The William Aiken House

house and grounds were. We had a great tasting too! Kailin worked with us and let us express our honest opinion on everything. I'd say at least 1/3 of the food at our wedding wasn't on their tasting guide that they gave us when we signed. We wanted some custom food and they were more than happy to accommodate. The service at the actual wedding was incredible. We had many friends who didn't even eat at their our weddings. So we were blown away when we had our own bridal plate made for the cocktail hour and for dinner service we had many people check on us multiple times to make sure we had what we needed. Our guests were shocked at how professional and in sync the waiters were too! My husband and I went outside with our photographer at some point, and it was fun seeing all the people on the street talking about how great our wedding looked! I feel like its a prefect spot for a party! The only negative comment I can think of was that we booked our wedding before Covid and when Covid hit, we wanted to change our date to 2021 and they told us we could transfer it without a fee but it had to be on a week day (ours was previously on a Sunday) Honestly, in retrospect it worked out better because then we had the whole weekend to celebrate with family. I would highly recommend this place!

smoothly. Guests are still talking about how amazing the food and venue was! A big shout out to the team at PPHG for making our day so wonderful!

. Also, the venue was understaffed on our wedding night.. which led to more chaos (IE: bars not opening). As the bride, I spent two hours of my reception crying in the bridal suite with the chaos unfolding and no one from the venue approached me to ask how they could help. I found out after the fact that they had a Team Lead on site who I would think is there to make sure everything is running smoothly. With the flooding, our band couldn't play outside and William Aiken House did not let us play music inside.. the real icing on the cake. proceed with caution.

the staff at PPHG were wonderful! Friendly and easy to work with which made the process fun and stress free! The carriage house is another wonderful feature on the property. It was the perfect place for my husband and best man to get ready!

ish. We can not say enough about the food! Our tasting that we had prior to selecting the menu for the wedding day was also a fantastic experience. Aesthetically, the day was breathtaking! This venue does NOT come with tables, chairs, linens, flatware, etc. This allowed us to pick exactly what we wanted for every small detail and customize the overall look. The caveat to this is it is easy to blow past your budget if not careful. Luckily, the venue is very beautiful on its own and not much décor is necessary. We hope to host another event at the William Aiken House in the future such as an anniversary party due to the wonderful staff, outstanding food, and beautiful property.

nement due to covid 19. You truly are amazing and went above and beyond for me and my family to make this the most amazing and memorable night. In addition to the beautiful the venue - they provide their own pastry chef and catering and it is better than amazing. The food was incredible as was the cake!!!! Having the catering and cake already built in to the package deal made everything so much easier too. Not to mention the food tasting was so much fun!!! I cannot recommend this venue enough and the entire team at Patrick Properties! They really are a 5 star company and I am so happy we decided to have our wedding at the beautiful William Aiken house!

venue managed by Patrick Properties eliminated so much of the hassle, due to the fact they handle all the food and beverages, wait and bar staff. Abigail was awesome to work with in regards to tastings and selecting the menu and bar package that met our needs. The food was fresh, delicious and amazing. The service was impeccable .

ived prompt and thorough replies to any questions I had and the team was more than willing to work with me on making sure we stuck to our budget. I will say that we had to book a year and half out to make sure we had a day that we wanted, but it was totally worth it! I highly recommend choosing this location!

lessed with amazing weather and made great use of the verandas, the courtyard, gardens, and the lots in front of the carriage house! Everything about it was just incredible. I had the pleasure of working with the Rachels and Abby, and they helped make the day of my dreams become a reality! We booked the venue almost 14 months before our actual wedding date - we fell in love with it and knew instantly that this is where we wanted to have our wedding. Obviously, booking that far in advance things definitely change - the catering menu got a little more refined. I panicked because I did not know how this would translate into the vision I had at the start - Rachel immediately reassured me and was able to work with me to create a menu that would fit the southern fare theme we were going for. The tasting was out of this world and we immediately knew that going with PPHG was the best decision! Abby stepped in and along with the Rachels she helped shaped my day into the most special day of my life. The cake artist, Jessica, worked with us to fit the exact vision of a cake that we wanted - and it was seriously some of the best cake that we have ever had! From the setting to the food, this place has it all. It even has separate rooms, and when I needed a moment, or when a mom needed a moment, they were able to relax. You cannot go wrong here - it is truly one of the most beautiful places in Charleston! The food is absolutely incredible, and we are still getting compliments on it. I would highly recommend PPHG and the team at the William Aiken House to help you make your wedding dreams a reality!

