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Weddings:
Contact Natalie Baker at 843-769-2638 or by email.

Corporate events:
Contact Debbi Zimmerman at 843-769-2630 or by email.

Everything You Need to Know About Weddings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the rental of the grounds?
Can the event be extended past 11:00 p.m.?
Do you provide catering?
Do you provide tables, chairs, and tents?
Are bands allowed and are there noise restrictions?
Can the main house be opened for guests to tour?
Is there an indoor facility available for use by the bridal party on the day of the event?
Do you provide lighting for the house and grounds?
Do you permit fireworks or sparklers on the premises? How about animals?
Do you have to use the vendors on the preferred vendors list?

What is included with the rental of the grounds?
When you choose to have your wedding or wedding reception at Drayton Hall, you receive

Exclusive rental of the grounds after hours (5:30 � 11:00p.m.)
Torch lighting to the house or river
Your choice of locations on the spacious 125 acre site from the river-front garden to the side lawn, and the reflection pond
Restroom facilities
Convenient parking
On-site staff during event

Can the event be extended past 11:00 p.m.?
Yes, you may extend your reception beyond 11:00 p.m. However, overtime fees will be applied at a rate of $500.00 an hour. This rate also applies for clean up and break down that takes place after 11:00 p.m.

Do you provide catering?
Although we do not provide catering, we do have a list of preferred caterers whom we strongly recommend.

Do you provide tables, chairs, and tents?
Although Drayton Hall does not have the resources on-site to provide tables, chairs, and tents, we do have a list of preferred vendors who would be happy to help you with all of your rental needs.

Are bands allowed and are there noise restrictions?
A good band is one of the keys to a great reception. In order to keep the preservation of the property at the forefront of everyone's minds, all bands must read and abide by the procedures governing special use of the property and can perform no later than 2:00 a.m.

Can the main house be opened for guests to tour?
With Drayton Hall as the backdrop for your ceremony or reception, why not offer your guests the chance to see what makes Drayton Hall so renowned? Many of our brides choose to offer house tours during cocktail hour as a special treat. Informal house tours are available for your guests at the reduced rate of $5.00 per person.

Is there an indoor facility available for use by the bridal party on the day of the event?
You and your bridal party may use the Kennedy Library for the day for a flat fee of $350.

Do you provide lighting for the house and grounds?
Drayton Hall provides torch lighting to the house or river. If you are interested in having the house spotlighted or in additional lighting, we encourage you to contact one of our preferred vendors.

Do you permit fireworks or sparklers on the premises? How about animals?
All special effects involving fire, smoke, explosives, and the breaking of glass-including fireworks and sparklers-present a danger to the property and are prohibited. No animals may be allowed on the property without written permission.

Do you have to use the vendors on the preferred vendors list?
While we don't require you to use the vendors included on our list, we encourage you to contact them as you begin to plan your event. What makes these vendors so special is that they have experience at Drayton Hall and have met a set of requirements for all on-site special events.

Preferred Vendors

Work with the best

Planning an event involves so many steps-from the menu to tents, photography, and rentals. In the hopes of making your job a little easier, we would like to suggest the following vendors. All of them have extensive experience with events at Drayton Hall.

Caterers

Charleston Oyster Machine
1596 Carterett Avenue, Charleston, SC 29401
843-556-5187 or 843-769-6889
Contact: Jamie Westendorf

Hamby Catering
2487 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
843-571-3103
Contact: Fran Hamby

Iverson Catering
289 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
843-810-7816
Contact: Sarah Elliott, sarah@iversoncatering.com
www.iversoncatering.com

j.b.c. - James Burns Catering
811 Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-971-5215
Contact: Tara Thigpen, Catering Coordinator, tara@jbccatering.com
www.jbccatering.com

Event Planners

Blue Moon Events
62 Cannon Street - First Floor, Charleston, SC 29403
843-641-0055
Contact: Calder Clark, calder@bluemooncharleston.com
bluemooncharleston.com

Events by Charleston Place
130 Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-8126
Contact: Christy Loftin, Associate Director of Special Events, cloftin@charlestonplace.com

JMC Charleston
6A Charlotte Street, Charleston, SC 29403
843-577-1000
Contact: Mr. Mitchell Crosby, mitchell@jmccharleston.com

Ooh Events
443 Longpoint Road, Suite I, Charleston, SC
843-881-7576
Contact: Lisa Thomas, info@oohevents.com
www.oohevents.com

Soiree
843-577-5006
Contact: Tara Guerard, info@soireecharleston.com

Weddings Elegantly Designed, LLC
131-B Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
843-722-9333
Contact: Ellen Cohn Robinson, EllenARobinson@aol.com
www.charlestonevent.com

Rentals

Ooh Events
443 Longpoint Road, Suite I, Charleston, SC
843-881-7576
Contact: Lisa Thomas, info@oohevents.com
www.oohevents.com

Ruth's House Event Rentals
184 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
866-788-4431
Contact: Selena Summerson, info@ruthshouseinc.com
www.ruthshouseinc.com

Snyder Party Rentals
230-A Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407
843-766-3366
Contact: Cassie Mills

Lighting and Sound

Production Design Associates (PDA)
2799 Three Lakes Road North Charleston, SC 29418
843-554-3466
Contact: Jeff Richards, jeffr@pdastage.com
www.pdastage.com

Photographers

Damon R. Smith Photographer
1549 Landings Run, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-693-0705
Contact: damon@dsmithphoto.com
www.dsmithphoto.com

David Edwards Photography, Inc.
83 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
843-577-0803
Contact: david@dpestudios.com
www.dpestudios.com

Tim Zielenbach Photography
121 Blueleaf Court, Savannah, GA 31410
843-991-9352 or (912) 596-6921
Contact: Tim Zielenbach, email: tim@zielenbach.com
www.zielenbach.com

Restroom Facilities

Access Portable Toilets, Inc
3753 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
843-824-2954
Contact: Bretta Chapman
www.accessportabletoilets.com

Royal Restrooms
P.O. Box 21200 Charleston, SC 29413
843-814-4990
Contact: Ian Fuller, charleston@royalrestrooms.com
www.royalrestrooms.com

Insurance

As a National Historic Landmark and National Trust Historic Site, we are required to have a certificate of insurance, naming Drayton Hall as the additional insured in advance of your event. Your event planner will typically provide this during the planning process.