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About The Senate
Based in Columbia, The Senate works with couples planning weddings throughout Columbia, South Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Pastides Alumni Center and The Palmetto Patio. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Planning a live wedding band in Columbia
How much does a live wedding band cost in Columbia?
Live bands in Columbia commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near The Senate
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pastides Alumni Center | 0.1 mi |
| The Palmetto Patio | 0.3 mi |
| The Palmetto Club | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Senate 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
- 1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
- Where
- Columbia · central Columbia
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Columbia
- One of 33 live wedding bands we list · 11 within 3 miles
- Website
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From The Senate's website
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Around Columbia
- Nearest venue
- Pastides Alumni Center, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 41 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 11 within 3 mi, 14 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 49 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Columbia, Cayce
Distances are straight-line from The Senate; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Columbia.
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