Getaway Plus
$1,275
- DurationUp to 1 hour
- GuestsUp to 10 guests
- Photos100-150 photos
Add-Ons
- Videography$675
- RAW files$200
in Charleston, SC
Hampton Park Elopement Packages
Historic Charleston location with lush greenery, charming paths, vibrant gardens, majestic oak trees, gazebo, and fountains.
- Packages from$1,275
- GuestsUp to 20
- Longest ceremony3 hours
- License$70
Hampton Park · 3 packages
- Getaway PlusUp to 1 hour · Up to 10 guests$1,275
- Friends and FamilyUp to 2 hours · Up to 20 guests$1,675
- Friends and Family PlusUp to 3 hours · Up to 20 guests$1,975
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Friends and Family
$1,675
- DurationUp to 2 hours
- GuestsUp to 20 guests
- Photos150-200 photos
Add-Ons
- Videography$1,075
- RAW files$250
Friends and Family Plus
$1,975
- DurationUp to 3 hours
- GuestsUp to 20 guests
- Photos200-250 photos
BonusPhoto session at Rainbow Row & Waterfront Park — Charleston's most iconic and colorful streetscape with harbor views, historic architecture, and the perfect backdrop for magazine-worthy photos
Add-Ons
- Videography$1,475
- RAW files$300
Every Package Includes
- Superior communication and quick booking
- Permits and venue fees
- Vendor recommendations (restaurants, hair/makeup, florists)
- Event planning consultation with elopement expert
- Experienced officiant (legal, religious, or non-religious)
- Professional photographer with edited images
- Sharable online photo gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
- Professional print ordering access
Flexible payment options available
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Elope at Hampton Park in Charleston, SC
Historic Charleston location with lush greenery, charming paths, vibrant gardens, majestic oak trees, gazebo, and fountains. Our all-inclusive Hampton Park elopement packages start at $1,275 and include professional photography, a licensed South Carolina officiant, ceremony coordination, and full guidance through the Charleston County Probate Court process. Whether you imagine an intimate two-person ceremony or a micro wedding for up to 20 guests, every Hampton Park package is flat-priced — no setup fees and no hidden or required add-on fees. Because South Carolina has a 24 hours from application to license, most couples can book, get licensed, and elope at Hampton Park in as little as a few weeks.
- Starting price$1,275
- Packages3
- CityCharleston
- License$70
Quick Answers
Common Hampton Park elopement questions
How much does it cost to elope at Hampton Park?
Packages range from $1,275 for the Getaway Plus Package (up to 10 guests, 1 hour) to $1,975 for the Friends and Family Plus Package (up to 20 guests, 3 hours).
What makes Hampton Park special for elopements?
Hampton Park is Charleston's largest public park featuring rose gardens, live oaks, Spanish moss, and beautiful open green spaces. It's a quintessential lowcountry setting.
Do we need a permit for Hampton Park?
No. Elopements Inc. doesn't obtain a permit for Hampton Park ceremonies. Guests stand for the ceremony, since seating isn't allowed, and 20 is the most any package covers.
Planning the day in detail? Read the complete Hampton Park elopement guide or compare all 2 venues on the Charleston elopement packages page.
South Carolina Marriage License
What you need to elope at Hampton Park
Charleston County Probate Court ↗
- Cost$70
- Wait Period24 hours from application to license
- Blood TestNot required
Important
The marriage license fee is paid directly to the county at the time of application — not to Elopements Inc. Charleston County's application is 100% online — neither partner appears in person. You both submit your information and upload a photo ID through the county's portal; we cannot submit it on your behalf. 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.
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Flat-priced. All-inclusive. Most couples elope within 4–6 weeks of inquiry.
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The full Hampton Park guide
History, photo spots, capacity, permits, and what makes this venue different — everything you’d want to know before booking.
- Location
- Charleston peninsula, SC (north of downtown, ~10 min from King Street)
- Setting
- 60-acre historic urban park with live oaks, gardens, and gazebo
- Ceremony capacity
- Up to 20 guests
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor, rain or shine; you choose the spot with your officiant on the day
- Wheelchair accessible
- Paved paths throughout; main lawn fully accessible
- Marriage license
- Charleston County, SC — $70, 24-hour waiting period
History & architecture
Hampton Park sits on the site of the former Washington Race Course, one of America's most famous antebellum horse-racing venues. After the Civil War, freed slaves and Union soldiers reclaimed the grounds and held what historians now recognize as the first Memorial Day commemoration on May 1, 1865 — they re-buried Union soldiers who had died in the Confederate prison camp on the site and held a ceremony attended by 10,000 people. The grounds were redesigned as a public park in 1901 by the Olmsted Brothers firm (the same studio that designed Central Park in New York and the Biltmore Estate landscape). Today the park's gazebo, fountain, rose garden, and oak-shaded clearings make it the most-photographed open-air ceremony venue on the Charleston peninsula.
Best photo spots on the property
Gazebo
The white wooden gazebo at the park's center, with a step-up platform, six columns and oak canopy overhead.
Live oak avenue
The main entrance drive is lined with live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Used for arrival and walking-down-the-aisle approach photos.
Rose garden
Formal rose garden with stone walking paths and benches. Peak bloom is mid-April to early June. Used for portrait sessions after the ceremony — typically a 10-minute walk from the gazebo.
Reflection pond
Small water feature with a stone bridge crossing it. Photographs particularly well in late-afternoon light when the surrounding oaks reflect on the still water.
