The Pineapple Fountain is a focal point of the Charleston Waterfront Park, which people have been enjoying since it opened in 1990 – the spring after Hurricane Hugo. Pineapple motifs are common in Charleston and represent hospitality. The Pineapple Fountain was designed by Stu Dawson, Jay Faber, Varoujan Hagopian, and Mark Dawson, all of the design firm Sasaki.
Steve Rich of Aiken, 2013 © Do Not Use Without Written ConsentThe park’s eight acres face the Charleston Harbor and Ravenel Bridge. The park also features a larger splash fountain, where children of all ages play during hot Lowcountry summers. Children also frequently splash in the Pineapple Fountain itself, where wading is not only permitted but welcomed. (Note to grown-ups: You’re allowed, too!)
Getting Married at the Pineapple Fountain
Over the years, many people have asked how they might host their wedding at the Pineapple Fountain. The fountain is owned and managed by the City of Charleston, and you will need to contact its Recreation Department for a permit prior to your event. You will also need to pay a fee. We recommend that you apply a full 120 days in advance, provided you want to secure a particular date, but permits may be obtained up to 14 business days ahead of your event.
Please note that weddings at the Pineapple Fountain – and the Waterfront Park in general – are limited to 25 attendees, including the bride and groom!
The phone number for the City of Charleston Recreation Department is 843-724-7327. You may call to see if your date is available, and you may apply for a permit at 823 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
Reflections on the Pineapple Fountain
Photographer Pamela Oliveras, who shares the photo below, describes her visit to the Pineapple Fountain during the January 2018 snowstorm: “It was the day after the rare snowfall in Charleston. My dog and I decided to go explore. It was so cool that the pineapple fountain was frozen! I was really happy to capture this shot in a different light than how it usually looks. I think it looks magical. I would have loved to have captured it also as the snow was coming down the day before but roads were closed everywhere.”
More Pictures of the Pineapple Fountain
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AMAZING images, thanks!
I would like to get married at the fountain. I know I have to contact the city of Charleston but I don’t know where to go on their website. Any tips? Thanks!
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials, we wish you the best! The link to get to the steps needed to get that venue secured are located here: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/index.aspx?nid=362, hope this helps!
I am inquiring about getting married at the Waterfront Park. Can you tell me if there is a fee? it would just be myself, my future husband and two of our kids and the officiant. No decorations…
Hi, Natalie. You will need to contact the City of Charleston. Here is the website: http://charleston-sc.gov/ Best of luck!
I so love your pictures. I’m an esthetician and would like to use your picture on my Facebook page, twitter etc. I would be happy to say it’s yours! Thank you.
Hi, Beverly. We are so glad you like the photos in the SC Picture Project! There should be a link to the photographer if you click on his or her name beneath the photo you like. If there is no link, please send us the name of the photographer whose photo you wish to use, and we will try to get that person’s email address to you (we do not own the photos; the photographers voluntarily share them with us). Please email us the photographer’s name at this address: service@sciway.net Thank you!
I’d like some information about having a wedding at Pineapple Fountain.
This is one of my favorite sites in Charleston. I have some great pictures — how could I share these?
Hi Jenny! You can submit pictures to our gallery here – https://www.scpictureproject.org/add-your-image.html. Thanks!