Charleston Yacht Club

Charleston, SC

Beaches & Waterfront Settings

140

Charleston Yacht Club captures the spirit of the Lowcountry with sailboats gliding past breezy decks and panoramic Ashley River views setting the tone for timeless coastal celebrations. The spacious Flag Room features vaulted ceilings, skylights, cathedral windows, and a polished hardwood dance floor, offering a light-filled ballroom framed by water.

A wraparound riverside porch, open lower deck, and nearby docks create effortless indoor-outdoor flow and picture perfect backdrops with yachts and marina views.

Versatile and welcoming, the club accommodates everything from intimate gatherings to lively receptions, pairing waterfront beauty with thoughtful service for weddings that feel elegant, relaxed, and unmistakably Charleston.

Highlights

Bridal & Groom Suite Rooms

Private bridal sequester room
Newly renovated changing rooms and showers

Photo Sessions

Cathedral windows overlooking the Ashley River
Riverside covered porch and open lower deck
Dock access for waterfront portraits
Hardwood ballroom interiors with vaulted ceiling and skylights

Event Rentals

10 x 60-inch round tables
12 x 6-foot rectangular banquet tables
12 tall cocktail tables
1 x 48-inch round cake table
125 white padded folding chairs
White linens included
Setup and breakdown included

Lighting & Sound

LED drop lighting
Microphones available with refundable deposit

Catering

Full-size commercial kitchen available
Preferred catering list provided

Bar Services

Tiki Bar on lower deck
Bartenders available upon request
Client-provided beverages permitted
No corkage fee
Coolers available with refundable deposit

Wheelchair-accessible Facilities

Accessible entrances with ramps and designated parking

Parking

Ample parking available ($2/hour)

120 seated guest capacity for the ceremony
120 seated guest capacity for reception

Make it yours

Exchange vows on the expansive riverside deck overlooking the Ashley River, with panoramic water views as your backdrop.
Welcome guests at the lower level tiki bar or along the wraparound porch, where river breezes and marina views set a relaxed, nautical tone.
Move seamlessly between the Flag Room, porch, deck, and dock for a layered indoor-outdoor celebration. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, and customizable LED lighting allow the space to shift effortlessly from daytime elegance to evening ambiance.
Arrange flexible layouts using provided round, rectangular, and high-top tables and chairs. Add a tent on the deck for weather coverage and personalize décor freely, with minimal restrictions and no food or beverage minimums.
Choose from preferred caterers or bring your own, with access to a full commercial kitchen. Outdoor bands and DJs are welcome without sound limits, giving you freedom to shape the party your way.
Capture portraits on the dock with sailboats and marina views, along the riverfront, or beneath the airy ceilings for a coastal, magazine-worthy gallery.
Offer easy riverfront mingling, waterfront cocktails, and a private, full-venue rental that makes the entire celebration feel distinctly yours.

Location

Set along the Ashley River at Charleston City Marina, Charleston Yacht Club offers waterfront views, a vaulted Flag Room, wraparound porches, and open-air decks that create an elegant, nautical Lowcountry setting for coastal weddings.