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  1705 East Events

  1705 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

  • Spaces for 72-275 Guests
  • 4 Event Spaces
  • 1 Bar
  • 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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  Fontana Village Resort

  300 Woods Rd, Fontana Dam, NC 28733, USA

  • Spaces for 40-600 Guests
  • 7 Event Spaces
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Fontana Village Resort & Marina sits deep in the Nantahala National Forest, tucked between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the shoreline of Fontana Lake in the mountains of western North Carolina. The setting pairs mountain scenery and fresh air with a full-service resort, giving weddings, meetings, and group gatherings a backdrop of rustic elegance and turnkey ease. The resort offers more than 17,000 square feet of event space across seven indoor and outdoor venues, ranging from the 9,000-square-foot Event Hall for gatherings of up to 500 guests to intimate suites and open-air fire pits and sundecks. Customizable catering menus and on-site professional planning support each celebration, while cabins, a lodge, and campground lodging keep guests on property. Between events, the surrounding forest invites lake paddling, hiking, and mountain biking, along with on-site dining and local craft beverages, making the resort well suited to weddings, corporate retreats, and family reunions alike.

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  Cypress Bend Vineyards

  21904 Riverton Rd, Wagram, NC 28396, USA

  • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Cypress Bend Vineyards sits on ancestral farmland along the Lumber River in Wagram, North Carolina, in the coastal plain of Scotland County. Known as "Riverton," the property has been in the family since 1807, when it was settled by Reverend Daniel White and his wife Catherine Campbell White; their descendants opened the vineyard to the public in June of 2005. The winery specializes in the muscadine grape, cultivating the Carlos, Noble, and Magnolia cultivars into eighteen muscadine table wines that range from dry to sweet, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. River-fed soil, long rows of vines, and cypress trees lining the water give the grounds a distinctly Southern character. For events, the property offers a patio and veranda, a large event tent, and an indoor Harvest Room, making it well suited to vineyard weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, family reunions, and corporate gatherings. An on-site event planner helps coordinate each celebration, and every other Friday the vineyard hosts Jazzy Fridays, an evening of live music and dancing under the tent.

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  The Inn at Celebrity Dairy

  144 Celebrity Dairy Way, Siler City, NC 27344, USA

  • Spaces for 18-350 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Inn at Celebrity Dairy is a farmhouse bed and breakfast on a 300-acre working goat dairy in rural Chatham County, North Carolina. The property brings together a Greek Revival farmhouse and an original 1800s log cabin — connected by a two-story atrium — set beneath 250-year-old oak trees, with around 100 dairy goats, free-range chickens, and peacocks roaming the grounds. For private events and weddings, the inn offers a full-weekend buyout from Friday noon through Sunday noon, with exclusive use of the public rooms, guest rooms, and grounds. The Atrium seats up to 70 for rehearsal dinners and accommodates up to 150 for standing receptions. The shaded lawn accepts a 40-by-70-foot tent for outdoor ceremonies, and the historic Log Cabin serves as an intimate gathering space for smaller groups. In-house catering showcases the farm's award-winning chèvre and locally grown seasonal produce, with outside caterers also welcome.

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  The Century Room

  20 S Spruce St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

  • Spaces for 40-250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Century Room on the Park occupies the second floor of Pack's Tavern in downtown Asheville, housed within a restored 1907 building adjacent to Pack Square Park. The venue's main event space is a turn-of-the-century ballroom with high ceilings, exposed wood trusses, and original brick walls — a historic interior in one of Asheville's landmark settings. The ballroom accommodates up to 180 seated guests or 250 for a cocktail-style gathering, and is equipped with a private suite and advanced audio-visual capabilities. For smaller occasions, the Parkside Patio seats 25 to 40 guests across both covered and open-air sections, with direct views of Pack Square Park. A fully staffed kitchen and full bar support every event, with catering options spanning hors d'oeuvres, buffet, plated, and family-style service. A dedicated events team assists with planning from first inquiry through event day.

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  The Glass Box

  230 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

  • Spaces for 30-45 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Glass Box is a modern event suite on the fifth floor of 230 Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows that frame city views, the suite features hardwood floors, a private outdoor balcony, and a pantry nook with sink and refrigerator — allowing stylish celebrations without leaving the floor. The space accommodates up to 30 seated guests or 45 for cocktail-style receptions. It is well suited for micro-weddings, engagement parties, baby showers, business meetings, and intimate social events. Each rental includes lounge furniture, tables and chairs, a coat rack, a private restroom, and an on-site venue host. The Glass Box is accessible by elevator and is available Monday through Thursday year-round for social and corporate events, with weekend availability based on bookings at the adjacent Stockroom at 230. The venue is one of four event spaces operated by Empire Events in downtown Raleigh.

