14 of Raleigh's Best Wedding Venues
With its world-class museums, cool craft breweries, and historical neighborhoods, you're sure to find the perfect venue to fit your wedding style in Raleigh. Whether you're dreaming of a romantic soiree in a timeless mansion, an al fresco affair among ancient oak trees, or a rustic gathering in a weathered barn, you’re guaranteed to find something spectacular in and around this beautiful city.
The Carolina Manor House
Franklinton, NC
Fab Features: authentic Queen Anne-style mansion nestled on a picturesque 10-acre lot • prep in the mansion's luxurious dressing suites, then exchange vows in a lovely, intimate garden "chapel" and receptions in the chic, modern Grand Hall • unique overnight lodging available in rustic, treehouse-inspired cabins
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
The Maxwell Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Fab Features: artfully-constructed private event space • clean lines and a seamless floorplan invites guests to flow throughout the space • romantic ceremonies on the outdoor patio beneath the glow of French Quarter-inspired gas lanterns and strings of bistro lights
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
The Cloth Mill at Eno River
Hillsborough, NC
Fab Features: chic warehouse with historic charm • the interior boasts a massive main hall with vintage brick walls, original wood beams, exposed ductwork, and natural light streaming in through cathedral windows • dance the night away in the brick courtyard illuminated by stringed market lights
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Water's Edge at Tart Farms
Benson, NC
Fab Features: idyllic farm set on 23 picturesque acres • exchange vows overlooking a tranquil pond or on the expansive lawn backed by towering trees • rustic-chic celebrations inside the barn with its peaked ceiling accented by exposed wood beams and stringed market lights
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Hudson Manor Estate
Louisburg, North Carolina
Fab Features: beautifully restored estate 20 minutes north of Wake Forest • ceremonies in the columned garden or climate-controlled Chapel • the Grand ballroom is designed with a covered veranda that provides a great indoor/outdoor flow
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Upchurch Venue
Cary, NC
Fab Features: historic Queen Anne estate built in 1905 • ceremonies on the expansive lawn bordered by flowering Magnolia and towering trees • receptions inside the Conservatory inspired after vintage conservatories with its timber ceiling trusses and a wall of windows overlooking the pond
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Grove at City Market
Raleigh, NC
Fab Features: historic blacksmith shop-turned-event venue boasting plenty of outdoor space, a cool bar/lounge, and two reception rooms, all with a warm, speakeasy vibe • beautiful brick patio nestled among warm bistro lights, fire pits, pretty trees, and charming cobblestone streets • delectable in-house catering and cocktail menus streamline your planning process
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Highgrove Estate
Fuquay Varina, NC
Fab Features: classic estate overlooking Lake Laurel • exchange vows on the brick courtyard or under the unique 3-arched pergola backed by framed by towering trees • romantic celebrations in the elegant ballroom with its crystal chandelier and draped peak ceiling
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Orpheum at Oxford
Oxford, NC
Fab Features: meticulously restored theatre built in 1912 • the modern vintage interior impresses with unique architecture, dramatic accents, and the original light fixtures • upgrade your event by adding a bar package with creative cocktails and professional service
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Graham Mill
Graham, NC
Fab Features: a historic and modern industrial event venue located in charming downtown Graham • tie the knot amongst the exposed brick and ductwork, soaring whitewashed ceiling, and multi-paned windows that invite in tons of natural light • enjoy the sweet courtyard during the warmer months that creates a beautiful indoor/outdoor flow
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Union Grove Farm
Chapel Hill, NC
Fab Features: exquisite post-and-beam wood barn highlighted by bright windows, wagon wheel chandeliers, and sliding doors • exchange vows in front of the classic whitewashed barn • plenty of photo ops on the tree-lined grounds, including a sweetly curved bridge, a pond, manicured gardens, and—of course—the vineyards
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
Caffé Luna
Raleigh, NC
Fab Features: charming, light-filled restaurant in the heart of downtown Raleigh • the oversized windows of the vintage storefront make a wonderfully romantic ceremony backdrop • cozy receptions in the VIP room or the beautiful outdoor terrace
Catering: In-housePrice: $
All Saints Chapel
Raleigh, North Carolina
Fab Features: quaint chapel built in 1875 • the stunning interior boasts an 18-foot ceiling and clerestory windows that fill the space with natural light • ethereal vows against a gorgeous stained glass window
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
The Stockroom at 230
Raleigh, North Carolina
Fab Features: century-old Classical Revival building in the heart of downtown • this urban venue blends modern vibes with turn-of-the-century charm, with exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and a lattice beam ceiling • the bright, airy Glass Box penthouse provides one of two lovely spaces for wedding party preparations
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
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