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Your wedding day. Without a doubt, it's one of the most significant events you will ever experience - when you and the love of your life officially seal the deal and get married. On this day, your friends and family will gather to celebrate the next step in your life. Photographers will be running around snapping photos, catering plates delicious food for guests to enjoy, and the DJ sets the mood for a night of fun and libation. You've worked extra hard to make everything look perfect and run smoothly. You have examined every moving part down to the tiniest detail. At the center of all your effort is your wedding venue in Georgetown, SC.

Your event space can mean the difference between an unforgettable event and an average occasion. Capturing your uniqueness as a couple is paramount to a memorable wedding. But, without the right venue location and staff, your unforgettable event can turn into a painfully average occasion. Fortunately, at Abney Hall, you won't ever have to worry about dingy reception spaces and crummy chow halls.

Constructed in Georgetown, SC, in 1962, Abney Hall is 15,000 square feet and sits on 500 acres of land, making it a large wedding venue unlike any other. Abney Hall was originally the home of Mrs. Josephine Abney, a Georgetown native who was a lifelong philanthropist. Mrs. Abney devoted much of her time and effort towards supporting charities, educational institutions, hospitals, and other noble efforts. Today, Abney Hall stands tall as a symbol of love, both in our community and for the couples who choose to get married here.

Abney Hall is an exclusive event experience unlike any other, surrounded by verdant forests and sparkling ponds. Our venue is a natural fit for several occasions, including:

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The Top Wedding Venue in Georgetown, SC

The beginning of your life starts at Abney Hall. With our team by your side, we can create the fairy tale wedding you have dreamed about since childhood. Whether you have 100 guests or 1,000, our waterfront ceremony locations and French-inspired courtyard are perfect for your big day. Celebrate in luxurious style surrounded by shady magnolia trees, a private forest, large ponds, and the beauty of Mother Nature. While our venue location and aesthetic have been praised far and wide, so too have the practical aspects of Abney Hall. Looking for a relaxing, comfortable spot for your bridal party to get ready in? We offer an entire floor in the Abney Hall residence to get the bridal party ready. Want to make your groomsman feel extra-special too? We've got a private, plush house just feet from a sparkling pond that is a proper hangout spot for the guys in your group.

To make life easier on you, we also offer Abney Hall as your go-to spot for rehearsal dinners. Why book an expensive restaurant or travel to another location when unmatched beauty and convenience are right at your fingertips? Abney Hall is just the place for that very important dinner the night before your big day. We are also happy to host your bridal shower at Abney Hall. Our venue makes for one of Georgetown's most unique bridal shower settings, where your family and friends can gather to give gifts and be merry before you walk down the aisle.

With such a large, magnificent house and a vast property, Abney Hall also makes for an unforgettable location for your bridal portraits and other wedding-related photography needs. Don't take our word for it - book a tour and see for yourself why so many new brides and grooms choose Abney Hall as their wedding venue in Georgetown.

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What Sets Abney Hall Apart from Other Wedding Venues in Georgetown?

You've already found the person you want to spend the rest of your life beside. The next step? Finding the perfect wedding venue for your ceremony, reception, and celebration of your lifelong commitment to one another. Remember, the backdrop for photos, dancing, eating, and all other activities will be at your wedding venue. That's why we work so hard to set Abney Hall apart from our competitors - so you and your guests can focus on love and living your new life while we work with your vendors and photographers to make your magic night a reality.

Here are just a few reasons why guests choose Abney Hall as their wedding venue in Georgetown, SC, along with some helpful tips from our experienced wedding venue staff:

Venue Size

Choosing the appropriate-sied venue for your desired guest count is a critical decision. A venue's capacity affects the number of people you need to consider having at your ceremony and reception. As you're first starting out, we recommend having a guest count in mind as you're searching for the right venue. Try to stick with that number. You may fall in love with a particular venue, but if its max capacity can't accommodate your guest count, it may be time to cross them off your list.

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Keep in mind that this is your big day. You shouldn't feel obligated to invite the college roommate you shared a dorm with for one semester. At the end of the day, your wedding venue should be one that can accommodate those closest to you. Abney Hall is equipped for both small and large weddings, consisting of 500 acres of forest, ponds, and lush natural beauty. Whether you want an intimate wedding with only your best friends or a grand ceremony with hundreds of people, we have the right amount of room to make you comfortable.

