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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in North Carolina. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal North Carolina venue has never been easier.
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Levine Museum of the New South
Charlotte, NC, USAThe Escape Game Concord
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard #129b, Concord, NC 28027, USAThe Escape Game Concord offers event spaces for your next celebration in Concord, North Carolina.
The Sanderling Resort
1461 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949, USA- Spaces for 300-400 Guests
Upon the windswept shores nestled in the Outer Banks, awaits one of the most quintessential vacation spots on the East Coast: The Sanderling. Not merely a beach destination, but a tapestry woven with the timeless elegance of the South and the untamed charm of the coast. Located amidst the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, we offer a spectrum of captivating venues to accommodate your every desire.
Lake Toxaway Country Club
4366 W Club Blvd, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Lake Toxaway Country Club carries more than a century of remarkable history into every celebration it hosts. The story of Lake Toxaway itself begins in 1903, when the Toxaway River was dammed to create the lake — drawing a gilded guest list to the original Toxaway Inn that included Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and the Vanderbilt family. After a series of storms burst the dam in 1916, the lake lay dormant for decades before being lovingly restored in 1960; the country club opened its doors in 1963 and has welcomed guests across the mountain seasons ever since. Today, the club sits within 5,000 acres of western North Carolina mountain landscape, cradled by peaks exceeding 4,700 feet and adjoining more than 10,000 acres of protected wilderness — a setting that earns the journey. The drive is surprisingly easy: about an hour from Asheville, roughly three hours from Atlanta. For events, the club accommodates up to 300 guests across three distinctive spaces: the Vanderbilt Ballroom and Porch, the Firestone Grille and Porch, and the intimate Lake View Room. An in-house team of event planners and culinary professionals handles every detail from menu design to day-of execution, so weddings, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, reunions, and corporate gatherings unfold against one of the most exceptional mountain lake backdrops in the Southeast. The club's season runs April through November.
Ironwood Golf & Country Club
200 Golf Club Wynd, Greenville, NC 27834, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Ironwood Golf & Country Club is a private country club in Greenville, North Carolina, celebrating more than 30 years of operation under Renaissance Golf Group, LLC. The 14,000-square-foot clubhouse sits alongside an 18-hole course designed by Lee Trevino — his first signature course east of the Mississippi — and has been voted Best Golf Course in the area every year from 2019 through 2025. The club hosts weddings, corporate meetings, cocktail receptions, luncheons, and private celebrations of all kinds. The reception room features a dance floor and large windows overlooking the golf course, while an outdoor veranda provides an open-air option for ceremonies or receptions. Every event includes tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, setup, cleanup, and professional service staff, with custom menus crafted by the club's culinary team. A/V equipment — speakers, microphone, projector, and screen — is available as well. The dining room offers panoramic views of the 18th hole and 13th fairway, and the club's full amenity campus includes a competition-size swimming pool, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, and pickleball courts.
Little River Golf and Resort
500 Little River Farm Blvd, Carthage, NC 28327, USA- Spaces for 400 Guests
Tucked into the heart of North Carolina's storied Sandhills, just 4.5 miles north of the Village of Pinehurst, Little River Golf and Resort is a destination that pairs championship golf with genuine Southern hospitality. The resort's expansive 20,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors the property and is home to Filly & Colt's, a full-service restaurant and bar that brings warmth and character to every kind of gathering — from quiet, romantic fireside dinners and lively post-round celebrations to polished corporate meetings and, most memorably, fabulous weddings and receptions. Guests who stay on the property find themselves in beautifully appointed two-bedroom condos featuring full kitchens with granite countertops, private bathrooms in each bedroom, and welcoming dining and living spaces that comfortably accommodate up to four. With more than 25 years of experience crafting golf getaways in the Pinehurst region, the resort brings that same depth of care and expertise to every private event it hosts — making it an outstanding choice for groups and couples alike who want a celebration set against one of the most celebrated golf landscapes in the country.
Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport Hotel
1 Marriott Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409, USA- Spaces for 250-1,000 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Total Spaces
The Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport sits on 17 scenic acres adjacent to Piedmont Triad International Airport, offering more than 11,000 square feet of indoor event space alongside the outdoor Saura Gardens. The property hosts everything from intimate rehearsal dinners to large-scale receptions. The Grand Ballroom spans 6,148 square feet with chandeliers and a dedicated private entrance, accommodating up to 500 guests for a seated dinner or 1,000 for a standing reception. Saura Gardens provides over 2,000 square feet of outdoor event space, featuring a Southern-style pergola, a custom stone grill, water features, and a tented reception area for up to 250 seated guests or 350 for a reception. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are on staff to support coordination from inquiry through event day. The property includes 298 guest rooms, on-site dining at Due South Kitchen and Bar, and complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service.
