Zen Happenings

Pictures, Pictures, and More Pictures!!

2011-07-26T11:42:00.002-04:00

Check out our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/zengreenville, to see past events' pictures. We have some awesome photographers come in and shoot the space and we are thrilled to show off our space through their photos!! If you are interested in our venue for your next event, whether it be a wedding reception, birthday party, business meeting, etc, let us know. We would be glad to set up a tour of the facility with you. Contact our office, 864-235-5770, for more information.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Grand Finale Gala

2011-05-31T12:24:00.002-04:00

The Grand Finale Gala for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is this Thursday, June 2nd. The evening is going to be filled with tons of fun things from, heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, entertaiment, dancing, and a silent and live auction! Each year this event starts off with a campaign for candidates to become the new "Man and Woman of the Year." Come out and see who raises the most money for blood cancer research!

Children's Little Theatre - 4th Annual Caribbean Crush

2011-05-17T10:44:00.003-04:00

**4th Annual Caribbean Crush is a 7 pm on Friday, May 20th here at Zen! Be sure to check out the information below on the event. We hope to see you there!!**

$40 per person or $45 per person at the door
Credit Cards welcomed-add $4 handling fee
Tickets are now on sale! Purchase ONLINE at, http://www.scchildrenstheatre.org/events/caribbeancrush, or call 864.235.2885 ext. 10
Tickets will be available for online purchase until 2pm, Friday May 20.

Must be 21 or older to attend. Parking is included.

All ticket sales are final.

Slip on your flip flops and Bermuda shorts and enjoy a night of island delight! Come join us for live music, fantastic food, island drinks and a silent auction you won’t want to miss! Our silent auction is filled with luxurious getaways and pampering packages, unique children’s parties and summer camps and exciting items and activities including:

• Table 301 Cocktail Hour and dinner with a Table 301 mixologist or wine Sommelier
• Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
• Private Wine Tasting for 20 people
• Interactive dinner for four from Chef 360 Catering
• Garden design consultation with Dabney Peeples
• Scenic aerial tour of the upstate from Venture Aviation
• Greenville Drive Suite for 24 guests
• Greenville theatre package
• BMW Car Control School
• Zike Saber & Zike Hot Shot
• Weekend on Lake Hartwell
• Beautiful art from over 30 local artists

This past weekend's, Moonlight and Magnolias Event and The Nonprofit Seminar Coming Up!!

2011-05-05T15:39:00.003-04:00

"This past weekend’s American Cancer Society event, Moonlight and Magnolias, was such a fun, spectacular event! Not only was the event fun but it was to raise money for a great cause. I personally have had many loved ones touched by cancer so this event meant a lot to me. The theme, disco/Studio 54, was such a great theme. Many people dressed to the theme adding so much to the night. Not to mention, the decorations and light show were out of this world! I brought my mom and several friends, they had a blast! If you didn’t get a chance to attend this year’s event, definitely look into attending next year. On another note, look to Zen for your next special event! Zen truly transforms into an amazing venue for each individual event. GREAT EVENT!!"
-Cameron Poole

...By the way, check out the link below to the upcoming seminar on, “Creative Therapy: Making Events Feel Special.” This seminar is geared towards nonprofit events and all the logistics that go along with them. Zen has become more and more involved with nonprofit organizations and this seminar goes into detail on how to plan a successful nonprofit event. This seminar is May 24th, here at Zen. Be sure to mark it down on your calendar!! We hope to see you there!
http://www.dnacc.com/details.php?prodId=41&category=&secondary=&keywords=

Moonlight and Magnolias - Disco Ball on Main

2011-04-26T13:58:00.003-04:00

"Moonlight and Magnolias - Disco Ball on Main" is Saturday, April 30th at Zen. 1 in 3 people are directly affected by cancer. That means someone you know, love, or even yourself could be directly affected. So come out and help us honor and celebrate those who have benefited from your generosity in beating this dreaded disease! We hope to see you there! Click the link below for more information and ticket information,

http://www.moonlightandmagnolias.com/gala.php.

Sips for Snips this Thursday!!

2011-04-25T14:27:00.002-04:00

Come out an support the Greenville Humane Society to help raise money for their spay and neuter program! This fun, upscale event is this Thursday, April 28th. You do not want to miss it! There is still time to purchase tickets. See the link below for further ticket information. We hope to see you there!

https://www.greenvillehumane.com/sipsforsnips/landing

2011-04-21T15:21:00.003-04:00

The Catwalk Cure is tonight! We hope to see you there while we raise money to support those with blood cancers. All proceeds during this fund-raising campaign will be donated to the LLS, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors and current fighters! Join us for this one of a kind event!

