Charleston Waterfront Weddings Beneath a Sailcloth
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Holds ceremonies and receptions
Located just minutes from downtown Charleston, The Pavilion at Patriots Point is a premier waterfront wedding venue overlooking the Charleston Harbor. Known for its breathtaking harbor views, coastal sunsets, and iconic Charleston backdrop, our venue offers a romantic Lowcountry setting for unforgettable weddings and events.
The Pavilion features both an outdoor ceremony space and covered reception area, complete with an elegant sailcloth tent and classic brick flooring. From intimate gatherings to large celebrations of up to 300 guests, our versatile venue can accommodate weddings of all sizes while maintaining a beautiful waterfront atmosphere. Couples love the combination of open-air charm, waterfront scenery, and convenient location close to downtown Charleston hotels and attractions.
Perfect for coastal weddings, destination weddings, rehearsal dinners, and elegant receptions, The Pavilion at Patriots Point offers a timeless Charleston experience with stunning photo opportunities, harbor views, and flexible event spaces designed to bring your dream wedding to life.
The Pavilion at Patriots Point has preferred caterers of Good Food Catering, Cru, Duvall, Hamby, and Salthouse. The Pavilion at Patriots Point is a proud part of Holy City Hospitality.
11+ years in business
Speaks English
3 team members
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.017 reviews
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The Pavilion at Patriots Point Links is a stunning, versatile coastal venue with gorgeous views and great value. Reviewers rave about the organized, caring staff and exceptional catering, and say it handles large weddings and events effortlessly. Couples should factor in possible tent add-ons (walls/heaters) and limited dedicated bride prep space.Review photos
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Ashley W
5.0
5/12/2026
We could not have chosen a more perfect wedding venue! From the moment we toured the property, Anna made us feel welcomed, supported, and genuinely excited for our big day. The ven...
ue itself was absolutely stunning — every detail was beautiful and created the most magical atmosphere for our ceremony and reception.
Anna went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and she made the entire planning process so much less stressful. Our guests are still talking about how gorgeous the venue was and how organized and seamless the day felt.
If you are looking for a wedding venue that is beautiful, professional, and truly cares about making your day special, this is the place. We are so thankful for the memories we made here and would recommend this venue to anyone getting married!
Lauren F
5.0
2/23/2026
We had an amazing experience hosting our wedding at Patriots Point Golf Course. One of the biggest perks was the free round of golf for the bride and groom, which was such a fun an...
d thoughtful touch. Their pricing was very comparable to other venues in the area, and honestly, the view does most of the work for you. It is absolutely stunning and made our day feel so special and memorable.
We chose an off-season date to help keep costs lower, which definitely helped overall. However, the tent walls and heaters ended up being an unexpected $4,000 increase, so I would recommend future couples be sure to factor that into their budget if needed. The only thing I wish they had was a designated space for the bride to hide before the ceremony. I ended up having to rent a trolley for my entrance to avoid ruining the surprise, which added an extra step to the planning process.
That being said, I would still recommend this venue to anyone I know. Anna was our venue manager and truly the most upbeat and positive person we experienced while touring different venues. She made us feel so comfortable and supported, which was especially important since this was a destination wedding for us. She was professional, kind, and helped make the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We are so grateful for such a beautiful wedding day!
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Sydney M
5.0
1/13/2026
We had our June 2025 wedding at The Pavilion at Patriots Point, and it was absolutely AMAZING! This venue was exactly what we were looking for for our Coastal South Carolina weddin...
g. The space is stunning, and we received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and versatile it was—allowing everyone to enjoy time under the tent or out on the green with the incredible view. It was perfect for 300 guest!
Anna made everything feel seamless and stress-free. She was so helpful with coordination, scheduling site visits, and walking us through all the options for transforming the tent. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better place to have our wedding—it was perfect!
Alexis L
5.0
1/13/2026
We truly cannot say enough amazing things about The Pavilion at Patriots Point Links. From the very beginning, this venue exceeded every expectation. The price is absolutely unbeat...
able, especially with the tent included, but what truly sets this place apart is the incredible team behind it.
We also chose to do catering through Holy City Hospitality and were completely BLOWN away. To this day, our guests are still talking about how it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. The food was outstanding, and the staff was beyond professional, attentive, and seamless throughout the entire night.
