Weddings/Receptions in the Outdoors!

Make an appointment today to view our facility for your wedding/reception.

803.432.1386 [fax # is same; please call before faxing]

If you have always had a love affair with the Great Outdoors, now You can have, in the Privacy & Security of our 'high fenced' Wildlife Preserve,

a "Camouflage Theme" Wedding (we can help you with all details for this type... contact us today for appointment to discuss 803-432-1386)

Note: We are a privately owned wildlife preserve. We try to offer on our website as much information as possible to help you decide whether to make an appointment to view it for your event. Often our own personal time is sacrificed to allow you the time to view what our Preserve has to offer. Due to that, unless under contract, we allow one (1) no-charge appointed visit, so please bring to that visit All persons involved in making the decision of choosing a site for your event. Additional non-contracted visits may be arranged for a fee. Please inquire. We would like to know that you too appreciate the privilege of renting our Powderkegg Wildlife Preserve. Thank you.

Consider this following Wedding "Check List":

____Location for Wedding (often needs to be reserved months in advance)

____Location for Reception (often needs to be reserved months in advance)

____Equipment Rental(chairs, tables, plates, utensils, tents, fountain, etc.)

____Florist (for wedding & reception)

____Music for Wedding

____Music for Reception (DJ or Band)

____Photography (photos and/or videography)

____Wedding Cake... & Serving Knife

____Champagne Glasses, Napkins (both engraved)

____Wedding Program (printed for guests to follow service)

____Caterer & Bar

____Limousine, Horse Drawn Carriage

____Invitations with response cards, Postage, Guest List

____Wedding Dress & Veil, Bridesmaid Dresses, Tuxedos, Accessories

____Hair Stylist & Manicure

____Wedding Coordinator (... it is a great idea to have one)

An experienced Coordinator is worth the investment because they can guide you through the details of your event planning, helping you save time and money. Most people are not prepared for the actual expenses involved in a wedding (which can easily reach $30,000 - $60,000).

Comparable Prices

(60" round tables seat 8 people) [Example: 100 guests = 13 tables]

Caterer - $3,800

Wedding Cake - $600

DJ for reception - $600

40'x70' Tent - $1,820

60" Round table - $9 each [Example 100 guests = $117]

Linen for table -$16 each [Example 100 guests = $208]

White Folding Chair - $1.80 each [Example 100 guests = $180]

Florist - $3,500

Photographer - $3,000

Horse Drawn Carriage - $600

String Orchester for ceremony - $850

Limousine - $500

Printing (Napkins, Invitations, postage) - $642

Program Printing - $500

Hairstyling & Nails Bride - $200

Other Expenses: Wedding Dress, Bridesmaid dresses, Mother of Bride Gown, Tuxedos, Shoes, Jewelry, Alterations, Wedding Coordinator

Remember, this day is special.

Allow yourself a wedding you will cherish for years to come.

If you plan to do it all yourself, You can check out some Local Suppliers by clicking here. (Be prepared for lots of hours of work!)

You owe it to yourself to Click Here for Local Businesses of Supplies

to help you with your Event! [Attention Local Businesses...this is free advertising for you!]

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"Gazebo Island Specials"

(These Specials are for 'Site' Rentals Only: Catering, Decorations, etc. are responsibility of Renter. Please Refer to Rental Policy.)

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Gazebo Island Outdoor Wedding and/or Reception Special: $800. Particulars: up to 70 guests, 1 Portable Toilet provided (more guests allowed based on rental of additional Portable Toilets); Actual Event Usage: 5- 1/2 Hours. The Preserve is available for Rehearsal for 2 hours on the Day Before the Event day. Set-up: Morning of Event, no earlier than 8 am; also includes Fish Camp covered area, Gaming Lawn area (& designated use of Main Lodge for bridal party dressing); Clean-up: Evening/Night of Event, no later than 11 pm; ... Since this special reserves Preserve for more than one day, All time usage of PowderKegg Wildlife Preserve for this special must be agreed upon in writing.

Gazebo Island Outdoor Premier Wedding &/or Reception Special: When you need extra time to set up and take down. Great for Tent Receptions! $1,150 Particulars: up to 150 guests, 2 Portable Toilets provided, (more guests allowed based on rental of additional Portable Toilets); Actual Event Day Usage: 7-1/2 Hours; Set-up: 24 Hours prior to Actual Event Day Usage, includes Fish Camp covered area, Gaming Lawn area & designated use of Main Lodge; Clean-up: 18 hours after Actual Event Day Usage; ... Since this special reserves Preserve for more than one day, All time usage of PowderKegg Wildlife Preserve for this special must be agreed upon in writing.