Top Sullivan's Island Venues

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

A national historic landmark in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the William Aiken House is an elegant 1807 estate located on Upper King Street, within walking distance to renowned hotels, fine dining, shopping, historic sites, and cultural experiences. Sweeping ballrooms, lush private grounds, and open-air piazzas make this historic mansion one of Charleston’s most sought-after venues for weddings. DISTINCTIVE VENUE The William Aiken House accommodates up to 400 guests and boasts both indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, including: • First and second-floor ballrooms with expansive outdoor covered piazzas overlooking the grounds • Private gardens, manicured lawns, and two spacious courtyards for outdoor entertaining • Elegant pergola and reflection pool • Two formal dining rooms • Drawing room and a formal study (perfect for getting ready morning-of) • A collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques CARRIAGE HOUSE SUITES Also located on the grounds of the William Aiken House and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of King Street, two guest suites reside in a beautifully-restored gothic-style Carriage House. Originally used as stables, the Carriage House is home to two unique duplex suites, each with a living and dining area, kitchenette, master bedroom and full bath, and views of the bluestone courtyard and magnificent centuries-old magnolia tree. These suites are perfect for overnight stays or to be used as a getting ready location the morning of. 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

• 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.

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 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 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 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.

Welcome to The Rutledge Room, an award-winning, intimate venue located at 207 Rutledge Avenue, in the heart of the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood of Charleston, South Carolina. The historic details, including original ceiling tiles and exposed brick, blend brilliantly with the site’s modern finishes, making it the perfect backdrop for your next social, wedding, anniversary or corporate event. In partnership with Hamby Catering & Events, Charleston’s most celebrated caterer, The Rutledge Room’s on-site culinary offerings can be summed up in three words: timeless, Southern and inventive. On-site guest accommodations can be facilitated through Curated Vacation Properties, a leader in curated and quality vacation rentals. The Rutledge Room can host up to 150 guests and comes equipped with an in-house venue manager, rentals, and extensive A/V capabilities to maximize the space and your experience. From rehearsal dinners to intimate ceremonies and executive meetings, the Rutledge Room is the perfect space to enjoy and entertain.

• 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 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.

• 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.

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 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 60 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Are you looking for an ‘out-of-this-world’ venue for your upcoming event? Look no further than Jack’s Cosmic Dogs. We host all event types, rehearsal dinners, weddings, brunches, birthdays, and more if you want a formal cosmic affair to a relaxed birthday party for your children. With indoor and outdoor options, our venue holds at most sixty guests and offers a variety of rentals, if needed. The venue allows for outside catering, beverages, rentals, décor, lighting, and more to create the ideal ‘out-of-this-world’ setting for your upcoming event.

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 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 home to the peninsula's only outdoor music venue, The Refinery contains a unique mix of spaces that can host a wide range of events where we can host up to 2,000 people in a full buyout. When not a full buyout, our property can be broken into 5 individual event spaces both indoor and outdoor ranging from a max of 100 people up to 1500 people, including our 1956 Passenger Railcar. Often the green room for our national touring acts, it has also been home to cocktail parties, bridal suites, and smaller business meetings. Our industrial backdrop & on-site amenities make it one of the most original venues in Charleston.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Country Club

RiverTowne Country Club, located just outside of Charleston, is one of the most gorgeous event sites in Mount Pleasant, SC. RiverTowne Country Club is the logical choice if you've been dreaming of a Lowcountry wedding! RiverTowne Country Club has a beautiful clubhouse with views of the award-winning 200-acre golf course. The elevated ballroom has big windows with sweeping marsh views that are particularly beautiful at sunset. Your special day should be stress-free and just how you imagined it! You'll have exclusive access to skilled event planners and an award-winning chef at our location. Allow one of our knowledgeable planners to assist you with food, venue set-up, and all other wedding-day preparations. The property's environment, which includes covered outdoor, uncovered outdoor, and indoor venue options, can accommodate couples and up to 150 of their friends and family. Dance the night away in the ballroom while admiring the views outside through the space's big windows. Outdoor choices are available so you may get up close and personal with this golf course. You will be supported throughout the wedding preparation process if you choose RiverTowne Country Club as your wedding venue. The staff wants to make sure that all of your wedding concerns are addressed and that your special day is everything you imagined. The event planners will assist with setup and details at the location. The planning team is ready to assist you in planning the wedding meals of your dreams. Whether you prefer a buffet or hors d'oeuvres, our catering company, Relish Distinctive Catering, has a staff of chefs and coordinators who can help you plan and prepare your wedding feast.

Crush Yard is an amazing pickleball restaurant, with delicious food, 36 beers on tap, a curated wine and cocktail list, 8 indoor pickleball courts and all in a comfy-swanky lounge-like atmosphere. You can host parties in our beautiful mezzanine overlooking the courts, and, of course get some serious court time in to try (or learn) America's fastest growing game. Our staff will help you plan the perfect event, large or small, and our pickleball pros can help get your group into the action. From birthday parties to bachelorette bashes, from holiday parties to team-building events, Crush Yard is sure to give you an event that you and your guests will never forget.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Hotel
• 4 Total Spaces

Set directly on the sand just minutes from downtown Charleston, Tides Folly Beach brings weddings, celebrations, and unforgettable weekends to the edge of the Atlantic. With oceanfront accommodations, indoor and outdoor event spaces, and the laid-back energy of Folly Beach, Tides offers couples a destination wedding experience that feels effortlessly coastal and entirely their own. From barefoot beach ceremonies and sunset cocktails to rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, receptions, and farewell brunches, our team can help create a full wedding weekend by the sea. Custom catering, flexible event spaces, oceanfront room blocks, and opportunities for more exclusive hotel experiences make it easy to keep your favorite people together from arrival through the final toast. With 5,490 square feet of event space, Tides can host intimate gatherings or celebrations of up to 200 guests. The Shipwatch Ballroom pairs a private setting with sweeping Atlantic views and an adjacent Juliet balcony—perfect for intimate receptions, dinners, and champagne moments overlooking the ocean. The Pavilion Ballroom offers space for seated dinners, dancing, and larger receptions of up to 200 guests and can be divided for more intimate celebrations. For an open-air experience, the patio at Pinky's on the Beach, or the deck at Koko's on the Pier, offer a relaxed, coastal setting steps from the sand, ideal for welcome parties, rehearsal gatherings, cocktail hours, and private celebrations during select seasons. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony in the sand or an entire weekend with family and friends under one roof, Tides combines the beauty of a Folly Beach wedding venue with genuine beachfront hospitality—creating a celebration that feels less like an itinerary and more like a getaway.