Check out their website for more information http://www.catwalkcure.org/.

"Curing Cancer Never Looked So Good" - The 2011 Catwalk Cure

2011-03-24T10:57:00.003-04:00

"Curing Cancer Never Looked So Good" - The 2011 Catwalk Cure!!

We invite you to join us on Thursday, April 21, 2011 here at Zen. All proceeds during this fund-raising campaign will be donated to the LLS, in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors and current fighters! Join us for this one of a kind event!

Check out their website for more information http://www.catwalkcure.org/.

Fashion Show featuring fashions from Sassy on Augusta and Bella Bridesmaid.

Hors d'oeuvres and Bar Service will be provided. There will be a Silent Auction, DJ, and Stiletto Cam by Ecy ~ Shoes and Chic.

‎**Tickets available for purchase online, or at Sassy on Augusta, Bella Bridesmaid, Locke Design, and Studio 1.**
-Tables: $375 Includes seating for eight (8) guests, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, fashion show, and bar service
-Admission Ticket: $30 Includes entry into event, hors d'oeurvres, silent auction, fashion show, and bar service
-VIP Tickets: $100 Admission into the exclusive VIP area, including heavy hors d'ouevres and open bar all night. Cozy lounge seating with view of entire fashion show. Hurry, limited number of VIP tickets available!

We hope to see you all there as we raise more money to donate to the LLS, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, to help those near and dear to our hearts who are battling blood cancers.

Moonlight and Magnolias Presents 2011 Miracles Under the Moonlight Disco Ball

2011-03-03T13:18:00.002-05:00

"Moonlight and Magnolias Presents 2011 Miracles Under The Moonlight Disco Ball on April 30th here at Zen. Above is a recent billboard that was located on Woodruff Road. Many other billboards can be found all over town! We are so excited about this event!!"

"Oscar Night America" Presented by the Junior League of Greenville, Inc.

2011-03-01T15:55:00.004-05:00

The Junior League of Greenville hosted its 9th Annual "Oscar Night America" here at Zen just the other night. Junior League of Greenville is so proud to be one of the 51 Oscar sanctioned events here in the United States. They are also proud of the 1,400 women who comprise their organization. "Oscar Night America" enables them to support the needs of many non-profits here in Greenville. A special thanks to Kerry Ellett and Lindsay Powers for all the hardwork they put into this event and making it such a success! Check out our Facebook page for more photos from the evening.

Photography by Keith J. Carson Photography

Bride's Choice Awards 2011

2011-01-31T11:49:00.001-05:00

We won Bride's Choice Awards 2011 through WeddingWire.com. To check out more information on Zen and on the Bride's Choice Awards, visit www.weddingwire.com.

We won WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards 2011!!!

2011-01-26T10:49:00.004-05:00

Greenville, South Carolina - January 26, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce that Zen - an elegant space for hire has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards 2011 for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinner venues.

Recognition for the Bride's Choice Awards 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Zen - an elegant space for hire stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representating quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

"WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community," said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire's Cheif Executive Officer. "With the Annual Bride's Choice Awards program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Zen - an elegant space for hire for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year."

We are happy to announce that Zen - an elegant space for hire is among the very best in wedding receptions and rehearsal dinner venues within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and WeddingBee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride's Choice Awards 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor/VendorViewStorefront.

For more information on Bride's Choice Awards 2011, please visit www.weddingwire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire.com, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers to ability to search, compare, and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and WeddingBee.com (both part of eHarmony) and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800- Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

"An Evening in the Clouds!"

2011-01-10T10:02:00.002-05:00

Joseph F. Montgomery, CPA Presents, "An Evening in the Clouds!"

Joseph F. Montgomery, CPA has provided accounting services in the Greenville area since 1994. Over the years, the practice has remained true to its founding principles of integrity, professionalism, and the cutting-edge use of technology, giving clients peace of mind through precise tax preparation and sound financial management. Through the loyalty of an ever-growing client base, JFMCPA has evolved into the leading, regional firm it is today -- which is why they want to CELEBRATE! They want to give back to their clients in a way they will not soon forget and unveil an exciting vision for the future.

BMW Introduces their new SUV here at Zen!!

