chairs, tables, and private suites.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers an outstanding seaside location for weddings, meetings, and other special events. The resort is located just 32 kilometers (21 miles) from the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina. Our natural setting, which is blessed with extensive stretches of unspoiled beach and ancient oak trees draped in moss, along with our 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, enables you to concentrate on important strategies, develop business relationships, and reward employees for exceptional performance. When you combine the unbreakable links that exist between Members with the vast array of activities that can be enjoyed by everyone at the Club, each day becomes ripe with the possibility of creating new memories. Golfers are matched up for weekly play, Guys and Dolls events, and yearly Member competitions through the Kiawah Island Club. Mixing and mingling between members takes place while enjoying light meals and refreshments. Yoga, aquatic aerobics, cycling, and other water sports and activities are popular choices for fitness enthusiasts who get together. Our members who have an appreciation for the arts participate in activities such as reading, bridge, and wine clubs. Additionally, as a result of our well-attended tailored events, members are able to build their ties with one another, and families are able to strengthen relationships that span many generations.

The staple neighborhood restaurant and beloved fixture of downtown Charleston, SC’s popular Upper King district offers an ingredient-driven, seasonally evolving menu and boasts a private room, which seats 36 guests, with the entire restaurant accommodating up to 120 guests for any buyouts and events.

• Spaces for 120-230 Guests

Charleston's outdoor venue- featuring a restored rooftop space and original garden patio- is the perfect setting for a romantic Charleston wedding, intimate rehearsal dinner before the big day, birthday party with your closest friends, or maybe even a chef dinner underneath the stars. Located right on King Street, this venue is the perfect location to experience all the charm Charleston has to offer. The 2,300 sqft. venue can host up to 230 guests standing or 120 seated. The original brick, ivy covered walls and lanterns adorning the entrance make for a venue your guests will never forget. Our renovated space also has six to ten luxury apartments on-site that be be reserved as a bridal block.

• Spaces for 66-125 Guests

Upstairs at Midtown is the ideal location for small wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, farewell brunches, social gatherings, and corporate events due to its unrivaled location in the center of Downtown Charleston, which is brimming with southern charm and a rich historical past. Upstairs at Midtown is housed within a building that was constructed in the 18th century and retains many of its original architectural elements. It is distinguished by its genuine heart pine flooring, tall mahogany coffered ceilings, stunning fireplaces, and artfully laid brick walls. The venue is split in half, with one side featuring a private rooftop and the other side overlooking the busy King Street. Whether you're getting married in front of your closest friends and family, kicking off your wedding weekend with a rehearsal dinner and welcome party, or celebrating one of life's other occasions, this quintessential Charleston venue offers a welcoming and one-of-a-kind atmosphere for all of your celebrations.

• Spaces for 35-80 Guests

Inspired by the light-soaked villas of the South of France, La Cave provides an elevated backdrop for rehearsal dinners, private brunches, cocktail parties, and beyond. With cozy banquettes and antique mirrors, the lounge evokes classic Provençal style with natural wood finishes, curved light stone walls, organic lavender accents, and olive trees for added charm.

• Spaces for 120-1,900 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Outdoor Spaces

Blending southern charm with breathtaking waterfront views, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina the perfect destination for your next event. The atmosphere and stellar service ensure beautiful and lasting memories of your special anniversary, birthday, graduation, or any event you'll hold dear forever. Choose from 10 inspiring venues fit for gatherings of 15 to 1,000 - including a private beach and pier that capture the essence of Lowcountry and the stunning downtown Charleston skyline. The Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is the place of your dreams to have your wedding because it combines the quaint allure of the South with breathtaking vistas of the water. In addition to weddings, we celebrate many of life's other most important milestones together as well. Your special anniversary, birthday, graduation, or any other event that you will cherish for the rest of your life will be remembered with beautiful and enduring memories thanks to our surroundings and our exceptional level of service. You have your choice of ten unique settings, ranging in size from an intimate gathering for 15 to a celebration for 1,000 guests. These settings include a private beach and pier that capture the spirit of the Lowcountry as well as the beauty of the downtown Charleston skyline. No matter which location you go with, you can rest assured that our skilled and knowledgeable team will make the planning process a breeze by assisting you with everything from the design and setup of the event space to advice on how to choose the best dishes from the available menu options. The locations that we offer for weddings and other events provide everything that is required for the creation of cherished memories as well as the luxurious and elegant entertainment of guests.

