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William Aiken House Charleston wedding photos

The William Aiken House Wedding Photos by Pasha Belman Photography. This gorgeous wedding venue is located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston.

William Aiken House historic mansion wedding venue in downtown Charleston

The William Aiken House is one of downtown Charleston’s most photographed wedding venues, and it’s a place we come back to again and again. This gallery walks through a full wedding day here, from the historic King Street facade through the courtyard ceremony and into a candlelit ballroom reception.

If you’re picturing your own wedding at the William Aiken House, these images show how the day actually moves across the property: the getting ready suites, the pergola and reflection pool, the ballrooms, and the piazzas. It’s the kind of Charleston venue that photographs beautifully in every kind of light, morning through last dance.

Bride's ruffled wedding gown hanging in a teal room with gold drapes at the William Aiken House in Charleston
Close-up of white feathered bridal heels resting on a gold damask chair cushion
Antique gold chair holding a veil by tall windows and a bouquet of roses with peach ribbon on the chair seat
Diamond engagement ring between two gold wedding bands on white lace, by a Charleston wedding photographer
White marble statue on a pedestal in front of tall windows with gold swag curtains at the William Aiken House
Mother and bridesmaid help the bride into her shoes in a coral room with a gold framed mirror
Close-up of a bride's hands holding a bouquet with ribbon wrap, next to a gold harp and bronze statue in a parlor
Mother and sister fasten the bride's gown as she smiles in a coral room at the William Aiken House
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Groom in a navy tuxedo reading a letter from the bride in a teal room with a china cabinet
Black and white photo of the groom smiling and shaking hands with groomsmen before the Charleston ceremony
Groomsmen in tuxedos posed around the seated groom under a crystal chandelier in a formal room
Groom walking toward the bride for their first look in a coral ballroom at the William Aiken House
Bride and groom holding hands at their first look beneath a gold framed painting in a coral room
Coral parlor with a gold harp and antique chair beside the bride and groom walking hand in hand across the floor
Clear tent reception with crystal chandeliers, long tables, silver chairs and floral centerpieces in Charleston
Mirror welcome sign with greenery and the bride hugging her bridesmaid on the porch, Charleston wedding photographer
Floral centerpiece of peach roses, red blooms and greenery in a gold urn on a white reception table
Gold chandeliers hanging in the clear tent next to a tall gold vase centerpiece on a reception table
Reception table with gold bud vases, red flowers and glass panel table numbers on white linens
Woman and toddler peeking out a paned window beside a close-up of white roses and an orange orchid
Semi naked three tier wedding cake topped with white roses on a gold ornate stand at the William Aiken House
Black and white photo of the bride and groom walking hand in hand along a brick garden path in Charleston
Bride climbing a curved wooden staircase in her gown, seen from behind in black and white
Bride greeting her father with open arms in a formal room as a groomsman smiles in the background
Father kissing the bride's hand in a tender black and white moment inside the William Aiken House
Bride in a fitted gown and long veil gazing out a tall window in black and white
Groom shaking hands with his groomsmen outdoors under string lights in black and white
Groomsmen in tuxedos huddled in a circle with arms around each other in a formal parlor, shown in black and white
Bride with bridesmaids in black gowns holding bouquets on a checkered porch at the William Aiken House
Smiling bride carrying a burgundy and blush bouquet as bridesmaids in black walk beside her on a brick courtyard
Bride walking down the aisle toward a white pergola as guests stand in the courtyard, Charleston wedding photographer
Father smiling as he walks the bride down the aisle with her large burgundy and white bouquet
Wide view of the garden courtyard ceremony with a white pergola, reflecting pool and ivy walls in Charleston
Guests seated on white chairs in a leafy courtyard beside historic porches during the Charleston ceremony
Guests watching the ceremony and the couple exchanging rings under a flower draped pergola with a chandelier
Officiant helping the bride and groom with their rings beneath a crystal chandelier and floral garlands
First kiss under a white pergola with hanging chandelier and floral garlands at the William Aiken House