2010-12-01T15:57:00.003-05:00

3 weeks ago, BMW introduced their new SUV to the world here at Zen! Keith J. Carson captured some great photos from the different events here at Zen throughout the week. Check out our facebook page to see more photos, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenville-SC/Zen-an-elegant-space-for-hire/132273303476609.

The Chapman Foundation presents, "Carnavales of the World" Fashion Show!

2010-11-04T16:22:00.004-04:00

The Chapman Foundation, Inc. is presenting the most elegant fashion show, fundraising event this November. November 13th...get ready to move and celebrate to the beat of the music, because the 2nd Annual Fashion Show 2010, "Carnavales of the World," promises to make you dance! Come to experience the exhilarating effervescene of the Carnavales dance choreography, while getting carried away by the cadence and glamour of the beautiful models on the runway. Feel the Samba allegory presented by Ballet Folklorico Internacional de Greenville, with hot rhythms and melody, recreating the energy on the Carnaval of Brazil, the biggest party on the planet. We hope to see you there! Click on the link below to see additional information.

http://www.chapmanfoundation.com/pdf/CFI_FashionFlier.pdf

"Songwriters in the Round" event

2010-10-27T15:17:00.004-04:00

Zen has an exciting event coming up! On November 18th, the "Songwriters in the Round" event benefiting the Governor's School for the Arts Foundation will be here. Come join the fun as four award-winning songwriters share the stage for a fantastic night!! Be sure to mark your calendars. For more information on this event see the above informational flyer.

Red Shoe Society Event, "From Greenville With Love"

2010-10-20T10:34:00.004-04:00

Katie Turner with Turner's Touch Photography was able to capture this fun event last Friday night here at Zen. Check out her blog post below to see and read more on the event and to see pictures from the evening. Also, check out our Zen - an elegant space for hire facebook page to view more photos from the event too!

http://turnerstouchphoto.com/blog/?p=1091

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenville-SC/Zen-an-elegant-space-for-hire/132273303476609

"From Greenville With Love"

2010-10-11T12:33:00.002-04:00

Don't forget the Red Shoe Society's event, "From Greenville With Love" this Friday night at Zen. Only 4 more days!!! Be sure to check out their website, www.redshoesociety.org, for more ticket and event information. We hope to see you there!!!

Photo courtesy of www.redshoesociety.org

From Greenville With Love

2010-09-29T12:38:00.002-04:00

"Go undercover and party like a secret agent for a good cause! Don't miss out on this wonderful event, From Greenville With Love, on October 15th, 2010, here at Zen. This event will be like nothing you have ever attended before. The event will have live music, food, and cocktails as Bond films are played on our walls througout the venue. Also, don't forget there will be a silent auction throughout the evening so between dance breaks be sure to check out the neat things from different Greenville vendors. Tickets for this event can be purchased at www.redshesociety.org, on the events page. Individual tickets are $55 and couple tickets are $90. All proceeds go to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas." Come out and enjoy the fun for a good cause!!!

Songwriters in the Round

2010-09-25T18:47:00.004-04:00

Songwriters in the Round event at Zen November 18th. Come join the fun as 4 award-winning songwriters share the stage for a fantastic night! Mark your calendars and be sure to join us. Check out more information in the following ad posted above.

Savvy Scoop: OneWed's Bridal Blog

2010-09-01T15:49:00.002-04:00

Zen was featured in "Savvy Scoop: OneWed's Bridal Blog," today!! Check out the following link!!

http://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop/category/accessories/2010/09/01/real-wedding-inspiration-modern-elegance-rock-and-roll-edgy/

Wedding Festival at the Carolina First Center in September!

2010-08-19T15:27:00.003-04:00

Mark your calendar...Zen will be having a booth at the Wedding Festival coming up in September at the Carolina First Center! The festival is from 4 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, September 16th. The day will be filled with fun and tons of information on local wedding venues. Remember to come by and visit Zen's booth, you wont be disappointed!!!

Photo courtesy of weddingfestivals.com.

Recent Wedding Reception

2010-08-09T14:44:00.000-04:00

Scott Holland of Laurens, SC said:

"Jeff:

I certainly want to thank you and all your staff for my daughter's wedding reception on 7-31-10 run smooth as silk. We had approximately 300 guests and I believe everyone of them was impressed with your facility and they continually came up to my wife and me throughout the evening to comment on how beautiful everything was and how much they loved the place. My most important guest was of course my daughter. She must have told me a dozen times over the course of the night that her wedding and reception was truly her little girls dream wedding. I can recommend you, your staff, and your beautiful venue to anyone for any occassion without hesitation. Thanks again!"

