Columbia, SC Wedding Coordinator
We Are Poppies & Peonies
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We Are Poppies & Peonies
Your wedding day should feel less like a production and more like the best evening of your life — unhurried, deeply felt, and rooted in the warmth that only the South Carolina Midlands can offer. At Poppies and Peonies, we bring together Columbia’s layered history and the kind of polished, personal celebration you’ve always pictured.
We are based in Upstate South Carolina and have built our work around one belief: the couples in our care should never feel the weight of what it takes to pull a wedding off. That weight belongs to us. You belong in the moment.
Through the marriage of meticulous event coordination and intentional floral design, your Columbia wedding becomes more than a day on the calendar — it becomes a fully realized experience, where every sensory detail works in harmony toward something genuinely memorable.
The Poppies and Peonies Signature
- The Art of the Atmosphere Flowers are never an afterthought in our process. We create botanical environments — lush, considered, and specific to your vision — that transform each space, whether that’s a storied downtown landmark, a sun-drenched Midlands farm, or a restored historic estate, into something that feels unmistakably, entirely yours.
- Invisible Orchestration Great coordination disappears into the background. In a city with as much soul and character as Columbia, your celebration deserves to feel effortless from the inside. We carry the complexity of the day — the vendor communication, the timeline precision, the behind-the-scenes pivots — so that nothing interrupts your experience of it.
- A Narrative-Driven Design No two couples share the same story, and no two Poppies and Peonies weddings look the same. From the palette to the blooms to the flow of the evening, every decision is shaped around who you are as a couple — not a trend, not a template, but a genuine reflection of your relationship brought to life.

Kind Words from our Brides -
"What touched me most were the small, meaningful gestures, like gently reminding me to drink water throughout the day, that showed how much they truly cared about me, not just the event. Their warmth, kindness, and calming presence allowed us to soak in every moment and fully enjoy our day. I am forever grateful for all they did and couldn’t recommend them more highly."
Venues We Love in Columbia, SC
The Lace House at Arsenal Hill A crown jewel of downtown Columbia, The Lace House at Arsenal Hill is a historic antebellum estate surrounded by manicured gardens that can accommodate up to 600 guests. With elegant interiors, sweeping ironwork, brass chandeliers, and lush outdoor ceremony spaces, it’s a venue where Southern grandeur meets timeless beauty. The property is currently undergoing an exciting revitalization — watch this space for its return as one of Columbia’s most coveted wedding destinations.
Tin Roof Farms Nestled among 75 acres of rolling countryside near Saluda, Tin Roof Farms offers the perfect blend of rustic Southern chic and classic elegance. A 5,000-square-foot reception barn with chandeliers, a charming on-site chapel, a covered patio with a one-of-a-kind silo bar, and on-site bridal and groom accommodations make it a seamlessly self-contained wedding weekend destination — an ideal canvas for lush, garden-inspired florals.
The Laundry Sitting at the heart of Columbia’s thriving BullStreet District, The Laundry is a meticulously restored 1883 building that blends industrial history with modern elegance. Nearly 8,000 square feet of versatile indoor space spans two levels of exposed brick, pine trusses, and soaring ceilings, while The Grove — a half-acre outdoor green space once home to a Civil War prison camp — offers one of downtown Columbia’s most dramatic and storied ceremony settings.
Southern Oaks Event Venue Set on a breathtaking property in Gilbert, Southern Oaks is anchored by a beautifully preserved 1820 plantation home with elegant chandeliers, a sprawling bridal suite, and one of the largest reception areas in Lexington County. Ceremonies can be held on the lawn, in the pecan grove, beneath an enormous heritage oak, or in the on-site chapel — making it a richly layered venue where history, nature, and Southern hospitality come together effortlessly.

Why Your Columbia Wedding Needs a Wedding Coordinator
IIn a city defined by its Southern charm and vibrant Midlands spirit, your wedding day should feel like a slow walk through a garden at golden hour — unhurried, luminous, and completely focused on the person beside you.
We aren’t just here to check boxes at a venue or coordinate logistics on a Columbia estate; we are here to curate your presence.
While we navigate the technical choreography behind the scenes — from the precise timing of a historic venue load-in to the flawless execution of your grand entrance — you are free to toast, laugh, and breathe in every second of the day you’ve always dreamed of.
We absorb the pressure of the clock and the unpredictability of a live event, acting as the invisible bridge between a complex production and a perfect memory. You’ve spent months planning the details; we are the reason you actually get to live them.
Serving Columbia and All of the South Carolina Midlands
Poppies and Peonies proudly serves couples throughout the Richland and Lexington County area and beyond, including Gilbert, Saluda, Irmo, Lexington, and surrounding communities. Whether you’re planning an intimate garden elopement or a grand celebration in the heart of the Midlands, we bring the same artistry, intention, and white-glove service to every wedding we touch.








