Like many couples attempting to get married in 2020, we were met with many challenges when it came to tying the knot! We were originally planning to get married in 2020 when the space was still The Grand Reserve, and were forced to push back our celebration to 2021. We opted to get married at a small ceremony in South Carolina and have a vow renewal a year later at the Grand Reserve, now 903 Venues, as we already had our deposits down from 2020. Jill the owner did a great job taking over as our main point of contact, as our previous contact had departed the company in the midst of the pandemic. Our celebration was a little unorthodox and a bit less formal than would be an actual wedding ceremony, and I give the staff a ton of credit for giving us exactly what we wanted. My wife wanted a more boho feel to the ceremony, the event space, and specifically our Romeo+Juliet table at dinner. The ideas and decorations were spot on. Prior to the ceremony they took us to their storage room where they had more decorations than imaginable. They will definitely be able to provide you with exactly what YOU may be looking for. Communication prior to the event, the day-of, and post-event were always prompt and polite. The food and beverage exceeded our expectations! As we were sort of in the in-between period coming out of the pandemic and now, there wasn’t a set of specific menu options, so the staff took our idea and ran with it. We had passed apps consisting of caprese shooters, sweet corn & crab fritters, and gourmet mini hot brown. We elected for buffet style with a pasta bar with spinach and goat cheese ravioli, home made meatballs, beef tenderloin, ceasar salad, and various breads. The feedback from our guests was also very positive on the food quality. The bar was fully stocked with beer, wine, and various liquors and specifically several bourbons at my request! We each had a themed cocktail they prepared for us as well. A mint julep for the groom, and a tequila based concoction for the bride. They provided a stage for our band and had excellent sound equipment. Our day of coordinator did a great job blending in but also being there when we needed something from her. She did all of the communication with our various third party vendors, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our day. All in all I would absolutely recommend selecting 903 venues and their staff to anyone considering selecting this space and team for their upcoming event!

We worked closely with Melissa at The Grand Reserve. She was great and easy to work with. We loved the venue options and actually booked our ceremony in the garden area they have (due to weather we couldn't use that space but there was a back up available, win win!). We had a great time on our wedding day and are glad we went with this venue!

The Barrel House Gardens and Grand Reserve were amazing! I chose to have my entire event there, rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. They were very helpful and answered all my questions as the big day approached. They made sure things were done right. The food was amazing and the staff were wonderful! I, my family, and my guests had an amazing time!

The Grand Reserve is an absolutely beautiful venue! All of the centerpieces, table linens, lighting, and food arrangements were stunning. The bar is very well stocked with good variety of beers, wines, and liquors. The food was also very tasty; several guests made positive comments. They are a newer venue and I think are still trying to work out some of the kinks with pricing and such, but overall a great value. Would recommend to anyone who wants a close to downtown reception venue!