A Spartanburg Wedding Guide
By Katie Kirk, special to OneSpartanburg, Inc.
Whether couples want an elaborate ceremony with 250 guests, or an intimate gathering to elope, Spartanburg is the home to venues, caterers, tuxedo rentals, and bridal boutiques that will commence your “happily ever after.”
Before you say, “I do,” book your wedding venue.
VENUES
Located on Union Street, Duncan Estate has three price packages to host an intimate Southern, elegant wedding. Every package offers a wedding for 100 guests, a clear top tent, full time staff and a one-hour rehearsal. Additionally, they also have catering available. The second tier of pricing, the Magnolia, includes photography and a DJ. Whatever your wedding needs, Duncan Estate has a price that will work with you.
With enough space to accommodate 250+ guests, the recently restored Indigo Hall has two Carolina and Palmetto banquet halls and the gardens at the back of the building. The space includes a commercial state-of-the-art kitchen for catering needs and luxury bathrooms for guests.
Operating as a Bed and Breakfast with four available rooms, Clevedale Inn & Historic Gardens also serves as a wedding venue, offering an officiant, wedding coordinator, florist, decorator and entertainment.
Steps away from the Hilton Garden Inn, 1881 Event Hall offers a 19,000 square feet space from ballrooms to boardrooms. The event hall also has an acclaimed in-house restaurant, Heirloom, A Milltown Eatery. Heirloom is farm-to-table and provides customized menu options for clients.
Featuring classic architecture in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, Citizens and Southern Event Center provides accommodating spaces for weddings ranging from 150 to 200 guests. Catering is available in house through local chefs. The venue also has unique elopement and micro wedding packages for those who want a quick or small wedding.
Operating as a more natural and simplistic venue, Lakeside Venue at Pioneer is ideal for those wanting an outdoor wedding with rustic facilities. The venue contains an indoor chapel, main hall, deck, gazebo, bride and groom suites and a kitchen.
Secure your something borrowed and something new; rent your tux and buy your dress.
DRESS & SUIT OPTIONS
The Castle Prom and Bridal has served the Upstate for over 30 years, offering dresses from a variety of designers and encompassing an extensive size range—4 to 32 for bridal gowns.
Found right next store to the Castle Prom and Bridal, Thomas and Sons offers tuxedo and suit rentals for wedding and formal event needs. Thomas and Sons has a variety of options, as they inventory tuxedos from 150 stores around the country.
Owned by a mother and daughter duo, Love Me Some Lace provides luxurious shopping experience with affordable wedding dress options in downtown Spartanburg.
Prices’ Menswear has been family owned and operated for over 110 years in downtown Spartanburg. Prices’ carries tailored clothing and formal wear, ideal for wedding needs.
A celebration of a lifetime, it’s important to make sure that you and your guests are fed delicious food to fuel themselves for the post-ceremony reception celebrations.
CATERING
Pierre’s Soul Food offers authentic soul food using family recipes, while also providing one-of-a-kind culinary creations. Pierre’s caters events of any number of guests.
Cribb’s Catering began in 2008 in downtown Spartanburg. Providing meal stations. Platters and dips, hors d’oeuvres and more, Cribb’s provides a variety of dishes with exceptional quality and flavor.
Holmes Catering provides customers with the exceptional hospitality and versatile offerings and menu selections. Stand out catering options from Holmes include their towering chocolate fountains, beef wellingtons, and a Southern biscuit station.
John’s Café and Catering is an affordable option for catering, offering a macaroni and cheese bar, baked potato bar, over 20 sides and meat options. They also provide desserts including Banana Pudding and cakes.
McClellan’s at Monarch Café serves specially made food from culinary expert Chef Bill. From appetizers to wedding buffet options, McClellan’s is a great choice for dining on your special day.