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  Castle McCulloch

  3925 Kivett Dr, Jamestown, NC 27282, USA

  • Spaces for 56-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Castle McCulloch is a castle event venue in Jamestown, North Carolina, hosting weddings and receptions, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. Its spaces range across indoor, outdoor, waterfront, and ballroom settings, accommodating groups from roughly 20 to 350 guests. The property offers several distinct venues, each suited to a different scale of celebration. The Crystal Garden Ballroom is the largest indoor space, seating up to 300, while the Great Hall and the intimate lower-level Queen's Chambers handle smaller gatherings. Two outdoor areas, the Great Hall Patio and the Hillside Terrace Patio, overlook the castle grounds and are protected by tent structures from April through mid-November. Rentals include a 6.5-hour event window with tables and chairs, event coordination and on-site management, complimentary parking, rehearsal time, and dressing room and bridal photo access, making the castle a full-service setting for weddings and events.

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  Mayton Inn

  301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511, USA

  • Spaces for 12-250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The Mayton is a 44-room boutique hotel in downtown Cary, North Carolina, positioned alongside Downtown Cary Park. The property offers six dedicated event spaces suited to gatherings of all scales — from intimate private dinners to receptions of up to 150 guests — with catering provided by the in-house Peck & Plume restaurant throughout. The Terrace, elevated 14 feet above street level, delivers panoramic views of the park and features a retractable awning and built-in sound system, accommodating 70 seated or 150 for cocktail receptions. The Park Room brings floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and custom chandeliers to groups of up to 64 seated or 90 for receptions. For smaller occasions, the Redbud Room and Indigo Room provide private dining settings with natural light, while the North Corner combines three connected areas — including a covered outdoor terrace — for indoor-outdoor events of up to 50 guests. The hotel's 44 guest rooms and suites, including two- and three-bedroom options that accommodate up to 10, allow wedding parties and event guests to stay close to the celebration. The Mayton sits within walking distance of downtown Cary dining, breweries, and shops.

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  North Carolina Museum of Art

  2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

  • Spaces for 100-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 5 Museums
  • 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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  DoubleTree Hotel Fayetteville

  1965 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312, USA

  • Spaces for 12-550 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 9 Hotels
  • 9 Total Spaces

  The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fayetteville sits just off I-95 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, about six miles from downtown and within a short drive of Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, the Crown Coliseum, and the Airborne and Special Operations Museum. The property pairs its guest rooms with more than 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, making it a practical home base for weddings, conferences, and social gatherings that draw guests from out of town. At the center of the event space is the 7,200-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which holds up to 550 guests for a reception or 320 for a seated banquet and divides into four salons for smaller functions. Additional meeting rooms, a boardroom, and a terrace lounge round out the options. On-site catering supports every event, and the hotel's Marquis Bistro is led by an award-winning chef known for warm, Southern-style cooking. An outdoor pool and fitness center are also on site.

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  Autumn Creek Vineyards

  364 Means Creek Rd, Mayodan, NC 27027, USA

  • Spaces for 75-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Bar
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Gioia dell'Amore Cellars at Autumn Creek Vineyards is a working vineyard and winery set in the rolling countryside of Rockingham County, North Carolina, near Mayodan. Owned by David and Laura Comer, the property takes its name from the Italian phrase for "the joy of love," and it pairs an operating winery and tasting room with a collection of indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings and events. The venue's elegantly rustic character runs from the 6,000-square-foot Pavilion, which seats up to 200 guests beneath handcrafted timber trusses and around a grand stone fireplace, to a lawn gazebo set before a pond and fountain, an indoor/outdoor barrel room, and a tasting room that hosts smaller gatherings of up to about 75. Glass windows and doors frame vineyard and countryside views throughout, and backdrops in every direction give photographers room to work, suiting everything from intimate elopements to full 200-guest celebrations.

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  Ovens Auditorium

  2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

  • 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.

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  Moratoc Park

  102 River Dr, Williamston, NC 27892, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Waterfront

  Moratoc Park is an 18-acre county-owned park along the Roanoke River in Williamston, North Carolina, set on the site of the town's original historic wharf. At the center of the park stands the Moratoc building, a rustic conference facility with river views, a stone fireplace, full kitchen, spacious deck, and an outdoor covered cooking area — a natural fit for receptions, weddings, meetings, and private gatherings of up to 250 guests. The park's surroundings add to the experience: picnic shelters, a fishing pier, canoe and kayak launch, a gazebo, walking trails, and ADA-accessible amenities give guests ample room to enjoy the riverside setting before or after an event.

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  Centennial Station Arts Center

  121 S Centennial St, High Point, NC 27260, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  Housed in a historic freight train depot from the 1930s, the Centennial Station Arts Center brings a rustic-yet-elegant character to weddings, corporate luncheons, and celebrations in downtown High Point, North Carolina. Operated by the High Point Arts Council, the depot has been adapted into a flexible event hall that accommodates up to 250 guests with adjustable table arrangements. The space is built for gatherings that mix dining and entertainment: a 32-foot-square dance floor anchors the room, and a stage with two backstage dressing rooms, a sound system, and adjustable lighting supports everything from receptions to the venue's dinner theatre productions. A full bar and an on-site catering prep kitchen round out the offerings, and clients may bring in their own approved caterer, florist, photographer, planner, and entertainment. Accessible parking, ramps, and vendor loading areas make the historic building easy to work in.

