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Reception
$4,500 starting price
Ceremony
$4,500 starting price
Reception
$2,250 starting price
Ceremony
$2,250 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.

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DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON'S LAST GREAT WATERFRONT ESTATE

Lowndes Grove stands proudly along the oak-lined banks of the Ashley River. Distinguished on the National Register for Historic Places, this beautifully restored estate offers an unparalleled backdrop for one-of-a-kind meetings, weddings, corporate receptions and private celebrations. The Main House showcases 1786-era architecture with period furnishings, an expansive piazza, grand lawn and sunlit terraces made of bluestone, brick and oyster tabby. Within this relaxed and refined setting, the scenic beauty of the Lowcountry unfolds with panoramic sunset views along the waterfront.

DISTINCTIVE VENUE
Lowndes Grove accommodates up to 300 guests and boasts both indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, including:

  • First and second-floor formal parlors and dining rooms with an expansive covered piazza on the second floor overlooking the grounds
  • Spacious outdoor event space under a permanent tent structure that adjoins to the main house
  • Manicured lawns and oyster tabby lots for outdoor entertaining
  • Distinctive portico on the first floor, with black and white tile flooring
  • Waterfront event space with an adjoining dock reaching 700 feet over the Ashley River, perfect for sunset photos or boat departures
  • Bridal suite located on the second floor, perfect for getting ready the morning-of
  • A collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques

CUISINE, BAR + SERVICE
Our Patrick Properties Hospitality Group in-house culinary team serves as the exclusive food and beverage provider across all five of our historic venues and works closely with you to design a thoughtful menu perfectly suited to your event. Sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients from local producers is a cornerstone of our cuisine.

  • Chef-crafted menu tailored with your personal touch
  • Customizable selections to please every palate
  • Menu consultations and private tastings
  • In-house Pastry Chef
  • On-site commercial kitchen
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Parking

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

12

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Dance Floor

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December
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Reviews of Lowndes Grove

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
54 reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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The River House at Lowndes Grove, a venue managed by PPHG, receives glowing reviews for its breathtaking views, exceptional staff, and delicious food, making it a top choice for weddings. Reviewers praise the seamless planning process, professionalism of the team, and the overall beauty of the property for making their special day unforgettable. Guests continue to rave about the high-quality food and exceptional service provided, emphasizing the value and excellence of choosing this venue for a wedding celebration.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The River House at Lowndes Grove, a venue managed by PPHG, receives glowing reviews for its breathtaking views, exceptional staff, and delicious food, making it a top choice for weddings. Reviewers praise the seamless planning process, professionalism of the team, and the overall beauty of the property for making their special day unforgettable. Guests continue to rave about the high-quality food and exceptional service provided, emphasizing the value and excellence of choosing this venue for a wedding celebration.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 54 reviews
Google
4.8/5 327 reviews
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Jeffrey K. Sent on 01/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Experience

We had an exceptional experience working with PPHG for our November 2020 wedding at Lowndes Grove. First of all, the location is gorgeous both inside and outside. We were more or less sold as soon as we drove in during our initial visit. Beautiful outdoor space on the Ashley River sets a fantastic backdrop for both ceremony and reception and the house provides lots of space for getting ready plus creates options / flexibility for a cocktail hour or even ceremony. It poured on the day of our wedding and we were able to do our ceremony on the large porch upstairs overlooking the whole property.

Second, PPHG’s in-house food and beverage capabilities are excellent. We heard from many of our guests, and we certainly agreed ourselves, that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Since all food – from hors d’oeuvres to dessert – is done in-house by PPHG, you work directly with them to do a comprehensive tasting (which is a lot of fun) and build a menu from tons of delicious, local-inspired and seasonal options. They also do an excellent job of customizing / catering to any special needs / requests – bride in our case had a gluten allergy and PPHG made special servings of nearly every single item specifically for her. We even did a fully gluten free wedding cake, which, again, was the best wedding cake we have ever had and received numerous compliments from guests. Bride and groom definitely get taken care of the whole time.

Perhaps more important than all the above, however, is that everybody from PPHG we interacted with, during the planning phase and at the wedding itself, was wonderful. We originally were supposed to get married at Lowndes Grove in April but had to postpone due to COVID. We interacted primarily with Abigail Roderick during the planning / re-scheduling phase, and she was incredibly helpful, understanding, and accommodating throughout and made the whole process as stress-free and smooth as possible given the circumstances. She (and all other staff we worked with) was always responsive and had a high degree of coordination with our wedding planner, which made things easy on us.

Ultimately our wedding, from planning to the day itself, was executed with very high attention to detail and a focus on keeping everybody safe during COVID without taking anything away from the special day. We can’t thank Abigail and the PPHG staff enough and would highly recommend working with them (and loved Lowndes Grove in particular)!
Nicole
Nicole G. Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Loveliest Wedding Venue (With the BEST Food!!)

SPEECHLESS!! My husband and I cannot express how absolutely perfect our wedding at Lowndes Grove was. The entire experience was seamless from the initial tour, to the tasting, to the entire wedding day. The venue itself is GORGEOUS and super unique (and the dock!! SO FUN!), the food was to die for, and the staff was professional and kind. All of our guests had the time of their lives, and they constantly talk about how special the whole day was. Every time I think of the whole experience it just brings me such joy. We are so thankful for Erin and Patrick Properties for helping make our wedding day so lovely and unforgettable. THANK YOU!!
Katelyn
Katie D. Sent on 09/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

My husband and I got married at The River House on 9/28/23. We cannot say enough great things about the way the team at PPHG handled our event and all of the communication leading up to the big day. We had a destination wedding and the team was more than happy to answer any and all of my many questions.
I cannot rave enough about the event staff the day of the wedding though. Taylor made sure every single detail was perfect, and her staff that worked our wedding couldn't have been nicer.
Not only did this venue execute all of our visions perfectly, but they made sure to make us feel like the most special wedding ever.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Real Weddings

Elizabeth & Matthew
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Addie & Peter
46 photos · 09/16/2017

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Richard Bell Photography Richard Bell Photography Wedding Photographers

Lowndes Grove... where to start? EVERYTHING about this venue is classy, timeless, beautiful. It is an absolute treasure! The grounds are fantastic for an outdoor wedding. You can view some of the most beautiful sunsets on the peninsula over the marsh at Lowndes Grove! The house is stunning! With the spiral staircase, beautiful colors and classic decor it is truly picture perfect! We could seriously go on and on and on about Lowndes Grove.

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Lowndes Grove frequently asked questions

Lowndes Grove includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
Lowndes Grove includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Lowndes Grove includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Lowndes Grove for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
Lowndes Grove offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lowndes Grove offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lowndes Grove offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Lowndes Grove offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Dance Floor
Lowndes Grove is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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