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Wedding Ceremonies at The Magnolia Inn

A Beautiful Beginning, Thoughtfully Prepared.

For couples who simply want a beautiful place to say “I do,” The Magnolia Inn offers ceremony-only experiences designed around the moment that matters most.

Exchange your vows with a handful of your closest people in our historic Grand Parlor, or gather family and friends in the Private Courtyard or beneath the Covered Wraparound Porch.

We’ll prepare the setting, furnishings and Signature Magnolia Décor so you can arrive, add your personal touches, and enjoy the moment.

Ceremony-Only Experiences · Up to 60 Guests

Starting at $1,795

Choose the Ceremony That Fits Your Celebration

Grand Parlor Ceremony

Intimate · Indoor · Up to 15 Guests

For couples planning a smaller ceremony, the Grand Parlor offers an elegant and intimate setting inside the historic Inn.

With its period details and romantic character, the room feels special with a handful of guests without requiring the scale or setup of a larger estate ceremony.

Starting at $1,795

Magnolia Estate Ceremony

Courtyard or Covered Porch · 40 Guests Included · Up to 60

For a larger gathering, exchange your vows in the Private Courtyard or beneath the Covered Wraparound Porch with the historic Inn as your backdrop.

Your ceremony includes accommodations for up to 40 guests, with the option to expand to 60.

Starting at $2,495

Grand Parlor Ceremony

Small, Simple & Beautiful

Bride and groom standing beneath a floral arch during an indoor wedding ceremony with seated guests.

Up to 15 Guests

For couples who don’t need a large wedding production, our Grand Parlor Ceremony offers a beautiful place to exchange vows surrounded by the people closest to you.

The experience is intentionally simple: Magnolia prepares the room, ceremony furnishings and décor; you bring your officiant, photographer and the personal details that make the moment yours.

Bride and groom standing beneath a floral arch during an indoor wedding ceremony with seated guests.

Your Ceremony Includes:

  • Grand Parlor ceremony for up to 15 guests
  • Ceremony seating
  • Wedding arch or indoor ceremony focal point
  • Signature Magnolia Ceremony Décor
  • Setup and breakdown of included furnishings and décor
  • Magnolia ceremony coordination
  • One hour of pre-ceremony access
  • Up to two hours for guest arrival, ceremony and post-ceremony photography
  • Photography access to designated areas of the Inn and grounds during your contracted experience

The Grand Parlor will be presentation-ready when you arrive, leaving your pre-ceremony access available for final preparations, personal touches and vendor arrival.

Grand Parlor Ceremony Pricing

Monday–Thursday

$ 1,795 .00

Friday

$ 2,295 .00

Friday Grand Parlor Ceremonies are available during daytime hours, with ceremony timing determined based on Inn availability.

Sunday

$ 2,495 .00

Saturday

$ 2,995 .00

Maximum capacity: 15 guests

Magnolia Estate Ceremony

A Little More Room for the People You Love

Bride and groom exchanging rings beneath a flower-covered gazebo during an outdoor wedding ceremony.

40 Guests Included · Maximum 60

For couples gathering a larger circle of family and friends, the Magnolia Estate Ceremony provides a presentation-ready ceremony setting in the Private Courtyard or beneath our Covered Wraparound Porch.

Choose the setting that feels most like you.

🞅 The Private Courtyard

An intimate outdoor setting tucked behind the Inn, surrounded by the charm and character of the historic estate.

🞅 The Covered Wraparound Porch

Exchange your vows beneath one of the Inn’s most distinctive architectural features—a romantic, covered setting with the historic house as your backdrop.

Whichever you choose, we’ll have the setting prepared and waiting for you.

Bride and groom exchanging rings beneath a flower-covered gazebo during an outdoor wedding ceremony.

Your Estate Ceremony Includes:

  • Ceremony accommodations for up to 40 guests
  • Choice of Private Courtyard or Covered Wraparound Porch
  • Ceremony chairs
  • Wedding arch
  • Signature Magnolia Ceremony Décor
  • Setup and breakdown of included ceremony furnishings and décor
  • Magnolia ceremony coordination
  • One hour of pre-ceremony access
  • Grand Parlor reserved for the bride and her attendants during pre-ceremony access and through the conclusion of the ceremony
  • Up to two hours for guest arrival, ceremony and post-ceremony photography
  • Photography access to designated areas of the Inn and grounds during your contracted experience

The Magnolia Inn will be presentation-ready when you arrive, leaving your pre-ceremony access available for final preparations, vendor arrival and personal touches.

