The Etherredge Center

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $600

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

The Etherredge Center is a performing arts facility located on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus. The gallery of the Etherredge Center is a warm, welcoming space, filled with natural light. It can hold up to 200 people and can adapt to your event's needs. Our upper gallery is a slightly more intimate space, providing you with a panoramic view of the lower gallery. For those couples in the arts or ones looking for a unique ceremony location, the Mainstage Theater is available to rent as well. The Mainstage Theater is furnished with professional lighting, sound, and projection equipment, ready to enhance your event. The space seats 665 people, although if you are looking for a more intimate event, a mid-section curtain can close, to create a 300-seat auditorium. Our catering partner, Sodexo, will work with you to create a fresh and delicious menu for your event! Tables & Chairs are included in the rental.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-200

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC 29801

Our event spaces

Mainstage Theater

A unique ceremony location!

For those couples in the arts or ones looking for a unique ceremony location, the Mainstage Theater is available! The Mainstage Theater is furnished with professional lighting, sound, and projection equipment, ready to enhance your event. The space seats 665 people, although if you are looking for a more intimate event, a mid-section curtain can close, to create a 300-seat auditorium. The gallery spaces are included in the rental of the Mainstage.

Guest capacity

Up to 665 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

Tables, Chairs, Professional Lighting, Sound, and Projection Equipment

Room cost

$1000 for venue rental, $150 for equipment, $25/hour for Technical Director, Event Coordinator, and Custodial Staff

Gallery

A warm, welcoming space, filled with natural light!

The gallery of the Etherredge Center is a warm, welcoming space, filled with natural light. It can hold up to 200 people. This area can adapt to your event's needs. Our upper lobby is a slightly more intimate space, that can hold up to 100 people. With a panoramic view of the space, the upper gallery is the perfect place to hold your reception, or to be used as a continuation of your event in the lower gallery. Both levels are included in your rental.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Included in this room:

Tables, Chairs, Gallery Walls (the potential to hang your own art & photos)

Room cost

$450 for venue rental, $150 for equipment rental, $25/hour for event coordinator & custodial staff

Mainstage Theater

A unique ceremony location!

For those couples in the arts or ones looking for a unique ceremony location, the Mainstage Theater is available! The Mainstage Theater is furnished with professional lighting, sound, and projection equipment, ready to enhance your event. The space seats 665 people, although if you are looking for a more intimate event, a mid-section curtain can close, to create a 300-seat auditorium. The gallery spaces are included in the rental of the Mainstage.

Guest capacity

Up to 665 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

Tables, Chairs, Professional Lighting, Sound, and Projection Equipment

Room cost

$1000 for venue rental, $150 for equipment, $25/hour for Technical Director, Event Coordinator, and Custodial Staff

Available services that can be provided by The Etherredge Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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    •Elaina H.•Oct 18, 2025

    The Etherredge Center was an exceptional venue for our wedding. From the moment we first reached out, their team was quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and easy to work with. They were highly accommodating as we navigated last-minute changes leading up to the big day. The venue itself is elegant and spacious, providing the perfect backdrop for our special celebration. The on-site coordinator was invaluable in ensuring everything ran smoothly so we could simply enjoy the moment. We are so grateful to the Etherredge Center for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.