Effortlessly Elegant

Charleston has long been a favorite destination for couples to get married. Summerville’s newest event venue, Kersey House, is joining the party, making Southern wedding dreams come true.

The new French bistro and charming event venue is gracing historic downtown Summerville, owned by French Master Chef Nico Romo. The ideal setting for the Southern wedding of your dreams, Kersey House is a beautifully renovated traveler’s rest built in the early 1900s, complete with four grand parlor rooms with original heart pine floors, fireplaces, one-of-a-kind antique furnishings, and two large Southern verandas. The event space also features a large courtyard where azaleas and hydrangeas bloom, with custom tenting options available so guests can enjoy the garden, rain or shine.

“We have preserved this circa 1900s traveler’s rest and maintained the original home while adding a 5,000-square-foot addition, which is now home to our Magnolia Ballroom,” shared owner Nico Romo. “Outside, we have created a 3,000-square-foot courtyard, providing a beautiful oasis for any event. We designed Kersey House to honor my wife's family heritage, the Kersey family. Each room features beautiful elements that reflect the family members born and raised in Magnolia, Arkansas.”

Subtle tributes to members of the Kersey family are sprinkled throughout the venue, offering a warm, personal feel to this timeless backdrop.

Kersey House can accommodate outdoor ceremonies for more than 200 guests, indoor ceremonies for up to 70 guests, seated dinners for up to 200 guests and stationed-style receptions for up to 250 guests. The venue also welcomes drop-in style cocktail functions for up to 350 guests. Couples can choose to get married on the front lawn, the wrap-around southern verandas, in the Magnolia Ballroom under sparkling chandeliers, or in the lush courtyard. A furnished bridal suite and groom’s quarters welcome the entire wedding party to relax and make special memories here.

“The history of the property adds a quintessential Southern charm that is unique to Kersey House and the greater Charleston area,” said Ryleigh Abraham, marketing and office manager for Nico Romo Hospitality Group. “We’re honored to breathe new life into a building that has been part of Summerville’s landscape for over a hundred years.”

A personal connection to the Charleston community drives Romo and his team toward excellence, adding a fresh layer of contribution to the area’s vibrant history. “I am deeply committed to preserving this remarkable historical landmark and dedicated to restoring it to its original magnificence,” Romo said. “At the same time, I aim to celebrate my family’s heritage in the charming town of Summerville, where generations have woven their stories into the fabric of the community.”

Preserving local history, honoring family legacy and fostering special memories is what Kersey House is all about. “Working at Patrick Properties for 10 years and hosting seven weddings a week has given me immense joy in creating lasting memories and helping others celebrate their significant life milestones,” shared Romo. “My long-term vision is to continue developing one of the best wedding venues in Charleston while also establishing a lunch café. I aspire for it to be the centerpiece of little girls' dreams of getting married.”

Open every day from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for lunch and dinner service, Kersey House is also a community gathering place for life’s day-to-day moments. Whether this beautiful space serves as the storybook setting for your once-in-a-lifetime special event, or an elegant backdrop to connect around the table over a delicious meal, this community treasure is destined to be home to endless memories. Kersey House is located at 117 W. Luke Ave, Summerville Learn more by visiting

www.kerseyhousesummerville.com and follow along on social media @kerseyhouse.

Indigo Road Hospitality adds waterfront venue

Another one of Charleston’s newest showstopping venues is The View at Morrison Yard, a downtown venue aptly named for its panoramic view of the harbor from the tenth floor. Here, it is all about expansive, waterfront views that are sure to delight your guests.

It’s the latest addition to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group’s family of three unique venues which offer versatile, inviting spaces perfect for intimate dinners, weddings, corporate events and any occasion locals might find to gather together. Each space is thoughtfully designed with the perfect balance of aesthetics and practical functionality in mind, making hospitality feel at once effortless and authentic.

The View at Morrison Yard rests atop the Pinnacle Building, a new space built at the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge. Boasting a beautiful outdoor veranda attached to the space, where you and your guests can enjoy stunning day and evening views, this premier event space brings the waterfront to you. The event venue inhabits the entire top floor, where polished concrete floors and matte chandeliers provide a sleek, modern backdrop to the natural beauty that awaits outdoors.

“The View at Morrison Yard offers a more casual and modern vibe that works perfectly for rehearsal dinners, welcome parties and corporate functions,” said Lindsey Craft, director of sales for the Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Comfortably hosting up to 200 guests, with seating for up to 160, The View at Morrison Yard offers expert event coordination and convenient catering options to help bring your vision to life in this picturesque setting.

“This venue offers a completely different vibe and aesthetic than the historical beauty of the Cedar Room,” said Craft. “It is a more industrial, modern space with unsurpassed, panoramic views of the Cooper River and Arthur Ravenel Bridge with floor-to-ceiling glass walls.”

Speaking of the Cedar Room, Craft, who has been a part of the food and beverage and hospitality industry in Charleston for 25 years, was part of the opening team for The Cedar Room at Mercantile and Mash ten years ago when it opened in a historic former cigar factory on East Bay Street downtown.

“It is a pleasure to ‘come back home’ to the Cedar Room and now sell the beautiful venue I helped to open a decade ago,” she said.

The Cedar Room’s 8,000 square-foot open and airy private event venue can accommodate parties and celebrations of up to 500 guests, from intimate cocktail receptions to seated dinners for 300 guests. The space features a bridal suite, built-in bar and a courtyard with 1,500 square feet of additional event space. Onsite parking for guests is available after 5 p.m.

“I love the historical charm and character of The Cedar Room,” Craft said. “The exposed brick, beautiful wood floors and exposed beams, are all original to the building, dating back to 1881.”

Originally a cigar manufacturing plant, The Cedar Room later served as the Johnson & Wales Culinary School before finally being lovingly transformed into the artfully reimagined event space it is today.

“The Cedar Room offers a very warm and rustic vibe to our guests with the added history of the Cigar Factory, which gives historical purpose to their venue choice,” said Craft. Complete with a spacious outdoor courtyard and gorgeous, luxury lighting by Urban Electric Company throughout, this charming space is at once modern and timeless.

For an iconic venue in the heart of downtown and just steps from the famed Rainbow Row, One Broad is an event space overlooking Charleston’s historic South of Broad neighborhood and occupies the second floor of Brasserie La Banque. It boasts a menu filled with both traditional French cuisine and modern interpretations to fit your special occasion. With three distinct private spaces available at One Broad, this lovely venue offers an elegant setting for everything from intimate dinners to wedding receptions and beyond.

Originally built in 1853, the structure once housed the State Bank of South Carolina. Over the next 145 years, 1 Broad Street mainly served as a bank. Today, this venue embodies the original charm and character of the eighteenth-century building it inhabits, featuring reclaimed hardwood floors, antique chandeliers, ornamental details and floor-to-ceiling windows. Accommodating up to 85 people for a standing reception, or 60 guests for a seated meal, One Broad is the epitome of southern class.

Hospitality is at the heart of each of these venues, and Craft’s favorite aspect of her work.

“I love getting to know each of our guests personally, to help curate memorable experiences that are customized to each guest,” she said. “Turning events into lasting, special memories is what I love most about this industry.” For more information on The Cedar Room, The View at Morrison Yard and One Broad, visit www.theindigoroad.com/venues. ϒ