16 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 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-house
Price: $ • $$

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 list
Price: $$

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-house
Price: $ • $$

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-house
Price: $ • $$

North Carolina Museum of Art

Raleigh, North Carolina

Fab Features: a modern museum with distinctive architecture and an extensive art collection • myriad of event spaces from the light-filled galleries to the outdoor sculpture gardens • Catering Works creates outstanding menus featuring the highest-quality ingredients

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

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-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Ardenwood Farm

Chapel Hill, NC

Fab Features: serene 47-acre working horse farm just outside of Chapel Hill • exchange vows in front of the white modern farmhouse-style barn, beneath towering oaks, or in the open-air pavilion • endless photo ops among the rolling pastures, pristine buildings, and surrounded forest

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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 list
Price: $ • $$

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, BYO
Price: $$

Chandelier Event Venue

Cary, NC

Fab Features: charming private venue in the heart of quaint Cary • gorgeous outdoor event spaces & photo ops throughout the manicured grounds and courtyards • menus crafted with local, seasonal ingredients served in the sleek, contemporary ballroom

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Twin Oaks Barn

Garner, NC

Fab Features: stunning natural beauty on all 60 acres of this this working farm • the spacious, light-flooded barn houses a lovely dressing suite, along with plenty of space for dining and dancing • all rentals include access to the décor vault, with various table & chair options, arbors, linens, centerpieces, and more!

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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 list
Price: $ • $$

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-house
Price: $

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 list
Price: $

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 list
Price: $ • $$


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