• Spaces for 20 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

The destination wedding dream for many newly engaged couples often includes historic streets, sandy beaches, and southern hospitality. Many come to fall in love with the traditional homes or unconventional settings to host the big day. This is why we wanted to create a beautiful bridal suite that represents all of what Charleston has to offer. Intrigue is so excited to share our amazing bridal suite with all of the couples choosing Charleston as their wedding destination. We have over 1200 sqft of space that includes a private bridal dressing room, full kitchen, traditional Charleston Piazza, full furnished bridal suite, 52″ flat-screen TV, a beautiful outside courtyard, and much much more! Our Charleston Bridal Suite has a full kitchen so have fun creating your own catering menu for your special day. If you don’t want to worry about the details reach out to our friends over at Caviar & Bananas and select one of their bridal menus. In reality, Charleston may not be your home, but we will make sure the Faber Bridal House feels like that on your special day. Above all, you and your bridal party will want to savor every moment together and experience a wedding weekend to remember. Our couples have the option of bringing in their own stylist or working with the amazing team at Silhouette on Site.

• Spaces for 60-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We encourage you to have a unique event experience in the Oyster Shed at Leon's: an informal, more laid-back gathering; kick back, laugh loudly, and enjoy your celebration. Our facility, which is housed in a historic Charleston home, incorporates much of the reclaimed, comfy charm that makes LEON'S so appealing. Imagine reclaimed wood, high ceilings, exposed beams, old masonry, and the same lighting as our LEON'S dining room, along with a custom-built community table that seats 24 people. This compact area can be expanded to accommodate an extra 36 people by extending onto a private brick patio that is attractively lighted and manicured. Our food and beverage offerings are meant to promote the kind of relaxed, welcoming, family-style atmosphere that one expects at the best Lowcountry events. Contact Carissa, our Event Director, for more information. If you're searching for a lunchtime event, we also welcome parties of up to 40 people at Melfi's, our sister property, for a sunny and elegant Italian lunch. Leon's Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop is a welcoming Southern eatery that serves fried chicken, oysters, a variety of salads, cheap beer, soft serve, Rose on tap, a large selection of grower Champagne, and excellent cocktails. The restaurant is located in an ancient body shop that had belonged to Leon Ravenel, a long-time Charleston industrialist. Much of that industrial heritage is preserved in the room, which includes working garage doors, concrete flooring, and some souvenirs from Leon himself. We wanted a cozy, lived-in, familiar oyster bar when we opened the restaurant, so we drew inspiration from some of the places we'd visited around the South. After a lunch at a popular New Orleans soul food joint, we decided to add fried chicken to the menu, which has since become a LEON'S standard. We tried to put in a lot of veggies and salads to lighten it up. We've had the good fortune of being welcomed in Charleston and beyond. Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, New York Times, James Beard Foundation, Travel & Leisure, EATER, and others have recognized LEON'S as a leader in Charleston's food scene, and we look forward to welcoming you to our tiny piece of King Street.

• Spaces for 40 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Melfi’s is a grown-up, clubby, classic Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza. We have a long wooden bar, a variety of linen-draped dining tables, and an intimate pizza counter where guests can watch the action surrounding our two wood burning ovens.The sophisticated surroundings are the perfect setting for an intimate dinner for 2, or for a proper adults evening on the town. Sister Restaurant to Leon's Oyster Shop and Little Jack's Tavern.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We are an old fashioned American tavern serving classic cocktails, fine spirits, great burgers, comfort food, light salads, cold beer, and nice wine. A NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR WITH ALL DAY SERVICE AND TIMELESS APPEAL Sister restaurant to Leon's Oyster Shop & Melfi's.

The Main Hall's combination of modern architecture and understated, classic design makes it an adaptable setting for a variety of different types of events. Bring your idea to life in the Main Hall, which features an unobtrusive color palette and an uncluttered design that opens the door to an infinite number of potential uses. Bring your party out into the fresh air by using our event lawn and courtyard! The event lawn is the ideal open-air location for your celebration because it features native Charleston landscaping as well as live oak trees that are draped in Spanish moss. The courtyard is an intimate setting that can be used for event transitions. It features native landscaping and direct access to pre-function areas, making it one of the most flexible spaces in the venue. The Prefunction Atrium's natural aesthetic brings the beauty of the outdoors inside. This area features slate flooring and a ceiling made of red cedar, and it can be accessed directly from the Main Hall as well as the Event Lawn and the Courtyard.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Since 2017, Saltwater Cowboys has been Mount Pleasant’s go-to waterfront restaurant on historic Shem Creek, known for seafood, slow-smoked BBQ, cold cocktails, and unforgettable sunset views. As one of the top Shem Creek restaurants, we offer a laid-back Lowcountry dining experience with unbeatable marsh and harbor scenery. Whether you're here for oysters, brisket, happy hour, or a night out with friends, our authentic flavors, live music, and friendly crew make Saltwater Cowboys a favorite for locals and visitors looking for Charleston’s best seafood and BBQ on the water.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests

Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, The Barrel Room at High Wire Distilling Co. lends the industrial feel of a craft distillery to an event space thoughtfully curated to host a vast array of events and celebrations. This spacious 3200 square foot space can accommodate up to 250 guests seated and 300 standing. It boasts a beautiful wooden barrel-shaped ceiling, a prominent barrel wall, views of the gleaming 8000L copper still, rough hewn cypress accents, and warm dimmable lighting. Whether you are seeking a smart venue for a corporate gathering or a unique space in which to celebrate a joyous moment, The Barrel Room can accommodate any occasion.

