Top Charleston Sweet 16 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 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 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.

• Spaces for 25-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Meeting Space

With its beauty, charm and romantic elegance, Charleston is the perfect location for an unforgettable wedding, social or corporate event. Historic Downtown Charleston is home to intriguing boutiques, sophisticated museums and galleries, historic sites, world-renowned cuisine, and the famous City Market. Beautiful white sand beaches and historic plantations are just minutes from our luxury Charleston hotel. The HarbourView Inn, historic Charleston’s favorite AAA 4-Diamond hotel, is pleased to introduce new state of the art executive meeting facilities. Catering to groups of five to twenty five, our downtown Charleston hotel is the perfect setting for your most memorable and productive business meetings. Along with unparalleled personalized service and attention to detail, your group will enjoy sophisticated meeting facilities, complete with full computer networking capabilities and state of the art audio-visual equipment.

• Spaces for 60-85 Guests

The sound of laughter and the scent of spices fill the room as strangers become friends—senses awaken the moment you step inside. An elite bar program featuring fresh juices, hand-squeezed to order for each and every cocktail alongside one of the most creative wine selections in the Lowcountry. Distressed wood and warm colors provide the backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. Our menu highlights locally sourced, premium ingredients prepared by some of the the area’s leading culinary professionals. Gather around at Community Table, a favorite eatery among Charleston locals.

• Spaces for 102-125 Guests

Modern charm meets soulful hospitality at Coterie, Charleston’s hidden gem for unforgettable celebrations. Tucked in the heart of downtown, Coterie blends striking design with warm energy, offering a one-of-a-kind backdrop for weddings, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and milestone gatherings. Our indoor dining room features vibrant, modern finishes with space for intimate seated dinners, while our lush private courtyard is perfect for cocktail-style events under the stars. At the center of the experience is a globally inspired culinary program led by renowned Charleston chef Trae Wilson, featuring bold, soulful dishes and coal-fired flavor. Our mixology team crafts boutique cocktails and offers the option to create signature bespoke cocktails that bring a personal touch to your celebration. From partial buyouts to full takeovers, Coterie is flexible, stylish, and run by a passionate team that brings creativity and care to every event. With no venue fee for smaller groups and customized menu tiers, we make luxury feel accessible and unforgettable. Celebrate with culture, flavor, and style only at Coterie.

• Spaces for 180-250 Guests

Located in the heart of Downtown Charleston, full of southern charm + rich history, The Gadsden House is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies + receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties + farewell brunches. As an heirloom property featuring a recent restoration, The Gadsden House offers a seamless blend of historic character, contemporary elegance + modern amenities. Four grand parlor rooms boast original heart pine floors, impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful fireplaces, crystal chandeliers + neutral “paper white” walls, as well as a sound system + adaptive climate control. Three intimate courtyards showcase a mix of bluestone, Charleston brick + oyster tabby surfaces. Magnolias, crepe myrtles + palm trees create an intimate urban oasis. Custom tenting options ensure versatile use of the outdoor spaces, rain or shine. Expansive Southern piazzas, complete with gas lanterns + traditional “haint blue” ceilings, offer views of the property’s lush courtyard gardens + Charleston’s waterfront. A beautifully furnished bridal suite + handsomely appointed groom’s quarters allow for all day relaxation for the entire wedding party! Please visit www.GadsdenHouse.com + review our venue rental guide for more information.

• 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 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.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter, The Vendue, Charleston's Art Hotel, offers a distinctive setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, farewell brunches, and private events. Ranked the #3 Best Hotel in Charleston in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, The Vendue pairs historic architecture, original art, award-winning dining, rooftop views, and highly personalized boutique hospitality. Rather than a traditional ballroom experience, events at The Vendue are intimate, bespoke, and unmistakably Charleston. Couples can create an entire destination wedding weekend across multiple venues, complemented by custom catering, wedding room blocks, and full buyouts in our Enclave building that create a private home base for wedding parties, families, and guests. The Gallery, located at 26 Vendue Range, features exposed brick, hardwood floors, and original artwork—an intimate setting for rehearsal dinners, bridal brunches, private dinners, showers, and cocktail receptions. At 19 Vendue Range, award-winning Revival blends historic brick and wood-beamed ceilings with contemporary art and chef-driven dining, creating a sophisticated setting for rehearsal dinners, wedding brunches, and private celebrations. For unforgettable Charleston & harbor views, the award-winning Rooftop at The Vendue is ideal for welcome parties, cocktail receptions, after-parties, and wedding weekend celebrations. Host an intimate gathering in a VIP space, reserve the private Bridge Bar, or make a statement with a full Rooftop buyout. With boutique accommodations, wedding room blocks, private buyout opportunities, award-winning food and beverage, and an exceptional downtown location, The Vendue offers couples the freedom to create a Charleston wedding weekend entirely their own.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

