The Gadsden House

The KSHG team was amazing to work with and I cannot recommend them enough! The staff and entire team went above and beyond to ensure our big day turned our exactly how we envisioned. Our guests raved about the food and how friendly the staff was and still talk about how our wedding was one of the best weddings they have been to! Our entire experience was everything we could have hoped for and more!

We are so grateful for the entire KSHG team and their incredible service, thoughtfulness and attention to detail. We knew the Gadsden House was our venue immediately - the historic charm, location, and indoor/outdoor style was the perfect representation of Charleston that we wanted to share with our guests. Every step of the planning process was seamless and fun with the KSHG - we loved every walkthrough and our incredible tasting. And the food! Oh my goodness, it is SO good! This is not normal wedding food - the quality and flavor profiles are so distinct and wonderful; we received so many compliments on the food from guests. We could not have imagined a better wedding reception and feel so thankful for the relationships made with the KSHG team, too!

Along with the absolute beauty of the Gadsden house, the staff are truly incredible. From first booking, to the tasting, to last minute deatials all the way through the end of wedding night. Communication was great and each staff member made us feel so special, along with all of our family and friends. I have never experienced such intimate and professional service. Along with serivce, the food was amazing-every single moment of it!

We chose the Gadsden House for our wedding ceremony and reception on 9/23/23. Two months later, we are STILL getting compliments about the venue, service, and food. You cannot go wrong choosing this place for any special event. The staff on site was extremely attentive and helpful throughout the entire planning process. From our initial tour, to the tasting, to the day of, we are forever thankful to their team for making our experience so memorable. Pro tip: If they still have them on the menu, choose the mini chicken and waffles *chef's kiss*!

We loved everything about our wedding day at the Gadsden House! The KSHG team is the best of the best. The service, food, venue, and everything was just perfect. The entire staff, especially Sofie, were so authentically kind, attentive and accommodating. They took such wonderful care of us and it seemed like everyone in the wedding party had a story about how above-and-beyond the staff went for them. Our guests raved about the food and drinks, and a few guests even went out of their way to tell us how impressed they were by how accommodating the catering team was to their dietary restrictions/ allergies. We didn’t have to worry about anything and truly got to just enjoy our wedding day. The bridal suite and grooms quarters were also such a great aspect of the day. Besides the bridal suite being huge and stunning, it was great that we had access to it the entire day; we had our hair, makeup, pictures, ceremony and reception all done at the venue and it made the day so low-stress and easy. I would recommend the Gadsden House to any couple looking for a stress-free, beautiful, completely customizable venue!

Where do I begin??? The staff, the food, the venue itself - everything was a 1000/10!! Maddie, Sophie, and everyone that we worked with were professional, prompt, beyond helpful, and KIND individuals. We could not have asked for a better team!! My family and friends are all talking about the food and our late night espresso martinis- what a hit!! Everyone said how delicious the wines and other cocktails were as well as the dinners being the best food they’ve had at a wedding!! We chose this venue because of the beautiful outdoor, intimate space, and although it did rain and we did need to utilize the tents, everyone did their best all day to maintain the beauty and made sure all of the guests were dry! The verandas and beautiful architecture of the inside of the house also provided the perfect covered places for us to get a ton of photos since the plans had to change a bit due to the rain. Thank you KSHG for the wedding of our dreams!!!!!

We held our wedding ceremony & reception at the Gadsden House on Oct 21st and it was absolutely perfect in every way! So much so, that my dad added a special thanks and a joke to his FOB speech to specifically call out what a wonderful job KSHG did that day, jokingly saying guests could not even put down their drinks before staff would clean it up or refill it - the staff truly went above & beyond and Maddie specifically made sure me, my now-husband, and our parents always had drinks in hand, food plated at our seats, and even saved passed apps for us while we were taking photos. From the first visit we had to the Gadsden House, we knew it was the venue for us - the historic home, vast history, and beautiful surroundings, not to mention upbeat & attentive staff, were exactly what we were looking for. They were always beyond accommodating to any request - working with us to come up with a specific brunch menu (for our morning brunch wedding idea), allowing us to bring in external vendors when needed (i.e. for a coffee cart!), and being okay with our golden retriever, Wally, being onsite for photos and to walk down the aisle as our Best Man/Maid of Honor! Every other vendor who we worked with (planner, photographer, hair & make-up etc) mentioned to us (at some point or another during the planning process) that the Gadsden House was their favorite venue to work at and with. From our planner mentioning how responsive, helpful, and professional the KSHG staff is, to our photographer being obsessed with the natural lighting & photo backdrops, to the HMU artists raving about the huge bridal & groom suites we used to get ready in! I truly cannot say enough positive things about this venue & staff and we hope to be back again in 10, 20, or 50 years to do a vow renewal with KSHG <3

