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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 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 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.

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 100-175 Guests

Senses awaken as the sound of crackling Carolina oak and the aromas of freshly charred herbs fill the room. Whether it’s a sense of familiarity you find yourself longing for or it's new stories, new friends, new laughs—our hope for you is remedy will be found inside the old walls of Southbound. Dry aged meats, perfectly balanced cocktails, and uncommon wines await. Please make our live-fire kitchen your home for the evening and may you leave with a story of your own to tell.

• Spaces for 1-900 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks

Located along Museum Mile in the heart of the Historic District, Charleston’s premier art museum offers a setting rich with history and charm. Meticulously restored to its original grandeur, the Gibbes’ Beaux Arts building boasts impressive architectural details and unique spaces with soaring ceilings. Exchange vows under the opulent Tiffany-style glass dome in the Rotunda, or host your reception in the classical, 12,000 square foot Lenhardt Garden. No matter what you choose, you’ll give guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of Charleston’s most beautiful spaces.

• Spaces for 50-225 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Charleston’s premiere downtown events venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private dining in the heart of one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The classic-meets-cosmopolitan ambiance of The Garden Room, Courtyard, and Trolley Room mirror our culinary approach: take the ultimate ingredients—whether an architectural treasure or the perfection of just-caught seafood—and uplift them with a deft touch of imagination and expertise. While we do have three spaces, the Trolley Room and Courtyard are rented together. Your private event includes exclusive access to our event spaces, The Trolley Room and Courtyard - available to host your wedding 7 days a week. We include in our Event Services Package everything to make your experience as turnkey as possible, including our professionally trained staff, 66 inch round tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, glassware, china, flatware, high top cocktail tables, outdoor heaters, lounge furniture and custom wood bars, including setup. From band/ DJ connections, weather contingencies and everything in between, Cannon Green was thoughtfully designed to include the essentials for a seamless event. By design, we’re able to accommodate smaller, 14-person Chef’s Tables to larger events with equal finesse. Our Cannon Green Artisan Catering team, led by Executive Chef Orlando Pagán, offers a variety of formal and informal dining choices for either seated or stationed meals. Begin your evening with an alfresco cocktail hour with passed canapés in the Courtyard followed by dinner and dancing in the Trolley Room. Cannon Green offers wedding parties the same exceptional and celebrated quality cuisine that diners expect in our restaurant—setting us apart from other venues.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Mercantile & Mash is a gourmet food emporium, located in the recently renovated cigar factory on East Bay Street. Offering a unique selection of homemade items and local products, Mercantile & Mash features charcuterie, cheese, wine, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, gifts and cookware, and other gourmet food essentials. Priding themselves on hospitality and service, Mercantile & Mash offers the highest quality of ingredients and products available on the peninsula.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

The Historic Rice Mill is Charleston’s most spectacular waterfront venue, featuring versatile indoor and outdoor spaces with unparalleled sunset views. Offering a ground floor event space that is perfectly appointed for a variety of events, the Historic Rice Mill brings to you classic design features including exposed brick, wide plank wood floors, large double windows and pressed tin ceilings. The beautiful mahogany and marble bar is well suited for entertaining, while the adjacent bar area naturally lends itself to live music and dancing. The Historic Rice Mill would be honored to assist you in hosting the event of your dreams at our venue. Fill out the contact form that is attached to our website, and one of our representatives will get back to you within the next 48 business hours with a response to your inquiry. We would like to express our gratitude for taking this opportunity, and we look forward to assisting you in the planning and execution of your upcoming special event.

