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1705 East is a historic ballroom in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area where couples can host a charming wedding celebration. At this elegant yet modern venue, couples will find a stately southern home with white columns, pristine landscaping, and a shining ballroom with high ceilings. www.1705east.com

Facilities and Capacity
Up to 250 guests can join couples on their wedding day at 1705 East. The front porch of this manor house makes an elegant ceremony location. Flanked by white columns and a backdrop of shining glass, couples can marry on the slightly raised porch while guests watch from the front lawn. The brick walkway to the front door makes the perfect aisle. Couples wanting a more natural outdoor ceremony can choose from other locations on the lush and well-manicured property. Inside, a number of small rooms make ideal locations for cocktail receptions, bridal suites, and grooms' rooms, rehearsal dinners, or other occasions. There is even a wine cellar room, perfect for romantic photography. The main space in this manor house serves as a ballroom or banquet space. The ceilings stretch two stories high and, along the top of the wall, slim windows let in natural light. Pendant light fixtures hang from the ceiling, some emitting a warm glow and some shining in dazzling silver. The hardwood floor is smooth and chic and perfect for dancing the night away, no matter how couples want their reception tables arranged.

1705 East offers a private Bridal Suite and Lounge for our brides and their families to prepare for the big day. Our Bridal Suite is an exclusive, lavish space that gives you the opportunity to unwind before the day commences in a peaceful and serene setting. Enjoy an elegant retreat amongst your bridesmaids and loved ones. Our Bridal Suite was designed with the modern touches and southern sophistication of 1705 East in mind.

Services Offered
All-inclusive packages help to ensure couples have everything they need for their big day at 1705 East. To take the stress off of couples, the helpful staff at this venue offer other services, such as setup, cleanup, and even event planning before the wedding day arrives. Guests will love the convenience of onsite parking. Other services offered by this ballroom include:

  • Event rentals
  • In-house catering
  • Liability insurance
  • Wireless Internet


Cuisine
This venue provides bartenders to tend an open bar for a couple’s wedding reception or other events. Guests will find a full bar of alcohol options, and couples can create a signature drink to honor their big day. The chefs at this venue, meanwhile, can cook culinary creations in any style, from African cuisine to Indian, from barbecue to Thai dishes, with almost anything in between. For guests with dietary restrictions, the venue offers gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, no pork, vegan, and vegetarian options. These dishes can be served in the following catering styles:

  • Buffet
  • Cake
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations


Other Services
In addition to ceremonies and receptions, couples can also host their bridal shower, engagement party, or rehearsal dinner at this venue. Rehearsal dinners may involve exclusive venue use, a private room, or a private section of the venue. For any occasion, large or small, the staff at 1705 East offers the following event items:

  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Plates
  • Glassware
  • Silverware
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of Millbrook Manor

Megan
Megan Sent on 04/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Millbrook Manor

Millbrook Manor was absolutely incredible for our special day. The staff was amazing and handled everything beautifully, even through a massive storm during cocktail hour. We couldn't be happier with our experience and how they went above and beyond on our day to make it everything we wanted.
T
Taylor Sent on 05/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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.
Julie
Julie Sent on 01/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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!!!
Katrel
Katrel Sent on 06/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 03/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Christine
Christine Sent on 09/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Anna
Anna Sent on 04/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Katarina
Katarina Sent on 03/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

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!
M
Michelle Sent on 02/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

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.

Sincerely
Mr. & Mrs. Lindsay
Brenda
Brenda Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

18 Endorsements
The Oblique Pen The Oblique Pen Wedding Invitations

Kevin and his team are efficient, knowledgeable and very personable. Having an event catered by this team is delish and effortless. I encourage you to speak with Kevin or any of his staff regarding your event or wedding needs.

All Events DJs All Events DJs Wedding DJs

All Events DJs has provided services for a number of clients at 1705 Prime and we've worked with Rocky Top at countless locations around the Triangle. We have always enjoyed their staff and their food (yum!). The front of 1705 Prime is a great backdrop for Ceremonies. The Cocktail Hour bar space is ideal for entertaining your crowd during photos. The Reception space is wonderful! With their new renovations, the space is perfect for bringing in your own colors and designs to customize this venue to your specific style. There is a great nook for the Photo Booth, a beautiful cake location in front of their glass wine cellar, and a great dance floor space. The venue creates a great experience for guests, especially with the different rooms for entertaining throughout the night. We always look forward to our next event at 1705 Prime!

Rocky Top Catering Rocky Top Catering Wedding Caterers

1705 Prime is such a unique venue! All the comforts of the south, with contemporary elements inside. They really make it easy with a low space rental, and including all of the catering in house. From beginning to end, we enjoy our partnership as their exclusive caterer.

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Millbrook Manor frequently asked questions

Millbrook Manor includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Millbrook Manor for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Millbrook Manor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Millbrook Manor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Millbrook Manor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Millbrook Manor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Millbrook Manor is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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