Agapae Oaks Weddings
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About This Vendor
A beautiful, unique, and historic venue
The Greek word Agapae is best translated as unlimited, unconditional love. With our ancient live oak trees reaching up and outwards, we hope all those who visit to experience expansive connection over time and place. The family owners of Agapae Oaks have lovingly cared for and shared with the community this beautiful marshfront property since purchasing it 35 years ago. It has hosted many weddings and events, including annual camps for underprivileged children from the Carolinas. We aspire to place our hopes and dreams looking toward the future, where strength of commitment, selfless connection, and an overcoming-type of love will build lasting years of promise, mutual service, and joy. Couples are free to design their own custom wedding with the many potential ceremony and reception areas. In the shadow of our own beautifully crafted wooden cross if desired, you might choose to be married under palmettos, pecan, and live oak trees that line our expansive marsh view, beneath an ancient “angel oak” tree in front of a wildlife filled freshwater pond and footbridge, or near the graceful porch steps of the historic home. Your reception can be under the stars or under a rented tent alongside our marsh front, not far from the 1700’s house. We allow vendors of your choice for your elopement, micro-wedding, or largest possible gathering of friends and loved ones. Our 100- acre property offers complete privacy, though it is located less than 15 minutes from major stores and 20 minutes from charming Beaufort and beaches like Hunting Island State Park and Fripp Island Resort. You may celebrate all through the night. Bridal party preparation spaces are beautiful and comfortable in themselves, located in both the Main House and our Yellow Bunk House. We even offer on-site sleeping accommodations for up to 22 guests for a very reasonable flat rate for the weekend. Because we rent the property mostly for a weekend (for larger weddings), you are able to enjoy long walks in our meadows, fishing on the dock, rehearsal dinner or other spontaneous gatherings, and relaxing on the breezy front porch as a private getaway for your dearest family and friends. Located in the heart of The Low Country near Beaufort, South Carolina, Agapae Oaks shares the area’s natural beauty. The Plantation House dates back to 1790 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ancient live oaks, pecan orchards, ponds and large vistas of pristine marshlands grace the property. To learn more about our venue and its unique and beautiful offerings, visit our website.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service Offerings SettingsBarn, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Park, Tented, Trees
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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Agapae Oaks Weddings Reviews
Olivia Pinckney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2021
Agapae Oaks made all of mine and my husbands dreams come true for our special day. The scenery was like a fairy tale, we had no rain and there was a decent breeze that stayed around all day. We had enough room for all of our bridal party and our immediate family to stay comfortably for the weekend which saved us so much money! The thing we loved most is that we were treated like family from the property manager and the owner which made planning for our special day so easy and enjoyable. If you want a low country wedding with stress free vibes then I would highly recommend booking this venue!
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Wedding Date 24-07-2021
Agapae Oaks made all of mine and my husbands dreams come true for our special day. The scenery was like a fairy tale, we had no rain and there was a decent breeze that stayed around all day. We had enough room for all of our bridal party and our immediate family to stay comfortably for the weekend which saved us so much money! The thing we loved most is that we were treated like family from the property manager and the owner which made planning for our special day so easy and enjoyable. If you want a low country wedding with stress free vibes then I would highly recommend booking this venue!
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Kate C (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
An absolute dream of a venue! Everything we could have imagined and more. Amy was so wonderful throughout the entire process, and even took the time to give us a facetime tour prior to booking, as we live out of state. Troy, the groundskeeper keeps the place absolutely immaculate and was so helpful and courteous throughout our weekend. There is something very magical and special about this venue!
Reviewed on 16-11-2023
An absolute dream of a venue! Everything we could have imagined and more. Amy was so wonderful throughout the entire process, and even took the time to give us a facetime tour prior to booking, as we live out of state. Troy, the groundskeeper keeps the place absolutely immaculate and was so helpful and courteous throughout our weekend. There is something very magical and special about this venue!
