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    All-Inclusive Venue

    We were looking for a venue where everything was all-encompassing and came across 1705 East...it was perfect! The venue is beautiful, location is convenient, and the fact that food and drinks are all combined with the venue through Rocky Top Catering, made everything so easy! We worked with both Quann and Karlee, and both were incredible and very quick to respond to any questions we had throughout the process.
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    Julie B. Sent on 01/20/2023
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    Amazing experience, perfect wedding day

    1705 is an amazing one stop shop for your wedding needs. From the venue, the getting ready suite, the accommodations from the staff, the in house catering, and every little detail in between- 1705 East was such an easy and magical place to get married. We will never forget our perfect day and we would chose 1705 East all over again if we could! 10/10!!!
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    Katrel C. Sent on 06/15/2022
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    Highest recommendation possible!

    Quann was absolutely amazing from start it finish! He really catered to our exact needs! And Rocky top’s food was 1000% phenomenal! Any bride, you will LOVE this venue and food!
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    Kristen N. Sent on 03/01/2022
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    Beautiful Venue, Great Staff!

    We used 1705 East for our rehearsal dinner in February 2022. We couldn’t have been happier with this venue! The recent updates they’ve implemented look stunning. The bar in particular looks amazing! Such a cool space. We worked mostly with Quann. He was incredible; answered all of our questions quickly and was great behind the scenes the day of! We loved this venue and would recommend it for a wedding or rehearsal venue!
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    Christine C. Sent on 09/18/2021
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    Excellent Wedding Venue

    We hired 1705 East, owned by Rocky Top catering, after we had celebrated a birthday party through Rocky Top catering. Their food is excellent. We had our wedding ceremony and our reception at 1705 East. Makes it very easy when they are also a catering company. Tons of food selections to create a menu. Quann was our go-to person and was there every step of the way in planning our menu and our reception. This location has an excellent large bar for cocktail hour and and an up stairs bridal suite - with 2 make-up stations and a sink. My bridemaids and I got ready at 1705. We had an amazingbwedding, and I would recommend 1705 and Rocky Top catering!
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    Nice & affordable

    This place is very nice very affordable. Samantha is very responsive & made sure to keep checking in with us. Also the food was OK. & the venue space is very beautiful.

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    Thank you La'Dasia for the kind review! We hope you enjoy your big day just as much as we will! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have along in your planning.
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    Melissa J. Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Booked venue based on pricing and accomodations

    Recently booked this venue for my upcoming wedding. Most affordable place of everything that I looked at. Samantha was very friendly and the venue itself is gorgeous. Price INCLUDES food and alcohol.

    1705 East's reply:

    Melissa, thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to be the host of your big day. Please let us know if we can do anything to make your planning process easier.
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    Katarina L. Sent on 03/15/2020
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    Absolutely Perfect

    Vicki and the entire Rocky Top staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we dreamed of which it was AND MORE! The venue itself is breathtaking but what really makes it so great is how the staff makes you feel from the time you book with them until after. The day of you are their number one priority and they make sure everything goes exactly how it should. The food was delicious and we received so many compliments about it. We could not be happier with choosing Vicki, rocky top and the 1705 team for our dream wedding!
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    Anna P. Sent on 04/07/2020
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    Magical Wedding Venue

    I'm so glad my husband and I chose 1705 East for our wedding venue. The location was easily accessible for family members from across the state. The simplicity of the grounds and space were perfect to ensure all guests could fully participate regardless of mobility limitations. Kayla was a gift to work with both during planning and on the day-of. Couldn't have made our wedding dream a reality without the 1705 East team!
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    Michelle Sent on 02/18/2020
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    Happily Ever After

    This venue is perfect because it will save you a lot of time planning. The venue offers a convenient location in Raleigh, catering, management, and bar services all in one package to make it a one stop shop. Choosing this venue made our lives a million times easier to plan our special day. So do yourself a favor to eliminate the inevitable wedding day stress and choose 1705 because they will provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests by offering you everything beyond anything you could dream.


    I want to genuinely take the time out to thank Rocky Top and 1705 East for their hospitality
    and service. The staff and management go above and beyond to fulfill any requests in a expeditious manner before, during, and after your event. All of my guests genuinely enjoyed their food and warm welcome from the staff. In fact, the groom and I are still hearing about how amazing our guests experience were weeks later. Our wedding has been acclaimed the wedding of the year thanks to 1705. And I want to especially thank a special server, Latoya for her outstanding efforts to cater to every need of both myself, the bride and my groom. Because of the beautiful venue, hospitable staff, and delicious cuisine we will have a lifetime of memories to cherish every time we think of our special day. And if there’s any details that we might forget, I’m sure that our guests will remember all of the rest. We can’t thank you enough for being apart of our special day. We look forward to hosting our future events here and even returning for our anniversary.

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    Mr. & Mrs. Lindsay
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    Brenda M. Sent on 12/23/2019
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    Beautiful Venue

    We absolutely loved having our wedding at 1705 East! Kayla was very helpful throughout the whole process and never hesitated to answer our questions. We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue and of course the food. Rocky Top Catering is amazing! Everyone loved the bar area and the service was beyond amazing! Definitely recommend 1705 East to anyone!!
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    Yorky M. Sent on 10/23/2019
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    Amazing food/service and beautiful venue!

    I loved that we had our wedding at 1705 East! They made some beautiful renovations since we last saw the space. The staff (Rocky Mountain Catering) were fabulous and very focused on attention to detail. The only downside is that there is no restroom upstairs but not a deal breaker. I highly recommend this space for your wedding.
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    Jennifer T. Sent on 09/08/2019
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    Most incredible venue!

