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  Second Empire and Tavern

  330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

  • Spaces for 4-300 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Event Space

  Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern occupies the historic Dodd-Hinsdale House at 330 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh — an 1879 Second Empire Victorian property originally built for Mayor William H. Dodd, featuring fourteen-foot ceilings and deep bay windows. After the Hinsdale family held the estate for nearly ninety years, the building fell into disrepair following John Hinsdale's death in 1971. The Reynolds family acquired and fully restored the property in the mid-1990s, reopening it as a fine dining destination. The restaurant has earned the DiRoNa award twice, the AAA Four Diamond Award three times, and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for eight consecutive years. Executive Chef Daniel Schurr leads the kitchen. The venue hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private events across several spaces: formal dining rooms on the main floor, the casual Tavern downstairs with a climate-controlled wine cellar holding more than 250 labels, a glassed Atrium seating 42, and an intimate Chef's Table for up to four guests dining exclusively with the chef inside the kitchen itself.

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  NC State University Club

  4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

  • Spaces for 16-300 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 4 Country Clubs
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The NC State University Club is a private recreational and event venue founded in 1958, set on approximately 45 acres along Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. Originally established for NC State faculty and staff, the club now extends membership to NC State alumni, Centennial Campus Partners, and Friends of the University, while welcoming non-members for private events. With more than 20 event spaces accommodating groups from 5 to 300 guests, the club is a versatile setting for weddings, corporate events, business meetings, and private celebrations. The Ballroom and Main Dining Room — the club's largest combined space — seats up to 250 or hosts 300 for a standing reception, with access to an adjacent rose garden patio. The Lutz Ballroom accommodates 130 seated with built-in A/V capabilities, and smaller meeting rooms serve more intimate gatherings down to 16. All room rentals include full-service catering staff, tables, chairs, linens, and ample on-site parking. The broader campus features tennis courts, a golf course, a fitness center, and dining facilities, lending the club a distinctive backdrop beyond a typical banquet hall.

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  Wake County Shrine Club

  6015 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA

  • Spaces for 440-700 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Wake County Shrine Club is a fully functional rental facility in Raleigh, chartered by Amran Temple and open to the public for private events. The split-level space spans up to 12,000 square feet and accommodates up to 440 guests for seated events — including weddings and receptions, proms, class reunions, banquets, and corporate meetings and conferences. The main exhibit hall features a large dance floor, a full stage with a built-in sound system, a full bar with an ABC liquor license, a kitchen, and coat check. An in-house event coordinator assists with seating arrangements, and outside caterers and music vendors are welcome. The property includes 129 marked parking spaces and a well-maintained landscaped lawn.

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  Burning Coal Theatre Company

  224 Polk St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA

  • Spaces for 175 Guests

  Burning Coal Theatre Company makes its home in the historic Murphey School Auditorium in downtown Raleigh, a former schoolhouse the company restored and reopened in 2008 after a $1.5 million renovation. Founded in 1997, Burning Coal reworked the building into a flexible theatre whose seating, platforms, and staging can be rearranged for each occasion. The auditorium is available to rent for weddings, receptions, performances, meetings, and presentations. Its adaptable open floor and historic character suit everything from wedding celebrations to multi-day corporate workshops, and the theatre's staff work with renters on lighting and mood to shape the room for each phase of an event. Burning Coal takes pride in being an inclusive wedding space that welcomes all couples, including LGBTQ+ couples. Renters and their guests have use of an adjacent parking lot along with free street parking on the surrounding blocks, and the venue provides accessibility services at no charge.

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  Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

  421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Sheraton Raleigh Hotel is a full-service hotel in the heart of downtown Raleigh, specializing in upscale meetings and weddings. The property offers more than 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space across 18 rooms, accommodating gatherings from 10 to 600 guests. Three dedicated ballrooms anchor the events program: the Hannover Ballroom, the Oak Forest Ballroom, and the Governor's Ballroom. The hotel's location in downtown Raleigh places it within walking distance of the State Capitol, museums, and more than 40 restaurants and nightlife options.

