The beautiful white church of Saint James is a landmark on James Island. The live oaks, draped with Spanish Moss, line the lush front lawn, and the white colonnade, leading to the fully equipped reception hall, complement the church, making Saint James your perfect wedding and reception location. Arrange your wedding in the church, which can seat up to 300 (350 with overflow seating), and continue with your wedding reception in the 22,000 sq.ft. Event Center — just a short walk away. The colonnade is covered, and proceeds beneath the grand live oaks — part of the Saint James Church grounds for over 200 years — linking the church to the reception hall. Your bridal party can use the Parlor, with separate restroom facilities, for last minute preparation before your ceremony, and privacy after the ceremony before the reception. A full commercial kitchen, and catering staff, stand ready to prepare delicious hors d‘oeuvres or meals for your wedding reception or banquet. Complete meal service is available; please see our Catering Services Menus. Dining can be informal/standing, or seated at tables.

Reception and Gathering Rooms Available for Your Wedding & Reception:

• Large main room, approx. 9,000 sq.ft., seats 550, convertible space for wedding receptions and banquet dining
• Main room has a stage which can accommodate a live band with plenty of room in front for a dance floor
• Welcome Center, can be used as a gathering place when converting main room from dining to dancing space
• Parlor, ideal for bridal parties to use as a waiting area between ceremony and reception
• Small chapel

Useful Features of Our Wedding & Reception Location:

• Fully equipped commercial kitchen and serving equipment
• State-of-the-art A/V equipment
• Projection System, three screens, front and back; presentations, photo slide-show or videos can be viewed from all parts of the room
• Sound system, can be used during speeches and toasts, or for music during your reception
• Sound from the main room is available throughout the facility
• Dedicated catering staff to help you put it all together
• Plenty of on-site, off-street, parking, with handicap spaces and ramp access

Contact Us today to make your wedding reception reservation.