But the true shining star of our entire experience was Anna. She is an absolute gem. Talk about someone who has it completely together. She made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. From logistics to last-minute details, she handled everything with such confidence and care. We genuinely could not have done this without her, and she truly felt like a blessing throughout our planning and on the wedding day itself. We truly cannot say enough amazing things about The Pavilion at Patriots Point Links. From the very beginning, this venue exceeded every expectation. The price is absolutely unbeatable, especially with the tent included, but what truly sets this place apart is the incredible team behind it.
We also chose to do catering through Holy City Hospitality and were completely BLOWN away. To this day, our guests are still talking about how it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. The food was outstanding, and the staff was beyond professional, attentive, and seamless throughout the entire night.
But the true shining star of our entire experience was Anna. She is an absolute gem. Talk about someone who has it completely together. She made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. From logistics to last-minute details, she handled everything with such confidence and care. We genuinely could not have done this without her, and she truly felt like a blessing throughout our planning and on the wedding day itself.
If you are considering The Pavilion at Patriots Point Links, book it. You will not only get a stunning venue and incredible value, but a team that genuinely cares about making your day perfect. We are forever grateful for this experience and will cherish our wedding memories here for a lifetime. 🤍
If you are considering The Pavilion at Patriots Point Links, book it. You will not only get a stunning venue and incredible value, but a team that genuinely cares about making your day perfect. We are forever grateful for this experience and will cherish our wedding memories here for a lifetime. 🤍
Shae F
5.0
6/25/2025
If I could give The Pavilion 10 stars, I absolutely would! We hosted our charity event, The Luxe Exchange, here with over 20 sponsors, 4 partners, nearly 100 guests—and we raised a...
round $6,000 in just a few hours. It was an unforgettable evening!
The venue itself is stunning. The sail cloth tent, the open-air layout, and those quintessential Charleston views left our guests speechless. People mingled effortlessly between our curated shopping experience on one side and dinner tables, food, and music on the other. Four long silent auction tables ran down the center, creating the perfect flow and bringing the whole event together seamlessly.
But what truly made this event magical was Anna McSweeney and her amazing team. After a sudden change with our original venue, we planned this entire event in just two weeks—and Anna came alongside us from day one with her full heart and hands-on support. She connected us with incredible referral partners who executed flawlessly, and she never once wavered in her commitment to helping us bring the vision to life. And if that wasn’t enough, Anna and many from her team even attended the event and donated to the cause themselves! Their generosity and belief in the mission meant the world to us.
To top it all off, guests were delighted by the putting practice green and the prepped fire pit beside the 18th hole—such thoughtful, charming touches that made the whole evening feel extra special.
Everything was amazing, and honestly, my team and I feel like this was all meant to be. We’re already dreaming of returning to The Pavilion next year for our 2nd Annual Luxe Exchange. Thank you, Anna and The Pavilion team, for helping us create something so beautiful and impactful.
Meagan V
5.0
6/26/2022
My husband and I chose Charleston for our destination wedding and we wanted a venue that truly showed how beautiful Charleston was. Patriots point links was it. The grounds are gre...
at and the view is AMAZING and speaks for itself! Definitely recommend
Samantha H
5.0
7/12/2016
When planning my out-of-town June wedding, I wanted to find a venue that captured the beauty of Charleston for all of my guests, so they would be able to understand why I made them...
travel so far for our wedding. The view from the Pavilion at Patriot's Point is gorgeous! The white tent when at night has lights around the edges was perfect and fit all 180 of our guests. Lacy, our wedding coordinator, was attentive and helpful throughout the whole wedding process. During our food tasting is where I felt all the stress lift from my shoulders. She answered every one of my questions in person, and also asked me some of her own questions of the little details that I had forgotten about. When my cousins dropped of all our DIY items and accessories, Lacy and her team set it up to a T. The food was AMAZING! Guests are still raving about everything from the appetizers to the stations. The chef worked with us to create a chicken and waffle appetizer. It was the first to go! The chicken stir-fry plated in Chinese take-out boxes were a huge hit, especially since my husband is half- Chinese and wanted that touch of his heritage represented at the wedding. Now my day was not all that I imagined. I had hoped for a beautiful, breezy outdoor ceremony in the grass followed to a night of bug free dancing under the tent. It started with being the hottest day of the year to a Charleston thunderstorm occurring an hour before my outside the tent ceremony. Lacy kept everything calm and on point. We pushed back the ceremony time, her team moved the chairs under the tent where the focal point of pictures was still focusing on the waterfront view, and she kept us on a new time frame where I never once felt rushed or panicked. My guests left with a happy belly, smile, and true understanding of why my family vacations here every year for the past 30 years. My husband and I left with memories, a full stomach, and solid confirmation that we chose the best venue for our Charleston wedding. You can't go wrong! Even my Plan B was amazing!
