About the Venue.
Welcome to The Lava Event Center
Located in the heart of West Columbia, we offer a stylish, flexible space perfect for intimate gatherings and bold celebrations alike. From elegant weddings to lively business mixers, Lava is where your vision becomes reality.
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✅ Flexible Layouts
✅ Modern Decor & Lighting
✅ Affordable Packages
✅ Central Location
What We Host
AND MORE!
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Lava Events Package Options
(All weekend rentals include setup & breakdown time. Signature events and extended rentals provide additional hours of access).
Essential Experience
Best for Baby Showers, Birthdays, & Small Celebrations
Duration: 6 Hours
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Guest Count: Up to 60 guests
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Includes the following:
Event Space Rental
Tables (60" round or 6' long)
Acrylic Chairs
Basic Linens (white or black)
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary Parking
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​Costs:
Starting at $1,050
(setup and breakdown time included in 6 hour rental)​​​
Weekday Event & Meeting Space Rental
(formerly DIY Experience)
Best for Meetings, Rehearsals, & Content Days
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Available: Monday - Thursday Only
Minimum Rental: 3 hours
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Tables (60" round, 6' rectangle, and/or 32" cocktail)
Acrylic Chairs
SMART TV
Surround Sound System
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary Parking
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​Costs:
$125/hour & up
Celebration Plus Experience
Best for Milestone Events & Larger Celebrations
Duration: 6 Hours
Guest Count: up to 80 Guests
Includes Everything in Essential Experience, plus:
Choice of One(1) Premium Enhancement:
(Throne Chair, 360 Photo Booth (30 minutes), Mini Balloon Focal Point, or Custom Welcome Sign)
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Choice of One(1) Upgraded Linens: (Table Overlays, Table Runners, Premium Napkins (folded or rolled), or Chair Sashes (select colors))
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Accent Decor for Cake or Gift Table: (Coordinated table runner or overlay, floral accents or candles, and simple backdrop)
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​Costs: Starting at $1,450
(setup & breakdown time included in 6 hour rental)
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Lava Signature Experience
Best for Milestone Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Upscale Events
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Duration: 7 Hours
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Guest Count: Up to 100 guests
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Includes everything in Celebration Plus, plus:
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Two (2) Premium Enhancements: (Throne Chair, 360 Photo Booth (1 hour), Balloon Focal Point, or Custom Welcome Sign with Accent Styling)
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Balloon Backdrop or Focal Area
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Costs:
Starting at $1,850
(setup and breakdown time included in 7 hour rental)
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Extended & All-Day Rentals Experience
Extended Rental (8 - 9 Hours)
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Ideal for Events Needing Additional Setup or Extended Celebration Time
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Costs: Starts at $1,500 - $1,800
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All-Day Rental (Up to 12 Hours)
Best for Weddings & Vow Renewals, Conferences & Summits, and Cultural or Multi-Phase Events
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Weekend Rate: $2,250
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Note: Consecutive hours only, setup and breakdown included, & subject to availability and approval.
$500 Lava Experience Credit
Elevate Your Event — Without Cutting Corners
For a limited time, select 2026 bookings at Lava Events Center may qualify for a $500 Lava Experience Credit to enhance your celebration.
This exclusive credit allows you to add premium upgrades to your event while still booking one of our full-service rental packages.
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The Lava Experience Credit may be applied towards:
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Throne chair rental
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360 photo booth experience
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Balloon focal points or backdrops
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Additional event time
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Other qualifying Lava add-ons
Availability of add-ons varies by date.
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Important Details
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The $500 Lava Experience Credit:
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Applies to add-ons only
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Has no cash value
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Cannot be applied to the base rental fee
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Limited to a select number of bookings per month
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Subject to availability
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Must be used for the booked event date
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Cannot be combined with other promotions
Address
3311 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29170
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