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Celebration

Past and present entwine here, as beautifully as the twisting

branches of our giant, moss-laden oaks. Weddings echo

with Southern grandeur — gas lamps, cobblestone streets

and pealing bells — as well as today’s most enchanting

Lowcountry pleasures. Exchange vows in a quaint,

waterside chapel. Dance and dine on a sun-splashed

veranda. And indulge in a romantic honeymoon brimming

with sunset cruises, bicycle rides and couples’ massages.

At Montage Palmetto Bluff, perfect moments like

these are just as endless as they are timeless.

Indoor Event Venues

MAY RIVER CHAPEL

Overlooking the pristine Lowcountry waters and salt

marshes, the May River Chapel features stunning views

through its arched windows. The charming, understated

design offers an intimate and romantic setting for a

truly breathtaking ceremony. Interior capacity: 120

SOMERSET CHAPEL

The grand Somerset Chapel, set along the interior

waterway of the property, provides a stately welcome

to Montage Palmetto Bluff. Beautiful arched windows

face east and west providing spectacular lighting from

sunrise to sunset as the streams of light ﬁlter through,

creating a magical setting. Interior capacity: 185

OAK BALLROOM

With its classic colonial architecture and sophisticated décor,

the Oak Ballroom is an elegant and versatile venue. The

ballroom ﬁlls with natural light as the sun beams through the

French doors and windows. The large wraparound veranda,

which surrounds the ballroom on three sides, offers stunning

views of the May River. At 1,800 square feet, the Oak

Ballroom can accommodate several seating arrangements as

well as space for dancing and entertainment. Capacity: 115

MAY RIVER GRILL

Nestled among the immaculate fairways and gorgeous

live oaks of the May River Golf Course, the May River

Grill is the ideal spot for casual dining in a relaxed

atmosphere. This venue offers views of the 18th green

and your own private ﬁre pit for roasting s’mores.

Capacity: 40 inside with existing seating | 92 seated

inside and out | 120 inside and out for a reception

WILSON BALLROOM

The Wilson Family was known for style, grace and

extravagant entertaining. Paying homage to their grand

traditions, the Wilson Ballroom was named. The vast 7,000

square feet of space may be used for one grand event,

divided into four smaller sections for a more intimate

affair or an event that ﬂows from room to room. The

foyer is ideal for cocktails or gatherings and looks directly

out onto the lush grand lawn. Capacity: 350 seated

JESSAMINE

Centrally located within the Inn and ﬂowing onto the

veranda that overlooks the Bluff’s beautiful lagoons,

Jessamine is bright, airy and versatile. Ideal for informal

seating inside and out, and perfectly situated to welcome

arriving guests and gather together for signature cocktails

from Octagon Porch. The veranda’s panoramic views

make Jessamine quite inviting for breakfasts, brunches

and exquisite wedding occasions. Capacity: 50

Outdoor Event Venues

BOATHOUSE LAWN

Situated along the banks of the May River, resting

under monumental oaks, the Boathouse Lawn can

be the perfect intimate setting for small private

weddings, or more grandiose affairs. Capacity: 300

VILLAGE GREEN

In the heart of Wilson Village, mere steps from the

Waterside Chapel, lies the Village Green. Centrally located

and overlooking the May River, this venue is home to the

historic ruins of the Wilson Mansion, which once hosted

some of the most extravagant Southern parties in the

early 1900s. With its historic inﬂuence, the Village Green

is an ideal location to put up a tent in which to hold an

amazing reception or special event. Capacity: 500

MAY RIVER LAWN

With amazing views along the May River, guests are greeted

under lush branches of ancient oak trees on the lawns of

Palmetto Bluff. This venue is an ideal location to sip a

libation and watch the tides at sunset. Add our food truck,

Big Carol or the Little Brown Wagon to make your event

along the river a truly unique experience. Capacity: 300+

WILSON LAWN & RACQUET CLUB

An expansive outdoor recreational facility boasting

eight Har-Tru tennis courts, two croquet lawns, two bocce

courts and four courtside shelters. Wilson Lawn and

Racquet Club is made for elegant open-air Welcome

Parties, Bridal Luncheons, Sunday Brunches, and Special

Events. Don’t forget to bring your A-game.

