The Island House

h the dock and boats--it was just magical! The house is very "Charleston" and fit exactly what we were looking for! We had a beautiful wedding day and the scenery itself was part of it with the Oak Trees and the water. We couldn't be happier with them and everything they offered for us! Lynn was great to work with as well and we cannot thank them enough!!

o easy and encouraging to work with while planning. I cannot express enough how truly pleased our entire wedding was with our dream wedding venue.

to make sure everything ran seamlessly. This venue has everything from the house, to the water views and even those scenic southern Spanish moss trees. Having a tent on site was such a help for the reception and the time of year! Great space and would absolutely recommend.

with and the space is SO easily transformed into whatever you want! We looked at a few other venues after and none of them even held a candle to this one. It's very private too., and the newly constructed entry way makes for amazing photos! PS we left the venue by BOAT!

nient location close to downtown for guests, gorgeous marina views, large veranda for cocktail hour, incredible service, delicious food, and a variety of Michigan craft beers available! We love the Island House!!

for questions. I would recommend the Island House to anyone. It is a great place for a laid back wedding like ours or a black tie event. It truly is a beautiful place to get married!!

y and reception to be! The location is absolutely stunning. Right on the water, but not too busy where boats are constantly riding by. It feels as if you are on your own little secluded island. Lynn was so sweet and so easy to work with! I can not imagine my day being spent anywhere else! I would recommend The Island House to any bride!

ak tree, under the tent or near the river. Lynn was so great to work with and really enhanced the overall experience. She was always prompt to answer calls and emails, and always did so with a warm tone. She was a great resource and she's so knowledgeable! I would recommend this venue to everyone!

about the sunset and ceremony on the water!

venue was easy to work with and came with the tent, tables & chairs which was great. I would highly recommend them to brides who want an outdoor wedding in a beautiful water-front setting.

e process! She was very responsive to all of our questions and even gave me some suggestions for other vendors, which was a huge help for me! The inside of the house was perfect for the whole wedding party to get ready in the day of while still keeping the girls and guys separated. And it was so much fun to be right there and be able to see the setup process and everything come together the day of. Our guests could not stop raving about the beautiful setting and how smoothly everything ran! Our entire experience was amazing, I could not have asked for anything better for our wedding!

ties and there is a constant breeze coming off the water. We couldn't have asked for a better place for our wedding!

d for our wedding and provided beautiful space for the ceremony and reception. I love the house where you can get ready on site and the tent set up on the water was great space for our reception. We also used the front of the house for cocktail hour. I also could not have pulled off our wedding the way we did without Lynn. Her coordination services went above and beyond what we would have expected! She was so sweet and easy to work with, very responsive throughout the process, and very calm and amazingly helpful on the day of our wedding. It was a bit windy on our wedding day, which changed up a couple of our plans and Lynn was so great in helping us with Plan B's as needed. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!! Thank you so much to Lynn and the Island House for making our special day so perfect!

get ready, have their make up and hair done and hang out upstairs while the guys did the same downstairs. During the whole planning process Lynn answered countless questions so patiently-even when I asked the same ones over and over! The setting is gorgeous! The property affords lots of options for having the ceremony facing the river, the cocktail hour in the front of the house and the reception in and around the tent. There's also lots of room for kids of all ages to play yard games! We were blessed with a a beautiful sunny day at the beginning of March. Unfortunately it was a bit chillier and windier that we would have liked but the sides to the tent and a couple of heaters outside did the trick! My daughter and her new husband exited on a boat that evening after the reception...very fun!! What a great place for a wedding!!

ing process and was able to change things on the fly when needed (like the sudden plummet in temperature)! Since we planned the wedding ourselves, Lynn's day-of coordination was a Godsend, and we know it would not have been as beautiful or magical without her there. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lynn and all of the Island House staff for making our wedding a day that people still talk to us about!

. It boasts stunning views of serene water and untouched land in the distance. The ceremony site is gorgeous and the permanent tent is in the perfect location so guests can enjoy the water all night. The house serves as a beautiful back drop for photos and was so spacious inside. We loved having the whole upstairs for the ladies and downstairs for the men as we got ready. We also just loved the quirky interior design left by the previous owner... it made for some incredible and fun photo ops. When our wedding had to be postponed due to Hurricane Matthew, Lynn was so kind and compassionate. They offered to reschedule our date at no extra charge and even threw in a few extras that we would need since the weather would now be chilly for our new date. The day was absolutely flawless in the end and all of our out-of-town guests (most of the 130 people) were in awe of the beauty of the property. The value and beauty you get with The Island House is simply unmatched in Charleston. We are so glad we went with this venue!

e beauty of the venue. All of our guests enjoyed themselves and we could not have asked for a more lovely venue to say "I Do"!

