The Space
Down a private drive lined with majestic live oaks, Taylor Plantation sits in a secluded spot on a pond, a setting the venue has offered since it was founded in 1998. Tara Gee, who grew up working in the events industry, has owned and operated the property since 2017, and has doubled the venue’s event bookings in the years since taking over, a track record that speaks to how the property has been run under her direction.
The indoor event space carries drapery and ornate finishes and features, giving the room a formal, dressed-up look rather than a bare hall couples have to decorate from scratch. Outside, the same live oaks and pond that frame the drive in continue around the grounds, so the property’s character is consistent whether guests are arriving, taking photos, or seated for the reception.
Capacity & Layout
Ceremony packages start from $500 and reception packages from $2,800, with tables and chairs included in that base price, so couples are not budgeting separately for basic rental furniture on top of the venue fee. The indoor space handles the formal program, drapery-dressed for dinner and dancing, while the grounds around the pond give a couple room for an outdoor ceremony before moving guests inside.
Large trees across the property and ample parking round out the layout, so guests are not competing for space to park on a property built around a pond and a private drive. The combination of a formal indoor room and an unhurried outdoor setting on the water lets a couple split their day between a natural ceremony backdrop and a more traditional indoor reception.
Amenities
Tables and chairs are included in both the ceremony and reception pricing, a straightforward inclusion that simplifies budgeting for couples comparing this venue against others that price rentals separately. The drapery and ornate finishes inside are part of the venue itself rather than an add-on package, so the room arrives already dressed for a formal event.
Plenty of parking is available on the property, worth noting given the secluded, private-drive setting where guests might otherwise wonder where to leave a car once they arrive. The live oaks and pond that define the grounds double as amenities in their own right, offering a natural photo backdrop that does not require any additional decor or rental to make use of.
Location & Getting There
The property sits in Lexington, South Carolina, reached by a private drive rather than a road-facing entrance, which sets the tone before guests even reach the pond and the live oaks. That secluded approach is part of what has kept the venue’s lowcountry plantation atmosphere consistent through more than two decades of operation under two different owners.
Indoors, the drapery and ornate finishes soften the room’s hard surfaces, which helps keep music from echoing sharply during toasts and dinner, so a DJ setup here can run at a comfortable, present volume without fighting a bare, reflective hall. Outdoors on the pond, sound has more room to travel, so ceremony audio benefits from speaker placement aimed carefully at the seated guests rather than out across the water.
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?
Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
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 retainer reserves your date.
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