• Spaces for 70-125 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Island Cabana Bar, an extention of Seabreeze Marina has beautiful views and includes top tier catering options Located downtown on the inter-coastal waterway in Charleston, SC with unmatched sunset views; Island Cabana Bar’s Dock is the perfect venue for celebrations and corporate gatherings. Whether you are interested in just drinks and socializing or eating and mingling our patio is the ideal location for your private events!

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Lowndes Grove stands proudly along the oak-lined banks of the Ashley River. Distinguished on the National Register for Historic Places, this beautifully restored estate offers an unparalleled backdrop for one-of-a-kind meetings, weddings, corporate receptions and private celebrations. The Main House showcases 1786-era architecture with period furnishings, an expansive piazza, grand lawn and sunlit terraces made of bluestone, brick and oyster tabby. Within this relaxed and refined setting, the scenic beauty of the Lowcountry unfolds with panoramic sunset views along the waterfront. DISTINCTIVE VENUE Lowndes Grove accommodates up to 300 guests and boasts both indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, including: • First and second-floor formal parlors and dining rooms with an expansive covered piazza on the second floor overlooking the grounds • Spacious outdoor event space under a permanent tent structure that adjoins to the main house • Manicured lawns and oyster tabby lots for outdoor entertaining • Distinctive portico on the first floor, with black and white tile flooring • Gravel lot perfect for evening entertainment, with an adjoining dock reaching out 700 ft. into the Ashley River • Bridal suite located on the second floor, perfect for getting ready the morning-of • A collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques CUISINE, BAR + SERVICE Our Patrick Properties Hospitality Group in-house culinary team serves as the exclusive food and beverage provider across all five of our historic venues and works closely with you to design a thoughtful menu perfectly suited to your event. Sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients from local producers is a cornerstone of our cuisine. • Chef-crafted menu tailored with your personal touch • Customizable selections to please every palate • Menu consultations and private tastings • In-house Pastry Chef • On-site commercial kitchen

As one of the highest venues in downtown Charleston, the 6th floor of the Charleston Tech Center is perfect for your next event. This brand-new facility features an outdoor covered terrace and a spacious indoor boardroom, both showcasing stunning views of the Ravenel Bridge, the harbor, and downtown Charleston. Equipped with high- speed WiFi, A/V systems, and a breakout prep kitchen for catering, the spaces can accommodate up to 100 guests. Our dedicated team is here to assist you in planning any type of event. Inquire today and ask about our discounts for non-profit and charitable organizations! Email Gabriela Griffin-Leon gabby@charlestontechcenter.org for inquires!

• Spaces for 158-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Situated near the landmark Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the Hotel Indigo® Mount Pleasant lets you experience the Lowcountry like a local. Our modern, boutique-style accommodations will help ensure a stress-free stay, with such amenities as complimentary Wi-Fi, ample work space and plush bedding. Our gathering and event spaces are named for iconic local trees of South Carolina and offer over 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Our Palmetto Ballroom can host you and 250 of your closest friends. You can enjoy a meal created with locally-sourced ingredients at our full-service restaurant or grab a snack at the sundry shop, featuring live indigo. This crop, from which a rich blue dye can be extracted, was integral to the area's 18th century economy. Craft cocktails are served at our indoor/outdoor bar, which leads to a resort-style pool, offering chairs for sunning, a fire feature and in-pool loungers.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

An upscale rustic venue, the Sweetgrass Pavilion is nestled in the Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park just across the river from downtown Charleston. A perfect setting for intimate rehearsal dinners, holiday parties and corporate events. Crack open some oysters, help yourself to some barbecue and enjoy the $14 million view.

• Spaces for 15-525 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Journey just 20 miles from Charleston to Johns Island and the banks of the Kiawah River – the coastal home of The Dunlin, named after our beautiful local shorebird. We welcome you to breathe in the sea air, surrender to sunny days and starry nights dictated by the simple pleasures of nature's rhythms. Get lost, physically and metaphorically, along our labyrinthine paths through the marshland or in a good book whilst sitting on a wicker rocking chair on your wooden porch, cocktail in hand. This here is a peaceful life, marked by conversation with extended family and friends, farm-fresh Southern cooking, and the whistles of Carolina wren in the distance. Welcome.