University of Charleston-UC Catering

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Byrd gallery as a back up plan in case of rain, which was really wonderful for UC to offer! We didn't end up needing it, but it was the perfect place for the bridesmaids and family to hang out in before the ceremony. Beautiful space and would have been an amazing plan B if needed. Our reception was held in the Rotunda which held 160 people comfortably. If you are planning for plated meals I believe the cap is 150 people. This venue is not crazy expensive, it provided some of the best views in the city of Charleston, overlooking the glowing Capitol building, and the food was really excellent. Bar service does not serve hard liquor, but that was something my husband and I were ok leaving out. I highly recommend UC, Lisa and her staff are very nice and easy to work with.

s inside the rotunda. All of our guests bragged on the food, too. However, if you do not have a wedding coordinator this venue is extremely difficult. Lisa, the “coordinator” is pretty much nonexistent, and every time I was there she acted like she had absolutely no idea who I even was. She never replied to my emails and was never in her office when I called. She didn’t answer my florists phone called the day of the wedding & was not around when my family went to set up some decorations. I saw her one time on my wedding day & she did not come to my rehearsal. But, the catering staff was excellent and made sure that everything was taken care of for me at the reception. Overall, this venue is gorgeous, just make sure you are well organized and stay on top of things.

ugh the planning process. The venue is gorgeous, too.

even cake cutting! For everything the provide and the view the price was phenomenal! The cheapest I found for the Charleston area!

eremony on the lawn however, it rained the morning of, but due to the versatility of the space we were still able to do it under their tent on the patio, with no extra cost to us.

. We were promised so many things in our contract and many expectations were not fulfilled. During every meeting we had with the coordinator she was very unprepared and unprofessional. For example: The book we were given at the signing of our contract provided false information (number of tables/people and alcohol policies). Changes were made through the University regarding alcohol polices which is out of control of the coordinator we understand. However, we were never contacted and/or notified of any changes. Two days before the wedding I was informed via "email" that there was another event the day of my wedding and I would not be able to decorate until the afternoon. Mind you a year before the wedding we put in our contract that we would start decorating at 8 am. (We provided all the overlays, center pieces, and decorations. The option for linens/decorations is much slimmer than you are lead to believe.) When I contacted the coordinator asking for table sizes for linens I was giving incorrect measurements. During the signing of the contract we were told 200 people could fit in the Rotunda. We invited 242 knowing at least 60 cold not come. During our first sit down meeting (after save the dates were sent) we were told 150. Only 1 week before the wedding when we provided our seating arrangements and meal tally we were told only 100 or im sorry only 12 tables of 8 which makes 96 (WHAT!!!) ….My mom made the tables work by arranging them on both the inside of the Rotunda and up on the landing from the stairs. During my first sit down meeting with the coordinator (again following the signing of the contract) I was asked for all my vendors’ information and she proceeded to tell me my DJ was “horrible”, her exact words. (Not what you say to a bride!!) No worries though she was completely wrong he was AMAZING!!!! We had a great time at our reception all because of our wonderful family and friends (and our DJ). I grew up just a few miles outside of Charleston and wanted to be married in Charleston. I planned the wedding from 2.5 hours away so any problems that came from this vender were quickly fixed or solved by my mother. We were very lucky to have her in Charleston to keep track of our wedding planning. Sadly as much as I would like to say I would recommend this venue I would not wish all this stress on any bride or her family.

nd romantic. The capital was shining in the background. The food was good and sound was great for dancing. The only thing I would change was the lighting inside - it was brighter than we would have liked. Overall though, I'm really glad we had our wedding there!

nd beyond what I could have expected. Our day was amazing and we owe it all to Liz. The food was amazing. We had a very southern comfort food menu and it was delicious. Our family is still talking about it. Additionally, our friends and myself loved, loved the bartenders and servers. An excellent experience.

Art Gallery which holds upto 180 guests. It is overlooking the riverbank and beautiful state capital. The reception was one level below in the rotunda, which was equally gorgeous. There is plenty of parking and easy access to carry everything inside. Wonderful location!