Capacity: 120 seated (all outdoors) | 250 for a reception

MORELAND LANDING

Complete with an oversized stone ﬁreplace, which serves as

the focal point for the space, Moreland Landing is situated

on the May River and offers spectacular views of the pristine

water. Just beyond the pavilion, is a ﬁre pit where fresh

Lowcountry oysters are steamed, and guests may experience

a traditional oyster roast. Anchored to the banks of the

May River, is an incredible 5-story tree house which wraps

around a centuries-old live oak tree. Capacity: 72 seated

under pavilion | up to 350 under and outside of pavilion

MORELAND VILLAGE LAWN

Just along the marshes of the May River, placed at the back

side of Cole’s, you will ﬁnd Moreland Village Lawn. A social

place for large gatherings and special events. The marsh

opens up to dramatic scenery with panoramic views. And

the lawn comes with a permanent stage for small bands,

open performances, and wedding vows. Capacity: 300

MAY RIVER GOLF LAWN

Tucked away on the back side of the May River Golf Course

clubhouse, secluded by stately live oaks, the May River

Lawn is relaxed and quaint, an excellent spot for a casual

occasion. This quiet venue offers impressive views of the

18th fairway and green. And also, your own private ﬁre pit

for exclusive access to unlimited s'mores. Capacity: 100

SUNRISE LAWN

Nestled at the back of the Inn, the Sunrise Lawn is

surrounded by ﬁnely manicured grounds, framed by the

lagoon waterways and maritime forest. With an isolated

view overlooking Bird Island and the banks of the lagoon,

this open oasis is made complete with two massive ﬁrepits

for sunset celebrations, accompanied by the comforts

of loved ones and roasted s'mores. Its ideal for both

intimate weddings and grand affairs. Capacity: 400

Intimate Events

In addition to our many wonderful indoor and outdoor

spaces, Montage Palmetto Bluff also has quaint venues that

can be customized for your smaller parties. With private

settings that are distinguished by their intimacy and unique

nature. You won’t ﬁnd these anywhere else.

WINE CELLAR

The River House has an exquisite Wine Cellar, well-stocked

with over 4,000 bottles, and offers a deﬁnitively unique setting

for a private party. Guests enjoy the ambience and privacy the

Wine Cellar affords, with dramatic lighting, a stone ﬁreplace

and original artwork by local artists. The Wine Cellar also

features a cigar display and cozy lounge area with couches.

Depending upon your event layout, a small entertainment and

dancing area may be an option. Capacity: 48

VINE

A secluded intimate venue located within the Inn, right

beside Octagon Bar and Gathering Place, yet separated from

the main dining area for privacy. Vine is a charming and

versatile space that ﬁlls with dramatic natural light and ﬂows

onto a large open deck that overlooks the Bluff’s beautiful

lagoons. It’s perfect for intimate gatherings, romantic sunset

views and exclusive wedding events. Capacity: 20

GRACE

Drift through the scenic waterways of the May River

aboard an exquisite antique yacht. Celebrate the captivating

feeling of your special day on the decks of our 24-person

vessel. It’s built to accommodate small, private weddings and

cocktail receptions. Grace promises the most breathtaking

sunset cruises, so you and your guests will be left

feeling more than overwhelmed. Capacity: 24

Ultimate Events

Montage Palmetto Bluff has reserved the best locations for the grandest of occasions.

When you absolutely require an exclusive setting with unbridled potential, choose our ultimate

settings with a ceremony on the Cottage Lawn and a tented reception on the Inn Lawn.

These are just two examples of the most exclusive wedding venues here at Palmetto Bluff,

unveiled only with a full hotel buyout. This special day is made especially for you.

COTTAGE LAWN

For the most luxurious of all events, the Cottage Lawn is the ultimate experience for your exclusive

wedding celebration. The interior lawn is an expansive and open space, surrounded by charming

colonial cottages and encased with moss-draped oaks. The riverside lawn is a separate area

ﬁlled with live oaks and gorgeous waterway views. A full buyout of the cottages is required to secure

this space. Cottage Lawn is available for the full cottage buyout of 50 cottages. Capacity: 300

INN LAWN

A clear top or sailcloth tent on the sprawling front lawn of the Inn will showcase your

wedding reception with the ultimate backdrop. Guests will dine and dance on this expansive lawn,

framed by the majestic and historically modeled Inn, evoking a sense of times past.

A dramatic and unparalleled venue for the ultimate soiree. Main Inn Lawn is

available for the full resort buyout of 200 rooms.

Cuisine

The cuisine of the Lowcountry tells a story, a tale of the bounty of

the land and rivers, the traditions of the people and their history.

Meals are a gathering point, a place where stories are shared and

traditions passed on. Our chefs share the bounty of our region

in artful and creative concepts inspiring a sense of place.