Location and Nearby Lodging

On your big day, you're likely to have friends and family traveling in from other parts of the state or country. These folks will need a place to stay during and even after your wedding. Accessibility and ease are important factors when it comes to choosing your wedding venue for both you and your guests.

Located in Georgetown, SC, Abney Hall is situated in a memorable, natural setting, giving your wedding a private vibe in the midst of Mother Nature. While we pride ourselves on having a secluded wedding event space, our venue is within an easy driving distance of hotels and vacation rentals.

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When you contact us for a tour, make sure to speak with our experienced venue manager about nearby hotels and shuttle service options. We understand that your guest's comfort and convenience are important, and we're happy to work with you to figure out the best way to get your guests to Abney Hall.

Venue Staff

At Abney Hall, our staff has earned its reputation as one of the industry's most friendly, accessible teams. We will provide you with a purpose-minded point of contact that can help answer questions relating to timelines, preferred vendors, and every aspect of your wedding. When you tour our wedding venue in Georgetown, SC, for the first time, we want you to feel like you have all the information you need to make an informed purchasing decision.

We would be happy to go over:
  • Venue Pricing
  • Ceremony Specifics
  • Reception Specifics
  • Catering Possibilities
  • Decorating Possibilities
  • Entertainment Options
  • Photography and Photo Opportunities
  • Venue Amenities
  • Bridal Party Needs
  • Groomsman Needs

At Abney Hall, our goal is to be your first resource when it comes to setting up and coordinating the details of your wedding day.

Decor

When it comes to your wedding's decor, you probably already have a few ideas in mind. We love it when our brides and grooms have a vision in mind because one of our greatest joys is turning that vision into a reality. At Abney Hall, our team is available to help you and your decorator fit, accent, and accommodate your fairy-tale wedding - whatever that may be.

Are you looking to dress up your wedding with decorations galore? Just want to add a few accents that tie into your preferred color palette? Abney Hall is versatile and ready to help however we are able.

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If you're thinking about bringing in your own greenery, lighting, floral pieces, and more, we recommend discussing your vision with us on your initial tour of our event space. That way, we can get a head start on making your big day exactly how you envision it.

Photo Opportunities

10 years from now, when you and your spouse are celebrating your anniversary, you will pull out photographs from your wedding and will reminisce about the unforgettable time you spent at Abney Hall. Your wedding photos will be with you forever, and as such, we work closely with you and your photographer to suggest extra-special photo op spots that you can only find on Abney Hall grounds.

From the grand staircase and French-inspired courtyard to our manicured gardens and lovely pond, there is no shortage of photo-op locations for your photographer to choose from. As one of the most popular wedding venues in Georgetown, SC, we have worked with dozens of photographers over the years.

Our experience has allowed us to cultivate a list of preferred photographers - all of whom have the talent to take your pictures to the next level in a setting they're familiar with. We encourage you to check out our gallery to get a sense of the scope of our wedding venue and gain inspiration from other happy couples.

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The gallery on our website is extensive but be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages as well. We keep our social pages updated with recent wedding photographs, giving you an incredible resource that you can use for your own photography purposes.

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The Premier Corporate Event Venue in Georgetown, SC

Abney Hall is known across the United States for our stunning weddings, but we also play host to some of the largest corporate events in South Carolina. Why choose a bland, lifeless meeting space when you can enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature coupled with a professional atmosphere? If you have an important team-building event or corporate conference that you have to coordinate, look no further than Abney Hall.

The epitome of class and style, our corporate event space is large, lavish, and chock-full of onsite amenities for you and your co-workers to enjoy. If your team needs a morale boost, don't bring them to the local Olive Garden for a cheap lunch. Treat them to a refreshing experience in our main dining room, where we can work with you to incorporate your catering options with the goals of your event.

When the hard work is done, and your team needs a breather, what better way to relax than with a quick dip in our pool? To burn off a little steam, head over to our brand-new tennis court - the perfect place to get some exercise in an ultra-private setting while you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Don't forget to bring your fishing poles for a couple of hours of fishing. There's even an opportunity to go hunting if you wish.

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If you're ready to learn more about Abney Hall as your wedding venue, don't hesitate to reach out. We would love to hear more about your plans, your vision, and your needs. We know that planning a wedding isn't easy. It takes time, attention to detail, and a whole lot of patience. Our goal is to help provide you with all the info you need to learn more about our venue. Once you decide on a date, we'll work closely with you and your vendors to craft a wedding experience that you will treasure for the rest of your life.

