Published venue fees in Charleston
City of Charleston wedding parks
Rate note: Published municipal schedule checked October 28, 2026. The schedule says rental fees double for nonresidents; obtain the city's exact total for your applicant and site.
| Fee or option | Published amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| White Point, Waterfront, Washington Square or Angel Oak | $150 base rental | One hour; up to 25 people |
| Cannon or Demetre Park | $200 base rental | Two hours; up to 50 people |
| Application | $15 resident / $30 nonresident | Separate nonrefundable charge |
The city requests at least 21 business days' notice for reservations; complex events can need longer. White Point and Waterfront's 25-person limit includes the couple. The fee sheet also restricts amplified sound in most parks and warns of damage or cleanup charges. Source details ↓
How to compare your options
Count the entire ceremony group before booking: a small guest list can become a larger gathering once the wedding party and suppliers arrive. If your plans require dinner, extensive decor or amplified entertainment, ask about those activities specifically instead of assuming a wedding permit covers them. Obtain a separate reception quote and leave enough time for guests to transfer between sites.
FEEHQ BUDGET ILLUSTRATION
Eligible resident's small-ceremony reference
- One-hour base site rental
- $150
- Resident application
- $15
- Illustrative fee subtotal
- $165
The $165 subtotal uses the resident rate only. Nonresidents need the adjusted rental and application total. It excludes vendors, reception costs and any applicable additional charges.
Questions for your Charleston venue
- Whose address establishes resident eligibility?
- Does the limit include every vendor and wedding-party member?
- Can we reschedule for weather, and which fees carry over?
Ask for one written total
Have the venue separate rent, required services, food and beverage minimums, service charges, tax and deposits. Confirm which payments reduce the final balance and which are extra. Request the cancellation, weather and overtime terms with the quote.
If coordination is included or required, compare its scope with a wedding coordinator or day-of coordinator before hiring additional help.
Sources and review notes
Sources checked October 28, 2026. A review date does not make an older rate sheet a current offer. Published examples are not city averages, endorsements or guaranteed quotes. FeeHQ calculations use the stated assumptions; confirm availability and current terms directly. How we research fees.