How can Charleston weddings at Kersey House feel so historic and romantic?

We hear this question often from couples planning a Charleston celebration. Our answer starts with place and continues with service. Kersey House is a restored 1912 traveler’s rest in historic downtown Summerville, just outside Charleston. Inside, original heart pine floors and fireplaces set a warm tone. Outside, wraparound verandas glow with Charleston lanterns and overhead fans. Add thoughtful culinary leadership and a team that handles the details, and the experience takes on that historic and romantic character couples want for the day.

How do the spaces create that sense of history without losing comfort?

You can host your ceremony outdoors or indoors, then move smoothly into dinner and a reception. Outdoors, the courtyard surrounds you with azaleas and hydrangeas near a gentle water feature. It seats up to 250 guests. Inside, the Magnolia Ballroom offers hardwood floors, a cathedral ceiling, a built in bar, and access to the veranda. Seated counts there reach up to 80 guests. For intimate moments and portraits, four parlor rooms hold the details that make a house feel personal, from hearths to tributes to the Kersey family. Each move through the house keeps guests close to the architecture, so the day stays grounded in place.

How do guest counts fit different wedding styles?

If you are planning a larger celebration, the courtyard and veranda give you open air options with seating up to 250 in the courtyard and up to 50 on the downstairs veranda. For ceremonies indoors, we can welcome up to 120. For receptions, seated dinners reach up to 200. Stationed receptions can serve up to 250, and drop in cocktail style functions can accommodate 350 or more. When you need a refined room scale, the Magnolia Ballroom seats up to 80. For getting ready, Joanne’s dressing room connects to Donna’s Room, which looks over the front lawn and opens to the veranda. Donald’s Room can serve as groom’s quarters or as an upstairs dining space for up to 24.

What does service look like on the wedding day?

We include professional cuisine and beverage service. That means event managers, waitstaff, bartenders, and captains are part of your day. Tables and chairs are included, along with white china dinnerware, hammered silver flatware, and standard glassware for up to 350 guests. A surround sound system is included. Our team sets the rooms, manages service, and supports your flow, so you can attend to vows, family, and the meal in front of you.

How does the culinary leadership enhance the romantic feel?

Food and beverage are provided in house by the Nico Romo Hospitality Group. Chef Nico is South Carolina’s only French Master Chef, and Executive Chef Remi Lorgoulloux leads the team on site. Couples may select up to three plated entrées, with final choices due thirty days prior. We accommodate allergies and offer kids meals. Alcohol is provided exclusively under our South Carolina license, and bar packages include soft drinks and juices, with coffee, iced tea, and lemonade available on request.

Where can you capture portraits that feel like Charleston?

The verandas with Charleston lanterns and overhead fans provide soft light and clean lines. The courtyard places azaleas, hydrangeas, and the water feature behind you for a garden look. Inside, parlor rooms with mantels and heart pine floors create classic backdrops. If you want a second scene, Azalea Park and the streets of historic downtown Summerville are nearby, so you can add a few frames that still feel connected to the area couples love.

What makes this a Charleston area choice for couples?

Many couples tell us they want a Charleston wedding, but city venues can be fully booked far in advance. Kersey House serves couples who want Charleston style with earlier dates and a setting that still feels tied to the Lowcountry. We sit just outside the city, and that proximity keeps travel simple for guests while giving you historic rooms and garden ambiance for the day.

Conclusion

We would love to walk you through the rooms and talk through guest flow, menu choices, and ceremony options. Seeing the heart pine floors, the verandas, and the courtyard in person helps you picture your own celebration. Reach out, and we will plan a visit.

Call 843 983 1813 or email info@nicoromohg.com to request our pricing guide and schedule a tour.

FAQs

Can we bring our own caterer or alcohol?
Outside catering is not permitted, except for a wedding cake from a local baker. Alcohol is provided exclusively by Kersey House under our South Carolina license.

When can we access the venue, and is a rehearsal available?
Standard setup begins at 10 a.m. on the event day. A ceremony rehearsal is available the day prior from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. only.

Do we need a planner?
Yes. Clients must hire a professional planner in a full or partial capacity. Day of coordinators are not allowed.

What are the parking options and accessibility notes?
Parking includes free street parking on a first come basis, the Summerville Parking Garage nearby, and the Bank of South Carolina lot after 5 p.m., which must be cleared by event end. The first floor is fully handicap accessible. A ramp is on the back right side, and a lift on the front left side is available for drop off.