About this venue
Host your wedding at Lowndes Grove, downtown Charleston’s last great waterfront estate. This picturesque peninsula venue offers a relaxed and refined Lowcountry setting, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy exclusive use of the circa 1786 Main House and its 14 acres of private grounds. Exchange vows on the grand lawn, then celebrate on expansive terraces and piazzas while taking in iconic, one-of-a-kind sunset views over the Ashley River. It’s an unparalleled, private backdrop for your special day.
Our event spaces
Waterfront + Private Dock
A grand arrival or getaway by water.
Make a truly unforgettable entrance or exit from the private 700-foot dock on the Ashley River. This stunning, picturesque feature provides an exclusive waterfront experience, perfect for sunset photos, a quiet moment together, or waving farewell to your guests by boat as you begin your new life.
Guest capacity
Up to 300 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
First Floor + Portico
Elegant decor ranging from casual to lavish, complementing occasions of every style and scale.
The formal interior spaces of the Main House exude 1786-era charm. Guests can flow freely through the interconnected sitting room, parlor, and dining room, all appointed with period furnishings. The stunning, glass-enclosed portico bathes the entrance in natural light, creating a sophisticated setting for welcome drinks, cake cutting, or intimate conversations away from the main celebration.
Guest capacity
8-16 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Second Floor + Piazza
750-square-foot piazza overlooking the river and oak grove.
The elegant second floor provides private, beautifully appointed spaces for your wedding day. Get ready with your wedding party in the hospitality suite. Step out onto the second-floor piazza for a quiet moment and a breathtaking, elevated view of the oaks and river before you walk down the aisle. Or invite your guests inside + out to the piazza for a breathtaking cocktail hour.
Guest capacity
8-32 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grand Lawn + Main Tent
Picturesque waterfront setting on the Charleston peninsula.
The sprawling Grand Lawn provides a breathtaking ceremony or reception backdrop, framed by the majestic Main House on one side and panoramic Ashley River views on the other. This flexible space is the perfect canvas for an open-air celebration under the live oaks or to host a spectacular, fully customized tent for an all-weather reception. The western-facing view guarantees unparalleled sunsets.
Guest capacity
200-400 Seated
10-500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Waterfront + Private Dock
A grand arrival or getaway by water.
Make a truly unforgettable entrance or exit from the private 700-foot dock on the Ashley River. This stunning, picturesque feature provides an exclusive waterfront experience, perfect for sunset photos, a quiet moment together, or waving farewell to your guests by boat as you begin your new life.
Guest capacity
Up to 300 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
First Floor + Portico
Elegant decor ranging from casual to lavish, complementing occasions of every style and scale.
The formal interior spaces of the Main House exude 1786-era charm. Guests can flow freely through the interconnected sitting room, parlor, and dining room, all appointed with period furnishings. The stunning, glass-enclosed portico bathes the entrance in natural light, creating a sophisticated setting for welcome drinks, cake cutting, or intimate conversations away from the main celebration.
Guest capacity
8-16 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Second Floor + Piazza
750-square-foot piazza overlooking the river and oak grove.
The elegant second floor provides private, beautifully appointed spaces for your wedding day. Get ready with your wedding party in the hospitality suite. Step out onto the second-floor piazza for a quiet moment and a breathtaking, elevated view of the oaks and river before you walk down the aisle. Or invite your guests inside + out to the piazza for a breathtaking cocktail hour.
Guest capacity
8-32 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grand Lawn + Main Tent
Picturesque waterfront setting on the Charleston peninsula.
The sprawling Grand Lawn provides a breathtaking ceremony or reception backdrop, framed by the majestic Main House on one side and panoramic Ashley River views on the other. This flexible space is the perfect canvas for an open-air celebration under the live oaks or to host a spectacular, fully customized tent for an all-weather reception. The western-facing view guarantees unparalleled sunsets.
Guest capacity
200-400 Seated
10-500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Lowndes Grove
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
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