The Gadsden House was the perfect place to host our outdoor ceremony and reception in late October. The venue was beautiful and King St Hospitality Group did a phenomenal job in hosting and catering our event! The Gadsden is a "blank slate" so we opted for whimsical florals, candles and cafe lighting to really dress up the outdoor space. The bridal party utilized the getting-ready rooms for hair/makeup prior to the event, which were spacious and convenient. KSHG also offered a tasting in advance of the wedding to help us in selecting passings/appetizers/entrees for our finalized menu. We opted for multiple passings (bacon-wrapped shrimp, chicken biscuit, fried oyster, arancini) a plated salad, plated appetizer (scallops), a plated entree (short rib and shrimp and grits) and passed sweet treats (chicken and waffle and key lime tarlette) in addition to wedding cake. These additions quickly added up, but they were worth it! I would say that prices are reflective of the quality of the food and service. The food and drinks were excellent (guests are still raving about it!) and the service was unmatched! Maddie and team made sure our glasses and plates were always full and even prepared us a tray of passings once cocktail hour started. KSHG worked with us prior to the event to ensure dietary restrictions/special requests were accommodated. For guests who were vegetarian, KSHG prepared dishes that closely mirrored the other entrees (i.e not just a plate of veggies). It was truly a wonderful venue!

Our wedding was everything I had imagined and SO much more because of KSHG! When picking venues, my husband and I headed to Charleston from MD to try and find something so that we could do a destination style wedding. We had looked at Upstairs at Midtown online and that was the one we were most excited about. When we booked the visit, they asked if we wanted to tour their sister site and we figured "why not"? Well, we INSTANTLY and I mean INSTANTLY fell in love with the venue. Everything about it, from the details of the lanterns outside to the greenery fences, to the beautiful vintage style interior decor that is so well kept and just lovely.. we knew that was the venue for us! We went to Charleston on several occasions for our food tasting, final walk through, etc. and working with the team was absolutely wonderful! They were kind, responsive, accommodating, descriptive, helpful, and so much more. Our food tasting was one of my favorite experiences of all time because it felt like we were all just a group of friends hanging out and eating delicious (AND I MEAN DELICIOUS) meals. With that being said, because they knew how far we were they did everything that they could to help accommodate us being so far away. They even offered a virtual tour of both venues if we wished so that we did not have to drive down (although gladly we went because we wouldn't have instantly been overwhelmed by the elegance of entering the Gadsden House). I feel like I could go on and on about the venue AND the team, because it was such a wonderful experience. They made our wedding feel luxurious, and made sure every single detail and design was exactly what we envisioned. I HIGHLY recommend both the vendor AND the venue. They worked SO well with our planner (Peper Events) as well, and it made the process SO much more enjoyable and stress free as they covered so many aspects and details that I did not have to worry about. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, beautiful venue with excellent service then I highly recommend you go with KSHG. Additionally, the food deserves a review ALL on its own, but it was absolutely incredible. I am from Portugal originally, and my family had NEVER had chicken and waffles, and said it sounded horrible. Well we had it as an hor d'oeuvre and they were completely blown away by it! Everything from the hor d'oeuvre, to the delicious melt in your mouth beef, and the bacon ranch fries for a late night snack (10/10 recommend those) were wonderful! I would go back JUST for the food alone if I could!

When you decide to hold your wedding at The Gadsden House, you’ve nearly completed the biggest wedding planning challenge. Mainly because, once you make the decision to go with KSHG, you know you are in possibly the best hands in the wedding industry. Sofie, Kathleen, Maddie, Desiree, Sarah, Regina, Chef Derek, Chef Travis, Chef Joe + entire KSHG team has a grasp of hospitality, level of service and presentation that is completely unmatched. Warm, knowledgeable and always helpful, they hold relationships and experience with a wide array of select vendors, making it easy to match the level of talent across-the-board from flowers to musicians. They manage the food and bar, which makes for nearly a one stop shop with high level presentation, beautiful selections and a delicious outcome. The Gadsden House is a beautiful historic property that includes a secret garden and a beautiful mansion with loads of history and character. The renovation created a clean slate yet refined sensibilities such as stunning chandeliers and fireplaces to allow you to explore your wildest bridal décor dreams. And, dreams do come true. It was a true pleasure getting to work with them, and we were constantly impressed with their flawless execution and high standards in each step of the process. We just need to figure out how to get back and throw another party one day!

The Gadsden House is as good as it gets. We immediately fell in love with the venue after our initial tour and with a relatively tight timeline from securing the venue to our wedding day, the King St Hospitality Group team helped us pull off the Big Day seamlessly. The combination of the building itself with it's stately high ceilings and wrap around porches, with the expansive patio, and convenience of groom's quarters and bridal suite made the Gadsden an absolutely perfect place to host such an important event. Outside of the building, all those involved were first class and made what can be a stressful event a breeze. Thank you to the entire KSHG team for your tireless efforts--it was truly the best day of our lives.

The team at The Gadsden House is incredible! The planning process was seamless, even as I live across the country. Every part of the planning and event experience was thoughtful and tailored to us. Right from the tasting, the team took note of our likes and dislikes and ensured that we had a menu specialized for us. They were attentive throughout the entire evening and made sure that we had everything we needed to fully relax and enjoy the night. The staff was incredible and truly provided the elevated experience we were looking for. We even had long-time Charleston residents complimenting the venue! One of the best aspects of The Gadsden House was the food. Truly incredible options. We got so many compliments the night of the wedding on how good the food was. Overall, I cannot recommend The Gadsden House and the staff at King Street Hospitality enough. They helped ensure our wedding was everything we wanted and more!

