Amazing Weddings in the Greenville area.
We love celebrating weddings here at Pettigru Place and fortunately we have lots of opportunities to do so. We have guests visiting for out-of-town ceremonies, brides & grooms on their wedding nights before catching a flight the next day, and whole families taking over the inn so they can enjoy each other’s company over a long wedding weekend. Other times we have guests looking for venues either here a Pettigru where we happily host micro weddings and elopements or larger facilities to celebrate their big day.
While Greenville has so many options to choose from (far too many to mention!) we wanted to help the future couple find a few stand outs in our area that come with rave reviews from some of our guests.
The Historic Greer Depot at 300 Randall Street in downtown Greer is certainly a unique and historic venue filled with charm. Beautiful wood beams, vaulted ceilings, rustic flooring, and exposed brick walls in this 112-year depot. Modern ADA-accessible restrooms, a large catering kitchen, and an outdoor rose garden with all the best vendors that Greer has to offer. You can see even more of their lovely photo gallery here as well as all their packages for your special day.
If history you are looking for a combination of history, nature, and downtown (with a dash of sweet romance) then the Kilgore-Lewis House is perfect for you. Built in 1838, but given as a wedding gift to the daughter and son of Josiah Kilgore in 1855 after they were wed in the parlor. This 5 plus acre property is run by the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs and the gardens and landscape show exactly that! There is even a natural spring running through the property.
One of the most beautiful weddings I have ever attended was at View Point at Buckhorn Creek. An outdoor wedding with timber frame pond house, timber frame pavilion with rock fireplace, and large patio with brick fireplace shaded by a tree top canopy. Professionally landscaped and with an unobstructed view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it even has a Koi Pond! This beautiful venue can host weddings up to 200 people.
The Venue at Rose Spring Farm in Travelers Rest has so many reasons to make this the perfect location for your wedding. The property is picture-perfect for the ceremony or all the wedding photos you could ever want. There are limitless options of combinations when it comes to décor, linen, and China. The thing that comes up in every review or write-up is Amy and Shane, the property owners. Every comment is referencing their hospitality, ease to work with, and genuine desire for the couple to have their special day go perfectly.
In the 1930’s the Greenville Garden Club started a garden below street level from an old rock quarry. Thanks to them The Rock Quarry Garden is a beautiful hidden gem that can host a ceremony for 100 or a small intimate affair for just the two of you. Using grasses that stay green and local flora to encourage natural beauty, you have the opportunity to enjoy this waterfall and babbling brook right on the edge of Cleveland Park.
A truly exquisite experience is Avenue. This rooftop venue has panoramic views of the downtown cityscape. With outstanding food from Table 301 and an emphasis on metropolitan elegance this is an unforgettable space to host your big day.
Minutes from Greenville’s downtown is the rustic lodge wedding of your dreams at Saskatoons. A long-running Greenville restaurant featuring wild-game, they now have a dedicated wedding venue. They have wedding experts to help you plan your day, amazing food, indoor and outdoor areas for dining, specialty areas for getting ready availible all day for you to relax beforehand, and a clear top tent so rain will not ruin (but actually enhance) your wedding ceremony.
And no upstate wedding list would be complete without talking about Pretty Place! The Fred W. Symmes Chapel, lovingly called Pretty Place offers breathtaking views from this open-air sanctuary. Part of YMCA Camp Greenville it sits atop Stone Mountain. The rolling hills of Greenville County are an amazing backdrop to your new union.
While all of these venues are amazing in their own ways, Pettigru Place is also a beautiful location for a small intimate ceremony for just the two of you or up to 10 guests. Hosted in our garden under the gazebo we offer three packages for your elopement or micro-wedding. With options that can include one of our bouquets, wedding cake, and a champagne toast or plan on staying the night and having the next morning’s breakfast served privately in the same gazebo you were married in.
Any of these spaces would make your unforgettable day that much more incredible and we would love to be a part of it.
