Lowndes Grove

Lowndes Grove Downtown Charleston's last great waterfront estate surrounded by live oak groves + Ashley River views (PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE VENUE.

TOURS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE GROUNDS IS PROHIBITED.) Downtown Charleston's last great waterfront estate has enchanted visitors to this idyllic setting for more than four centuries. Surrounded by 14 acres of live oak groves and scenic river views, this beautifully restored estate on the National Register of Historic Places is a graceful host to one-of-a-kind meeti

ngs, 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 highlights unrivaled sunset views along the waterfront. The rich history of the property spans a Revolutionary War invasion, the arrival of Charleston World’s Fair and a visit from President Theodore Roosevelt. Since 2007, Lowndes Grove has been lovingly preserved by Patrick Properties Hospitality Group, following its meticulous restoration in collaboration with a team of architects, artisans, landscape and interior designers. Alongside the 1786 Estate, the expansive grounds are also home to the more intimate River House.

F E A T U R E D • F R I D A Y // Today, we're excited to share Lauren + Chris' October soiree at Lowndes Grove! Since sh...
12/20/2024

F E A T U R E D • F R I D A Y // Today, we're excited to share Lauren + Chris' October soiree at Lowndes Grove! Since she was a girl, Lauren had dreamed of her Lowndes Grove wedding, as her Wagener ancestors actually owned the home in the 1800s after immigrating from Germany! The couple chose to tie the knot on a Sunday - an option that not only meant they could choose a date in their ideal month, but that also allowed for a full weekend of festivities leading up to the big day, including time for out-of-town guests to explore Charleston. With the lower costs a Sunday wedding offers, they were able to reallocate some of their investment for other fun, personalized touches (like the American Theater marquee message welcoming their guests to town!). After a morning of pampering, the bride met her groom at the stunning French Huguenot Church in downtown Charleston. Donning a beautiful Mark Ingram Atelier gown + family heirloom shoes - the very same her mother wore to marry her father - Lauren was the very vision of style and grace. Next, the newlyweds hopped on a vintage VW bus and headed to Lowndes Grove for cocktail hour, where servers were waiting with pork steam buns, mini orange chicken + waffles, and crab rangoon. After finding their tables, guests were then met with a very special handwritten note from the couple. Following dinner during the most perfect golden hour, guests all hit the dance floor. At the end of the night, L+C surprised their guests with some late night McDonald's... a personal fave of the groom! Overall, it was a day full of thoughtful, personal touches. Here's to the new Mr. + Mrs. 🥂

📍: Lowndes Grove
Photo // Katie Wilson Photography
Planning //
Florals // Festoon Charleston
Lighting // Lit Charleston
Rentals // Curated Events Charleston | Snyder Rentals | EventWorks
Linens // Stradley Davidson
Cake // Vanilla & The Bean
Band // Velvet Bay Groove Co.
Video // Michelle Behre Photography
Transportation // Lowcountry Valet & Shuttle Co
Gowns // Mark Ingram Atelier | Iconic Bride
Bridesmaids // Bella Bridesmaids | LulaKate
Makeup //
Hair //
Stationery // By Betsy Pippen

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⭐️f e a t u r e d !⭐️
12/17/2024

⭐️f e a t u r e d !⭐️

F E A T U R E D • F R I D A Y // This week, we're shining a spotlight on Ashton + Judson's jaw-dropping August soiree at...
12/13/2024

F E A T U R E D • F R I D A Y // This week, we're shining a spotlight on Ashton + Judson's jaw-dropping August soiree at Lowndes Grove! The couple kicked off the day with a breezy waterfront ceremony on the front lawn, shaded by live oaks and umbrellas. For cocktail hour, the guests all gathered by the Ashley River, greeted with the A+J's specialty cocktails, French 75s and Old Fashioneds, along with tasty hors d'oeuvres like crab cakes, seared sea scallops, and burrata with fig jam. The reception space, designed together with our very own Peninsula Events, was absolutely stunning! Soft, airy draping provided the perfect backdrop for the romantic golden chandeliers and oversized greenery centerpiece. The classic neutral beige + white tones along with gold accents created the very vision of a timeless wedding day dream. But once the dance floor started bumpin, the vibe was pure P A R T Y! And as a fun personal touch, Ashton surprised her groom, having customized 'Friends in Low Places' hats made for everyone (a nod to the groom's longtime love of the song) and handed them out just as the couple hopped on stage to serenade their guests with the Garth Brooks classic. Towards the end of the evening, guests refueled with fried chicken sliders before seeing the newlyweds off for their super romantic boat departure! Just another reason we love a summer wedding 🌴🤍