Our available dates for your big day are going quick, especially during peak seasons like spring and fall. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Latest News in Georgetown, SC

Welcome home Harriet: Statue unveiled in Georgetown for Harriet Tubman

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — On Saturday, the Georgetown community came together to unveil a statue that gave a glimpse into our country’s past.The sculpture is called “The Journey to Freedom.”...

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — On Saturday, the Georgetown community came together to unveil a statue that gave a glimpse into our country’s past.

The sculpture is called “The Journey to Freedom.” It's around 2,400 lbs. made of bronze and stands at Joseph Hayne Rainey Park in Georgetown.

It shows Harriet Tubman, a former slave known for helping many others escape slavery, saving a child.

"Tubman dreamed of only one thing: freedom, liberty, emancipation," said Marilyn Hemingway, CEO of Gullah GeeChee Chamber of Commerce.

Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland but was able to escape to Philadelphia.

She vowed to rescue her family who were still enslaved.

"After learning about the pending sale of her niece Kessiah Bowley and her two children James and Araminta, Harriet devised a daring plan to rescue them from an auction block in Cambridge, Maryland," Hemingway said.

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Tubman succeeded and eventually returned to Maryland 13 times and rescued about 70 slaves.

"Harriet proclaimed ‘I was the conductor on the underground railroad for 8 years, and I can say what most conductors can not, “I never ran my train off the tracks, and I never lost a passenger," Hemingway said.

After Tubman rescued her great nephew James Bowley, he settled in Georgetown and eventually served as a state representative and educator.

Tubman’s great, great, great grand-niece Ernestine Martin Wyatt said her selflessness is still making an impact.

"You need people in this world like her," Wyatt said.

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Wyatt hopes when people see this statue, they remember to help each other.

"And that’s what we have to do for one another. We have to pull each other and lift up one another. And that’s what she does," Wyatt said.

This statue will be in Joseph Hayne Rainey Park until Oct. 31.

New Georgetown Co. program to recruit heavy equipment operators, combat shortage

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A new apprenticeship in Georgetown County is working to combat staffing shortages found in one of the most essential jobs: Heavy Equipment Operations.Heavy Equipment Operators are the backbone for most operations in any state, city or county.They often run the most essential parts of any public works, landfill operation, construction or other entity.“This is a vital operation,” Georgetown County HR Director Walt Ackerman says. “One of the biggest parts of society is one ...

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A new apprenticeship in Georgetown County is working to combat staffing shortages found in one of the most essential jobs: Heavy Equipment Operations.

Heavy Equipment Operators are the backbone for most operations in any state, city or county.

They often run the most essential parts of any public works, landfill operation, construction or other entity.

“This is a vital operation,” Georgetown County HR Director Walt Ackerman says. “One of the biggest parts of society is one thing you cannot have, or have to have in order to have a society.”

In Georgetown County, their numbers are falling short.

“Between our landfill operation and public works, which does roads, ditches, cleaning, various projects, 27 total positions. Five total vacancies, which is significant,” Ackerman says. “And five people who are over retirement age with enough years to retire. They could literally walk out any day they choose.”

To combat the issue, they have created a new initiative to train and recruit potential HEO employees for the long haul.

A top-paying spot as an operator, which used to take eight years to achieve, could now belong to anyone within five.

“We hope everyone tops out. We want the most experience we can get,” Ackerman says.

As an apprentice in this program, you could learn and use up to 15 heavy equipment vehicles.

Each year of the program, after completing a list of tasks, you can move up to the next level HEO spot, which also increases your pay.

30-year-old Shatara Duncan is one of the first to join the program.

“I don’t think I would be able to it, I don’t think I can handle it, at one point I was like that. But the more I got to learn it, the more I got used to it.”

She says she needed a change in pace after years of working sit-down jobs.

“I worked in the scale house, the recycling area. I’ve basically been all over,” Duncan says.

As one of the only women currently working at Georgetown County landfill, she hopes the new initiative can encourage others to join the operations team.

“We want more females to join our team, we only have two of us,” Duncan says. “It’s worth it, it really is, for experience.”

Ackerman says the most important part is finding passionate people who also take the job seriously.

“It’s a busy operation we have. All kinds of folks from the public coming in and out. You really have to pay attention. Trash never stops. If you don’t remember anything else, trash never stops.”

