Our 13 Favorite Woodsy Wedding Venues in Raleigh

Fab Features: elegant private events venue specializing in delivering the ultimate in full-service, all-inclusive experiences • exchange vows overlooking Lake Laurel under the shade of the woods • follow with cocktails on the patio or in the Grand Ballroom featuring an inviting brick fireplace

Fab Features: lovely blueberry farm with rustic-chic event spaces and plush dressing suites • meet (and snap cute pics with) the charming pygmy goats and miniature donkeys • al fresco receptions beneath a breezy wooden pavilion nestled among the trees

Fab Features: elegant clubhouse surrounded by manicured grounds • walk down a brick aisle to exchange vows beneath a white arbor backed by towering trees • the grand ballroom is designed with a neutral color palette, crystal chandeliers, and opens to a covered terrace

Fab Features: picturesque private club community located in Chapel Hill • variety of event spaces from the rolling greens to the expansive lawn perfect for tented receptions to the elegant ballroom • world-class culinary options paired with excellent service

Fab Features: family-run farm nestled on 42 sprawling acres in the Sandhills • serene ceremonies on the expansive lawn or on the stone patio surrounded by lush roses • al fresco celebrations inside the open-air pavilion or inside the rustic barn or the modern climate-controlled reception building

Fab Features: artfully-constructed private event space on the outskirts of the forest, you’ll forget you’re just 6 minutes from downtown • romantic ceremonies on the patio beneath the glow of French Quarter-inspired gas lanterns and strings of bistro lights • celebrate the evening around the 15-foot fireplace topped by a mantle of reclaimed wood

Fab Features: 62-acre estate dotted with both vintage and modern houses, barns, and other structures • say "I do" before a sparkling lake with a water feature, under a grand pecan tree, or beneath shady branches in the Grove Arbor • drop a coin in the wishing well while your guests enjoy hors d'oeuvres beside the pool

Fab Features: elegant country club surrounded by lush landscape • exchange vows backed by sweeping views of the course’s rolling greens and towering pines • indulge with 5-star star cuisine from their Executive Chef paired with creative spirits

Fab Features: exquisite post-and-beam wood barn highlighted by bright windows, wagon wheel chandeliers, and sliding doors • exchange vows in front of the classic whitewashed barn • plenty of photo ops on the tree-lined grounds, including a sweetly curved bridge, a pond, manicured gardens, and—of course—the vineyards

Fab Features: idyllic farm set on 23 picturesque acres • exchange vows overlooking a tranquil pond or on the expansive lawn backed by towering trees • rustic-chic celebrations inside the barn with its peaked ceiling accented by exposed wood beams and stringed market lights

Fab Features: a serene farm surrounded by rolling hills but easily accessible from Raleigh/Durham, Greensboro, and Fayetteville • the cozy two-story home boasts a gracious wraparound porch that looks out over a thick grove of trees • plenty of space to dine and dance in the rustic-elegant barn or the nearby grand pavilion

Fab Features: ceremonies beneath a magnificent archway of Duke stone quarried exclusively for the university, tucked among lush foliage • French doors lead to your reception in the chandelier-draped, classically elegant President's Ballroom • your generous package includes the assistance of the on-site wedding professions and complimentary accommodations for your wedding night

Fab Features: nestled in the quiet countryside of Lee County, only a few minutes drive from the center of Sanford • peaceful and pastoral vibes offering an array of beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces, all with views of the lush woodlands and distant hills • packages come well-appointed with vintage furniture and access to the thoughtfully designed dressing suites

Venue: Hayfield at Murchison Farms