arried at The William Aiken House on July 26, 2019. We began our venue search before anything else (except I had already purchased my shoes). We didn't have a planner yet and we didn't really know if we wanted a church setting or not. We met with Rachel in July of 2018 to tour Lowndes Grove and WAH. She was so knowledgeable, both with respect to wedding talk (how many people do the venues accommodate, will it look empty if we have less people, how would the day flow in this venue, etc) and historical significance of both places. She worked with us to really decide if we wanted a church setting for the ceremony or to have all of the festivities in one spot. She wasn't pushy at all and gave us all the time we needed to make a decision. She replied to emails and questions quickly and concisely! She was a pleasure to be around and work with! She even recommended wedding planners, and we ended up choosing our planner from her recommendations! After we had our tasting, (which was like a mini wedding!!!!) we were in Erin's hands. Erin was so enthusiastic about our day (it was like her best friend was getting married!) and again she was very knowledgeable about the wedding world and how things work. She recommended several things that ended up being a huge help to us and our budget! She was so very patient with as we went back and forth on plates, and glassware, and whether or not to have this or that... On the day of the wedding, things came up and with our planner, Lauren, and both Rachel and Erin being on site, issues were resolved quickly and discreetly, no one panicked, no one didn't know what to do, there was no chaos.... Our dinner service was impeccable! From the delicious food, to wine glasses never going empty, to the synchronized service, we truly felt like royalty. Our cake was designed, by their pastry chef, Jessica, going off of Pinterest photos and my description of what I wanted to feel when I saw the cake (there was a lot of that). And the fact that she was able to put my feelings in buttercream and sugar flowers and gold pearls, is nothing short of amazing! Oh and it was absolutely delicious! Our guests have reached out to us to complement us on the venue and service, saying that was the most beautiful venue they've ever been to and that dinner service made them feel like royalty, but we honestly cannot take any credit for any of it! But for Rachel and Erin and our planner, and PPHG, our day would not have gone so perfectly! PPHG works like a well oiled wedding machine! They are there for their couples from the tour to the send off! I would say, pick a PPHG venue just for the opportunity to have this amazing team take care of you!

s very easy for us that they do all the catering and drinks. We thought the food was excellent, and our guests loved it too!

m Aiken House and I knew this was it, we had found our venue! Throughout the entire planning process the William Aiken team was on it. I would highly recommend this venue - it is conveniently situated downtown, has a variety of existing design elements that add to your wedding design and decor. One thing we would have changed would have been staying in the carriage suites after our wedding. We used them for the groomsmen to get ready before the wedding, but they would have been the perfect place to stay during the wedding night! Be sure to utilize the carriage houses!

ackie helped make the decision easy. She was very attentive and thoughtful throughout the sales process and beyond. We were then introduced to Tabitha who helped detail out our menu and walk us through an amazing tasting experience! Day of they attended to our every need from getting me a sandwich 10 minutes before walking down the aisle because I said “I’m kind of hungry” to having a dedicated waiter checking in with us throughout the night with specialty cocktails and plates of hors d’oeuvres during pictures! The whole PPHG team is truly dedicated to hospitality and making their B&G that day feel so incredibly special! The historic beauty and charm of the William Aiken House sets the scene for an incredible venue, but top it with delicious food and friendly staff and you will experience an unforgettable wedding day such as I did!

but you get what you pay for. Guests were all served at once with individual waiters behind them. Grounds were clean and beautiful. Just non stop perfection.

rier (shout out to Rachel too) and she was an absolute delight. From start to finish, any question we had came with a quick answer. She understood our needs and made sure we had everything we wanted at all times. Her work with the other vendors and our wedding planner also made the planning process so seamless. If you get the chance to work with Carly, you will not be disappointed. The actual wedding day, I cannot say enough good things things about all the staff at Patrick Properties and the venue itself. The hospitality from the servers, banquet managers, and security were the best around. It was a hot night and the servers did not stop all night, including nice touches like making sure your water always had ice in it. The food was absolutely spectacular and the presentation had everyone raving about it. The pastry chef custom made our cake and the work with the flowers on our cake has my wife still smiling. I can go on and on but Patrick Properties Staff and Carly specifically are highly recommended and another big Thank You for making our day so special.

