The Space
Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens is a sophisticated, historic wedding venue in Spartanburg, South Carolina, built in 1913 and offering a beautiful outdoor setting for weddings of all sizes, from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations. The inn’s four acres provide seven distinctly unique indoor and outdoor settings, decorated with trees of grandeur, formal English and colorful perennial gardens, and romantic Roman baths. As the only historic estate in the area offering overnight accommodations, Clevedale gives couples a genuinely gracious, all-in-one destination. That combination of a 1913 historic inn, four acres of gardens, and on-site lodging makes Clevedale a distinctive Spartanburg choice. For couples who want a sophisticated, garden-filled wedding with formal English gardens, romantic settings, and on-site lodging in Spartanburg, Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens is a memorable and gracious choice.
Capacity & Layout
Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens offers seven distinctly unique indoor and outdoor settings across its four acres, giving couples remarkable range for the ceremony and reception. Conrad’s English Knot Garden and Courtyard feature English boxwoods and a crepe myrtle canopy, the Ivy and Jasmine Arbor offers fragrant Confederate Jasmine vines, and a stone courtyard is ideal for outdoor nuptials, while ceremonies have also taken place indoors or on the expansive front porch. That variety lets couples pick the garden or indoor setting that fits their vision, exchanging vows in a formal garden before celebrating elsewhere on the grounds, giving the day a natural flow with a genuine weather plan. The 1913 historic estate, with its gardens of grandeur, gives every part of the celebration a sophisticated, romantic character. That combination of seven distinct settings, formal English gardens, a stone courtyard, and an expansive porch suits weddings from intimate to larger, keeping the celebration gracious and connected from the ceremony through the reception in Spartanburg.
Amenities
Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens pairs its garden setting with genuinely personal, all-inclusive amenities. Managed by a loving couple, Pontheolla and Paul, the inn offers all-inclusive packages tailored to fit each couple’s budget and event size, bringing a warm, personal touch to every wedding, and as the only historic estate in the area offering overnight accommodations, it lets the wedding party and guests stay right on the property for a true getaway. The 1913 estate, the formal English and perennial gardens, the crepe myrtle canopy, the jasmine arbor, and the romantic Roman baths give photographers a sophisticated, garden-rich range of backdrops that need little added decor. For the entertainment, the inn’s indoor spaces and garden settings give a wedding DJ characterful spaces to build sound and lighting into, so the reception stays lively amid the gardens of a historic Spartanburg estate.
Location & Getting There
Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens sits on four acres in Spartanburg, South Carolina. That location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay right at the inn, and guests coming from Spartanburg, Greenville, and the surrounding Upstate area have a short drive, while Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is a short drive for anyone flying in. The location keeps everything convenient and easy to plan around, and the inn’s own accommodations keep lodging simple. Yet the estate’s 1913 architecture, formal English gardens, and romantic settings give the celebration a sophisticated, gracious feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic garden inn with a convenient Spartanburg location is a big part of what draws couples to Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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