The Willcox
The Willcox is a historic hotel in Aiken, South Carolina, with declared wedding services, outdoor ceremony options, in-house catering and a pool on site.
The Willcox is a hotel destination wedding venue in Aiken, United States, hosting 300 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$29,000 (our estimate).
About The Willcox
The Willcox is a historic hotel in Aiken, South Carolina, with declared wedding services, outdoor ceremony options, in-house catering and a pool on site.
Accommodation spans 11 room types, from a Premium Room with 1 King Bed for two guests up to Deluxe and Premium Suites sleeping as many as five, so wedding parties can stay together across the celebration weekend.
The hotel offers a meeting and banquet space for receptions and dinners, and the setting is urban with an elegant, period feel.
The nearest airport is Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), which we estimate is around 30 minutes away by road.
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Capacity
- Standing reception
- 300 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 23 rooms
- Room types
- 11 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CAE, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Outdoor ceremony space plus an indoor meeting and banquet room for the reception
- In-house catering provided by the hotel
- 11 room types listed, with suites sleeping up to 5 guests
- Pool on site
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CAE · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into CAE.
- Direct line
- (803) 648-1898
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes, outdoor ceremonies are available at The Willcox, and there is also a meeting and banquet space for indoor events such as the reception.
Is catering handled by the hotel?+
Yes, The Willcox provides in-house catering.
Can our guests stay at the venue?+
Yes. There are 11 room types listed, including Superior King Rooms, Deluxe Rooms with two double or two queen beds, Junior Suites and Deluxe and Premium Suites that accommodate up to five guests.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is Columbia Metropolitan (CAE). We estimate the transfer takes around 30 minutes.
What should we budget per guest?+
We estimate roughly 150 to 275 USD per head, though final pricing should be confirmed with the hotel at info@thewillcox.com or 803-648-1898.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 300 guests
“Entire Hotel Accommodates up to 300 guests”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 23 rooms
“The Willcox is a boutique hotel offering twenty-three guest rooms and suites, as well as several vacation rentals within walking distance of the hotel.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 11 listed
“Superior King Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Our “Exclusively Yours” wedding packages does require all twenty-three guest rooms to be reserved.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Say “yes”, exchange vows poolside, or share your first dance beneath glowing bistro lights—each moment becomes part of a story that is uniquely yours and unmistakably The Willcox.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our chef has crafted a menu to delight even the most well-traveled palates—whether it’s a formal evening meal, working lunch or the right snacks for mid-morning munchies.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“All food served at functions associated with event spaces must be provided, prepared, and served by The Willcox.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“Therefore, it is our policy that no outside alcoholic beverages be brought into any of the public spaces of The Willcox for any conference or function.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Our restaurant, bar, meeting space and public restrooms are wheelchair accessible on the entry level.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“Well-trained and quiet pets are welcome.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are always welcome at The Willcox.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Free private parking available at the hotel”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Our restaurant, bar, meeting space and public restrooms are wheelchair accessible on the entry level.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“From intimate ceremonies to elaborate receptions, The Willcox offers private venues to suit your style.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The combination of one or both indoor spaces or both and with the outdoor pool area gives guests the feeling of being enveloped in the warmth of a grand private home.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSwimming pool: Yes
“The pool is open to guests spring, summer and fall but closed in winter.”
Read the source for swimming poolHistoric building: Yes
“The Willcox is a charming historic building, but to create your dream wedding additional rental items may need to be secured.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“During this personalized visit, you will get a chance to walk through your ideal wedding layout, tour any available guest rooms and discuss venue details with our in-house coordinator.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day