Top Havelock Venues

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

The Farm at West Prong Acres is a 14 acre family-run farm featuring a rustic and beautiful two story timber framed barn perfect for weddings and celebrations of all kinds. Located in Newport NC, The Farm is nestled in the pines and rests on the West Prong branch of the Newport River. The Farm at West Prong Acres rural setting is just minutes from world class beaches, popular seaside towns, superb fishing, awesome hiking and horseback riding trails. We also offer lodging with our cozy 3 bedroom cottage vacation rental, featured on VRBO and AirbNb. Visit our website for more information or contact us.

• Spaces for 240 Guests

Set on three landscaped acres at a family garden center in Newport, North Carolina, Butterfly Kisses Pavilion is a rustic-modern outdoor wedding venue in the eastern part of the state. The property took shape when owners Jeff and Sharon Shultz set out to plan their daughter Katrina's wedding, built a custom pavilion in about seven months, and hosted their first celebration in June 2011. At its center stands a 40-by-60-foot barn-inspired pavilion of rough-cut timber, with vaulted ceilings and a brick paver floor. An Open Air Chapel overlooks a pond, and a covered courtyard adds a fire pit and an outdoor fireplace for gatherings before and after the ceremony. Custom farmhouse tables and a dividable dressing suite round out the grounds. The venue accommodates up to 120 guests and hosts weddings, reunions, showers, and parties, with transparent, package-based pricing.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Neuse Breeze is a luxury, all-inclusive waterfront wedding venue on the Neuse River in Havelock, on North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The property specializes in destination weddings, offering couples a private shoreline, 400 feet of beachfront, and a climate-controlled enclosed pavilion that seats up to 150 guests. The venue's all-inclusive package covers ceremony and reception from start to finish — coordinating vendors, providing florals, décor, tables, linens, DJ services, gourmet catering, and a custom cake. A dedicated event manager handles setup, breakdown, and day-of coordination so nothing is left to chance. Two on-site homes provide overnight accommodations for the wedding party, along with a bridal brunch with mimosas and a wedding-night stay for the couple. With a no-hidden-costs model and a private riverside setting, Neuse Breeze is designed to host weddings as a full weekend experience.

• Spaces for 40-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Waterfront

Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing is a waterfront hotel in downtown Morehead City, North Carolina, part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Set on the water, the property overlooks the harbor and its steady boating activity, with guest rooms and suites that frame views across the sound. For gatherings, the hotel's conference room hosts meetings and celebrations of up to 40 guests, arranged in configurations that range from classroom seating to reception style. Staff assist with catering and audio-visual needs, and the hotel's lobby and veranda offer additional room to gather. Its downtown setting places guests within walking distance of Morehead City's shops and restaurants, making it a convenient base for both business events and social occasions along the Crystal Coast.

• Spaces for 162 Guests

Jacks On The Waterfront is a waterfront venue and dining destination in Morehead City, North Carolina, overlooking Bogue Sound. The property brings together three distinct spaces: a waterfront bar featuring live entertainment from local and regional musicians, a wood-fired kitchen, and a rooftop event space called The View at Jacks. The View at Jacks is designed for private celebrations and business events, offering panoramic views of Bogue Sound alongside a fully stocked bar with complimentary bartender service, farmhouse and round tables, an indoor-outdoor sound system, smart TVs with HDMI and USB connectivity, and elevator access. Custom catering is arranged through Chef Johnny Chaanine. Dates are secured with a 20% deposit and signed contract.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Set in the heart of the historic district of Beaufort, a coastal North Carolina seaport known as Beaufort-by-the-Sea, the Beaufort Historic Site is a two-acre property owned and operated by the Beaufort Historical Association, a private non-profit founded in 1960. The site encompasses six authentically restored buildings, the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, and the adjacent Old Burying Grounds, preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County. For weddings, receptions, and other celebrations, the site offers a spacious outdoor venue shaded by magnolia trees, with room for classic white tents across the grounds. Couples can also gather inside the Carteret County Courthouse (c. 1796), restored in award-winning detail. Kitchen access is available in adjacent structures, food trucks are permitted on site, and areas for bridal party preparation can be arranged. A signature touch is the site's vintage red English double-decker bus, which carries up to 60 guests on tours of the town and is a popular addition for wedding parties celebrating on the North Carolina coast.

