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The Charleston Yacht Club

Limited services venue.

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Guest capacity

Up to 140 seated guests

About this venue

The Charleston Yacht Club was founded in 1934 at Adger's Wharf at the end of Tradd Street and moved to our current location at the city marina in 1985. Our venue space, called The Flag Room, consists of a banquet hall, riverside porch and deck, and bridal sequester room. We're available for site tours Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Seated guest capacity

• Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
• Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

• Covered Outdoor

Our event spaces

Charleston yacht club flag room.

In Historic Charleston, On the Water, and Affordable!

Our venue space consists of a 2,067 square foot banquet room, riverside porch and deck perfect for a small ceremony, and bridal sequester room.

1-140 Seated

1-300 Standing

Square footage

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Guests often feel this space is

“ Relaxed ”

Included in this room:

-Ten 60" round tables -Twelve 6' banquet tables -Twelve high top cocktail tables -One 48" round cake table -125 white padded folding chairs -White knee-length linens for all tables -Set up and break down -2 coolers available with refundable deposit -2 microphones available with refundable deposit -Bartenders and servers available upon request for a small fee

Pricing varies depending on the day of the week; additional hours available for $500 per hour.

Available services that can be provided by The Charleston Yacht Club

Services & amenities.

• Dance floor
• Dressing room / Bridal Suite
• Lighting/Sound
• Service staff

Transportation & access

• Self parking - paid
• Wheelchair accessible

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Event Rentals

Rates, Availability & Scheduling a visit!

Thank you for your interest in our venue, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!  Our rates are set according to the day of the week.  Tuesday thru Thursday is $1600, Friday is $3500, Saturday is $4000 and Sunday is $2500.  All rates include banquet hall, riverside covered porch and open lower deck on the Ashley River, tables, chairs, linens, setup and breakdown.  We do have a preferred catering list, however you provide all your beverages and take all leftovers home.  For availability, check my below calendar.

I am available Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for site visits.  If you cannot make it during the week, you can schedule a “self guided” tour on the weekend. If you would like to schedule a site visit, email me  office@ null charlestonyachtclub.com

“Why the Charleston Yacht Club?”

All Rentals Include:

• 10 – 60” Round Tables
• 12 – 6’ Rectangle Banquet Tables
• 12 – Tall Cocktail Tables
• 1 – 48” Round Cake Table
• 125 White Padded Folding Chairs
• White Linens
• ChYC Set Up & Breakdown

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Couples Choice Award

• The Flag Room and outside covered porch & lower deck is perfect for groups of 80 up to  200 guests.
• We are located inside The Charleston City Marina on the Ashley River.
• Full service commercial kitchen for final food preparation by one of our preferred caterers for your convenience.
• You provide all the beverages, and take all leftovers home.
• NO corkage fees.
• Flag Room is 2067+ sq ft room with hardwood floors so there is no need to rent dance floor.
• We have no sound ordinance, so you can have a Band or DJ – inside or out on the deck.
• Newly renovated changing rooms and showers available and a bride sequester room to get dressed on site.
• Vaulted ceilings, skylights, LED  lights and spot lights in open exposed wood ceiling beams.
• Lighting and ceiling fans on dimmers.
• 2 HVAC Systems to keep you cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter.
• Large moveable bar
• Commercial Dishwasher
• Friday and Saturday Rentals; as late as 12:00AM.
• Additional hours may be purchased @ $400 per hour.
• Sunday Rentals; as late as 10:00 pm.
• Riverside Deck is a great spot for an outdoor wedding with 1000+ sq ft of space.
• Tiki Bar on the lower deck is great for serving beer & wine.
• Tent rentals can easily fit on the deck if needed.
• Handicapped accessible (with both parking and ramps).

