Home › South Carolina › Moncks Corner › Luce Gardens at Mepkin Abbey
Luce Gardens at Mepkin Abbey
4.9 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Lush grounds of a monastery overlooking the Cooper River.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (843) 761-8509
- Website mepkinabbey.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“There are free views of the river here that, in the modern day, only the wealthiest people are privy to.”
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“It was an absolutely beautiful environment, Quite a bit of history mixed in with a wonderful amount of wildlife and nature”
From the reviews
Beautiful Monastary. The people having their wedding looked extremely happy while we were learning self-control and wonderful techniques by the water. Boats were passing by often, but it was still an incredible experience for me.
Getting married at Luce Gardens at Mepkin Abbey
Luce Gardens at Mepkin Abbey comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
More garden venues near Moncks Corner
Lovegrove Estate - Wedding & Event Venue
4.5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Riverfront option for weddings with gardens, a pool, and a grand staircase, plus accommodating staff.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
4.5 ★★★★★ 9,696 reviews
Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo.
Middleton Place
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,111 reviews
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.