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  The Stockroom at 230

  230 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

  • Spaces for 175-300 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Loft

  The Stockroom at 230 occupies the second floor of the historic Carolina Trust Building on Fayetteville Street in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The building dates to 1902, and the venue's name traces directly to its past: McLellan's Dime Store operated in the building from 1920, using the upper floors as stockrooms — a history the space now wears as a point of distinction. At 4,748 square feet, the room combines exposed brick walls, warm hardwood floors, and lofty lattice ceilings strung with market lighting. Expansive windows bring in natural light throughout the day, while a floor-to-ceiling chalkboard wall and a handcrafted live-edge wooden bar give the space its character. The venue seats 50 to 175 guests for receptions with a dance floor and accommodates up to 275 for cocktail-style events. The Stockroom at 230 hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate meetings, speaking engagements, and social gatherings. Rentals include tables and chairs, a catering prep kitchen, A/V equipment, and a dedicated venue host. Elevator and ramp access make the space fully accessible.

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  North Carolina Museum of Art

  2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

  • Spaces for 100-300 Guests
  • 5 Museums
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh hosts private events, weddings, and corporate gatherings within its landmark campus at 2110 Blue Ridge Road. The museum's two main buildings and outdoor grounds offer a range of settings, from the West Building Great Hall—where guests gather among the People's Collection spanning more than 5,000 years of art history—to the East Building Main Hall, which accommodates up to 275 guests for large receptions and seated dinners. The landscaped North Courtyard, featuring a reflecting pool and mature trees, is available as an outdoor complement to the West Building for cocktail hours and ceremonies. The Museum Auditorium seats up to 235 for presentations, seminars, and performances, and the Education Lobby serves as a reception space for daytime gatherings. All venue rentals are coordinated in partnership with Catering Works, providing turnkey event planning that includes catering, florals, linens, and audiovisual support. Evening rentals are available seven days a week across the museum's event spaces.

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  River Ridge Golf Club

  3224 Auburn Knightdale Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  River Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course in Raleigh, North Carolina, set within a landscape shaped by the ravines and rolling hills near the Neuse River. Designed by architect Chuck Smith, the course weaves through wetlands, lakes, large rock outcroppings, and gently rolling terrain — earning recognition as one of North Carolina's top public courses. The club's facilities extend beyond the fairways: a pro shop, The Golf Lab instruction center, pool, and pickleball courts round out the experience for members and visitors alike. For groups and corporate events, River Ridge hosts golf outings of all sizes with tournament packages that include an outdoor pavilion for post-round cookouts and awards ceremonies.

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  Historic Market Hall

  215 Wolfe St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

  • Spaces for 20-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 5 Event Spaces
  • 2 Historic Spaces

  Historic Market Hall is a full-service event venue in the heart of Raleigh's Moore Square District, occupying a landmark building dating to 1914. The space blends original architectural details — exposed brick, timber beams, and stone fireplaces — with modern design and a scratch kitchen led by Executive Chef Chris Hill, who brings more than 39 years of hospitality experience to an American Southern culinary program. Two primary event rooms, Park View and Market View, each accommodate up to 300 seated guests and can be used together for gatherings of up to 400 seated or 700 in a cocktail configuration. A covered outdoor patio on Blake Street adds capacity for up to 80 guests, and a city street-closure permit can open the cobblestone streets of City Market for expanded receptions. Two private VIP suites — one overlooking Moore Square, the other facing City Market — serve as dedicated preparation spaces for wedding parties. The main level offers fully accessible, street-level entry. Four public parking facilities are located within one block of the venue.

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  1705 East Events

  1705 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

  • Spaces for 72-275 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Set just beyond downtown Raleigh, Millbrook Manor is a special event and wedding venue housed in a restored Southern home, pairing Southern charm with modern sophistication. An expansive front lawn with a manicured green and a giant oak tree gives way to a mix of smaller and larger indoor rooms, so the space suits everything from intimate rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to full weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and holiday parties. Formerly known as 1705 East, the venue offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony space, a full-service bar and lounge, in-house tables and chairs, audio-visual packages, and a private bride and groom suite. Its largest room seats up to 200 guests, while a beautifully landscaped outdoor space hosts ceremonies and receptions year round. Catering is provided on-site by Rocky Top Catering, with seasonal, homemade menus built around fresh ingredients, and dedicated event managers guide each celebration from planning through execution.

