Hello lovely Chas. brides!
I'm just beginning my venue search for spring of 2015 and I have a tentative target budget of $10k for the ceremony, reception, florist and photographer and I'm beginning to wonder if this is even possible anywhere near Charleston. As a result, we are seriously considering a Sunday wedding to cut costs but I'm still finding most venues to be exorbitantly priced. FI and I are looking to have an outdoor ceremony and reception in the same location with a tent structure on a grassy lawn. We have fallen in love with the Pavilion at Patriot's Point and are impressed with how much is included in the rental fee but were completely taken aback by the $5k food and bev. min listed on their catering website. I'm still keeping it as an option on our list of places to visit next month when we take a trip down (we're currently living out of state but will be moving to the area in about 6 months) but I'm currently looking for any other venue ideas for places with a similar set up and feel but at a lower price point.
So, do you ladies have any suggestions of hidden gems in the area or advice for our situation?
I truly appreciate your thoughts!