Zen - an elegant space for hire

e decided to google one more time. This particular time, this place came up first & I called immediately. I scheduled an appointment to go see the place & my husband & I immediately fell in love with it. It was so different, elegant, & beautiful! After a few days...the place was booked! The coordinator that I was personally working with & the owner were awesome throughout my entire planning! With over 350 people...our reception ended up being the BEST ever. Thanks Zen...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!!!

us as potential clients, something we didn’t experience everywhere we went. We ultimately chose another venue that we felt was a slightly better fit for our vision and needs, but Zen was a top contender. It has a cool vibe, oodles of space, beautiful built-in paper lantern decorations hanging from a portion of the ceiling, a wonderful bridal party crash room/green room, built-in bar, a lovely outdoor deck and patio with bistro lighting, and the additional Lotus Lounge room that would serve as a great contingency plan (in case of rain) for an outdoor cocktail hour originally planned for the garden. We felt the venue was competitively priced. I also know for a fact that the space is a great place for a party—I attended my prom there several years earlier and had a great time. If you’re looking at Zen, ask Cameron to show you pictures on her iPad during your tour! Zen has a Google Photos album that is full of pictures from past events to provide you ample inspiration for your special day. Thank you, Cameron and Zen!

liness and fast service during our reception. They take great pride in making the space inviting and enjoyable for both hosts & guests. We would highly recommend Zen!

ed to utilize the space at Zen. We had the absolute most perfect day! We worked closely with Samantha, who was always quick to respond and answered any questions we had. We faced several obstacles, the main one being COVID-19. Samantha and the staff at Zen were all very communicative on any guidelines we needed to be mindful of and supported us in our decision-making every step of the way. The spaces at Zen are phenomenal! We chose to have our ceremony in the Bamboo Garden and it was gorgeous! They have an excellent rain plan (the lounge), so leading up to the day, I was confident everything would run smoothly! The spaces were clean and set-up exactly how we discussed! Our reception in the Studio allowed for plenty of space for our guests, caterers, and dance floor! My bridesmaids and I utilized the bridal suite to get ready, which was super easy! We were able to leave our personal belongings in that space for safekeeping during the reception. Our groomsmen got ready in the Lotus Lounge and enjoyed their time, as well! Zen is in perfect proximity to plenty of hotels, restaurants, and bars. If you have a lot of family and friends coming in from out of town, this is the place for you! Plenty of activities are within walking distance! I cannot recommend Zen enough! It's the perfect place for your wedding day!!

the band, and the florist all told us up front that Zen is one of their favorite venues because they are so easy to work with and now I know why! The reception went off without a hitch. They provided ample bar tenders so there were no long lines at the bar and our every request was taken care of.

party was able to get ready in the suite upstairs which was so convenient! The staff at Zen sets up and takes down everything, which gave us and our families more time to relax and get ready. EVERY staff member we spoke with at Zen was so kind and supportive. We loved having our wedding there! It was beautiful and they made us feel special.

ng spray, shine spray, dry shampoo, airbrush makeup, etc. Basically everything your beauty providers will need to use on you to help you look your best on your big day. They actually require you to walk down all the stairs and out into the garden area to spray your hair or makeup OUTSIDE. I’m not sure how you would even accommodate this if it were raining outside. All of the chairs and tables are low and swanky, and white, but definitely not the least bit practical for bridal suite purposes. Do yourself a favor and if you choose Zen as your event space, find an alternate destination for your primping the morning of.

and all your guests will know as well. Our wedding would not have been what it was without Zen and everyone that works there❤️

sked for a better experience. Highly recommend!

reasonably priced. I highly recommend!

area I was staying in and the sink was fine. They're blaming me because they think they can get away with this. They're forcing us to pay or they will take us to court. Take your services to another venue who will actually care about you. They are lovers of money. Run!!

ur out-of-town guests were GUSHING over how beautiful the space was. They also provide bar services in-house and were the most affordable we found in town. The staff was phenomenal and Cameron made every step of planning feel effortless – she is truly a gem. We rented the entire facility with a reception for about 200 and it was a perfect fit. I could not recommend this space more!

ployees were all great especially the Bar Staff. Zen worked great with the caterers, DJ, photographers, florist and wedding planner. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. Although I had my doubts about the venue size, it easily fitted comfortably 168 guests and 24 tables. The ceremony went off without a hitch and also was spacious enough for our guests. all of our quests raved about this venue. And Best of All The Bride and Groom absolutely loved it and had a fabulous wedding.