If your are planning a trip to Greenville in May we have listed below some of our favorite events going on. Be sure to check with VistiGreenvilleSC.com for an even more ways to enjoy your time here.
Recurring Events:
Thursday nights from 5:30 – 8:30 NOMA Square – Piedmont Natural Gas’ Downtown Alive Join the Metropolitan Arts Council down on Main Street as they help kick off the weekend every Thursday night with this free community event. Click above to see which bands are in the lineup each week.
Friday nights from 5:30 – 9:30 NOMA Square – Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays – wind up the work week listening and dancing to the best in musical entertainment at this free community event happening every Friday night in NOMA Square.
Saturday mornings from 8:00 – 12:00 – TD Saturday Market – On Saturday mornings from the beginning of May until the end of October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a bustling farmers’ market. The market features over 75 vendors selling the season’s freshest produce and the area’s most original and high quality crafts. Each week thousands of people flock to the TD Saturday Market for locally-sourced products where all food must be grown or produced within 100 miles of Greenville and crafters are highly-encouraged to use locally-sourced supplies.
Ongoing Events:
Through May 25 – Upcountry History Museum – Clyde Butcher’s America The Beautiful – As one of the most renowned photographers of our time, Clyde Butcher has dedicated his life to capturing the natural beauty of the world around us. The exhibit showcases his unparalleled talent and features a stunning collection of his best work from his illustrious career. Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful showcases Butcher’s skill in capturing the raw beauty of the United States most precious natural landscapes, while also highlighting his passion for preserving these spaces for generations to come.
March 15, 2025 – September 7, 2025 – Upcountry History Museum – Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson will guide visitors through a comprehensive story of Mrs. Johnson’s life, from childhood through her post-White House years. Visitors will be immersed in the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, including her friendship with Ted Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. Assets, on loan from the LBJ Presidential Library and the Johnsons daughters Lynda Bird Johnson Robb and Luci Baines Johnson include items from Whistle Stop campaign tours, gowns from White House galas, and mementos from beautification projects along with letters, photographs, oral histories, home movies, and artifacts – the majority of which have never been shared with the public.
May 24, 2025 – September 21, 2025 – Upcountry History Museum – Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice – Crossing the threshold of this special exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs. As visitors move through the exhibit they encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind. The exhibit builds on the popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science, history, and literacy based activities to challenge all ages. Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice, is the first child-centered exhibit dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaur habitat and range. The bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience).
Week by Week Daily Events:
May 1 – 4
May 1 – 2 – Peace Concert Hall – Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful! – Seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan will be in Greenville at the Peace Center for 2 nights! Known for his unique humor centered on life observations, Gaffigan has achieved numerous milestones, including seven Grammy nominations, three Emmy wins, and two New York Times bestsellers.
May 1 – 4 – Centrestage Theatre – Waitress –
Sara Bareilles’ smash hit musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
May 1 – 4 – Mauldin Cultural Center – The Bodyguard – Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller and West End smash hit, THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and one of the biggest-selling songs of all time: “I Will Always Love You.”
May 2 – First Fridays – Greenville Area Gallery Crawl – First Fridays invites you to 
navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Follow the link here for a number of resources to help you plan your route. You can visit maps to find the main areas where the galleries are located. Our gallery directory contains contact information and directions through Google Maps to each location.
May 2 – 4 – South Carolina Children’s Theatre – Matilda: The Musical In Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL, audiences will be delighted by the precocious Matilda Wormwood and her incredible imagination. In this beloved story Matilda faces bullies, stands up to injustice and discovers the power of her voice while using her extraordinary telekinetic powers. Her unkind family and tyrannical headmistress at Crunchem Hall are no match for Matilda! Together, with her much-loved teacher Miss Honey, Matilda discovers the strength that comes from being true to herself. Don’t miss this dazzling production sure to bring out the magic in all of us!
