The Orchid List · Venues · West Ashley
Swain Boating Center
2
All-in cost submissions
125
Range: 100 to 150
160
160 seated · 200 cocktail
$19
Across submissions
+325%
Peak season vs off-peak
$1k
$1k–$5k
Up to $4.3k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Swain Boating Center typically runs about $2,600 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $1,000 to $4,250. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$2,625
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $2,625
$1k
$4.3k
Jul '26
Fri · off-peak
Oct '26
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$1,813
Median
$2,625
75th Pctl
$3,438
Mean
$2,625
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Sat | 150 | $4,250 | Quote | Peak Saturday |
| Jul 2026 | Fri | 100 | $1,000 | Quote | Off-peak Friday |
Oct 2026 · Sat$4,250
150 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday
Jul 2026 · Fri$1,000
100 guests · Quote
Off-peak Friday
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Specific policies vary by date and package. Confirm directly with the venue.
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