If we could give 6 stars, we would. From the communicative and attentive staff down to the gorgeous venue and impeccable food, getting married here was the best choice we ever made. Words just won’t do the beauty of the venue justice — it was stunning and everything we could have ever asked for. To Sofie, Regina and the entire dream team, thank you for making our perfect wedding vision come to life. We wish we could do it all over again!

This winter, King Street Hospitality hosted our group at the Gadsden House for our annual holiday party. The venue’s interior is spotless, and the garden and grounds are beautifully manicured. The Gadsden House retains all its 1798 charm while offering contemporary food and beverages. The team (Sofie, Maddie, and Sarah) responded immediately to our inquiry and were in constant contact throughout the entire planning process. We deferred to their expertise in food recommendations, rentals, and venue setup. Our group is very satisfied with the Gadsden House and will not hesitate to recommend it to others. We look forward to planning another event at the Gadsden House in the future.

The Gadsden House is the greatest venue ever. From our very first Zoom virtual tour of the venue, we were greeted with truly the kindest, most helpful team at King Street Hospitality Group. Leading up to the wedding, they were so on top of everything, keeping our planner and us in the loop every step of the way. When it came to wedding day, I can’t say enough incredible things about our day of venue coordinator, Maddie. She worked seamlessly with our planner all day long, and checked on us all night long. Our guests RAVED about the food the entire night. From hors d'oeuvres, to dinner, to late night bites, everyone enjoyed everything. Most people said it was truly the best wedding food they had ever had. All of the KSHG staff constantly checked on us throughout the night, bringing us plates of hors d'oeuvres, champagne, water, etc. You name it, they had it for you. The venue is kept in pristine shape. The courtyards and the house itself are so well maintained. I loved the then venue had so much natural beauty, that when our florals, lighting, and decor was set up, it added to the beauty of the venue without overpowering. I could go on and on, but you truly cannot go wrong with KSHG. They are the best of the best.

We cannot recommend the Gadsden house and the KSHG team enough. We got married at Gadsden house September 2022, and we worked with the KSHG for a year. They're very responsive, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. The KSHG really blew us away with how prompt and hospitable the service was during the wedding. The food and drinks were AMAZING. People are still talking about the food. Kathleen, Sarah, Sofie, and everyone else was so helpful. They were constantly making sure everything was perfect and it really was a perfect day. Gadsden house is the perfect venue in downtown Charleston with both the bridal suite, and grooms quarters as well. It was tough to find a venue that offers both. Gadsden house has the charm of downtown Charleston and the interior is gorgeous. It's the perfect backdrop for your wedding day. You will be in great hands with the KSHG team! Thank you guys! -Darrel and Lauren

We used King Street Hospitality Group for our Rehearsal dinner at Upstairs at Midtown and our wedding at The Gadsden House. The entire team was knowledgeable and professional from the first tour all the way through the reception a year later. Our wedding took place on the day Hurricane Ian hit Charleston and Kathleen and her took extra time all week leading up to the event to make sure we had all the necessary alternate plans in place. The event would not have happened without the extra efforts by the whole team. The venue itself is beautiful inside and out, the food and service was top notch. Thank you to the entire King Street Hospitality Group team for making our wedding weekend the best it could be!

If you're looking for a beautiful, historic, timeless, wedding venue with the best food you've ever had, Gadsden House is the place for you! My husband and I got married in May at the Gadsden House with the amazing help of Buttercup Events (you need to hire Amy!). The venue itself is a blank canvas that is light and bright and can truly become your wedding vision. Without any decoration it's beautiful in and of itself. The staff is extremely helpful and informative. I live in NYC and was able to get all my questions answered promptly and even do a Zoom tour before visiting in person a few months later. One of the things that drew me to Gadsden House was that everything can be done in one place. We wanted an outdoor wedding and there is space for dinner, dancing, and even cocktail hour on the balcony. The bridal suite and grooms quarters are on-site making the day of super easy for everyone involved. We had gotten catered food for the day of and were able to get in early in the morning to start our day. Both the bridal suite and grooms quarters are such well designed spaces. Our planner and vendors turned the outdoor area for our ~100 guests into a beautiful scene. We were nervous about our station style / no reserved seating and the staff made it super easy for our guests to understand and the event flowed nicely. Overall the staff was WONDERFUL. Sofie especially had worked with us from the beginning and was so helpful throughout the day. The FOOD. I can't say enough about the food. Every single guest commented on how great it was, and that is sooo rare for a wedding. We're still dreaming about the short rib and risotto. Even the cake was phenomenal! I would do it over again in a heartbeat, and change nothing. Thank you to the entire Gadsden House team for giving us the wedding of our dreams!

The Gadsden House was a perfect venue for our wedding! King Street Hospitality Group was a joy to work with during our engagement. They are personable and detail-oriented. When the wedding day came, I was stress-free knowing everything had been addressed! As a bonus, their food is unreal! Thanks to them and my vendor team, I can say I would not have changed a thing about my wedding day.

