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Wedding Venue in Charlotte, NC

Weddings hold a special place in what we do at SMS. Finding a venue capable of delivering an equally memorable menu is rarely straightforward — yet that’s precisely where SMS excels, uniting a refined setting with an exceptional culinary selection to make the planning process effortless. Our success has enabled us to build a lasting relationship as one of the top wedding venues in Charlotte, NC.

Every bride dreams of her wedding day turning out just the way she always pictured it. With so many wedding venues in Charlotte, NC to choose from, deciding on a location can be a tremendous task. At SMS Catering Service, you don’t have to take a chance, as our banquet hall is regarded as one of Charlotte’s most premier venues, with a legacy of countless successful weddings.

Should you choose another venue, we can still make your day a special one with our exceptional catering services.

The Perfect Venue for Your Wedding Day

A Venue Built for Every Kind of Ceremony

You’ve waited all your life for this day. Your wedding reception is a celebration of a lifetime – you deserve everything exactly the way you want it. We can help make your dream wedding a reality. We can provide indoor or outdoor weddings with beautiful facilities that can make for excellent photography.

Menus Crafted to Your Taste

Our Charlotte catering menus can be made to your exact specification, with many selections to choose from among delicious types of cuisine.

Full Event Support, Start to Finish

Wedding plans are made easy with the help of SMS Catering’s event planners. We can even cater wedding rehearsal dinners at our location or the location of your choosing, and set up a brunch the day after your wedding.

Wedding Services We Offer

You’ve waited all your life for this day. Your wedding reception is a celebration of a lifetime — you deserve everything exactly the way you want it. We offer a full range of services for your special day:

  • Wedding planning
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Engagement party
  • Cocktail hour
  • Reception
  • Indoor / outdoor weddings
  • Brunch on location the following day
  • Linens, tents, chairs
  • China service
  • Décor

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking & Pricing


Popular dates, especially weekends in spring and fall, tend to fill up months in advance. We recommend reaching out as soon as you have a date in mind so our coordinator can confirm availability.


Yes! We welcome you to walk through our banquet hall before making any decisions. Contact SMS Catering Service to arrange a tour anytime.


Yes! We’re happy to set up a tasting so you can experience the menu firsthand.

Venue & Facilities


Yes! Our banquet hall is designed to host the full event from start to finish, and our team has extensive experience coordinating both ceremonies and receptions on-site — so everything happens in one beautiful place.


Both. If you choose a different venue, our catering team will travel to your location, bringing the same quality service — along with the food, linens, china, and décor needed to bring the day together, no matter where you celebrate.


Yes, plenty of free parking is available for you and your guests.


Of course! We offer both indoor and outdoor wedding options, so you can choose the setting that matches your vision — whether that’s a garden ceremony, a covered reception, or a mix of both.

Planning & Coordination


100%! We happily cater rehearsal dinners and engagement parties, either at our venue or at a location of your choosing.


Yes. We can set up an on-location brunch the morning after your wedding, so guests have one more moment together before the weekend winds down.


Both! SMS Catering’s event planners can assist with the broader planning process, as well as food and service on the day itself.

Food, Drink & Packages


Depending on what you need, our services can include linens, tents, chairs, china service, and décor, in addition to the meal itself and full-service staffing — so you can build a package that fits your day.


Absolutely! Our chef-crafted menus can be tailored to your exact preferences, with a wide range of cuisine styles to choose from to meet all dietary needs.


Yes. SMS Catering offers full bar and alcohol service, including an open bar with a wide selection of beverages, including non-alcoholic options so guests of every preference are covered. Pricing is based on groups of 100 or more — smaller events can call for a custom quote. See the full Bar Menu for details.


Whatever you prefer — we’re happy to accommodate an outside cake, or work with you on dessert options through our own menu.

Guests & Extras


Yes, we welcome outside vendors so you can build your wedding day exactly the way you envision it.


Yes, there are accommodation options near our venue, and we’re happy to offer recommendations for your out-of-town guests. Most guests stay uptown so they can continue the party if desired.


Yes. Once the deposit has been paid you can pay installments as long as the total amount is paid before the event.


No, since all weddings are somewhat different. Wedding packages are a way to charge more and make the customer feel like they are getting a deal. Once we have finalized the event we can see if we can offer any discounts.


The main hall can accommodate almost 300 people banquet style and over 600 theater style. We then have an adjoining room to sit people to help space out your guests and a large patio fitting 120 people.


Yes, pets are allowed at the discretion of the host.


No minimums, but the price per person does change depending on the guest count.


Depending on what you are looking for, ours begin at $20.95/person for 100 people. As you add items the price goes up.


We have different options to accommodate guests on rainy days. If you still wish to utilize our chapel space where the guests are always under cover. The other option is to host the wedding in our main, indoor banquet area.


We provide a point of contact for any questions or suggestions on how to make things happen.

Ready to Start Planning?

Your wedding day only happens once — let’s make sure it’s everything you pictured. Explore our chef’s menus to see what’s possible, or contact us today to start planning your special day.

(704) 504-7344