The Gadsden House
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,500 for off-peak dates, and $3,500 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 180 seated guests
About this venue
Steeped in romance, The Gadsden House was originally built as a wedding gift in 1798. Today, this restored Charleston manor blends heirloom character with modern elegance. Picture your ceremony in the lush courtyards, cocktail hour on the grand Southern piazzas, and a reception in parlor rooms glowing with crystal chandeliers. Featuring original heart pine floors and thoughtful amenities, this downtown venue offers an unparalleled backdrop for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or welcome party. Experience iconic Southern hospitality.
Our event spaces
Courtyards
Exchange your vows in an intimate urban oasis.
The property features three distinct courtyards, each paved with a charming mix of bluestone, classic Charleston brick, and oyster tabby surfaces. These private spaces are enveloped in lush greenery, including mature magnolias, crepe myrtles, and palm trees, creating a serene and romantic garden setting. Flexible tenting options are available, ensuring your outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour is beautiful, rain or shine. This is the ideal backdrop for a picture-perfect "I do."
Guest capacity
100-180 Seated
170-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Southern Piazzas
Invite your guests to mingle on the expansive Southern piazzas.
These wide, covered porches are a quintessential part of Charleston charm, offering a perfect setting for a breezy cocktail hour. Outfitted with romantic gas lanterns, the piazzas provide stunning elevated views overlooking the property’s lush courtyard gardens. Guests can sip a drink while also catching glimpses of Charleston's iconic waterfront, soaking in the truly historic and scenic atmosphere of the manor. It's an idyllic transition space for any celebration.
Guest capacity
40-50 Seated
50-75 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Parlor Rooms
Host your reception in four grand parlor rooms where historic elegance meets modern comfort.
Original heart pine floors flow throughout, complemented by stately fireplaces and dazzling crystal chandeliers. The fresh "paper white" walls create a bright, airy canvas for your wedding decor. These interconnected spaces allow guests to mingle freely, all while enjoying modern amenities like an integrated sound system and adaptive climate control for year-round comfort. This is a perfect setting for a sophisticated seated dinner or an elegant celebration.
Guest capacity
24-80 Seated
40-100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Courtyards
Exchange your vows in an intimate urban oasis.
The property features three distinct courtyards, each paved with a charming mix of bluestone, classic Charleston brick, and oyster tabby surfaces. These private spaces are enveloped in lush greenery, including mature magnolias, crepe myrtles, and palm trees, creating a serene and romantic garden setting. Flexible tenting options are available, ensuring your outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour is beautiful, rain or shine. This is the ideal backdrop for a picture-perfect "I do."
Guest capacity
100-180 Seated
170-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Southern Piazzas
Invite your guests to mingle on the expansive Southern piazzas.
These wide, covered porches are a quintessential part of Charleston charm, offering a perfect setting for a breezy cocktail hour. Outfitted with romantic gas lanterns, the piazzas provide stunning elevated views overlooking the property’s lush courtyard gardens. Guests can sip a drink while also catching glimpses of Charleston's iconic waterfront, soaking in the truly historic and scenic atmosphere of the manor. It's an idyllic transition space for any celebration.
Guest capacity
40-50 Seated
50-75 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Parlor Rooms
Host your reception in four grand parlor rooms where historic elegance meets modern comfort.
Original heart pine floors flow throughout, complemented by stately fireplaces and dazzling crystal chandeliers. The fresh "paper white" walls create a bright, airy canvas for your wedding decor. These interconnected spaces allow guests to mingle freely, all while enjoying modern amenities like an integrated sound system and adaptive climate control for year-round comfort. This is a perfect setting for a sophisticated seated dinner or an elegant celebration.
Guest capacity
24-80 Seated
40-100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
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