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  Monroe Camp & Retreat Center

  24501 Camp Rd, Laurel Hill, NC 28351, USA

  • Spaces for 40-300 Guests
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Monroe Camp and Retreat Center is a 300-acre Christian camp and retreat facility set in the longleaf pine sandhills of Laurel Hill, North Carolina, about 25 miles south of Pinehurst. Founded in 1954 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the property operates year-round, hosting weddings, group retreats, and meetings alongside its summer camp programs. Boyd Hall serves as the primary event venue, featuring floor-to-ceiling rustic wood beams and an open-air design that accommodates up to 200 guests for seated receptions. Hafer Hall, situated on a hilltop near the entrance with woodland views from its back deck, seats up to 104 and suits smaller receptions and retreat gatherings. Outdoor ceremony spaces include the cypress-lined shoreline of Lake Andrew and adjacent fields. A lakefront picnic shelter rounds out the property's gathering options. Overnight accommodations in McKnight Lodge and twelve rustic cabins make Monroe Camp a practical choice for destination weddings and multi-day retreats. Groups can add on professional food service, aerial ropes courses, a climbing wall, team challenge courses, and disc golf to extend the experience.

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  Carolina Club

  150 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

  • Spaces for 20-350 Guests
  • 4 Event Spaces
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Set within the George Watts Hill Alumni Center on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill, The Carolina Club is a private business and social club that welcomes alumni, university faculty and staff, and the broader Chapel Hill community. Warm, wood-accented interiors carry an atmosphere of distinction, with in-house dining and personalized service at the center of the experience. The Club's event spaces suit a wide range of gatherings, from corporate seminars and board meetings to weddings, graduation parties, and life celebrations. The centerpiece is Alumni Hall, a 7,500-square-foot room with an elevated stage that divides into three sections using movable walls, each opening onto an outdoor terrace. Smaller rooms, including the mural-lined Peebles Room and the walnut-paneled Royall Room, offer intimate settings for showers, luncheons, and business meetings. An experienced catering and food-and-beverage team prepares every event in house, and a dedicated private events staff works through the details of each occasion. While The Carolina Club is a members' club, it welcomes private event rentals from non-members, and its team can coordinate the arrangements.

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  Historic Market Hall

  215 Wolfe St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

  • Spaces for 20-400 Guests
  • 5 Event Spaces
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 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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  Cross Creek Country Club

  1129 Greenhill Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030, USA

  • Spaces for 40-350 Guests
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 9 Total Spaces

  Cross Creek Country Club sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mount Airy, North Carolina, on land that was once a working farm. Established in 1973 around an 18-hole golf course designed by architect Joseph Lee, the semi-private club pairs fine dining and recreation with a full calendar of private events — weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, golf outings, and holiday gatherings. A 2001 clubhouse renovation added the Grand Ballroom, the club's largest event space, which seats up to 350 guests and opens onto a balcony overlooking the course. Beyond the ballroom, the club offers a range of indoor rooms and an outdoor pavilion, accommodating everything from small private parties to celebrations of up to 350 guests. Wedding parties can hold ceremonies at the scenic pavilion or creek-side settings before moving indoors for the reception. Events are supported by an in-house team that coordinates food and beverage, room setup, and audio/visual needs, with wireless internet throughout the clubhouse. The Sunset Grille restaurant, along with swimming and tennis facilities, rounds out the property.

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  The North Carolina Arboretum

  100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA

  • Spaces for 30-200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 7 Outdoor Spaces
  • 10 Total Spaces

  The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden set in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, and an affiliate of the University of North Carolina system. For nearly 40 years, the Arboretum has cultivated connections between people, plants, and places, drawing more than 500,000 visitors annually to its formal gardens, bonsai exhibition, and over 10 miles of trails. Private event rental spaces span both indoor and outdoor settings — from the fireplace-lit Baker Lobby and open-air Event Lawn to the Heritage Garden's serene plantings, the Blue Ridge Court fountain area, and a stone-tiered Amphitheater — all within the Arboretum's 65 acres of cultivated grounds. Events accommodate up to 150 guests. In-house catering is provided by Food Experience for groups of 20 or more, and a Green Weddings Program supports couples seeking environmentally conscious planning. Buildings and formal garden areas are wheelchair accessible.

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  Museum of Life and Science

  Magic Wings Butterfly House, 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704, USA

  • Spaces for 40-180 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 5 Museums
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The Museum of Life and Science is a nonprofit science and nature museum set on an 84-acre campus in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1946, the museum has grown into a regional institution that combines a two-story science center, an AZA-accredited zoo with more than 60 live animal species — including black bears, lemurs, and Red Wolves — and one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories. The Aerospace wing houses one of North Carolina's largest collections of Apollo-era NASA artifacts. For private events, the museum opens its distinctive spaces for after-hours gatherings of up to 180 guests, as well as daytime meetings. Couples can hold ceremonies in the Butterfly House Conservatory, on the two-acre Hideaway Woods nature playscape, or under the Special Events Tent and Lawn. Receptions take place in gallery spaces including the South Gallery, Aerospace hall, and Mercury Meeting Room. All rentals include a dedicated venue coordinator, complimentary WiFi, on-site parking, tables and chairs with staff setup and breakdown, and access to an exclusive roster of caterers and bartenders.

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