Weddings
Nature is the backdrop for many outdoor ceremonies that are performed on the resort. With year round tempered climate, Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a beautiful choice for brides and honeymooners alike.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Our specialty wedding services that are available at our luxury hotel, The Sanctuary include:
- Elegant ballrooms to
accommodate up to 350 guests for a served dinner
- Specially designed wedding cakes prepared by our pastry chef
- Floor length ivory linens and glass encased votive candles
- 255 deluxe guest rooms that include 13 suites, most with an ocean view
- Wedding ceremonies on our oceanfront lawns
- Specially reduced guest room rates for friends and family based on availability and season of the year
- Airport transportation, if required, for bride and groom following wedding
- Arrangements for rehearsal dinner and post-even brunch
- Spa salon services that include hair, makeup, manicure and pedicure services
- Golf, tennis, recreation, beaches and beautiful ocean views
Grand Oaks Ballroom
The Grand Oaks Ballroom is The Sanctuary's largest wedding and meeting facility. It totals 6,099 square feet and can be divided into as many as four smaller rooms. The foyer is perfect for wedding receptions and cocktails. Opening to a garden, the ballroom provides a unique setting to continue that special evening with outdoor music and refreshments.
This dramatic room overlooks the ocean and totals 3,116 square feet. It can be divided into two smaller rooms. Lovely french doors lead to a seaside courtyard and lawn providing a beautiful setting for your nuptials or wedding reception.
Heron Room
Adjacent to the Grand Oak Ballroom, this versatile room totals 1,853 square feet and can be divided into two smaller rooms, making it suitable for mid-sized receptions.
The grand lawn overlooks Kiawah's private beach and the Atlantic ocean. This seaside setting offers an exceptional space for ceremonies, receptions and cocktails.
The Beach 
The beach provides many beautiful options for your special day. A popular option is to have your ceremony on the beach, followed by a reception on The Sanctuary's grand lawn. Let our staff help you choose the best location.
In addition to The Sanctuary, Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers the following locations to host your wedding and/or reception.
Ocean Course Clubhouse
Our newest venue that boasts spectacular views of the ocean and The Ocean Course's 18th green. The clubhouse offers a truly memorable setting for weddings and receptions. Dramatic views both upstairs and down, low-profile rooflines, wraparound porches and shingle-style architectural details suggest a classic coastal cottage, while the elegant interior features 3,000 square feet of flexible and sophisticated space on the second floor.
Osprey Point Golf Clubhouse View: Photo Gallery
Osprey Point Golf Clubhouse offers a private, lagoon-side site for your wedding ceremony and/or reception. Wedding ceremonies take place on the manicured lawan area adjacent to the clubhouse. The expansive veranda on the back of the clubhouse is the ideal location for a cocktail reception in keeping with the tradition of southern hospitality. The sophisticated ballroom, decorated with wood paneling and brass chandeliers, is light and open with views of the water and the golf course beyond.
Turtle Point Golf Clubhouse
Turtle Point Golf Clubhouse offers a lovely ballroom area on the second floor of the clubhouse and an adjoining veranda with picturesque views of the 18th hole of the golf course. The wrap-around veranda offers an idyllic location for a pre-function cocktail reception while you enjoy the warm, southern breezes.
The Drawing Room at the Turtle Point Golf Clubhouse provides an intimate setting for smaller weddings or rehearsal dinners. The Drawing Room also opens directly onto the veranda and is immediately adjacent to a private foyer area comfortably decorated with couches and wing chairs.
Located on the Kiawah River, Mingo Point is a natural, outdoor location that lends itself perfectly to oyster roasts and barbeques. Fully equipped with a large sheltered area, decking appropriate for live bands, oyster tables, bonfire pits, and new restroom facilities, Mingo Point is ideal for a more casual, island wedding, or a larger rehearsal dinner.