There aren't enough positive adjectives to describe our wedding experience with the amazing KSH team at the Gadsden House, specifically Sofie and Kathleen.  From initial inquiry outreach to the last moments of my reception, I was met with enthusiasm, warmth and attention to detail that I never expected! I felt like the team was personally invested in making my wedding the best ever - like I was working with a friend. Planning was an absolute breeze - I am an out of town bride and asked one million questions which were always answered thoroughly and patiently. The resources they build out for their clients are so helpful, with planning guides, seating templates, recommendations, calendar reminders, all in a Google drive with contracts & such made it so simple. They were always accommodating when I was in town to tour the venue with parents who hadn't seen it yet, or if my fiance and I just wanted to look in with our planner. Once topline details were squared away, the communication around the tasting and menu was so helpful. The tasting itself was also a highlight of the planning experience. The food is not your typical wedding food - it is top restaurant quality, beautifully plated and absolutely delicious. My guests have continued to text me about how amazing the food was, several specifically mentioning dreaming about the banana cream pie desserts :) As if I wasn't impressed enough, the actual wedding day could not have been better. Kathleen and her team are absolutely committed to ensuring the bride, groom and families are constantly attended to, in addition to all of the guests. Sofie even was so kind to come up while I was getting ready to say hello and congrats because she couldn't be at my event that day. My husband and I never had to ask for a drink or food, and neither did our families. They were in front of us before we would have even thought to ask. Any little last minute details were handled by my planner and KSH and it made for a totally carefree experience for my husband and I, which was beyond appreciated. At the end of the night, they subtly pack things up for you so that you don't have to lift a finger. You can have a beautiful venue and outstanding food in many places but the white glove service you get with KSH (in addition to knocking the venue & food out of the park) makes them the best of the best. I am SO happy I had my wedding here, it truly could not have gone more perfectly and KSH is the reason! Thank you, thank you!

Every single detail about the Gadsden House was PERFECTION. I don't even know how to describe how perfect everything! I'll start with the staff- the team at KSHG and the Gadsden is beyond amazing. Kathleen, Maddie, and the entire staff were always accomodating, friendly, and sweet! They were so quick & helpful with their responses leading up to our big day which helped us feel super prepared and comfortable with them the day of. Throughout our entire wedding day, Kathleen & Maddie were there to make sure we were comfortable, hydrated, fed, and happy! Guests at our wedding even commented that the staff was super sweet and attentive. Second - the food! We knew the food was going to be delicious after our tasting but we were even more blown away the day of. The cocktail hour bites were so delicious - along with the signature drinks! And dinner was BEYOND good. Like - still dreaming about it good! Our guests could not get over how delicious the food was. I am still thinking about the corn panna cotta... Lastly - the Gadsden itself is so stunning. The courtyards, the trees, the beautiful house and porches- everything was so charmingly "Charleston" which is exactly the feel we wanted. I can't say enough good things about the Gadsden and team. Everything was better than we ever could have imagined - thank you so much!

We hosted a destination wedding for 100 people at the Gadsden House. Living out of town, you never really know what you are going to get for your money but you should trust every single one of the 5 star reviews you have read. The KSHG is first class and the Gadsden House is out of the world beautiful. Kathleen, Regina, and their team were very responsive to endless emails and questions. The tasting was wonderfully planned. And I was pleasantly surprised to see the people who I had emailed with for months were in fact the same people who were there onsite serving me the entire night of the wedding. They did not hand it off to other people. They were there and wonderfully attentive all night. All of our guests were blown away at the Ritz-Carlton level service. If you are considering a seated dinner, I recommend it. Even with 100 people, every meal was piping hot. The entirely female serving staff coordinated meal delivery with each person at the tables receiving their meals simultaneously like a royal event. As the bride, I never had to go get or look for anything. I was attended to and after speaking with our guests, they were as well. We even had a guest with a severe food allergy and they were diligent on communications to ensure she had an allergy-free meal. The Gadsden House & the entire KSHG staff deserve 6 out of 5 stars.

Wow! We got married at the Gadsden House and were so blown away with the food, drink, venue, and most importantly the level of service and hospitality. While wedding planning and speaking with other vendors, they all had the same reaction about the Gadsden House. We heard from everyone about it being one of the best venues in town and how much they all enjoyed working with the KSHG team. It was so clear to see how well established KSHG is and how many good working relationships they have with vendors all over Charleston. The whole team was so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. They were full of so much information and always so helpful and willing to answer any questions right away. In addition to being so helpful, KSHG was SO courteous and kind to not only us, but our entire family and all of our guests. I truly did not lift a finger all day, everything between our wonderful planners and KSHG was taken care of. They were always there when you needed them, but never in the way or taking attention away from the party. Our families and friends cannot stop raving over the level of service and kindness from the staff. Our plates were never empty, and our glasses were being refreshed constantly. I was most blown away when were taking pictures after the ceremony, several blocks away, and Madison walked to find us to serve hors d’ouerves. Totally unexpected, but so appreciated. One of our favorite memories of the planning was the tasting. It was such a special time to share with each other and our moms. It really set the bar high for the wedding day, and the expectations were so far exceeded. We loved everything and cannot say enough. You will be in such good hands with the King Street Hospitality Group. We highly recommend KSHG!!

