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Wavering Place is a classic, historic event venue. The abundant, natural setting and details from the past are thoughtfully blended with modern amenities and exceptional service that is all about today.
The award winning "Green Tree House" is a multi-purpose, 2000sf open air pavilion built to suit your needs featuring fireplaces, a Groom's Suite, restrooms and service kitchen. Couples may opt for full enclosure with clear sidewalls. Additionally, tents are can be placed nearby for larger crowds. The Kitchen house Bridal Suite is perfect for hanging out and prepping for the day. Let our in house team of experts bring it all home, making planning seamless so you can focus on the fun.

Minutes from downtown Columbia, SC ~ Private ~ Secluded


Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and protected by a conservation easement with the Congaree Land Trust. All proceeds go to preserving our environs and stories of this important piece of American history.

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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?

$5,600

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

$5,600

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

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

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
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?

$30

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
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)
Champagne Toast
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
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
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of Wavering Place

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Margaret Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!!

We recently had our wedding at Wavering Place and cannot say enough good things! The grounds were perfectly manicured, the house was stunning (as always), and the fall leaves beginning to turn were the PERFECT backdrop for our wedding. Lisa, the owner, was responsive, gracious, and easy to work with. Highly recommend having a wedding here!!!
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Priscilla Sent on 04/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend this vendor enough!!

We had the most amazing experience at Wavering Place. The venue is absolutely stunning. The owners are very accommodating and knowledgeable about the history of the space. They allowed us to come a week before our wedding and bury a bottle of bourbon which I really appreciated. The venue has spaces for getting ready that are beautiful and functional. I’m obsessed with the trees on the property and the lighting during sunset. My wedding pictures turned out beautiful because of the lighting coming through the trees. The venue has so many different spaces that allowed for different spaces for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The amount of space allowed our guests to spread out but still be present. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful place and better vendors to work with. You have such a breath taking entrance when you walk down the stairs to your ceremony under the trees. Every mentioned that moment throughout the wedding. I hope to rent out the space for an anniversary in the future and stay the night.
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Carol Sent on 03/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent and beautiful

We held a wedding for 200 people at the end of April 2022. The venue was beautiful with an area for the ceremony, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, and large tent with the dance floor and band.. the grounds were beautiful and well manicured. Can’t be happier with our experience and choice.
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Angie Sent on 12/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue and Superb Service!

Wavering Place and owners Lisa and Weston Adams offered the most amazing venue and experience for our wedding! The grounds, kitchen house, groom's suite, and pavilion are immaculately kept. Whether it was COVID, weather, or life's unexpected obstacles, Lisa approached each situation with professionalism, positivity, and encouragement! Her years of event experience at Wavering Place coupled with her cultivated relationships with local caterers, rentals, florists, sound technicians, band agents, and wedding planners made our experience easier to navigate and much less stressful - which allowed us to truly enjoy the entire weekend of festivities! There isn't one aspect of our magical day and evening that we would change! Kudos to this team of great people for providing the perfect venue for your most important day! We would highly recommend Wavering Place as the perfect place for your outdoor wedding or venue!!
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Annabel Sent on 09/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

June 5, 2020

Our experience with Lisa and Wavering Place could not have been better! My now husband and I were very worried with June approaching that we would have to postpone our wedding due to COVID 19. We were originally scheduled to get married indoors at another venue but with the pandemic we chose to move everything outdoors, just a month before our wedding date. Lisa was more than accommodating with the changes and quick turn around for our approaching date. We could not have imagined a better wedding day. This is a stunning venue with so much to offer! Highly recommend.
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Taylor Sent on 08/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding at Wavering

Our wedding at Wavering Place was Absolutely amazing! Lisa and her team were so wonderful and accommodating. The venue itself— GORGEOUS. I can’t say enough great things about this place! I highly recommend to any bride looking for a Charleston-feel type of wedding!
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S Jones Sent on 08/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Every time, perfect!

First rate...Start to finish !! A classic Southern beauty with wonderful Style !! SO glad that we get to work in such a BEAUTIFUL place !!! Scott- American Floral
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Sallie Sent on 12/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful Venue!

This venue has always been my dream wedding venue and it lived up to every expectation! I loved feeling like we had our own hidden gem that close to Columbia! From getting ready in the bridal cottage to dancing the night away in the green house, it was perfect! We highly recommend Wavering Place Plantation!
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Kate Sent on 12/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Southern Beauty

When we saw this location, we immediately fell in love! Everyone at Wavering Place was incredibly amazing to work with, and the setting is just hard to beat! Due to a family emergency, they worked with us to move up our wedding date, and were so accommodating! We had the fall wedding of our dreams - the gardens are immaculate, the charm is undeniable. It's just the perfect location for a wedding, and gave us that bohemian rustic charm we were looking for. We will forever be thankful for Lisa and her team!
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Annie Sent on 12/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Most beautiful venue & amazing people

Best venue! Not only is it the most beautiful place, they are so accommodating and personable. Lisa and her team worked with me to make sure my day was perfect (even through a tropical storm). Could not have envisioned a better venue, a fairy tale venue, and your pictures will be amazing on the Wavering grounds!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Wavering Place frequently asked questions

Wavering Place includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
Wavering Place includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Wavering Place includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Wavering Place for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Wavering Place offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wavering Place offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Wavering Place offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Wavering Place offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Wavering Place 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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