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Overnight Wedding Experiences Designed as a Retreat
Château Amelia offers destination-style weddings hosted as overnight wedding experiences, allowing couples and their closest people to gather, celebrate, and stay together in one place.
- Up to 100 event guests
- Up to 16 overnight guests
- Offered as all-inclusive or coordinated overnight experiences
A Destination Wedding that Slows Time
Your destination wedding isn’t just an event — it’s a shared experience.
Couples seeking wedding venues with lodging near Greenville, SC often choose overnight celebrations so they can focus on connection, presence, and ease. At Château Amelia, your wedding unfolds at a calmer pace, with time to arrive, settle in, and truly enjoy the people around you.
Overnight weddings allow space to:
- Arrive and gather without pressure
- Host rehearsal dinners or welcome gatherings
- Avoid late-night driving
- Enjoy a wedding day that flows naturally
- Wake up together the next morning
This is a destination wedding that feels intentional, unhurried, and deeply personal.
Choose Your Overnight Wedding Experience
Château Amelia overnight celebrations and may be reserved in one of two ways:
All-Inclusive Overnight Wedding
A fully hosted experience where planning, design, coordination, and core wedding vendors are thoughtfully provided — ideal for couples who want everything handled in one cohesive process.
Coordinated Overnight Wedding
A professionally coordinated experience that provides structure, flow, and estate exclusivity while allowing couples to bring in their own vendors.
Both options include exclusive overnight access to the estate, flexible timelines, and on-site lodging for up to 16 guests.
What Makes Château Amelia Ideal for Destination Weddings
- Private, historic estate wedding venue in South Carolina
- Multiple ceremony and reception locations in one place
- Flexible overnight and weekend timelines
- Space for rehearsal dinners and welcome gatherings
- Indoor and outdoor celebration options.
- Exclusive use of the estate throughout your stay
- Calm, well-paced flow supported by professional coordination
Ceremony & Celebration Spaces
Choose the setting that best reflects your vision:
- Garden lawn with custom arbor
- Enchanted forest wedding ceremony, a quiet and immersive setting
- Rustic-elegant barn for receptions
- Cocktail patio with bistro lighting
- Multiple getting-ready suites
Each space flows naturally into the next, allowing your celebration to unfold seamlessly over the course of your stay.
On-Site Lodging & Estate Details
- Historic Victorian mini-mansion and modern-rustic event barn
- Accommodates up to 16 overnight guests
- Tables, chairs, and linens included
- Arbor, draping, décor props, rolling bar & beverage cooler
- Sound system and microphone
- Full commercial kitchen access
- Setup and cleanup of venue furnishings
- BYOB permitted
- Dog-friendly property
Layouts are customized based on your guest count and celebration style.
The Destination Wedding Experience
- Wake up surrounded by the people who matter most.
- Sip coffee on the porch.
- Walk the gardens.
- Celebrate without watching the clock.
From rehearsal to farewell, a destination wedding at Château Amelia feels relaxed, meaningful, and entirely your own.
Who Our Destination Weddings Are Best For
- Couples planning a wedding weekend experience
- Out-of-town guest lists
- Intimate to mid-size celebrations
- Couples who value time, connection, and ease
- Those wanting a destination feel without overwhelming logistics
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Ready to Begin Your Overnight Wedding Experience?
Frequently Asked Questions About Destination Weddings
What is a Destination Wedding at Chateau Amelia?
Destination weddings at Château Amelia are hosted as overnight wedding experiences, allowing couples and their closest guests to gather, celebrate, and stay together on one private estate. These weddings are designed to unfold over time rather than within a single day at one of the premiere wedding venues with Lodging in South Carolina.
Who Destination Weddings at Chateau Amelia Are Best For
Château Amelia destination weddings are best for couples planning a wedding weekend experience, hosting out-of-town guests, or seeking a destination feel without complex travel logistics. They are ideal for intimate to mid-size celebrations of up to 100 guests.
What's Included in a Destination Wedding
Destination weddings at Château Amelia include exclusive estate access, multiple ceremony and reception locations, professional coordination, flexible timelines, and on-site lodging for up to 16 overnight guests. Couples may choose between all-inclusive overnight weddings or coordinated overnight weddings with their own vendors.
Where Destination Weddings Take Place
Destination weddings take place across Château Amelia’s historic estate, including the enchanted forest ceremony site, garden lawn, modern-rustic barn, cocktail patio, and getting-ready suites. All spaces are located in one private setting near Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina.
Length of a Destination Wedding Stay
Most destination weddings include a one-night overnight stay, with the option to add an additional night to create a full wedding weekend. Overnight celebrations may include the night before the wedding, the night of the wedding, or both.
What are the check-in and out times?
Exact check-in and check-out times are confirmed during booking, but generally look something like this:
If you stay the night before your wedding:
- Check-in is typically 2:00 PM the day prior
- You’ll be on-site early the morning of your wedding for getting ready
- Departure from the venue is by 10:00 PM on your wedding night
If you stay the night of your wedding:
- Arrival at the venue is typically 10 AM - 12 PM on your wedding day
- Overnight stay follows the celebration
- Check-out from both the venue and lodging is 10 AM - 12 PM the following morning
If you stay the night before and the night of your wedding (a 2 night stay)
- Arrival at the venue is typically 2:00 PM on the day prior to your wedding day
- Your wedding happens the next day
- Check-out from both the venue and lodging is 10:00 AM the following morning after your wedding.
How Many Guests Can We Host?
Up to 100 wedding guests, depending on layout and package selection. And up to 16 overnight guests in the Victorian mini mansion.
What Ceremony and Reception Spaces are Available?
Lawn, forest, barn interior, and cocktail patio spaces are all available for destination/overnight weddings.
Can we bring our own vendors??
Yes. Overnight weddings at Château Amelia may be booked as either a Coordinated Wedding (bring your own vendors with our professional coordination) or an All-Inclusive Wedding (vendors provided) for your South Carolina Wedding. Our team will help guide you toward the option that best fits your vision. We can also customize a package if you want something between coordinated and all-inclusive.
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Château Amelia is a destination wedding venue in Upstate South Carolina, conveniently located near Greenville, Spartanburg, and Columbia. Our estate is designed for couples seeking a relaxed wedding weekend surrounded by natural beauty and thoughtful hospitality.
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258 N Main Street, Cross Hill, SC 29332 | Text: 864-790-1700
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