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About The Gala Event Center
The Gala Event Center brings venue services to weddings across Columbia, South Carolina, working from Columbia. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Venue817, M Garden, LLC. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a day-of coordinator in Columbia
How much does day-of coordination cost in Columbia?
Day-of coordination in Columbia commonly runs $800–$2,000 — and “day-of” usually means the coordinator starts 4–6 weeks out: confirming vendors, building the timeline, and running rehearsal and wedding day so nobody in your family works your wedding.
How does Lazo rank day-of coordinators in Columbia?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near The Gala Event Center
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Venue817 | 1.1 mi |
| M Garden, LLC | 1.6 mi |
| StoneBridge Gardens and Events | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Gala Event Center to each venue listed on Lazo.
Columbia weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October, November. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° | 37° | 17% | 5:00 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Feb | 61° | 40° | 21% | 5:33 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Mar | 69° | 46° | 19% | 6:58 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Apr | 77° | 53° | 16% | 7:22 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 84° | 62° | 18% | 7:43 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 70° | 27% | 8:00 PM | 8:37 PM |
| Jul | 93° | 73° | 24% | 7:59 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 72° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Sep | 86° | 67° | 16% | 6:57 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Oct | 77° | 56° | 13% | 6:16 PM | 6:49 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 44° | 15% | 4:44 PM | 5:20 PM |
| Dec | 60° | 39° | 19% | 4:38 PM | 5:16 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Columbia Owens Dwtn Airport (3.1 mi from Columbia). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Columbia.
Getting to Columbia
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CAE Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| AGS Augusta Regional At Bush Field | 69 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport | 84 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 183 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Atlanta | 193 mi | 4 hr |
| Jacksonville | 256 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Columbia; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1801 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
- Where
- Columbia · 5 miles northwest of central Columbia
- Listed under
- Day-Of Coordinators · Wedding Caterers · Wedding Rentals
- In Columbia
- One of 57 day-of coordinators we list · 8 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (803) 724-4662
- Website
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From The Gala Event Center's website
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Around Columbia
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 8 within 3 mi, 43 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 49 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce
Distances are straight-line from The Gala Event Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Columbia.
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