William Aiken House

Southern Charm Perfection. I never dreamt that I would get married in Charleston, let alone in a venue as romantic as the William Aiken House. From the bright colors, and historical architecture to the well-manicured garden and cobblestone paths, this was a dreamy spot to tie the knot. We got married in October 2023 and I couldn’t be happier with the final result. The venue was perfect. PPHG and the staff were amazing throughout the whole process from initial contact with Erin to their in-house planners, Abby Frye who was fantastic - she took all the guesswork out of it, made it an enjoyable experience, and the final result was stellar - more than what I could have imagined - to Nadia who helped us at the tasting experience and made sure we were never left out of food or drinks at our wedding. Abby and Nadia were a Godsend on the day of the wedding. All of our guests raved about how beautiful and how classy the venue and event were, how delicious the food was especially the crab cakes and oatmeal cream pies, and how nice all the staff were. We felt very welcomed and supported by Abby and the PPHG team - they all went above and beyond and I would recommend them over and over again.

The William Aiken House is a truly special venue with a great team behind it (PPHG). It’s in Charleston's downtown historic district, where you’re right in the middle of the city's vibrant atmosphere, while still retaining a strong sense of privacy and seclusion. William Aiken House has so much to offer, both inside and out. I love the architectural sophistication inside the mansion as well as gorgeous gardens—there are plenty of beautiful photography locations to choose from. The way the sun reflects off the mansion later in the day creates the perfect magical ambiance. The grounds are well structured and easily accessible. I really appreciate the proximity between the getting ready, ceremony and reception spaces as you never feel like you’re missing out on the excitement of the event. Overall the William Aiken House is an elegant venue option that truly encapsulates everything that makes Charleston unique.

My husband and I were lucky enough to get married at the William Aiken House! PPHG went above and beyond for us every step of the way. Kelly at PPHG was organized, kind, and amazing to work with. She made the wedding process stress free and fun and made us feel so special throughout our wedding day. Our guests have not stopped talking about the food…specifically the chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits.

The William Aiken House is a dream wedding venue for wedding photographers! The location couldn't be better - gorgeous 1807 mansion with lots of outdoor space, right in the middle of downtown. We photographed a gorgeous gay wedding here (photos attached) where they got married outside in the courtyard and had a tent for the reception. But when you rent the house, you're able to use the inside as well - all the beautiful, colorful rooms with period furniture. We made sure to get lots of portraits in the different rooms - the colors all looked SO good. And then because you're right in the thick of downtown, we went into the street for portraits as well. So many photo opportunities here - they're endless!

The William Aiken House is a beautiful venue for small weddings and corporate events. As a professional photographer in Charleston, we are blessed with tons of wonderful locations to work in. This is one of my favorites! I love the beautiful grounds, the old historic building, and the friendly staff! Here are a few photos from a recent event I photographed at the William Aiken House. Highly recommended...

We had our wedding at the William Aiken House and had the absolute BEST experience with PPHG. Rachel, and the entire PPHG staff are amazing. They were all super helpful and accommodating throughout our wedding planning process. The venue is gorgeous and was great for our intimate wedding of 27 guests. I was worried the venue would be too spread out for our small guest count, but with utilizing just the front lawn area (by the pergola), the upstairs piazza, and indoor rooms it was perfect! I loved the layout that we decided on. We came up with a unique idea to use the bluestone next to the pond for our dance floor, and it worked out perfectly for our small guest count! We had our dinner on the upstairs piazza overlooking King Street and it was a literal dream. Our wedding was on 12/2 and the weather was absolutely perfect - I’m so happy we were able to utilize the outdoor spaces even in the winter. The food was INCREDIBLE.. all of our guests raved about how delicious everything was! We had 3 specialty cocktails which were all amazing! The catering team, bartenders, and servers really go above and beyond with their service. I could not be happier with our decision to book the William Aiken House for our special day. Beyond exceeded my expectations!

Southern Charm Perfection. I never dreamt that I would get married in Charleston, let alone in a venue as romantic as the William Aiken House. From the bright colors, and historical architecture to the well-manicured garden and cobblestone paths, this was a dreamy spot to tie the knot. We got married in October 2023 and I couldn’t be happier with the final result. The venue was perfect. PPHG and the staff were amazing throughout the whole process from initial contact with Erin to their in-house planners, Abby Frye who was fantastic - she took all the guesswork out of it, made it an enjoyable experience, and the final result was stellar - more than what I could have imagined - to Nadia who helped us at the tasting experience and made sure we were never left out of food or drinks at our wedding. Abby and Nadia were a Godsend on the day of the wedding. All of our guests raved about how beautiful and how classy the venue and event were, how delicious the food was especially the crab cakes and oatmeal cream pies, and how nice all the staff were. We felt very welcomed and supported by Abby and the PPHG team - they all went above and beyond and I would recommend them over and over again.

The William Aiken House is a truly special venue with a great team behind it (PPHG). It’s in Charleston's downtown historic district, where you’re right in the middle of the city's vibrant atmosphere, while still retaining a strong sense of privacy and seclusion. William Aiken House has so much to offer, both inside and out. I love the architectural sophistication inside the mansion as well as gorgeous gardens—there are plenty of beautiful photography locations to choose from. The way the sun reflects off the mansion later in the day creates the perfect magical ambiance. The grounds are well structured and easily accessible. I really appreciate the proximity between the getting ready, ceremony and reception spaces as you never feel like you’re missing out on the excitement of the event. Overall the William Aiken House is an elegant venue option that truly encapsulates everything that makes Charleston unique.