Fall Wedding Venues in Charleston, South Carolina

What could be more memorable than an autumn wedding in Charleston, South Carolina? The Holy City recently ranked among the top 10 most romantic cities in the country according to Home & Garden Television's FrontDoor.com. So whether your storybook fall wedding will be casual, formal or romantic, there is a Charleston, SC venue that is perfect for you.

Autumn is an ideal time of year to be married in Charleston, SC because there are fewer tourists and lower prices than you'll find during the spring/summer high season. Another bonus to having a fall wedding in Charleston is the pleasant and mild climate, with a slight romantic crispness in the air. Charleston temperatures range from around 83 degrees in September to roughly 68 degrees in November.

Being such a popular destination wedding place, you should plan to reserve your Charleston, SC wedding location at least one year in advance. To help you select the perfect location to create memories that will last a lifetime, here are 5 unique fall wedding venues in Charleston, SC.

1) Historic St. Luke's Chapel

At the corner of Bee Street and Ashley Avenue you'll find St. Luke's Chapel, a lovely non-denominational spot ideally suited for a quaint Charleston, SC wedding. Squarely situated in downtown Charleston, St. Luke's offers plenty of southern charm with intimate seating to accommodate 265 guests. St. Luke's Chapel is steeped with old world history dating back to 1825. The perfect location for a storybook wedding, St. Luke's Chapel has gorgeous stained glass windows and a soulful tracker organ which was constructed specifically for the chapel after a professional acoustic analysis of the building was conducted. The sound this organ produces is tremendous and the setting is picturesque.

Beautifully landscaped gardens with Spanish moss draped oak trees; St. Luke's Chapel is an ideal location for a fall wedding in Charleston, SC.

For additional information and photographs of St. Luke's Chapel, click here: http://www.musc.edu/stlukeschapel/index.html. For reservations, fees or questions on availability, email the Chapel Director at wallaceb@musc.edu.

St. Luke's Chapel
181 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina
Phone: 843. 792.6775

2) Sunny Folly Beach

If flip-flops, sand and surf are what you're looking for when you say I DO, consider getting married on the coast of Charleston, SC. With miles of sandy shores, Folly Beach South Carolina is a short 9 miles from Downtown Charleston. Nicknamed the 'Edge of America,' Folly Beach hosts some of the loveliest ocean inspired weddings this side of the Atlantic.

Fall is a desirable time for a beach wedding because the humidity is down and there are fewer mosquitoes to contend with. The sun hangs a little lower in the sky and sparkles off the rolling waves, giving a special, romantic quality to your ceremony and your wedding photographs.

The Folly Beach Holiday Inn just completed a multi-million dollar renovation and the golden beach is in its back yard. With 4,000 square feet of banquet space available, the Folly Beach Holiday Inn can accommodate everything necessary to ensure your beach-side nuptials are perfect.

Too view the full-service oceanfront Holiday Inn, click here: http://www.follybeachhotel.net/. For additional information about wedding services, fees and availablity, email one of the Folly Beach Holiday Inn wedding planners at sirving@follybeachhotel.net.

Folly Beach Holiday Inn
1 Center Street
Folly Beach, South Carolina
Phone: 843.588.6464

3) Solemn Saint Mary of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church

Established in 1789, an excellent choice for a fall wedding is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in South Carolina, Saint Mary's. Sometimes referred to as 'the Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia', historic Saint Mary's is located in the heart of Charleston, SC. This tranquil, gorgeous church houses many rare religious paintings, and even has a ceiling that was hand-painted by Caesare Porte in Rome, Italy. Tremendous.

If you envision romance and history as a backdrop for your nuptials, Saint Mary's delivers both. Culturally fascinating, Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church is listed on the historic national register and is a truly remarkable place to declare your forever love.

For additional information about Saint Mary's Catholic Church, click here: http://www.catholic-doc.org/saintmarys/. To inquire about wedding ceremony availability, fees and restrictions, email the Saint Mary's Wedding Coordinator at sisterd@pal-metto.com.

Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church
89 Hasell St
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843.722.7696

4) Rolling Lawns of Middleton Place Plantation

Perhaps you dream of a wedding venue reminiscent of earlier, simpler times. A National Historic Landmark and America's oldest formally landscaped gardens, Middleton Place is an 18th-century plantation that has survived earthquakes and wars. Conveniently located just 14 miles northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, Middleton Place is an unforgettable venue for an autumn wedding. With Spanish moss adorned live oaks and rolling gardens offering year-round color, the Middleton Place Grand House, Plantation Stable yards and Gardens provide all the charms of the Old South. Create your own history. Still standing proudly, Middleton Place combines yesterday's simplicity with all of the modern conveniences needed to make your autumn plantation wedding an event to remember.

To view the various ceremony and reception sites, click: http://www.middletonplace.org/default.asp?catID=4554
To explore the opportunities available at Middleton Place, email the Group & Wedding Sales Manager at info@middletonplace.org.

Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC
Phone: 843.556.6020 or 800.782.3608

5) Fun and Festive Charleston Aquarium

Ecologically minded couples may want to combine their love for each other with their love of nature by having an earth-friendly fall wedding at the South Carolina Aquarium. Beautifully situated on the Charleston, SC harbor, the Aquarium is home to marine life from five regions of the Southeast. Full of glory and wonder, this venue offers the most unique and unusual wedding opportunities possible. Plan a harbor side wedding among the fun and festive aquatic animals, and create lifetime memories that celebrate the natural world.

To explore the possibilities of a Charleston Aquarium wedding, click here: http://www.scaquarium.org/Events/weddings/weddings.html. For additional information and helpful referrals and suggestions, contact the South Carolina Aquarium Special Events Manager at: SpecialEvents@scaquarium.org.

Charleston, SC Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843.579.8656 or 800.722.6455

Your perfect fall wedding is easy to imagine. Stroll among graceful antebellum homes, enjoy the accommodating autumn climate and appreciate the genteel manner of the locals. Be creative. There is a Charleston venue ideally suited to match your personality as a couple. Known for its majestic architecture and historical beauty, Charleston, SC is a perfect location for your special fall wedding.

Sources:

Charleston Post and Courier
http://www.charleston.net/news/2009/feb/09/charleston_top_most_romantic_cities71012/

St. Luke's Chapel
http://www.musc.edu/stlukeschapel/index.html

Folly Beach Holiday Inn
http://www.follybeachhotel.net/

Saint Mary's Catholic Church
http://www.catholic-doc.org/saintmarys/

Middleton Place Plantation
http://www.middletonplace.org/

South Carolina Aquarium
http://www.scaquarium.org/