ard to make sure our day was everything we wanted it to be. Additionally, the catering is out of this world. The staff also provided amazing recommendations for vendors, they pointed us to our amazing wedding planner during our tour! We truly feel so lucky to have been able to get married at such a historic and beautiful location. We wouldn't change a thing!

ht in the center of historic downtown Charleston. A perfect, private and beautiful setting with easy accessibility for guests. We would not change one thing about our absolutely perfect day and can't thank the WAH team enough for helping make our wedding so magical! We highly recommend this location to any bride and groom thinking about planning a wedding in Charleston. Thank you again William Aiken House!!

commend the William Aiken House or Patrick Properties enough!

beyond to make sure our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more! The food, attention to detail, and setting were all spectacular, but I must say that the service is really what makes William Aiken House and Patrick Properties so special. Thank you to everyone we worked with (Amber & Carly to name a few!) for making our wedding perfect!

l carriage house. The food was superb and service impeccable. I would highly recommend hosting your celebration at the William Aiken House with their seasoned staff you are in the best of hands! Thank you all for the best day of our life!

not only gorgeous, it tasted sooooo good! Jessica, our pastry chef is the best! Thanks to everyone at WAH for part of a team to help me make my daughter's dream wedding come true.

the food and the professionalism of the staff. There was never a line at the bar and everything was created with the freshest ingredients for a truly wonderful culinary experience. It was so nice to spend the night in the carriage house and was so thoughtful of your staff to wrap up food for us to enjoy later. I would recommend that every bride work with your team to plan their once in a lifetime event.

ood and the staff couldn’t be more perfect! It was the most Charleston picturesque wedding you could ask for and more! I wish I could do it all over again! Ask for Kailin!

t give 5 stars is that they charge you to use the bridge to walk across for your ceremony, but they don't anchor it down, so as my husband and I were walking across it after the ceremony, it came up in the air and we almost fell into the water. Guests were pleased that we didn't and it became a joke afterward, but we could have gotten hurt possibly. Other than that, it was a beautiful wedding.

G. While getting married in Charleston, SC was a destination wedding for us, the team at PPHG worked with our travel schedule to best accommodate us for tastings and tours. In specific, Carly and Jackie from PPHG were incredibly friendly and professional, answering all of our questions leading up to the wedding, and were on hand all day during the wedding day to assist in any way possible. With some last minute rain on our wedding day, Carly was able to work with our wedding planners to quickly adjust our ceremony and reception layout to ensure our guests were kept dry throughout a gorgeous evening. In addition, the catering provided by PPHG was phenomenal. One of the biggest compliments we have heard from our guests was how much they enjoyed our station-style southern menu. From appetizers, main courses and late night food, PPHG delivered unforgettable food that far surpassed our expectations. I would certainly recommend PPHG and The William Aiken House to any bride looking to get married in Charleston!

life! The food was wonderful. We considered a number of locations but were thrilled with The William Aiken House!

bigail could not have been more responsive, helpful, and over-all awesome. Our guests LOVED the uniqueness and location of the venue. The layout was so perfect and made for a fun and memorable night. The food was phenomenal!! We have received so many compliments on the food, and one of my husband and I's favorite memories from our engagement was doing the tasting for the wedding because the food is incredible!! You will not regret having your wedding here!! They will work with your budget and ensure that you have the best wedding you could ever imagine!