Our wedding couldn't have been more perfect at The Gadsden House thanks to KSHG and all of their staff! Everything went so smoothly and all of the staff was very helpful and friendly. Every single one of our guests were raving about the food and how it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and I couldn't agree more! I would recommend this venue to everyone!

The KSHG was a dream come true for our February wedding. The Gadsden House was beautiful, the team was efficient and made our day go flawlessly! We could not have dreamed of a better venue! -Kensley L.

Wow! We got married here in March of 2022. We were planning our wedding while living in Texas. The whole team at the Gadsden House were incredible to work with from far away. They arranged a tour via FaceTime prior to us booking. We appreciated their organization, responsiveness and patience as they addressed all of our many questions and talked us through the process. We were able to see the venue in January during the tasting/walk through. The King street hospitality group makes the tasting/walk through so much fun! It felt truly like a celebration! The tasting was absolutely delicious and the team walked us through, with the help of our wedding planner (Amy from Buttercup events), to help us see the vision of our wedding day! We cannot begin to describe how much we LOVED our wedding day at the Gadsden House. We had rainy weather but the clear tent + string lights and perfect flowers (from Bliss and Bloom) made the whole house absolutely stunning. The staff at The Gadsden House were incredible. They were so attentive! Everyone had smiles on their faces and they had people assigned to me/husband and to our parents to make sure everyone had drinks/food. It was amazing. We were actually able to enjoy our appetizers/dinner and drinks because the staff made sure that we had exactly what we needed. The whole space flowed flawlessly and no one had to wait for food or drinks with 3 stations and 2 bars. Our guests have continued to talk about how delicious the food was. We had the seafood tower and 3 passed appetizers during cocktail hour and then we had shrimp and grits, chimmichuri and the lemon chicken for stations. They were all AMAZING. The portions were excellent sized and we had more than a few guests going back multiple times for more shrimp and grits! Additionally, the house itself is beautiful for photos. We took some outside when it was not raining but also had great spots on the porches for additional photos. We loved that the space lended itself to multiple “spaces” within one space to have a ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. In Charleston, couples have a lot of choice for wedding venues but we cannot recommend The Gadsden House. If we had to do it all over again, my husband and I would pick The Gadsden House every single time!

When we decided to host our wedding at a destination out of town, the stress began to mount. After touring so many different venues in Charleston, we found the Gadsden House and the wonderful folks at King Street Hospitality. All our worries disappeared! From the start, the staff have been of the highest class and walked us through every step of the way. Their impeccable attention to detail, professional process and efficiency made our planning process seamless. We cannot say enough about them - they've impressed us since the start and our guests have continued to comment frequently on the extraordinary service. Without question, they exceeded all our expectaitons and provided us with a wedding we never dreamed of!

Perfect setting for a beautiful January wedding and reception! The wedding planners, Sofie and Kathleen, we’re knowledgeable and professional, and planned a beautiful event from start to finish. The day of coordinator , Maddie, did an amazing job of keeping everything on track, and the wait staff were amazing. The food was delicious! Even with very chilly weather, the tent and heaters for outside kept everyone comfortable. Would highly recommend this wedding for a wedding, reception, or any large event!

WOW! What an amazing location, stately and historic. I was blown away. I truly can't say enough about the service, the food, decor and the excellent experience of being at my stepson's wedding at the Gadsden House. It was the perfect Charleston venue. We had the wedding and reception all in one place and the turnover was flawless. I honestly could not get over the beautiful detail and stunning setting. The experience was purely Southern with extra personal touches throughout. The absolute icing on the cake were the people that took care of us from planning to service to food. It was simple fabulous.

The Gadsden House was the perfect venue for our wedding. My husband and I did a destination wedding and wanted a venue that screamed southern charm and Charleston architecture. That is exactly what you get with this venue with its big porches, gas lanterns, and stone courtyards. As expected, the venue looked absolutely stunning on our wedding day. What made the venue even better was the exceptional service and THE FOOD! The KSHG team is the epitome of southern hospitality and just blew us and our guests away with the level of service and attention to detail. Sofie and the entire team working that day were absolutely amazing. They checked on us frequently throughout the day and bent over backwards to make sure the evening went perfectly for us and our guests. As soon as we walked out from the ceremony they had glasses of champagne ready for us and then brought plates with all of the hors d'oeuvres to us. All throughout the night they brought both my husband and I and our immediate family whatever drinks we wanted. The staff also made up plates with food from all of the stations so that we didn't have to get up and it gave us time to actually sit down, relax, and eat. The staff also took such great care of our family and friends. My father-in-law in particular went on and on throughout the night about how wonderful the staff was and he wasn't the only one. And to top it all off, the KSHG team cleaned and packed up the bridal suite for me. They had everything neatly packed and set aside in the room for me and my bridal party to be able to just grab and go at the end of the night! It was so kind of them. Now to talk about the food, which deserves a paragraph in itself. First of all, the tasting was such a fun experience and the food was incredible. We were blown away, but also thought that it probably wouldn't taste as good when cooked in mass for the reception. And were we ever wrong!! We chose to do 4 passed hors d'oeuvres and 3 stations for dinner. The food was even better than at the tasting. The oysters were phenomenal and the she-crab soup was to die for. And I'm still dreaming about the fried chicken and mac and cheese. My goodness it was the best fried chicken I have ever had and wish that KSHG would open a restaurant so we could come back and eat it every time we visit Charleston. Our guests RAVED about the food and still do months later. One of our guests is a chef and complimented how good and "fresh out of the oven" everything tasted, so hats off to the culinary team!! You simply cannot chose a more beautiful venue with a more incredible team and food. You will be so glad you chose KSHG!

