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wedding carriage in front of Woodburn |
The
grounds of Woodburn (c.1830) and Ashtabula (c.1825) Historic
Houses in Pendleton provide the perfect setting for a
personalized outdoor wedding in a lush setting with a
historic flair. Each house has a large open lawn
to accommodate tents and tables as well as large open
piazzas. Adequate parking is available on the grounds
and/or entry roads. Each house has a small catering
kitchen, outside electrical outlets to accommodate caterers
and a sound system as well as dressing area for the bridal
party. Due to the age and value of the furnishings, the
interiors are not available for rental but can be
used as a background for bridal portraits. Self-guided tours with
a docent(s) present to answer questions are provided during
the reception allowing guests to enjoy the interiors of
the house.
- Woodburn
is a graceful four-story clapboard plantation house
(c.1830) conveniently located on 12 acres just off
US76 across from the campus of Tri County Technical College
and just nine miles north of I-85 exit 19B. Woodburn
is located only four miles from the main entrance
to Clemson University and is a 35 minute commute
from the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport.
Woodburn has several lovely ceremony venues from
which to choose: On the front steps of the plantation
house, in front of the Victorian carriage house
with clear views through to the forest beyond, or
on the back lawn. Many brides choose to have the
ceremony in front of the carriage house and then
move to the front lawn of the plantation house for
the reception. Guests are invited to tour through
the house museum during the reception.
Woodburn's lovely grounds can accommodate up to
400 guests without difficulty. The house has double
wrap-around piazzas on the west side and a single
piazza on the east side which are well lighted.
The main piazza is a picture-perfect setting for
a buffet for the wedding reception with guests seated
at tables on the main lawn.
Physical Address: 130 History
Lane, Pendleton, SC 29670
- Ashtabula
is
a charming two-story clapboard house (c.1825) situated
on 10 acres of open ground located approximately
three miles east of Pendleton on SC Highway 88.
The
house has a very wide first-floor wraparound piazza
on the west and south sides and is best suited
for small weddings with less than 100 guests.
Weddings for more than 100 guests are referred
to Woodburn.
It has a lovely patio area in back of the house
and herb garden on the side for a reception as well
as on the front piazza.
Physical Address: 2725 Old Greenville
Hwy (SC88), Central, SC 29630
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Grounds
Rental Rates
2009
BASIC
RENTAL PACKAGE - Basic
Rental Fee includes the use of 1) the grounds for
both the wedding ceremony and/or reception for eight
continuous hours on the day of the event including
time for set-up/decorating and clean up afterwards,
2) a small on-site catering prep kitchen on the ground
floor, 3) dressing area on the ground floor for the
bridal party and 4) opening the House Museum during
the event for wedding guests to tour through, 5) complimentary
hour for a wedding rehearsal on the day before the
event, if wedding will be on-site, and 6) complimentary
hour for a wedding portrait sitting prior to the event.
Basic
Rental fees are based on a sliding scale depending
on the number of guests anticipated. *
- Up
to 150 Guests: $1,000
- 150
- 250 Guests: $1,100
- 250 - 300 Guests: $1,200
- 300
- 400 Guests: $1,400
Security Deposit: An additional $500
refundable security deposit is required to cover any
damage, over-run of time, or extra clean-up. The security
deposit minus and extra charges will be returned within
30 days after the event.
FULL
SERVICE PACKAGE
- In addition to the basic rental package,
we can arrange for most of your wedding needs including
any combination of the following so that bride can personalize
her wedding with minimum effort: certified wedding planner,
wedding officiant, chairs, tables, linens, tents, dance
floor, etc. Tents are recommended in case of inclement
weather and to provide a base for extra lighting if
needed. The cost of the Full Service Wedding Package
is dependent on the items desired and will be developed
on request.
Catering
services are not provided on site but can be arranged
by the bridal party through our preferred caterers
or caterers of the bride's choice.
Small Events/Weddings -
Fees for the use of the grounds for small events (less
than 50 guests) requiring no more than 5 hours is
available at the rate of $125/hour with a 3 hour minimum.
Photo
Session Only:
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$35 for outside photo sitting
- $45
for both inside and outside photo sitting
*
These rates are effective for 2009 events only. Additional
hours (max.of 2) can be scheduled in advance at the
rate of $125 per hour but the event must be concluded
by 11 PM. Please request a copy of lease agreement for
full details. Certain restrictions may apply to indoor
photo sessions.
Membership
Discount: Members
of the Pendleton Historic Foundation receive a 10%
discount on rental rates, i.e., rental fee for a wedding
with up to 150 guests would be only $900. Membership
opportunities are available for individuals, families,
or patrons. Please check the membership section of
this web site for details.
Event
Calendar: Our wedding season is April
- July and September - October. Saturday wedding dates
in the Fall are dependent on Clemson University home
football schedule since Woodburn is located on the
main traffic route to the stadium. Friday evening
wedding dates are offered as an alternative. Please
consult our calendar through the link below to determine
if your desired date is available. http://calendar.yahoo.com/ashtabulawoodburn
Contact:
For further information on renting the grounds or to
tour the site, please contact Jackie Reynolds
at the Pendleton Historic Foundation. Cell Phone: 864-650-0003
or e-mail: weddings@pendletonhistoricfoundation.org.
Local
Hotels for Out-Of-Town Guests: There are a
number of hotels located in the City of Clemson (4 miles
away) and I-85 Exit 19 (9 miles away) which offer reduced
rates for blocks of rooms to accommodate your out-of-town
guests.
| Bride
in parlor - Woodburn |
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| Portrait
by Ammons Portrait Studio - Pendleton |
| Wedding
Couple at Ashtabula |
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| Photograph
by Ammons Portrait Studio - Pendleton |
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| Wedding
at Woodburn Carriage House Photograph by Ammons
Portrait Studio - Pendleton |
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| Wedding
portrait in Ladies Parlor - Ashtabula |
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Last
updated September 22, 2008- Pendleton Historic Foundation,
an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Pendleton Historic Foundation
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