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Angela Thornton
CO-OWNER
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A Charming Estate for Couples Who Want a Beautiful Wedding Without the Grand-Ballroom Pressure
Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of Upstate South Carolina, Château Amelia offers a warm, welcoming setting for couples planning a celebration that feels meaningful, personal, and effortlessly elegant. Blending a 1905 Victorian mini-mansion with a modern barn and enchanted forest backdrop, this intimate estate provides the perfect balance of comfort, beauty, and romantic charm.
Whether you’re envisioning a simple gathering with your closest people or a full weekend wedding retreat, the estate gives you the space and flexibility to make your celebration truly your own. With indoor and outdoor ceremony options, European-inspired garden paths, a wrap-around porch, floral courtyard, and cozy patios, you’ll find multiple picture-perfect backdrops all in one place.
Weddings at Château Amelia never feel rushed, crowded, or mass-produced. Couples are encouraged to design their day exactly the way they want — choose your own vendors, lean on our all-inclusive team for a seamless experience, or customize elements to reflect your personality. From DIY-friendly venue rentals to fully curated packages, everything is transparent, flexible, and thoughtfully designed.
Make it a full wedding weekend with overnight accommodations for up to 16 guests in the beautifully restored mansion. Enjoy extra time to decorate, host your rehearsal, relax with your favorite people, and savor every moment without hurry.
Château Amelia is proud to offer an experience that feels luxurious, heartfelt, and surprisingly affordable. Above all, we’re a family-run venue, and we love welcoming couples into a space that feels like home from the moment they arrive.
Schedule a tour and see why so many couples fall in love with Château Amelia.
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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