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  The Graham Mill

  205 W Harden St, Graham, NC 27253, USA

  • Spaces for 200-240 Guests

  Historic. Modern. Industrial. Spacious. Natural Light. Exposed Brick. Metal Beams. Garden. The Graham Mill can accommodate up to 200 seated guests (240 cocktail style) and has indoor and outdoor ceremony locations. We are located in Downtown Graham, just 30 minutes from Durham, Chapel Hill and Greensboro and less than an hour from Raleigh and Winston Salem. We would love to host your wedding, corporate event, celebration, photo/video shoot, or any other type of event. Scroll down to learn what makes The Graham Mill so unique! What makes The Graham Mill so unique? Capacity is 200 for a seated indoor reception and 240 for a cocktail style reception! Options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours! Market lights are permanently installed! Ample natural light including 2 full walls of windows, skylights and a glass garage door that opens up to our back lawn! 2 spacious dressing suites with french doors to connect for bridesmaids reveals, post-first look or when half of the wedding party is getting ready off-site!

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  KLC Event Center

  2425 E Garner Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

  Kingdom Life Church (KLC) is a dynamic church located in Raleigh, NC. Our event venue boasts over 5400+ square feet of versatile and customizable space. Nestled on the Raleigh/Garner border, this exceptional venue is the ideal canvas for bringing your unique event vision to life. The main space unfolds seamlessly, offering limitless possibilities for event setup and design. With high ceilings, a massive center stage, ample lighting and 2 offices each with a private bathroom, the space serves as a blank canvas, ready to be transformed to suit your special occasion. Whether you're planning a corporate conference, gala, wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party or Concert our venue effortlessly adapts to your needs.

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  The Barn & Gardens of The Little Herb House

  5800 Holland Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

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  Hooky Entertainment Cary

  1140 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519, USA

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  Lucci Blue's Social Cafe

  209 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

  • Spaces for 40 Guests

  Welcome to Lucci Blue's Gathering Place, your go-to destination for private events, parties, and celebrations. Our beautiful and versatile venue is perfect for birthdays, reunions, wedding showers, and more. With flexible layouts, scenic surroundings, and friendly staff, we make it easy to create memorable moments with the people who matter most.

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  Chateau des Fleures

  Angier, NC 27501, USA

  Located in Angier, North Carolina, Chateau des Fleures is a castle wedding venue. This unique estate is home to a French-style fairytale chateau and gardens that presents the perfect backdrop for special celebrations. Couples and their guests will feel transported to the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, when they enter this elegant and romantic venue. Facilities and Capacity Classic romance and refinement encapsulate every inch of this stunning estate. The chateau features a brick exterior with a red-brick outline and a classic round tower and conical roof to one side echoing authentic French chateaus. Inside, lavish interiors and rich wooden furnishings set the tone for upscale occasions. You can say "I do" in an outdoor ceremony, under a white gazebo surrounded by greenery and lush gardens. Stone statues in classical designs, fountains, and beautiful florals provide the perfect excuse for photo opportunities. For your evening reception, you can choose to erect a tent on the grounds, celebrate a small gathering by the poolside, or host a plush banquet in the main ballroom. Entering via a grand staircase, you can make your entrance as newlyweds in sophisticated style. The event space is characterized by rich furnishings, a large stone fireplace, ambient lighting, and lofty high ceilings. Round banquet tables are curated as you wish, with guests facing the sweetheart table by the fireplace. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, dancing, and making memories.

