A Wedding at Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island

You'll make many tough choices when planning your wedding but none more important than choosing your wedding venue. Almost every other detail and choice you make -- from the food, the decor, the flowers and even the cake -- can all depend on where.  At Spencer Special Events, we just love touring our couples around to the area's finest locations and wedding venues -- giving them all the beautiful options. There's one place that we never miss and that is Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island.

We get brides from all over the country. From Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Knoxville, Denver and everywhere else and no matter where they are coming from, they all want that Lowcountry feel. That's why they choose this area for a wedding -- the breath taking beauty of the Lowcountry and all that this area has to offer.  Having a wedding at Sea Pines Resort provides destination brides with options and a taste of everything. From the sand, the marsh, the iconic lighthouse, a ballroom, Spanish-Moss draped Oaks, a beautiful Inn -- every part of the Lowcountry that we love is right there in Sea Pines Resort!

We cannot rave enough about the team themselves at Sea Pines. They're absolute dolls to work with! We felt so honored and privileged to step inside early construction on their new wedding venues a few months ago and sat down with them the other day to hear what's new and how the construction is coming along.  WOW! We are so excited to share what's new and what's in store!

There are 3 new buildings and 4 new reception venues at Sea Pines. The Beach Club/Atlantic Room is an impressive and expansive space for 100-120 guests. The second floor has incredible ocean views with sliding glass doors. It's climate controlled or can be left open to get that breezy, beachy feel! There's also the Plantation Golf Club Magnolia Room that is new. For 100 or less, it's the perfect newly designed space. With neutral decor, it can be made into the space of your dreams!

Then there's the Harbour Town Clubhouse on the legendary PGA course. The redesigned Champions ballroom and Jr. Ballroom are fantastic options for couples with larger parties. Outside the Champions Ballroom, Sea Pines is putting the finishing touches on a new roof, covered porch and gazebo.

One of the things we love sharing with our couples is that they have the option of doing an "Inn buyout" where they reserve all 60 rooms at the Inn at Harbour Town. We think this option is fabulous for larger weddings with lots of out of town guests. You are really able to "take over" the entire Inn -- you and your wedding party are the only guests there. The catering team is happy to arrange welcome cocktails, lunches, snacks and farewell brunches, too! Sea Pines is also one of the only resorts to have their own pastry chef on staff, providing couples with exceptional cake design and delicious tasting cake!

We also love that in Sea Pines, you have all the resort amenities that your guests are looking for. You can kayak within Plantation, you have restaurants nearby, there's golf and tennis. Everything is easily accessible and your guests will feel like they are truly on vacation on Hilton Head Island.

If you'd like to learn more about a wedding at Sea Pines Resort, head on over to their website to see more and be sure to tell them that the gals at Spencer Special Events sent you! Stay tuned for more photos of the new construction, coming soon!

Bluffton South Carolina wedding venues

Though many people tend to think of a destination wedding solely on Hilton Head Island, at Spencer Special Events we know that there are some truly spectacular wedding venues in the ever-so-charming Bluffton, South Carolina. For that reason, we think it’s an area that should not be overlooked when planning your wedding weekend!  We have had the honor of helping couples plan their dream wedding in truly dream-like settings in Bluffton.  Today we’ll show you just a few and why we have fallen in love with these three Bluffton wedding venues:  Colleton River Plantation, Palmetto Bluff and Belfair.

At Colleton River Plantation Club, wedding ceremonies can be held on the lawns of their signature golf courses.  The Nicklaus Clubhouse overlooks the tranquil Colleton River and the Dye Clubhouse overlooks the Port Royal Sound – both spectacular backdrops for nuptials.  You and your family will simply adore working with their top-notch staff and their delicious, world class cuisine.  From the pub, dining room, ballroom, or a grand tent on the golf course lawn, there are a variety of options to host the reception that’s right for you at Colleton River Plantation Club.

Munoz Photography

If you’re looking for luxury and style, you won’t want to skip Palmetto Bluff.  Carefully planned and developed, Palmetto Bluff is on 20,000 acres of pristine Low Country.  Its home to 32 miles of riverside, sweeping oaks draped with Spanish moss, and marshes abundant with wildlife.  Ceremonies can be held in their darling Waterside Chapel, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres underneath majestic oaks on the banks of the May River, and receptions can take place in the quaint ballroom of the Auberge Resort’s acclaimed Inn at Palmetto Bluff.   Spencer Special Events has had the opportunity to design, plan and execute multiple weddings at this truly majestic venue.  

