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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
4.5 ★★★★★ 9,696 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue near Charleston, South Carolina
Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo.
Plan your tour
- Location based near Charleston, SC — the venue shares the exact address when you book a tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (843) 571-1266
- Website magnoliaplantation.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Amenities couples mention
“Our tour gide for the slavery freedom cabin tour was also exceptional even though he was from Ireland.”
What couples say again and again
“What a beautiful, historical, nature at its finest and such a lovely home!”
Getting married at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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