Lowndes Grove

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Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

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.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-400

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
266 Saint Margaret St, Charleston, SC 29403

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 rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Standard Chairs

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Please reach out to our team to discuss options.
Limited on-site parking is available at Lowndes Grove. Providing guest transportation to and from the venue is recommended.
The first floor of the home and the tented space are all handicap accessible.
The property rental fee entitles you to exclusive use of the venue and grounds for a 4-hour event and includes flexible vendor arrival times/setup hours and a 2-hour breakdown, post event. Additional time may be added to your event for an additional charge.
The property rental fee entitles you to exclusive use of the venue and grounds for a 4-hour event and includes flexible vendor arrival times/setup hours and a 2-hour breakdown, post event. Additional time may be added to your event for an additional charge.
We do not require our clients to obtain event insurance. However, we strongly encourage it in the case of potential circumstances that may occur which are beyond our control. We recommend contacting your existing insurance broker to discuss options or considering a specialized company, such as WedSafe.
PPHG is the exclusive provider of all food and beverage for our properties, providing customized cuisine overseen by our talented Culinary Team. All venues have a commercial kitchen on site. We are happy to provide menu consultations, in-person or via web, to create your perfect event menu. PPHG is a fully-licensed establishment offering a variety of bar packages priced per-person for the duration of your event. While we do have a very talented in-house Pastry Team that can create an array of desserts and exquisite confections for your event, PPHG no longer offers wedding cakes in-house.
Yes, we allow for boat arrivals and departures. Please connect with your Sales Manager for a list of recommended vendors.
Yes. On the 2nd floor, there is a private bridal suite that is available starting at 9am the day of the wedding through the duration of the event. Lowndes Grove clients also have the option to add on the River House for additional getting ready space, if needed.
Yes. Our on-site PPHG Event Managers handle the food + beverage details. Your hired, full-service event planner will manage your vendors, timeline, event rentals, and logistics. The planner must be a licensed professional, be pre-approved by our team to work at our venues, and adhere to all PPHG Coordinator Guidelines. PPHG offers an optional in-house Event Planning and Design division, Peninsula Events, that accepts a limited number of events per year. Alternatively, your Sales Manager can also recommend additional local planners who are well-versed with our venues.

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