Magnolia Estate Ceremony Pricing

Monday–Thursday

$ 2,495 .00

Friday & Sunday

$ 2,295 .00

Saturday

$ 3,495 .00

Includes up to 40 guests.

Need Room for a Few More?

Estate Ceremonies may accommodate up to 60 guests.
Guests 41–60 — +$25 per additional guest
Maximum capacity: 60 guests

INQUIRE ABOUT AN ESTATE CEREMONY

Your Ceremony Time

Enough Time to Enjoy the Moment

One Hour Before Your Ceremony Experience

Bride getting ready as two attendants fasten her wedding dress and arrange the lace train in a guest room.

Your one hour of pre-ceremony access is available for final preparations, personal touches and vendor arrival.

Up to Two Hours for Your Ceremony Experience

Bride and groom walking down a covered porch aisle as guests toss flower petals.

Following pre-ceremony access, you’ll have up to two hours for guest arrival, your ceremony, congratulations and post-ceremony photography.

That means your Magnolia ceremony experience includes up to three hours of total property access.

Need more preparation time?

Additional Early Access

$ 150 .00 per hour

Subject to availability and advance reservation.

A Note About Ceremony-Only Experiences

Our ceremony experiences are designed specifically for your wedding ceremony and do not include a reception, meal, cake service or extended post-ceremony gathering.

Want to continue celebrating at Magnolia? Our Elopement experiences and Estate Wedding Day offer options that include dining and reception time.

Compare Your Options

Two Beautiful Ways to Exchange Your Vows

Grand Parlor CeremonyEstate Ceremony
Guest CountUp to 1540 included / 60 max
SettingGrand ParlorCourtyard or Covered Porch
Starting Price$1,795$2,495
Ceremony Seating
Wedding Arch/Focal Point
Signature Magnolia Décor
Setup + Breakdown
Magnolia Ceremony Coordination
Pre-Ceremony Access1 hour1 hour
Ceremony ExperienceUp to 2 hoursUp to 2 hours
Grand Parlor Preparation Access

Add A Little Something Extra

Welcome Prosecco

+$12 per guest

A chilled glass of Prosecco served as guests arrive.

Signature Welcome Mocktail

+$10 per guest

A festive nonalcoholic welcome beverage served as guests arrive.

Prosecco + Mocktail Welcome

+$14 per guest

Give guests their choice of Prosecco or our Signature Welcome Mocktail.

Celebratory Prosecco Toast

+$12 per guest

Raise a glass together following the ceremony.

Prosecco + Sparkling Nonalcoholic Toast

+$14 per guest

Offer guests their choice of Prosecco or a sparkling nonalcoholic option for a post-ceremony toast.

One-Hour Ceremony Rehearsal

$300

Reserve a private one-hour rehearsal block before your wedding day.

Subject to property availability.

Additional Early Access

$150/hour

Add preparation or decorating time beyond your included pre-ceremony access.

Outside alcohol is not permitted.

Looking For a Little More?

Explore Magnolia Elopements

A bride in a white gown and groom in a gray suit walk hand in hand through a garden with guests seated nearby, next to a white gazebo.

Planning for 2–20 people but looking for more than a beautiful ceremony setting?

Our Magnolia Elopement experiences take care of more of the wedding for you, with inclusions such as an officiant, personal florals, wedding cake, recorded music, dining, beverage service and wedding-night accommodations depending on the experience you choose.

Elopements Starting at

$ 3,495 .00
A bride in a white gown and groom in a gray suit walk hand in hand through a garden with guests seated nearby, next to a white gazebo.

Want a Full Reception?

A bride and groom share a first dance in an elegant ballroom, surrounded by guests seated at candlelit tables. A DJ and tiered cake are in the background.

Stay for the Celebration.

A bride and groom share a first dance in an elegant ballroom, surrounded by guests seated at candlelit tables. A DJ and tiered cake are in the background.

Want to continue celebrating at Magnolia after your vows?

Our Magnolia Estate Wedding Day combines your ceremony with a four-hour reception, Signature dining, hosted beer, wine & Prosecco, furnishings, Signature Magnolia Décor, setup and Magnolia wedding-day coordination.

