Hidden Acres

South Carolina, but ultimately there was only one place that would work for us, Hidden Acres! Get ready, because if you haven't already picked this place for your wedding venue, I am about to sell you on putting down a deposit today. (No, I don't work there, and No, I am not a preferred vendor, and Yes, my wedding was my first experience with Hidden Acres) One of my favorite parts of this venue is that it is ready to go, you could walk on the property any day and have a wedding. No decorations needed. However, I know some brides have a theme in mind. This venue is not too rustic to turn into any theme! Promise, I had to merge a simple rustic country (my husband) and glam (me) together, and I loved the way it turned out! So let's start with the owner, Mr. Donny! This man takes good care of his property and takes great pride in first impressions. He is accommodating, quick to respond, and never in the way! I did not spend much time with him, but he was available via email, FB, text, or phone all the time. He also sends adorable messages checking in on you! His preferred vendor list did not fail me! I used flowers and lodging from the list. He also lets you control the temperatures in the buildings during the weekend. You already know this by the beautiful pictures you have probably seen. Still, the property is appealing to any eye and is well maintained by housekeeper, lawn, and maintenance crews, which are all friendly. Example: We saw a screw popping up and was afraid someone might trip, we asked if they could screw it back in, and within minutes, they took care of it. (They were only there tending to the lawn on Thursday, other than that no one bothers you) The chapel is perfect! It was the main reason I selected this venue. You can dress it up with candles (YES, real candles) and flowers (YES, real flowers), or it is perfect enough to leave as is. The chapel comes with two mics. One handheld and one lapel mic with a sound system that is good enough for 200 people! The sound equipment has the capability to hook up to the computer, iPhone, or play a classic CD. One of my band members ran the music for the ceremony, and it sounded good to the people in pews and from what our videographer captured. There are also four padded detailed wood chairs that can easily be used for grandparents in the front row or two wheelchairs on both sides will fit. I am sure you already know it is handicap accessible. The hair and makeup salon on the property place was fun! I had four bridesmaids, and my mom get ready with me on the day of the wedding! (Less woman= Less craziness) We all sat in the salon while getting our hair and makeup done, and everyone had a place to sit. Our hair and makeup team had never been out there, and they loved it! Good lighting is created by the large window right next to the station. The groom's area was great, and I did not let them get on the property too early because this particular group of men can get wild! There was enough room for 8 to get dressed comfortably. Check the Hidden Acres FB page for the rest of my review.

lways available if you need anything - day or night. You cannot go wrong with Hidden Acres!

r vendors involved! From the beautiful ballroom to the gorgeous church, Hidden Acres gives off a country chic vibe that we absolutely fell in love with! Wedding coming in May 2022!! So beyond excited!

ny style or theme. There is an on site salon and groom’s room for getting ready, and rooms for the bridal party and/or guests to stay afterwards. The owner has literally thought of everything you could possibly need for a weekend full of celebration. He goes above and beyond for his couples. Hidden Acres was definitely one of the easiest and best decisions we made regarding our wedding. 100/10 stars!

bsolutely gorgeous chapel, the cabin for the bridal party, the grooms lounge, the amazing ballroom, outdoor courtyard, and awesome silo…you don’t need to go anywhere else! The entire property is immaculate and gorgeous! And the beauty only gets better at night with all of the perfectly placed lights. Oh, and did I mention they even have a salon for the bridal party to get ready in…makes hair and makeup a breeze..and if getting gorgeous scenery in your pictures is important to you…again, look no further! We would Absolutely recommend Hidden Acres to anyone and everyone . It made for an awesome wedding weekend!

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iple times to make sure everything would be just right on the wedding day. What’s so amazing about this venue other than the obvious beauty is that we were able to come set up everything we needed to before the day of the wedding, have the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner if we wanted to, stay at the cabin with the bridal party the night before, stay in the bridal suite the night of, and take our time with clean up on Sunday. Nothing felt rushed, and it was so fun to work with the venue space. Everything turned out so beautiful and I am so grateful for the rainy day back up plan with the church because the weather decided not to cooperate the day of but I never even had to worry about it. There are endless amounts of benefits with using this venue and you get your money’s worth and then some! We were so blessed to be able to have had our wedding here and we wish we could do it all over again!

rty doesn’t sell you, the kindness and hospitality of the owner sure will! My daughters wedding day was perfect at Hidden Acres!

out. We had the wedding in the chapel with cocktail hour and then reception. There are so many options of how you can set up and have your dream wedding. My daughter had her bridal portrait photographed on the property! I love the rooms for the bridal party and groom. This was the perfect venue for their wedding!

er to the ceremony to the reception. Also, there is plenty of room for the bridal party to stay all weekend, especially for the out of town bridal party! The shuttle bus was a very big hit! Not having to worry about guest drinking and driving. The driver picked up guest at the hotel and dropped them off at the venue. Then the guest were picked up near the end of the reception to go back to the hotel. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and very clean! Donny Gerald was always around to make sure everything was right. The girls got cold Friday night and he brought out a heater for them. He is wonderful to work with! We couldn’t have picked a better venue!

nd so we didn’t have to worry about any drinking and driving. I wish there was a similar venue where we lived for our daughter’s wedding.

ess. He has thought of everything a bride and groom need for their entire weekend, and he is only a phone call or text away to help or answer questions. I thoroughly enjoy directing weddings at this venue and working with Donny. No matter the style, size or budget of your wedding, Hidden Acres is an excellent choice for any couple.

one location! It was so easy to set-up, decorate and enjoy this wonderful time in my life! The staff and owner are the best people to work with. They truly care about you and desire you to have the best experience ever! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a venue!

ndly and making sure everything was perfect ! The photographer was overjoyed buy all of the natural props for her photo session, the pond , the church , the beautiful fountain, it was amazing ! Being able to stay over night in the cabin and have on site rooms for out of town family and guest made it so convenient! Weddings , sweet sixteen/quinceanera and any events are stressful but Donny and his staff are there to help every step of the way !

fers plenty of space for a dance floor, plenty of seating, and room to move around and mingle. I was also blown away with how awesome Donny, the owner, is to work with. He literally makes you feel like you're his only priority and he wants your weekend to as fabulous as you do. Really, a 5 out of 5 is too low -Hidden Acres is a 10. A true gem in Marion County.

ned glass windows. There are also great photo opportunities for couples overlooking the pond, in front of the old general store, and overlooking the expanse of the field. Every guest at the wedding I attended seemed to be having a great time and dancing the night away. The photos all turned out amazing. I was also very impressed with Donny’s hospitality and professionalism in helping the happy couple book the venue. They went on to tell all of their guests just how much they appreciated him! I will definitely plan to have my own wedding there in the future.