Charles Towne Landing State Historic Park is located on a marshy point off the Ashley River in Charleston, SC. English settlers landed here in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolina colony.
The grounds include 80 acres of gardens, with an elegant live oak alley and the Legare Waring House. This area is a favorite for elopements and engagement photo shoots! The Legare Waring House can be rented for large weddings or other special gatherings.
The elopement permit is $500 Monday - Friday, and $750 on Saturday and Sunday. The elopement is limited to 10 guests, bride and groom, officiant, and photographer. No chairs or decorations are allowed. ( To see complete list of Elopement rules, you can visit Charles Towne Landing Website.)
Guests can step aboard and tour the Adventure, Charleston's only 17th century relics sailing ship!
There is over 6 miles of trails as well as a zoo with otters, bears, bison, and more!
The park is open daily from 9-5. As you can see from the photos above and below, this park offers beautiful scenery, as well as being historically significant.
The park in undeniably a very romantic setting! But don't forget to have fun! Show your personality around the cannons, barrels, shackles, etc...
I hope this location has inspired your elopement vision! We offer elopement packages that can be personalized to your needs! Contact us today to check our availability! You can also email us anytime with any questions! To view photos taken within the last 30 days by Charleston Elopement Packages, visit our photo website!
To view photos taken within the last 30 days by Charleston Elopement Packages, visit our photo website!
The address of Charles Towne Landing is 1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407. Their official website is https://southcarolinaparks.com/charles-towne-landing. Photo credits go to Penny Reynolds of Charleston Elopements, Allison of Allison Hanson Photography, Dennis of Charleston Photoart, Chris and Cami Photography, Sloan Photography, and images from the parks website above.