lliam Aiken House it was love at first site. The WAH had EVERYTHING I was looking for in a wedding venue for 150 guests: a fabulous location in the historic district close to our hotel, space for an outdoor ceremony on a beautifully manicured lawn and indoor ballrooms for dinner and mingling that rivaled any historic mansion I'd ever seen. From the moment my wedding planners and I started working with Amber and Tabitha, we knew we were in good hands. They were so organized and responsive and most importantly sweet! As an out-of-town bride there was so much to coordinate including numerous rentals for the venue, but the WAH ladies put me at ease and helped me stay within my budget. Beyond the sheer beauty of the house and grounds and the impeccable southern hospitality the staff provides, book this venue if you want the most delicious wedding catering you've ever tasted! I'm not joking when I say that the tasting was my husband's favorite part of the whole process. The food at our wedding and farewell brunch (at Patrick Property's Fish Restaurant) was absolutely divine. Our guests are still raving about it! We opted for strolling stations to give our guests more of a variety. You must try their duck confit appetizer, fried chicken and biscuits, mushroom pasta sauce and insanely amazing wedding cake! The best part is that the chefs work with you to build custom dishes if you desire, which included chocolate chip cookie sandwiches with homemade cookie dough ice cream for me. Also, if the Carriage Suites are available the night of your wedding, consider renting them for lodging! The suites are large and gorgeously decorated and it was so special to stay on the WAH grounds where we were married. If you are lucky enough to book a date at this 5-star venue, you will not regret it for a minute. It's truly one of the most exquisite wedding venues in the country. I continue to tell my husband that our wedding was the best day of my life and more perfect than I could have ever imagined.

elessly to keep the grounds stunning in every aspect! Aside from the beauty of the venue, my husband and I still can't get over the staff!! Working with the ladies at PPHG (Patrick Properties Hospitality Group) was absolutely fabulous! It made our entire wedding process so much easier. I was blown away by their service on our big day, they made sure that my husband and I were taken care of in every single way possible from cocktails to pre-made plates of our dinner selections. The staff at PPHG and The WAH truly go above and beyond to make your big day everything you've planned, hoped, and dreamed of!

ect "Megan" the women who was suppose to be helpful basically laughed in her face. And then seemed very put out at this request. Shame on you! Apparently breastfeeding mothers are not welcome!

ery professional and efficient and our wedding day was a dream!

was exceptional and always a pleasure to work with! They were incredibly helpful at working with a more reasonable budget and offering ways to cut costs and help us have the wedding of our dreams within our budget. The day of was an experience I and every single person attending my wedding will never forget. The food was fantastic, the ceremony and grounds are stunning - believe me - guests will not stop talking about it! This is the BEST wedding venue in Charleston and the staff at Patrick Properties went above and beyond to make sure it was the BEST day of my life :)

ties was wonderful; they made the full process from the first visit through the tasting to the "day of" coordination a breeze. Some of the highlights: - Excellent organization of the tasting and site visit. - The pastry chef did a wonderful job with the cake, and delivered exactly what we were looking for. - The food at the wedding was amazing. Not "amazing for wedding food", but amazing even by the high standards of the surrounding restaurants in Charleston. Overall,this venue could not have been more perfect; both the William Aiken House and Patrick Properties are highly recommended.

a bowl of soup was spilled on/next to a guest at the wedding, and the bartenders neglected to put the custom stirrers in the drinks and give out the custom cocktail napkins. We have nearly full boxes of each of these special touches at our house now. The bar packages are of lesser quality than you would expect at a venue of this caliber. Unfortunately during the entire planning process it felt like we were just another couple, and it was just another day to Patrick Properties. Our sales coordinator Amber, did everything within her power to accommodate our requests, however it was clear that she was representing a company that has incredibly strict policies. She made exceptions where she was able, but unfortunately the Patrick Properties policies are not often malleable. Patrick Properties' contracts are rigid, to put it mildly. It is clear that they are more interested in the bottom line than creating relationships with clients. Our banquet captain, whom we had worked with to craft the menu during the entire planning process, never came to say hello on the day of the big event. Beautiful setting, reasonable food, reasonable service, difficult planning process due to the company.

fact that our contact/sales coordinator kept getting changed. I also did not feel like the William Aiken staff paid attention to detail. They would misspell our last name and forgot to put our engagement announcement (that we paid for) up on their marque. There were just small things along the way that were frustrating. I felt like for the amount of money we were paying for the venue that the staff should have made a better effort with us. However,on the day of the event everything went perfectly and I really could not be more pleased!

