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Updated Oct 02, 202412 Engagement Party Venues in Greenville, SC to Celebrate
From rustic historical spaces to some unique restaurants, this city has it all.
One of the best ways to celebrate your just-engaged status is with a party that involves your friends and family, which means finding the perfect place to host. If you're looking for engagement party venues in Greenville, SC, you've come to the right place. With its mountain views, picturesque waterfalls and bustling city center, there are plenty of beautiful engagement party venues to be found. This includes formal and fancy spots, more laid-back locations for a casual party, rustic venues for outdoor enthusiasts and small wedding venues in South Carolina. Part of engagement party planning is figuring out the vibe of the party, which leads to the best location and engagement party theme. Read on to find a list of great engagement party venues in this upstate area to consider, and be sure to check out more Greenville, SC, engagement party venues on The Knot Vendor Marketplace.
Judson Mill in Greenville
Looking for a rustic, barn-type atmosphere for your engagement party place in Greenville, SC? Judson Mill offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, bar service and comes with some key amenities, like tables and chairs. The Annex is a large space with stunning high ceilings and windows and the ability to hold up to 350 people seated. For something smaller, The Smokestack is an indoor venue with an outdoor courtyard and has a more casual feel.
The Venue at Cherokee Valley in Travelers West
Elegant and special, The Venue at Cherokee Valley sits at the edge of a golf course and over 170 acres of land. You can have your party indoors or outside in a garden space, but either one offers beautiful views and thoughtful amenities. This full-service venue often hosts weddings, and it's a nice choice for those who want their engagement party to be a bit more formal.
Craft Axe Throwing in Greenville
If you want to do something truly unique, try Craft Axe Throwing, a very cool Greenville, SC, engagement party location. This spot can accommodate both large and small parties and gives everyone the ability to sit back and relax with some drinks and food, while also getting some anger out by axe throwing. It's fun and it's something guests will definitely remember.
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Studio Bloom in Lexington
Small and intimate, Studio Bloom features an open-concept design that really allows you to get creative with how you want to set up. You can hone in on your vision here and create the exact setting you're looking for without distraction. This is a great spot for a small party as it has a capacity of up to 50 people, and the industrial vibe makes it feel modern and cool.
Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia
If you're looking for an engagement party venue that feels more casual and laid back but is still special, Savage Craft Ale Works is a good place to start. It offers a ton of space with two different rooms to fit your party's vibe: an elegant room for intimate parties or a spacious event hall for larger ones. Since this is at a brewery, it does have an overall more casual vibe, but the rooms are so nice that it still works for an occasion like an engagement party.
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Sassafras Southern Bistro in Greenville
A dedicated event space isn't always necessary, and if you want great engagement party food, a popular restaurant like Sassafras Southern Bistro is a good choice. This spot serves up classic Southern dishes and more, and has an overall more laid-back vibe to it. The event room can hold many people for a party, with brick walls that offer a bit of a rustic look.
The Grand on Main in Columbia
An American restaurant housed in a building with a long history, The Grand on Main offers a nice seated dinner for your guests with a tap room that allows guests to be their own bartenders. And there's a lot more to do than just eat and mingle: this spot also features a ten-pin bowling alley with six lanes, pool tables, games like Jenga and retro video games. It's fun and unique and may just offer an unforgettable experience.
The Pastor's Study in Columbia
The Pastor's Study is a venue in a building that has been around since the 1800s and survived a massive fire in 1865, so it's rich with history and serves up some interesting facts. It also manages to be both elegant and rustic at the same time, with unique decor and historic charm. There's some room to create the kind of vibe you're looking for, but you don't need to do much to make this place look and feel special.
Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest
Topsoil, a farm-to-table restaurant near Greenville, is a nice spot for a small and intimate engagement party. It's located right in the center of the cute town of Travelers Rest with beautiful views. There's a main dining room, two covered porches, a screened porch and a secluded garden patio, so there's a lot of space to choose between. And since the restaurant is so nice on its own, you really don't need to put a lot of thought into engagement party decor.
Holland Park Events in Greenville
There's a lot going on at Holland Park Events in Greenville, which features multiple different spaces to rent out and is a good backdrop for a more relaxed party. There's a spot with partially shaded picnic tables and another lawn in full sun, and the space has tents available to rent. If you want to do a backyard engagement party in Greenville, SC, but don't have the space, this is a great option.
The Upper Room in Greenville
Located in a historic building in downtown Greenville, The Upper Room offers a space that is rustic but sophisticated, with exposed steel beams, brick walls, hardwood floors and huge windows for plenty of light. Since it's a pretty open space, there's a lot of flexibility to turn it into the room you're looking for, and you also have to find your own vendors for food and entertainment so you can really put together the party of your dreams.
The Lodge at Lake Bowen Commons in Inman
The large main room at The Lodge at Lake Bowen Commons is a perfect setting for a more formal engagement party. There's a huge stone fireplace, a piano in the corner and plenty of space for more than 300 guests—so if you want to have a mini wedding of sorts, this is a nice choice.