Oyster roasts at Moreland along the banks of the May River where

the oysters were harvested. Dinner parties overlooking the ruins

of the Wilson Mansion, a site for gathering and entertaining for

hundreds of years. Roasting s’mores at the ﬁre pits and sipping

libations under a clear starry sky. These are some of our traditions.

We invite you to come to the table and share your traditions

with us, making our story and history a part of your story.

Accommodations

Montage Palmetto Bluff features a total of over 200

guest accommodations which pay homage to the

region’s rich heritage. Designed in classic Colonial style,

accommodations include spacious cottages, guest rooms,

suites and residences all with luxury amenities, spacious

bathrooms including separate shower and soaking tub,

and up-to-date technology. Genuine pine ﬂoors, high

vaulted ceilings, cozy ﬁreplaces, and spacious screened

porches can be found in many of the accommodations.

The design throughout the resort is coastally inspired

with the furnishings, art and accessories reﬂecting the

subtle colors and natural surroundings of the resort.

Activities on the Water

Whether you’re looking to reel in a big catch or just enjoy a scenic ride through the Coastal Carolina marshlands,

you’ll be out on the water early and often at Palmetto Bluff. For anglers, the options are abundant – casting for

largemouth bass in the freshwater ponds, ﬂy-ﬁshing for redﬁsh in the salt marsh ﬂats, trolling for trophies in the

depths of the Atlantic. Whether you catch and release or bring home your bounty, you’ll be thrilled to

experience an array of ﬁshing at its ﬁnest.

Of course, the smooth and scenic waterways provide plenty of entertainment for those who aren’t inclined to bait

the hook. You’ve never truly experienced a Lowcountry sunrise or sunset until you’ve seen one from a kayak or

canoe, and the miles of water trails make for a paddler’s paradise. Power boaters can explore the May River and

venture on to the Intracoastal Waterway. Wilson Landing offers plenty of watercrafts for rental and private charters,

including the meticulously restored 1913 yacht Grace – a truly amazing way to experience the Carolina waters.

These are just a few of the activities that can be experienced on the waters in and around Palmetto Bluff:

Boat tours to historic Daufuskie Island or private beaches, Shrimping and Crabbing,

Full and half days on the water tubing and skiing, Scenic dolphin tours,

Salt-water ﬁshing, Fresh-water ﬁshing, Paddleboarding

Spa & Salon

Immerse yourself in our Lowcountry sanctuary at Spa Montage.

You and your guests can prepare for your grand occasion with

an array of beauty treatments and wellness offerings. Signature

experiences incorporate the elements of this rich and abundant

environment, and combine them with highly skilled and

innovative techniques, personalized for your needs.

Our mission is to support you in achieving your beauty and

wellness goals through an exceptional palette of spa therapies,

beauty treatments and wellness offerings – all inspired by our

Lowcountry environment.

Salon Montage is here to pamper you and your bridal party in

preparation for your special day. Our full-service salon has a team

of stylists that specialize in wedding day hairstyles and makeup to

complete your look after a day of relaxation in our Spa.

SHOOTING CLUB

Hunting and shooting sports have been a long-standing

tradition at Palmetto Bluff for years (if not centuries).

The Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club features 13 sporting

clays stations winding through an expansive 40-acre

forest. An elevated and covered 5-stand station, plus a

wobble deck ﬁeld make for a total of 15 shooting sites.

The course is designed to be subordinate to the landscape

while providing a fun and challenging recreational

shooting environment for the novice through advanced

shooter, regardless of age, ability, or experience.

EQUESTRIAN

Guests can also spend time at Longﬁeld Stables, a

173-acre facility that stands out among the best in

the country. The Stables include a covered arena,

an FEI regulation outdoor dressage arena, a 5-acre

turf event ﬁeld available for schooling horses and

special events, main barn and receiving barn both

featuring oversized stalls. There are 15-miles of

trails for riding and ponies for painting to introduce

even the youngest guest to our equine friends.

GOLF

For the avid golfer, a round of golf at the

May River Golf Club is a journey to nirvana.

Take in the majesty of century-old live oaks and serene

native landscapes as you linger on the scenic, 18-hole

Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. Woven throughout the

May River Forest are 7,171 yards, with several holes

on the banks of the river. Plus, enhance your

game in the world-class practice facility. Treat

yourself to the ultimate golf paradise.

WILSON LAWN & RACQUET CLUB

This expansive club facility includes eight Har-Tru

tennis courts, two bocce courts, four courtside shelters

and a well-equipped pro shop and pavilion. Healthy

populations of pine and live oak provide shade and

ambiance, while four lighted exhibition-size courts are

home to plenty of excitement, day and night. Clinics,

lessons and tournaments complete the experience, so

your whole family can look forward to the next big court

appearance when playing tennis at Palmetto Bluff.

