About this venue
Angela Thornton
OWNER
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A Charming Estate for Couples Who Prioritize Connection, Simplicity, and an All-Inclusive Planning Experience
Château Amelia is a private estate wedding venue in Upstate South Carolina, designed for couples hosting up to 100 guests who want a meaningful, relaxed celebration—without the scale or formality of a traditional ballroom wedding. Our property is ideal for intimate weddings, micro weddings, and full weekend celebrations, with optional on-site lodging for up to 16 guests.
Conveniently located in Upstate South Carolina, Château Amelia is within easy reach of Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, and Augusta, making it an ideal choice for both local and destination couples.
Wedding Experiences
Each experience includes professional coordination to keep planning calm and well-paced.
Our pricing is designed to reflect smaller guest counts, built-in coordination, and a calmer planning experience—without the hidden costs often found with traditional venues.
✨ Petite Inclusive Elopements
Up to 30 guests · $2,495
✨ All-Inclusive Micro Weddings
Up to 40 guests · $5,995
✨ Estate Wedding Day (Coordinated)
Up to 100 guests · coordinated + bring your own vendors · starting at $3,795
✨ Estate Wedding Day (All-Inclusive)
Up to 100 guests · all-inclusive · starting at $9,995
✨ Overnight / Weekend Weddings
Up to 100 event guests + 16 overnight guests · all-inclusive · starting at $11,995
All experiences include professional coordination and essential amenities such as tables, chairs, linens, décor and staging, ceremony spaces, and more—so planning stays simple, intentional, and low-stress.
Our all-inclusive options may include catering, cake, DJ, photography, and officiant services, with flexibility to customize based on your vision and guest count.
Couples who value connection, privacy, and a well-paced celebration feel right at home at Château Amelia.
👉 Schedule a tour and see why so many couples fall in love with Château Amelia:
www.chateauamelia.com/tours
Meet the team
Angela Thornton
Co-Owner
Angela has been an entrepreneur and specifically serving the hospitality industry in one way or another since 2007. Angela cares deeply about providing white glove service worthy of a 5 star review in all interactions from beginning to end.
Fun Fact: Angela is a mother of 8 and co-owns Chateau Amelia with her husband, Dean, Daughter Anna and Son-In-Law, Jon.
Even more fun fact: Angela's granddaughter is named Amelia. When the venue was purchased in 2023, the name at that time was Lady Amelia Inn. All the owners took that as a sign that this magnificent property was meant to be theirs!
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