Top Wedding Destinations in the Lowcountry
February 14th, 2011 | Story by: South magazine
Savannah is one the top wedding destinations in the country, but if you are not from the Lowcountry, you may not know where to start. Luckily, South is your complete guide to the perfect Savannah wedding. Here are our choices of where to have your wedding in Savannah.
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The Squares
If you dream of an outdoor wedding, there are 22 romantic, shady squares in the Historic Landmark District to say “I do” in. You can obtain rental permits for parks and squares from the City of Savannah Department of Leisure Services. Three-hour rentals begin at $200, plus various fees. visit-historic-savannah.com
Mackey House
Have an elite, countryside wedding at the Mackey House, a large colonial home with a stunning wraparound porch. Swap vows beneath a gorgeous garden arbor and commemorate your day with friends and family in the large open pavilion. Aside from the charming country setting, the Mackey House also provides all the furnishings and decor needed for your event. 190 Red Gate Farms Trail • 912.234.7404 • mackeyhouse.com
Charles H. Morris Center
Founded in the 18th century, the Trustee’s Garden was originally a provisional garden. It was Charles Morris’s dream to revive the tired garden and restore several of the historic buildings on site. The Charles H. Morris Center is a multifunctional building that has a large central event space, an outdoor tented space, a full catering kitchen and prep space, and an additional meeting/flex space. 10 East Broad Street • 912.443.3277 • trusteesgarden.com
Telfair Museums
If a more colorful venue is something you desire, Telfair Museums’ three landmark locations are available for rent. Telfair Academy is the ideal location for a grand reception in the middle of downtown Savannah, the historic Owens-Thomas House showcases the finest of English Regency architecture, and Jepson Center offers extensive galleries, a three-story atrium and lovely terraces. As the oldest public art museum in the South, Telfair will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2011. 207 West York Street, 124 Abercorn Street, and 121 Barnard Street • 912.790.8800 • telfair.org
If you dream of an outdoor wedding, there are 22 romantic, shady squares in the Historic Landmark District to say “I do” in. You can obtain rental permits for parks and squares from the City of Savannah Department of Leisure Services. Three-hour rentals begin at $200, plus various fees. visit-historic-savannah.com
Mackey House
Have an elite, countryside wedding at the Mackey House, a large colonial home with a stunning wraparound porch. Swap vows beneath a gorgeous garden arbor and commemorate your day with friends and family in the large open pavilion. Aside from the charming country setting, the Mackey House also provides all the furnishings and decor needed for your event. 190 Red Gate Farms Trail • 912.234.7404 • mackeyhouse.com
Charles H. Morris Center
Founded in the 18th century, the Trustee’s Garden was originally a provisional garden. It was Charles Morris’s dream to revive the tired garden and restore several of the historic buildings on site. The Charles H. Morris Center is a multifunctional building that has a large central event space, an outdoor tented space, a full catering kitchen and prep space, and an additional meeting/flex space. 10 East Broad Street • 912.443.3277 • trusteesgarden.com
Telfair Museums
If a more colorful venue is something you desire, Telfair Museums’ three landmark locations are available for rent. Telfair Academy is the ideal location for a grand reception in the middle of downtown Savannah, the historic Owens-Thomas House showcases the finest of English Regency architecture, and Jepson Center offers extensive galleries, a three-story atrium and lovely terraces. As the oldest public art museum in the South, Telfair will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2011. 207 West York Street, 124 Abercorn Street, and 121 Barnard Street • 912.790.8800 • telfair.org
Shrine Club
Adjoining the Tybee Island Lighthouse is the Shrine Club, a restored fortress overlooking Tybee’s beautiful beach. The Shrine Club’s large hall and kitchen is perfect for fully catered affairs. Check with the Shrine Club for specific requirements. 912.786.4362 • tybeeislandshrineclub.org
Guard House
Perfect for reception cookouts, the Guard House on Tybee Island has two large rooms, a kitchen and picnic area. Located at the north end of Tybee Island, the charming building has recently had a beautiful facelift. Contact Karen Reese at 912.786.4573, x127 for rental details. • cityoftybee.org
Tybee Island Historic Lighthouse
For exceptionally small wedding parties, consider climbing to the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse for an unforgettable ceremony. Larger parties can swap vows at the base of the lighthouse. Grounds of the Tybee Island Lighthouse are available to accommodate groups of every size. 912.786.5801 • tybeelighthouse.org
Tybee Beach
There is something wonderful to be found at any island location. Dunes and jetties will effortlessly create a natural backdrop to your cherished wedding photos. The best part is that beaches can accommodate weddings from 2 to 200! tybeevisit.com/weddings
Adjoining the Tybee Island Lighthouse is the Shrine Club, a restored fortress overlooking Tybee’s beautiful beach. The Shrine Club’s large hall and kitchen is perfect for fully catered affairs. Check with the Shrine Club for specific requirements. 912.786.4362 • tybeeislandshrineclub.org
