We are about to share everything we know about how to plan a wedding in Charleston in full detail with the main objective being to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Charleston Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Charleston
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Charleston will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our posts on tying the knot in the South are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Charleston Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Charleston might be the most important decision you will make:
- Cannon Green at 103 Spring St
- William Aiken House at 456 King St
- The Gadsden House at 38 Alexander St
- The Cedar Room at 701 E Bay St
- Merchants Hall at 36 N Market St
- Historic Rice Mill Building at 17 Lockwood Dr #101
- Legare Waring House at 1500 Old Towne Rd
Charleston weddings with as many as 250 guests for a stationed dinner can be held at Cannon Green in lovely indoor and outdoor settings for a ceremony and/or reception.
With a capacity to hold up to 500 guests William Aiken House boasts a magnificent venue along with two spacious courtyards and private gardens offering delightful options for outdoor entertainment.
The Gadsden House has room for indoor wedding ceremonies near you with a maximum of 80 guests while 180 guests would be the limit for outdoor ceremonies. The venue can handle seated dinners for 180 people, stationed style receptions for 250 people, and cocktail parties with 300 guests in both interior and exterior spaces.
The Cedar Room can hold up to 550 guests for local weddings or receptions.
For dinner service The Merchants Hall can meet the needs of 150 people while partial seating can be done for 175 people.
With a maximum capacity of 300 people The Historic Rice Mill provides adaptable indoor and outdoor spaces complemented by breathtaking sunset views.
200 guests can be accommodated for indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions in your area at Legare Waring House.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Emily Kotarski Bespoke Bridal Design at 474 King St #A
- Magnolia Bride of Charleston at 98 Church St
- Bridals By Jodi at 823 St Andrews Blvd
- Modern Trousseau at 149 1/2 E Bay St
- Condon’s Bridal Boutique at 1901 Ashley River Rd
- Lovely Bride at 127 King St
- Maddison Row South at 8 Vanderhorst St
- Alena Fede Design Studio at 25 Broad St
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- SAS-E Ink Paper & Press at 7 Radcliffe St #100
- Studio R at 1107 King St
- ByGeorge Press
- Atwater Graphics Studio
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Charleston wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Keepsakes Florist at 2024 Wappoo Dr
- Fresh Weddings & Events at 1414 Savannah Hwy #B
- Creech’s Florist at 3200 Azalea Dr
- Tiger Lily Florist at 131 Spring St #B
- Roadside Blooms at 4491 Durant Ave
- Seithel’s Florist at 1901 Ashley River Rd #8
- The Greenery Florist at 240 Calhoun St
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Richard Bell Photography
- Franzi Annika Photography
- Jolie Connor Photography
- Catherine Ann Photography
- Lauren Jonas Photography
- Surrender Films
- Excellence Photography
- King Street Photo Weddings
- Palmetto Wedding Films
- Nicholas Gore Weddings
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- Bunn DJ Company
- OtherBrother Entertainment
- Charleston Virtuosi
- Charleston Entertainment
- Darby Events
- Mike Bills Entertainment
- Bryan the DJ
- DJ Rehab
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Galya Makeup Artistry at 171 Church St
- Lashes and Lace Bridal Studio & Spa at 87 S Market St
- Lordis Loft Salon & Spa at 310 King St #B
- Canary Rock Salon at 1939 Maybank Hwy #D
- Sweet Emotions Hair & Makeup at 715 St Andrews Blvd
- Bellelina Skincare/Makeup Studio at 87 Wentworth St
- Gibson Hair & Makeup at 17 Princess St B
- Tabula Rasa Salon at 125 Cannon St
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Tuxedo Junction at 7685 Northwoods Blvd B
- Charleston Formal Wear at 114 King St
- Charleston Tuxedo at 426 W Coleman Blvd #A
- Men’s Wearhouse at 1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd #200
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Charleston are available at:
- Cakes by Kasarda at 3414 Rivers Ave
- The Cake Stand at 1328 Trenholm Dr
- Ashley Bakery at 1662 Savannah Hwy
- WildFlour Pastry at 1750 Savannah Hwy
- Sweet Rhi at 2000 Wappoo Dr #A
- Chantilly Cake Shop at 1608 Camp Rd
- Rise Bespoke Bakery Co
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Hamby Catering
- Salthouse Catering
- Cru Catering
- Crazy Dutchman Catering
- Rosemary & Rye Catering
- Duvall Catering & Events
- Southern Bear Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Parcel 32 at 442 King St
- High Cotton Charleston Restaurant at 199 E Bay St
- Magnolias at 185 E Bay St
- Virginia’s On King at 412 King St
- 39 Rue de Jean at 39 John St
- Poogan’s Courtyard at 12 Cumberland St
- Stars Rooftop & Grill Room at 495 King St
- Circa 1886 Restaurant at 149 Wentworth St
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Anderson Event Design at 334 E Bay St #219
- Christina Baxter Weddings & Events at 164 Market St #341
- Pop the Bubbly at 460 King St #200
- Hill & Co. Creative at 21 Broad St
- b Wed Charleston at 557 E Bay St #20671
- Pinnacle Weddings
- Chancey Charm Weddings
- Reynolds Treasures Wedding Services
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Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Charleston
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Charleston and we wish you the best of luck!