Eloping in Charleston, South Carolina typically costs between $1,275 and $2,575 for an all-inclusive package — a fraction of the $30,000+ average traditional Charleston wedding. Our Charleston elopement packages bundle the venue, professional photography, a licensed South Carolina officiant, ceremony coordination, and complete marriage license guidance into a single flat price. There are no setup fees, no hidden or required add-on fees, and no minimum guest counts. Below is the full breakdown of what shapes Charleston elopement cost in 2026.
What's included in a Charleston elopement package
Every Elopements Inc. package in Charleston includes the venue and any required permits, professional photography (with edited high-resolution images), a licensed South Carolina officiant, ceremony coordination, vow assistance, and step-by-step marriage license guidance. Larger packages add videography, longer coverage hours, additional venues, and more guests.
Charleston elopement package price ranges
Our smallest Charleston package, "Getaway Plus", starts at $1,275 and covers a complete ceremony with photography in 1 hour. Our largest, "Weekend Package", reaches $2,575, runs 2 hours, and accommodates up to 20 guests with extended photography and optional videography. Guest limits vary by venue within Charleston — each venue page lists its own maximum.
Marriage license cost in South Carolina
The South Carolina marriage license itself costs $95 and is paid directly to the county clerk's office, not to Elopements Inc. 24-hour waiting period (can be waived)
Charleston elopement vs traditional wedding cost
According to The Knot, the average traditional wedding in South Carolina costs $30,000–$45,000 with 100+ guests, 12–18 months of planning, and 10–15 vendors to coordinate. An all-inclusive Charleston elopement with Elopements Inc. costs $1,275–$2,575, takes 6–12 weeks to plan, and has zero vendors for you to manage — we handle them all.
Important
The marriage license fee is paid directly to the county at the time of application — not to Elopements Inc. The application has to be completed by the couple; we cannot obtain the license on your behalf. In Tennessee, Georgia, and Arizona both partners apply in person at the county clerk's office. In Charleston County, South Carolina, the entire application is online. We walk every couple through the process step by step (where to apply, what to bring, when to go), but the application itself has to be completed by the two of you.
Charleston elopement cost — common questions
All-inclusive Charleston elopement packages cost $1,275 to $2,575 in 2026. That flat price covers the venue and permits, a licensed South Carolina officiant, a professional photographer with edited high-resolution images, ceremony coordination, and marriage license guidance. There are no hidden or required add-on fees.
No. The South Carolina marriage license costs $95 and is paid directly to the Charleston County Probate Court — never to Elopements Inc. Charleston County's application is 100% online — neither partner has to appear in person — with a 24-hour waiting period that can often be waived. Your package price covers everything we provide; the license fee is the county's.
Our lowest-priced Charleston option is the Getaway Plus package at Hampton Park — $1,275 for up to 1 hour with up to 10 guests and 100-150 photos. It still includes the venue, permits, officiant, and photographer. Weekday and winter dates have the widest availability at every Charleston venue.
No hidden or required add-on fees — the package price is the price. Optional extras are available if you want them, such as videography from $675 and RAW image files from $200, but nothing is required. The only outside cost is the $95 marriage license, paid to the clerk.
Guest limits vary by venue and package in Charleston. The smallest tier is capped at 10 guests and the largest — Weekend Package at Cypress Gardens, $2,575 — holds up to 20 guests. Larger guest counts move you up a tier rather than adding a per-person fee.
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Questions about Charleston pricing? Call or text 629-333-0037 or email elope@elopementsinc.com.