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Southern Grace Event Center is a boutique Wedding Venue that holds 112 inside the reception hall and 48 on the 75 foot long front covered porch.

The original home, built in 1934, is the perfect blend of farmhouse design & natural elegance for your event and includes the original coal-burning double-sided fireplace & original well in the kitchen. The Venue is a perfect setting for Birthdays, Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Baby Showers & Reunions.

Many engaged couples are now turning to a small intimate celebration wedding called a “Micro-Wedding”. Southern Grace is the perfect Venue for such events.

Several reasons for this are the ease of handling the overall Wedding planning and the event itself as compared to a much larger wedding gathering. The couple can also spend more time with their guests.

This type of gathering may tend to break up the traditional and more formal ways of engaging at a wedding to a more relaxed and simplified event. The cost savings and affordability are another factor for small weddings.

Couples are now looking for smaller wedding venues with an elegance about them that have cozy “vignette areas” for smaller groups to gather and enjoy each other’s company. When visiting a venue, see if you can experience its warmth that you would want your guests to enjoy.

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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?

$6,000

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?

$6,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

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

Bartender(s)

Reviews of The Garden Cottage Event Co

Kayleigh
Kayleigh Sent on 04/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue!

Words cannot begin to describe how happy I am that we got married at The Garden Cottage. We fell in love with the venue over Instagram and our tour solidified our decision to book. Lindsey is absolutely incredible and she was such a blessing to us on our special day. Her along with all of our vendors went above and beyond to make sure our day was absolutely perfect. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and makes you feel right at home. The open air chapel is exactly what I envisioned for our ceremony. I couldn’t be happier with our decision choosing The Garden Cottage.
J
Jonathan Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

The Garden Cottage is beautiful, and was the perfect venue for us. The staff is so accommodating and professional. Our bartender was so helpful throughout the night, going above and beyond. Shannon and Lindsey were amazing to work with. Their thoughtfulness and professionalism make for a seamless planning process, and an unforgettable event. The venue is well maintained, and has great flow. Thanks Garden Cottage for an amazing night!
E
Ellen Sent on 05/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanted Summer Evening Rehearsal Party!

The Garden Cottage managed a spectacular wedding rehearsal party for our children, family and friends. 120 people!
Their referrals for catering, bartenders and table arrangements delivered high scores. The facility is cozy and comfortable. The porch and patio were charming spaces for a summer evening cocktail hour. I highly recommend The Garden Cottage for your affair.
Chasity
Chasity Sent on 02/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

It was amazing! Jim and Rhonda was so kind. I totally recommend them!!

The venue was very beautiful and the owners were amazing and very kind! They even came to our wedding to support us! It was nice and clean for the tour and for the wedding day! Very well maintained. Mr.Jim and Ms.Rhonda bare the best ❤️
Keila
Keila Sent on 04/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

04/15/22 our wedding!

This was an amazing place to celebrate our special day. Getting married here was one of the best choices we could’ve made working with Rhonda and her husband made this journey a lot easier and less stressful for us. My husband and I will forever be thankful about opening your doors so we could start a life together. We will always remember this place in our hearts.
Samschu1122
Samantha Sent on 03/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing place to have a wedding

Rhonda and Jim were great. There venue is so pretty. The day was perfect for an outdoor wedding I was so lucky. The outdoor gardening and water falls are perfection. The indoor reception hall was perfect for what I needed. The caterers were in love with your kitchen. I couldn't have asked for a better place to have my special day. And yall made it so easy. Thanks so much.
Allison
Allison Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Evening

Rhonda and Jim and the whole team were amazing. They were super easy to work with and made everything go off perfectly. There was a tropical storm that had come through that week and we were worried about having power. They arranged for a generator so we could do the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and then we got power back for the big day. The grounds were beautiful and and the weather was perfect for the outdoor ceremony. I can't say enough nice things about how much we enjoyed having the wedding at Waters Mill.
Adreanna
Adreanna Sent on 01/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience possible. Didn’t even realize they were there and they were super laid back and friendly. 10/10 would recommend

My wedding day was in September and it was absolutely beautiful and 90% of it was because of how beautiful the venue was. All of my family and friends were in love with the scenery. I wouldn’t wish for any other venue!
J
Jason Sent on 10/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Will highly recommend

Rhonda and Jim were great and answered all our questions. This venue was incredible and we had a perfect night!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 09/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Daniel Wedding

I can’t express how happy the owners made me! They were so flexible with us coming to look at the venue. Jim was such a joy to be around. He was so helpful and thought of things I haven’t. The venue itself is clean, peaceful, and so charming. There is so much history on the property. The gardens and grass are so colorful and well kept. My fiancé and I can’t wait to have our wedding here!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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The Garden Cottage Event Co frequently asked questions

The Garden Cottage Event Co includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Garden Cottage Event Co includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The Garden Cottage Event Co is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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