NESTLED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON UNDER THE RAVENEL BRIDGE AT 94 STUART STREET, THE WAVERLY OFFERS AN UNPARALLELED SETTING FOR YOUR SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE UPTOWN HOSPITALITY GROUP, THE WAVERLY BLENDS CLASSIC SOUTHERN CHARM WITH MODERN ELEGANCE, CREATING THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.
FEATURING TWO ON-SITE GETTING READY SUITES AND A FENCED-IN, METICULOUSLY LANDSCAPED GARDEN, THE WAVERLY IS A ONE STOP SHOP FOR YOUR ENTIRE WEDDING DAY. IT CAN SEAMLESSLY TRANSITION FOR CORPORATE AND SOCIAL EVENTS ALIKE. THE CENTERPIECE OF THE VENUE IS THE STUNNING INDOOR RECEPTION HALL, COMPLETE WITH AN EXTENDED COVERED PORCH THAT SEAMLESSLY BLENDS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FESTIVITIES.
THE WAVERLY IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPACIOUS CATERING KITCHEN TO BE USED BY YOUR CHOICE OF OUR EXCLUSIVE CATERERS. UPTOWN HOSPITALITY GROUP IS PROUD TO BE THE EXCLUSIVE BAR PROVIDER FOR THE SPACE.
FROM WEDDING CEREMONIES AND RECEPTIONS, TO CORPORATE EVENTS AND MEETINGS, THE WAVERLY IS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR ALL OF CHARLESTON’S CELEBRATIONS.
The Space & Suggested Capacities
1. The Garden
CEREMONY: 200
COCKTAIL STYLE/ STANDING ROOM
2. The Veranda COCKTAIL HOUR SPACE
3. The Reception Hall
COCKTAIL RECEPTION: 200 FULLY SEATED DINNER: 160
4. The Covered Porch
THE VERANDA
HANOVER STREET
STUART
RECEPTION HALL
THE GARDEN
Use of Grounds
(5) HOURS OF EVENT TIME PERMITTED
CONTACT EVENT TEAM IF ADDITIONAL TIME IS NEEDED. NO LATER THAN 12:00 A.M
EVENT SET UP CAN BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. & BREAKDOWN MUST CONCLUDE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF THE EVENT END TIME
USE OF KITCHEN BY APPROVED, LICENSED CATERER
IN-HOUSE A/V FOR HOUSE MUSIC
PARKING FOR UP TO 50 CARS
Included Rentals
INCLUDED WITH RENTAL FEE:
(1) 48” ROUND TABLE
(4) 6FT RECTANGULAR TABLES
(6) 8FT RECTANGULAR TABLES
(20) 60” ROUND TABLES
(200) CHAIRS
CANNOT BE USED IN UNCOVERED OUTDOOR AREAS
(6) COCKTAIL TABLES
(3) 7FT WHITE BARS
ALL GLASSWARE FOR BAR
Bar Package Details
$150/bartender for minimum of 3 hours, $30 each additional hour 1 bartender/50 guests required
All bar packages to include up to 2 bar setups, glassware and the below:
Soda: Coke • Diet Coke • Sprite • Ginger Ale • Club Soda • Tonic Water • Ginger Beer
One basic cocktail included with packages pending available ingredients in pre existing package. Additional cocktails or those with extra ingredients will be quoted as necessary.
YES! WE REQUIRE A LICENSED AND INSURED EVENT PLANNER FOR THE COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ANY EVENT AT THE WAVERLY.
When can I have a ceremony rehearsal?
A ONE HOUR REHEARSAL MAY BE CONDUCTED THE DAY BEFORE THE CONTRACTED EVENT DATE. REHEARSALS SCHEDULED ON DATES WITHOUT EVENTS MUST TAKE PLACE AND CONCLUDE BEFORE 5:00P.M. REHEARSALS SCHEDULED ON DATES WITH CONTRACTED EVENTS MUST TAKE PLACE AND CONCLUDE BEFORE 12:00P.M.
What is the deposit/payment schedule?
A NONREFUNDABLE 50% DEPOSIT AND $500 REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT ARE REQUIRED TO SECURE THE VENUE AND DATE. THE REMAINING RENTAL FEE WILL BE DUE NO LATER THAN 1 MONTH BEFORE THE STATED EVENT DATE, AND PAYMENT FOR BAR SERVICES IS DUE 14 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.
Do
you have in-house AV?
THE WAVERLY IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH SPEAKERS AND WIRELESS CONNECTIONS FOR THE PLAYING OF HOUSE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE SPACE. ALL OTHER SOUNDSYSTEMS NEEDED BY HIRED ENTERTAINMENT MUST BE BROUGHT IN EXTERNALLY.
Where can I get ready?
WE ARE PROUD TO FEATURE TWO ON-SITE SUITES PERFECT FOR GETTING READY BEFORE YOUR BIG DAY. THEY MAY BE ACCESSED BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. THE MORNING OF AN EVENT AND ARE YOURS TO USE FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE DAY.
Do you have parking on site?
YES! OUR PARKING LOT FEATURES ROUGHLY 50 PARKING SPACES FOR GUESTS OR BUSES.
Is the venue handicap accessible?
YES. A LIFT IS AVAILABLE FOR ACCESS INTO THE BUILDING FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT AND ALL BATHROOMS ARE FULLY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.
May we bring in an outside bar
service?
NO. WHILE WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH OUTSIDE CATERERS FOR FOOD SERVICE, UPTOWN HOSPITALITY IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER OF ALL BAR SERVICES.
Are there any additional fees I should know about?
YES, A 15% SERVICE FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE BEVERAGE TOTAL. THIS FEE IS NOT A GRATUITY AND ENSURES THAT ESSENTIAL BAR SERVICES ARE COVERED. THERE IS ALSO A $500 SETUP AND CLEANING FEE APPLIED TO ALL EVENTS.
