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Robert Mills House and Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 285 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Columbia, South Carolina
1820s neoclassical mansion by architect Robert Mills, featuring period decor & parklike grounds.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (803) 252-7742
- Website historiccolumbia.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 12–1 PM |
| Sunday | 3–4 PM |
The setting
“Well preserved mansion designed by prolific 19th century architect Robert Mills.”
“Tours are offered regularly, providing insight into the history of the building that reflects the symmetrical Early Republic, Federalist architectural style.”
“The roses in particular are thoughtfully chosen.”
“I toured all four of the Historic Columbia houses, and I started with the Robert Mills house, though the Hampton Preston across the street is my favorite of all four.”
Amenities couples mention
“The roses in particular are thoughtfully chosen.”
What couples say again and again
“) There's a beautiful symmetry and curves to Mill's work (he's the architect, no one family actually lived there in the end, though it was used for other things.”
“One can find great deals on a stay at the Mills House, located in the heart of old Charleston.”
Getting married at Robert Mills House and Gardens
Robert Mills House and Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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