Top Goose Creek Venues

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!

• 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.

• Spaces for 225-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Halls Signature Events is the award-winning restaurant Halls Chophouse, The Charleston Steakhouse's private dining and event facility. We're in the heart of the French Quarter in Charleston, South Carolina. Up to 225 people can be accommodated in the rebuilt historic warehouse, which has an exposed brick and beam architecture that combines traditional elegance with modern conveniences. From tiny business luncheons to massive wedding banquets, the open, breezy room is the ideal setting for all types of creative gatherings and meetings. You and your guests will be treated to Halls' famous service and the quality you have come to expect from our restaurants, whether your event is held in our gorgeous historic setting at 5 Faber Street in downtown Charleston or we bring our private chef services to your house or offsite event. For plated meals, passing hors d'oeuvres, cocktail parties, abundant buffets, and full bar packages, we provide customized menus. Live entertainment and complete audio-visual services are also offered. The cool brick façade of this rebuilt historic warehouse is inset with several windows and big, natural wood doors. More exposed brick, arched doorways, a piano in the foyer, a fully-equipped marble bar, a professional kitchen, and a mezzanine level with luxurious lounge furniture can be found within. You're free to be as creative as you want with this diverse area; your rental agreement doesn't require you to utilize specific suppliers, so you can create your own décor, flowers, and room layouts, and use the facility anyway you like. The amazing downtown location is unbeatable. Halls Signature Events is located in the center of the French Quarter, just steps from the Charleston Waterfront Park and within walking distance of churches, hotels, restaurants, and bars—even there's convenient parking at the nearby Cumberland St. garage.

• Spaces for 40-125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We understand you have a lot on your plate when it comes to arranging an event. Wouldn't it be better if the platter was piled high with delectable BBQ? For your private event needs and BBQ cravings, Poogan’s Smokehouse has you covered! Rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, family reunions, birthday parties, and more may all be held in our industrial-style loft. We have a sneaking hunch that your guests will like our handy downtown Charleston location much more than the food on the menu! A house salad, skillet cornbread with whipped honey butter, a selection of meats, sides, and desserts, as well as fountain beverages and tea, are all available on our family-style menu. You're only a few clicks away from planning your next event. To get the celebration started, choose from the choices below. Poogan's Smokehouse carries on the barbecue legacy passed down from generation to generation, rooted in our passion for slow-smoked Southern BBQ and scratch kitchen approach. We believe that everyone has a seat at our table because of our devotion to our neighbors and community. The love and attention that went into the home-cooked meals you remember were evident. It took time, patience, and a lot of heart. We don't rush the process at Poogan's Smokehouse; instead, we feed the fire that slowly cooks the barbeque that feeds you. “We had a great experience! … Staff was friendly, the owner walked around to ensure everyone was enjoying themselves! A Great Charleston must! We were late too and they were so accommodating.” - Eileen S.

• 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.

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.

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
• 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.

Yang Kwei Fei was an 8th century consort of the last Tang Dynasty Emperor Xuanzong. Known both for her beauty and her fondness for alcohol, she is one half of one of the most famous love stories of ancient china. It is that love that has inspired Kwei Fei, a restaurant concept from Chef David Schuttenberg featuring the foods of western China, and more specifically the province of Sichuan. This style of Chinese cooking is known for its vibrant, colorful, and piquant flavors.

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 600 Guests

Old Santee Canal Park is a 195-acre park in Moncks Corner that opened in 1989 to commemorate the building of the first true canal in America, with exhibits documenting the area's history and habitat dating back to 4000 B.C. The park sits along Biggin Creek's backwaters and swamp environment and is threaded with four miles of boardwalks, drawing bird watchers, hikers, and paddlers. The park's event spaces include the Stony Landing House, an 1840s plantation home on a bluff overlooking the Tailrace Canal with period reproduction furnishings on its first floor and a brick-paved, lit under-story for evening use, suited to weddings, receptions, reunions, and business meetings. The Interpretive Center offers a 30-foot glass wall facing Biggin Creek, historical exhibits, and three decks, and is available for after-hours events including receptions. The Learning Center, with two porches and lawn picnic tables for breakout sessions, accommodates small conferences, retreats, and corporate training. Within the Interpretive Center, the air-conditioned and heated Canal Room seats 30 to 40 guests for meetings, showers, and parties. The Little David Picnic Shelter, a 32-by-32-foot covered structure with nine picnic tables, a grill, and electric service, sits near restrooms and a playground for casual outdoor gatherings.