May 2 – 4 – The Greenville Theatre – A Weekend with Sondheim – Join us for “A Weekend With Sondheim” this May as we feature some of the greatest songs ever written by famed musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. On what would be his 95th birthday celebration year, Greenville Theatre will be presenting an original revue featuring songs from Sunday in the park with George, Merrily we Roll Along, Company, West Side Story, and much more all sung by some of the greatest talents in the Upstate! You will not want to miss this “weekend in the country” revue featuring some of the greatest songs of all time.
May 3 – Falls Park and the Liberty Bridge – The 21st Annual Reedy River Duck Derby! Click through to “adopt” your duck to race with thousands of others down the falls of the Reedy River Downtown. This is a fundraising opportunity for the Reedy River Rotary Club, and includes, besides the race itself, a Duck Derby Hat contest the day before. Even if you don’t enter the race, the spectacle of all those ducks racing down the river is a sight worth seeing.
May 4 – Peace Concert Hall – Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Live – An experience perfect for families with young first-time theater goers, and for Fraggle Rock fans who remain young at heart, this first-ever live show will include fantastic in-theater immersive special effects, audience interactivity, magical heartwarming moments, hilarious and endearing new characters, and much more. Featuring gorgeous new walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet sized and mechanized Doozers, an appearance from the giant Gorgs, and exclusive new wondrous puppet creatures all from the acclaimed Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, along with fan-favorite songs and exciting visual effects, this all-new musical stage adventure will welcome audiences into the incredible world of the iconic and beloved Fraggle Rock in a whole new way!
May 4 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – May the 4th be with you! What better way to celebrate May the 4th than with an unforgettable night of epic music and cinematic magic as The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert. The concert will be led by conductor Thiago Tiberio on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
May 5 – 11
May 8 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Linkin Park: From Zero World Tour 2025 with special guest grandson.
May 8 – 11 – Centrestage Theatre – Waitress –
Sara Bareilles’ smash hit musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
May 8 – 11 – Mauldin Cultural Center – The Bodyguard – Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller and West End smash hit, THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and one of the biggest-selling songs of all time: “I Will Always Love You.”
May 9 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring Ft. Joe, Musiq Soulchild, and Eric Benet.
May 9 – 11 – Artisphere
Voted #1 Art Festival of 2024 by USA Today’s readers, Artisphere is the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend surrounded by the sights and sounds of Greenville’s charming downtown, while perusing over 135 Artists in many different mediums, and enjoying some of Greenville’s award winning favorite dishes by several of Greenville’s favorite restaurants as well as unique bites created specifically for the festival.
May 9 – 11 – South Carolina Children’s Theatre – Matilda: The Musical In Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL, audiences will be delighted by the precocious Matilda Wormwood and her incredible imagination. In this beloved story Matilda faces bullies, stands up to injustice and discovers the power of her voice while using her extraordinary telekinetic powers. Her unkind family and tyrannical headmistress at Crunchem Hall are no match for Matilda! Together, with her much-loved teacher Miss Honey, Matilda discovers the strength that comes from being true to herself. Don’t miss this dazzling production sure to bring out the magic in all of us!
May 10 – 11 – Peace Concert Hall – Join the Greenville Symphony Orchestra for their season finale with Beethoven and Brazil, with a captivating concert that celebrates the enduring legacy of Beethoven alongside the vibrant rhythms of Brazil. From the cosmic brilliance of Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst to the lyrical beauty of João Guilherme Ripper’s Cinco Poemas de Vinicius de Morase, this is a journey of musical exploration and cultural fusion. Our season finale culminates with the timeless majesty of Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, transporting you to the serene landscapes of the countryside.
May 12 – 18
May 13 – 18 – Peace Concert Hall – Broadway Series – Back to the Future – Great Scott!! Back To The Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Greenville in 2025. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself…back to the future.
May 15 – 18 – Centrestage Theatre – Waitress –
Sara Bareilles’ smash hit musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
May 16 – 18 – Greenville’s 39th Annual Greek Festival Located on the grounds of the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral downtown, come enjoy touring the beautiful church, traditional music and dancing, delicious food, and AMAZING desserts.
