FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
VENDORS
You are free to choose your own professional vendors for your event, but we highly recommend the professionals on our PREFERRED VENDOR LIST.
We ask that you make sure your vendors are aware of our vendor rules and responsibilities.
EVENT PLANNERS
Professional event planners are not required but are highly suggested. At the very least, there needs to be a single contact person for your event to coordinate details with our Venue Manager and with any event support staff.
CATERERS
You are welcome to use a caterer of choice, with approval from the Venue Manager.
MUSIC
We recommend DJs or smaller bands for most events, but we can accommodate large bands with proper planning. Please note that the use of stages is allowed but subject to additional fees.
ALCOHOL/BAR SERVICE
Client assumes all liability for alcohol served on the premises. If alcohol is served, clients are responsible for providing proof of, not only general liability insurance, but also alcohol-specific liability insurance. Click here for more info on event insurance requirements.
BUILDING CAPACITY
- 200 for stand-up receptions
- 150 for seated dinners without dancing
- 120 for seated dinners with dancing
FURNISHINGS
Included in all rentals is optional use of the furnishings below
- Round cake table: 41″ diameter
- Antique table in anteroom: 46″ wide x 96″ long
- 15 Folding banquet tables: 30″ wide x 72″ long
- 60 Queen Anne chairs: Mahogany with blue upholstered seats
- Miscellaneous small side tables
PARKING
There is no on-site parking for guests, but parking here is not a problem. There are plenty of well-lighted and safe parking spaces on the nearby streets, and there is a parking garage 300 paces from our front door. There is a loading area behind our building for event vendor use.
SECURITY
For large events of 150 or more guests, a security guard must be hired by the client to ensure the safety of both guests and the venue. Security must be scheduled for the duration of the event and must be present until the last guest leaves.
LIABILITY
The South Carolina Society (SCS) reserves the right to inspect and control all private event spaces. Liability for damage to the premise is charged accordingly. SCS is not responsible for personal property or equipment brought into the hall, regardless if those rooms are secured by personnel from your organization or the venue management. Clients are fully responsible for all injuries to any persons or damages to any property, on or about SC Society Hall, which results from actions of the clients and their guests. Clients agree to hold SCS harmless from any and all claims arising out of your rental of the Hall, including all claims of illness or death from the Covid-19 virus.
CLEAN UP
Event vendors are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. For caterers, this means a basic cleaning of the kitchen as well as removal of all trash and recycling. The Venue is responsible for putting away any tables and and chairs that belong to the hall, and for cleaning the floors and restrooms.
A FEW RULES
The South Carolina Society Hall is a historic, beautiful building. Please help us keep it beautiful, and us in peace with our neighbors, by observing these rules. Thank you.
- Unless your existing contract states otherwise, all events here must end by 11:00pm. If you are going that late, we require that you close your bar and stop your music by 10:30 p.m.
- Do not use candles on any mantels, window sills or stairs. Candles elsewhere are welcome.
- City ordinances and insurance requirements prohibit us from using the second-floor porch for any reason.
- Rice, birdseed, confetti, feathers, poppers and sparklers are prohibited. Bubbles and fog machines are allowed outdoors only.
- Beer kegs are not allowed.
- Do not move any furniture without explicit permission from the venue manager.
- Out of respect for our neighbors, we require all vendors to be off property by 12:30am.
Contact the venue manager at any time during your event by texting/calling 843-642-8688.