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Charleston Yacht Club

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• Capacity: 300 people

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Event Pricing

Thank you for your interest in our venue! $2000 (Tuesday - Thursday) $4375 (Friday) $5000 (Saturday) $3125 (Sunday) All rates include: Banquet Hall Riverside Covered Porch Open Lower Deck on the Ashley River 10 60-inch round tables 12 6-foot banquet tables 12 high top cocktail tables 1 48-inch cake table 125 white padded folding chairs White Linens Setup and breakdown Microphones and Coolers available with refundable deposit Bartenders available upon request for a fee Additional hours and half-hours available for a fee We do have a preferred catering list, however you provide all your beverages and take all leftovers home.

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Terms and Conditions

Deposit of half of rental fee is due upon receipt of signed contract. Events may be rescheduled within one full calendar year of original event date; for cancelled events, a full refund will only be given if contacted six months prior to event date and event date MUST be booked by another party. Please contact us for more information.

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The Flag Room and outside covered porch & lower deck is perfect for groups of up to 300 guests.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

• Dance Floor

Recommendations

We had our daughter's reception at the Charleston Yacht Club this past weekend. The managers, Saga and Craig, were awesome to work with and extremely helpful. Chef Tommy prepared delicious appetizers and a fabulous dinner for all our guests. The view is gorgeous too! We would highly recommend the yacht club for any event.

• Harleston Village
• Boat/Yacht, Banquet/Event Hall
• ADA/ACA Accessible
• Full Bar/Lounge
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Outdoor Function Area
• Outside Catering Allowed
• Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
• Max Number of People for an Event: 300
• Special Features: All rentals include 10 60" round tables, 12 6' rectangular banquet tables, 12 high-top cocktail tables, 1 48" round cake table, 125 chairs, white linens, and set up/break down according to your specifications.
• Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 2,067
• Year Renovated: 2018

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Stephanie & Stephen

Charleston yacht club, charleston, south carolina, april 3rd, 2021.

     If you're like me, you're starting to slowly see the light at the end of the long, dark tunnel that is the coronavirus pandemic. With COVID restrictions being removed every day and the weather getting warmer, it's starting to feel a LOT like we might be through the worst of this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.

     The thing is, as a wedding photographer, I'll be dealing with the ramifications of coronavirus LONG after the pandemic ends. That's just what happens when most weddings last year were delayed to 2021 or 2022.

     But no matter how many of couples I work with this year, few wedding days will feel as personal to me as Stephanie and Stephen's did last month in Charleston, South Carolina.

     Stephanie and Stephen were married on a breathtaking spring day at the Charleston Yacht Club and their wedding represented a LOT of firsts for me. Not only was it my first wedding in South Carolina, it was my first wedding of 2021 and my first wedding in what feels like a nearly post-COVID world.

      Most importantly, however, because I've known the bride for years, Stephanie and Stephen's wedding represented so much more than a typical work day for me. It was a chance to get back to normal, see a friend have one of the happiest days of her life and document it for her to treasure forever.

     And I have no doubt that she will because it was a day worth remembering.

     I knew exactly what Stephanie and Stephen had in store for me for their wedding day from the moment I walked into the bridal prep area a few hours before the pair would have their first look and saw Stephanie and her bridesmaids hanging out in a crowded room cracking jokes and having next to no stress about the day's activities.

     As this was my first wedding in South Carolina, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect in terms of the differences down south vs. the go-go-go pace of New England but if these girls were feeling rushed, they sure didn't show it. 

     I loved getting to catch up with Steph, who I hadn't seen in person in a few years since we last worked together at a local newspaper in Southern Rhode Island, and it was awesome to see the girls she had by her side, many of whom she met in the last few years in her new state. 

     Those girls were FUN and kept the bride smiling as she finished her hair and makeup and I'm grateful they did as the entire start of the day had a laidback vibe that just makes shooting wedding prep so much easier.

     I adored the flowers Stephanie chose for her hair and the way they complimented her beautiful dress, especially when I had a few minutes to bring it by the ceremony area and photograph it with the arch they set up. 

     What I loved even more was how excited the bride was as we headed out to The Pineapple Fountain at Charleston Waterfront Park, a beautiful local landmark that, as expected was full of tourists on this lovely spring day. 