We are now on mywedding.com!!

2010-07-27T11:39:00.000-04:00

We are now on mywedding.com! Be sure and check us out under www.mycharlestonwedding.com. This website is a great tool for brides who are thinking of planning their own wedding. The website has all sorts of information on reception facilites, photographers, wedding cakes, favors, jewelry, and many other things. Go ahead, go see what all mywedding.com has to offer!!

Photo from mywedding.com.

Red Shoe Society's Annual Event presents "From Greenville With Love"

2010-07-22T12:01:00.000-04:00

The Red Shoe Society invites you to a very special event, "From Greenville With Love." It is a James Bond theme, black tie optional event. It will take place October 15th, 2010 from 7:30 - 10:30 pm. This event will be like nothing you have ever attended before in Greenville. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. Visit http://www.redshoesociety.org/ for more information on the event. Come out and "party like a secret agent" for a good cause!! This is the link for ticket information http://www.eventbrite.com/event/741985298 .

Centre Stage Fundraiser

2010-07-22T10:33:00.000-04:00

Zen hosted "Dance Party on Mars!" for Centre Stage on July 15th. "By decree of the Council of Gallactic Overlords, Centre Stage commanded your presence at Base Station Zen." There was live music, an open bar, highly desirable food, courtesy of Saffron's Sidewalk Cafe, and free valet parking. The event kicked off at 6 pm with a bang! During the event guests enjoyed dancing to the band HITMOB7 and also enjoyed the live and silent auctions. The night went well...and we know this by everyone getting down on the red planet!!!

Photo Courtesy of http://www.centrestage.org/

New Year's Eve Bash

2009-12-22T12:04:00.001-05:00

After numerous requests, Zen has finally decided to throw a rather large New Year's Eve Party! And could it be any better? Live music, no cover charge, food, and drinks in the heart of the West End! Dress your best and slide into your dancing shoes. This opportunity you won't want to miss!

We Tied The Knot!

2009-12-17T17:20:00.001-05:00

We are now on TheKnot.com!! Make sure to check us out! The website is a great tool for brides that are planning their own wedding. They also have a sister site, PartySpot.com, that can help you plan any event. So, now there is no excuse to NOT have a party!

Photo courtesy of Scott Holloway Photography

Photographer Coupon!

2009-12-14T15:59:00.000-05:00

Getz Creative is running a special with clients that book with us! When you book a wedding reception at Zen, you will get $400 off their day of wedding package. That is a huge savings from one of the best photographers in town. No need to shop around anymore! Book now and save more....without loosing quality. Call Zen for more details about this special offer.

Public Party at Zen

2009-11-03T12:15:00.000-05:00

Come and celebrate the opening of New Moon at the Twilight Ball. The Twilight Ball will be an exciting evening of bloodsucking entertainment. The evening will consist of hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, prizes and giveaways, and of course…. birthday cake. Come dressed to impress in costume (no jeans please) or simply in appropriate evening attire. Tickets for opening night of New Moon will be provided for all guests who attend.

A Portion of the Proceeds will be used to purchase books and literary material for the Pendleton Place Children’s Shelter.

www.twilightball.com

Bridal Portrait

2009-10-20T11:14:00.000-04:00

Getz Creative recently used Zen as a back drop for a "Beyond Bridal" Session. Here are two of my favorites:

Masquerade on Main at Zen

2009-10-14T21:40:00.000-04:00

Join us on Friday, October 23rd at ZEN in downtown Greenville and enjoy an evening of elegance and magic! Throughout the evening, you will be entertained and amazed by strolling magicians and magical stage shows. Guests can listen to music and admire artwork displayed by local artists, while enjoying appetizers from some of the Greenville’s finest restaurants, top shelf liquors, and a premium wine bar. The evening will conclude with the third annual Golden Spatula Award for the best dessert in the Upstate, a unique and original dessert competition between top local chefs (nominated by members of the community).

Tickets are $75 individual and $125 couple. However, if you mention you are a Zen friend, tickets are buy one get one free. To purchase tickets, please contact Lauren Scoggins at 864-467-3650 or lscoggins@pendletonplace.org . Thanks for your support!

