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Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$3,000 starting price
Reception
$1,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 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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About

On WeddingWire since 2007

A national historic landmark in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the William Aiken House is an elegant 1807 estate located on Upper King Street, within walking distance to renowned hotels, fine dining, shopping, historic sites, and cultural experiences. Sweeping ballrooms, lush private grounds, and open-air piazzas make this historic mansion one of Charleston’s most sought-after venues for weddings.

Facilities and Capacity

Also located on the grounds of the William Aiken House and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of King Street, two guest suites reside in a beautifully-restored gothic-style Carriage House. Originally used as stables, the Carriage House is home to two unique duplex suites, each with a living and dining area, kitchenette, master bedroom, and full bath, with views of the bluestone courtyard and magnificent centuries-old magnolia tree. These suites are perfect for overnight stays or to be used as a getting-ready location the morning of. The William Aiken House accommodates up to 400 guests and boasts both indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, including:

  • First and second-floor ballrooms with expansive outdoor covered piazzas overlooking the grounds

  • Private gardens, manicured lawns, and two spacious courtyards for outdoor entertaining
  • Elegant pergola and reflection pool
  • Two formal dining rooms
  • Drawing room and a formal study (perfect for getting ready the morning of)
  • A collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques

Services Offered
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

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  • 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?

$3,000

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

$1,500

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?

$3,000

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

12

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
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
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?

Altar/Arch
Dance Floor

What transportation and access is available?

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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4.8 out of 5 rating
49 Reviews
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
97% Recommended by couples
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The William Aiken House is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its beauty, exceptional service, and delicious food. The staff, including Rachel, Becky, and Erin, are described as accommodating, helpful, and professional. The venue is commended for its stunning outdoor spaces, including the front lawn area and upstairs piazza, as well as its unique features like the bluestone dance floor. Guests were impressed with the quality of the catering and the overall experience at the venue.

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The William Aiken House is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its beauty, exceptional service, and delicious food. The staff, including Rachel, Becky, and Erin, are described as accommodating, helpful, and professional. The venue is commended for its stunning outdoor spaces, including the front lawn area and upstairs piazza, as well as its unique features like the bluestone dance floor. Guests were impressed with the quality of the catering and the overall experience at the venue.

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Sarah Sent on 11/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A gorgeous historic building that is quintessential Charleston in the midst of downtown!

When my husband and I started researching Wedding Venues in Charleston, we knew that we wanted something "Charlestonian" as many of our guests would be from out of town and we wanted to give them a Charleston experience. When we set foot onto the William Aiken House grounds, we knew it was the place. It is a simply gorgeous venue with a perfect location. It is right on King street, which allowed our guests to continue to party across the street once our wedding was over and also allowed them to be within walking distance of the hotels where we had wedding blocks. It couldn't have been easier for them! Furthermore, more of a logistics point, getting married in Charleston in the midst of Hurricane season is risky, to say the least. WAH provided us with indoor and outdoor space that would allow us to have a back up plan if we were blessed with rain during our day - fortunately we were not :) It has a room on the second floor that is perfect for getting ready in, and it has two carriage houses that are connected to it that you can rent out for the night before or after (or both) your wedding which is super convenient and they are beautiful!

Aside from its beauty and literally perfect location, WAH is owned by Patrick Properties Hospitality Group and thus, there is in house catering and organization. I cannot say enough good things about PPHG. From the moment that we stepped foot onto the William Aiken House property, we were treated so wonderfully. Rachel did a fantastic job showing us the grounds and answering all of the thousands of questions I had at the time and in the months to come. I must have emailed her a million times a day with "one last question" and she always responded quickly and friendly! Once we signed on to have our wedding at WAH, we were connected with Kailin, who started us at our tasting and ran everything on our wedding day. Let me tell you about KAILIN. From the moment we met her at the tasting, I could tell she loved what she was doing, and loved helping people have the most perfect day for their wedding day. She gave us great recommendations on things that paired well with each other and what guest "favorites" tended to be depending on the time of year. Similar to Rachel, she answered a billion questions and patiently changed my menu over and over again as I couldn't make up my mind about things! On the day of my wedding, she came up to me after we arrived after the ceremony and immediately asked me if I needed anything. The group had placed hor dourves in the upstairs room for my bridal party to eat before our entrance as we were all starving!! Dinner was delicious and the entire night, everywhere I looked, anyone who wanted a drink in their hand had one. As a bride, you don't hear much about the wedding until after it. I cannot tell you how many of my guests repeatedly commented on two things that are a direct reflection of PPHG: 1.) the quality of the food was to die for. from the hor dourves to the crab cakes and short ribs to the wedding cake and the gelato bar, people LOVED the food. And I can say my husband and I were given some extra meals to go home with and we were able to enjoy it again and again for a couple of days!! and 2. my guests could not stop commenting on the professionalism, punctuality, and fluidity with which the staff conducted cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert, and the bar. Furthermore, and most importantly, many of my guests commented on how KIND and friendly all of the servers were. Rachel and Kailin, along with the rest of the PPHG staff, made my guests feel welcome and guaranteed they would have a good time (which is what was most important to me as a bride) and they made my wedding day an absolute dream. I'm sure that there may have been snafus somewhere (like all weddings), but I certainly never heard of any, and that is a direct reflection of the quality of the personnel and the hospitality with which this company conducts its work. If you are looking to get married in the Charleston Area, look no further than WAH and Patrick Properties - it really will be the best day of your life.
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Rhonda P. Sent on 02/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue

Incredible service, beautiful venue…and I didn’t have to lift a finger. The staff at Patrick Properties know what they are doing. Memories were made here to last a lifetime. Highly recommend.
Kelly
Kelly C. Sent on 12/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous wedding venue in downtown Charleston!

We had our wedding at the William Aiken House and had the absolute BEST experience with PPHG. Rachel, and the entire PPHG staff are amazing. They were all super helpful and accommodating throughout our wedding planning process. The venue is gorgeous and was great for our intimate wedding of 27 guests. I was worried the venue would be too spread out for our small guest count, but with utilizing just the front lawn area (by the pergola), the upstairs piazza, and indoor rooms it was perfect! I loved the layout that we decided on. We came up with a unique idea to use the bluestone next to the pond for our dance floor, and it worked out perfectly for our small guest count! We had our dinner on the upstairs piazza overlooking King Street and it was a literal dream. Our wedding was on 12/2 and the weather was absolutely perfect - I’m so happy we were able to utilize the outdoor spaces even in the winter. The food was INCREDIBLE.. all of our guests raved about how delicious everything was! We had 3 specialty cocktails which were all amazing! The catering team, bartenders, and servers really go above and beyond with their service. I could not be happier with our decision to book the William Aiken House for our special day. Beyond exceeded my expectations!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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One of the things that always strikes us about the William Aiken House is the fact that such an amazing place is nestled on King Street. It's a fabulous location! But once you step on the property, it's like you are transported somewhere else. You DO NOT feel the hustle and bustle of nightlife or traffic outside the gates. You feel like you are on the grounds of a beautiful southern home away from the world. The house is immaculate and full of charm! The grounds appear medium sized in person and HUGE in photos! It's elegant, fun, classic, chic and modern... all at the same time! WE LOVE The William Aiken House! See why: http://charlestonwedding.com/index.html#/pearce/, http://charlestonwedding.com/index.html#/eady/, http://charlestonwedding.com/index.html#/toucey/

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William Aiken House frequently asked questions

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

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