I really don’t even know where to begin when it comes to KSHG and the Gadsden House. I had three different wedding dates due to COVID, and Kathleen, Sofie, and Maddie couldn’t have been more patient and kind. They were so beyond supportive through the entire wedding process, and became true friends. Beyond their incredible help, the day of the wedding was magical. The staff, environment, food, and drinks were all UNREAL. I still have people talking about the food at my wedding months later. If you’re looking for a wedding venue in Charleston, look no further than the Gadsden House, you will not regret it!

Where do I begin with the fabulousness that is the KSHG team and their venues? We hosted both our rehearsal dinner (at Upstairs at Midtown) and wedding reception (at the Gadsden House) with KSHG and can’t imagine having done it any other way. From the initial email correspondence to our send off at the end of the evening, each team member maintained an unmatched level of professionalism, care and willingness to accommodate. We are still blown away by how incredible the team at KSHG is and we’ll continue to remark on how they truly made our wedding that much more special. The service is impeccable - Sofie, Maddie, and all the staff, were beyond attentive, patient and thorough throughout the entirety of our wedding weekend. Not only did they treat my husband and me like kings and queens, the team also took excellent care of our wedding party. From never letting our glasses run dry to greeting us & our wedding party with the most delicious food and beverages as we got off the bus, no detail was too small or overlooked. They took great care to make sure we - and even my parents - were fed, hydrated, and never wanting for anything throughout both of our events. We must also rave about the food, THE FOOD! All we can say is “Wow!”. Honestly, one of the best meals we’ve ever had - not just good for “wedding food”. The chef perfectly executed our menu modifications and requests. Our guests have not stopped commenting on how good our food was…we even had people calling us the next day wanting to know if they could get more shrimp & grits (seriously, add these to your menu if you’re booking with KSHG)! Because the venues speak for themselves, I’ll keep this portion brief - the venues are well-maintained, clean and of course, aesthetically beautiful. Personally, I don’t think you will find a prettier bridal suite than the Gadsden House. In sum, we could praise KSHG for pages but if you read nothing else from this review, know this: no other vendor or venue compares; there is simply no one that can do it as well as KSHG. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

The best!! Lindsey, Kathleen & the whole King Street Hospitality Group were absolutely amazing throughout the whole process and truly made sure that we had the best day ever. The venue itself is stunning with the most beautiful & comfortable bridal suite to spend the morning getting ready in. The KSHG team puts their hearts into each couple they work with and that shines throughout the entire planning process. And the food!! Our guests (and us!) are still raving about how delicious the food was along with the best service. We barely made it back down the aisle after the ceremony and Lindsey had a tray of hors d’oeuvres waiting for us! They not only made sure to take care of us but also our five year old daughter – her one request was a chocolate fountain, when we asked Kathleen about it at the tasting she did not miss a beat before saying of course! On the wedding night, Gabby’s eyes lit up when she saw a chocolate fountain especially for her complete with all of her favorites to dip! There was not one minute of the entire wedding day where our whole family didn’t feel completely catered to. We truly did have the best day ever and we are forever grateful for the King Street Hospitality Group for all their work to ensure it was perfect!

Sofie team did an amazing job. We don’t know where to begin. The venue was amazing and the food and staff were beyond expectations. I would highly recommend this venue…. You will not be disappointed. Hands-down the best venue ever with the best team ever

Amazing venue and the best team!!! My wedding was on June 11 at The Gadsden House and the KSHG went above and beyond for us. We are from Louisville KY so this was a destination wedding for us. We had so many questions before booking (we didn’t even see the venue before booking!) and they answered all of our questions and even took us around the venue on zoom. The venue is to die for. It is so stunning! The team didn’t miss a beat during the wedding planning process or the day of the wedding. They made sure it was the perfect day! I received so many compliments on the food and the service; both were over the top amazing!!! Everyone told me it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had and the service was top notch! I have zero complaints! Thank you Kathleen, Lindsey, Sofie and the rest of the KSHG Team for helping to make our wedding day the best day ever!!

Hands down best wedding venue ever!!!! Lindsey and her amazing team at The Gadsden House out did themselves to make all our wedding dreams come true. It was effortlessly perfect and that is saying a lot for a large destination wedding. Also they helped re-plan our wedding in less than 100 days I mean that is incredible and not one thing went astray. We fell in love with the beautiful character and gorgeous courtyard of the venue and the staff made us feel like family. Every person we worked with and had the pleasure of meeting from the planners, servers, to caterers were all very professional and kind. The food was 5 freaking STARS and would give Gordon Ramsey a run for his money. All our guest could talk about was how wonderful all the food was and the incredible service. We would relive this day 100x over again thanks to the wonderful Gadsden House team! Thank you Lindsey for everything you are so awesome we couldn't have done it without you! BEST DAY EVER!!!!!