     Thankfully, the site of Stephen in his tux, Stephanie in her dress and the loud photographer who was able to politely ask everyone to step away for a few minutes from this lovely tourist attraction paid off as we set up one of my favorite first looks in a VERY long time. 

     I wasn't sure what to expect from Stephen during this first look — truth is I only met him the day before his wedding — but I couldn't have asked for a better reaction from him when he turned and saw his bride. It truly made my heart melt and was the PERFECT moment to start this pair's wedding day with.

     With their first look out of the way, I asked Stephanie and Stephen to take some time for themselves before we began their formal photos. I won't lie, part of the reason was to give them a moment for just the two of them to spend time alone before the craziness of the day kicked in. But part of the reason was also seeing how they interacted and bringing that spirit into their bride and groom portraits.

     I'm glad we did because I believe it made for much more authentic photos representative of "them" than I would've had otherwise but I thoroughly enjoyed photographing all of their formal photos. Stephanie and Stephen had a great wedding part and their family was super sweet and followed my instructions easily. It made for a very quick and organized session, which is every wedding photographer's dream.

     As much fun as working with Stephanie and Stephen was, I was looking most forward to their wedding ceremony and with good reason. I'm a sucker for a good love story and I knew just from Stephen's reaction to seeing his bride for the first time that we were likely going to have a super sweet and romantic ceremony full of touching but funny moments. 

     And that's exactly what we got.

     Stephanie and Stephen were married on the outside deck of the Charleston Yacht Club, inside of a tented area and with a guest list of roughly 50-60 people in attendance, it felt both large and intimate at the same time. 

     Without question, my favorite part of this ceremony was looking at the endless smiles on both the bride and groom's faces as neither were particularly good at hiding their emotions and did a great job showing how happy they were to be standing across from each other in a moment they'd never forget. 

     Stephanie and Stephen's ceremony was full of touching moments where they told their love story and laugh out loud moments, like when their dogs barked right on the officiant's cue. It was a heartwarming exchange of vows and one even I had to wipe a tear from my eye during.

     Following the official "I do" portion of Stephanie and Stephen's day, it was time to jump-start their reception. While I was able to grab a couple of minutes with the bride and groom on the pier behind the Yacht Club, and it led to some of my favorite photos of the day, I couldn't wait to see what these two had in store for me for the party portion of their evening.

     In particular, I loved the simple decorations and theme the pair used for their wedding. It looked great inside the ballroom area of the Yacht Club and get the day a rustic yet fun feel.

     I knew from the minute Stephanie and Stephen walked into the Charleston Yacht Club that I was going to love their reception. By far, the saddest part of my 2020 wedding photography season was seeing all the various ways couples had to throw their big plans out and make due for a minimalist reception to fit within current guidelines.

     As this was South Carolina, and as a ton of Stephanie and Stephen's guests were already vaccinated and good to go in terms of COVID precautions, this wedding reception was going to be the first I've had in a long time that felt normal yet still safe at the same time.

     And that meant we were here to party. 

     Starting the night off were the bride and groom with a beautiful first dance, made even lovelier thanks to the awesome string lights on the Yacht Club, a touch I can never get enough of.

     I loved Stephanie and Stephen's first dance, and not just because the bride was adorably shy and leaned into her husband's arms the entire time. 

     I loved it because it set the tone for the evening and felt every bit like the celebration it was.

     I can say the same for Stephen as he had not one but two mother-son dances, the first with his mother and the second with his stepmother, both of whom he is extremely close with and both of whom looked honored to share the floor with him.

     The one worry I had about Stephanie and Stephen's wedding was how the bride would feel with her parents not able to attend in person. Thankfully, because Stephanie has an amazing support system of fantastic girls behind her, the moment where she would have had her father-daughter dance was not one full of sadness but one full of joy as the girls took her to the floor themselves and celebrated this milestone moment with her. 

     It was a touching display of thoughtfulness, one I have no doubt the bride will appreciate forever.

     Thankfully, while Stephanie's parents couldn't be in attendance in person, they did make an appearance virtually and spoke at the wedding, a moment I know the bride appreciated. 

