The Space
Secession Golf Club is an exclusive, secluded wedding venue set on Gibbes Island in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry near Beaufort, offering a genuinely private, get-away-from-it-all setting. This private club features an 18-hole championship course designed by renowned architect Bruce Devlin and opened in 1992, sitting in perfect isolation among the tidal inlets with no housing on or around the property. That seclusion gives couples a serene, exclusive backdrop with stunning views of the surrounding marshlands and rivers, creating a memorable, private setting for a Lowcountry wedding. With an experienced event staff on hand to plan and execute every detail, Secession pairs its natural beauty with polished service. That combination of a secluded island setting, sweeping marsh-and-river views, and an exclusive championship club makes Secession Golf Club a distinctive choice near Beaufort. For couples who want a private, scenic Lowcountry wedding with marshland views, championship-course grounds, and total seclusion near Beaufort, Secession Golf Club is a memorable and exclusive choice.
Capacity & Layout
Secession Golf Club offers a serene, secluded setting for weddings and events, with its clubhouse and grounds framed by the surrounding marshlands and tidal rivers. Couples can exchange vows and celebrate against the backdrop of the championship course and the Lowcountry’s tidal inlets, with the club’s experienced event staff helping to shape the ceremony and reception. Because the club sits in perfect isolation on Gibbes Island, with no housing on or around the property, couples enjoy a genuinely private, exclusive setting where the natural marsh-and-river scenery takes center stage. The club’s picturesque grounds provide a memorable backdrop for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, giving the day a natural flow through beautiful Lowcountry surroundings. That combination of a secluded island location, sweeping marshland views, and an experienced event team suits couples who want a private, scenic wedding where the setting itself, rather than a large-scale space, is the star, in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Amenities
Secession Golf Club pairs its exclusive setting with genuine event support and natural beauty. The club’s experienced event staff is on hand to help plan and execute every detail, ensuring each wedding runs smoothly, and the private, members-and-guests atmosphere gives couples a sense of exclusivity that few venues can match. The championship course, designed by Bruce Devlin, and the club’s perfect isolation among the tidal inlets, with no housing in sight, give couples a serene, private setting where the surrounding marshlands and rivers provide a breathtaking, ever-changing backdrop. That natural scenery gives photographers a stunning, uncluttered range of Lowcountry backdrops that need no added decor. For the entertainment, the club’s setting and spaces give a wedding DJ a focused, scenic environment to build sound and lighting into, so the celebration stays lively and intimate against the backdrop of the Lowcountry marshes and rivers, in one of the most private and beautiful settings near Beaufort.
Location & Getting There
Secession Golf Club sits at 100 Islands Causeway on Gibbes Island near Beaufort, South Carolina, tucked into the tidal inlets of the Lowcountry. That location gives couples a genuinely private, secluded setting while staying within reach of Beaufort, so guests coming from the area have a manageable drive, and the Savannah and Hilton Head airports are within reach for anyone flying in. Historic downtown Beaufort, with its celebrated restaurants, shops, and waterfront, is nearby for out-of-town guests to enjoy around the wedding, giving them a charming home base. Yet the club’s isolation on Gibbes Island, surrounded by marshlands and rivers with no housing in sight, gives the property a serene, exclusive, get-away-from-it-all feel once you arrive. That balance of total Lowcountry seclusion with reasonable convenience to Beaufort is a big part of what draws couples to Secession Golf Club.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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