To apply, all you need is to be 18-years-old and have valid driver’s license.

No former experience or education is required.

For more information, click here.

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Georgetown leaders demand answers, transparency on 17% utility bill increase

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCSC) - After a 17% utility rate adjustment increase went into effect over the summer, a local leader and former Georgetown council member say the reasons behind the increase are false.Former Georgetown City Councilmember Sheldon Butts and NAACP South Carolina State Conference Third Vice President Marvin Neil say the decision made by the current administration has lowered the quality of life for residents in the area.“The common man, woman, elderly person, veteran, that’s on fixed disability, canno...

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCSC) - After a 17% utility rate adjustment increase went into effect over the summer, a local leader and former Georgetown council member say the reasons behind the increase are false.

Former Georgetown City Councilmember Sheldon Butts and NAACP South Carolina State Conference Third Vice President Marvin Neil say the decision made by the current administration has lowered the quality of life for residents in the area.

“The common man, woman, elderly person, veteran, that’s on fixed disability, cannot afford that,” Butts says. “It’s just not feasible for individuals who are hardworking or those who are disenfranchised and low income.”

The 17% utility fee increase in the city includes city water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater and electric service fees, except stormwater, which is increased by 9.97%.

The City of Georgetown’s 2024 budget is $44.5 million, increasing $2.5 million from 2023.

“It makes more sense to increase taxes, property tax, but you can’t balance the budget by increasing electrical utilities. That just doesn’t work,” Neil says.

In the city of around 9,000 people, the budget over the last two fiscal years has increased by over $7 million.

“The city of Georgetown has a spending problem, that’s the problem,” Butts says. “It’s not a utility rate problem, it’s not solely an infrastructure problem. They have a spending problem.”

Georgetown’s Mayor Carol Jayroe said back in August that the city’s utility rates had not been raised since 2010.

But when looking back at past budgets, the city did increase utility rates in 2017 and 2019.

“That’s the bigger problem, every year increasing the budget,” Butts says. “At the end of the day, what services have been enlightened? What are the citizens of the city of Georgetown receiving from being increased?”

“There’s nothing to show for it,” Butts says.

Butts and Jayroe served together on the city council for four years prior to Jayroe taking office in 2022. He claims in the time they worked together, Jayroe never discussed or brought up any concerns about the budget or utility rates.

“I think over a four-year period, she would have made it known to somebody that she had a concern that would be critical to the increase that she’s imposed upon people this last fiscal year,” Butts says.

But now that the budget has already been approved, both Butts and Neil say the people of Georgetown deserve answers.

“It tells a story to the people. If they want change, they have to vote for that change,” Neil says.

“This is a people problem; this is a working-class people problem,” Butts says. “People who are trying to make a livable wage in the city of Georgetown, those people are the ones that are having the problem.”

The utility increases do not stop here. The city forecasts a 4% water and sewer utility rate increase through 2028, 7% electricity in 2025 and 4% electricity in 2026 until 2028.

Jayroe’s team has not yet responded to a request for comment.

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Guest column: Georgetown Main Street director weighs in on cultural district plans

As the city of Georgetown’s Main Street director, I would like to take the opportunity to set the record straight about the city of Georgetown’s Arts and Cultural Commission and our application for Georgetown to become a cultural district.There has been far too much misinformation, disinformation and outright falsehoods stated publicly in the last couple of weeks so please allow me to state the facts.In January of last year, before there was even a city arts commission, I initiated conversations with the South Carol...

As the city of Georgetown’s Main Street director, I would like to take the opportunity to set the record straight about the city of Georgetown’s Arts and Cultural Commission and our application for Georgetown to become a cultural district.

There has been far too much misinformation, disinformation and outright falsehoods stated publicly in the last couple of weeks so please allow me to state the facts.

In January of last year, before there was even a city arts commission, I initiated conversations with the South Carolina Arts Commission about becoming a member and becoming only the ninth cultural district in South Carolina. I knew city council was considering forming the city commission and felt comfortable that this could become a reality.

It is a long and arduous process to submit the application and all the supporting documentation, with several steps to be completed before we could even receive the actual application. A proposed cultural district had to be designed along with a list of arts and cultural assets. Once that was completed, a months-long process, an in-person visit from members of the South Carolina Arts Commission had to be scheduled. We had a great day-long visit with several members and received very beneficial feedback that allowed us to move forward.

