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About The Union on Carter
The Union on Carter is a wedding venue serving couples across the Charleston area from Ashland. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Camayo Room, Gathered AKY. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The Union on Carter
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Ashland, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Ashland Downtown
- Ashland Inn
- Bluegrass Inn
- Quality Inn
- Best Western River Cities
- Four Seasons Motel
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Charleston
How much do wedding venues cost in Charleston?
Venue pricing in Charleston spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Charleston?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Charleston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44° | 26° | 26% | 4:50 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 29° | 28% | 5:28 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Mar | 57° | 35° | 30% | 6:58 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 44° | 28% | 7:27 PM | 8:03 PM |
| May | 76° | 53° | 30% | 7:53 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 62° | 28% | 8:12 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 28% | 8:10 PM | 8:49 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 21% | 7:44 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 57° | 19% | 6:59 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 45° | 21% | 6:12 PM | 6:48 PM |
| Nov | 57° | 36° | 21% | 4:34 PM | 5:13 PM |
| Dec | 48° | 30° | 25% | 4:25 PM | 5:07 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charleston Yeager Airport (3.1 mi from Charleston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charleston.
Getting to Charleston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CRW Yeager Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| BKW Raleigh County Memorial Airport | 48 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport | 132 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 133 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 169 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Cleveland | 218 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charleston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2020 Carter Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, USA
- Where
- Ashland · 55 miles west of central Charleston
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Charleston
- One of 210 wedding venues we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (606) 939-0287
Around Ashland
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 11 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 7 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Ironton, Flatwoods, Coal Grove, Catlettsburg
Distances are straight-line from The Union on Carter; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
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