📍: Lowndes Grove
Photo // Sarah Partain Photography
Planning // Peninsula Events
Florals // Tupelo Honey Flower Shop & Co.
Lighting + Draping // Light It Up SC
Rentals // Patrick Properties Hospitality Group | Snyder Rentals | Curated Events Charleston | Emerson James Rental
Linens // Stradley Davidson
Stationery // Kate Eliza Creative
Hair //
Makeup // Cheryl Quinn Makeup
Band // The Life Atlantic
Video // Siegel Films
Cake // Bloom Custom Cakes
Ceremony // Palmetto Strings
Gown //
Bridal Accessories // JIMMY CHOO Dareth Colburn Designs

'tis the season ❄️🎀📍: Photo // Catherine Hurt Photography
12/09/2024

'tis the season ❄️🎀

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Photo // Catherine Hurt Photography

F E A T U R E D • F R I D A Y // This week, we're excited to share Ali + Nick's beautiful fall stunner at Lowndes Grove!...
11/29/2024

F E A T U R E D • F R I D A Y // This week, we're excited to share Ali + Nick's beautiful fall stunner at Lowndes Grove! Absolutely crushing the elevated garden party vibe, the couple + their planner created a jaw-dropping setting full of vibrant sage green tones paired with blush hues. The POPS of bright florals tied it all together, with the dahlias absolutely stealing the show. Our favorite, though, was the care the couple put into ensuring the day included lots of special little details, beginning with the invitation suite that featured the couple's monogram, as well as their sweet pup! The monogram again made an appearance during cocktail hour where it adorned the white serving napkins. From there, A+N really made cocktail hour their own, with bourbon smash and paloma specialty cocktails passed alongside green personalized cocktail napkins. There were also personalized matchbooks + coozies to round it all out! For late night, it was time to pass the espresso martinis with an adorable coffee bean + cinnamon "M" stencil on top, followed by smash burgers + fried chicken sliders with UK Cats and VT Hokie mini flags in them as a nod to the couple's alma maters. And as a final cherry on top, the grounds of Lowndes Grove were absolutely drenched in one of the most jaw-dropping fall sunsets you could possibly ask for! Definitely a perfect ending to A+N's new beginning 🥂

📍: Lowndes Grove
Photo // Kailee DiMeglio Photography Inc.
Planning // A Charleston Bride
Florals // Festoon Charleston
Lighting //
Linens // BBJ La Tavola
Rentals // Snyder Rentals
Draping //
Beauty //
Paper Goods // Kate Eliza Creative
Guest Portrait Painter //
Invitation Suite //
Band //
Transportation //
Ceremony // Palmetto Strings
Cake // Publix

Pre-ceremony snaps 📸📍: Photo // Kylie Anne Photography
11/20/2024

Pre-ceremony snaps 📸

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Photo // Kylie Anne Photography

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What dreams are made of ✨📍: Photo // One Life Photography
11/14/2024

What dreams are made of ✨

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Photo // One Life Photography

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Charleston’s Last Great Waterfront Estate

Downtown Charleston's last great waterfront estate has enchanted visitors to this idyllic setting for more than four centuries. Surrounded by 14 acres of live oak groves and scenic river views, this beautifully restored estate on the National Register of Historic Places is a graceful host to 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 highlights unrivalled sunset views along the waterfront. The rich history of the property spans a Revolutionary War invasion, the arrival of Charleston World’s Fair and a visit from President Theodore Roosevelt. Since 2007, Lowndes Grove has been lovingly preserved by Patrick Properties Hospitality Group, following its meticulous restoration in collaboration with a team of architects, artisans, landscape and interior designers. Alongside the 1786 Estate, the expansive grounds are also home to the more intimate River House.

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