Top Cornelius Venues

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Morehead Inn is a historic estate in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood, built in 1917 by architect William Peeps and recognized today as one of the area's landmark properties. Following renovation in 1995, the inn operates as a boutique bed and breakfast and all-inclusive private event venue, set among mature gardens just minutes from Uptown Charlotte. The property features 12 individually appointed guest rooms and suites, a four-bedroom carriage house, period antiques, and fireplaces throughout. Its event spaces, set within the gracious estate and surrounding gardens, accommodate weddings, corporate meetings, baby celebrations, and custom gatherings of various sizes. All catering, beverage, and rental services are provided through an exclusive partnership with Something Classic Catering, with menus tailored to each event. On-site accommodations allow wedding parties and other groups to reserve the property for the full celebration experience.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

SMS Catering Atrium is a full-service event venue and catering company set on 8½ acres in Charlotte, North Carolina. The centerpiece atrium features large sliding glass doors that open onto a patio with a decorative fountain, giving events a natural flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. For group celebrations, the property includes wireless internet, a 9×12 projector screen for presentations and slideshows, and an outdoor recreation area with volleyball, basketball, miniature golf, and horseshoes. Ample free on-site parking accommodates guests of all group sizes. The company's full-service catering team handles menu design and cleanup, covering everything from wedding receptions and corporate luncheons to private parties and anniversary celebrations.

• Spaces for 80-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Ovens Auditorium is Charlotte's largest performing arts theater, part of the Bojangles Entertainment Complex on East Independence Boulevard. Named in honor of David Ovens, a civic leader central to the complex's founding, the venue has hosted concerts, Broadway productions, comedy shows, family events, and symphony performances since 1955 — and is consistently recognized on Pollstar's Top 200 Theatre Venues Worldwide list. The main house seats 2,447 guests across orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony levels. For private gatherings, the auditorium offers dedicated event spaces with in-house food, beverage, and catering. The Hospitality Room accommodates up to 150 guests for receptions or 80 for a seated dinner. Ovens Auditorium is owned by the City of Charlotte and managed by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

Enjoy the peace and quiet of our 4 1/2 acres of gardens and grounds while forgetting that you are only 2 miles from the city center. Take a stroll through one of Charlotte's most historic neighborhoods to a nearby store or restaurant. Or just relax with a book and a cup of tea on one of our screened-in porches. You can find modern luxury wrapped in Southern charm here, plus you get personalized service. We would be honored to assist in adding your special day to the memories of this 101-year-old property in this lovely historic setting. After perusing our numerous majestic settings, get in touch with us, and we'll help you organize your day! The Duke Mansion, which was built in 1915 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is run as a nonprofit, with all profits going toward preserving and safeguarding this local treasure. Come and take in the sights at this historic site that is 100 years old and has been restored.

• Spaces for 96-996 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Theaters
• 9 Total Spaces

Queens University of Charlotte occupies a tree-lined campus in Charlotte's Myers Park Historic District, offering more than 20 distinct venues for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and performing arts occasions. The setting — defined by historic architecture, manicured grounds, and proximity to Uptown Charlotte and SouthPark — has made the campus a sought-after backdrop for celebrations of all kinds. Belk Chapel anchors the wedding program: a non-denominational sanctuary that has hosted thousands of ceremonies since opening in 1950, featuring natural light and an adjoining rotunda for guest arrivals. Nearby, the McInnes Parlors in historic Queens Hall and the adjacent Hall Brown Terrace accommodate up to 200 guests for cocktail receptions and intimate gatherings. For larger receptions, the Young Dining Hall hosts up to 230 guests seasonally from May through August, while the Sandra Levine Theatre — a 996-seat performance venue within the Sarah Belk Gambrell Center — brings a dramatic scale to formal events and galas. The Conference and Event Services team coordinates all bookings, and in-house catering is provided exclusively through Carved & Crafted.

• Spaces for 240 Guests

The Peninsula Club is a private country club set along eleven miles of Lake Norman shoreline in Cornelius, North Carolina, just north of Charlotte. The elegant clubhouse looks out over panoramic lake views, providing a picturesque backdrop for weddings, private receptions, and corporate events. With more than 25 years of experience, the Club hosts a wide range of private celebrations — including wedding ceremonies and receptions, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, and milestone gatherings — in flexible indoor spaces that include an intimate Lakeside Room and a spacious ballroom. Guests may arrive by water at one of eight private boat slips, with direct access to the clubhouse and dining facilities. In addition to its event programming, The Peninsula Club offers a recently renovated championship golf course, tennis and pickleball, pool facilities, and multiple dining venues — all set within a lakefront community on one of North Carolina's largest lakes.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

The Escape Game Concord offers event spaces for your next celebration in Concord, North Carolina.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 180-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

NorthStone Country Club is a private country club set on 237 landscaped acres in Huntersville, North Carolina, about 20 minutes from downtown Charlotte in the Lake Norman area. Founded in 1997, the club completed a significant clubhouse renovation that updated its bar, dining spaces, and the 18,000-square-foot facility that serves as the backdrop for private events. The Carolina Ballroom anchors the club's event offerings — a 3,000-square-foot space with 13-foot draped ceilings and glass-paneled doors that open onto a covered veranda overlooking the golf course. The room accommodates up to 180 guests and divides into three sections, offering flexibility for rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, milestone celebrations, and full-scale wedding receptions. Outdoor ceremony options include the Stone Garden, the Wedding Garden, and the Wedding Gazebo. An in-house culinary team provides customizable menus across all event types, from passed hors d'oeuvres and chef-attended carving stations to plated entrées, dessert displays, and specialty bar packages. Packages include Chiavari chairs, complimentary linens, and décor selections. A dedicated events coordinator supports planning from the initial inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Founded in 1927, Cabarrus Country Club is one of the South's longest-operating country clubs, set on a 300-acre property in Concord, North Carolina, where an 18-hole championship golf course designed by George Cobb and a 25-acre lake frame the grounds. Membership is not required to book an event, and the club hosts everything from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions and weddings. The clubhouse Ballroom divides into three separate rooms and seats up to 200 guests; combined with the adjoining Atrium, it opens into a standing reception for as many as 300. The Atrium's hardwood floor leads onto a brick-and-wrought-iron Veranda overlooking the golf course, while the recently added Front Lawn, with its paver walkway and open green, suits outdoor wedding ceremonies. Catering is handled in-house, with menus personalized by the executive chef, and a dedicated event coordinator helps couples and planners arrange vendors and details from booking through the celebration.

• Spaces for 175 Guests

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Aria Tuscan Grill brings modern Italian cooking to Charlotte, reimagining traditional Tuscan comfort food in a contemporary setting. Set within Founders Hall on North Tryon Street, the restaurant is a collaboration between owner Pierre Bader, beverage director Briana Cohen, and executive chef Alex Piatt. For private events, Aria offers two separate dining rooms and two bar areas, hosting seated groups of up to 200 and standing receptions of up to 250. Bar La Scala, the upstairs dining room, suits everything from intimate gatherings to business receptions and can be arranged as a private or semi-private space for cocktail parties or four-course plated dinners. The downstairs dining room accommodates larger parties and includes a private area beside the open kitchen, where guests can watch the chefs at work. The restaurant hosts bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, and holiday parties, and provides full-service on- and off-site catering for events of all sizes.