Happy Sunday, everyone!
If you have made your way to this blog, welcome! I am stoked over today’s blog topic because not only is it one close to my heart as a South Carolina wedding photographer, but because it is an important read for all my Southern brides. When thinking about your wedding day, the first thought you may have is the venue! Do you see yourself beachside by pampas grass or do you see yourself switching vows on a rooftop above the city skyline? Well lucky for you, one great thing about the state of South Carolina is you can have the best of both worlds from the city to the ocean side all in a couple of hours!
Today’s blog will cover the Five Best Wedding Venues in South Carolina! All wedding venues will be ranked in location, price, looks, and overall aesthetic. (Keep in mind that this ranking is one of my own and your thoughts may be different than mine!) The meaning behind this blog is not to convince your which wedding venue is better than the other but to influence you to book one of them for your own wedding. So, without further a do…
Five Best Wedding Venues in South Carolina
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is one of Charleston’s most famous plantations! This not only comes from its rich history, but its choices of spaces on the venue grounds to say I Do and dance the night away. The Carriage House offers an indoor/outdoor experience along the Ashley River with room for 150 guests. The Veranda is perfect for outdoor ceremonies and receptions for large parties up to 350, plus the Tropical Conservatory or Live Oak Pavilion for more intimate celebrations. If you are local to Charleson, South Carolina I would put this wedding venue at the top of your list!
701 Whaley is a stunning wedding venue located in Columbia, South Carolina, and is ideal for couples planning a wedding ceremony and reception of total charm and sophistication. 701 Whaley was originally built in 1903 and restored carefully to host wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 300 seated guests. 701 Whaley is a lofty indoor event space with a vast array of flexible floor plans and customizable seating configurations, perfect for dinner and dancing receptions. This is a must-see for brides planning a wedding in Columbia!
At Avenue, your wedding celebration will be like nowhere else. Their impossibly high standards are evident in their dedication to you through every step of planning and preparing for your wedding day. The 3,000 square foot Terrace is perfect for outdoor ceremonies. The Gallery features 1607 square feet of space and is ideal for small celebrations, while The Avenue has 4,500 square feet of open space to decorate to your liking. An event coordinator will go over your menu options from their award-winning caterer, Table 31, and plan every detail for you, leaving you to relax in your private bridal suite and enjoy your fabulous wedding celebration at Avenue.
The Duncan Estate is one of Spartanburg’s landmark locations known for its luxurious locale for a wedding ceremony and reception of total sophistication. The Duncan Estate is a historic property featuring accommodations for wedding parties of up to 200 seated guests within a beautiful brick patio event space of 1,800 square feet, decked out with twinkly string lights and a white tent. The Duncan Estate can be rented for up to 10 hours on wedding days, and wedding parties are provided with amenities and offerings such as a wrought iron gazebo, use of the indoor estate property, four acres of sprawling greenery outdoors, and much more.
Tucked into the sprawling countryside of Anderson, South Carolina, Greenbrier Farms is a charming wedding venue offering accommodations within its 10,000 square feet of indoor event space for up to 225 seated guests. The rustic barn is ideal for an indoor dinner and dancing reception, while the oak tree on the pasture is a great spot to say “I do” under the setting sun. Packages can be booked at this venue, combining multiple services under one umbrella for a seamless wedding planning process. This is a no-brainer for those in the Upstate!
I hope this helps all the brides looking to get married in South Carolina! Be sure to not only check these five out, but DM me for more suggestions! There are many hidden gems in this Palmetto State and I want to be sure you know of every single one!
Until next time…
xoxo-
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