Event Venue & Rentals · Hickory, NC

A space that's ready to celebrate with you.

Graduations, birthdays, showers, anniversaries — up to 48 guests, with a kitchenette and easy parking. Book the venue fully set, rent what you need for a party anywhere, or reserve the space for photo sessions and weekday office use.

1449 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Serving Hickory, Morganton, Taylorsville & Western NC

White curtain backdrop with a blue and white balloon garland set up for a graduation party at Simply Social

Two ways to work with us

Host it here, or take it with you.

Book the venue

A clean, bright space in Hickory that arrives already looking like a party. You bring the people and the food. We handle the rest.

  • Farmhouse tables & crossback chairs included
  • Serving tables for food & drinks
  • Kitchenette for prep & storage
  • Easy parking, easy load-in
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Rent for your event

Hosting at home, at church, or outdoors? Rent clean, matching seating and event pieces without buying anything you'll only use once.

  • White padded folding chairs — $3 each
  • Tables — $10 each
  • Vintage highchair — $25
  • Delivery & setup available for extra
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White padded folding chairs available to rent from Simply Social
$3per chair

Party Rentals

Simple, beautiful pieces for every occasion.

White padded folding chairsResin with padded seats · 50 available
$3 each
TablesReady for backyard parties, church events & more
$10 each
Vintage highchairA favorite for first birthdays & cake smash photos
$25
Delivery & setupAvailable for a little extra, so you can enjoy your event
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Call 828-443-9156

Photography Sessions

A session-ready space with a backdrop that changes for you.

  • Photo area with a customizable backdrop
  • Room for mini sessions, milestones & content days
  • Kitchenette & parking for you and your clients

Photographers can book the space for client sessions, and families can book it for milestone photos. Call or text for session availability and rates.

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Styled photo backdrop with balloon garland at the Simply Social photography area in Hickory NC
Floral curtain backdrop styled for portrait sessions at Simply Social

Weekday Office Space

Need a workspace? The venue works weekdays, too.

During the week, the space is available for office and work-from-home use — book it for a morning, a day, or a recurring workday. Kitchenette access and parking included.

The open Simply Social venue in Hickory NC, available as partitioned private office sections on weekdays

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Hourly & full-day options

Good for client meetings, remote work days, small team offsites, tutoring, and pop-up appointments. Call or text 828-443-9156 for availability and pricing.

Occasions

If it's worth gathering for, it fits here.

Graduations

Room for the whole crew to celebrate the grad, from lunch to photos.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Milestone parties for any age, from first birthdays to 50th anniversaries.

Showers

Baby showers and bridal showers with room for games, gifts, and a full spread.

Family Gatherings

Reunions, holiday dinners, and celebrations of life in a comfortable setting.

Small Business Events

Classes, workshops, team lunches, and client appreciation events.

Church & Community

Group meetings and fellowship events with easy access and parking.

Questions & Answers

Everything people ask before they book.

Where is Simply Social located?

We're at 1449 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601, with easy parking and load-in. We serve Hickory, Morganton, Taylorsville, and the surrounding Western North Carolina area.

How much are chairs, tables, and the vintage highchair?

White padded folding chairs are $3 each with 50 available. Tables are $10 each. The vintage highchair is $25 and is a favorite for first birthdays and cake smash photos. Delivery and setup are available for a little extra. Call or text 828-443-9156 for a quote.

How many guests does the venue hold?

Up to 48 guests, with a kitchenette for food prep and storage and ample parking.

Can I rent the space for a photography session?

Yes. The photo area has a customizable backdrop, and the space works for mini sessions, milestone photos, and content creation. Call or text for session availability and rates.

Do you rent office or workspace during the week?

Yes. On weekdays the venue is available for office and work-from-home use by the hour or the day, with kitchenette access and parking included. Call or text for availability and pricing.

What kinds of events can I host here?

Graduation parties, birthdays, baby and bridal showers, anniversaries, family gatherings, celebrations of life, church events, and small business events like classes and team lunches.

What's included when I book the venue?

The space comes set with farmhouse tables and crossback chairs, with serving tables for food and drinks, a kitchenette for prep and storage, and ample parking.

Can I bring my own food or caterer?

Yes. Bring your own food or work with the caterer of your choice. Serving tables are ready for your spread.

How do I check availability or book a date?

Call or text 828-443-9156 with your date, guest count, and occasion. We'll let you know what's open and what it will cost.

Check availability

Tell us your date. We'll take it from there.

Call or text with your date, guest count, and the occasion. We'll let you know what's open and what it will cost — no runaround.

Call or Text 828-443-9156