Estate Wedding Day Starting at

$ 8,950 .00
EXPLORE ESTATE WEDDING DAY

Rain Or Shine

We’ve Got You Covered

Bride and groom exchanging vows beneath a floral arch during a covered porch wedding ceremony.

Grand Parlor Ceremonies are already comfortably indoors.

For Estate Ceremonies, our Covered Wraparound Porch provides a beautiful weather-protected ceremony setting if the weather changes.

We’ll work with you to finalize the appropriate ceremony setting as your wedding approaches.

Bride and groom exchanging vows beneath a floral arch during a covered porch wedding ceremony.

Want to Stay at The Magnolia Inn?

Overnight Accommodations

Overnight accommodations are not included with our ceremony experiences but may be reserved separately, subject to availability.

Sunday–Thursday lodging is generally easier to accommodate, while Friday and Saturday availability may be limited due to whole-Inn and wedding-weekend reservations.

Ask us about lodging availability when you inquire.

Wedding Ceremonies Investments

Grand Parlor Ceremony

Up to 15 guests

Monday–Thursday

$ 1,795 .00

Friday

$ 2,295 .00

Sunday

$ 2,495 .00

Saturday

$ 2,995 .00

Magnolia Estate Ceremony

Up to 40 guests included
Guests 41–60: +$25 per additional guest
Maximum: 60 guests

Monday–Thursday

$ 2,495 .00

Friday & Sunday

$ 2,995 .00

Saturday

$ 3,495 .00

Both experiences include one hour of pre-ceremony access followed by up to two hours for guest arrival, your ceremony and post-ceremony photography.

Pricing and inclusions are subject to availability and the terms of your final proposal and event agreement.

Final guest count, enhancements and event details are subject to the terms and deadlines outlined in your event agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the Grand Parlor Ceremony and Estate Ceremony?

The **Grand Parlor Ceremony** is an intimate indoor ceremony designed for up to 15 guests.

The **Magnolia Estate Ceremony** accommodates up to 40 guests in the base experience, with celebrations up to 60, and takes place in the Private Courtyard or on the Covered Wraparound Porch.


Who counts toward the guest maximum?

Guest counts include **all invited attendees, including children**.

The wedding couple, officiant, and contracted wedding professionals—such as your photographer or videographer—do not count toward the guest maximum.



How much time do we have at The Magnolia Inn?

Both ceremony experiences include **one hour of pre-ceremony access**, followed by up to **two hours for guest arrival, your ceremony, congratulations and post-ceremony photography**.

Additional early access may be reserved for **$150 per hour**, subject to availability.


What do we need to arrange ourselves?

Couples arrange their own **officiant, photographer or videographer, ceremony music, personal florals and other personal wedding professionals**.

Magnolia provides the ceremony setting, included furnishings and décor, setup and breakdown, and Magnolia ceremony coordination.


Can we bring our own décor and flowers?

Absolutely.

Your ceremony includes our **Signature Magnolia Ceremony Décor** and wedding arch or ceremony focal point, but you’re welcome to add personal florals, signage and décor.

If your plans require additional setup time, early access may be added for **$150 per hour**, subject to availability.


Can we serve alcohol?

Welcome Prosecco, welcome mocktails and celebratory toast experiences may be added to your ceremony.

**Outside alcohol is not permitted.**


What happens if it rains?

Grand Parlor Ceremonies are held indoors.

For Estate Ceremonies, our Covered Wraparound Porch provides a beautiful weather-protected ceremony option.


Can we stay overnight?

Overnight accommodations are not included with ceremony experiences but may be reserved separately, subject to availability.

Sunday–Thursday lodging is generally easier to accommodate, while Friday and Saturday availability may be limited due to whole-Inn and wedding-weekend reservations.


Can we have our reception at The Magnolia Inn too?

Absolutely.

For intimate celebrations of 2–20 people where you’d like Magnolia to take care of more of the wedding details, explore our Elopement experiences.

For a larger ceremony and reception, our Magnolia Estate Wedding Day includes your ceremony followed by a four-hour reception with dining, hosted bar service and additional wedding-day inclusions.

Your Moment. Your People. Magnolia.

Whether it’s fifteen people gathered in the Grand Parlor or sixty surrounding you beneath the covered porch, we’ll prepare a beautiful setting for the moment you say “I do.”

Ceremonies Starting at $1,795 · Up to 60 Guests