• Spaces for 60-500 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

The Cedar Room, located in the celebrated Cigar Factory is an open and airy space, featuring historic wood columns, hardwood floors and original elements of the circa 1881 building. The walls consist of rustic brick and floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal a view of the architecturally acclaimed Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. A versatile 8,000 square foot private event venue that can accommodate parties and celebrations of up to 500 people standing and 300 people seated with an option to host 200 people outside in the Courtyard for ceremonies. The historic space features a bridal suite, built-in bar, catering kitchen and a courtyard with 1,500 square feet of additional event space. Our exclusive caterer, Mercantile and Mash, offers an elevated catering menu for reception-style events and seated dinners. Led by executive chef Tim Morton, our team is committed to supporting local, organic and sustainable food vendors, which is reflected in our seasonal, high-quality and fresh dishes.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Led by bar manager Kyle Degolyer, Mash is a cozy American whiskey and beer bar offering a thoughtfully crafted selection of domestic whiskeys, beers, wine and craft cocktails. With an extensive American-driven spirits collection and menu of elevated bar food, Mash also houses entertainment options including a bocce court, shuffle board, the 80's arcade game Defender, and an old-fashioned jukebox. During the week, Bar Mash hosts a variety of specials and events including live music, Cab Prime Rib Mondays, happy hour bar bites and cocktail deals, late night menus, food trucks, and more. Recognized by Imbibe Magazine as "The Imbibe 75: People, Places and Flavors That Will Shape the Way You Drink in 2016," and included on Playboy's list of "Best Bars 2016," Mash has received significant coverage in their short years of being in service.

• Spaces for 90-100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Our downtown Charleston hotel is both impressive and distinguished, located in an ideal setting for intimate business meetings and flawlessly planned special events. With a hospitality suite available on-site and larger meeting spaces within a short walking distance, the Andrew Pinckney Inn will meet all your needs. Located in the historic district of downtown Charleston our luxury lodging provides an ideal spot to explore what our city has to offer. When the events are finished, your guests are in a perfect position to take a tour of Charleston and discover the hundreds of shops and street vendors offering delicious cuisine and unique finds just steps from our door. Traveling with a group or convention? Our convenient location is the perfect starting point to experience the historic district as well as access the other notable locations in Charleston.

• Spaces for 500-1,700 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Ranked as the second most popular wedding destination in the United States, Charleston offers a captivating setting for weddings of all styles and sizes. Entrust us as your dedicated wedding planning partners, and we’ll seamlessly streamline the entire process, from venue selection to design and production. With our expertise, we ensure a simplified and enjoyable experience, crafting weddings that leave indelible memories. From chef-prepared meals to captivating entertainment, we orchestrate every detail to perfection, creating a day that reflects your unique love story and delights both you and your guests.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

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• 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.

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• 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 50-200 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

Echoing Charleston’s historic charm and architectural grace, The Dewberry has become a sought-after event setting for those who appreciate timeless elegance, historic preservation and artistic collaboration. As with every experience at our Charleston hotel, the venues for meetings and special events are the city’s best in class, acknowledged for both flawless service and unerring decorative style. You’ll feel it the moment your eyes meet the cast brass and crystal palmetto chandelier in the Ballroom or step into our intimate ivy-covered Charleston Walled Garden. This is subtle Charleston glamour at its best.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Historic Rice Mill, where you can find Michael’s on the Alley, is Charleston's most stunning waterfront location, with a variety of indoor and outdoor venues and breathtaking sunset views. The Historic Rice Mill, which has exposed brick, broad plank wood floors, enormous double windows, and pressed tin ceilings, offers a ground level event area that is perfectly fitted for a variety of events. The elegant mahogany and marble bar is ideal for entertaining, while the neighboring bar area is ideal for live music and dancing. Michael’s on the Alley is tucked away on Hutson Alley in downtown Charleston, just off of bustling King Street. It's an elegant, modern steakhouse dedicated to using the freshest seasonal foods possible. You'll find a huge dining area with leather seats and linen tablecloths as soon as you go through the restaurant door, which is hidden behind an ivy-covered wall. In this sophisticated yet casual space, the mix of old-school New York steakhouse elegance and modern Charleston charm emphasizes comfort. Chef Aaron Lemieux is the driving factor behind Holy City Hospitality's idea. He's worked with HCH since 2007 and has created a cuisine that would satisfy even the most voracious meat eater. Whitney Standish, the general manager in charge of the dining room, has prioritized high-quality service and an exceptional dining experience. Michael's specializes in premium cuts of beef, pig, and lamb, as well as locally produced products, to give a unique dining experience. Upstairs at Michael's on the Alley attempts to provide great service, according to guests.