Wow! So much to say, we LOVED everything about the Gadsden House! Our April wedding went off without a hitch. King Street Hospitality was so responsive throughout the wedding planning and helped us make the last minute switches necessary to accommodate potential rain. You can not go wrong choosing the Gadsden House, the space is beautiful, the staff is great, and the food/beverage was complimented by every guest! Thanks! Brenna & Max

It’s going to be tough to put into words how amazing Kathleen and the wonderful team at KSHG are, but here’s my attempt: The level of professionalism, hospitality, flexibility, and attention to detail King Street exemplified for our wedding at the Gadsden House was incredible. Over the almost 2 years of planning, Kathleen and the team were extremely responsive answering all our questions and concerns via phone, email, and even FaceTime. Kathleen is one of the sweetest people and went out of her way to make sure our experience was stress-free as possible. The amount of care the team puts into the property to keep it clean, updated, and fresh is seriously impressive. The historic house is extremely well taken care of and the fusion between classic Charleston charm and modern touches had our guests stunned. On the actual day, the staff’s attention to detail was unmatched. Our guests raved about the service from passing of hors d'oeuvres, bartendering, and serving of food. Speaking of food, our dinner, which we booked through their kitchen, was hands down one of the highlights of the evening. Our guests are still dreaming of the chicken and waffles!! When we booked the Gadsden, we thought we were just getting a beautiful venue. What we didn’t know is we were also getting an incredible support team and some of the best cuisine Charleston has to offer making it the most incredible day we could have ever asked for. Because of KSHG, our vision was brought to life and even better than we could have dreamed. The Gadsden House is a true Charleston treasure and we couldn’t have picked a more special place to celebrate our marriage.

We are going to ATTEMPT to put into words the absolutely phenomenal experience my husband and I had working with King Street Hospitality Group. The first and most important piece of advice I can give for any couple planning their wedding, is that you should hire a team with heart, and the team at KSHG is all of that and MORE. When we hired our wedding planner, the fabulous Cayleigh at the Petal Report, the team at KSHG came highly, highly recommended by her. We fell in love with the venue and the wonderful initial conversation we had with Kathleen and booked our date site unseen. My husband and I unfortunately had to pull the plug on our original April 2020 wedding date a short month prior when the pandemic originally hit, and the level of empathy, flexibility and HEART that we felt from Kathleen and Sofie was honestly that of a close friend. Going through the hurdles, anxiety and stress of moving all of our originally booked vendors not once, but twice, Kathleen took time to personally call me and put my mind at ease. Kathleen and Sofie both sent a handwritten note to my now husband and I to let us know that they were thinking of us on our original wedding date. I will never, ever forget that level of kindness. Fast forward to our big day - the service, food and experience we had celebrating at the Gadsden House was met with comments from our guests like ‘this is the best wedding I’ve ever been to’ and ‘that is the most delicious wedding food I’ve EVER had’. Sofie & Maddie made everything SUCH a breeze, and their attention to detail to us, my parents and my in-laws was something I’ve never experienced before. Chef went ABOVE and beyond for our tasting and every aspect of our experience with this crew was outstanding. Sofie also went out of her way to pack up individual to-go boxes of ALL of our food at our reception to enjoy after - my goodness. With postponing to this spring, we also were able to continue with our original plans for our Welcome Party which we chose to host at KSHG property, Vintage Lounge, which has been a favorite spot of ours in Charleston for a few years. The service and overall experience there made our weekend absolutely perfect and the KSHG team made sure of it and treated it like an extension of our wedding reception. Our wedding day will forever be our FAVORITE day, and the wonderful team at KSHG will make sure of it for you. We are still riding the post-wedding high and wish we could rewind and do it all again. We would be confident that this crew would make sure it was perfect every time. I simply cannot recommend this wonderful venue, hospitality group and team enough, and would be more than happy to connect with any couple with questions. Feel free to reach me at 630-854-9814 - Emma Heying. Thank you KSHG! WE LOVE YOU!

The Gadsden House was the perfect choice for my daughter's wedding -- a beautiful and easily customized space, a skilled and cooperative staff, stress-free interactions, a great relationship with all of the best local vendors, delicious food and impeccable service, friendly and helpful servers -- all in all, a wonderful wedding experience.

Working with the King Street Hospitality Group made wedding planning (during a pandemic) a seamless process. We were blown away from start to finish by Sophie, Lindsey and their team. From the absolutely AMAZING food, to the breathtaking venue and even clean up at the end of the night, everything was perfect. the day of team made sure that both of us had food and drinks as the night went on (very helpful when you get caught up talking and dancing). I could go on and on about our experience, if we could do it again we would choose them every time.