Megan D
5.0
8/11/2015
I cannot recommend this venue enough; having Lacy and her team help with every aspect of the planning process was invaluable. The food and service was outstanding and got rave revi...
ews from all of our guests. Lacy recommended all of my other vendors for me and they each exceeded my expectations in every way. The Pavilion is a gorgeous and unique venue! Our wedding was the best day of our lives and having this amazing backdrop was just and added bonus.
Leigh t
5.0
3/13/2014
Most everything went as planned! however, guests were not directed in to reception tent as I was told they would be so portrait and guest book were not properly placed resulting in...
few guests signing the guest book. Also, a $350 fee to light the fire pit was added per my request. However, they don't tell you that it can only be lit at a certain time. So the time in which my guests were having cocktail hour outside around the fire pit it was not lit. Then someone in my party lit it and was reprimanded for doing so. Mind you the wedding was in Feb and it was cold and the sun goes down at 6:00! Just a heads up...
Mindy R
5.0
7/21/2013
I went to look at several wedding sites in Charleston on the water, and this by far was the best. The water gives a constant breeze, which helps with the summer heat. The ceremony ...
site facing the water has a stunning view and it was great to just walk over to the reception site at the tent. The tent itself is spacious and had plenty of room for band, dance floor and guest tables. Lacy was a good day-of coordinator to have everything set up as we had discussed. I planned my wedding while living outside of the US, so it was nice to be able to email her constant questions about vendors, recommendation, changes, etc. since I could not always call long distance. Overall, I would highly recommend this to any bride!
Rebekah G
5.0
5/20/2013
On May 3, 2013, my husband and I renewed our vows at The Pavilion at Patriot's Point. I am happy to say that it was an amazing experience and we are so happy that we were able to c...
elebrate the occasion at this location. It was a beautiful experience, the grounds are exceptionally well-kept and the view is breathtaking!
Kirsten E
5.0
10/21/2012
I was planning my wedding from 3 states away, and Lacy and her team were beyond wonderful. Lacy was great with keeping in contact with us and was very flexible as i constantly cha...
nged my mind on what I wanted. The day of wedding couldn't have been any better. Our decorations were set out exactly as I asked, and was one less thing for me to worry about. Beyond the great staff, the location is wonderful. Great view and located close to multiple hotels. I would highly recommend The Pavilion for anyone planning a wedding.
Rebecca J
5.0
11/28/2011
Lacy was such an amazing event coordinator! We loved our meetings with her and she gave us tons of vendor info! The in-house catering company, Relish, got rave reviews from ALL our...
guests! The tent and lawn area was the perfect indoor/outdoor setting for our October wedding!
Ashley P
5.0
11/05/2011
My wedding was on the Fantail of the ship at sunset. It was absolutely beautiful!! They also hosted my reception, which was just as beautiful! Daniel was extremely helpful in the e...
ntire process!
Ericka W
4.0
9/15/2011
The location was wonderful but the service wasn't the greatest. The woman that works in the catering department was often times difficult to get in touch with. We had an open bar...
at our wedding and they ran out of bud light and miller light during dinner. Overall I loved the location and the food but the staff could have been better prepared.
j s
4.0
5/16/2011
Really pretty location...just beware of the wind! It can be pretty windy here, but overall is a perfect location. The tent is really pretty. I would suggest renting white covers fo...
r the 2 poles in the middle...makes the tent look much more elegant.
Christina V
4.0
8/09/2010
This location is gorgeous. Its a tented reception with a location on site for an outdoor ceremony. The tent faces the Charleston Harbor.
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