Mark Staff Photography

Belfair Plantation offers world class service in their recently renovated clubhouse and a spectacular setting on the Colleton River.  With a southern charm, a wedding at Belfair is one gorgeous option for couples.  You'll find that true southern hospitality from the moment you and your guests arrive.  As with most private clubs in our area, Belfair also offers fabulous cottages nestled close to the clubhouse for your guest accommodations. This gorgeous gated community is also home to the Avenue of Oaks, where you will enjoy the moss-draped pictures you've always wanted.

Landon Jacob Photography

We hope you enjoy the process of choosing your wedding venue! Though it can be overwhelming, there are so many great options in the area and with our team to help you, you are sure to find the venue that was meant to be.  And like Amanda says, once you have the venue booked for your wedding, that’s when the real fun begins! 

Hilton Head Island Wedding Venues

Choosing the right venue for your Hilton Head Island wedding can be far more daunting than almost any other decision you’ll have to make during the planning process.  But we tell all of our clients once the date and venue is set, the fun truly begins! Your wedding venue sets the stage for the size of your wedding, tone for the entire weekend experience for your guests, and budget.  Not to mention, it really completes your wedding style (see our tips for choosing your wedding style here.)   So how do you navigate through all of the choices and choose a wedding venue on Hilton Head Island? We are here to help!

Luckily Amanda and her team have had the pleasure of planning events just about everywhere on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and the surrounding areas.  So today we’re going to scratch the surface of this beautiful barrier island.   Many times brides know exactly where they want to get married;  they have vacationed here since they were little girls, or folks have a second home in the area, but other times couples need a bit more guidance.  So if you are just starting out your wedding planning and need some ideas on where to have your ceremony and reception, you have come to the right place!   Of course there are hundreds of fabulous choices around this area, we’ll just show you a few of our favorites!    

When you have a good idea of the style you want, you can search for a venue that matches your vision.   If you are interested in an amazing oceanfront beach resort style wedding, we recommend you check out the newly renovated Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. Their outdoor venues such as the Oceanfront Pavilion, Oceanfront Deck, and newly renovated ballroom are ideal for both casual and elegant weddings.  Located right on the beach in the gorgeous Port Royal Plantation this has a great combination of southern/modern island feel along with superior service and dining.

Mark Staff Photography & Allison Reisz Photography

We also love and adore the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, this charming property located in the Palmetto Dunes Plantation recently completed a gorgeous renovation.  Get married on the beach and hold your reception at Shore House.   The Shore House is a versatile location – you are able to dress up the venue or keep it rustic and simple.    You decide what’s right with your budget and style. 

If you’re style is more nautical and you are looking for something a bit more iconic of Hilton Head Island, Amanda highly suggests you check out Sea Pines Resort.  They have four fantastic sites for ceremony venues, directly on the beach, under the Liberty Oak Tree, on the 18^th lawn of the Harbour Town golf links, and the gorgeous Fountain Terrace.    Host your reception in the Champions Ballroom with magnificent views of the golf course home to the RBC Heritage golf tournament for an elegant ballroom setting, or underneath a fabulous draped tent on the 18^th green.  There are many options in Sea Pines Plantation and Amanda and Spencer Special Events can recommend the one that’s perfect for you.   

Photos by Landon Jacob Photography

Perhaps no location in the Hilton Head area is more serene and peaceful than a wedding just a ferry boat ride away on Daufuskie Island’s private community of Haig Point.  With truly majestic settings under moss draped live oak trees and a picturesque light house and tower, beautiful mansions and country club settings, there are several ceremony and reception options on this  Island you will want to explore.  You definitely don’t want to miss this dreamlike venue.

Photos by Scott Hopkins Photography & Evan Laettner

Soon we’ll cover some other venues that are near and dear to our hearts just a hop over the bridge in Bluffton, South Carolina.  Many of which should not be overlooked in your wedding planning.  If you’re looking for Low Country charm and sophistication, there are several great options to host your dream wedding weekend.   Whatever it is you are thinking, Amanda is sure to have a wedding venue on Hilton Head or the surrounding areas that fits your vision and dreams!