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The Rutherford is a unique 1950’s building that includes two floors with original exposed brick, wood beam ceilings, and hardwood floors. The venue is comprised of three unique spaces for hosting an enjoyable and memorable event.

The Brick Room – An upper level, indoor space measuring nearly 2,800 square feet with lofty 13 foot ceilings, native exposed brick walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and restored heart pine floors.

The Warehouse – A lower level, indoor space measuring more than 2,200 square feet and featuring a statement artificial greenery wall and glass overhead doors opening to the outdoors which includes the Veranda, a 1,150 square foot covered patio, and The Courtyard measuring approximately 4,000 square foot.

The Courtyard – The 1,150 square foot covered Veranda spills out into an expansive outdoor entertainment space of approximately 4,000 square feet enclosed with a privacy fence and bordered by a high bamboo forest.

The Rutherford also includes on-site catering kitchens on each level of the venue, a luxury guest suite with a private washroom, a reception area, and washrooms on each level. Ample on-site parking is available and arrangements can be made if additional parking is necessary.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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

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?

$5,000

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

Bridal Suite
Parking
Set Up

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Loft

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?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August

Reviews of The Rutherford

Ellen
Ellen Sent on 02/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream team!

The team at Rutherford is very organized and communicative! This was the dream team that made our night perfect! Wallace and Jerrean have been so easy to work whether you have concerns, questions, or any last-minute changes. The venue itself was beautiful, clean, and their parking makes it super easy for all guests!
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Camren Sent on 11/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, and Amazing Team!

We love The Rutherford! Yasha and Wallace were fantastic to work with throughout our entire wedding planning process. The venue is gorgeous and makes for stunning photos. You truly get to make the space your own to bring your vision to life. We chose to have our ceremony upstairs, dinner outdoors under the lights, followed by a live band and dancing downstairs, and it was was absolutely perfect!
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Christina Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue for the big day

Our wedding was absolutely stunning at The Rutherford. The communication we received from the team was very clear and we knew what to expect going into it. Would highly recommend.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 10/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hands Down, Our Favorite Vendor

Working with the team at The Rutherford was the easiest part of planning our wedding. We initially decided to use this venue because of the reasonable cost, but the experience went well beyond what we paid. We asked them for a lot of recommendations throughout the process and I highly recommend you do the same. They know their stuff.
Susan
Susan Sent on 05/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception at the Rutherford

Such a great experience hosting our reception at The Rutherford! Beautiful space, wonderful staff, and the layout of the space was literally perfect for what we needed!
Ashton
Ashton Sent on 08/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Acosta Wedding

Yasha and her team were really great to work with. They were very professional and organized which made the planning process go very smoothly. This venue was perfect for our needs! It was charming, plenty of space and most importantly was indoor/ outdoor. The patio was my favorite spot. With the chandeliers, string lights and candles it was a very romantic setting. Would recommend this location again and again!
Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 01/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful brick venue!

I knew that I wanted bricks in my wedding. I was going for an industrial/boho look and the Rutherford was perfect. I loved that they had the backyard area for the ceremony to be outside even though it was December. The venue allowed us to have a pasta wheel station work. They were very flexible with all of our requests and accommodated with pretty much everything with the ceremony and the reception. I had around 100 people at the wedding during COVID and they helped it feel like a normal ceremony for me and my husband.
It’s a beautiful venue at a great price and very close to many hotels in Greenville. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. They know their stuff.
I highly recommend The Rutherford. My pictures looked beautiful with all the brick!
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Chelsea Sent on 12/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day!

To sum up our experience with The Rutherford...MAGICAL. From the responsiveness, to the positive vibes throughout the chaos, we wouldn’t have changed a single thing and we couldn’t have picked a better venue!
Savannah
Savannah Sent on 11/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service, great communication, exceptional care

Planning a wedding during COVID was no joke. With things constantly changing and the state shutting down gatherings, it was very stressful to make decisions about something seeming so uncertain. Yasha and Wallace were so communicative, prepared, and so professional. They were excellent partners, provided a great space, and were so generous to us throughout the planning process and stellar for the wedding. Best venue ever!
K
Katye Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue in Greenville!

WE LOVE THE RUTHERFORD.
Yasha and Wallace made the wedding planning experience so much easier for us! This venue is one of kind, and we knew it was perfect for us the day we saw it! It is spectacular, unique, and affordable. Our guests were raving about the space.

It is difficult to obtain venue space in Greenville, especially ones that are affordable. We booked our date almost 2 years in advance, and we're happy we did, it's gained so much popularity since then! We recommend booking it early if you know it's for you!

The space is very versatile and you can have just about any type of ceremony or reception in this space! The outdoor space is open, and well maintained, and was surprisingly quiet for how close it is to a busy road! It rained on our wedding day, and the original ceremony plan was outdoors, but Yasha and her team were great at forming and executing a back up plan, and our ceremony was even more beautiful inside!

They are professionals, and Yasha takes great pride in her space, and they do require all vendors to have insurance and provide their contracts and plans to them in advance! They communicate with all of your vendors throughout the planning process. This provided us with a sense of comfort knowing everything was being handled by the venue and our vendors. It was wonderful to be able to just focus on other things and let them sort out the details!

This venue was the most perfect backdrop for our big day! Thank you to Yasha, Wallace, Mickey, and The Rutherford!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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The Rutherford frequently asked questions

The Rutherford includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
  • Set Up
The space offered by The Rutherford for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
The Rutherford offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Rutherford offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Rutherford offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Rutherford offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Rutherford is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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