The Registry · Venues · West Ashley
Swain Boating Center
SWAIN BOATING CENTER
“Waterfront event facility on the Ashley River at The Citadel campus, completed in 2021. Multi-Purpose Room (160) with floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a screened porch, plus a Class of 1981 Pavilion with gas fireplace, back lawn, and boat docks.”
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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.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Swain Boating Center: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$2,625
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$1k
$4.3k
Apr '26
May '26
Jun '26
Jul '26
Aug '26
Sep '26
Oct '26
Nov '26
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 |
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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