May 16 – 18 – South Carolina Children’s Theatre – Matilda: The Musical In Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL, audiences will be delighted by the precocious Matilda Wormwood and her incredible imagination. In this beloved story Matilda faces bullies, stands up to injustice and discovers the power of her voice while using her extraordinary telekinetic powers. Her unkind family and tyrannical headmistress at Crunchem Hall are no match for Matilda! Together, with her much-loved teacher Miss Honey, Matilda discovers the strength that comes from being true to herself. Don’t miss this dazzling production sure to bring out the magic in all of us!
May 17 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Breaking Benjamin + Staind – Awaken the Fallen Tour.
May 19 – 25
May 19 – Peace Concert Hall – Punch Brothers – Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.” Over the years, they’ve become pioneers in modern string music.
May 23 – 24 – Downtown Greenville and Furman University – Gallabrae, Greenville’s Scottish Games at Furman University. The event kicks off on Friday night, May 23th with The Great Scot! Parade down Main Street in Greenville, then continues the following day, Saturday, May 24, on the beautiful campus of Furman University. 
Greenville is nestled in arguably the highest concentration of Scots-Irish descent in the country, making it the perfect place to host these games. At this day-long event, you will experience Piping and Drumming competitions, heavy athletics, a British car show, and many other displays of Scottish heritage. Stay after for awards and the Celtic Jam, bands, pipers, drummers, athletes, faeries, Scottish Clans and you – all jumbled together into an incredible party. Tickets to all the events of the day may be purchased online ahead of time, or at a slightly higher rate at the gate.
May 24 – 25 – Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center – Bach Inspired with Violist Kathryn Dey Revel in the radiant strings as they illuminate Bach’s iconic Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Then, we’ll welcome Principal Viola Kathryn Dey to the stage for some Baroque-inspired brilliance! Katie will enchant us with a concerto by French composer Henri Casadesus, a work deeply infused with the spirit of the Bach family, particularly Johann Sebastian Bach’s son, Johann Christian. Next, we head to Brazil to experience the rhythmic vitality of Brazilian composer Camargo Guarnieri’s Concerto para cordas e percussão, blending strings and percussion in a dynamic fusion of sound. Finally, we conclude with Grieg’s sparkling Holberg Suite, written in the style of eighteenth-century dances.
May 26 – 31
May 28 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder
The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
May 30 – 31 – Greenville Jazz Festival – Main Street from Court Street to Augusta Street – The Greenville Jazz Fest will feature music and food to inspire festival visitors to learn and love jazz music. Join in on the Second Line (parade) at the start of each day to kick off the festivities. Free admission, food and beverage sales will be available for purchase with taste tickets.
May 30 – 31 – Warehouse Theatre – Enemy of the People – A small-town doctor considers himself a proud, upstanding member of his close-knit community. When he discovers a catastrophe that risks the lives and well-being of everyone in town, he raises the alarm. But he is shaken to his core when those in power, including the mayor, who happens to be his own sister, not only try to silence him – they try to destroy him.
May 31 and June 1 – Peace Concert Hall – International Ballet presents Don Quixote – ballet’s original romantic comedy! International Ballet pre-professional company will be joined by acclaimed principal guest artists for a tour de force production. The spicy Ludwig Minkus score, performed by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, is led by Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel. Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel, the ballet is a high-energy, sunny romp through the Spanish countryside featuring choreography by legendary Marius Petipa. The story follows the chivalrous Don Quixote and his loyal squire Sancho Panza, in addition to a blossoming romance between Kitri and the handsome Basilio. Audiences will be immersed in an adventure that includes toreodors, castanets, fiery flamenco and a sword battle with a windmill. Don Quixote is can’t-miss-entertainment for the whole family.
May is one of the best months to visit Greenville. Whether for a wedding, a festival, or a romantic getaway we would love to host you while you are here. Give us a call or book below.