Oak-shaded lawn
Open clearing beneath 200-year-old live oaks, with the dappled light typical of Lowcountry photographs.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 guests, all standing: seating isn't allowed, and neither is amplified sound. Most Elopements Inc. Hampton Park ceremonies are 2-15 guests. No package goes above 20.
Permits & access
Elopements Inc. does not obtain a permit for Hampton Park ceremonies. The timing and the planning are part of every Hampton Park package, so couples never deal with the city's parks department.
Best season for this venue
Mid-March through early May is the peak — azaleas, dogwoods, and roses all blooming, temperatures in the 65-78°F range, low humidity. Mid-October through November is the second peak — golden oak leaves, comfortable temperatures, no afternoon storms. Summer (June-August) is hot and humid, so summer ceremonies are best booked for 8-10am or after 6pm. Winter ceremonies are possible and produce striking photos with the bare oak structure visible, but the rose garden won't be in bloom.
What makes it different
Hampton Park is Charleston's most accessible flagship ceremony venue — paved paths throughout, parking within 100 yards of the gazebo, no off-road element. It's the right choice when family elders or wheelchair users need an easy ceremony location, when you want the iconic Spanish-moss-and-oak Lowcountry aesthetic in the city rather than a 25-minute drive out to Cypress Gardens, or when you want a downtown-adjacent ceremony followed by an easy walk to dinner. The Olmsted-designed bones (rose garden, gazebo, formal paths) give the park a more curated feel than other Charleston public-park options.
Nearby for your elopement day or weekend
- The Citadel campus (10 min walk) — historic military college, often a post-ceremony portrait location
- King Street historic district (10 min drive) — Charleston's main shopping and restaurant street
- Rainbow Row (15 min) — the famous pastel row houses on East Bay Street
- Husk restaurant (12 min) — flagship modern Southern dinner reservation
- Charleston City Market (15 min) — historic market for post-ceremony exploring
- Waterfront Park (15 min) — Charleston Harbor views and the Pineapple Fountain
Hampton Park questions
Can you elope at Hampton Park in Charleston?
Yes — Hampton Park is one of two flagship Charleston elopement venues offered by Elopements Inc. (alongside Cypress Gardens). On the day, the couple and the officiant choose where in the park the ceremony takes place, with guests standing. The most-booked Charleston elopement venue for couples who want a downtown-accessible, family-friendly setup.
How much does a Hampton Park elopement cost?
Hampton Park elopements through Elopements Inc. start at $1,275 (Getaway Plus package, up to 10 guests, 1 hour). The Friends and Family package at $1,675 covers up to 20 guests and 2 hours. Both packages include the officiant, professional photography, ceremony coordination, and South Carolina marriage license guidance. The $70 marriage license fee is paid separately to the Charleston County Probate Court.
Is Hampton Park or Cypress Gardens better for our Charleston elopement?
Hampton Park is the right choice if you want an accessible, downtown-adjacent ceremony with the classic oak-and-Spanish-moss Lowcountry aesthetic — easy parking, paved paths, and a 15-minute drive to dinner on King Street. Cypress Gardens is the right choice if you want a garden ceremony at the swamp preserve made famous by 'The Notebook' and don't mind the 25-minute drive from downtown. Hampton Park is more popular with couples bringing parents and grandparents; Cypress Gardens with couples chasing a specific cinematic look.
How many guests can attend a Hampton Park elopement?
Up to 10 guests with the Getaway Plus package and up to 20 with Friends and Family or Friends and Family Plus; 20 is the most for a Hampton Park ceremony.
Can family with mobility issues attend a Hampton Park elopement?
Yes — Hampton Park is fully wheelchair accessible. Paved paths run throughout and parking is within 100 yards of the ceremony site. It's the most-accessible of our Charleston venues for older family members.
What time of day is best for a Hampton Park elopement?
Mid-morning (9-11am) or late afternoon (4-6pm) is best — soft light, cooler temperatures, less crowded. Morning ceremonies get even light filtered through the oaks; late-afternoon ceremonies get warmer, golden light through the canopy. We typically avoid 12-3pm in summer due to heat and harsh overhead light.
Reserve your Hampton Park date
Flat-priced. All-inclusive. Most couples elope within 4–6 weeks of inquiry.
Hampton Park FAQ
Hampton Park Elopement Questions
Everything you need to know about eloping at Hampton Park in Charleston, SC.
How much does it cost to elope at Hampton Park?
Packages range from $1,275 for the Getaway Plus Package (up to 10 guests, 1 hour) to $1,975 for the Friends and Family Plus Package (up to 20 guests, 3 hours).
What makes Hampton Park special for elopements?
Hampton Park is Charleston's largest public park featuring rose gardens, live oaks, Spanish moss, and beautiful open green spaces. It's a quintessential lowcountry setting.
Do we need a permit for Hampton Park?
No. Elopements Inc. doesn't obtain a permit for Hampton Park ceremonies. Guests stand for the ceremony, since seating isn't allowed, and 20 is the most any package covers.
How many guests can attend at Hampton Park?
The Getaway Plus Package accommodates up to 10 guests. The Friends and Family and Friends and Family Plus packages welcome up to 20 guests.
Can we take photos in downtown Charleston after the ceremony?
Absolutely. Hampton Park is centrally located, making it easy to add a stroll through Charleston's historic streets, Rainbow Row, or the Battery for additional photos.
Reserve your Hampton Park date
Flat-priced. All-inclusive. Most couples elope within 4–6 weeks of inquiry.
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