Wedding Costs in South Carolina

Charleston consistently ranks as the top wedding destination city in the United States. Its historic charm, award-winning cuisine, and elegant plantation and garden venues create celebrations dripping with Southern grace. Hilton Head and Kiawah Island add beach resort options.

$28,500

Average Wedding Cost

$7,800

Average Venue Cost

150

Average Guest Count

-14%

vs National Average

Cost Index: 0.86x

A cost index of 0.86x means weddings in South Carolina cost approximately 14% less than the national average.

Estimated Vendor Costs in South Carolina

🏛️ Wedding Venue$9,030🍽️ Catering$6,450📸 Wedding Photographer$3,010🎥 Wedding Videographer$2,150💐 Wedding Florist$2,408🎵 DJ / Band$1,548📋 Wedding Planner / Coordinator$1,892🎂 Wedding Cake / Bakery$516👗 Wedding Dress / Attire$1,720💄 Hair & Makeup$516💍 Wedding Officiant$301✉️ Wedding Invitations / Stationery$430🚗 Wedding Transportation$688🪑 Wedding Rentals$1,548✨ Lighting & Decor$1,032

Popular Wedding Venues in South Carolina

  • ♥Boone Hall Plantation (Mount Pleasant)
  • ♥Middleton Place (Charleston)
  • ♥Magnolia Plantation (Charleston)
  • ♥The Cedar Room (Charleston)

Marriage License Requirements in South Carolina

License Fee

$85-$95

Waiting Period

24 hours

Blood Test Required

No

Minimum Age

18 (16 with parental consent)

License Valid For

No expiration

South Carolina marriage licenses do not expire. The 24-hour waiting period begins when the application is submitted.

Local Wedding Traditions

  • ★Charleston garden ceremonies
  • ★Lowcountry boil rehearsal dinners
  • ★Spanish moss ceremony backdrops
  • ★Sweetgrass basket decor

Best Seasons to Marry

  • ☀Spring (March-May)
  • ☀Fall (October-November)

Off-season weddings can save 20-40% on venue and vendor costs.

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