The Space
The Westin Poinsett is a grand, historic hotel wedding venue in the heart of downtown Greenville, offering couples timeless elegance and the full amenities of a luxury hotel. Built in 1924 and once known as Carolina’s Finest, the hotel was a hub for elites and celebrities such as Amelia Earhart and Bobby Kennedy, giving couples a setting rich with genuine glamour and history. The Westin Poinsett embodies all the elements that have made Greenville such an enticing destination, an air of elegant sophistication, timeless Southern hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere, all right in the middle of Main Street. That combination of a historic 1924 hotel, two grand ballrooms, and a prime Main Street location makes The Westin Poinsett a distinctive Greenville choice. For couples who want a grand, historic hotel wedding with elegant ballrooms, timeless glamour, and on-site lodging in the heart of downtown Greenville, The Westin Poinsett is a refined and memorable choice.
Capacity & Layout
The Westin Poinsett offers eight event rooms with a total of 9,669 square feet of event space, giving couples genuine flexibility, with the largest room holding up to 350 guests reception-style. The hotel features two historic ballrooms, along with a flexible and sophisticated pre-function space right next to the Gold Ballroom, and the Poinsett Ballroom comes with a large indoor veranda that can be used for a cocktail hour. The lobby level offers a bar area for lounging and mingling, giving guests comfortable spaces throughout the celebration. Couples can host the ceremony, cocktail hour on the veranda, and reception across the hotel’s grand rooms, and because the Westin is a full hotel in the heart of downtown, the whole wedding weekend can stay connected in one place. That combination of two historic ballrooms, flexible pre-function spaces, an indoor veranda, and a capacity scaling to 350 guests suits both mid-size and larger weddings, keeping the celebration grand and connected from the ceremony through the last dance.
Amenities
The Westin Poinsett pairs its historic glamour with the full amenities of a luxury hotel. The venue offers an array of dining options, from customized cocktail receptions to artisanal food stations and formal seated dinners, and its award-winning culinary and service team works with couples to design a day that surpasses their expectations. On-site guest rooms let the wedding party and guests stay right at the hotel, turning the celebration into an easy downtown weekend, with the Saturday-morning curb market just out the front door and Main Street Greenville steps away. The historic 1924 architecture, the two grand ballrooms, and the elegant public spaces give photographers a glamorous, timeless range of backdrops, and the hotel’s strong reviews consistently praise the staff, beautiful spaces, and all-inclusive service. For the entertainment, the enclosed ballrooms give a wedding DJ excellent structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the grand room and the dance floor stays lively within a historic, glamorous downtown Greenville hotel.
Location & Getting There
The Westin Poinsett sits right in the middle of Main Street in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. That central, walkable location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay right at the hotel, explore Greenville’s celebrated Main Street restaurants, shops, and the scenic Falls Park on the Reedy on foot, and reach everything easily, while Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is a short drive for anyone flying in. The vibrant downtown Greenville setting, with the Saturday-morning curb market just out the front door, gives guests plenty to enjoy around the wedding, and the hotel’s own rooms keep lodging convenient. Yet the hotel’s historic 1924 architecture and grand ballrooms give the celebration a glamorous, timeless feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic, luxurious hotel with a walkable Main Street location in downtown Greenville is a big part of what draws couples to The Westin Poinsett.
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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