We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Essentia in April and had around 150 guests. We were…read morelooking for an affordable venue with amenities, but couldn't find any we liked until we found Essentia. With the price, we also got dance lessons which were a BIG help for our 1st dance! Starlina was so helpful and professional before and during the wedding! She made the whole wedding planning process so much easier. Choosing this venue for my big day was the best decision I made. Essentia was absolutely perfect and I would recommend Essentia to ANYONE for ANY occasion. The staff is amazing, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the decor is breath-taking.

I did not even want to give 1 star and this is why!:…read more The only things that this vendor provided were the two dance lessons included with the wedding contract and the initial consultation! When trying to pay for this venue, we hit some snags financially since I was in between jobs. I would call at least a week in advance to let her know if a payment would be delayed. (This only occurred twice) Even with the notice Starlina was very rude and not flexible at all. We tried to let that go, and we did. We did notice that she only seemed concerned after we paid. She was not friendly at all until she was paid in full. Then we wanted more dance lessons to show off. We forked out for those lessons too! When we realized our budget was getting out of hand we tried to reason with her. Now full disclosure here, yes in the venue contract it says no refunds. But here is our problem with that. We just let her know yesterday about our change in plans because of budget. Our wedding was not even going to be until October 2016 and we booked her in August of 2015. Well over a year in advance and we cancelled well in advance as well. She did not even want to do a refund even on the dance lessons, which no contract was ever signed saying we could not get our money back. (We only did 3 out of 10 lessons) What seemed so outrageous is that anytime we tried to schedule lessons, she was ALWAYS BOOKED!!! I would get off work at 5pm but we had our dances at 7:30pm. Then every time we talked to her or other customers it seemed she always had some kind of event going on almost all week! So we knew she had plenty of time to fill the day with another event and fill our unused lesson days with other people. The thing about all of this is that we were not even asking for all of it back, at the very least we only wanted half back. Plus, the 2 times I met her mother she would be rude to her in front of me. Be family and do what you do, but be professional in front of customers, no speaking down to your mother! Now she is mad about the review on Wedding wire and disputed it. Good luck because I will just do this every where else! Oh and before she tries to say she offered to help us with the dance lesson money back, she only did so after I told her I would post a review and let people know our experience! (I have the email to prove it!)

The venue is absolutely gorgeous - one of a kind feel for Greenville! Their staff went above and…read morebeyond to ensure that our family had an incredible event! I would highly recommend!

We just had my daughters wedding reception at Revel. We couldn't have asked for better folks to…read morework with! Absolutely a perfect night! Our guests have had nothing but positive things to say about the venue! Thank you!! Margarette Carter

The Grand Holland is a beautiful wedding venue. The business owner was so thoughtful and nice to…read morework with.

I didn't stay in any of the rooms, so I couldn't partake in any of those amenities. However! This…read moreis a gorgeous venue for a wedding. My husbands friend married inside the area with a beautiful staircase. The groomsmen and bridesmaids lined each side of the staircase, while the maid of honor and best man stood next to the bride and groom at the stop of the staircase with the officiant in the middle. There were chairs in rows at the bottom and at the banisters on both sides at the top where I was sitting there were chairs. Either way everyone had a good view of the lovely couple. It probably sat around 50 or 60 people. The reception took place I believe in the gazebo. It was beautiful with the hanging chandeliers. My only gripe is there were like 10-12 chairs at the tables. There should really only be 8 people sitting at a round table. Fortunately the grounds were so beautiful that people were sitting around the fountain outside and the chairs and tables around the gardens. The food was AWESOME! There were two stations with different food. I only tried one because after I had the shrimp and grits, there was no need for me to go to the other side. It came with a spring salad. Their ranch dressing was on point and so were the rolls that went along with it. They had servers taking up plates and glasses and serving cake. Towards the "dancing portion" of the evening they dimmed the lights and it was still really beautiful. I believe they had to use the house DJ??? If they did. He was all over the place with music. Temptations, soft rock, pop, Beyoncé, Sade, more soft rock. I don't know if this was at the request of the couple or if he was catering to the mixed crowd. It got a little better after dinner when he started playing more music that people could actually dance to. The bathroom was clean with good smelling soap and lotion. I mean all the little details were great. Even the lady who provided "What's happening next" after the ceremony... Where to go, how long stations would be open, etc. there was plenty of parking with barely any walking.... Which I needed considering how far along I am. If you're looking for a small to medium venue to hold a wedding or elegant affair, this is your place. Not sure how much it cost but I'm sure everyone walked away wowed by how everything was beautifully set up and put together. I believe when you use their place, you of course also get to stay there for the night for free.

We hosted a Welcome Dinner at Swanson's Warehouse the night before our wedding. We wanted this type…read moreof event in place of a more formal rehearsal dinner, because we wanted the all of our wedding invitees to get two nights together to eat, drink, and celebrate--Swanson's was a perfect spot! The contact at Swanson's was easy to work with. The event was affordable and casual yet intimate. We picked the caterer. We hosted this event on December 30th so the colorful string lights felt perfectly festive! And the signs of Greenville's past covering the walls were fun for the Greenville natives--it took them back! (Photographer: Julia Madden Sears)

Hipster much? It's pretty cool in here, though. They have a good sound, since it's basically one…read moreroom. There is canned beer of varying prices (starting with some $1 beer, including the classic PBR) up to fancier craft beer ($3, $5, or $7) and you can pay with a card. They don't have food but their very salty popcorn is free. Inside, walls are covered in "vintage" local signs, making for some good conversation pieces. There are a couple booths on the wall, but it's mostly standing room unless you borrow a camping chair. Outside it looks liike to you're walking into a garage, but it does look like they have parking (wish I saw it before paying at the lot around the corner. It's a cute, simple little venue, and the band we saw was fantastic! I'd come back dependIng on the band.

Our team at City BBQ, had the honor of catering a wedding here recently. An incredibly beautiful…read morevenue set on a gorgeous property! The venue team was fantastic with communication and super helpful in guiding us on where to park and unload. They have a designated vendor parking spot, which made unloading a breeze--a huge plus! Trash disposal was also quick and easy--we simply tied up the bags and placed them in the designated spot behind the building. Parking during the event was smooth with no issues at all. Most importantly, the venue staff were beyond kind and helpful, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable! And a special shoutout to Laura, the owner--she is the absolute sweetest! We can't wait to cater again at The Barn at Poplar Springs soon.

I wish I had more pictures of just the venue (without people) because it is beautiful!…read more It is very spacious, built in bar with working sink and fridge, beautiful bathrooms. We had a baby shower here and it was just gorgeous. There was an area outside where we set up cornhole and kicked a soccer ball around. There was a cute swing chair near the parking lot, and speaking with Mrs.Orndoff I learned there is a bridal cottage close by. Mr and Mrs Orndoff are amazing people and will take care of you! The Barn books very quickly, and rightfully so, it's a lovely place with beautiful just as beautiful as a vibe as it's view.

Amazing vennue, great drinks (try the lost horizon). shortrob sliders were do good. The band we saw…read morewas Randomonium. They are amazing!!!!!

This place is absolutely stunning! Modern decor yet with a vintage feel. It's so cozy and…read moreabsolutely perfect for a night of live music. They serve small plates and cocktails that you can place an order right from the QR code on your table. Your order comes out very fast from a friendly waitress. I tried a mocktail and the fried oysters and truffle fries, all were delish. I believe they are only open when special events happen, but definitely worth checking them out.