Guard House
Perfect for reception cookouts, the Guard House on Tybee Island has two large rooms, a kitchen and picnic area. Located at the north end of Tybee Island, the charming building has recently had a beautiful facelift. Contact Karen Reese at 912.786.4573, x127 for rental details. • cityoftybee.org
Tybee Island Historic Lighthouse
For exceptionally small wedding parties, consider climbing to the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse for an unforgettable ceremony. Larger parties can swap vows at the base of the lighthouse. Grounds of the Tybee Island Lighthouse are available to accommodate groups of every size. 912.786.5801 • tybeelighthouse.org
Tybee Beach
There is something wonderful to be found at any island location. Dunes and jetties will effortlessly create a natural backdrop to your cherished wedding photos. The best part is that beaches can accommodate weddings from 2 to 200! tybeevisit.com/weddings
Isle Of Hope United Methodist Church
The charm of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church is its simplicity. Despite a devastating fire in the 1980s, the rebuilt church remains the same as it was when built in 1851, with few exceptions. Contact the IOHUMC wedding coordinator at 912.356.9488 for non-member fees. 412 Parkersburg Road • 912.355.8527 • iohumc.com
Bethesda Home For Boys
Founded in 1740, the Bethesda Home for Boys is the country’s oldest child care institution. Nestled among 650 rolling acres alongside Moon River, Bethesda’s Whitefield Chapel is a stunning brick chapel with tall arched windows and a stained glass altar. 9520 Ferguson Avenue • 912.351.2055 • bethesdaforboys.org
Trinity Lutheran Church
You simply cannot fail to notice the gorgeous stained glass window of Trinity Lutheran Church. The sun casts bold blocks of color onto the ceramic tile in a way that will leave you mesmerized. At night, lights shine from inside the window for passersby to enjoy. Remarkably, TLC uses the original marble baptismal font from Martin Luther Lutheran Church. 12391 Mercy Boulevard • 912.925.4839 • trinitylutheransavannah.org
Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church
What makes Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church so delightful are the hand-stitched altar kneeling pads, the “Wesley Window,” and the Wesley Gardens Retreat Center. Wesley Gardens is a beautiful 130-acre estate located on Moon River, Burnside Island. The beautiful garden venue with a gazebo and chapel is available to non-members. 429 Abercorn Street • 912.232.0191 • wesleymonumental.org
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The 19th-century Cathedral of St. John the Baptist boasts a remarkable 81 stained glass windows and a tracker organ. Made of solid white oak and 2,308 pipes, the organ’s music, simply put, is spellbinding. Miraculously, the two enormous French Gothic spires survived a devastating fire in 1898, and the rest of the cathedral has been beautifully reconstructed and restored. The cathedral asks that wedding arrangements be made at least four months in advance. 222 East Harris Street • 912.233.4709 • savannahcathedral.org
The charm of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church is its simplicity. Despite a devastating fire in the 1980s, the rebuilt church remains the same as it was when built in 1851, with few exceptions. Contact the IOHUMC wedding coordinator at 912.356.9488 for non-member fees. 412 Parkersburg Road • 912.355.8527 • iohumc.com
Bethesda Home For Boys
Founded in 1740, the Bethesda Home for Boys is the country’s oldest child care institution. Nestled among 650 rolling acres alongside Moon River, Bethesda’s Whitefield Chapel is a stunning brick chapel with tall arched windows and a stained glass altar. 9520 Ferguson Avenue • 912.351.2055 • bethesdaforboys.org
Trinity Lutheran Church
You simply cannot fail to notice the gorgeous stained glass window of Trinity Lutheran Church. The sun casts bold blocks of color onto the ceramic tile in a way that will leave you mesmerized. At night, lights shine from inside the window for passersby to enjoy. Remarkably, TLC uses the original marble baptismal font from Martin Luther Lutheran Church. 12391 Mercy Boulevard • 912.925.4839 • trinitylutheransavannah.org
Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church
What makes Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church so delightful are the hand-stitched altar kneeling pads, the “Wesley Window,” and the Wesley Gardens Retreat Center. Wesley Gardens is a beautiful 130-acre estate located on Moon River, Burnside Island. The beautiful garden venue with a gazebo and chapel is available to non-members. 429 Abercorn Street • 912.232.0191 • wesleymonumental.org
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The 19th-century Cathedral of St. John the Baptist boasts a remarkable 81 stained glass windows and a tracker organ. Made of solid white oak and 2,308 pipes, the organ’s music, simply put, is spellbinding. Miraculously, the two enormous French Gothic spires survived a devastating fire in 1898, and the rest of the cathedral has been beautifully reconstructed and restored. The cathedral asks that wedding arrangements be made at least four months in advance. 222 East Harris Street • 912.233.4709 • savannahcathedral.org
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