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working with the talented and caring individuals at The William Aiken House went way above any expectation I had. I know there were a lot of individuals that took part in making our wedding day so amazing, but I would never have been able to do any of the tedious planning without their in-house coordinator, Jackie Willis. She went above and beyond when it came to every single detail. Jackie made sure that every detail of every detail was perfect. She was receptive to all of my requests and ideas. Now that our wedding day has passed, I can look back fondly and know that Jackie was always so reassuring about everything and had everything under control (even when I would stress out about who knows what...as every bride does at some point). Having a coordinator who works at the property has SO many advantages. She knows every layout possible and has so many ideas for different ways the space can work with your event. I'll move onto the overall service and food! My wedding was already a few weeks ago, and the deliciousness of the food and the professionalism of the service is still topic of conversation. Guests who were from out of town were in awe at the smoothness of the entire event and the beyond amazing service from the staff. The food provided by FISH was out of this world delicious. I could seriously go on and on about the service, food, coordination, and overall magical evening that would never have been able to happen if it weren't for the talented staff of PPHG. They are people who really care about making each special day unique and wonderful. I can't thank everyone who was part of our day enough. Thank you.

of renting a historic property since you have to rent everything to fill the property and bring in everything from soup to nuts. This can drive up costs, so we decided on a February wedding. This saved up a considerable amount of money. The weather and venue was stunning. Our guests were thrilled! The food at the William Aiken House is catered by a local restaurant, Fish. It is amazing! We received many compliments from guests about this. We enjoyed the tasting most of all! The William Aiken House will pose the perfect back drop for your pictures and perfect wedding. The staff will work hard to make it a wonderful experience for you.

e party. The staff at WAH were willing to work with me on having a small rehearsal dinner for 40 guests and then a larger party (around 150) come in for a welcome reception after dinner. We offered yummy dessert options, some late night food and Bailey's milkshakes as guests arrived for the welcome reception! It was so great to hold all of my parties with PPHG because they could really help with menu selections and I felt comfortable all weekend long. I even held an after party at Fish restaurant after my wedding reception - this is a great idea and I highly recommend it!!! Our rehearsal dinner was very intimate in the upstairs ballroom and the food was impeccable. My guests are still raving over the short ribs and mac and cheese!! William Aiken House is also great because it is right on King Street and you don't have to provide any transportation for your guests. I will definitely be sending friends and family to William Aiken House!!

lue...just paper. If I hear the phrase "you haven't met your minimums yet", I might scream. (We went well over our minimums.) The William Aiken house has an event team lead that we worked with, and she was great and smoothed out the bumps the sales team created. Beware, when they say NOTHING comes with the venue, no plates, napkins, tables, chairs, glasses...they are not exaggerating. Even said, it was THE most beautiful wedding reception...

uty. It is in the heart of Charleston and walking distance from hotels. With use of the mansion and the grounds, we could set up four venues in one: the outdoor ceremony area, the open DJ tent, the lounge in front of the carriage house, and the inside of the mansion itself. When you walk in off the street, you forget you're in the downtown area. Stunning. Part of the deal is that if you use the William Aiken House, you have to use their caterer. This is a very, very good thing. The food blew our guests away...the Indian food station using my Mom's recipes was really well done (the eggplant dish was sooo spicy...excellent!)...other food highlights included the late night chicken on a biscuit, the pimiento cheese (better than Magnolia's), and the beef carving station. As a bonus, we had no idea the delicious s'mores station would have a fire pit! We heard oohs and ahhs from friends and family all night. Most telling, the moms no longer seemed to care that the ceremony wasn't at a church. Our main contact, Amber Cote, was a pro throughout the whole process. When she said something or gave your opinion on what we should do, we could take it to the bank. She knew what we wanted before we did! To make a long story longer, it was the best wedding venue we've ever been to and the best wedding food we've ever eaten -- by far.

ly figure that out too. So why don’t I tell you about the amazing people, the ridiculously yummy food and the excellent level of service that I received throughout my wedding planning process. I lucked out in having a wedding for July in Charleston because WAH was doing a summer promotion with 50% off the location fee. So, a big bonus to start. And sure, in order to book at WAH, you have to use their in-house caterer Fish Restaurant. But that is a WONDERFUL thing. Not only will you have one less vendor to worry about, the food is incredible. We did the Lowcountry Buffet and it was simply perfection. It’s been 2 weeks since my wedding and my guests are still raving about how amazing everything tasted. Sarah and Margaret, and everyone behind the scenes at WAH made the whole process just so easy. From choosing the date to the proposal/contract to the tasting to finalizing the wedding day details, they were always just on top of it all, and super fun to work with. We booked the Carriage House suite for the day/night of the wedding – and it was (as expected) beautifully appointed and exactly what we needed. The William Aiken House is a spectacular location for a Charleston wedding, and the people behind the scenes made it a dream wedding for me.