entire space is gorgeous. You don't need many decorations at all, as each room is already modern and so elegant as is. I was a little nervous, it was hard to get an idea of how everything would go and turn out, but it couldn't have been any more perfect. Zen and their staff were so accommodating day of, Amy is amazing and checked on us all day making sure we had everything we needed. We were married in the bamboo garden, again, no decorations ... it is so beautiful and peaceful! We had cocktail hour in the lotus lounge, which is an awesome little space, and the reception in the main room. There is a really cool place upstairs for people to get ready or for your bridal party to hang out day of. This entire place is just perfect. So many of our guests have raved about how amazing Zen is, we even have a friend who decided to get married here! I can't say enough good things about it. You get what you pay for, and Zen is worth every penny! If you want a wedding that is different, elegant and modern, Zen will not disappoint!

's clients with fitting their needs, and customizing a gorgeous event meant for only them. From the uplighting, to the the gorgeous landscaping in the garden, Zen take pride in providing a beautiful space for all of their guests. I can't wait to attend another event at Zen!

and prices. The bride to be called the places she was interested in and made appointments for tours and information. We started early that Friday morning and ended late that afternoon, seeing 8 venues that day. The first 7 places were a definite no from Ayrn. Our last stop was Zen. We stepped in to the foyer and saw the beautiful sleekness of silver and black of reception area and the soft colors of the area for the ceremony. Ayrn knew as soon as she stepped one foot inside that this was where she wanted her ceremony and reception. The event coordinator was so very helpful in every aspect. She worked with us through everything. She also answered what seemed to be a 100 email questions. They met us at Zen on numerous occasions to let the groom and catering chef see the different areas. The owner Jeff was also great to work with. He is such a nice person and helped us make lots of decisions on the best way to decorate certain areas. The evening of the rehearsal went smoothly with lots of help from the staff. A gorgeous Saturday morning awaited us the day of the wedding. We arrived around 11:00am. All of the chairs for the ceremony and tables were in place for the reception, which had been decided on at a prior date. Everything went smoothly from ceremony to reception. We had marvelous food ranging from pork loin to waffles w/chicken. The wedding cake which was made by a special friend who owns Chubbs Cakes which is located in Donalds, SC was picked especially by the bride and groom. It was a red velvet cheesecake with cream cheese icing. It was out of this world! Not one piece was left at the end of the evening. We also had 6 different flavors of cupcakes. We had and open bar for the bridal party and a cash party for guests. We had over 160 in attendance and special friends danced the night away with the newly weds. DJ music was done by JO-JO from Honea Path, SC. As the evening came to a close and guests were leaving I was told by many of them that this was the best and most fun wedding they had ever been to. That made my heart swell with joy and delight. The pictures were all taken by CS Photography from Honea Path, SC. Carrie outdid herself. All of the pictures are wonderful and will hold so many memories for so many people who had a part in the glorious union of Matthew Gilstrap and Ayrn Sexton.

it. They helped us design signature bride and groom drinks. We had a great experience and would recommend this venue to anyone.

mmend Zen for any event you want to host in or near Greenville, SC. Kudos to the staff and management for delivering an unforgettable weekend for my clients.

t me to review things. Everything ran beautifully and our guests thought everything was awesome. Definitely worth the money!!

r wedding and reception in April 2014. We worked primarily with Cameron throughout the year of planning, and she was always incredibly responsive and friendly. All of our questions were always answered within a day and suggestions for placements, etc., were promptly provided when requested. We rented the entire space, using the bamboo garden for the ceremony, the Lotus Lounge for a cocktail hour while the wedding party had photos taken, and then the Studio for the reception with buffet dinner and dancing. We also used the upstairs suite with full bathroom for the bride and bridesmaids to do final preparations. Because all areas are so attractive on their own, they required very little decorating from us, which made things very easy! We added no decorations outside in the bamboo garden, because the natural full greenery was very pretty without any additional decor. And the only decor added inside were floral centerpieces on each of the dinner tables in the Studio, as well as one very large floral arrangement at the entrance. As the big day neared, Cameron communicated directly with our vendors, as needed, to answer any questions, and she met with us a couple of times the week of to ensure we all felt comfortable with the plan. There was a chance of rain, so she helped come up with a backup plan, which thankfully wasn't needed! The day of, the Zen team was helpful in making sure we had a perfect day. Many guests commented what a great venue Zen was, and I couldn't agree more! It's a modern space, simple yet elegant, and the staff is so easy to work with. I cannot imagine choosing a better place for our wedding/reception and would highly recommend it to others!

y options to do whatever, go simple or over the top!

and worked very well with our other vendors. Zen was also great in that it was only a few blocks from the downtown hotels so that all of our guests could walk home that night.