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About Dataw Island
Dataw Island brings venue services to weddings across Charleston, South Carolina, working from St Helena Island. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Coosaw Point Crab Shack, Coosaw Point River Club. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Dataw Island
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around St Helena Island, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Rodeway Inn St. Helena - Beaufort South
- City Loft
- Best Western Sea Island Inn
- Rhett House Inn
- Cuthbert House Inn Bed & Breakfast
- North Street Inn
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 March, April, May, June, September, October, November. The driest months are May, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 44° | 16% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 46° | 17% | 5:31 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 52° | 16% | 6:55 PM | 7:27 PM |
| Apr | 72° | 60° | 16% | 7:16 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 79° | 68° | 14% | 7:36 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 74° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 77° | 25% | 7:53 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 76° | 26% | 7:31 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 83° | 72° | 19% | 6:53 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 63° | 15% | 6:13 PM | 6:46 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 53° | 12% | 4:42 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Dec | 61° | 47° | 15% | 4:37 PM | 5:15 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 City (0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Charleston International Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| HHH Hilton Head Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 177 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 197 mi | 4 hr |
| Raleigh-Durham | 220 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Atlanta | 266 mi | 5 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
- 121 Dataw Dr, St Helena Island, SC 29920, USA
- Where
- St Helena Island · 45 miles southwest of central Charleston
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Charleston
- One of 171 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (843) 838-3838
- Website
- Visit site
From Dataw Island's website
- Capacity
- Up to 250 guests
- Experience
- 30+ years
Read from dataw.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Dataw Island before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around St Helena Island
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 11 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Beaufort, Lady's Island
Distances are straight-line from Dataw Island; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
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