If you’re looking for a wedding venue near Florence, SC, look just north of the state line: Mariani’s Venue in Pembroke, NC is about an hour’s drive from the Pee Dee’s hub — a lakeside estate with all-inclusive packages that brings your ceremony, dinner, reception, and after-party together in one place.
How Far Is Mariani’s Venue from Florence?
Mariani’s Venue is approximately an hour and 10 minutes northeast of Florence — roughly 55 miles, heading up US-52 through Dillon and over US-74 into Pembroke. It’s a comfortable trip for tours and tastings, and an easy drive for your Florence County guests on the wedding day.
Why Couples from Florence Drive to Mariani’s Venue
- Worth the short hop north. Just across the state line — about 70 minutes from Florence — for a lakeside wedding your guests will remember.
- All-inclusive packages. Ceremony, dinner, reception, and after-party: one venue, one team, one price.
- In-house catering. Our own kitchen prepares your dinner, so there’s no outside caterer to coordinate.
- Complimentary rain Plan B. Pee Dee storms can roll in fast; the indoor backup is included at no extra cost.
- One wedding at a time. Your celebration is the only event happening — the whole estate, all day.
- About half the cost. Packages run roughly 50% below comparable venues, leaving real room in the budget.
A Short Hop North from the Pee Dee Hub
Florence is the “Magic City” — the crossroads of I-95 and I-20 and the center of the Pee Dee region, with McLeod Regional Medical Center, the Florence Center, the Florence County Museum, and downtown Florence all within a few miles of each other. It’s a city built for big occasions: tournaments, conventions, concerts.
But a wedding isn’t a convention. Couples from Florence tell us they wanted something their big-city options couldn’t give them: a peaceful lakeside setting, everything in one place, and a price that didn’t require a second mortgage. The drive up through Dillon County — past the Little Pee Dee River lowlands — lands you somewhere that feels like a getaway without actually being far. And with one event at a time and Mr. Mariani coordinating personally, you get the kind of attention a big-city venue can’t promise.
What’s Included
Every package at Mariani’s Venue is all-inclusive: your ceremony and reception, in-house catering, and coordination of setup — all in one place, with our complimentary indoor rain Plan B standing by. We host one wedding at a time, and owner Mr. Mariani personally coordinates your day, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Mariani’s Venue from Florence? Approximately an hour and 10 minutes — roughly 55 miles via US-52 through Dillon and US-74 into Pembroke, NC.
We’re in South Carolina — can we have our wedding at a North Carolina venue? Absolutely. We’re just across the state line in Pembroke, NC, and South Carolina couples marry here regularly. We’ll help you sort out any license questions.
Do you host couples from Florence County? Yes — couples from Florence and across the Pee Dee region are some of our most frequent guests.
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate? Our complimentary indoor rain Plan B moves everything inside to a beautiful space — no extra fees, no stress.
Can we bring our own caterer? Our packages include in-house catering from our own kitchen, so outside caterers aren’t needed. It’s simpler, and it’s part of the savings.
How many guests can the venue hold? Up to 350 guests, with both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces.
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Mariani’s Venue, 26 Commerce Plaza Circle, Pembroke, NC 28372