     In fact, they were one of several people to grab the mic and take about how great the bride and groom were in a variety of speeches — some planned and some not — that served as the perfect way to get all emotional and thankful right before dinner. 

    Oh, and did I mention I was finally able to get a pretty sunset on a wedding day? Because I did and, honestly, it was only fitting because I can think of no better or more appropriate sign of how perfect this day was for this bride and groom than nature taking a bow before the party began.

     And, speaking of parties, Stephanie and Stephen's was one to remember. 

     As my first wedding reception of the year, I wasn't sure what kind of vibe to expect from Stephen and Stephanie's friends and family but they brought their dancing shoes and never let up from the moment the DJ played his first party song until the end of the evening. 

     I'm so thankful they did because, of all the things I missed in the COVID wedding world, jam packed dance floors were and are at the top of the list.

     Even the bride and groom managed to spend some time on the dance floor cutting loose, something I wasn't sure I would see given how much fun they seemed to be having going table to table and spending time with everyone in attendance. 

     But the two surprised me and really let go on the dance floor and I'm so glad they did because it made for a lot of fun candid photos.

     The later the evening got for Stephanie and Stephen's wedding guests, the more they let loose on the dance floor, with group dance numbers like the Cupid Shuffle a big hit. Still, my favorite moment was toward the end of the night as the party lights turned off and the DJ slowed things down. 

     There, the bride and groom stood on the dance floor in each other's arms and I was reminded what this day was really about: their love. 

     And once the music stopped, there was simply no better way to say goodbye than a good ol' fashioned bubble exit. It was, indeed, the perfect send off.

     While it took me a couple of days to recover from traveling from Rhode Island to South Carolina and back — and I had to quarantine for almost a week after coming back — I can confidently say there was no place I'd rather have been to start off my 2021 wedding season. 

     I am confident this year will be the most exciting and most rewarding of my professional career. If nothing else, it will be a year where I appreciate how lucky I am to capture the best and brightest moments of my couple's biggest days like never before.

     Stephanie and Stephen's wedding day was an amazing reminder of why I love what I do and why I don't want to do anything else and I couldn't have asked for a better bride and groom than these two to get the ball rolling on a year like no other.

     So, thank you Stephanie and Stephen for bringing me all the way down to Charleston and inviting me along for the ride on one of the most magical days of your life. I hope this is just the start of the beautiful life you two have planned and hope you never forget how special it was the day, and night, you officially became husband and wife.

-Paul J. Spetrini

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Yes, it is members only so you cannot just walk in UNLESS you were with a member as I was along with some other working folks. There are two separate buildings now, with one of them facing the harbor. The room that we were in easily accommodated the six of us. The many old and newer photos and paintings of ships, both yachts, and ocean-going boats give you a great vibe. Enough about the buildings but the food as always has never failed in the 30+ years that I have, now and again, been invited in. Today was a lighter day for me, with only a chef's salad with thick and delicious fried oysters. Others had a starter of she-crab soup, for which I kicked myself as I remember how outstanding that is, along with a side splash of sherry. Ah, well. Next time when I again return to the elegance, outstanding servers, and absolutely delicious food.

In Charleston for a groundbreaking for the new Auberge hotel being built at Kiawah River. Had a good private dinner the night before at the Yacht Club.

I have been here many many times as an invited guest. Both "Back Bar" and Main Dining. Back bar is a Charleston legend. Great lunch spread. Wonderful fellowship. Rich history. Main dining is first class club service. Great menu. Beautiful views. Lovely venue.

I have kept from reviewing since I am there all the time but their new Wednesday night meal deal is awesome. Chef Mitch has shaken things up. And kept the prices very manageable. I love the ordering system. Little card you fill out yourself which is very easy to follow. I had the Chicken sandwich with chips. Very tasty and chips came with. Ever since Chef Mitch has come to our club I love the direction it is going. Keep it up!

Cuba shirts are in. Leaving Wednesday!!!

