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Gastonia Conference Center is a elegant wedding venue located in Gastonia, North Carolina. This state-of-the-art facility opened in 2011, and is managed by Culinaire, one of the nation’s premier catering companies. They pride themselves on their impeccable service and modern tones throughout their venue. Gastonia Conference Center is a one-stop shop for all of your planning needs.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 300 guests at this city venue. Their 30,000-square-foot conference center boasts a 5,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom perfect for your reception. It can also be divided into smaller ballrooms for more intimate affairs. They also feature a gorgeous gallery area with panoramic glass. This unique space is perfect for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. It can also be used for amazing photo opportunities.

Services Offered
This full-service venue features a separate room with a private bathroom that can be used as a bridal or groom’s suite. Your guests will find plenty of parking in their adjacent parking deck, or in one of the many street level lots. They offer all-inclusive packages to accommodate all of your planning needs, as well as in-house catering and an in-house bar. Additional services include:

  • Event planning
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Outside vendors
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wireless Internet
  • Liability insurance


Cuisine
Gastonia Conference Center offers full-service catering and beverage packages by Culinare. If you don't see something you like on one of their menus, their Chef will create something just for you. Your wedding package includes a one-hour cocktail reception, and then your choice of a buffet , stations or a plated meal. It also includes a champagne toast, and the option of dessert. You can bring in your cake from anywhere you'd like.

Other Services
In addition to hosting your ceremony and reception, this unique venue nestled in historic Gastonia, is also happy to host your rehearsal dinner. They will also hold your engagement party or bridal shower, as well.

Location
Gastonia Conference Center is located 30 minutes from Charlotte in Downtown Gastonia, North Carolina. They're easily accessible to I-85, and only 15 minutes from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November

Reviews of Gastonia Conference Center

M
Melanie Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond awesome

Our Bible fellowship group of approximately 225 people recently held a three day event here. Everything about our event was handled to perfection. We worked with the director of sales and catering, Ivy Honeycutt. She was extremely accommodating for our specific requests and spent time showing us around their beautiful facility and then helping us design the room setup and our meal planning. Each day of our event, the meals were delicious and way beyond our expectations! The buffet was arranged artfully with polished stainless steel chafing dishes, china plates and cloth-wrapped silverware. The wait staff was very nice and attentive, alway keeping the food filled and removing our plates promptly as each one finished. There was also plenty of good quality tea and coffee. We highly recommend this conference center and we will definitely return!
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Regina Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Experience

I want to let you know how much we all enjoyed our meetings recently held at the Gastonia Conference Center. I worked for a bank for 43 years and went to at least 43 similar conferences in many cities. I must brag on the Gastonia Conference Center, so here are the things we all loved:
*The wait staff were impeccable. They were all very friendly, welcoming and attentive! We enjoyed the care with which they executed their responsibilities.
*The food was better than any I had in 43 years of going to conferences around North Carolina. In comparison, the food served in Charlotte, Concord or Winston-Salem was OK but substandard institutional fare. It was mainly, what we affectionately called, "rubber chicken and plastic green beans." Extra thanks must go to the chef for the delicious food. The presentation and set up was some of the best I'd ever experienced. The lines moved quickly and efficiently.
*The bathrooms were extremely clean, and on that score, I am very hard to impress.
I just wanted you to know what a lovely job you all did. It was a wonderful experience all around. Thank you. Regina Clark
R
Richard Sent on 08/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

50th Wedding anniversary

Ivy at the Gaston Conference Center listened to what we wanted and enhanced our anniversary gala to the utmost.
K
Kelvin Sent on 08/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Ivy was wonderful to work with! Food was delicious and the venue was perfect for our event. Will definitely be on the top of the list for future fraternity events.
Serena
Serena Sent on 08/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren was wonderful. She responded promptly to all of our questions and concerns. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The space is very nice and had more than enough space to accommodate all of our guest.
Tameeka
Tameeka Sent on 03/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I recently got married and had my reception at the GCC. The staff was very professional, responsive and courteous. They did everything within their power to make our day the absolute best. The space was well with the money, (having access to the entire building was great for keeping the cocktail hour and reception separate), food was excellent, and we had an amazing time. I will definitely recommend the Gastonia Conference Center someone's wedding day, and/or event.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 10/21/2017
4.7 out of 5 rating
Gerry was an amazing resource when planning our wedding. The food was AMAZING and all of our guests enjoyed themselves.
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