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The South Carolina Aquarium
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,500 for off-peak dates, and $5,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $900
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
With unrivaled panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor and Ravenel Bridge, breathtaking living sea life, indoor and outdoor ceremony options and sleek open architecture that suits any vision, the South Carolina Aquarium is a unique wedding venue sure to wow your guests! Enjoy private access to the Aquarium galleries for up to 500 guests (up to 200 seated), with customization for table placement, catering stations, bar service, entertainment and more. Your wedding at the South Carolina Aquarium is guaranteed to make waves!
Our event spaces
Aquarium Galleries
Say “I do” with the perfect personalized experience
With expansive waterfront views and an exclusive downtown Charleston location, your wedding at the South Carolina Aquarium will stand out from the others, it has a 6,985 sft. on the first floor and 6,570 sft. on the second floor. Celebrate among more than 4,000 animals in the Aquarium Galleries.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 500 Standing
Square footage
6,985
Guests often feel this space is
“Magical”
Included in this room:
Rentals include four hours of venue use, access to the Aquarium’s indoor exhibits and the outdoor Harbor Overlook. All rentals require a $2,000 reservation deposit and an additional $500 refundable damage deposit. Please inquire about holiday weekend rates
Harbor Overlook
An adjoining outdoor space
The adjoining outdoor space allows you to create an unforgettable night that’s all your own at the Aquarium.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
640
Guests often feel this space is
“unique and fun”
Included in this room:
Rentals include four hours of venue use, access to the Aquarium’s indoor exhibits and the outdoor Harbor Overlook. All rentals require a $2,000 reservation deposit and an additional $500 refundable damage deposit. Please inquire about holiday weekend rates
Aquarium Galleries
Say “I do” with the perfect personalized experience
With expansive waterfront views and an exclusive downtown Charleston location, your wedding at the South Carolina Aquarium will stand out from the others, it has a 6,985 sft. on the first floor and 6,570 sft. on the second floor. Celebrate among more than 4,000 animals in the Aquarium Galleries.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 500 Standing
Square footage
6,985
Guests often feel this space is
“Magical”
Included in this room:
Rentals include four hours of venue use, access to the Aquarium’s indoor exhibits and the outdoor Harbor Overlook. All rentals require a $2,000 reservation deposit and an additional $500 refundable damage deposit. Please inquire about holiday weekend rates
Harbor Overlook
An adjoining outdoor space
The adjoining outdoor space allows you to create an unforgettable night that’s all your own at the Aquarium.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
640
Guests often feel this space is
“unique and fun”
Included in this room:
Rentals include four hours of venue use, access to the Aquarium’s indoor exhibits and the outdoor Harbor Overlook. All rentals require a $2,000 reservation deposit and an additional $500 refundable damage deposit. Please inquire about holiday weekend rates
The South Carolina Aquarium packages
Package A
Peak pricing $900
Off-peak pricing $900
In addition to the base venue rental, you will receive: 30 minutes of additional time, 30 minutes of rehearsal time one day prior to your wedding, An animal encounter, OR a one-year Aquarium membership
Package B
Peak pricing $1,400
Off-peak pricing $1,400
In addition to the base venue rental, you will receive: 60 minutes of additional time, 45 minutes of rehearsal time one day prior to your wedding, An animal encounter OR a one-year Aquarium membership, The Shallows experience
Available services that can be provided by The South Carolina Aquarium
Services & amenities
- Event staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Shuttle
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
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1 review
Unique Venue
We have worked many times with the Aquarium and their staff and communication is always very good and we enjoy working with them. Their is a tight turnover for the set up but the staff do everything they can to facilitate an easier set up in a short space of time. We have had many happy clients and many beautiful weddings at the aquarium
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