Why Choose Aurora Farms?
Beauty, Versatility, Affordability (compared to most other venues in Upstate, SC… when comparing venue WITH our full wedding planner + our photography + our decor + a caterer of YOUR choosing!).
Whether you choose the venue only or create a custom package, every rental includes:
Full Wedding Planning & Day of Coordination!
Did you know the average price of a full wedding planner is $3988? (click here for current stats) and download our flyer with full details of what we include. See summary below:
Unlimited emails/texts/calls to coordinate event from the time you book
Coordinating with vendors for wedding day details
Up to 12 hours day of ceremony coordination
One-hour rehearsal direction (typically 10-11 a.m. morning before)
Custom timeline for ceremony and reception
Custom reception table layout
Help with decorating & cleanup
Two in person meetings at Aurora Farms to go over layout and décor
A 2nd coordinator to help run the wedding day as needed
Venue
A full day (9 a.m. to 11 p.m.), with only one wedding per day so we can focus on you
Three ceremony locations: outside at lighted willow trees, inside main side (up to 250 seated guests), inside fireplace side (up to 120 seated guests)
Up to 250 white Chiavari chairs (inside only)
Bench seating for up to 250 (for outdoor ceremonies)
Your choice of vendors with no catering/bar minimum spend [professional bartender & security required with any alcohol service for an additional fee of $150]
Eight farmhouse tables (four 5’ sweetheart tables and four 7.5’ long)
Folding tables: 8 - 72” rounds; 12 - 60” rounds; 25 - 8’ longs; 10 - cocktail (31.5”W x 43.5”H); 1 - 5’ long; 2 - 6’ long; 30” white scalloped cake table; 2 double-tiered white 48” tables
Full heating and air conditioning
Separate bride and groom rooms
Full commercial kitchen that includes: 6-burner range, convection oven, warming unit, refrigerators, ice machine, dishwasher, freezer, microwave, coffee pots, pots, pans, serving dishes/utensils, drink dispensers, cake stands (white, gold, silver, and rustic), and much more
Fireplace – floor to ceiling
Use of a wide range of ceremony and/or reception décor
Sound system (inside only; wireless microphone & speakers for Bluetooth playlists and/or CDs)
Extra large patio with armed patio chairs for 40
Fire pits (2) (firewood not provided)
Propane patio heaters (5) (fall/winter months)
Patio umbrellas (6)
Industrial size outdoor fans (2) for patio in summer months
Front parking lot to backyard handicapped accessible (all one level)
Free parking for 100 cars, including 4 handicapped parking spaces
Bar (45” tall, 60” wide; for use inside or outside)
Optional ceremony and/or reception backdrops:
Cross
Square
Circle
Double triangles
NEW: Optional guest house next door, sleeping up to 22! See OAK VIEW INN page here for full details.
The Venue & FULL Wedding Planning + Day of Coordination
Saturday Weddings
Prime Months: $9950 (March - June; September - November)
Off-Season Months: $8950 (July, August, December, January, February)
Friday/Sunday Weddings
Prime Months: $9450 (March - June; September - November)
Off-Season Months: $8450 (July, August, December, January, February)
See comprehensive list above for all that is included. Please contact us for weekday pricing. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Music stops by 10 p.m.; exit by 11 p.m.)
Photo credit: H.G. Photography
The Extras
In addition to the venue & full planner, you can choose to add our preferred photographer, Holly Goshorn of H.G. Photography. See her package details here.
Be sure to ask about our other suggested vendors, many of whom have discounted packages available specifically to Aurora Farms couples. This will help make your planning a breeze!
NOTE: All photos this page courtesy of H.G. Photography.
OPTIONAL: Add mismatched china, water goblets, silverware, and white linen napkins to any package for $3.50/person.
