CHARLESTON, SC., March 11, 2014 – Renowned for romance and enchanting Southern charm, the Charleston area is home to over 19 championship courses and clubs making it the ideal location for golf course wedding celebrations. Brides and grooms to-be can kick off their celebrations by teeing it up with their family and friends before tying the knot on any of the Charleston area’s stunning courses, complete with luxury amenities and panoramic views that are beyond compare.
Guests of the future Mr. and Mrs. can explore the tremendous offerings of downtown Charleston including shopping on King Street, the Historic Charleston City Market, guided walking tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, delicious dining options and more.
In addition to weddings, the Charleston area is a premier spot for future grooms to host an unforgettable bachelor party. A sampling of bucket list activities for a fun-filled weekend with the guys include visiting one of Charleston’s craft breweries, boating and booze cruises, a King Street bar crawl, fishing charters, a variety of watersports including kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, and of course, golf. A number of hotels in the Charleston area offer golf packages perfect for a bachelor party weekend including the Brews and Birdies, Explore The West and Historic District Resort Sampler packages.
Surrounded by picturesque beaches, salt marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway, the landscape of the Charleston area and its golf courses make it the ideal location for a destination wedding. Below is a sampling of some of the area’s most coveted clubs for couples to exchange vows.
Wild Dunes Resort
Located on the pristine shores of Isle of Palms, a short drive from downtown Charleston, Wild Dunes Resort’s picturesque venues, two championship courses and expert event-planning team make it the ideal spot for a golf wedding. From the southern charm of its Sweetgrass Pavilion and Palmetto Hall to the panoramic ocean views at its Grand Pavilion to its newly announced Seaside Point, Wild Dunes Resort has a venue to fit every style.
Dunes West Golf & River Club
Located along the banks of Wagner Creek and surrounded by immense oak trees, the antebellum-style clubhouse at Dunes West is one of Charleston’s most elegant settings for a wedding. Known especially for its award-winning event staff and expert culinary artists, Dunes West is truly one of the South’s most prized clubs for couples to get hitched.
Charleston National Golf Club
Set along the intracoastel waterway, the clubhouse at Charleston National Golf Club boasts a breathtaking backdrop for weddings celebrations. A Rees Jones design, the course meanders through natural wetlands and creeks, offering some of the best views on the southeastern coast.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
With four different venues to choose from, Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a premier location for brides and grooms to tie the knot, whether casual or grand in style. Located outdoors, Mingo Point is perfect for a casual island wedding or wedding rehearsal dinner, lending itself to oyster roasts or barbeques. Elegant and secluded amongst a private creek, the Osprey Point Golf Clubhouse is perfect for cocktail receptions and wedding ceremonies. Turtle Point Golf Clubhouse features a grand ballroom and wrap-around veranda, making it ideal for a pre-function cocktail reception. Finally Kiawah Island’s newest venue, The Ocean Course Clubhouse, boasts stunning views of the Ocean Course’s 18th green and provides 3,000 square feet of flexible ballroom space. The site of the 2012 PGA Championships, Kiawah’s jaw-dropping Ocean Course remains one of the nation’s premier resort courses and a top spot for bachelors and their buddies to check off their golf bucket list.
The Plantation at Stono Ferry
Guests will be mesmerized by the Intracoastal Waterway backdrop and gorgeous live oak trees that line Stono Ferry Plantation. The clubhouse is a gorgeous location for a wedding reception, complete with a spacious dining room, screened-in porch and outdoor deck. For an intimate crowd, there’s The Retreat venue, with an enchanting courtyard and endless captivating views of the waterway.
Rivertowne Country Club
Situated along the Wando River, Rivertowne Country Club offers two waterfront wedding ceremony sites, a reception pavilion and an indoor country club. Professional wedding planners take the stress off future brides and grooms, further allowing them more time to enjoy downtown Charleston and perhaps a round on the Arnold Palmer designed championship course found on property.
To arrange a Charleston area golf wedding or bachelor party, please visit www.charlestongolfguide.com or call 800-774-4444.
The Charleston Area Golf Experience
More than 200 years ago, Charleston was the site of America’s first golf club. This heritage of golfing excellence is evident today. Guests have convenient access to more than 19 championship courses, created by legendary architects including Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones, Gary Player, Arthur Hills, Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The area also offers plenty of year-round activity off the course. They range from historic tours and attractions to inshore and offshore fishing and award-winning dining, as well as a year-round calendar of festivals and events.
The mission of the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is to unify and lead the local travel industry in marketing the Charleston area as an individual, meeting, incentive and group destination to both the domestic and international markets. For more information, visit explorecharleston.com
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