The Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River

This place is not meant to accommodate weddings. It’s not very elegant and they do not provide any bridal accommodations. My bridal suite was 2 dirty tables with no covers on them and random chairs scattered through out the room. It honestly looked like a closet space and I was embarrassed. We were told we could get rentals because they do not have high top bar tables but they expected us to take them with us on our wedding night. The list goes on… but I expressed my frustration and I never heard another word back from them. I take that as «we have your money and could care less about your experience. «I was left disappointed on the night of my wedding and I wish I had gone elsewhere. I hope this helps the future brides looking to book their weddings. I wouldn’t recommend.

Was here on Friday night for a rehearsal dinner (it was a large one — about 70 people). Despite living nearby, I had never been to the boathouse and was actually only peripherally aware it even existed. Very glad I now know, because I’ll be recommending it to everyone — this place is beautiful!
It was unfortunately a windy, stormy, night, so we couldn’t fully appreciate the grounds and the expansive deck. However, the interior was warm and welcoming, which perfectly complemented the weather. The staff on duty were exceptionally helpful, assisting in bringing supplies into the venue and helping us pack up when it was over.
I wouldn’t give the food 5 stars, but there are multiple catering options, making this a pretty flexible option!

We had our wedding here this past June, and it was an excellent experience. Ceremony was held outside overlooking the river, perfect weather that day. The Boathouse staff are very helpful, we found our outdoor rentals through them, secured a free park permit, and they were available to answer questions and provide tours of the venue before the event. Plus, little things like being able to drop off décor the day before the wedding, giving them a picture to put on the screen in the lobby, and using all of the extra spaces at the Boathouse are a big help. Take advantage of the beautiful wraparound balcony. As far as space goes, about 120 – 140 people is probably the ideal amount for this space using round tables. There is room for a photobooth in the lobby upstairs, and your welcome table and any other extra décor you may have. The views and big windows make the space fun and inviting. Easy parking. The Crowne Plaza hotel is right down the street (great for guests and for a post-​reception hangout).
I think it’s one of the best values in the area for a wedding venue overlooking the water! Brides– feel free to contact me with any questions! Good luck!

I completely disagree. We had our wedding there on Saturday and it was perfect. We had 175 guest and it did not seem cramped at all. The Boathouse staff ask YOU how you want the room laid out, so in the previous case the bride must not have thought out the logistics. We knew that the entry way was not big and planned accordingly. We had two bars, on each side of the interior dining room, keeping the entry and hallway clear. Where she had her bar set, we used that area for the seating chart and gift table. We had a great flow of traffic and nothing seemed jumbled. We had numerous compliments on the location from our guests.

i photographed a wedding here this past weekend, so i really got a good feel of what this place is like. i am going to break this down into pros & cons.
PROS:
— new construction (looks pretty, elevators, everything is in perfect condition)
— nice view of cooper river, you can see philly from the decks
— good wait staff
— nice natural light
— good for photos
— «easy to get to» location — literally 2 quick turns off of route 70
— nice appetizers and food that looked good (didn’t eat dinner because i was working)
CONS:
— they say the area is good for 200 people but it was horribly cramped with the approx. 160 people who were there
— tiny dance floor, with the only entrance to the room dumping directly into the dance floor (can be hard to get past the dancing people, lots of spilled drinks, etc)
— visible room dividers (looks icky)
— possibly the worst overall layout i’ve ever seen. the bar is near the staircase & elevator and it turns into a gridlock situation. not enough room for serving drinks. the buffet area is in another room which is impossible to get to because you have to pass through this area twice. also because of the compartmental-​feel, people are constantly missing things… i.e. the dad can’t hear the announcement to come dance with his daughter, the groom can’t be found because he is getting dessert, etc. people are constantly trying to get to places but cannot, at least with that large of a group. maybe if you had less than 100 attendees it would work.
— only 2 bartenders were working — most people spent half their night in line. not good.
— lacked elegance
overall, i would not host a wedding or party here… may be more suitable for a business event. hire extra bartenders and don’t fill the room even close to capacity!