Wedding DJ at The Cedar Room in Charleston, SC

The Space

The Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory is a striking industrial-chic wedding venue in the heart of downtown Charleston, rising from the banks of the Cooper River along East Bay Street. Set within a celebrated cigar factory built circa 1881, the space pairs historic charm with a distinctive industrial aesthetic, featuring historic wood columns, reclaimed hardwood floors, and other original elements of the factory. Rustic brick walls frame floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal an abundance of natural light and quintessential Lowcountry scenes, including views of the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and the beautiful Cooper River. That combination of a historic factory setting, industrial character, and stunning river-and-bridge views makes The Cedar Room a distinctive Charleston choice. For couples who want a stylish, industrial-chic wedding with brick-and-timber character, floor-to-ceiling windows, and Cooper River and Ravenel Bridge views in downtown Charleston, The Cedar Room is a memorable and dramatic choice.

Capacity & Layout

The Cedar Room offers 8,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space and can accommodate up to 550 guests, with an additional 150 to 180 seated in the courtyard, making it well suited to large Charleston weddings. The dramatic main space, with its historic wood columns, reclaimed hardwood floors, rustic brick walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows revealing the Cooper River and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, gives couples a genuinely striking setting for the reception, while the courtyard provides an outdoor option for the ceremony or cocktail hour. Couples can exchange vows in the courtyard or the light-filled main room, gather for cocktails, and celebrate the reception amid the industrial-chic architecture with the river views as a backdrop. That flow from a courtyard ceremony to a factory-loft reception gives the day a natural progression and a genuine weather plan. That combination of an 8,000-square-foot main space for up to 550 guests, a courtyard, and stunning river-and-bridge views suits both mid-size and large weddings in a dramatic, historic Charleston setting.

Amenities

The Cedar Room pairs its dramatic setting with genuinely convenient, full-service amenities. The space features a bridal suite, a built-in bar, and a warming kitchen for convenience, so the wedding party has room to prepare and the logistics are handled on-site. The exclusive in-house caterer, Mercantile and Mash, provides elevated menus filled with seasonal, high-quality dishes crafted by the in-house executive chef and pastry team, making the dining a genuine highlight. The historic wood columns, reclaimed hardwood floors, rustic brick walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Cooper River and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge give photographers a striking, industrial-chic range of backdrops that need little added decor. For the entertainment, the enclosed 8,000-square-foot main room, with its brick-and-timber character, gives a wedding DJ excellent structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the space and the dance floor stays packed against the backdrop of the Cooper River and Charleston’s iconic bridge.

Location & Getting There

The Cedar Room sits along East Bay Street in the Cigar Factory in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on the banks of the Cooper River. That central, walkable location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay at Charleston’s abundant downtown hotels, explore the city’s celebrated restaurants, shops, and historic streets on foot, and reach everything easily, while Charleston International Airport is a short drive for anyone flying in. The downtown setting, with the Cooper River, the Ravenel Bridge, and Charleston’s famous charm, gives guests plenty to enjoy around the wedding. Yet the venue’s historic factory architecture and river views give the celebration a stylish, dramatic feel once you arrive. That combination of a striking, industrial-chic venue with a walkable downtown Charleston location and Cooper River views is a big part of what draws couples to The Cedar Room.