e rushed. It was worth it! Being able to look out the window from the bridal room and seeing everything being set up was awesome. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was! If you choose this site, be sure to bring bug spray lol I still have some bug bites. I would pick this venue again in a heartbeat.

nd and had the answers! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect location! Thank you, Island House!

e had our wedding here in early November and it was the most perfect day, we could not have been more happy with the venue and the service provided by the team that runs this place. We would highly recommend this place and are so happy we found it for our special day.

flying back to California later that day, so we called hoping to get to view it, but were not hopeful since it was so last minute. They were so helpful and accommodating and got us in! We were so impressed with the home, the land and the view! There is no view like it in Charleston, a river view with no other development! Lynn was available for our wedding day to be the coordinator. This was single handedly the best wedding decision we made! We ended up planning most of our wedding from across the country, and while that might seem daunting, Lynn was a rockstar and held it down! When reviewing all of our rental orders, she even offered a recommendation to change the table cloths from an all white to an off white to help match the decorated pumpkins that our florist made. We were so happy she did this, because that slight change made a very impressive difference. Local Roots Florist works closely with The Island House and they are just as amazing. Loved that the Island House had the bridal suite and the Man Cave for the dudes! Best venue in Charleston!! Lynn Rocks!

tion stage. Again, I must reiterate how beautiful this location is and we just feel in love with it the very first time we pulled up; it simply felt perfect! Our guests were also truly impressed by the venue. On the day of the wedding Paul, the owner of the location, came out to answer a few questions I had regarding extra materials around the property and was extremely helpful. We were truly impressed that the owner went out of his way to make sure that everything was perfect for us and made the day that much more special. No one was simply looking to make money and treated the day as if it was one of their own.

ons were promptly answered. My guests loved the venue and it was truly a beautiful day. Now for the not so great... we did not like that the house was only available for the bridal party for a couple of hours (3 to be exact) before the wedding started. I was excited to have all of my girls and I get ready together in the bridal suite on the big day and just relax and have fun. Well, with a big bridal party and lots of girls to get ready, there is just not enough time to get ready on site. Last minute, we had to book and pay for a hotel room so that we could all get ready together there because we did not want to have to rush and knew that that was just not enough time. Now the part that really upset me- The wedding was set to conclude at 10:30 pm. I sent a document with all of the details that we were required to fill out with our start and ending times. Also, many emails were sent back and forth asking questions about timing and stating when we would arrive and when the wedding would conclude. Everything was said to be great. Well, the big day went off without a hitch! Everything was absolutely perfect-until someone barged in to the reception in front of all of my guests, made a big scene, and demanded that we needed to leave because we were supposed to be out by 10 and it was past 10. We nicely tried to explain to him that we had until 10:30. He did not listen to us at all. It was completely embarrassing to me. He even YELLED at our vendors that they needed to pack up and get out. It was done in front of my guests and not privately at all. Then, we had police officers show up. I just couldn't believe all of it. It was a mess. After such a perfectly planned out day, I just couldn't believe that it was ending in that way. Everyone was looking at us like we had done something wrong. All of the guests just took off. We had a special last dance that we prepared for everyone. Also, we spent tons of money on our grand exit that was pretty much nonexistent because everyone except for a handful of guests left as quickly as they could because they thought we were in trouble. This is a beautiful place to get married. Up until the last 30 minutes of our reception, it was the most amazing day. I just wanted to warn everyone using this venue to please check, double check, and triple check all of the rules and the timing details. I would never wish for any bride to have to have a conclusion to their special day like mine.

questions. Keep in mind I scheduled this weeks in advance. We went ahead and did a self-guided the tour, and we were highly disappointed the minute we drove up. The security guard informed us the house was locked and he didn't know anyone with keys (not to mention-there was a wedding later that day!). The house ended up being unlocked, but the alarms went off -- no one ever came to check. We toured quickly and after seeing many other venues, I can't believe how expensive this venue was. While the property is beautiful and tent is nice, the house is extremely outdated inside and guests' aren't allowed in. In my opinion, this place is not managed well & overpriced.

is amazing in helping with the coordination of the day and minor details that a bride is too busy to think about! She made everything run so smoothly on the wedding day and weeks up until the day. The flowers, water, and scenery make the Island House a spectacular and memorable setting for a wedding.

es, and chairs along with other options. The inside of the house has nice bridal and groom suites in which to get ready. It is an ideal place to have both the ceremony and reception. Lynn is very accommodating and easy to work with.

eck this place out. With the venue cost there are many added bonuses--from chairs and tables to tents, a permanent floor and power. This venue has it all. They were so helpful and gracious to allow us access many times before the wedding to finalize details, burying the bourbon and more. I wouldn't change a thing! Every one of our guests is still raving about the wedding! It would not have been the same without this venue and all the staffs help for sure.

