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Located in the heart of historic Old Town of Stokesdale, the Bella Collina Mansion, invites you to come and experience true Old World-era romance. The Bella Collina Mansion is available on a limited basis to groups up to 175 in size for weddings, receptions and other special events.

We would be honored if you would consider us to be a part of your very special day. We feel we are the perfect venue choice for starting married life in elegance. When you choose to say your vows and/or celebrate your wedding reception at The Bella Collina Mansion, you are making a statement... "Start with perfection and don't settle for less." It is a magical place to begin your new life together.

We would be happy to schedule an appointment for you to tour our impressive mansion. After your tour, we'll sit down and discuss other, even more elegant packages and options.

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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?

$6,500

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

$8,500

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

Yes

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Garden
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of Bella Collina Mansion

Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 05/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further

Bella Collina is INCREDIBLE!!! My heart was set on this venue years ago. I didn't tour anywhere else. Joe and Erin made the entire experience so easy. I was never stressed about anything during the planning process with them. Day of Interviews allowed me to pick all my vendors all in one day, eliminating all the calling around and searching for people available on the same day. My wedding was a fairytale wedding. It was exactly what I dreamed about all those years ago when I fell in love with their venue. All my guests have commented on how incredible the staff of Bella Collina was. Even the smallest of details, they were on top of it. The day ran so smooth. Something was always going on to entertain our guests. At least half our guests have reached out to us to tell us that was the best wedding they had ever been too.
I feel obligated to tell everyone engaged couple I know to entrust their day to Bella Collina. There is NO WAY you will be disappointed. Everyone went above and beyond to make my day perfect! Not even one hiccup! I'm a Bella Bride for life!!
Thank you Joe!
Heather
Heather Sent on 08/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding at the right price.

We had a fantastic experience with Bella. The entire staff was amazing but Kara in particular really put in work to make sure we had the best time. My husband and I planned our wedding from Alaska and it would NOT have been possible without Bella and Kara. We are so appreciative of this venue.
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Gloria Sent on 08/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Your search stops here!

There are no words on how amazing our wedding day was! We enjoyed every second of our day. Everything we asked for was done. Our guests were in awe of the beautiful mansion. Having all the vendors in one place is amazing. There is no way I would have been able to coordinate that and having it run so smoothly. Everyone I had the pleasure of meeting and working with at Bella is super nice and friendly. I have no words for Ma, I unfortunately don't have my parents and her gentle, calm, motherly love was just what I needed at the very moment she gave it. Having a wedding at Bella Collina was more than I ever imagined. It was truly a fairy tale! There is not one thing I would have changed! Our day was perfect and we could not ask for anything more.
Erin, Kara, MA, Joe and all other Bella staff thank you for an amazing experience. I'm proud to say I'm a Bella Bride!
Mahasa
Mahasa Sent on 06/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional venue, look no further…

We got married at this beautiful venue on 5.14.22. Our wedding was absolutely breathtaking. No other word could describe Bella Collina Mansion besides MAGICAL! Our guests are still commenting on how stunning Bella was & they’ll forever talk about our day. The staff…Where do we begin!!! The owner Joe Destafino=AMAZING HUMAN BEING. Joe & his director sweet Erin made us feel soooo special & welcomed from the 1st day. We had been to Bella as guests for a friend’s wedding in fall of 2019. We had the best time ever. I had NEVER heard of Bella. We fell in love immediately & I told my now husband when we get married my true desire is to get married here. I knew Bella was the ONLY venue before we were even engaged and I’m so grateful my husband saw the same beauty. It’s a beautiful hidden gem. Bella is so special to our hearts. Bella’s staff is family to us. They were nice and helpful from beginning to end. When I say they put so much time, love and hard work behind the scenes it’s an understatement. We had so many personal issues due to surgeries, Covid, a family member possibly not being able to arrive on time from overseas and dealing with rain on our special day. Joe held our hand every step of the way and constantly came up with a new solution. He always had plan A, B & C. We were NEVER in the dark or surprised. There wasn’t a time that he ever missed one question and believe me I had sooo many questions. He has an answer to EVERYTHING. Every single thing has been thought of. He has it down to a science. My husband & I call him genius! 😊 He was so invested in us and his ONLY mission was to make sure our day was truly perfect. There was a fire at Bella 2 months prior to our wedding with so much damage. There wasn’t one single wedding that was missed. The staff worked tiresly to make sure all of us couples get to have the wedding of our dreams regardless of so much repair & stress caused by this awful fire. We couldn’t even tell there was ever a fire. Bella was, is and will ALWAYS be so strong & beautiful. You will NEVER find another venue owner who cares more about his couples more than Joe and you’ll NEVER find a stronger army right behind him. It’s truly a white glove service. Joe & Erin were so prompt every single time and rest of the staff was so dedicated. Bella family exceeded our expectations and we are forever grateful. I recommend anyone who is looking to have a MAGICAL wedding experience to choose Bella Collina. Being a Bella bride is truly an honor. You’ll forever have beautiful memories. 💕#BellaStrong #ForeverPaula #5.14.22
J
Jessica Sent on 03/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding!!!