• Spaces for 40-230 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront sits on the water in the heart of New Bern's downtown historic district, overlooking the New Bern Grand Marina where guests can watch the boats come and go. Its waterfront setting anchors a full-service hotel built to host everything from weddings to corporate meetings. The hotel offers 12 meeting and event venues, led by the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 375 guests theater-style and 230 for a seated banquet or reception. Additional rooms — the Bradham, Lawson, Palmer, and Hawks Rooms, plus a riverfront Pre-Function Area for cocktail hour — scale down to more intimate gatherings, and an experienced event staff assists with A/V, catering, and seating plans. Beyond the event spaces, the property features an upscale-casual restaurant and bar, a seasonal outdoor waterfront venue overlooking the marina, and the brand's signature warm chocolate-chip cookie on arrival.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 space at this venue

The Islander Hotel & Resort is Emerald Isle's only oceanfront hotel, situated along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The property brings together more than 4,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space and a private oceanfront lawn, making it a natural fit for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations of up to 200 guests. The newly renovated Grand Ballroom anchors the event offerings with 3,000 square feet of space, a full-service bar, stage area, projector, and banquet tables. A connected outdoor patio with fire pit and a tented oceanfront event space extend celebrations toward the water, with direct beach access for ceremonies. A conference room serves smaller groups of fewer than 50. The resort's 102 on-site guest rooms allow attendees to stay the night, and an events team coordinates with local vendors for catering, florals, and rentals. All-inclusive wedding packages are available for couples planning a destination celebration on the Crystal Coast.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

River Bend Country Club is a semi-public 18-hole golf course and country club in New Bern, North Carolina, open to the public and offering individual, family, and social memberships. Designed by Gene Hamm and opened in 1977, the course plays to a par 71 over Bermuda grass fairways and bent grass greens. The club's amenities extend well beyond the course: a swimming pool, lighted driving range, practice putting green, and fully equipped pro shop are all on property. The River Bend Grille serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner for members and guests alike. For private events, the club's Grille Room and Banquet facilities are available for member and guest functions, from golf outings and league events to private gatherings and social occasions.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 14-300 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 1 Theater
• 5 Total Spaces

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores sits on North Carolina's Crystal Coast and spans more than 30,000 square feet across five exhibit galleries — Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Tidal Waters, and Ocean. The aquarium opens its spaces for private events ranging from intimate daytime meetings to full evening buyouts, hosting weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, birthday parties, and more. Soundside Hall, the aquarium's signature event space, measures approximately 37 by 50 feet with a high cathedral ceiling, a working fireplace, and an adjoining wooden deck overlooking Bogue Sound. It accommodates up to 125 guests for banquets, ceremonies, and receptions. The Big Rock Theater seats 150 and is equipped with a large-screen AV system for presentations, lectures, and small-scale performances. Evening gallery rentals extend the experience further: the Saltwater Galleries — including the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit — host private events for up to 175 guests alongside the aquarium's resident sea life.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Flame Catering and Banquet Center has served the greater New Bern area as one of Eastern North Carolina's most recognized catering and private event companies. Based two miles from downtown New Bern, the company operates its own Banquet Center — a 4,500-square-foot private venue accommodating 50 to 300 guests — and works as a preferred caterer at partner venues across Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Onslow Counties. The Banquet Center's event-ready setup includes a handmade marble-topped bar, a large pre-function area, and all tables, chairs, plates, silverware, and glassware. Each event is staffed by a dedicated event coordinator who assists with menu planning, vendor coordination, and décor concepts, whether for a wedding, corporate gathering, military ball, church function, family reunion, or nonprofit fundraiser.