Reviewed on 16-11-2023
Maya Joyce (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Agapae Oaks was the most perfect venue for our Lowcountry wedding! We wanted a venue that showcased all that Beaufort, SC has to offer and we felt like we won the lottery. The scenic backdrop of the oaks and the river flooded our instagram and facebook feed for weeks after the wedding and so many guests complimented the whole property. The fact that the whole wedding party got to stay out there together was also a huge advantage and made the day-of go so smoothly. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL venue and would recommend to anyone wanting the perfect lowcountry wedding!
Reviewed on 31-08-2023
Agapae Oaks was the most perfect venue for our Lowcountry wedding! We wanted a venue that showcased all that Beaufort, SC has to offer and we felt like we won the lottery. The scenic backdrop of the oaks and the river flooded our instagram and facebook feed for weeks after the wedding and so many guests complimented the whole property. The fact that the whole wedding party got to stay out there together was also a huge advantage and made the day-of go so smoothly. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL venue and would recommend to anyone wanting the perfect lowcountry wedding!
Reviewed on 31-08-2023
Molly Cook (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-02-2023
We had our wedding at Agapae Oaks in February 2023, and only have wonderful things to say about the property. Despite not choosing to sleep in the houses on property, we were able to have access from Thursday to Sunday, which allowed us to utilize the beautiful lawn for multiple events. The sunsets over the marsh are expansive and incredible. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the space was. Troy, the property manager, was always helpful and responsive. As long as couples know that you have to bring most of the vendors in (including lighting, tent, bathrooms, rentals etc), it was the perfect spot to have a beautiful wedding and big party!
Reviewed on 20-04-2023
Wedding Date 18-02-2023
We had our wedding at Agapae Oaks in February 2023, and only have wonderful things to say about the property. Despite not choosing to sleep in the houses on property, we were able to have access from Thursday to Sunday, which allowed us to utilize the beautiful lawn for multiple events. The sunsets over the marsh are expansive and incredible. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the space was. Troy, the property manager, was always helpful and responsive. As long as couples know that you have to bring most of the vendors in (including lighting, tent, bathrooms, rentals etc), it was the perfect spot to have a beautiful wedding and big party!
Reviewed on 20-04-2023
Eden Ellis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
Hosting our wedding at Agapae Oaks was one of the best decisions that we made. I am a wedding planner in Charleston, SC - so finding a venue that felt special to me was super important. I didn't want to get married somewhere that I worked most weekends, but still wanted to quintessential charm of the Lowcountry. When we found Agapae Oaks - we knew it was perfect for us! We loved the location in Beaufort, the views, the wide open spaces for tenting, and the fact that we were able to start set up a few days early. Amy and Troy made the experience so wonderful. They answered many questions and were always kind and gracious in their responses. Our guests were equally as impressed with the property as we were - and we received so many compliments throughout the wedding weekend regarding Beaufort and the Agapae Oaks property!I am selfishly glad I came across this space before I worked a wedding there - but I hope to bring many clients to this special place in the near future!! Wishing we could do it all over again!!!
Reviewed on 28-02-2023
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
Hosting our wedding at Agapae Oaks was one of the best decisions that we made. I am a wedding planner in Charleston, SC - so finding a venue that felt special to me was super important. I didn't want to get married somewhere that I worked most weekends, but still wanted to quintessential charm of the Lowcountry. When we found Agapae Oaks - we knew it was perfect for us! We loved the location in Beaufort, the views, the wide open spaces for tenting, and the fact that we were able to start set up a few days early. Amy and Troy made the experience so wonderful. They answered many questions and were always kind and gracious in their responses. Our guests were equally as impressed with the property as we were - and we received so many compliments throughout the wedding weekend regarding Beaufort and the Agapae Oaks property!I am selfishly glad I came across this space before I worked a wedding there - but I hope to bring many clients to this special place in the near future!! Wishing we could do it all over again!!!