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA- Spaces for 180-500 Guests
- 3 Museums
- 1 Outdoor
- 3 Total Spaces
Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum and event venue in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2007, the museum features two floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits and a full-scale IMAX theater — and each of those spaces opens to private rental for events ranging from corporate meetings and luncheons to formal galas and wedding celebrations. Events take place across three main rental spaces. Curiosity Square, the main lobby and surrounding first-floor exhibit area, offers an open-concept layout with soaring ceilings, vibrant colors, and access to an outdoor courtyard, accommodating up to 250 guests banquet-style or 500 for a standing reception. Zanzibar A/B is a 3,456-square-foot room with African wood-carved doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and built-in projection and audio systems — divisible for smaller cocktail gatherings or opened fully for receptions of up to 250. The IMAX building houses Marbles IMAX, which seats 272 for private screenings, presentations, and events on a four-story-tall screen.
Porters Neck Country Club
8403 Vintage Club Cir, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA- Spaces for 160 Guests
Porters Neck Country Club is a private country club in Wilmington, North Carolina, set along a Tom Fazio-designed golf course. The clubhouse accommodates up to 200 guests across a range of indoor and outdoor settings — from a southern-style ballroom with golf course views to a cocktail patio and open-air ceremony areas framed by historic willow trees. The club's in-house culinary team provides customizable menus for every occasion, with scheduled tastings and a dedicated Events Director available to guide planning from first inquiry through event day. Porters Neck regularly hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail galas, corporate functions, and golf outings.
Magnolia Manor Plantation B&B
128 Pet Burwell Rd, Warrenton, NC 27589, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Nestled on 13 acres in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, The Historic Magnolia Manor is a private wedding and event venue housed in one of the region's most distinguished historic properties. The centerpiece is the John Watson House — built around 1815 and expanded in 1859 by architect Jacob W. Holt into a graceful fusion of Greek Revival and Italianate design — which earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Its ornate full-width porch, fluted columns, and detailed roofline have welcomed guests for more than a century and a half. Ceremonies at The Historic Magnolia Manor take place beneath an ancient oak tree or within a pecan orchard, and receptions gather in a warm Southern-style barn set against the open countryside. The property also serves as a bed and breakfast, giving the wedding party the rare ability to stay on-site and turn a single celebration into a full countryside retreat.
Cabarrus Country Club
3247 Weddington Rd NW, Concord, NC 28027, USA- 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.
Country Club of Asheville
170 Windsor Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA- Spaces for 25-400 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Ballroom
- 7 Total Spaces
The Country Club of Asheville is a private club set against a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop in Asheville, North Carolina, built around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Donald Ross and recognized among the North Carolina Golf Panel's Top 100. Beyond the course, the club hosts weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, retirement parties, and corporate events for both members and non-members. Newly remodeled interiors pair modern design with mountain and landscape views, and an on-site event coordinator manages customization and day-of details while an Executive Chef oversees the fine dining. Celebrations move through a range of spaces: an outdoor ceremony site with mountain views, a wraparound bar and veranda for cocktails, and the Pisgah Ballroom with cathedral ceilings for receptions. Rooms range from intimate settings for 25 guests to a combined footprint accommodating up to 400.
The Barn at Zenfield
770 Weavil Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
The Barn at Zenfield is a family-owned wedding and event venue in Kernersville, North Carolina, set on a property with three generations of farming history spanning nearly a century. The barn at the heart of the property was first restored in the 1970s and relocated to its current site in 2013, where it was rebuilt for event use while retaining all of its original timber framing. Inside, rough-hewn beams, reclaimed wood, and vintage lighting preserve the character of a traditional Southern barn. Outside the barn's rear entrance, a thirty-foot patio with a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor bar extends the event space into the open air. The barn itself sits at the back of an open field, offering unobstructed views that make it well-suited for outdoor ceremonies or evening receptions under the stars.
NorthStone Country Club
15801 Northstone Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA- 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.
Center City Park
200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA- Spaces for 900 Guests
Center City Park is a downtown Greensboro green space anchoring the city's Cultural Arts District, set directly across Davie Street from LeBauer Park. It is one of two urban parks managed by the nonprofit Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. in partnership with the City of Greensboro. Together the two parks offer five acres of green space in the heart of downtown and host more than 350 free programs and events each year, spanning arts, culture, and wellness for all ages. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the park is available for private rental and regularly hosts weddings, concerts, festivals, fundraisers, races, birthday parties, and vendor marketplaces. Rentals are arranged through the parks' events team, who review each Request for Park Use to match gatherings large and small to the downtown setting.