Yes, Lodébar has sufficient electrical outlets to satisfy the needs of one DJ or a band.

Lodébar does require a security guard at all events after 3pm & weekends. The guard will be an off-duty uniformed officer with any SC police force or an employee of a licensed, bonded, & insured security firm. The guard is required to be at the facility 30 minutes before the event starts & remains until all the guests & staff have left the building & the building is secured.

Yes – Neither Lodébar nor Southern Way sells alcoholic beverages. However, Southern Way can provide Bar Service. Southern Way’s bar service can include ordering & handling of the alcoholic beverages, standard mixers, bar set up, bar fruit, cocktail napkins, stirrers, ice, & bar cups or bar glasses.

Yes, Southern Way does have bartenders available. We provide bartenders only (we will not accept outside bartenders).

Even though Lodébar or Southern Way does not staff or provide cash bars, yes, the host may select to a have a cash bar at Lodébar; however, the host must obtain a temporary liquor license from the SC Revenue Department & also select a licensed bar company that will provide a cash bar.

Yes, there are several great hotels in the Downtown Sumter:

Hyatt Place Sumter (803) 774-8100

1912 Bed and Breakfast (803) 883-4598

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sumter (803)469-6000

For groups of over 100 guests, valet service is required at Lodébar. We are happy to coordinate this service via Southern Valet for the client. For groups of 50-100 a parking attendant is required. For groups under 50 a parking attendant is suggested, but not required.

All rentals on Saturday at Lodébar are for a 12-hour period. You may pick any 12 contiguous hours up to midnight to have your ceremony, reception, or event at Lodébar. An additional hourly charge applies for events that end after midnight. Rental for other days of the week may be contracted by the 6-hour rental period.

A deposit of 50% of the venue rental by check (made payable to Lodébar), cash, or credit card & a SIGNED CONTRACT are required to hold a date at Lodébar. The deposit is non–refundable but does apply to the balance of the rental bill.

Yes, Lodébar does take credit cards.

A $2000 deposit, in addition to a signed contract, is required to confirm Southern Way for your selected date. Because Southern Way is the exclusive caterer, you are guaranteed our services, but for legal purposes a contract and deposit are still required. The deposit is non-refundable but does apply to the balance of your Southern Way bill.

Yes, in addition to cash, check, & money order, Southern Way accepts credit cards (MasterCard & Visa). There is a 1.5% convenience fee for credit card use.

A gratuity is not automatically added to your bill. A gratuity is never required but always appreciated.

Bridal portraits at Lodébar are allowed free-of-charge exclusively for Lodébar brides. Portraits can take place during business hours on the first Tuesday of every month. Should you be interested in scheduling your two-hour long session, please let us know and we can get you on the calendar! We will do our best to ensure you are the only bride taking portraits in your time slot, but know that there maybe other employees and/or clients on site.