The Space
Venue 1223 is a stunning, turn-key event space nestled in the heart of Old Town Bluffton, offering couples seamless planning and exceptional service for a Lowcountry wedding. The venue pairs a beautifully designed indoor dining area with a charming outdoor courtyard, giving couples flexible indoor and outdoor options in one of the Lowcountry’s most charming historic towns. The indoor space is characterized by beautiful vaulted ceilings, low mood lighting, and luxury restrooms, while the outdoor courtyard offers an intimate setting with cafe lighting and rustic decor, perfect for a ceremony or a casual cocktail hour. Backed by the Downtown Catering Company, Venue 1223 brings genuine culinary expertise to every celebration. That combination of an Old Town Bluffton location, a stylish indoor-outdoor layout, and turn-key service makes Venue 1223 a distinctive choice. For couples who want a stylish, intimate Lowcountry wedding with a charming courtyard, elegant indoor dining, and seamless planning in historic Bluffton, Venue 1223 is a memorable and welcoming choice.
Capacity & Layout
Venue 1223 offers both indoor and outdoor facilities with a combined capacity of 125 guests, making it ideal for intimate to mid-size Lowcountry weddings. Couples can exchange vows in the charming outdoor courtyard, with its cafe lighting and rustic decor creating an intimate setting, then celebrate in the indoor dining area, characterized by beautiful vaulted ceilings, low mood lighting, and luxury restrooms. The courtyard also works beautifully for a casual cocktail hour between the ceremony and reception. That flow from a courtyard ceremony to an indoor reception gives the day a natural progression and a genuine weather plan, all within one stylish Old Town Bluffton venue. The turn-key nature of the space, paired with seamless planning and exceptional service, keeps the celebration easy and elegant. That combination of a charming courtyard, an elegant vaulted-ceiling dining room, and a right-sized 125-guest capacity suits couples who want a personal, stylish wedding in the heart of historic Bluffton, keeping everyone close and comfortable throughout the day.
Amenities
Venue 1223 pairs its stylish setting with genuine turn-key convenience and culinary expertise. The Downtown Catering Company is the parent company of Venue 1223, so couples enjoy delicious, in-house event catering with the choice between buffet, plated, or family-style meals, along with unique options for the rehearsal dinner and a wedding brunch included, taking a major piece of the planning off couples’ plates. The venue’s seamless planning and exceptional service keep the whole process easy, and its consistently high ratings reflect a proven track record. The charming outdoor courtyard, with its cafe lighting and rustic decor, and the elegant indoor dining area, with its vaulted ceilings and mood lighting, give couples flexible, characterful spaces and photographers a stylish range of backdrops. For the entertainment, the enclosed vaulted-ceiling dining room gives a wedding DJ solid structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the space and the dance floor stays lively within a stylish, intimate Old Town Bluffton setting.
Location & Getting There
Venue 1223 sits at 1223 May River Road in the heart of Old Town Bluffton, South Carolina. That central, historic location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay at nearby Bluffton and Hilton Head lodging, explore Old Town Bluffton’s charming shops, galleries, and restaurants, and reach everything easily, while the Savannah and Hilton Head airports are a short drive for anyone flying in. The historic Old Town setting, near the May River, gives guests plenty of Lowcountry charm to enjoy around the wedding. Yet the venue’s stylish courtyard and elegant dining room give the celebration an intimate, polished feel once you arrive. That combination of a stylish, turn-key venue with a charming Old Town Bluffton location near Hilton Head and Savannah is a big part of what draws couples to Venue 1223.
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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