With world class entertaining spaces, The Restoration Hotel values community and bringing people together. Gather, connect, and celebrate in one of The Restoration Hotel's unique event spaces, each fully equipped to handle your needs. From meetings and corporate functions to weddings and celebrations, The Restoration Hotel offers six spaces for you to choose from for the event of a lifetime.

Rooted in Old World charm, 1670 Room is a transportive private venue designed for exclusive gatherings. Adjacent to Gingerline, its 1,105 square feet of handsomely appointed event space stand amid Historic Charleston City Market and feature palmetto-inspired art, French chandeliers, and a stately fireplace.

• 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.

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.

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 125 Guests
• 1 Resort

Charleston is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the country, and The Cottages on Charleston Harbor offers a number of alternatives to make your big day one to remember. With the Charleston harbor as the gorgeous backdrop for your ceremony, our lush event venues will surround you with a beautiful waterfront vista and the peaceful sounds of water lapping at the coast just a few feet away. Whether you choose a small, quiet gathering or a larger, more energetic wedding, The Cottages on Charleston Harbor will accommodate you. There are two grass areas to choose from, each with its own unique perspective of the Charleston Harbor. Outside of Cottages 1, 2, and 3, as well as behind Cottages 4, 5, and 6, you'll find a wonderful, private grass. We do require that you rent the three cottages adjoining the areas to ensure that we can provide an intimate affair undisturbed by people outside of your guests. With space to accommodate up to 125 guests, we do require that you rent the three cottages adjoining the areas to ensure that we can provide an intimate affair undisturbed by people outside of your guests. The vista of the bay stretches all the way down the length of our property, past our ceremony spot. The Cottages on Charleston Harbor provide an unmatched view of the harbor while providing an experience of excellent southern hospitality. At The Cottages, there are numerous spaces that can be used for a variety of activities. A small harbor front gathering can be arranged behind The Cottages or at the poolside clubhouse, which offers amazing panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor.

• Spaces for 20-50 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Hotel
• 1 space at this venue

The Penthouse features floor-to-ceiling windows with a bar, lounge and dining area, and expansive 500 sq. ft. private balcony with panoramic views of the downtown skyline and iconic Charleston landmarks. This versatile space is the ideal spot for hosting a variety of events from a micro-wedding or elopement to a bridal shower, farewell brunch, wedding ready room, hospitality suite, welcome reception or after party. Size: 1,500 square feet- Interior: 1,000 square feet/ Balcony: 500 square feet

• Spaces for 20-275 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Rooftop

Welcome to Le James, the premier event venue in Charleston, SC. Our space blends timeless elegance with modern amenities to create the perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. From intimate gatherings to grand occasions, Le James provides a stunning backdrop that embodies Charleston’s unique charm and hospitality.

Flexible Lowcountry Entertaining in the Heart of Charleston The Shed Downtown is a venue unlike any other. Uniquely situated in The Howard R. Chapman Bus Shed and the newly renovated Charleston Visitor Center “The Shed Downtown,” is the perfect venue for a variety of events in the heart of Historic Charleston. From small parties to large open air festivals our venue offers unmatched versatility with a historic flare. Ideal for events from 500 guests up to 1500 guests Includes use of the facility for a four hour evening event, onsite venue manager and security Convenient parking structures available nearby (regular rates apply) Venue load-in begins at 5pm Amenities Unbeatable venue location and size 19,000 square feet of space with ability to add additional areas Choice of one or both breezeways Newly renovated restroom facilities Elevated walkways Bluestone sidewalks Day-of event staging begins at 9:30am (John Street Parking Lot) Event gates around the facility Fenetex retractable screens Flexible event layout Wi-Fi, onsite ATM, onsite power connections Onsite catering hookups in John Street Parking Lot.