STOP VENUE HUNTING! This is where you want to get married. This venue is so much more than just a location (although that’s perfect,) it’s your dream wedding made so simple and worry free. My husband and I just got married this past Saturday (3/19/22) and it just so happened to be the first wedding after an unfortunate fire just 5 days prior. The owner, Joe, is the first person I’d like to praise. With this being a first for his career, he moved mountains to make our wedding happen as if nothing had ever gone wrong. We’re talking 5 days and nights of the most extreme makeover. With credit due to SO many people, Joe still was the pillar for not just coordinating the restoration, but calling every single worried bride (me included) and being fully transparent throughout the entire process.

You can read so many amazing reviews about Joe’s BOSS app used for vendor contact, scheduling, invoices, and so much more. This simplifies what would normally be a chaotic mess since now all your vendors are on the same page.

Erin, the Director of Operations at Bella Collina is who I spent most of my time talking to. She was the main point of contact from the first walk through at the venue, to the day of interviews (this is where they bring in multiple preferred vendors to the mansion for you to meet and they scheduled the whole thing!) Any little question I had about the wedding, I would just send a quick message to Erin in BOSS and get a response in no time! She is AMAZING!

Kara was our month/day of coordinator. She outlined and ran through our rehearsal with us the Thursday before and was pretty much my life line the day of the wedding. I can’t imagine hiring someone better myself! Her along with the entire staff made any problems disappear before I even knew there was one. She coordinated everything day-of with the vendors while I stayed the whole day in the “getting ready quarters.” When it came time for sunset pictures, she was the timekeeper so our photographer could do her job without needing to constantly check the time. I could go on and on but you get the picture… she’s great!

The whole day ran smoothly and I can’t take credit for any of it. I spent my day with my girls getting ready and hardly lifted a finger. Definitely something to consider if you are a worrier or just want to ACTUALLY enjoy your wedding day :)

Almost a week later and every day we get more messages about how amazing our wedding was to all our guests. It does go by fast and it feels a little like a dream now but hearing “It was honestly the best wedding I’ve ever gone to!” is exactly what I hoped and dreamed my wedding would be.
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Victoria Sent on 10/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

This venue was THE BEST for our wedding. They have a whole system down that makes your wedding day run smoothly and efficiently.

INCREDIBLE IN EVERY WAY. Bella gave me the wedding of my dreams. From day 1 they were helping me plan and followed my ideas of having the traditional aspects of a wedding but making them my own. The vendors they provided were impeccable. All of my guests were AMAZED at the venue and how beautiful it was. I love this venue and the staff, thank you all for giving us our dream wedding and making it not only the best night of our lives but our guests as well ! Every single one told us that was the BEST wedding/night of their lives.
Christine
Christine Sent on 07/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision of our wedding!

Going with Bella Collina for our wedding venue was by far the best decision we made during wedding planning--besides getting married, of course ;-] From the start Joe and Erin made us feel like family. I read tons of horror stories in different wedding groups from other brides about things going wrong on their wedding day with their vendors and/or venue. We NEVER had to worry about that with Bella, we knew that every one of their vendors would show up and give 100%. I actually got to enjoy wedding planning because I knew they had everything under control. The communication was outstanding, the vendors were professional and accommodating, and they made our day the absolute best day of our lives!
Dana
Dana Sent on 03/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale Wedding (even during COVID)

I could write a book with the number of positive things I have about my Bella Collina experience. The wedding process was painless and less stressful that’s for sure (since they literally have so many vendors included in their all inclusive packages). I am know to be a bit of an overachiever and literally researched and talked to 15+ venues, but we toured Bella first....Let’s just say we went home, toured a venue the following weekend but all we did was talk about how it wasn’t like Bella. Just take tour, talk to Erin or Joe. You will see what I am talking about
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Lauren Sent on 12/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!!!

My husband and I had the absolute best day at Bella Collina. They made everything come together so perfectly and the day went so smooth. We literally cannot say enough good things about this place!!!! Please do yourself a favor and get married here :)
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the most beautiful venue ever!!!!

Words can’t even express how amazing our wedding experience was at this venue. We planned our wedding for almost a year and a half and Joe and his staff were with us the entire way. We recently were married Nov 8 2020 and every single vendor with this venue was amazing, so attentive, so passionate about making this the perfect wedding for me and my hubby. The mansion is absolutely gorgeous and stole my heart from the moment I stepped foot inside. I can’t even imagine our perfect wedding anywhere else. I really can’t speak more highly of this venue. Joe and Erin and all of their staff are phenomenal!! This is really a Bride’s dream come true castle. Even my guests were all in awww with the beauty of the mansion and the wonderful staff!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
All Faiths Wedding Officiants of the Triad All Faiths Wedding Officiants of the Triad Wedding Officiants

True professional from start to finish. The staff at Bella makes certain that their couples are treated with love, care and respect from the first meeting to the final send off! Each professional that works at Bella has been carefully vetted and chosen. We feel very fortunate to perform ceremonies at Bella Collina. We know that all the staff has the best interest of the couple at heart and will do what is necessary to give the couple the wedding of their dreams. This is one of our very favorite places to perform ceremonies.

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Bella Collina Mansion frequently asked questions

Bella Collina Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
Bella Collina Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bella Collina Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Bella Collina Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Garden
  • Mansion
Bella Collina Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bella Collina Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
Bella Collina Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Bella Collina Mansion is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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