Activities on the Land

A destination

renowned for

historic moments.

Including yours.

When your big day arrives, you will command the

attention of all of our Montage associates, leaving

you free to bask in your bridal spotlight. From artful

settings to custom menus, every detail reﬂects your

personal style. A promise is made — while surrounded by

ancient oaks cloaked in Spanish moss. A romantic

reception sets the stage for celebrating with family and

friends. Every moment is rich with love, beauty and

the memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

HIGH SEASON

(MARCH - JUNE, SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER)

Saturday Weddings:

• 5 cottages (king bedded) with a two night

minimum, at an average cost of $500 to

$800 per night

• Standard guest rooms (king bedded) to

accommodate 20% of your estimated

guest count

• Weekend food and beverage minimum of

$450 per person (plus service charge, tax,

bartender fees and site fees) for weddings with

a guest count guarantee of 120 or more persons

Friday & Sunday Weddings:

• Tailored for more smaller affairs of

50 guests or more

• No group room block required

• Food and beverage minimum starting at

$15,000 (plus service charge, tax, bartender

fees and site fees)

Monday – Thursday Weddings:

• Designed for more intimate parties of

30-45 guests

• No group room block required

• Food and beverage minimum starting at

$7,500 (plus service charge, tax, bartender

fees and site fees)

LOW SEASON

(JANUARY, FEBRUARY, JULY, AUGUST)

Saturday Weddings:

• Standard guest rooms (king bedded) to

accommodate 20% of your estimated

guest count

• Food and beverage minimum of $300 per

person (plus service charge, tax, bartender fees

and site fees) for weddings with a guest count

guarantee of 100 or more persons

Friday & Sunday Weddings:

• Tailored for more smaller affairs of

35 guests or more

• No group room block required

• Food and beverage minimum starting at

$10,500 (plus service charge, tax, bartender

fees and site fees)

Monday – Thursday Weddings:

• Designed for more intimate parties of 20 or

more guests

• No group room block required

• Food and beverage minimum starting at

$6,000 (plus service charge, tax, bartender

fees and site fees)

Intimate Details

For your Palmetto Bluff Wedding

To host a wedding at Palmetto Bluff, a reception, overnight group accommodations

and a speciﬁc food and beverage minimum are required:

Site fees range from $3,000 to $10,000 and up.

SETUP INCLUDES:

Linens: White

Setup: Banquet Tables, Banquet Chairs, Parquet

Wood Dance Floor, Buffet Stations, Bars

White Folding Chairs in the Somerset Chapel

Existing Pews in the May River Chapel

Place Settings: White Napkins, Glassware,

Silverware, China

Mercury Glass Votives

GENERAL INFORMATION:

TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES*

All food and beverage (beer, wine, non-alcoholic)

is subject to a state sales tax at 8%.

Liquor is subject to 13% sales tax.

Event space rental is subject to 6% sales tax.

Guest rooms are subject to 10% sales tax.

All banquet functions are subject to a 24% service

charge and is taxable at 6%.

*Subject to change

ADDITIONAL FEES

Bartenders Fee $150 each up to four hours

Chef / Attendant Fee $250 each up to two hours

Sommelier Fee $500 each for two hours

Private Security $35 per hour

OUTDOOR WEATHER POLICY

If the national weather service is predicted at 40%

or more a weather decision must be made with

the resort catering manager. Final weather calls

must be made at least 4-hours prior to an event

depending on setup.

EVENT DETAILS

Final menu selections must be made at least

21 days prior to the wedding to ensure proper

ordering and stafﬁng of your event with the

most up to date number of guests attending

the wedding.

The ﬁnal guarantee is due in writing 72-hours

prior to the event and within 10% of the guest

count. This is the number that all charges will be

based on.

AUDIO VISUAL

Five Star Audio Visual is available for any of your

AV needs. Should you require anything Five Star

Audio Visual will contact you to discuss your

needs and provide a current pricing list and quote.

DEPOSITS & BILLING

14 days prior to your event, 100% of the estimated

Master Account will be due, less previously

submitted deposits which will be credited toward

the overall event costs. Should your event go over

the amount pre-paid, our accounting department

will charge the credit card on ﬁle the day after your

event. You will receive a ﬁnal copy of your bill

within 2-weeks of your event.

Intimate Details

For your Palmetto Bluff Wedding

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