Rooftop
Our Downtown Rooftop Venue: A Downtown Charleston Outdoor Wedding Venue
Description
Charleston’s skyline is your backdrop here: church steeples, harbor light, and pastel sunsets—all from a fully private, partially covered rooftop that keeps the celebration beautiful in any weather. Teak-inspired decking, glass railings, and dimmable lighting create a clean, modern canvas that pairs with any palette.
Host a ceremony in the open air, slide into a golden-hour cocktail hour under the canopy, then transition to dancing without moving floors. Unlike hotel rooftops, you’re not sharing elevators or views with the general public—this terrace is yours for the night—an uncommon perk among Charleston outdoor wedding venues in downtown Charleston wedding venues.
Dimensions
Final as-built measurements will be posted soon. (Designers and planners: request the latest CAD or 3D floor plan from our team.)
Guest Capacity
Up to 200 seated for ceremonies on the terrace (layout-dependent) and as many as 300 for cocktail-style receptions; total building occupancy is 300—competitive with top Charleston outdoor wedding venues.
Why It Outshines Other Charleston Outdoor Wedding Venues
History
This terrace crowns a restored 1850s mercantile warehouse in Charleston’s French Quarter. The rooftop was engineered specifically for ceremonies and receptions—no tenting required—so couples can keep the skyline in sight and their rain plan simple. The light-and-airy aesthetic below (Le Soleil and the Ballroom) continues upstairs for a cohesive event look, while the terrace’s canopy gives a contemporary nod to Charleston’s verandas—rare among downtown Charleston wedding venues.
Best-Suited Activities & Events
- Sunset wedding ceremonies
- Golden-hour cocktail hours
- DJ-led dance parties under the canopy
- Welcome parties & after-parties
What Your Event Might Look Like
Guests ride up and step into warm, coastal light as the harbor glows beyond the glass railing. A string quartet fades as you say “I do,” then the bar opens and the terrace shifts into cocktail hour—oysters on ice, signature spritzes, and laughter that carries on the breeze. At dusk, café lighting and uplights set the mood for first dances beneath the canopy, followed by a DJ set and late-night bites—the quintessential experience people seek from Charleston outdoor wedding venues within downtown Charleston wedding venues.
Best-Suited Activities & Events
- Music & timing: Amplified music is permitted outdoors; to respect our neighbors, amplified sound concludes by 10:30 p.m.
- Ceremony seating: Rooftop ceremonies can accommodate 200–300 seats depending on layout.
- Rain plan: Tenting is not permitted on the rooftop; the permanent canopy simplifies inclement-weather planning.
Candles & décor: All candles must be enclosed in glass; no pyrotechnics, cold sparks, glitter/confetti, or open-flame elements. Hanging installs require approval; max stage sections 4′×4′ (no 4′×8′). - Smoking: Indoors is smoke-free; designated smoking is via the rooftop terrace.
Load-in reminders: Use the loading-dock entrance; note elevator size limits (no 8′ bars, large sofas, or 4′×8′ stages).
How Our Partners Can Help Make Your Event Great
- CRU Catering: From raw-bar stations at cocktail hour to chef-driven plated dinners downstairs, CRU tailors menus and service to your timeline and guest flow.
- CHEERS Event Rentals: Streamline your order with house-approved glassware, tables, linens, chairs, and dance floor. Ask about our 10% CHEERS rental discount for Le James clients.
Rooftop
Dimension:
2,160 SF
50′-0” X 42′-9”
