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Old Wide Awake

4.7(120)
Wedding Venue

About

Old Wide Awake offers a distinctive Southern setting for business events just outside Charleston, with a historic house and beautifully landscaped grounds that create a memorable backdrop. The venue features multiple adaptable spaces suitable for meetings, dinners, and receptions, all supported by attentive on-site hospitality.

With all-day access and a dedicated team managing food, beverage, and setup, Old Wide Awake ensures a seamless turnkey experience. Though located about 30 minutes from downtown, the venue accommodates room blocks nearby, making it a practical choice for multi-day corporate gatherings seeking charm and flexibility.

Best for

  • Intimate executive retreats & brainstorming sessions
  • Client dinners with a historic Southern charm
  • Small team offsites in a serene garden setting

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

A historic Southern estate with unique origins
Historic Character
A historic Southern estate with unique origins
The venue is a beautifully maintained old home that once operated as a 24-hour convenience store for the old Stono Ferry, lending it authentic Southern charm and a distinctive story.
Multiple distinct ceremony and reception areas on landscaped grounds
Versatile Outdoor Spaces
Multiple distinct ceremony and reception areas on landscaped grounds
The property offers a variety of outdoor settings including a pasture ceremony site with a pond and fountain, plus landscaped grounds that provide a romantic and picturesque backdrop for different parts of an event.
Full-day venue access from morning to late evening
All-Day Access and Event
Full-day venue access from morning to late evening
Unlike many local venues, Old Wide Awake provides all-day access from 9 AM to 10 PM, allowing for flexible event timelines and seamless coordination of multiple event components.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 120 reviews