Courtyard ceremony seen from above beside the groom laughing with groomsmen as the bride walks back up the aisle
Groom raising the bride's hand in celebration as guests cheer during the recessional in Charleston
Groom in a navy tuxedo and bride in a mermaid gown holding hands on a brick garden path
Couple kissing under a large oak tree with hanging lanterns at the William Aiken House in Charleston
Bride and groom smiling at each other in a close embrace with string lights and an oak tree behind
Long reception table with white linens, silver chairs, gold accents and tall floral arrangements in Charleston
Clear tent over a brick courtyard with chandeliers, white tables, silver chairs and patio heaters
Mother of the bride in a navy lace gown hugging the bride in the garden courtyard at dusk
Bride and groom posing with family members in front of ivy and brick walls in the Charleston garden
Bridesmaid holding a bouquet with a man in a tuxedo holding a toddler in a navy suit
Bride and groom with his mother in a green beaded dress and a groomsman in the ivy courtyard
Bride laughing with the groom and groomsmen in front of the white pergola, by a Charleston wedding photographer
Side by side portraits of the bride holding her bouquet and the groom in a navy tuxedo with white boutonniere
Groom touching the bride's face as they share a moment on a brick path under glowing trees
Close-up of the bride's rust, burgundy and white bouquet as the groom smiles beside her
Full bridal party in black tuxedos and gowns posed with the couple in front of the white pergola in Charleston
Bride and groom walking hand in hand across the lawn away from the pergola and fountain
Newlyweds strolling past the reflecting pool and pergola in the courtyard at the William Aiken House
Reception table with gold candle holders, a gold framed table number and tall floral centerpiece
Bride and groom signing their marriage license at an antique desk with flowers and a macaron display
Ornate gold mirror table number with candles and red flowers on a white reception table
Guests in tuxedos toasting at a candlelit table under crystal chandeliers in the clear reception tent
Bride in a reception dress greeting guests at their tables in black and white, Charleston wedding photographer
Bride in a short sleeve reception gown walking through the tent holding a drink, in black and white
Two smiling men in tuxedos and bow ties sitting together at a reception table in the tent
Young couple of guests smiling at a reception table with flowers and gold candle holders
Woman in black and man in a tuxedo smiling at their table with red wine under string lights
Five women in black evening dresses posing together under the chandelier at a Charleston reception
Guests in formal wear seated at a white table listening to toasts in the reception tent
Seated guests laughing and clapping during toasts at a reception table with tall floral centerpieces
Bride hugs a guest in a fur wrap during toasts as the groom holds a glass at the William Aiken House reception in Charleston
Father of the bride gives a toast under string lights while the bride and groom listen at a William Aiken House wedding
First dance on a checkered floor in the William Aiken House courtyard as guests watch, Charleston wedding photographer
Bride and groom twirl on the checkered dance floor under a tent with chandeliers at their Charleston reception
Black and white view of the first dance beneath string lights beside the Gothic windows of the William Aiken House
Black and white close view of the bride smiling at the groom during their first dance with guests and chandeliers behind
Groom dances with his mother while the bride dances with her father on the checkered floor at the William Aiken House
Packed dance floor of cheering wedding guests in tuxedos and gowns under the reception tent at night in Charleston
Bride in a mermaid gown dances with groomsmen on the courtyard dance floor at a William Aiken House wedding reception
Guests laugh and hug while a groomsman jumps with dance moves on the checkered floor at a Charleston wedding reception
Groom in a navy tuxedo holds the bride close and smiles among guests in the courtyard of the William Aiken House

Planning a wedding at the William Aiken House? For a full breakdown of the ceremony sites, reception flow, guest capacity, and booking details, read our complete William Aiken House wedding venue guide. To talk through your date and see how coverage would work for your day, visit our Charleston wedding photographers page.

Planning your own session? Meet the Myrtle Beach wedding photographers, see our engagement photography, or send an inquiry.

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