Seminars and company events
The 405 hosts conferences, training seminars, networking mixers, awards ceremonies and fundraising galas for 150 to 800 guests. It describes itself as the largest independent event venue in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, and sits on Westfield Street near the Reedy River, in a green corner of the city center.
The building offers more than 14,000 square feet of event space in three indoor galleries and a covered outdoor lounge, with a plain white interior and black accents that take branding and decor easily. Rentals include tables, chairs and soft seating, a rental concierge, venue staff, on-site managers, bartenders as needed, security and a golf cart shuttle for guests. The venue belongs to High Spirits Hospitality, whose team counts more than 75 years of combined event experience, and it has sister venues at Events at Judson Mill.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are booked in a 14-hour block, from hair and makeup to the send-off. Ceremonies take place in the West Gallery and receptions in the East Gallery with its attached patio, so up to 375 guests can have both on site without resetting a room. A dressing suite with its own deck, in-house wedding coordinators and a preferred vendor list complete the offer. Galas, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, proms, family reunions and celebrations of life use the same spaces.
Rooms and capacities
The East Gallery is the largest room, with up to 550 guests in theater style, 500 at a cocktail reception and 480 at a seated dinner, or 375 with a dance floor. The West Gallery seats 375 theater style and 240 for dinner, or 200 with a dance floor. The Center Gallery seats 200 theater style and 168 for dinner. The covered Outdoor Lounge takes 250 theater style, 220 for dinner or 200 standing. Combined, the venue reaches 800 for a reception or a seated dinner without a dance floor, and 750 with one. The building is wheelchair accessible, with multi-stall and family restrooms.
Catering
Catering must come from the in-house service or an exclusive catering partner; Holmes Catering is the named partner. Menus are published on the venue's website, and outside caterers are not allowed.
History and setting
The venue stands in downtown Greenville near the Reedy River and the Swamp Rabbit Trail, the walking and cycling path that runs through the city. Its neutral interior is meant as a blank slate that organizers can transform for a corporate look or a wedding.
Getting there
The address is 405 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The venue reserves nearby parking lots, and a parking credit is included with the rental. When lots fill, guests use the River Street garages and walk up the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The team recommends shuttle and valet companies and shares digital parking maps. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is the nearest airport, and Greenville has an Amtrak station on the Crescent line.