    1705 East was everything we could have ever imagined! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and comes at an absolute steal of a price! Kayla, manager of 1705 East is so sweet and helpful. Nothing came as a “surprise” during the planning. Everything was very straight forward and transparent. We got so many complements on our venue after the wedding! Oh and ladies, the bridal suite is everything you’ve ever dreamed of... gorgeous, elegant, comfortable! 😍
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    Ashley N. Sent on 05/19/2019
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    1705 provides amazing service and catering at an incredible value

    We were very pleased with our wedding at 1705 East. Samantha was very responsive to our questions and helped us plan exactly what we wanted. 1705 was very flexible with our wishes and accommodated our many changes throughout the process. Samantha was very upfront with the pricing before we signed a contract and there were no hidden fees or surprises. The renovations are beautiful. The space is large and and it was lovely to have the entire venue to ourselves. The best part of 1705 East is the food! We received so many compliments and our guests told us repeatedly it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. We looked at a lot of venues and 1705 by far provides the best value for your money in the Triangle. We strongly recommend 1705 East for any couple looking for a wedding venue.
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    Chelsey Sent on 07/30/2018
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    The staff at 1705 East was spectacular. They were friendly, helpful, and made sure we were happy the whole time.
    The food was out of this world delicious. We had the bubbly bar (a must have!) it was so delightful.
    The venue itself is a stunning! The bridal suite was a dream. I felt like a princess bride. There are so many picture opportunities. There was plenty of room so no one felt cramped, but everyone was still able to enjoy each other.
    Vicki was my coordinator and she was fabulous. She was always there when I needed her and she made sure that everything was perfect.
    We are so pleased with 1705. Next big party we throw will be right there!
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    Jessica Sent on 09/23/2017
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    1705 Prime was an awesome venue and the team was amazing to work with!! Vicki was so responsive and made sure everything was perfect!!!! We keep hearing how amazing the food was! Rocky Top Catering has so many delicious food options! I would use them again in a heartbeat!!!
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    Stephanie Sent on 07/30/2017
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    Although vicki tong was not at the venue on day of and never got to meet her personally, She was wonderful to work with.
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    Lindsey Sent on 05/10/2017
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    We had a wonderful experience with Rocky Top. Their staff was extremely helpful and friendly on the day of the wedding, and we even had friends and family say the food was so good that they should open a restaurant!
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    Cameron Sent on 04/28/2017
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    You guys were outstanding! The food was extraordinary and the staff was top notch. I can't tell you how thrilled we were to use you guys for our wedding. We had numerous people come up to us during and after the wedding letting us know how much they loved the food.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 04/22/2017
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    Keep in mind the extra services that come with this vendor. They were extremely flexible, ended up helping us with more than just the food! We worked mostly with Elizabeth Haman and she provided such peace of mind. She was able to give great advice about our location, venue, rentals, etc. Everything the day-of ran very smoothly. The wait staff was wonderful and very professional.
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    Krystal Sent on 04/28/2017
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    All of our guests raved about the food at our wedding! We really enjoyed the whole experience with Rocky Top - from the tasting parties to all of our correspondence with Elizabeth, I couldn't be happier. Elizabeth is truly amazing and made sure every detail was perfect. She made me feel completely at ease with everything. The night of our reception was amazing - thanks in part to Rocky Top!
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    Kymberly Sent on 04/21/2017
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    I would highly recommend 1705 Prime! My son's wedding was at Cross and Main. The venue was breathtaking. The entire staff worked with me very closely and responded to my every need. They tool a lot of my plate as I live in Maryland and the wedding was down there in North Carolina. Everyone was amazed with the food!! We were working with a VERY tight budget and they gave my son the wedding that I had dreamed of. Everything was perfect! The staff was professional and so kind! Katie and Elizabeth took great care of every detail.
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    Casee Sent on 03/08/2017
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    We chose 1705 Prime as our wedding venue because it had a classy look and feel, it was priced much more reasonably than other high end venues we had toured, alcohol was reasonably priced, and the food was delicious!!! Elizabeth Haman was wonderful to work with. She was very experienced and referred us to some excellent vendors. We were blown away by the level of service we received the day of our wedding. We highly recommend 1705 Prime and Rocky Top Catering!
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    Mica Sent on 10/24/2016
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    If you're looking for excellent food, wonderful service and true professionals, Rocky Top is the best choice! My husbands cousin had used Rocky Top for her wedding years ago, so we knew from experience who we wanted to go with for catering. From the beginning Elizabeth made us feel like our wedding was a top priority. She was so sweet and easy to work with, and made the planning process so much fun! They also invite couples to tastings to try all kinds of food from their huge menu.. it's such a unique experience. They fill their venue with top choice linens, tall centerpieces, flower arrangements and tons of delicious food.. a true feast for the eyes and tastebuds. When you choose Rocky Top you feel like you're their number one client no matter how small or big your wedding may be. On top of all that, during the wedding itself they make the Bride, Groom and entire wedding party feel pampered and special. I cannot recommend Rocky Top enough! We were very pleased. Thank you Elizabeth and team for all your hard work and being such a special part of our wedding day!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/17/2016
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    Working with Rocky Top for our wedding was seamless, flawless and amazing. Elizabeth is so patient and accommodating, never seemed to mind answering any of my dumb questions and came up with a menu that was exactly what we wanted while falling within our tight budget. They work with the rental company to arrange your rentals so you have less things to keep up with and fewer people to pay. They also broke down all of our chairs during our cocktail reception so they could "flip" the space into a dance floor at no additional cost to us. Everyone on the serving team was friendly and helpful and they made sure that my groom and I were fed and always had a fresh drink. They even packaged up a few plates and sent them to our hotel so they were waiting in the fridge when we arrived. So thoughtful, helpful, professional, and easy to work with. I could't recommend them more highly than I do!!
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