• Spaces for 2,000 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Hyde Park Polo Club, located on 400 acres of real Lowcountry terrain, combines rustic charm with southern elegance to offer the ideal backdrop for any event! Weddings and parties in Hyde Park give stunning backdrops. It's simple to construct a wedding that's distinctively yours with the property's many ceremony locations. Our exclusive partner Duvall Cuisine & Events provides catering, bar, flower, and design services that are custom tailored for you, making organizing your dream wedding a breeze. Hyde Park is also a great place to hold business meetings. Our 400-acre farm, located just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, offers typical Lowcountry settings for your business gatherings. Our event packages created for the turnkey planner make lunches, dinners, meetings, and even day getaways straightforward. Make a lasting impression on your friends and family. Our 400-acre farm provides versatile locations and picturesque settings to elevate any event. Bring your classy dinner party, anniversary celebrations, or community gatherings to us; we can handle groups of 25 to 2000 people. We are the exclusive caterer and bartender, as well as the florist and decorator of choice. With the exception of the caterer and bar services, licensed and insured vendors may be hired for any component of the event. On the site, our Floral & Decor Department is the preferred event design vendor. Your catering event manager will arrive roughly two hours prior to your Duvall event to fulfill any contracted issues. We will open your gated location with advance notice and are pleased to lock your goods in for the night, but we do not have an on-site manager.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Bringing a hint of rustic Italy to Johns Island, Wild Olive focuses on simple and comforting Italian fare with ingredients sourced from the Lowcountry’s choice farmers and growers.

Alhambra Hall is tucked away in Mount Pleasant's Old Village neighborhood. This former ferry terminal, which overlooks Charleston Harbor, is furnished with hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, and airy southern porches that wrap around three sides of the structure. There are no conflicts between events because we only organize one event per day. Alhambra Hall's primary rental space, which is a well-liked location for weddings and celebrations, is about 3,280 square feet. The main hall is 80 feet long and 40 feet broad. 350 people can fit in the building at most. For a sit-down meal, the main hall can accommodate 200 people comfortably. All rentals may conclude as late as midnight on Saturday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on Friday. However, please remember that the fee of your nighttime rental covers using the space for an event that lasts no more than six (6) hours. Plan properly for your start and end hours. Please get in touch with us at AlhambraHall@tompsc.com or 843.884.8517 to make plans to pay the deposit and sign a contract in order to formally reserve Alhambra Hall. Busy? Not to worry. The entire process can be completed over the phone or via email.

A Southern restaurant that is influenced by French, Italian and Spanish cuisine. Pizza, pasta, small plates and a raw bar are the focus of the menu.

In Moncks Corner, to the west of Cane Gully Road, you'll find the stunning property known as Wadboo Farms. The open land event space gives you limitless possibilities for the type of gathering you want to host. We are able to accommodate events of any size thanks to our blank slate mentality and our three different tent size options, as well as our portable dance floor, outdoor lighting, electricity outlets, and restrooms that are already in place. Think of our outdoor event space as a clean slate for you to write your story on for your special day. You have the freedom to be as frugal or as extravagant as your heart's desire prompts you to be. Celebrate milestones like birthdays and graduations in style by throwing a party that offers ample space for guests, activities, and more. Are you in charge of the shower or the event? You have nothing to worry about. Our event space is versatile enough to accommodate your guests whether they arrive in the morning or the evening. Think of our outdoor venue as a clean slate for the creation of your ideal event. On demand, we can also provide a dance floor and select options for tents to accommodate your event.

We are able to cater to any event, ranging from a small get-together to a large celebration with as many as 500 guests. Your wedding or private event will be encircled by large oak trees and a pond, both of which can be appreciated in the lushness of spring and summer as well as the briskness of winter in the Lowcountry. Dogwood Downs is a one-of-a-kind venue that is owned and operated by the same family and is located just south of Charleston. This tranquil setting is complete with towering oak trees, a large event lawn, and a picturesque pond, all of which will make for the ideal gathering place for your event. Dogwood Downs can host events ranging from SMALL INTIMATE ELOPEMENTS for up to 30 guests to LARGE WEDDINGS for up to 500 guests, and there are several options available for ceremony and reception locations on the grand lawn. We would like to extend to you an invitation to experience moments that will stay with you forever in the natural sanctuary that is Dogwood Downs.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Givhans Ferry State Park is a 988-acre lowcountry retreat set along the Edisto River, the longest free-flowing blackwater river in North America. The park sits at the end of a 23-mile paddling trail that begins at Colleton State Park, making it a natural gathering point for river-based outings and quiet celebrations alike. Four two-bedroom cabins, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, sit on a bluff overlooking the river, alongside the CCC-built River House welcome center with its wide back porch looking out over the water. The park's limestone river bluff and sinkholes, some six to eight feet deep, are among its distinguishing natural features. For groups, two picnic shelters are available to reserve, and a 1.5-mile River Bluff Nature Trail winds through the surrounding woods. Wireless internet is available at the park office, and kayaking, tubing, and fishing on the Edisto are among the park's signature outdoor activities.