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Seibels House and Garden

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Seibels House and Garden

 

Lush gardens and Columbia’s oldest building combine for an unprecedented historic event venue in the heart of the Robert Mills Historic District. Multiple spaces with unique character – in the gardens and inside the house – allow flexibility for any type of event. From the most intimate of ceremonies to the grandest of celebrations, the Seibels House and Garden is a venue unlike any other. Learn more about the history of this site.

Amenities & Capacity

    • First-floor interior space of 3 rooms with their own fireplaces and mantels
    • Striking 1920’s era black and white tiled sunroom
    • 2 covered porches and 1 open air porch
    • Ceremony garden with trellises and fountain
    • Bridal suite with private restroom
    • Catering prep kitchen
    • Complimentary tables and chairs for indoor use
    • 2 restrooms and a coat room
    • Access to wireless internet and electricity throughout interior and gardens
    • Handicap accessible ramp available upon request
    • HC staff on-site for duration of event


    Capacity: 350 indoor and outdoor
    Indoor capacity of 80 seated, 150 standing

  • SH exterior
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    Seibels Wedding Reception

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Booking Information

Click here to request more information about renting one of our properties. You can also contact our rental department at 803.252.7742 x 11 or email us at rentals@historiccolumbia.org.

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Historically Ever After

Seibels: A Hot New Bridal Shoot Destination?

Seibels House and Garden isn’t just a great venue for your wedding and reception, they’re also an idyllic spot for bridal portraits, as well. We’re delighted to share with you Avis Washington’s recent bridal portraits with you. Avis’s pictures make great use of the neo-classical interior space at Seibels. During the spring, an...

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