Need space for a wedding or a family reunion? Check out these Lowcountry venues
Searching for the perfect event space in the Lowcountry this summer?
Whether you’re organizing a wedding, corporate retreat, or family reunion, finding a space that can fit everyone into one place can be a hassle.
Here is a roundup of available event space options across Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort, including outside retreats and event rooms to fit your needs.
Hilton Head event venues
Mitchelville Place
Mitchelville Place offers a private indoor venue for intimate gatherings, celebrations, and corporate events.
170 Dillon Road
Buck Island Resort and Events
This luxury waterfront estate venue has scenic views and private space.
100 Brams Point Road
Bostwick Pavilion
Tucked inside Moss Creek, a few event venues are available for casual gatherings and formal receptions.
1523 Fording Island Road
Coastal Discover Museum, Honey Horn Venue
Honey Horn offers a scenic and natural venue in a historic preserve, perfect for outdoor weddings or parties.
70 Honey Horn Drive
Bluffton event venues
Venue 1223
This stylish and intimate venue is located in the heart of Bluffton and is excellent for weddings and special events.
1223 May River Road
Seaquins Ballroom
This venue is a modern, upscale ballroom ideal for weddings, banquets and corporate events.
1300 Fording Island Road
Hewitt Oaks
Southern elegance meets natural beauty at this all-inclusive venue for weddings, retreats and celebrations.
205 Stillwell Road
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Montage Palmetto Bluff offers several venues, including Somerset Chapel and Moreland Landing, for classic and upscale ceremonies and events.
477 Mount Pelia Road
Hampton Hall Community Clubhouse
This space holds an elegant clubhouse with full-service amenities, perfect for weddings and private functions.
157 Hampton Hall Boulevard
Mansion at Rose Hill
This stately Southern mansion tucked in the heart of Bluffton offers timeless elegance and historical charm for large events.
199 Rose Hill Way
A Wedding By the Sea
This quaint chapel is an ideal spot for an intimate wedding ceremony and specializes in simple, elegant seaside events.
13 Fairway Drive
Heyward House Museum
The Heyward House is a historic home turned museum offering a unique backdrop for small events and weddings.
70 Boundary Street
Beaufort event venues
The Beaufort Inn
The Beaufort Inn offers several event spaces, including the Old Bay Marketplace Loft and Rooftop, Tabby Garden and Tabby Place, all tucked within charming downtown Beaufort.
809 Port Republic Street
Pecan Point Plantation
Pecan Point is a rustic and private plantation venue nestled on the scenic waterways of Beaufort.
91 Trask Farm Road
Coosaw Point River Club
This waterfront venue offers a classic Lowcountry setting for weddings and special occasions.
20 The Horseshoe
Agapae Oaks Weddings
This venue is a historic wedding space with picturesque oak trees and scenic marsh views.
1109 Seaside Road
Surrounding Lowcountry venues
Agape Family Life Center
This multi-use venue space serves the community through events, outreach, and celebrations.
5855 South Okatie Highway, Hardeeville
Shining Ivory Farms
Shining Ivory Farms is an elegant countryside farm venue offering a customizable space for weddings and events.
75 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland
Cotton Hall
This historic southern estate venue offers romantic, Southern-style wedding or event experiences.
200 Cotton Hall Road, Yemassee
Lowcountry Living Room
The quiet and eclectic event space provides a cozy environment for community gatherings and celebrations.
216 US 17 Alternate, Yemassee
Lowcountry community centers
If you’re on a budget, community and recreation centers can also serve as convenient event spaces for both large and small groups.
To learn more about renting these spaces, click on the links below:
Can I use a short-term rental property for my event?
It’s no secret that the Lowcountry is home to more than a handful of short-term rental properties.
Some savvy event planners have opted to find Airbnb or other short-term rental properties available for event purposes.
While some short-term rentals may allow small gatherings, most do not.
Here’s why:
No party policies: Airbnb rentals, in particular, have a no-party policy, according to the company. If you try to book an Airbnb for a celebration, your reservation could be flagged, restricted or even canceled.
Pricing: When booking short-term rentals, you’re often required to select a multi-night stay. Even if you only need the space for a few hours, you may end up spending more if your event only lasts an afternoon or evening.
Guest limits: Short-term rental properties limit the number of people who can stay in the space for safety, noise, and fire hazard concerns. For rentals in the Beaufort County area, the max occupancy is typically two people per bedroom plus two additional people. If there are more people than permitted in the space, you may risk losing your reservation.
Short-term rentals aren’t designed for events: When it comes to catering, vendors, car space and other practicalities of event hosting, most rental properties can’t accommodate.
Even with these limitations, there are luckily some rental spaces on platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo and Peerspace that can hold large groups.
When looking for these locations, make sure to either filter your search for these large rental properties or search for spaces designed to hold the maximum number of guests.