Booking The Gadsden House was one of the absolute best decisions me and my husband made while planning our wedding. We were originally supposed to get married in Orlando, but ended up scraping the whole plan about 3-4 months out from our wedding because our venue's COVID rules were very strict. So we basically had to start our wedding from scratch and The Gadsden House made it practically stress free for us! They were very responsive to our emails and were very accommodating. We found their pricing to be very reasonable and the venue was GORGEOUS. My bridesmaids and I absolutely loved the bridal suite and it was so much fun getting to spend the day in there getting ready with them. The food was amazing too! Our guests could not stop talking about the venue and the food. Many if not all said that this was not only the best venue they've been to, but also the best wedding food they've had. We would definitely highly recommend this venue or any of their other venues because the King Street Hospitality Group was such a pleasure to work with.

I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else! Everything about The Gadsden House and King Street Hospitality Group in top notch and truly unparalleled. We got married in November after postponing from April. The team at Gadsden House made changing our date as seamless and easy as possible. We used KSHG as our onsite coordinator and couldn't ask for a better group of planners. Sofie and Kathleen pay attention to every detail and always responded to emails very quickly. On my wedding day, they had calm energy and made sure everything went according to plan. They were there when you needed them and were always one step ahead to make sure not only me and my husband had what we needed but our entire wedding party and group of guests. Maddie was beyond helpful during the day in making sure I had water and lip gloss. I cant say enough about The Gadsden House and their team!

Wish I could give more than 5 stars! First off the venue is beyond gorgeous, it has everything you think of when you think of Charleston. Behind the beauty is such an amazing team that makes sure the whole process from planning to the day of runs as smoothly as possible, I have never met such professional, kind people! Our wedding day would not have been the same anywhere else, I wish I could get married every day​ at The Gadsden House. The food was beyond amazing and we still have people talking about the bacon-wrapped shrimp! Do not miss out, book here!

The very best decision we ever made was booking the Gadsden House for our wedding. We were a destination couple and as soon as we set our eyes on it, we knew that it was exactly where we were meant to get married. The house itself is simply stunning, meticulously maintained, and packs in the Charleston charm. The icing on top of the cake was working with the KSHG team. Kathleen, Lindsey, and the rest of their team are truly in a league of their own. Their team has flawless communication, execution, seemingly anticipate every need, want and desire- making our day literal perfection in every way imaginable. To give you an idea of the level of detail, care, and attention they bring to your big day- my bridesmaids and I couldn’t figure out how to bustle my dress..it was dragging in areas and Lindsey had noticed. During dinner she literally sat on the ground and pinned my dress up perfectly so I could enjoy the rest of my night without worry. Their level of professionalism with their entire team is unmatched. Our guests are still talking about how impeccable the service was, how efficient the bartenders were, and said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding in their lives! We will forever cherish our wedding day, thank you KSHG team!!

I'm obsessed with the Gadsden House! After seeing the Gadsden House in person, I could envision my entire day and immediately knew it was the venue for our wedding day. Even after our wedding I'm still looking at pictures of the venue because it is just stunning and the epitome of Charleston charm and elegance. I had so many compliments on the indoor/outdoor set up of the venue and how beautiful and elegant everything was. Although it is a lot of work for a venue to come as a blank slate, I love seeing the different personal touches that people put on the Gadsden House for their own wedding day. I loved seeing my vision come to life the day of. The food was amazing and I had multiple people tell me that it was the best wedding food they have ever had!

The Gadsden House is the epitome of Charleston class. I can not sing enough praises for the sales team, catering, and event staff. Kathleen, Sofie, and Lindsey work extremely hard to ensure every client is taken care of and every event is a success. We love working with their team, we have peace of mind that our clients are in great hands! If you are looking for a stress-free experience in a quintessentially Charleston venue, The Gadsden House will meet and exceed your expectations.

We simply cannot say enough about the Gadsden House. The venue is absolutely stunning, our guests could not stop raving about how delicious the food was and the staff blew away and exceeded all of our expectations. Lindsey and Kathleen went above and beyond to make sure the night went smoothly and made sure we had everything we could possibly need (and then some). Even our guests were stunned by how attentive they were to us, our guests and every single detail of our wedding day. With our small, intimate wedding with a guest count of 30, they still gave us the grand treatment! This venue, the staff and the food is something we will continue to talk about for a long, long time. We HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend The Gadsden House to anyone planning an event, no matter how big or small. This venue and their amazing staff made our night amazing and truly magical.

The hospitality and generosity shown by Kathleen, Sofie, Lindsey, and everyone else at KSHG is out of this world!! They are so incredibly sweet and sincere, and the personalized touches that they provided from start to finish made me feel like we were the only couple they were working with. My fiancé couldn't make it to the food tasting, so they gave me a take home box of leftovers for him to try. After the ceremony, they had a cocktail in each of our hands before we could even sign the marriage license and they made sure to bring us hors d'oeuvres during photos so we didn't miss out on our own wedding food. Kathleen made sure we had our plates for dinner before anyone else and I was never without a drink in my hand all night long. The two little boys (age 4 and 6) in our wedding party walked up to the kitchen staff and asked for burgers when no one was paying attention. My mom went to apologize and they told her not to worry - they were going down the street to their restaurant to make sure the boys had some burgers and fries! They truly know how to make you feel special and made what could've been a stressful day an absolute dream. Not to mention, the venue itself is GORGEOUS! Our families are still raving about what a beautiful day it was and we are beyond grateful to have such a wonderful memory to look back on. Thank you!!