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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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington 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:
Weddings
Bridal Showers
Bridal Portraits
Rehearsal Dinners
Corporate Events
Much More!
The Top Wedding Venue in Lexington, 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 Lexington'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 Lexington.
What Sets Abney Hall Apart from Other Wedding Venues in Lexington?
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 Lexington, 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.
Abney Hall Pro Tip:
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 Lexington, 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.
Abney Hall Pro Tip:
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 Lexington, 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.
Abney Hall Pro Tip:
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 Lexington, 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.
Abney Hall Pro Tip
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.
The Premier Corporate Event Venue in Lexington, 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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Lexington among SC counties with highest 2023 human trafficking numbers
Emily Okonhttps://www.lexingtonchronicle.com/stories/lexington-among-sc-counties-with-highest-2023-human-trafficking-numbers,82492
Attorney General Alan Wilson’s (center-right) along with his office’s Community Outreach Subcommittee (chaired by Lexington’s Pam Imm, center-left) launched the human trafficking education effort TraffickProofSC in July of last year.ProvidedPosted Thursday, February 1, 2024 2:05 pm emily@lexingtonchronicle.comThe state Attorney General's Office has released its annual 2023 Human Trafficking report, and Lexington ...
Attorney General Alan Wilson’s (center-right) along with his office’s Community Outreach Subcommittee (chaired by Lexington’s Pam Imm, center-left) launched the human trafficking education effort TraffickProofSC in July of last year.
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Posted Thursday, February 1, 2024 2:05 pm
The state Attorney General's Office has released its annual 2023 Human Trafficking report, and Lexington County’s numbers are the fifth-highest in South Carolina.
The report highlights the five counties in S.C. with the highest volumes of human trafficking hotline calls. Greenville and Horry tied for the highest number, with Charleston in second, Richland and Spartanburg tied for third, Aiken in fourth and Lexington and Orangeburg counties tied for fifth.
The report is released annually in January, which is recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Attorney General's office released the report during a press conference on Columbia College’s campus Jan. 11, which is national Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
"Almost every victim never expects to be a victim until they are a victim,” state Attorney General Alan Wilson said. “Please don't assume your child is above being preyed upon or don't assume you're above being preyed upon.”
The state Law Enforcement Division had 357 open human trafficking cases in 2023, down from 440 the year prior.
Despite open cases being down, the number of people involved has only increased. Cases included 468 people total, 460 minors and 38 adults, compared to 416 total victims in 2022.
“Human trafficking doesn’t just happen to kids and it’s not like the movies,” said Pam Imm, chairperson of the Attorney General’s Office’s Community Outreach Subcommittee. She is also a community psychologist who works with LRADAC, the state-designated alcohol and drug abuse authority covering the counties of Lexington and Richland, and serves as board chair for Lexington’s Courage Center, the Midlands’ first recovery community organization supporting youth 14-26 struggling with substance abuse and their family members.
“My job is to help people understand what trafficking actually looks like.”
Not all human trafficking reports are in regard to sex trafficking, the report notes.
“The data also shows that while situations of suspected sex trafficking are being reported at a higher rate, the number of likely victims are higher for labor trafficking than sex trafficking,” the report states.
The state's human trafficking task force was mandated in 2012, and it includes multiple state agencies with more than 1,100 members receiving communications.
“A good model for what we're doing is we're increasing community awareness that can lead to community concern,” Imm said.
The task force breaks down into 12 subcommittees, an advisory council and 10 regional task forces.
The task force has received $1.2 million in recurring funds from the state General Assembly. During the press conference on Jan. 11, Wilson said he plans to ask for more than $10 million to open shelters and promote awareness campaigns.
“We intend to increase the number of shelters available to child human trafficking victims,” he said.
The report highlighted the task force’s various efforts, including the launch of TraffickProofSC, a statewide effort launched in July 2023. In partnership with SCETV Public Radio, the state started the series of free age-appropriate educational videos and curriculum designed for middle and high school students.
