The Gala Event Center
1801 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC
250 Capacity
$600 to $3,150 / Wedding
Features 2 event spaces with a building capacity of up to 250 to accommodate guests for
weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, seated dinners and more, clients are encouraged to
dream big and utilize all of our gorgeous indoor and outdoor event space to customize their
event making their big day truly memorable.
We also offer 3 Inclusive Wedding packages fit for a wedding large or small.
We are located 10 minutes from downtown Columbia and within walking distance from one of Columbia’s staple hotels, The DoubleTree by Hilton. From the well-lit patio with pergola, custom barn doors, separate event spaces, exquisite décor options for the Bridal suite and Men’s lounge, warming kitchen, 130 parking spaces for ample parking, all inclusive wedding packages, in-house bar services and the talents of Soca Catering makes The Gala 1801 the perfect space for your next event. Our staff is the best in the business and proudly awaits the opportunity to make your event experience truly memorable.
Event Pricing
Robinson Room Rental
75 - 125 people
$600 - $1,200
per event
Kennedy Ballroom Rental
$1,500 - $3,150
per event
Event Spaces
Ballroom
General Event Space
Recommendations
Great place to have a birthday party
— An Eventective User
Great place to have an adult birthday party
Great spot to hold an event
— An Eventective User
We rented the Gwynn. 6/11/2021 for 50th birthday party. Its a nice venue and well worth the money. The night man manager was Amazing. He was like family. If you ever need a nice venue please look them up and book them for your next event. Thanks for everything
Additional Info
Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 250
- Special Features: 2 Ballrooms (Kennedy / Robinson) Outdoor Event Space Men's Lounge Bridal Suite Ample Parking
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 6,000