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Reception
$25,000 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
Bar service
$50 per person
These prices are available for the months of September through June. These prices are available for the months of July through August.

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Located in the heart of Downtown Charleston, full of southern charm + rich history, The Gadsden House is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies + receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties + farewell brunches.

As an heirloom property featuring a recent restoration, The Gadsden House offers a seamless blend of historic character, contemporary elegance + modern amenities.

Four grand parlor rooms boast original heart pine floors, impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful fireplaces, crystal chandeliers + neutral “paper white” walls, as well as a sound system + adaptive climate control.

Three intimate courtyards showcase a mix of bluestone, Charleston brick + oyster tabby surfaces. Magnolias, crepe myrtles + palm trees create an intimate urban oasis. Custom tenting options ensure versatile use of the outdoor spaces, rain or shine.

Expansive Southern piazzas, complete with gas lanterns + traditional “haint blue” ceilings, offer views of the property’s lush courtyard gardens + Charleston’s waterfront.

A beautifully furnished bridal suite + handsomely appointed groom’s quarters allow for all day relaxation for the entire wedding party!

Please visit www.GadsdenHouse.com + review our venue rental guide for more information.

  • 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?

$25,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
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?

Audio Equipment
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December
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96% Recommended by couples
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The Gadsden House, part of the King Street Hospitality Group, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful venue, and delicious food. The staff, including Kathleen, Sofie, Lindsey, and Maddie, were described as attentive, professional, and accommodating throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The venue itself was commended for its elegant and historic charm, with stunning details such as lanterns, greenery fences, and vintage decor. Guests were particularly impressed with the food, with many mentioning the delicious chicken and waffles, melt-in-your-mouth beef, and bacon ranch fries. Overall, reviewers highly recommended The Gadsden House for weddings and other special events.

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The Gadsden House, part of the King Street Hospitality Group, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful venue, and delicious food. The staff, including Kathleen, Sofie, Lindsey, and Maddie, were described as attentive, professional, and accommodating throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The venue itself was commended for its elegant and historic charm, with stunning details such as lanterns, greenery fences, and vintage decor. Guests were particularly impressed with the food, with many mentioning the delicious chicken and waffles, melt-in-your-mouth beef, and bacon ranch fries. Overall, reviewers highly recommended The Gadsden House for weddings and other special events.

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5.0/5 62 reviews
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4.9/5 96 reviews
Emma
Emma H. Sent on 05/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal.

We are going to ATTEMPT to put into words the absolutely phenomenal experience my husband and I had working with King Street Hospitality Group. The first and most important piece of advice I can give for any couple planning their wedding, is that you should hire a team with heart, and the team at KSHG is all of that and MORE.

When we hired our wedding planner, the fabulous Cayleigh at the Petal Report, the team at KSHG came highly, highly recommended by her. We fell in love with the venue and the wonderful initial conversation we had with Kathleen and booked our date site unseen. My husband and I unfortunately had to pull the plug on our original April 2020 wedding date a short month prior when the pandemic originally hit, and the level of empathy, flexibility and HEART that we felt from Kathleen and Sofie was honestly that of a close friend. Going through the hurdles, anxiety and stress of moving all of our originally booked vendors not once, but twice, Kathleen took time to personally call me and put my mind at ease. Kathleen and Sofie both sent a handwritten note to my now husband and I to let us know that they were thinking of us on our original wedding date. I will never, ever forget that level of kindness.

Fast forward to our big day - the service, food and experience we had celebrating at the Gadsden House was met with comments from our guests like ‘this is the best wedding I’ve ever been to’ and ‘that is the most delicious wedding food I’ve EVER had’. Sofie & Maddie made everything SUCH a breeze, and their attention to detail to us, my parents and my in-laws was something I’ve never experienced before. Chef went ABOVE and beyond for our tasting and every aspect of our experience with this crew was outstanding. Sofie also went out of her way to pack up individual to-go boxes of ALL of our food at our reception to enjoy after - my goodness.

With postponing to this spring, we also were able to continue with our original plans for our Welcome Party which we chose to host at KSHG property, Vintage Lounge, which has been a favorite spot of ours in Charleston for a few years. The service and overall experience there made our weekend absolutely perfect and the KSHG team made sure of it and treated it like an extension of our wedding reception.

Our wedding day will forever be our FAVORITE day, and the wonderful team at KSHG will make sure of it for you. We are still riding the post-wedding high and wish we could rewind and do it all again. We would be confident that this crew would make sure it was perfect every time. I simply cannot recommend this wonderful venue, hospitality group and team enough, and would be more than happy to connect with any couple with questions. Thank you KSHG! WE LOVE YOU!
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Jessica G. Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

KSHG and the Gadsden House were AMAZING

Our wedding was everything I had imagined and SO much more because of KSHG! When picking venues, my husband and I headed to Charleston from MD to try and find something so that we could do a destination style wedding. We had looked at Upstairs at Midtown online and that was the one we were most excited about. When we booked the visit, they asked if we wanted to tour their sister site and we figured "why not"? Well, we INSTANTLY and I mean INSTANTLY fell in love with the venue. Everything about it, from the details of the lanterns outside to the greenery fences, to the beautiful vintage style interior decor that is so well kept and just lovely.. we knew that was the venue for us! We went to Charleston on several occasions for our food tasting, final walk through, etc. and working with the team was absolutely wonderful! They were kind, responsive, accommodating, descriptive, helpful, and so much more. Our food tasting was one of my favorite experiences of all time because it felt like we were all just a group of friends hanging out and eating delicious (AND I MEAN DELICIOUS) meals. With that being said, because they knew how far we were they did everything that they could to help accommodate us being so far away. They even offered a virtual tour of both venues if we wished so that we did not have to drive down (although gladly we went because we wouldn't have instantly been overwhelmed by the elegance of entering the Gadsden House). I feel like I could go on and on about the venue AND the team, because it was such a wonderful experience. They made our wedding feel luxurious, and made sure every single detail and design was exactly what we envisioned. I HIGHLY recommend both the vendor AND the venue. They worked SO well with our planner (Peper Events) as well, and it made the process SO much more enjoyable and stress free as they covered so many aspects and details that I did not have to worry about. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, beautiful venue with excellent service then I highly recommend you go with KSHG. Additionally, the food deserves a review ALL on its own, but it was absolutely incredible. I am from Portugal originally, and my family had NEVER had chicken and waffles, and said it sounded horrible. Well we had it as an hor d'oeuvre and they were completely blown away by it! Everything from the hor d'oeuvre, to the delicious melt in your mouth beef, and the bacon ranch fries for a late night snack (10/10 recommend those) were wonderful! I would go back JUST for the food alone if I could!
Katherine
Katherine N. Sent on 05/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Spot with Incredible Team

I spotted this venue online and instantly fell in love with it. The Gadsden House provided a beautiful backdrop for our Wedding and Reception. It is a dreamy home and courtyard that is only made more spectacular by the vendors they work with who truly brought our dreams to life. The KSHG team was wonderful to work with, especially Regina, they were all friendly, responsive, and incredibly kind!
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The Gadsden House frequently asked questions

The Gadsden House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
The bar service starting price at The Gadsden House includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Gadsden House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
The Gadsden House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Gadsden House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Gadsden House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Gadsden House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Tents
The Gadsden House is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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