The Space
The Rhett House Inn is a picturesque, intimate wedding venue in historic Beaufort, a nearly 200-year-old in-town plantation house known for its antebellum architecture and lush gardens. Nestled among Beaufort’s live oaks draped with Spanish moss and resurrection fern, the inn offers a genuinely romantic Lowcountry setting steeped in history and Southern charm. With its stately columned architecture, verandas, and beautiful gardens, The Rhett House Inn gives couples a storybook backdrop for a small, personal celebration. Located just a short walk from Beaufort’s historic-district shops, world-class restaurants, and the beautiful Waterfront Park, it pairs intimate elegance with a walkable downtown location. That combination of a historic antebellum inn, moss-draped oaks, and lush gardens makes The Rhett House Inn a distinctive choice for an intimate Beaufort wedding. For couples who want a romantic, intimate Lowcountry wedding with antebellum charm, garden beauty, and a walkable historic Beaufort setting, The Rhett House Inn is a memorable choice.
Capacity & Layout
The Rhett House Inn is designed for genuinely intimate weddings, with its signature package created for small celebrations of no more than 20 people, making it ideal for elopements and micro-weddings rather than large events. Couples exchange vows amid the inn’s antebellum architecture and lush, moss-draped gardens, with the ceremony taking place between noon and 2 p.m. any day of the week. The historic in-town plantation house, its verandas, and its gardens give couples beautiful, characterful settings for a small ceremony and celebration, and couples who wish to can rent out the whole inn to have the property to themselves. That intimate scale keeps the celebration personal and unhurried, surrounded by the beauty of Beaufort’s live oaks and Spanish moss. That combination of a historic antebellum setting, lush gardens, and an intentionally intimate capacity suits couples who want a small, meaningful, storybook wedding in the heart of historic Beaufort rather than a large-scale event.
Amenities
The Rhett House Inn offers a genuinely intimate, historic setting for a small wedding, with a flexible, do-it-your-way approach. Because the venue is designed for micro-weddings, couples provide their own vendors, including caterers, staff, flowers, cake, and any tents, and are required to have a wedding planner to coordinate everything, which gives couples full creative control over their intimate celebration. Couples who wish to rent out the whole inn can hold the property with a refundable deposit, giving them exclusive use of the historic house and gardens. The antebellum architecture, columned verandas, lush gardens, and moss-draped live oaks give photographers a romantic, storybook range of backdrops that need no added decor. For the entertainment, the inn’s intimate garden and veranda settings give a wedding DJ a personal, focused space to build sound and lighting into, so a small ceremony and celebration stay warm and heartfelt amid the beauty of historic Beaufort.
Location & Getting There
The Rhett House Inn sits in the historic district of Beaufort, South Carolina, a short walk from the town’s shops, restaurants, and Waterfront Park. That central, walkable location is a genuine advantage, since out-of-town guests can stay at nearby inns and hotels, walk to Beaufort’s celebrated restaurants, shops, and waterfront, 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 an intimate wedding weekend. Yet the inn’s antebellum architecture and moss-draped gardens give the celebration a romantic, storybook feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic, intimate inn with a walkable downtown Beaufort location steps from the waterfront is a big part of what draws couples to The Rhett House Inn.
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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