Euphoria VIP Party

2009-09-28T14:49:00.001-04:00

Zen was honored to host the annual VIP Party for Euphoria on September 19th. The invite only party was for ticket holders that purchased the three day pass and also for sponsors. There was about 300 people in the Studio throughout the evening and it ran smoothly.
Credits:
Photography: Keith J Carson
Event Design: cb events
Leather Furniture & Chandelier: cb events
Lighting: Jester Co.
Ice bar/curtain: Ice Age
Truss holding Ice Curtain: Audio Solutions
Flowers: Twigs
Caterer: Performance Food Group
Dance floor: Classic Rentals (Charlotte)

Ceremony Alternative

2009-07-20T16:01:00.001-04:00

Ceremonies do not necessarily have to be in churches. We have a lot of brides that are using the outdoor garden or one of our rooms as an alternative. It makes it really easy for guests because they do not have to drive to a different location. This seems to be a new trend in the industry. We are seeing it more and more.

This picture if of an 80 person wedding in the Lounge. It looked very elegant. The other pictures are of an outdoor wedding this weekend. This was an small and intimate wedding of forty guests.

Lounge Style Wedding

2009-07-18T14:12:00.001-04:00

This was a beautiful wedding this past May. The reception was traditional with a contemporary flair. They had over 300 guests and used the whole space. It worked out really well. All the food and sit down tables/chairs were in the Lounge and the band, lounge furniture was in the Studio. Everyone, of course, ended up in this room by the end of the night. I am sure you can see why. The colors, furniture and layout was very inviting.

It is always great to see how every event is completely different. This reception proves that the space can be truly transformed.

Curly Willow Designs- Furniture, layout, flowers
Ric Standridge/Linsday Powers- Event Planners

Networking Event with the Mayor

2009-07-06T11:14:00.000-04:00

A new networking group in Greenville, Linking the Upstate, made Zen their home Thursday, June 18th. The organization meets every other month to create awareness of other local groups and clubs. This past event had quite a crowd....including the mayor, Knox White! He had a question and answer session that you can watch here: http://vimeo.com/5399246
Hope you all can make it to the next one at Zen Thursday, October 15th!

Zen Grand Opening Party

2009-06-30T11:03:00.000-04:00

May 27th of this year, Zen had an official grand opening party. We had been open for almost three months at that point, but we wanted a true opening party to invite the public in to see the space. The idea was to make guests feel like they were walking into a private party. The Studio was set up like a mock wedding reception while the Lounge was more of a hip business meeting with a milling fashion show mixed in.

We had a HUGE turn out and hope to have another Zen produced event in the future. The vendors that contributed were amazing to work with and I personally look forward to working with them again soon.

Event Planner: Christine Faust Events
Photography: Studio 12 Photography
Event Rentals: Professional Party Rentals
Lounge Furniture: Mayme Baker Studio
Wine: Kennett Distributing
Audio/Visual: Jester Co.
Programs: Weddings and Events with Style

STUDIO:
Flowers/Design: Renee Burroughs Design
Caterer: Saffrons
Bridal Gowns: The Bridal Gallery
Wedding Cake: Holly's Cakes
Chair Massages: Actual Massage

LOUNGE:
Flowers: Dahlia's
Caterer: Two Chefs
Desserts: Holly's Cakes
Cupcakes: Cupcake Couture
Fashion Show: Campaign

Garden:
Acoustic Music: Steven Waddell Project

Benefit for Tron

2009-04-05T18:11:00.000-04:00

Thursday, March 19th Zen hosted a benefit for Tron, an 8 year old with cancer. Three blues bands played and Bucky's barbeque was served. Around 100 people attended the event. Tron was in great spirits and even played his guitar for the guests. We wish the very best to him and his sweet family.

First Event!

2009-03-11T22:41:00.001-04:00

After a lot of hard work and dedication from staff, contractors, friends, family and the City of Greenville, Zen's doors opened to welcome our first guests! Last week the space went from a buzzing construction site to a serene and elegant atmosphere. The transformation blew us all away. The event was a wedding reception for a friend that hosted a seated dinner for almost 300 people in the Studio. Take a look!

We are excited to see how future clients will interpret our space. So far we have heard a lot of creative ideas. Keep a look out for posts next week from a speaking event and a fundraiser.

Hello Greenville!

2009-02-13T17:29:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Zen’s first blog! We are the new alternative for your next party, meeting, reception, art showing, concert, fashion show, or whatever event you can dream up! Zen will allow you the freedom to choose your own caterer, décor, and entertainment. We are very close to opening our doors to Greenville and will quickly become an asset to the community. We will use this blog to keep you up to date on our events and also the newest event trends! Zen is anxious to hear your thoughts as well. If you have any requests or ideas, please share them. We hope this blog will help Greenville residents make their dream events a reality!