Reviewed on 28-02-2023
Hannah Heathcott (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
I wish I could give Agapae Oaks and its staff 100 stars. First, the venue is absolutely gorgeous! And so affordable, especially for the ENTIRE weekend! We spent all day Friday unpacking/organizing/setting things up, and it made Saturday such a breeze and allowed us to relax and truly be able to enjoy the day. We were also able to have our rehearsal dinner on the property at no additional cost! Second, Amy (the owner) and Troy (the property manager) literally went above and beyond to meet every request and make every accommodation. Troy was on site the entire weekend and checked in multiple times to see if we needed anything/if everything was to our liking. He has been there many years and has a lot of knowledge about the venue, and he gave us a ton of insight on how things should be set up to ensure everything ran as smoothly as possible. Amy & Troy were truly the kindest and easiest people to work with!! Third, I highly recommend renting both houses on the property. We arrived on Thursday and did not leave until Sunday! The houses had plenty of room to accommodate our entire bridal party, plus extras, which kept them from having to book hotel rooms and travel back and forth. It also relieved a lot of stress by having everyone already there the morning of the wedding and it gave us two separate locations for us to all get ready. Overall, this venue and its staff exceeded every expectation I had and allowed me to have the Lowcountry wedding of my dreams. I can not recommend them enough!!!
Reviewed on 22-02-2023
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
I wish I could give Agapae Oaks and its staff 100 stars. First, the venue is absolutely gorgeous! And so affordable, especially for the ENTIRE weekend! We spent all day Friday unpacking/organizing/setting things up, and it made Saturday such a breeze and allowed us to relax and truly be able to enjoy the day. We were also able to have our rehearsal dinner on the property at no additional cost! Second, Amy (the owner) and Troy (the property manager) literally went above and beyond to meet every request and make every accommodation. Troy was on site the entire weekend and checked in multiple times to see if we needed anything/if everything was to our liking. He has been there many years and has a lot of knowledge about the venue, and he gave us a ton of insight on how things should be set up to ensure everything ran as smoothly as possible. Amy & Troy were truly the kindest and easiest people to work with!! Third, I highly recommend renting both houses on the property. We arrived on Thursday and did not leave until Sunday! The houses had plenty of room to accommodate our entire bridal party, plus extras, which kept them from having to book hotel rooms and travel back and forth. It also relieved a lot of stress by having everyone already there the morning of the wedding and it gave us two separate locations for us to all get ready. Overall, this venue and its staff exceeded every expectation I had and allowed me to have the Lowcountry wedding of my dreams. I can not recommend them enough!!!
Reviewed on 22-02-2023
Hannah Shelton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
Absolutely beautiful venue! Super responsive and Troy was fantastic doing everything he could to help us on our wedding day!
Reviewed on 14-11-2022
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
Absolutely beautiful venue! Super responsive and Troy was fantastic doing everything he could to help us on our wedding day!
Reviewed on 14-11-2022
Aro Terrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
AMAZING! Such a gorgeous venue. Amy and Troy are amazing to work with. They give you free range on teh property and are so easy to work with. They're both so kind and responsive. We're from Texas so planning a wedding long distance is tough but using this venue made it a breeze. I HIGHLY recommend you use this as your venue. Plus my pictures turned out gorgeous and all the guests commented on how gorgeous it was.
Reviewed on 27-06-2022
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
AMAZING! Such a gorgeous venue. Amy and Troy are amazing to work with. They give you free range on teh property and are so easy to work with. They're both so kind and responsive. We're from Texas so planning a wedding long distance is tough but using this venue made it a breeze. I HIGHLY recommend you use this as your venue. Plus my pictures turned out gorgeous and all the guests commented on how gorgeous it was.
Reviewed on 27-06-2022
Charlotte Yates (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-04-2022
Amy was absolutely wonderful to communicate with and made everything a breeze. The grounds were just beautiful and the house was clean and well maintained! This venue made our big day just amazing!
Reviewed on 25-06-2022
Wedding Date 16-04-2022
Amy was absolutely wonderful to communicate with and made everything a breeze. The grounds were just beautiful and the house was clean and well maintained! This venue made our big day just amazing!