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  Springhill Suites by Marriott City View Durham

  705 S Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

  • Spaces for 100-550 Guests

  Total 3500 square feet, can be split into two rooms, 1500 square feet each A/V Equipment Projectors and Screens Pop-up dance floor available for rental

  Avg response time 4-6 hrs

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  Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel

  1 Europa Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel is a newly renovated destination near Durham, NC, that brings a classic back to life with a modern twist. Moments from downtown Chapel Hill, UNC, Duke University and Research Triangle Park, our hotel is perfectly positioned to explore. Our new & fully renovated hotel is the perfect NEW destination for all your wedding needs! Renovated hotel in Chapel Hill, NC with 18,000 sq ft of flexible space & up to 10 meeting rooms. The outdoor event deck is the perfect area for intimate to large gatherings offering 6,900 sq ft! We have staff that specializes and caters to both traditional and ethnic wedding cultures! Our newly renovated grand ballroom can accommodate wedding banquets for up to 400 guests seated.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  The Bradford

  523 Pea Ridge Rd, New Hill, NC 27562, USA

  NESTLED ON 12 ACRES IN THE QUAINT TOWN OF NEW HILL, THE BRADFORD WAS INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO EMBRACE THE COUNTRYSIDE OF EUROPE WHILE EMBODYING THE SERENITY OF HOME. IT IS A PLACE WHERE EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE MEETS APPROACHABLE LUXURY. AN EVENT AT THE BRADFORD IS NOT JUST A DAY OR A SINGLE MOMENT. IT IS A UNIQUELY TAILORED EXPERIENCE. The Bradford began on a paper napkin during lunch at Bear Rock Cafe while planning Dana's wedding. I know it sounds like every other venue start up...but that's really how it happened! Our original sketch looked something like a warehouse - nothing like our plans today. We decided then that if we were going to open a venue we should really learn more about the event planning process from a planner's perspective not just a bride's. Thus C and D began! After 6 years of planning events, we decided that we were ready to pursue our first dream of opening a venue. We searched high and low for the perfect piece of property (one that had enough space and perk was rather difficult to find). We eventually stumbled upon this little gem in New Hill and started the process of seeing if it would fit our needs. It took us 6 months to purchase, and go through the right avenues with county, 1 year to get financing, and in 2013 we started building! Our first event was August of 2014 and as they say, the rest is history! A lot of people ask if this was a historic home, or a family home - and the answer is no! We just built it to look old and historic. We put every thing we owned into this property and took a massive leap of faith- and we are so grateful we did! We love hosting events and love seeing our clients get married here and have the most perfect day. It is truly our dream job and we are so grateful for all the clients past and present that fell in the love with the property much like we did. WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU AND HOST YOUR PERFECT EVENT!

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Oakland Farm

  3355 Rosser Rd, Bear Creek, NC 27207, USA

  • Spaces for 10-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Barns
  • 2 Farms

  Nestled on 18 acres of forest in Bear Creek, North Carolina, Oakland Farm provides an unforgettable experience for your wedding or special event. Our elegant Barn surrounded by lush green trees and pastures is a picturesque setting for life's most precious moments. Welcome to the Farm! We’re happy to have you explore Oakland Farm’s beautiful property showcasing one of the Sandhills’ charming barn wedding and event venues. Centrally located in Chatham County, our venue is easily accessible from the Greensboro, Raleigh, and Fayetteville areas. Just minutes from the historic Camelback Bridge and downtown Sanford, guests can escape the sounds of the city as they celebrate an evening on the Farm. In 2015, O.A. “Buddy” Keller broke ground on Oakland’s Barn venue to create the perfect space for his oldest granddaughter's wedding. On October 10, 2015, Oakland welcomed its first guests through the barn doors for a perfect fall evening they’d remember forever. Since then it has seen many beautiful and meaningful events take place within its walls. Showcasing old and new materials, the Barn’s aesthetic is the perfect mesh of rustic elegance. In 2017, the Pavilion was completed to accommodate outdoor wedding ceremonies overlooking our expansive, well maintained grounds. Our quaint, refurbished Farmhouse sleeps up to 10 and offers stunning views of the pasture and our horses and Galloway cows. Whether you’re planning a classic wedding, an intimate gathering, corporate holiday party, or non-profit event, your guests will enjoy getting away for an unforgettable day at Oakland Farm.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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