What a great place to hold a wedding or a wedding reception! Officiated a wedding here on the 18th and the staff was wonderful. The set up was done quickly without complaining and basically they were invisible. The reception room was set up so we could dance. The staff made good use of the space. The only thing I could think of that was a negative was the parking situation. But they do share the lot with other groups so cant blame them for that.

ChYC has always been great. Grew up going here. Great views and great staff. Pool table is always busy so get in line! The patio is the place to be on a nice summer night. Great place to watch a sunset or watch a storm roll in down the Ashley river.

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Contagious. It was the word used to describe Chelsea during one of the heartfelt speeches given at her wedding reception with Kyle at the Charleston Yacht Club. And I cannot help but to wholeheartedly agree. Chelsea is contagiously enthusiastic. Her laugh fills up a room and her personality makes her impossible to not notice. But I would also put Kyle into that same camp. So when you put the two of them together, it’s really just lightning in a bottle. So when they met on Kyle’s birthday years ago, I really do think it was meant to be.

One of my favorite memories from Chelsea and Kyle’s day was Chelsea telling all of us girls as she got ready in the morning  that her and Kyle often quote the movie “Sweet Home Alabama” saying to each other the famous line from the movie, “Why would you want to marry me anyhow?” “So I can kiss you whenever I want.” We all awwwwwwed the way a group of women tend to do when they hear something really cute.  But  later in the day when Kyle worked those lines into his vows, it wasn’t just  an awwww escaping me, but definitely some tears instead! It was just so touching and sweet.

Chelsea and Kyle often happen to be huge Taylor Swift fans just like me, and watching them sing and dance to “You Belong with Me” during their wedding reception while I climbed up on a chair to get a better angle of the cuteness happening below me is one of the moments I will remember as the MOST fun of my 2020 weddings.  I cannot tell you enough how these two just enjoyed every single second of their dance party. It made me want to put the camera down and just join in, but honestly getting to photograph such unbridled joy was just as good, if not better!

Chelsea and Kyle, I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a bride and groom have more fun at their wedding. Your zest for life and each other is so incredibly evident. I think I literally smiled the entire day shooting the two of you. Thank you for giving me the gift of being present for such an incredible day. You  two are the real deal, and I can’t wait to continue to follow your journey together as husband and wife.

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Clubbin' downtown.

Wedding design, florals, specialty  furniture, koozies: Gathering Events Photography: Virgil Bunao Venue, catering, bar service: Private club Cake: DeClare Cakes Rentals, linens, stage: Snyder Events Stationery, signage, artwork: Studio R Design Lighting: Technical Event Company Bride’s attire: Modern Trousseau (gown);  Bits of Lace (garter);  Croghan’s Jewel Box (necklace);  BHLDN (earrings);  Badgley Mischka (shoes) Bride’s dresser: Cacky’s Bride + Aid Beauty: Lashes and Lace  Bridesmaids’ attire: Monique Lhuillie r (available through  Bella Bridesmaids );  Monkee’s of the West End (jewelry);  Smithworks Fine Jewelry (wedding band) Groom’s attire: Jos. A. Bank  (tux);  Cole Haan (shoes);  Brackish Bow Ties (tie);  Croghan’s Jewel Box (wedding band) Flower girls' attire: Southern Belles (dresses);  Stitch Witch (sashes); B. Picky  (monogramming) Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones  (wedding invitations, programs, cocktail napkins), Mary Ruth Miller of Gathering Events (save-the-dates, koozies) Music: St. Philip’s Church (choir, organist, trumpeter, Citadel bagpiper), Party on the Moon from East Coast Entertainment (Reception) Men’s attire: Jos A. Banks (white dinner jackets) Ring Bearer ensemble: Southern Belles Getaway boat:   Two Dogs (the groom’s Bertram fishing boat) Welcome Box: Gathering Events (design), ABCD Cakes (Bundt cake), Studio R (printed material) Bridal Party Transportation: Charleston Style Limo Officiants: Reverend Thomas Brown of St. Paul’s Church , Reverend Andrew O’Dell of St. Philip’s Church

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