We submitted the proposed cultural district and asset list. Included were multiple locations in the West End such as the Howard Center, West End Heritage Center, Mitney Project and much more. Initially we received pushback from the state commission because, by their regulations, the district had to be “walkable.” We went back and forth over a period of two months, with my insisting that we could not and would not create an Arts and Cultural District without including the West End of Georgetown. After the local visit, the state commission accepted our proposed district and asset list, with all West End locations included.

Finally, we arrive at the last part of the process, completing and submitting the actual application. There are seven separate parts to include two letters of support from community leaders, a two-page narrative describing Georgetown and its arts and culture, a strategic plan, a marketing plan, a budget and additional supporting collateral. We received wonderful letters of support from Mayor Jayroe and one of, if not the, leading members of the Gullah Geechee community in our state and beyond, Ron Daise, who submitted a letter to be included in our application package supporting our initiative.

One citizen at last month’s meeting urged council to deny the city’s submission of our application, saying there had been no public meetings or hearings. Over the last eight months we have had nine meetings of the arts commission — all public. At every one, this application was discussed. I have presented to city council three times in the last eight months with updates on our progress, all in public session.

On June 15, at its regular meeting, city council held a public hearing on the commission and on the proposed designation of a state cultural district. The make-up of the commission and district were action items. No members of the public commented at public comment or offered public input on the agenda items. Council passed the Resolution and approved the cultural district map and asset list unanimously. None of this has been done in secret or in the shadows. Our meetings are open to the public, as all city board and commission meetings are.

But, at the Oct. 19 regular meeting of city council, several people spoke in opposition to this arts and culture initiative, saying the West End was not represented. This was the first any of us had heard of any concerns. I have worked closely with some of the people who spoke. They have my personal cell number, yet not one phone call or text, no indication whatsoever that there were any concerns until the complete surprise at the Oct. 19 meeting.

To say the West End isn’t represented in the district would be laughable, but [this] is no laughing matter. These falsehoods were stated publicly, and city council then voted to deny our request to submit the application. I, along with the state commission, worked hard to ensure the West End and our cultural assets were represented, and convinced the state association to agree. The required two-page narrative is at least 50% devoted to the amazing accomplishments of the West End, Gullah Geechee history, and the achievements of the African-American community in the arts and cultural history of Georgetown. The Gullah Museum, the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, the Gullah Geechee Seafood Trail, The Green Book of South Carolina, the West End Heritage Center, the Gullah Preservation Garden, and the Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce are all prominently mentioned.

Our cultural assets belong to us all. The arts and cultural commission worked hard to ensure the city’s dedication to inclusion and diversity, as is evident in our application to the South Carolina Arts Commission. Becoming a cultural district opens up so many doors for us and will be a huge benefit to our city — the entire city. We look forward to continuing the process of completing and —hopefully — submitting our application to the state commission, and soon being designated as a cultural district in the state of South Carolina, which our whole community richly deserves.

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Bill Murray was spotted at a South Carolina restaurant. Here's why that's not surprising

While it certainly made someone's day to see the Ghostbusters star, seeing Murray along the South Carolina coast isn't as rare as seeing a ghost might be.GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Beloved actor and comedian Bill Murray made quite the impression Monday night when he stopped into Root in Georgetown, South Carolina for dinner."The legend!!" a Face...

While it certainly made someone's day to see the Ghostbusters star, seeing Murray along the South Carolina coast isn't as rare as seeing a ghost might be.

GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Beloved actor and comedian Bill Murray made quite the impression Monday night when he stopped into Root in Georgetown, South Carolina for dinner.

"The legend!!" a Facebook post from the restaurant reads. "We were super excited to have BILL MURRAY stop by for dinner tonight. Our sous chef Micah got an awesome picture with him. One of the funniest men on the planet is also one of the coolest!!"

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While it certainly made someone's day to see the Ghostbusters star, seeing Murray along the South Carolina coast isn't as rare as seeing a ghost might be. Murray owns a house in Charleston and co-owns the Charleston restaurant Harold’s Cabin.

Georgetown is about an hour north of Charleston.

The legend!! We were super excited to have BILL MURRAY stop by for dinner tonight. Our sous chef Micah got an awesome picture with him. One of the funniest men on the planet is also one of the coolest!! Do you have a favorite Bill Murray movie?

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