Emeline is a hotel destination wedding venue in Charleston, United States, hosting 240 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$34,000 (our estimate).

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Emeline

Emeline is a restored hotel set in urban Charleston, hosting weddings for up to 240 guests seated for a ceremony, seated for dinner, or standing at a reception.

Guests
240 at dinner
Venue website
Cost
About US$34,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Venue website
Getting there
CHS · about 20 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Emeline

Emeline is a restored hotel set in urban Charleston, hosting weddings for up to 240 guests seated for a ceremony, seated for dinner, or standing at a reception.

The property offers both indoor and outdoor options, including outdoor ceremonies, with in-house catering and a meeting and banquet space for the celebration itself.

Twelve room categories accommodate wedding parties and guests, from The Atelier for two up to The Socialite's Suite and The Collective for six, with handicapped accessible versions of several rooms.

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport, roughly a 20 minute transfer by our estimate.

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“

We had an exceptional experience at Emeline during our family wedding weekend. From the moment our room block was arranged, everything was handled with professionalism, warmth, and genuine care.

Christine Campbell · read the whole review on Google →

Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
240 guests
Standing reception
240 guests
Ceremony, seated
240 guests

Staying over

Room types
12 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$34,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$175 to US$275 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
CHS, 20 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Urban, restored, elegant

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Seats up to 240 guests for a ceremony or a seated dinner, with the same 240 capacity for standing receptions
  • Outdoor ceremonies available, plus indoor and outdoor space across the property
  • In-house catering and a meeting and banquet event space
  • 12 room types, including The Socialite's Suite and The Collective (max occupancy 6 each)

Costs and booking details

Getting there
CHS · about 20 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into CHS.

Direct line
(843) 577-2644

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

How many guests can Emeline host?+

Up to 240 guests, whether seated for the ceremony, seated for dinner, or standing.

Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+

Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered, and the venue has both indoor and outdoor space.

Is catering provided by the hotel?+

Yes, catering is in-house.

What accommodation is available for our guests?+

There are 12 room types, ranging from The Atelier and The Artist's Loft (up to 2 guests) to The Socialite's Suite and The Collective (up to 6 guests). Accessible options include The Socialite, The Collector's Suite, The Artist's Loft and The Atelier.

What should we budget, and how do we get in touch?+

We estimate around 150 to 300 USD per head. To enquire, contact the venue at +1 843-577-2644 or sales@hotelemeline.com.

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Sources and booking notes

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Venue wedding information

Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 240 guests

    “| HAYNE STREET GALLERY | 3,354 | 78′ x 43′ | 18.5′ | 240 | 240 | 240 |”
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  • Standing reception: 240 guests

    “| HAYNE STREET GALLERY | 3,354 | 78′ x 43′ | 18.5′ | 240 | 240 | 240 |”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 240 guests

    “For those seeking a more formal reception, dinner and dancing, Hayne Street Gallery is a lovely venue for up to 240 guests featuring a wall of windows sweeping with natural light, and the recently updated interior lends a fresh canvas for a variety of design and décor ideas.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated
  • Room types: 12 listed

    “The Socialite's Suite”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Popular among our guests, this outdoor area comfortably accommodates up to 180 people.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony
  • In-house catering: Yes

    “For any sort of gathering, Emeline’s team of talented chefs can cater your event and conjure a custom and creative menu personalized for your needs.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Indoors or out: Both

    “Emeline’s 13,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space provide a collection of inspirational settings with the flexibility to suit a variety of configurations and needs.”
    Read the source for indoors or out
  • Setting: Urban, restored, elegant

    “We’d be delighted to have you spend some time with us here at 181 Church Street in the heart of historic downtown Charleston—where a storied past meets a dynamic present.”
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