Reviewed on 25-06-2022
Camryn Bitterman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
My husband and I absolutely loved this venue for our wedding. It was beautiful- the house, the grounds, everything! Amy Poggi gave us a tour on the spot when we first came out to view the grounds. Troy was our main point of contact as Amy currently lives out of state; he was super helpful and friendly! Although Amy is out of state, any questions I had I emailed to her and she was very quick with her responses!It was easy to work with both of them and we could not have been happier with the place. P.S. if you’re planning on a Spring wedding, I highly recommend booking this venue in late April/early May because the fields had just bloomed with beautiful wildflowers. Between that and the water, it was quite the view!
Reviewed on 20-06-2022
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
My husband and I absolutely loved this venue for our wedding. It was beautiful- the house, the grounds, everything! Amy Poggi gave us a tour on the spot when we first came out to view the grounds. Troy was our main point of contact as Amy currently lives out of state; he was super helpful and friendly! Although Amy is out of state, any questions I had I emailed to her and she was very quick with her responses!It was easy to work with both of them and we could not have been happier with the place. P.S. if you’re planning on a Spring wedding, I highly recommend booking this venue in late April/early May because the fields had just bloomed with beautiful wildflowers. Between that and the water, it was quite the view!
Reviewed on 20-06-2022
Brittany Gasque (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2022
This place is absolutely gorgeous! The grounds are very large so you have many options on where to hold the ceremony and other events. Considering how many days you are granted access to the grounds, the prices are beyond reasonable and we loved how there are multiple houses to rent on site for out of town guests.This place contributed to a perfect wedding and a wonderful time for all of us. We highly recommend!
Reviewed on 20-06-2022
Wedding Date 09-04-2022
This place is absolutely gorgeous! The grounds are very large so you have many options on where to hold the ceremony and other events. Considering how many days you are granted access to the grounds, the prices are beyond reasonable and we loved how there are multiple houses to rent on site for out of town guests.This place contributed to a perfect wedding and a wonderful time for all of us. We highly recommend!
Reviewed on 20-06-2022
Renee Myers (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
The most beautiful setting the Low Country has to offer! My daughters dream wedding was easily realized thanks to Agapae Oaks and their staff. I can’t say enough, from the property being available to us and our guests for an extended period of time and the availability of the accommodations for our wedding party so sleep, stay and relax to the helpful advise on many things from the caretaker Troy. Just perfect!
Reviewed on 28-10-2021
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
The most beautiful setting the Low Country has to offer! My daughters dream wedding was easily realized thanks to Agapae Oaks and their staff. I can’t say enough, from the property being available to us and our guests for an extended period of time and the availability of the accommodations for our wedding party so sleep, stay and relax to the helpful advise on many things from the caretaker Troy. Just perfect!
Reviewed on 28-10-2021
Martha Kester (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2021
We started planning our wedding back in January before the vaccine so we were looking for an outdoor venue in Beaufort. We found Agape and I’m so glad we did. Amy- the manager is easy to work with. She is timely, professional and understanding. The venue is beautiful and really represents Beaufort with the old home and water. The price is very reasonable as well.
Reviewed on 08-08-2021
Wedding Date 11-06-2021
We started planning our wedding back in January before the vaccine so we were looking for an outdoor venue in Beaufort. We found Agape and I’m so glad we did. Amy- the manager is easy to work with. She is timely, professional and understanding. The venue is beautiful and really represents Beaufort with the old home and water. The price is very reasonable as well.
Reviewed on 08-08-2021
Amy Graham (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
This property was perfect for my daughter's wedding! The owner and property manager were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue. Upon arriving we heard lots of Ooos and Ahhs. The property is perfect for preparing for the wedding, also. The cottage was perfect for the groomsmen to stay overnight and the main house was ideal for the girls getting ready, and the planner to stage and organize for the event. So much history and so many options for ceremony and reception. It was certainly the most quintessential place for a Lowcountry wedding.
