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The River House at Lowndes Grove

4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Charleston, South Carolina · 0.3 mi to the sand

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Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity couples mention 40–50-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Weather backup an indoor or tented backup is mentioned — the one question you can't skip for an outdoor beach ceremony
  • Phone +1 843-853-1810
  • Website pphgcharleston.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

266 St Margaret St, Charleston, SC 29403

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The River House at Lowndes Grove and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

💄 Bridal Suite

“The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking—whether it was the breathtaking views, the lush greenery, or the bridal suites, every corner of this place is pure magic.”

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🌧️ Indoor Weather Backup

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💃 Dance Floor 2 mentions

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Dock or Marina 4 mentions

“Because there are no events at Lowndes Grove itself when there are events at the River House, PPHG allows you to take photos on the Lowndes Grove property and the dock.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 20 mentions

“The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking—whether it was the breathtaking views, the lush greenery, or the bridal suites, every corner of this place is pure magic.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions

“The property was immaculate and each and every team member went out of their way to ensure guests were enjoying themselves.”

😌 stress-free planning 5 mentions

“The coordination and organization, together with our planner, created the most stress free experience for us as a couple.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 3 mentions

“The food was delicious and our wedding went as smooth as I could have hoped!”

💵 great value for a beach venue 2 mentions

“Choosing The River House for our wedding was the best decision we made.”

From the reviews

Our wedding day and experience with this venue could not have been more amazing! The property is absolutely gorgeous and the PPHG Staff were over-the-top helpful. Kailin Good was so friendly and we had the best time at our menu tasting with her. Cannot say enough great things about the River House and PPHG!

★★★★★ — Lacey, May 2022

We had the most wonderful wedding at The River House! PPHG has the best team you could imagine working with for a wedding - everything was easy and everyone was a pleasure to work with, all the way from our first information requests and tour, down to the server and bartenders at our wedding.

★★★★★ — Maggie, Nov 2021

Choosing The River House for our wedding was the best decision we made. From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our love.

★★★★★ — Abbie, Oct 2024

We are absolutely thrilled with our choice of venue, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From start to finish, The River House and the team at PPHG made our wedding day unforgettable. It was the perfect backdrop to our intimate wedding of about 50 guests!

★★★★★ — Emma, Nov 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 17 reviews →

Getting married at The River House at Lowndes Grove

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.