Wedding DJ at The Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, SC

The Space

The Beaufort Inn is an elegant, upscale Victorian inn dating back to the 1800s, offering an exquisite setting for romantic Lowcountry weddings in the heart of historic downtown Beaufort. Serving as the gateway to Beaufort’s Historic District near Bay Street, this premier, boutique-style venue pairs genuine Southern hospitality and historic character with a remarkable variety of event spaces. With over six fantastic venues to choose from, from grand indoor and outdoor settings to intimate garden courtyards, The Beaufort Inn can shape a celebration of nearly any style. Adjacent cottages and on-site accommodations, along with a location within walking distance of the very best restaurants, shops, and waterfront views, make it ideal for a full wedding weekend. That combination of a historic Victorian inn, six-plus flexible venues, and a walkable downtown Beaufort location makes The Beaufort Inn a standout Lowcountry choice. For couples who want an elegant, historic Beaufort wedding with charming garden courtyards, a rooftop deck, and on-site lodging steps from the waterfront, The Beaufort Inn is a distinctive and memorable choice.

Capacity & Layout

The Beaufort Inn offers over six distinct venues on one property, giving couples exceptional flexibility for different guest counts and styles. The lush Tabby Garden, surrounded by seasonal flowers, accommodates up to 175 guests for a seated reception and 250 for a cocktail reception, while the Old Bay Marketplace Loft and Rooftop Deck, an indoor space with a rooftop deck overlooking historic Bay Street and views of downtown Beaufort, holds up to 125. For more intimate gatherings, the oak-shaded Garden Courtyard accommodates up to 80, the cafe-lit Palmetto Courtyard suits small weddings of up to 50, and the trellised Zen Garden holds up to 40. Couples can mix these spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, flowing between grand gardens, a rooftop deck, and intimate courtyards. That range of six-plus venues, from a 250-capacity garden to a 40-guest garden nook, makes The Beaufort Inn suited to weddings of nearly any size, all within one historic downtown property.

Amenities

The Beaufort Inn pairs its historic charm with genuinely full-service, all-in-one amenities. The property offers overnight accommodations on-site, including adjacent cottages, so the wedding party and guests can stay right at the venue, turning the celebration into an easy Lowcountry weekend, and ample parking and convenient activities keep guests taken care of. The six-plus venues, from grand gardens to a rooftop deck to intimate courtyards, give couples remarkable flexibility to shape every part of the celebration. The upscale Victorian architecture, oak-shaded gardens, seasonal flowers, and waterfront-adjacent downtown setting give photographers an exquisite, characterful range of backdrops. For the entertainment, the enclosed loft and the defined garden and courtyard spaces give a wedding DJ solid structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception stays lively whether under the oaks or in the loft, within one of Beaufort’s most elegant historic settings.

Location & Getting There

The Beaufort Inn sits in the heart of historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina, near Bay Street as the gateway to the Historic District. That central, walkable location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay right at the inn or its cottages, walk to Beaufort’s celebrated restaurants, shops, and Waterfront Park, and reach everything easily, while the Savannah and Hilton Head airports are within reach for anyone flying in. The historic downtown and Lowcountry waterfront give guests plenty to enjoy around the wedding, and the on-site lodging means many can simply stay put for the weekend. Yet the inn’s Victorian elegance and lush gardens give the celebration a charming, historic feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic, full-service inn with a walkable downtown Beaufort location steps from the waterfront is a big part of what draws couples to The Beaufort Inn.