Reviewed on 19-07-2021
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
This property was perfect for my daughter's wedding! The owner and property manager were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue. Upon arriving we heard lots of Ooos and Ahhs. The property is perfect for preparing for the wedding, also. The cottage was perfect for the groomsmen to stay overnight and the main house was ideal for the girls getting ready, and the planner to stage and organize for the event. So much history and so many options for ceremony and reception. It was certainly the most quintessential place for a Lowcountry wedding.
Reviewed on 19-07-2021
Katy Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-10-2020
If you're looking for a quintessential Lowcountry venue, this is your spot. Gorgeous property, charming historical home & breath taking marsh views! Our contacts for the property were lovely to work with and very accommodating to any feedback on updates that may have been necessary in terms of lawn-care etc. before the event. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 12-01-2021
Wedding Date 31-10-2020
If you're looking for a quintessential Lowcountry venue, this is your spot. Gorgeous property, charming historical home & breath taking marsh views! Our contacts for the property were lovely to work with and very accommodating to any feedback on updates that may have been necessary in terms of lawn-care etc. before the event. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 12-01-2021
Anna Sanders (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-11-2020
Agapae Oaks was a dream come true for our wedding. We were looking to have our ceremony + reception both outdoors, with the both being near the water! After some online research, I found this beautiful place! Troy, their onsite manager, he was great with giving us a tour of the venue and just sold it more for us! We were so thankful for everything at Agapae Oaks- from the initial look we knew it was perfect! I would recommend this venue to all who are interesting in being married by the water without the huge price tag!
Reviewed on 02-12-2020
Wedding Date 21-11-2020
Agapae Oaks was a dream come true for our wedding. We were looking to have our ceremony + reception both outdoors, with the both being near the water! After some online research, I found this beautiful place! Troy, their onsite manager, he was great with giving us a tour of the venue and just sold it more for us! We were so thankful for everything at Agapae Oaks- from the initial look we knew it was perfect! I would recommend this venue to all who are interesting in being married by the water without the huge price tag!
Reviewed on 02-12-2020
Jordan Weber (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2020
We had such an amazing opportunity to be able to share our special day at Fripp Plantation. A stunning backdrop to the most special day of our lives. All of our guests raved about its beauty and it being the epitome of Lowcountry excellence. They were so kind and accommodating to our every question or need.
Reviewed on 18-02-2020
Wedding Date 18-01-2020
We had such an amazing opportunity to be able to share our special day at Fripp Plantation. A stunning backdrop to the most special day of our lives. All of our guests raved about its beauty and it being the epitome of Lowcountry excellence. They were so kind and accommodating to our every question or need.
Reviewed on 18-02-2020
Gracyn M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
Simply gorgeous. Using the house to get ready with the girls in the morning and not having to leave the property for any part of the day made everything so easy. There are many beautiful options for where to do the ceremony, it was hard to choose! I wish I could relive the experience! Thank you Fripp Plantation!One thing - I strongly encourage doing a “Bug Bomb” where your reception will be. The bugs can be killer anywhere outside in the LowCountry.
Reviewed on 24-06-2019
18 Reviews, with a Rating of 5 out of 5.0Wedding Date 14-10-2017
Simply gorgeous. Using the house to get ready with the girls in the morning and not having to leave the property for any part of the day made everything so easy. There are many beautiful options for where to do the ceremony, it was hard to choose! I wish I could relive the experience! Thank you Fripp Plantation!One thing - I strongly encourage doing a “Bug Bomb” where your reception will be. The bugs can be killer anywhere outside in the LowCountry.
Reviewed on 24-06-2019
Contact Info for Agapae Oaks Weddings
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/agapaeoaksweddings | |
| X (Twitter) | Agapae Oaks Weddings |
| agapaeoaksweddings | |
| agapaeoaksweddings | |
| Website | www.agapaeoaksweddings.com |
| Phone | (410) 967-6471 |
| Address | 1109 Seaside Rd, Saint Helena Island, SC, 29920 |
| amp6fripp@hotmail.com |
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