More than 3,000 backpacks with school supplies were given to students around the state to promote this initiative in July.
TraffickProofSC is the first state-wide trafficking prevention effort in S.C.
“TraffickProof is actually quite exciting,” Imm said. “It’s a big deal for the task force.”
The curriculum gives an overview on what human trafficking is, along with instruction in staying safe online and education on labor trafficking and sex trafficking.
The program is in the process of being piloted in a Richland County school, according to Imm.
“All the task forces, the regional task forces will continue to do some planning around community awareness, community concern and community action,” she said.
If you or someone you know is looking for help in the case of human trafficking, you can call the confidential National Human Trafficking hotline at (888) 373-7888.
A new Lowes Foods grocery store is coming to this growing Midlands area. Check out where
Chris Trainorhttps://www.thestate.com/news/local/article284364929.html
A new grocery option is headed to a fast-growing area of Lexington County.Lowes Foods, the North Carolina-based grocery chain that has stores across the South and the Midlands, will open a new location in the Red Bank area, according to a news release from the company.The store will be located near the northeast corner of South Lake Drive and Platt Springs Road. It will be the anchor of the under-development Platt Springs Crossing mixed-use retail project, according to a release from NAI Columbia.A construction timeline ...
A new grocery option is headed to a fast-growing area of Lexington County.
Lowes Foods, the North Carolina-based grocery chain that has stores across the South and the Midlands, will open a new location in the Red Bank area, according to a news release from the company.
The store will be located near the northeast corner of South Lake Drive and Platt Springs Road. It will be the anchor of the under-development Platt Springs Crossing mixed-use retail project, according to a release from NAI Columbia.
A construction timeline for the new Lexington County location hasn’t been determined, Lowes said.
There already are several Lowes locations in the Midlands, including on Augusta Highway near Lexington High School, on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, on Chapin Road in Chapin, on Forest Drive in Forest Acres and on Forum Drive in northeast Columbia. Aside from their staple grocery offerings, Lowes Foods stores are known for their Boxcar Coffee Co. coffee shops, Beer Den craft beer bars, and Smokehouse meat counters, among other options.
The South Lake Drive and Platt Springs Road areas have continued to see commercial growth in Red Bank.
For instance, on Tuesday a new Lizard’s Thicket restaurant opened at 1772 South Lake Drive, right next to a Walmart store and a PopShelf location.
And there’s the aforementioned Platt Springs Crossing project that is being developed at Platt Springs Road and Old Orangeburg Road. Announced in 2023, that project encompasses nearly 60 acres in Red Bank. It will ultimately include a host of commercial businesses, as well as a residential component, developers have said. Among other things, a Whataburger has plans to go on the Platt Springs Crossing site, as does a Tidal Wave Auto Spa car wash and a Panda Express Chinese restaurant.
The coming development is across the street from a Publix grocery store, as well as a Chick-fil-A that opened in 2022 and a Wendy’s that opened in August 2023.
This story was originally published January 18, 2024, 8:53 AM.
Where’s the beef?
In Red Bank, actually.
A new Wendy’s restaurant recently opened its doors in the Red Bank area of Lexington County. The latest location of the well-known chain — where you can pick up burgers, breakfast and, of course, a Frosty — is located at 5419 Platt Springs Road. The restaurant has a modern design and a covered outdoor patio for dining.
The Platt Springs Road Wendy’s is open from 6:30 a.m. to midnight, according to a message on its roadside sign Tuesday morning.
There are more than 6,500 Wendy’s stores in operation across the globe, according to the company’s website. With the newest addition in the Red Bank area, there are now 19 Wendy’s locations in the Midlands area.
