Over the next few minutes we will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Columbia, South Carolina in full detail. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Columbia Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Columbia
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Columbia will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for this region are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Columbia Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Columbia might be the most important decision you will make:
- 701 Whaley at 701 Whaley St
- The Lace House at Arsenal Hill at 803 Richland St
- The Gala Event Center at 1801 Bush River Rd
- The Millstone at Adams Pond at 5301 Bluff Rd
- 1208 Washington Place at 1208 Washington St
- Stone River at 121 Alexander Rd
- M Space at 530 Lady St
- Capital City Club Columbia at 1201 Main St #2500
701 Whaley can provide a distinctive venue for 1,000 guests.
The newly restored local Wedding Garden at The Lace House can comfortably accommodate a seated luncheon for 50 guests. If you need space for a reception of 250 or more people the Lace House’s main and lower levels as well as the terrace are available, while the Mansion Mall can hold seated dinners for up to 600 people.
For wedding ceremonies and receptions near you along with other events guests can comfortably fit in the Gala Event Center’s two event spaces which have a combined capacity of 250.
The Millstone at Adams Pond offers outdoor venues and can accommodate up to 350 guests while up to 400 people can assemble at a reception at 1208 Washington Place.
Stone River is best suited for cocktail-style events in Columbia of 200 to 300 people or seated events of 150 people or less plus there are also two intimate outdoor areas at the venue.
M Space has a capacity of 120 people.
350 seated guests can gather for a wedding ceremony or reception in your area at Capital City Club.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- New York Bride & Groom of Columbia at 270 St Andrews Rd
- Brides Corner Bridal Boutique at 3403 Farrow Rd
- Juanitas Design at 1110 Washington St
- As One Bridal at 4350 St Andrews Rd #D
- David’s Bridal at Harbison Shopping Center, 275 Harbison Blvd #MM
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Paper Pro Inc at 1039 Meeting St
- Columbia Printing & Graphics at 2238 B Sumter St
- Alicia’s Gifts & Invites
- Iris & Marie Letterpress
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Columbia wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Something Special Florist at 1546 C Main St
- A Florist & More at Forget Me Not Florist at 6830 Two Notch Rd
- American Floral at 7565 St Andrews Rd #A
- Sightler’s Florist at 716 Meeting St
- Brides & Blooms at 3017 Farrow Rd
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Ablaze Photography
- The Wedding Click
- Joshua Aaron Photography
- Jessica Hunt Photography
- Pressmark Studios
- The Carters Creative
- Cinema Couture Films
- Studio Two One Two
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- Bridal DJs
- Partytime DJ’s
- Pantasia Steel Band
- Party Carolina
- Beat Box Entertainment
- Magic Sounds Production
- DJ T.O.
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Metropolis Salon at 1215-A Wayne St
- Process at 3143 Forest Dr
- Tried & True Beauty at 9444 Two Notch Rd #C
- Studio O2 at 801 Gervais St #C
- Austral Salon at 2100 N Beltline Blvd
- Blue Orchid Salon at 2850 Devine St
- Carolina Hair Studios at 1537 Main St
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Brittons of Columbia at 2818 Devine St
- Jos A. Bank at 201 Harbison Blvd
- Men’s Wearhouse at 231 Forum Dr
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Columbia are available at:
- Ally & Eloise Bakeshop at 5209 Forest Dr
- Cake Collection Boutique at 7001 St Andrews Rd A14
- Main Street Bakery & Gift Shop at 3307 N Main St
- Silver Spoon Bake Shop at 2507 Devine St
- Parkland Cakes at 1220 C Ave
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Dupre Catering & Events
- Southern Way Catering
- Capital City Catering
- Fancy That Catering
- Spotted Salamander Cafe & Catering
- Clarrisa’s Kitchen & Catering
- Perfectly Plated
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Al’s Upstairs Italian Restaurant at 300 Meeting St
- Saluda’s Restaurant at 751 Saluda Ave
- Cola’s Restaurant at 1215 Assembly St
- Liberty Tap Room & Grill at 828 Gervais St
- Blue Marlin at 1200 Lincoln St
- Terra at 100 State St
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Jessica Rourke at 2855 Devine St
- By Invitation Only at 701 Whaley St #104
- Avila Dawn Events at 4601 Sheraton Rd
- Cashmere Dreams at 7406 Garners Ferry Rd #90708
- Joan Day Weddings at 7001 St Andrews Rd # 411
- Couture Events at 3827 Broad River Rd #B
- Treasured Moments By Chastain’s at 853 Universal Dr
- Hamilton Events
Just so you know we have also written:
- Local Charleston Wedding Guide
- Local Raleigh Wedding Guide
- Local Jacksonville Wedding Guide
- Local Atlanta Wedding Guide
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Columbia
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Columbia, South Carolina and we wish you the best of luck!