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The Swain Boating Center
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,500
Guest capacity
Up to 160 seated guests
About this venue
Waterfront weddings await at The Swain Boating Center on the Ashley River! Our premium venue, opened in 2021, offers stunning views and versatile spaces. Host up to 160 guests indoors or enjoy our screened porch, spacious lawn, and covered pavilion with a fireplace and grills. Picture ceremonies or cocktails with the river as your backdrop. Amenities include boat access, outdoor restrooms, accessibility features, and more. Create your dream waterfront wedding here!
Our event spaces
Multi-Purpose Room
Located along the Ashley River, the Multi-Purpose Room opens to a large screened porch, allowing guests to flow outside to enjoy sweeping waterfront views.
Guest capacity
80-120 Seated
Up to 160 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
Included in this room:
Key Features • (120) white chairs – indoor use only • (6) 4-ft conference tables with wheels • (10) 30-inch cocktail tables (bar and counter-height) • (10) 8-ft rectangular tables • (12) conference chairs with wheels • (2) easel stands • Portable speaker + microphone • Screened porch furniture • (4) 6-ft rectangle tables • (10) 60-inch round tables • (3) led smart TVs • Podium & coat rack • 84-inch screen • Portable projector
Class of 1981 Pavilion
Walk down to the boat docks to watch the sunset or enjoy the ambience of a gas fireplace at the Class of 1981 Pavilion.
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Included in this room:
Key Features: • (5) picnic tables • (1) gas fireplace • (2) charcoal grills • Outdoor restrooms • (2) outdoor fans
Multi-Purpose Room
Located along the Ashley River, the Multi-Purpose Room opens to a large screened porch, allowing guests to flow outside to enjoy sweeping waterfront views.
Guest capacity
80-120 Seated
Up to 160 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
Included in this room:
Key Features • (120) white chairs – indoor use only • (6) 4-ft conference tables with wheels • (10) 30-inch cocktail tables (bar and counter-height) • (10) 8-ft rectangular tables • (12) conference chairs with wheels • (2) easel stands • Portable speaker + microphone • Screened porch furniture • (4) 6-ft rectangle tables • (10) 60-inch round tables • (3) led smart TVs • Podium & coat rack • 84-inch screen • Portable projector
Class of 1981 Pavilion
Walk down to the boat docks to watch the sunset or enjoy the ambience of a gas fireplace at the Class of 1981 Pavilion.
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Included in this room:
Key Features: • (5) picnic tables • (1) gas fireplace • (2) charcoal grills • Outdoor restrooms • (2) outdoor fans
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