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Southern Celebrations at Collins Grove

story by Erin Daniel Set on 18 acres, tucked behind a canopy of pecan and oak trees, lays Florence’s newest event venue, Southern Celebrations at Collins Grove!

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This property boasts charm and elegance from every angle! Whether you’re looking for the perfect place to host an intimate tea party, a baby shower, corporate event or a fairytale wedding, this venue is perfect for your special day and sure to be an unforgettable experience for you and your guests! As you drive up to the house, a lush green grove landscaped with beautiful, shaded trees greets you. Once you turn the bend that leads up to this southern-style home, the colossal columns covering the front porch welcome you, giving off all the Charlestonesque vibes! Inside the home, you’ll find ornate molding, wainscoting, fireplaces, and chandeliers - all of the enchanting details that will add elegance to your upscale event! Erin Daniel Photography

Erin Daniel Photography

To see more of what this gorgeous venue has to offer, you can visit their website at: www.southerncelebrations.com.

To contact and book your next event at Collins Grove, call 843.773.6267 or send a message via Facebook!

Jeremy, Kendra, Dylan, Hannah and Caroline

Kendra and Jeremy Collins, owners of Collins Grove, are designing this space with you, your guests, and your event vendors in mind. In the past, Kendra helped brides find their dream gown at the bridal shop she worked in throughout college, which eventually segued into wedding planning and coordinating. After years of firsthand insight and learning from all perspectives, the experience that she has gained over the past 16 years from event planning has served as the perfect foundation to successfully run a venue! Jeremy currently owns, Party In A Tent, a rental company for wedding tents and supplies based here in Florence. With over ten years of experience in this industry, he is also well versed in weddings, perfectly complementing Kendra’s expertise! Together, they are ready to bring life to any bride and groom’s vision for their special day! If you’re planning on having your wedding here, take note that there is plenty of space for a bride and her bridal party to get ready for her big day! A huge westernfacing window on the back of the bridal suite is perfect for photographers seeking natural light for their photos! The bathroom for this space will also be equipped with vanity counters and lighting, which will be the perfect prep area for hair and makeup. On the back of the property, you’ll find a pretty pool nestled in the brick courtyard, which leads over to the groom’s quarters! The Gentleman's Quarters is equipped with an outdoor fireplace, bar, poker table, seating areas, and games to keep all the guys occupied on the wedding day until it’s time for the ceremony to begin! Collins Grove will feature a prep kitchen with space for your caterers to work out of the day of your event. There is also kitchen access for the bride and her guest if they choose to stay on the property the night before the wedding. That space can also be used for light meal prep, such as warming or assembling. Bar areas throughout the space are convenient for guests to refresh their drinks and make hosting a breeze. This property offers different ceremony and reception locations, making various layouts for events possible! It’s conveniently located off of I-95 and just down the road from newly built hotels, making it the perfect location for any event where family might be traveling in from out of town and needing a place to stay nearby!

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