Union Station

Historic Warehouse in downtown Charleston, SC
5 out of 5 stars and 6 reviews
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Charleston, SC
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions

About this venue

Vendor
John Palmer
OWNER/ GENERAL MANAGER
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Union Station is centrally located in downtown Charleston, SC, and can host weddings and other milestone celebrations. This open warehouse property is ideal for both large and intimate gatherings as two families become one. From intimate ceremonies to lavish ballroom-esc receptions, this venue can accommodate it all. Union Station is approximately a 7,500-square-foot event venue with two event spaces. The bar room is a splendid area in which to host a cocktail hour. This 1,500-square-foot space enables you and your loved ones to mingle and toast to your love story. This room also provides access to the bridal suite mezzanine lounge that overlooks the bar. The large main event hall is great for ceremonies, banquets, and receptions that run long into the night.
LGBTQ+-owned Business

Pricing details

Starting prices
Reception:
$2,500
Ceremony:
$2,500
Bar services:
$11 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-Jun and Sept-Dec.

Amenities + details

Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor 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
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
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Meet the team

Vendor
John Palmer
Owner/ General Manager
Union Station is a special place for John. It's named for the beautiful Union Station that stood in his hometown, Portland, Maine, and is the place where his grandfather served as station master for many years. Though not standing anymore, the original Portland Union Station serves as the inspiration and spirit behind the company motto: All are welcome! John believes in the power of an event to help memorialize a special moment by bringing those closest to you together and is dedicated to making your wedding day a memorable and joyous celebration. A Maine native, John lived in New Orleans and New York City before settling in Charleston. He has been here for 8 years now and is proud to call the Holy City home. His dogs Jessie and Bean are the apples of his eye. If you ask, he'll show you thousands of pictures of them, and ask you about yours!

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5.0

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6 reviews
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Union Station is highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful venue, and flexibility to create a personalized wedding experience. The staff, particularly John, received glowing reviews for their helpfulness and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Guests appreciated the spaciousness of the venue, the unique art installation vibes, and the convenient downtown Charleston location with nearby accommodations. The inclusivity of Union Station as an LGBTQ+ friendly venue was also highlighted, making it a top choice for a memorable and stress-free wedding.
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AvatarA
1/03/2025
Everything was perfect! From the bar service, helping find a planner, and giving overall recommendations! Would highly recommend to anyone!
AvatarK
5/10/2024
The entire staff at Union Station were incredible from start to finish. John was always helpful answering any questions and was transparent through the entire process. The venue itself is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. The staff the day of the event were so amazing that my guests were even coming up to talk to me about them throughout the night. With the venue being downtown there was plenty of options for guests to stay between hotels and Air Bnb's. I cannot recommend Union Station enough.
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10/17/2022
Union Station was the perfect venue!!! It's spacious, open, and ready to become whatever you want it to be!! We had both our ceremony and reception at Union Station and loved that it had the capacity to do so!! Loved the lighting, double sided bar, the bridal suites and space upstairs...it was all perfect!!! Highly recommend!!
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8/11/2022
Union Station was the absolute best choice for our wedding reception. John provided excellent service, the booking process was seamless, he was always there to help and quickly responded to any questions we had. The area has plenty of parking for guest (which is a plus for downtown Charleston!!) and the event space was very clean and inviting. I would 100% recommend having your wedding/reception/or event at Union Station. It is definitely a one of a kind space for downtown Charleston.
AvatarL
8/09/2022
Union Station was the perfect venue for our special day! The space is large and the staff is very easy to work with! I highly recommend booking them for your wedding venue!
AvatarT
8/08/2022
My wife and I were on the hunt for a venue much more unique than the common "Southern rustic" style wedding most opt for in Charleston. One night after dinner, we decided to walk over to one of Shepard Fairey's murals (one of my wife's favorite artists) which was in the same parking lot as Union Station. We peeked through the windows and felt the venue had such art installation vibes (huge bonus for my art teacher wife), which would allow us to fill the space with our own style. It was a hidden gem we were so fortunate to come across and instantly knew this is where we wanted our wedding. Things to highlight: Union Station is a huge space with large ball lantern-style lights (included!) and an awesome bar setup. The big windows and huge garage door made natural light come through beautifully. It's especially cool at night to see the surrounding murals on the other buildings that can be viewed through these windows. There's also a great bridal suite space upstairs that made it easy for us to get ready. Not to mention tables and high-end chairs are included with the venue! The venue's bar service was also top-notch and super accommodating to our guests. What was also huge plus for us is that the venue is located right off King Street which made it super accessible for our wedding guests who stayed right down the block at the Hyatt House and could be near all of the popular downtown bars. Having a venue on King Street at a reasonable price was something we didn't think would have been possible with our budget. Oh, and on-site parking in DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON! Huge bonus. I have to give a BIG shoutout to John at Union Station. Working with him was incredibly easy and comforting. John made the entire planning process so smooth and stressless. He was very responsive to any questions I had while getting things geared up before the big day. Any time I had to swing by the venue, he always made it work. The guy puts in the work at that place and it shows! Most importantly, this is a very LGBTQ+ friendly venue. I specifically wanted to hire vendors who supported the community we are a part of and we could trust. It was an easy choice with Union Station who made us feel celebrated and welcomed. Having our wedding at Union Station was an absolute dream and I can't recommend them enough!
response 08/08/2022
How incredibly kind of you and Shannon to review Union Station in such a favorable way. W...
e really loved the event you designed, Tina! And what a friendly bunch of people you have in your lives. Congratulations to you both!

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652-A King Street, Charleston, SC
652-A King Street, Charleston, SC
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