7 Raleigh Wedding Venues Perfect For Small Weddings
Intimate weddings can be just as fun, or more, than a larger celebration! Whether you’re looking for a historic venue right in the heart of downtown or a romantic estate surrounded by lush gardens, Raleigh has a variety of stunning wedding venues for your small wedding. And as this list proves, a shorter guest list doesn’t mean having to compromise your vision for your perfect day!
Brier Creek Country Club
Raleigh, North Carolina
Venue Superpowers:
Complimentary 3-Month Club Membership
Intimate Wedding Packages
Grand Ballroom
Fab Features: elegant clubhouse surrounded by manicured grounds • walk down a brick aisle to exchange vows beneath a white arbor backed by towering trees • the grand ballroom is designed with a neutral color palette, crystal chandeliers, and opens to a covered terrace
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Taverna Agorna
Raleigh, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Year-Round Rooftop Terrace
Authentic Greek Cuisine
Downtown Raleigh Setting
Fab Features: authentic Greek taverna in downtown Raleigh offering made-from-scratch cuisine • intimate gatherings in the charming Opa Room or the European-inspired Front Patio with floor-to-ceiling windows • celebrate on the Rooftop Terrace amid the oak trees—in cooler weather, it's enclosed with glass for year-round natural beauty
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh, North Carolina
Venue Superpowers:
Historic
Indoor Waterfall
110-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton
Fab Features: largest natural history museum in the Southeast • dramatic two-story waterfall, a beautiful mountain cove, live animals, whale skeletons and amazing dinosaurs at this one-of-a-kind venue • support important exhibits, research and educational programs
Catering: In-housePrice: $
The Glass Box
Raleigh, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
Downtown Views
Private Outdoor Balcony
Fab Features: sophisticated, loft-style gem nestled on the 5th-floor of a turn-of-the-century Classical Revival building • bright and airy space is bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows • amazing downtown views from both inside and on the a private outdoor balcony
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
The Orpheum at Oxford
Oxford, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Theatre
Vintage Vibes
Elopement Packages
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: $ • $$
The Carolina Estate
Roxboro, NC
Venue Superpowers:
23-Acre Estate
Elopement Packages
Grand Ballroom
Fab Features: Southern charm meets modern elegance on this large 23-acre estate • say "I do” overlooking the 5.5 acre pond and dance the night away under the stars • the manicured lush grounds were once a former golf course
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Jiddi Space & Courtyard
Raleigh, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic
Brick Courtyard + Rustic Reception Hall
Small Wedding Friendly
Fab Features: industrial, exposed brick and beams, and a large courtyard - oh my! • historical building in the heart of downtown Raleigh with all-inclusive and elopement package options • on-site get-ready suite with vintage touches
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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