Resource Information for Charleston, South Carolina
HISTORIC CHARLESTON WEDDING GUIDE
Historic Charleston is a popular destination for weddings, and there is a plethora of opportunities to create the perfect wedding tailored perfectly to your needs and specifications from elaborate to simple.
One can choose from a variety of locations for the wedding & reception from indoor or outdoor locations such as:
Charlestowne Landing Lowndes Grove Plantation with Good Food Caterer Rice Plantation Bennett House (Roper Hospital) Charleston Yacht Club – upstairs reception room Rehearsal dinner- Wentworth Mansion has small dining room.
And there are several city parks you may decide to use for your wedding.
White Point Gardens (with gazebo) Waterfront Park (overlooks Cooper River) Hampton Park (with gazebo) Washington Park (quaint with Charleston charm) Angel Oak Park (oldest living tree east of the Mississippi)
To reserve a park for your wedding, or any other event:
Contact the City of Charleston Recreation Department at 843-724-7327. Verify the date is available. They will fax or mail an application for the event to be held at the park. For more information, contact Bernadette Brown or Barbara Taylor Allow a few weeks for this process. Fees for the permit are based on the complexity of the event. Permits are subject to approval. By city ordinance, weddings held at the Waterfront Park or at White Point Gardens are limited to 25 people, in total, at the event (including the bride and groom in the count)
Unlike a city park, the beach is public property and you will not need a permit to hold your wedding on the beach. So, for the ever popular beach wedding:
Kiawah Island Folly Beach Isle of Palms
But it is best to peruse the list below to decide what works best for you with your desires, your budget, and your guest list. Good luck!
Tasteful Civil Ceremonies Allen Johnson (843) 723-1882
CHURCHES
All Saints Lutheran Church Stacey Hicks 2107 Hwy. 17 N., Mt. Pleasant (843) 884-5470 At pastor’s discretion
Bethel United Methodist Church Jeannie Lewis 57 Pitt St., Charleston (843) 723-4587 Membership not required with fees
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Sister Deanna Bartolomei 120 Broad St., Charleston (843) 724-8395 Membership not always required; member of Catholic faith required
Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul Kester Heaton 126 Coming St., Charleston (843) 722-7345 Membership not required with fees; Episcopal affiliation preferred
Charleston Chapel for Weddings Kavie Latsko 221 Ashley Ave., Charleston (843) 577-7007 Open to the public; fees vary
Charleston Tibetan Society Geshe-la Topgyal 12 Parkwood Ave., Charleston (843) 937-4849 Open to the public; fees vary
Church of the Holy Communion Father Sanderson 218 Ashley Ave., Charleston (843) 722-2024 At rector’s discretion
Circular Congregational Church Robin Denny 150 Meeting St., Charleston (843) 577-6400 Membership not required with fees
Congregational Beth Elohim/Reform Ken Davidson 90 Hasell St., Charleston (843) 723-1090 Membership not required with fees
First Baptist Church Lori Lethco 48 Meeting St., Charleston (843) 722-3896 Membership not required with fees
First Scots Presbyterian Becky Tomlin 53 Meeting St., Charleston (843) 722-8882 Membership not required with fees; must be a member of the Presbyterian faith
First United Methodist Church 12 21st Ave., Isle of Palms (843) 886-6610 Membership required
Grace Episcopal Church 98 Wentworth St., Charleston (843) 723-4575 Membership not required with fees
Greater Refuge Temple Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Apostolic Pastor Bishop Walter Lee Jackson 230 Huger St., Charleston (843) 723-4147 Membership not required with fees
Greek Orthodox Church of Holy Trinity Christine Homer 30 Race St., Charleston (843) 577-2063 Membership not required with fees
The Huguenot Church Cathy Clark 44 Queen St., Charleston (843) 722-4385 Membership not required with fees
John Wesley United Methodist Church Pat Gehlken 626 Savannah Hwy., Charleston (843) 766-5596 Membership not required with fees
Nichols Chapel AME Church Audrey Robinson 132 Bogard St., Charleston (843) 577-7366 Membership not required with fees
St. John’s Episcopal Father Greg Snyder 3673 Maybank Hwy., John’s Island (843) 559-9560 Membership not required; must be a member of the Episcopal Church
St. John’s Lutheran 5 Clifford St., Charleston (843) 723-2426 Membership in church not required, but active ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) membership necessary
St. Luke’s Chapel Barbara Wallace 179 Ashley Ave., Charleston (843) 792-6775 Membership not required with fees; MUSC employees, alumni, and students receive reduced rates
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sister Deanna Bartolomei 89 Hasell St., Charleston (843) 722-7696
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Jeanie Branham 80 Meeting St., Charleston (843) 723-0603 Membership required
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 134 St. Philip St., Charleston (843) 722-0038 Membership not required; must be a member of the Catholic Church
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Dr. David Williams 67 Anson St., Charleston (843) 722-8818 Membership not required with fees
Second Presbyterian Church Nancy Bryant 342 Meeting St., Charleston (843) 723-9237 Membership not required with fees
The Unitarian Church 8 Archdale St., Charleston (843) 723-4617 Membership not required with fees
Tidewater Chapel 222 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant (843) 881-8738
Seacoast Church = before you say I do classes 750 Long Point Road Mt. Pleasant (843)881-2100
Boone Hall Plantation Julie Rowe 1235 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant (843) 884-4371 www.boonehallplantation.com
Charleston Area Parks & Beaches (843) 724-7327 (City of Charleston Recreation Department)
City of Charleston Parks: Angel Oak Brittlebank Park Hampton Park Waterfront Park White Point Gardens
Charleston Visitors Center& Bus Shed Russell Binder 375 Meeting St., Charleston (843) 724-7174 Special Events Committee Department of Recreation (843) 724-7321
Crosby’s Dock Mitchell Crosby 6-A Charlotte St., Charleston (843) 577-1100
The William Blacklock House Ryan Holmes 18 Bull St., Charleston (843) 953-1833 www.blacklockhouse.cofc.edu Available to faculty, staff, and active alumni
Charleston Yacht Club Lori May 17 Lockwood Dr., Charleston (843) 722-4968
Archer Music Services, LLC Representing The Plantation Singers, guitarist Christopher Teves, The David Archer Band, and others (843) 871-4460 www.archermusic.com
Lee Edwards Entertainment Ceremony musicians and reception entertainment such as Blue Plantation, Fernando Rivas, and others Lee Edwards (843) 556-1614 (888) 556-1817 www.leeedwardsentertainment.com
Vintage Chariots Limousine Service 164 Market St Ste 110 Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 637-6459 http://www.vintagechariots.com
Quick resource list:
Woodlands and Kiawah Sanctuary would be the two most elegant. The Historic Rice Mill Building is a great place for a reception on the water next to the marina with no grass anywhere, eliminating most bugs.
SWEETSMITH BAKERY Orange Grove Plaza, West Ashley (843) 573-2322. Specialty pastries and baked goods. Cinnamon rolls, muffins, coffee cake, coffee, cheesecake, squares, cookies. Wedding and theme cakes, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
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