Our 7 Favorite Woodsy Wedding Venues in Raleigh
Originally known as The City of Oaks, it's no wonder Raleigh's sprawling landscape is brimming with romantic forests and towering trees that create the perfect backdrop for your woodsy wedding. Whether you want to exchange vows beneath a century-old oak or host a swoon-worthy soirée overlooking forested hills, we’ve handpicked the perfect places to match just what you have in mind.
Highgrove Estate
Fuquay Varina, NC
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve
Raleigh, NC
Fab Features: glorious 115-acre nature preserve • say "I do" in a pasture overlooking open grasslands, or in a shaded forest clearing • the farm's original warehouse and grain silo is outfitted with oversized glass roll-up doors, lofted ceilings, and a covered arbor
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Ardenwood Farm
Chapel Hill, NC
Fab Features: serene 47-acre working horse farm just outside of Chapel Hill • exchange vows in front of the white modern farmhouse-style barn, beneath towering oaks, or in the open-air pavilion • endless photo ops among the rolling pastures, pristine buildings, and surrounded forest
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Maxwell Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
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
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
Het Landhuis Estate
Pittsboro, NC
Fab Features: 62-acre estate dotted with both vintage and modern houses, barns, and other structures • say "I do" before a sparkling lake with a water feature, under a grand pecan tree, or beneath shady branches in the Grove Arbor • drop a coin in the wishing well while your guests enjoy hors d'oeuvres beside the pool
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
Oakland Farm
Bear Creek, North Carolina
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
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Daniel's Ridge
Sanford, NC
Fab Features: nestled in the quiet countryside of Lee County, only a few minutes drive from the center of Sanford • peaceful and pastoral vibes offering an array of beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces, all with views of the lush woodlands and distant hills • packages come well-appointed with vintage furniture and access to the thoughtfully designed dressing suites
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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