but positive about our experience. However, I will say that they provide NOTHING AT ALL... So, be careful with your rentals and headcount as it can quickly add up if you are trying to stick to a budget. The venue was perfect for us and we couldn't have asked for a better event coordinator!

ght in. We were very pleased with how much room there was for people to get around. People are still raving to us about the wonderful food! FISH also handled our cake, which turned out beautiful and very tasty. The service was great and the staff were there every step of the way making sure you didn't need anything. Very happy bride!! Kelley Barnes Myrick

h was so organized, helpful, and on top of it which made the wedding day flow very well. The food provided by Fish catering had people drooling (def. get the grill station with swordfish). The house itself needed no addition to decorating and we did minimal floral arrangements outside since the courtyard already is very green and floral. You do have to do all of your rentals through an outside company, but we had a wedding coordinator help us with all of that. I would definitely recommend using the frame of a tent with bulb lights and draping instead of the top of the tent. It allows you to see the sky and enjoy the night under the stars rather than under a tent. You can go all out at this place, or you can do as we did and just use the house and its surroundings and have a pretty laid back, fun, and still beautiful reception. If you want a wedding to remember, this is definitely a special place!

tifully decorated and the landscape is well maintained. It was perfect!

nd I instantly fell in love with the history and beauty of the grounds and house. We continued to look at other venues, but nothing compared to WAH and in the end, we booked our wedding without ever even seeing it in person! Amber and the Willliam Aiken House staff was so friendly, approachable, and helpful throughout the entire planning process. When we flew down to Charleston to finalize the planning a few months before the wedding, we were truly treated like royalty and were convinced this was the perfect fit for us! The service was top notch, the food was exactly what we had envisioned and they worked alongside us to make sure ever aspect fit our needs/wants. If you are looking for a stress free, unique, and truly magical place to have your wedding and reception, the William Aiken House should be on the top of your list. Our family and friends still rave about our wedding and what an intimate, unforgettable, and romantic day it was! Our wedding day was even more beautiful that I ever could of imagined and a large part of that was due to Amber and the William Aiken House staff.

the atmosphere is magical. All of my guests raved about how beautiful and memorable the mansion was. All of the rooms, trees, terrace, etc. made for some gorgeous pictures too. I could not have pictured my wedding anywhere else.

h to not feel cramped. We had the ceremony by the Carriage House, and the reception in the upstairs ballroom, with cocktails, desserts, and some lawn games downstairs. It was a very unique venue, unlike any our guests had ever been to, and it brought some of Charleston's very rich history into our wedding. We chose to have a Sunday wedding, mostly to avoid the minimum food and beverage costs required on Saturdays at that time of year. If you are having a smaller wedding (ours was barely under 50 people), it will honestly be a stretch to meet the food/bev minimums. However, the fact that a larger wedding had taken place there just the night before ours was completely undetectable. I would not expect the same from many venues. The staff at Patrick Properties was so easy to work with, I felt I barely had to do anything. Courteous, professional, and overall kind people. The catering at all Patrick Properties locations is done by Fish Restaurant, and I can't say how glad I am to have experienced their food. (If only I had tried it when I still lived in Charleston!) Everything tasted superb, and the presentation was just as wonderful, if not better. There are all types of food available, even for the veggie-eaters. Our favorite part was the desserts (of course!). We did not want a full sized wedding cake, but rather a small (8 or 9 inch) presentation cake for cutting, and several types of bite-size pieces (mini-cupcakes, cheesecake cubes, little pies). And, as if the food wasn't great already, the service provided by the waitstaff was impeccable! I know the prices may seem steep for this venue and the catering, but once you've seen it all put together, it really is worth it.

to all of downtown Charleston. The caterer Fish is owned by the same company. They have excellent food and try to cater to your individual needs.;The staff at the W.A. house prefer to work with certain vendors (wedding planners photographers etc) so although they suggest you use these people it's not mandatory. I let myself be influenced on a few choices like the wedding planner Fleur and I very much regretted it afterwards.

s. Everything about this place was fantastic!