The new Wendy’s on Platt Springs Road is the latest example of growth in that corridor. A new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened last year at 5465 Platt Springs, directly in front of a Publix grocery store. In June, an Express Oil and Tire Engineers location opened right beside the Chick-fil-A, at 5449 Platt Springs. And, earlier this year, developers announced plans for a more than 60-acre mixed-use development directly across the road from the Publix shopping center, at the intersection of Platt Springs Road and Old Orangeburg Road.
Lexington County has continued to see growth across several decades. Census statistics show the county’s population has swelled from 167,000 in 1990 to 300,000 in 2021.
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Town of Lexington swears in first female mayor
Sam Shapirohttps://www.wistv.com/2023/12/05/town-lexington-swears-first-female-mayor/
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Voters in Lexington made history last November when they elected former town council member Hazel Livingston as the town’s first female mayor. On Monday, she was officially sworn in.“I felt like it was the right time for me to step in and run for Mayor,” Livingston said.Livingston is no stranger to implementing change in Lexington, having served on the town council for the last 25 years. She also has served as Mayor Pro Tem since 2004.She hopes continuing to serve her community i...
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Voters in Lexington made history last November when they elected former town council member Hazel Livingston as the town’s first female mayor. On Monday, she was officially sworn in.
“I felt like it was the right time for me to step in and run for Mayor,” Livingston said.
Livingston is no stranger to implementing change in Lexington, having served on the town council for the last 25 years. She also has served as Mayor Pro Tem since 2004.
She hopes continuing to serve her community in this new role inspires younger generations to follow in her footsteps.
“They are our future generations; they are what tomorrow holds for us,” Livingston said adding, “I think it’s important they’re involved in the beginning (and) learning the processes we go through at Town Hall.”
While working on the town council, Livingston watched the town grow more than triple in size. She first plans to focus on traffic control and managing the growth of Lexington.
“It was about 7,000 people here (before), and now we’re at about 25,000, so growth is something we have got to manage properly,” Livingston said, adding, “With growth comes traffic issues (and) we’ve got to find solutions, money, and ways to fund the traffic.”
Mayor Livingston says another priority she has started to work on is building a strong foundation for communication between her and the town council. She says she’s already asked for their input on what to address first as they head into the new year.
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Lexington County releases new fireworks ordinance ahead of New Year’s Day
Jalen Tarthttps://www.wistv.com/2023/12/28/lexington-county-announces-new-fireworks-ordinance/
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington County Council passed a new fireworks ordinance this fall which says that no fireworks can be set off after 12:30 a.m. on Jan 1.Anyone who violates this ordinance could be fined as much as $150.”I’m sure it will have maybe some minimum effect on people who are planning on having late parties at night but as far as a large effect on our business, I’ll say it’ll be minimal,” said Andrew McKay, manager of Rodney’s Rockets in Lexington County.Ac...
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington County Council passed a new fireworks ordinance this fall which says that no fireworks can be set off after 12:30 a.m. on Jan 1.
Anyone who violates this ordinance could be fined as much as $150.
”I’m sure it will have maybe some minimum effect on people who are planning on having late parties at night but as far as a large effect on our business, I’ll say it’ll be minimal,” said Andrew McKay, manager of Rodney’s Rockets in Lexington County.
Across the Midlands, there are similar fireworks ordinances that are put in place for those ringing in the new year.
The City of Columbia’s Ordinance states no fireworks can be set after 1 a.m. and anyone violating the ordinance could be fined as much as $250 dollars for a second offense.
In Richland County, Fireworks can be set off until 1 a.m. Violators face a $500 fine for a first offense and as much as $1,000 for a third offense.
”The council had reviewed the policy, which there was no policy that really controls the use of fireworks,” said Lexington County Councilman Todd Cullum. “We decided that it would be best that the fireworks ordinance would be a part of our current standing noise ordinance, so we just amended the noise ordinance in order for us to hopefully be able to have some semblance of control [over] the use of fireworks.”
The county urges residents to be considerate to neighbors and to be mindful of celebrating New Year’s Day.
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