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The Wilhite House is a historic wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Anderson, South Carolina. Constructed in 1858, this spacious property was lovingly refurbished in recent years to add several modern amenities while maintaining a sense of old-world elegance and charm. The venue is situated just an hour's drive from cities such as Greenville and Clemson, making it accessible to guests traveling from both near and far.

Facilities and Capacity

Positioned on an acre of verdant South Carolina land, The Wilhite House stands at an impressive 5,500 square feet. The venue can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests on their stone-paved patio area, providing the perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony or tented wedding reception. Inside, couples and their guests can marvel at the property's vaulted ceilings, sweeping staircases, and ornate furnishings. Sparkling chandeliers overhead help to illuminate the area while enhancing the romantic ambiance. Four expertly designed guest suites, including get-ready rooms, are located here. In addition, the team offers five well-appointed bathrooms complete with custom clawfoot baths and other distinctive design features, and a spacious kitchen is also located onsite for added convenience. In addition to facilitating wedding celebrations, this venue is ideal for hosting events such as rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, and intimate elopements.

Services Offered

Event director Michele O'Neil and her team at The Wilhite House offer a variety of services to ensure your wedding celebrations run as smoothly as possible. They are happy to work alongside you, sharing your creative vision and bringing your desired aesthetic to life. The coordination staff can provide a list of trusted caterers to choose from for your big day. These culinary experts are both dependable and experienced and strive to create a wedding menu that speaks to the style of your event. For added convenience, the team at the venue offers ample guest parking and wheelchair accessibility.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Furniture

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August

Reviews of 7Even Oaks 1858

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7even Oaks 1858 is a stunning venue with exceptional hosts, Michelle and Bridgette, who received high praise for their professional and attentive service, making events seamless. Reviewers were impressed by the Southern charm they exhibited. Guests at receptions and corporate events were highly satisfied with the beautiful venue and the accommodating nature of the owners, who went above and beyond, even providing last-minute accommodations and breakfast for guests, earning a strong recommendation.

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7even Oaks 1858 is a stunning venue with exceptional hosts, Michelle and Bridgette, who received high praise for their professional and attentive service, making events seamless. Reviewers were impressed by the Southern charm they exhibited. Guests at receptions and corporate events were highly satisfied with the beautiful venue and the accommodating nature of the owners, who went above and beyond, even providing last-minute accommodations and breakfast for guests, earning a strong recommendation.

Amir
Amir Sent on 06/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue Ever

We hosted our corporate event at 7even Oaks 1858 and were blown away! The venue is stunning, but the real stars were Michelle and Bridgette—incredible hosts who made everything seamless. Professional, attentive, and full of Southern charm. Our guests were impressed, and so were we. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

K
Kierra Sent on 11/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would stay here again

Felt like home the moment I walked in this beautiful home. Enjoyed my stay here the host definitely made everything easy. Communication was excellent thank you Bridgette & Michelle for having me
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Angeline Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brst friend's wedding!

My best friend had booked this venue for her reception and had also booked two other locations through Airbnb for the nights leading up tonher wedding day. Both of the Airbnb locations fell through at the last minute (the day before her wedding) and this venue made last minute accomadations for every single person she needed! Including her rehearsal dinner the very same night! They were so wonderful and even provided breakfast the morning of her big day! Highly reccomend!
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Ariel Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue!

Our reception was beautiful! We had an issue with an Airbnb and they were more than accommodating for our out of town guests for the entire weekend! The owners are extremely sweet and personable! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Georgia
Georgia Sent on 06/27/2025
1 out of 5 rating

They cancelled my wedding the night before!

I booked my wedding ~6 months in advance and paid for everything in full. The new owners agreed to do everything according to my agreement with the old owners. The two days leading up to my wedding, the new owners then requested that I pay and extra $900 ON TOP of what I had already paid (for made up cleaning fees that had ALREADY BEEN PAID, and to pay for a bartender who did not exist) and I was hesitant to do so because like I previously stated, I had paid for everything IN FULL, and THEY had agreed to take on my event according to the terms with the old owners. I politely asked them to request the money that I had sent to the old owners as payment, however, they still wanted the extra $900.
Approximately 30 minutes before I was supposed to arrive the night before the wedding to stay the night, I called the new owners to discuss the extra payment and how I did not think I should be responsible, and that they should contact the old owners for the money if they needed payment.
The new owner made me speak to her realtor and the old owners realtor (which I still have no clue what the realtors have to do with the businesses customer service and why I was forced to speak with them). I sobbed and begged and pleaded with them over the phone to help me figure out SOME solution to this problem since my wedding was THE NEXT DAY, but was told “no one is walking through the doors until I get my money”. I was also questioned whether I had a backup plan…….to which I responded WHY WOULD I HAVE A BACKUP PLAN FOR MY WEDDING?
I was in extreme distress, trying to figure out what to do for my wedding that was LESS THAN 24 HOURS AWAY, and I asked them if they would at least let me have my ceremony there since I had already PAID FOR EVERYTHING, and having the ceremony there would cost them $0. The owners realtor told me “we will have to let you know” LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE THE CEREMONY WAS SUPPOSED TO START. It was at this point that I was forced to cancel because I was left with no other option or provided any kind of solution from the owners.
Also, while on the phone, the owner could tell I was extremely distraught, and had absolutely no compassion for me or the situation and was EXTREMELY rude and completely unprofessional and stated that this was all my problem to deal with, even though the miscommunications between the new and old owners was no fault of my own. The new owners had no problem cancelling my wedding and have no human decency to hold up their end of a deal, or just be kind to another human being. They do not care to make your event happen or to work with you, they ONLY care about getting paid.
Please please please whatever you do stay away from here!
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7Even Oaks 1858 frequently asked questions

7Even Oaks 1858 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at 7Even Oaks 1858 includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by 7Even Oaks 1858 for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
7Even Oaks 1858 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
7Even Oaks 1858 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
7Even Oaks 1858 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
7Even Oaks 1858 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Furniture
7Even Oaks 1858 is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in average response time, 4.2 in flexibility, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.2 in value.
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