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Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$5,000 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person
These prices are available for the months of March through October. These prices are available for the months of November through February.

About

On WeddingWire since 2018

An upscale, lakefront wedding venue in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, South Wind Ranch is located just 15 miles north of Greenville. An extraordinary location to celebrate your big day, this venue is surrounded by natural beauty but is close to all the luxury amenities you would expect to find in the city. Ron Hakala, the owner of South Wind Ranch, has more than 35 years of management and special events experience, and he and his talented and professional team use their creativity and attention to detail to ensure your event is a magical experience you and your guests will never forget.

Facilities and Capacity
This stunning, spacious venue features two ceremony sites and a celebration pavilion/barn. The ceremony sites include a lovely hillside chapel that overlooks the lake and offers splendid views of the North Carolina mountains. The second option is the South Wind Ranch Island, which boasts a walkway bridge to the lake island. This island offers amazing views and backdrops for photos of your big day and can accommodate your wedding party while guests enjoy the view and the ceremony lakeside. The celebration pavilion is a climate-controlled barn on the lake with a large patio that can seat up to 300 guests. This beautiful space is surrounded by trees and provides incredible views of the lighted trees lining the lake. South Wind Ranch also features a comfortable bridal suite, complete with mirrors, parlor chairs, and plenty of outlets so you can get ready or relax before your special day.

Services Offered
South Wind Ranch can host wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Set up services are offered to keep your day running smoothly. They also provide parking and special transportation for handicapped and elderly guests. The venue has wireless internet so you can share your special day even with those who couldn't make it. For bar and catering services, South Wind Ranch works with several exclusive vendors that you can choose from for your event, each of whom is carefully vetted and meets their standard of excellence. These partners know the venue’s operation and will ensure your event is everything you dreamed it would be.

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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?

$5,000

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

$4,000

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

No

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

$5,000

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Waterfront

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
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December
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Reviews of South Wind Ranch

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4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
58 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Southwind Ranch is lauded by reviewers for its exceptional service and stunning venue, making weddings unforgettable. The staff, including Ron, Ruby, Hannah, and Ashley, are seen as helpful, caring, and dedicated, going above and beyond to ensure a smooth planning process and flawless execution on the big day. Jessica, a wedding planner at the venue, receives rave reviews for her attentiveness and seamless orchestration of details, creating a magical and stress-free experience for couples. Many guests highlight the beauty of the ranch, the welcoming atmosphere, and the personalized touch given to each event, making Southwind Ranch a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Southwind Ranch is lauded by reviewers for its exceptional service and stunning venue, making weddings unforgettable. The staff, including Ron, Ruby, Hannah, and Ashley, are seen as helpful, caring, and dedicated, going above and beyond to ensure a smooth planning process and flawless execution on the big day. Jessica, a wedding planner at the venue, receives rave reviews for her attentiveness and seamless orchestration of details, creating a magical and stress-free experience for couples. Many guests highlight the beauty of the ranch, the welcoming atmosphere, and the personalized touch given to each event, making Southwind Ranch a highly recommended choice for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 58 reviews
Google
4.6/5 90 reviews
Kristin
Kristin D. Sent on 10/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue in Greenville!

Ron, Ruby, Hannah and Ashley are an absolutely spectacular crew. We were taken care of through every step of the planning process. They made us feel like family! The day of the wedding, Hannah and Ruby had every aspect covered before I could even think of what was needed. Even the golf cart drivers were so dialed in, they would look for people who might need a ride! Both my daughter and I were able to relax and enjoy each minute of that very special day. I can't imagine being cared for any better. The venue is clean, has great flow, and plenty of room to eat, mingle and dance, even with 200 guests. I'm so thankful to have found SWR, it was the perfect venue!
Paige
Paige Sent on 10/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Southwind Ranch is the venue that does it all!

First off, Mrs Ruby&Ron, the owners of the venue do not only have the most beautiful piece of property I’ve seen in the area but also have an absolute passion for making your dream wedding come true! I was way out of my comfort zone when it came to planning this wedding! When you book the venue you also book one of the on hands wedding planners! Who immediately walk you through the property and gives you a list of preferred and highly rated vendors in different price ranges! Once you book all your vendors, and you have all your decor details, you simply hand them over to your Wedding Planner and they handle everything from there! From the timelines; small details and traditional things you may forgot about! They will reach out to vendors getting all their schedules aligned! Literally handling all the background stuff so you can focus on the small details that will make your dream wedding how you always pictured it! I cannot stress how beneficial this whole process was by simply using South wind Ranch! They offer a package where you can get a two night wedding so you hold The rehearsal dinner in an area on the property; there’s a bridal cabin on the property where you and your bridesmaids can stay the night and wake up and get ready, get married and bride and groom can stay the night in the bridal cabin night of or we had my mother in law and kids stay there after our send off! And as far as the day of the wedding…incredible!! I was blown away with how much the staff and Mrs Ruby and our wedding planner, Jessica, were out there putting everything together the way I pictured! There isn’t some random strangers you’ve never met before opening the doors before you walk down the aisle. It’s Jessica and Mrs Ruby, counting you down telling you to breathe everything‘s perfect; literally being there every step of the way! There were small minor things with no control of the venues that went wrong that I didn’t even know about until after the fact, which is how it should be! As a bride I was not bothered; questioned or stressed at any point throughout my entire wedding day or night! It was the most magical experience and weekend of my life; and a lot of the credit it due to this venue! This was a long review but I just wanted a bride to read this and know that if you want a venue that has it all and does it all I’d highly recommend again and again south wind ranch!
Angela
Angela M. Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST venue for the BEST DAY!!!

How to even begin!!! The team at Southwind Ranch went so far above and beyond to make our wedding the absolute best day of our lives! My wife and I recently got married (Oct 5th 2024) and we had the best experience! The staff is absolutely amazing and the owner, Ron, was so helpful from day one and was there for every moment!! Our wedding coordinator, Jessica, was a blessing for us! She helped with everything and getting all of the details so that we could spend the day just enjoying our day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Real Weddings

Lauren & Steven
36 photos · 11/17/2019
Allie & Corey
45 photos · 09/14/2019
Sam & Isaac
26 photos · 06/21/2019

Team

Ron Hakala
Ron Hakala
Owner
Ashley Black
Ashley Black
Director Of Weddings
Jessica Nepsha
Jessica Nepsha
Lead Planner, Design & Floral
Hannah Silvey
Hannah Silvey
Lead Planner, Design & Floral
Ruby Hakala
Ruby Hakala
Hospitality Liaison
Penny Kimbrell
Penny Kimbrell
Accounting Admin & Assistant

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