10 of the Best Under-the-Radar Greenville, SC Wedding Venues

1. MODAL: HOSTEL & VENUE

Modal: Hostel & Venue
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5 minutes from downtown Greenville | Unique | LGBTQ+ Owned & Friendly
  • Stylish & Contemporary Unique Hostel
  • Perfect venue for micro-weddings and elopements, up to 150 guests
  • Can host: Wedding Ceremony, Reception, Engagement Party, Wedding Shower, & Rehearsal Dinner
  • Can sleep up to 23 guests, Offering buyouts starting at $1200/night
  • Over 1100 sq ft of event space, both Indoor & Outdoor
Learn more about this venue at https://www.staymodal.com/wedding



2. CAMP BUCKHORN AT PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

camp buckhorn paris mountain state park wedding
Image Courtesy of Sophie Lindler Photography

30 minutes from downtown Greenville | Secluded | Private Lodge
  • Secluded & Tranquil Lodge in Paris Mountain State Park surrounded by nature
  • Up to 50 guest Dining Room and Outdoor Patio
  • Lake backdrop for an outdoor ceremony
  • Option to Reserve for the day or the entire weekend;  Weekend reservation includes 10 rustic cabins at Camp Buckhorn that sleep up to 38 people total.  
  • Venue rental includes complimentary tables, chairs, cutlery & tableware
  • Full on-site kitchen.  
Learn more about this venue at https://southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain/camp-buckhorn

 

3. ZEN

Zen: Greenville
Image Courtesy of J. Jones Photography
5 to 10 minutes from downtown Greenville | Elegant | LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Edgy & Trendy Venue in the heart of downtown Greenville
  • Up to 450 guests (depending on seating and space)
  • All Wedding Packages include Custom Layout Design, On-Site Parking, Garden Chairs, Cocktail Tables with Chairs, and a Security Guard
  • Offers 6, 8 or 12 Hour Blocks of Time across all of their event spaces
  • Ceremony spaces ranging from the Contemporary & Sophisticated Lotus Lounge to the Soothing Outdoor Bamboo Garden
Learn more about this venue at https://zengreenville.com/

 

4. EDINBURGH WEST

Edinburgh West: Outside & Inside of Conservatory
Images Courtesy of Jennifer Stuart Photography & Simply Korsun Photography

 

20 to 25 minutes from downtown Greenville | Romantic | All-inclusive
  • Dreamy & Romantic English Conservatory
  • Includes catering, flowers, décor, rentals, and coordinating
  • Up to 100 guests included in package, additional fees for more
  • Expansive lawn & beautiful palace gates to backdrop the ceremony
  • Sister venue to the Gassaway Mansion
Learn more about this venue at https://www.edinburghwest.com/

 

5. SLEEPY HOLLOW BARN

Sleepy Hollow Barn
Image Courtesy of Di Prima Photography

 

30 to 45 minutes from downtown Greenville | Rustic | Exposed Brick
  • Beautiful & Historic Carriage House and Outdoor Space
  • 44 acre farm with a granite cobble stone walkway that leads into the “Wedding Green”
  • Perfect for Intimate Weddings & Grand Soirees, up to 300 guests
  • Venue features 4000 sq ft Brick Carriage House, Lush Green Garden, Courtyard, 3 Private Bathrooms, Plantation Front Lawn, & Event Parking
Learn more about this venue at https://www.sleepyhollowbarn.com/

 

6. ARTISAN TRADERS

Artisan Traders
Image Courtesy of Cureton Photography

 

5 to 10 minutes from downtown Greenville | Picturesque | Arts District
  • Rustic & Romantic Gallery Space in Greenville’s Arts District
  • Venue features Original Exposed Brick, Original Art, Sound System & Free Parking
  • Can accommodate Up to 100 guests in this unique, historic venue
Learn more about this venue at https://artisantraders.com/

 

7. HOTEL DOMESTIQUE

Hotel Domestique
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30 to 45 minutes from downtown Greenville | Luxurious | Italianate
  • Serene & Beautiful Boutique Hotel in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Traveler’s Rest
  • Can accommodate up to 300 guests at this beautiful Old-World Style Venue
  • Venue features 13 rooms, 3 locations for a ceremony, and 4 areas for the perfect reception area
Learn more about this venue at https://hoteldomestique.com/

 

8. THE SCHOOL HOUSE VENUE

School House Venue
Image Courtesy of Kendra Martin Photography

 

20 to 25 minutes from downtown Greenvillle | Vintage | All-inclusive
  • Rustic, Vintage School House in Traveler’s Rest, Est. 1923
  • Up to 150 seats provided at both ceremony & reception, additional seating available
  • The School House Venue offers two different packages: One-Stop-Shop, All-Inclusive Package & Venue + School House Day-Of Coordinator Package
  • Venue rental includes complimentary furniture, including chairs, dinner & cocktail tables, catering tables & linens, and ivory runners
  • Additional furniture rentals available through their sister company, the borrowed branch
Learn more about this venue at https://theschoolhousevenue.com/      

 

9. THE LOST TREEHOUSE OF LAKE JOCASSEE

The Lost Treehouse of Lake Jocassee
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1 hour from downtown Greenville | Secluded | Lake Access
  • Secluded, Idyllic Treehouse along Lake Jocassee
  • Best for elopements and micro-weddings of less than 50 guests
  • Located within walking distance to the Lake Jocassee Shoreline & only one mile from Devil’s Fork State Park
  • The perfect venue for the off-grid, nature loving couple with lodging in the treehouse
Learn more about this venue at https://jocasseetreehouse.com/

 

10. SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDENS

SC Botanical Gardens
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30 to 45 minutes from downtown Greenville | Natural Beauty | Variety of Venues
  • Beautiful, Historic gardens located in Clemson, SC
  • Can accommodate between 10 guests to 400 guests, depending on venue
  • 10 Unique Indoor and Outdoor venues, including The Hosta Garden & the Fran Hanson Visitor’s Center’s Upper and Lower Lawns with the Carriage House