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Seibels House & Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Columbia, South Carolina

Weddings Elopements

Historic house from the 1790s that serves as a venue for weddings and other private events.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 50–98-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (803) 252-7742
  • Website historiccolumbia.org — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 10 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM
Thursday 10 AM–4 PM
Friday 10 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Seibels House & Garden in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌷 Formal Garden

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🏛️ Historic Estate 5 mentions

“This is apparently Columbia's oldest building, which now houses the Historic Columbia admin offices and can be rented for special occasions.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Seibels House & Garden — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“The wood floors, big windows, high ceilings, fireplaces, sun room and bridal suite were all beautifully appointed and well maintained.”

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Fountain / Water Feature

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💡 String Lights

“It's beautiful when lit up with torches and string lights.”

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🪑 Tables & Chairs Included

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 87 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 13 mentions

“The wood floors, big windows, high ceilings, fireplaces, sun room and bridal suite were all beautifully appointed and well maintained.”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“Daisha and Autumn were the rental coordinators we worked with throughout the planning process (from October- May) and they were both great!”

💡 string-light magic 2 mentions

“It's beautiful when lit up with torches and string lights.”

🧹 spotless & well-kept 4 mentions

“The venue was extremely easy to locate the beauty and the restoration of this building was in pristine condition and it hosts and it hosted almost a total of 90 guests.”

From the reviews

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Seibels House and it was a dream venue! If we could do it all over again I’d still pick Seibels House hands down! The historic home is basically a blank canvas to set up however you desire.

★★★★★ — Bailey, Aug 2024

My group decided to have a Bridgerton themed Tea Party in the garden and it was most exquisite; we had the best time! The venue was extremely easy to locate the beauty and the restoration of this building was in pristine condition and it hosts and it hosted almost a total of 90 guests.

★★★★★ — Tamisha, Aug 2024

Beautiful, I went here to visit to look for a wedding venue for my sister. The staff was so friendly and I really enjoyed my tour.

★★★★★ — Tyeneisha, Apr 2019

I went to a Holiday Social for a professional organization. The event space was nice and there was parking avaliable on the street. I think there may be a lot in the back too, but I'm not sure.

★★★★☆ — Lauren, Dec 2023

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Getting married at Seibels House & Garden

Seibels House & Garden 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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Corporate events & private parties at Seibels House & Garden

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Seibels House & Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Seibels House & Garden

1601 Richland St, Columbia, SC29201

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