nal photos. Our guests were amazed at the beauty that surrounded them. We used the inside of the house to get ready as well...which proved to be useful. The staff was very friendly and communicated well and quickly throughout the planning process.

such a comfortable atmosphere. The only downside, is that the house is only available for access for a set amount of hours versus having accessibility for the entire day.

table and welcome from the very first second we started talking to Lynn. Everything was taken care of and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. If you want an amazing location with fantastic views, you should definitely go with the Island House. We had guests from Europe and Asia and they all said they have never attended a wedding at such a beautiful place.

was the best money I spent on the wedding. She is amazing, so helpful, calm and accommodating. I highly recommend the IH to any bride looking for a beautiful and serene setting for their day!

h the most gorgeous Charleston day and my guests still haven't stopped talking about how beautiful the venue was! Also, Lynn was my day of coordinator (she works at The Island House) and she was AMAZING! I cannot recommend her enough if you are looking for some planning/coordinating help. She definitely went above and beyond for us and our day was truly the best one of my life thus far! Highly recommened her and this place!

d the Island House was the perfect spot for us. The waterfront location also fit our vintage southern theme. The house was not only beautiful but also very convienent for us both to get ready and hang out with our friends. Most venues lack the "man cave" which The Island House does not. Needless to say, the bridal suite is stunning with plenty of room for all the ladies to get ready in. I couldn't have been more pleased! If you are getting married in the lowcountry I suggest you check this place out!

to some complications, we had to quickly find another venue and Lynn was wonderful to work with. Our ceremony was at 4pm with the reception afterward and we received so many compliments on how beautiful the setting was. Since it was cold, we had the sides of the tent down and everyone commented on how beautiful the tent was with the lighting and chandeliers. There is plenty of parking, the grounds are beautifully manicured, the house is a great place to get ready and the vendors can set up any time during the day. It was the perfect place and I would highly recommend The Island House!

t our price point. We wanted a great wedding but not one that would cost the price of a house. Just when we were about to give in on the idea of having a low country beautiful charleston wedding, we found the Island House. The venue was exactly what we are looking for both classic and breathtaking. We set up an appointment and met with Paul who was great! The entire staff is easy going and professional. I would without a doubt reccommend the Island House to anyone. It was the perfect venue for our great day.

irs and a huge tent which cost a fortune alone if you were to rent them yourselves. Paul and Liz were so easy to work with! If your looking for an outdoor wedding I couldn't think of a better place. It's private and got a little piece of everything people look for in outdoor weddings in the south. Plantation style house, on the water, wildflower field and the beautiful oak. Even my vendors were completely amazed by the place!

ing venue space. When it came time to tour various spaces in Charleston for my ceremony / reception, I toured all the well-known wedding reception spaces I knew of including the William Aiken House, the Historic Rice Mill, Boone Hall, Gibbes Museum of Art, the Tea Plantation, the Harbour Club, Middleton Place, Thomas Bennett House, Wickliffe House, etc. Then I ran across a website for The Island House which we had to go see because it was new to me. I had not heard of it and it was on my old route to work when I lived in Charleston. When we arrived to tour the indoor / outdoor space around the house, my decision was. The space is secluded and is situated right on the water. The number of photo opportunities is endless. We had the cocktail hour in the front of the house on the oyster patio while the reception was hosted behind the house under the tent. Several of my guests were from Charleston and they too had not been to a wedding at The Island House before so it was exciting on that end as well – that it is still new to a lot of locals in Charleston. The interior of the house is very southern and I just loved it. The package that Paul and his family have out together for potential brides is amazing. They offer much more than many venues and have worked really hard to improve the grounds for weddings.

re I really loved. That is, until we pulled up the drive of The Island House. I was completely in love with the flower fields full of Zinnias, the corn field in the back, and that was before I even saw the waterfront view! I loved that The Island House was family owned, and I felt like they offered a lot of things most venues in Charleston do not. We used their chairs and tables for the reception, and Paul even left the string lights up for us from the wedding the night before. I wanted a variety of places to take photos, and I felt like I could have stayed there all night exploring the property and taking our wedding pictures. It is really a photographers dream! If you haven't seen this venue, you are seriously missing out. Don't reserve another space in Charleston before you visit the Island House. You'll be extremely disappointed if you do.

ay of. Optional tiki lights as well. It is located on a river which makes a beautiful background. There were even dolphins swimming in the river during our ceremony and the rest of the night. It was perfect. The owner is very easy to get along with and is very accommodating. I highly recommend this venue for your wedding!

hanged a thing. I recommend this to everyone I talk to.