Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
Three Centuries of History, Beauty and Grace
Once famous for its cotton and pecans, one of the oldest plantations in the United States is now renowned for its stunning wedding and event backdrops. The Antebellum plantation dates back to 1861 and has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Couples are drawn to the Mt. Pleasant property’s Avenue of Oaks, a three-quarter-mile stretch of 270-year-old giant live oaks draped with Spanish moss. The enchanting setting sings with a historic mansion, the iconic Cotton Dock, majestic lawns and patios flanked by idyllic tidal marshes (you may recognize Boone Hall Plantation from The Notebook).
Weddings flow between Boone Hall’s breathtaking settings with ease as professional staff work diligently to make each moment everything you want it to be. Design your dream outdoor ceremony under the side lawn’s dramatic moss-draped ancient oaks with branches creating an intimate fairytale canopy over you and your guests. Move to the rustic wooden Cotton Dock for cocktail hour backed by an iconic tidal marsh setting on the banks of the Wamponcheeoone Creek. Guests will swoon over the mansion’s majestic front lawn, intimate patio, spacious back lawn and beautiful gardens surrounding the house. Close out your celebration with dinner and dancing under the grand Pavilion clam shell tent on the picturesque back lawn where live oaks and the Southern stars meet you with reverence.
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The Location
Setting
Tucked away down the famous Avenue of Oaks, these coveted grounds are located in Mt. Pleasant just eight miles from downtown Charleston along the winding Horlbeck Creek.
Things To Do
Charleston is steeped in rich Southern history and culture, dappled with lovingly preserved architecture, a church-spired skyline and lush legendary gardens. The historic port city is a foodie haven with award-winning chefs serving fresh-caught seafood and delectable Lowcountry comfort dishes. Civil War sites and iconic plantations, Fort Sumter boat tours and horse-drawn carriage rides clacking down cobblestone streets offer a taste of the past while mile after mile of soft white-sand coastline delivers five beautiful beach enclaves, yachting, fishing and acclaimed golf courses. A walk down King Street unveils locally owned and high-end boutiques and the Saturday morning Marion Square farmers market is the place for local produce and artisan crafts.
Proximity
16 mi to Charleston International Airport
11 mi to The Peninsula
12 mi to College of Charleston
12 mi to Waterfront Park
The Details
Amenities & Services
- 13-passenger golf cart to transport guests (additional fee required)
- The famous Avenue of Oaks showcasing 270-year-old giant live oaks draped with Spanish moss
- A 40’x40’ clam shell Pavilion tent acoustically designed for DJs and bands
- A gate attendant for the evening of the event
By the Numbers
- 738-acre plantation grounds
- 225 seated guest capacity for ceremony
- 225 seated guest capacity for reception
Make it Yours
- Situate your dance floor on the historic Cotton Dock for waterfront dancing under the stars
- Host your reception on the spacious Back Lawn surrounded by live oak trees along the Wamponcheeoone Creek
- Plan a stunning photo shoot beneath the famous 3/4-mile Avenue of Oaks where giant oak trees draped with Spanish moss provide a natural enchanted scene
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