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Carolina Trace Country Club is surrounded by stunning views of Lake Trace and pristine golf greens. This southern, yet elegant venue is located in Sanford, NC, in the gated community of Carolina Trace. With multiple rooms to accommodate a wedding of any size, Carolina Trace Country Club is perfect for all couples. Whether your vision is an elegant seated dinner in our Grand Ballroom, an extravagant hor d'oeuvres reception throughout the Club, or an intimate affair in our Lake Lawn garden.

Facilities & Capacity:

  • Grand Ballroom - 200 guest
  • Lake View - 60 guest
  • Lake Lawn - 400 guest
  • Clubhouse - 350 guest
  • Governors Room - 12 guest

Services Offered:

Our passionate and dedicated staff of professionals knows what it means to bring a vision to life, and make sure everything is taken care till your last goodbye. We pride ourselves in making sure your wedding day and everything up until is as smooth and enjoyable as you dreamed it would be!

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Chairs, Tables, Glassware, Utensils and Floor Length Linen
  • Wireless Internet
  • Event Rentals
  • Day-of-Coordination and Planning
  • Large Built-in Dance Floor
  • On-site Parking
  • Catering
  • Staff

Cuisine:

Carolina Trace Country Club has a team of chefs to cater your event. Custom menu options are available. All food and alcohol must be served through the club. Ability to cater culturally traditional food (Indian, Mexican, etc.).

Other Services:

Carolina Trace Country Club can as well host a range of wedding-related events, including but not limited to:

  • Golf Outing for the couple and wedding party
  • Engagement parties
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Bridal shower & couples shower
  • Elopement ceremonies & dinners
  • Minimonies / Micro weddings

History of the Club:

Carolina Trace Country Club was established in 1972 as the community of Carolina Trace was being built. After burning down in 2008, the club was rebuilt in 2009. In 2017 the club underwent renovations to improve the experience for both the membership and its guests. Complete with fresh paint both inside and out, grounds keep upgrades and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Accommodations Close By:

  • Comfort Suites ~ 5 miles from the community
  • Hampton Inn ~ 5 miles from the community
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites ~ 5 miles from the community

Activities Close By:

  • Hugger Mugger Brewing Company
  • Temple Theater
  • Carolina Trace Country Club golf courses (two 18-hole, award-winning Robert Trent Jones Sr. courses)
  • White Pines Nature Preserve and Trails

Location:

Carolina Trace is centrally located between Raleigh, Pinehurst and the Fayetteville area. The private, gated community of Carolina Trace is perfect for any couple wanting to get away from the busy city and experience a destination wedding without traveling too far.

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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?

$2,500

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

$1,500

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Restaurant
Waterfront

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Carolina Trace Country Club

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 11/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true!

Carolina trace was everything we dreamed of and more for our wedding day! It’s beautiful, well priced, and all inclusive! Ellen was so great to work with! She listened to everything we wanted and was always so quick to respond to all of our emails. Everyone is still raving about how delicious the food was. (Order the Parmesan risotto-you won’t regret it!) The presentation of everything was stunning and everything we asked for. I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married! Thank you Ellen and to Carolina Trace for making our dream wedding a reality!!!
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Megan Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and elegant

Everything came out gorgeous. They provide the food and alcohol so it helps when trying to find caterers and stuff like that
Kari
Kari Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful from the Beginning!

Kate was so wonderful to work with. I have never planned anything this big and never married so I was completely lost but she guided us through the whole thing! The servers were also amazing and the food was phenomenal! It was everything I wanted it to be and more. I cannot thank Kate and the Club for all their hard work making our day so special!
Isabelle
Isabelle Sent on 01/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect location for my December wedding!

Carolina Trace did such a great job with our wedding! My December wedding was beautiful, thanks to CTCC. I originally wasn't sure about having my wedding in Sanford since I'm from Raleigh and wanted somewhere more local, but everything that this country club had to offer was too good to pass up. I fell in love with the venue from the moment that I toured it-- it truly is a hidden gem! Even though it is a shared club (with the members), we basically had the place to ourselves for the wedding. We had the ceremony in the hearthstone room and the reception in the ballroom and it turned out perfectly! We also got pictures outside, which were beautiful near the lake and outside on the patio. We had the steak and salmon for the food and an open bar. The food was delicious, and the drinks were great too. Overall we were very happy with the value and service that Carolina Trace provided!
M
Melisha Sent on 07/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome venue

Beautiful community! Ellen was such a pleasure to work with. She made the process as smooth as possible. The food they served was great. Good selection of choices to choose from as well. I would definitely recommend this place for a wedding or any event.
M
Misty Sent on 06/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most spectacular day!

Ellen and the entire staff were incredible! We had the best time and received a lot of compliments. Super easy and accommodating! Thank you!!!!
C
Cassie Sent on 04/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I had a wonderful experience with Carolina Trace!

Ellen was very patient and responsive the entire time. Due to Covid, I couldn't have the wedding I wanted, but Carolina Trace helped to make this event more than special!
K
Kim D. Sent on 04/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and so much fun!

Carolina Trace was a beautiful venue to have our wedding last weekend. Ellen and her team did a phenomenal job! Ellen was very professional, responsive, flexible, and accommodating to all of our needs to make our day extra special. The food was amazing and being able to taste it before hand was definitely a great perk. We had severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, and hail during our ceremony which prevented it from being outside but having the flexibility to be indoors was awesome. It turned out beautiful anyway! If you need a wedding venue then definitely look into Carolina Trace!
D
Dana Sent on 12/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

We live in Trace and knew we wanted to have our wedding at the club. It was beautiful!! Everyone was very professional and Ellen kept me sane! The food was marvelous. And with COVID the club was very careful that we followed guidelines and were safe. Such a perfect day!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue

Carolina Trace was recommended to us by a friend after we started our venue search and we are so happy that we arranged a meeting with them! The venue and the grounds are absolutely beautiful! The lake lawn where outdoor ceremonies are held is full of natural greenery and seasonal flowers so outdoor decor is not needed! The food is also excellent, and there are many options to choose from. We loved working with Ellen, the coordinator, and found all the other staff to be very friendly and accommodating. I had no issues with the “flow” of our day, which was my biggest fear as a bride who planned the entire wedding! I highly recommend Carolina Trace as a wedding venue- and my husband and groomsmen really enjoyed the golf course as well!
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Awards

79
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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Makeup by Anna Makeup by Anna Wedding Hair & Makeup

Carolina Trace Country Club is a beautiful venue and location for weddings! I came as an on-site makeup artist for a bridal party. The locker room had everything I needed to set up my station and accommodate everyone. I hope to be asked to come back one day!

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Alicia Hite Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 4 reviews
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Carolina Trace Country Club frequently asked questions

Carolina Trace Country Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Carolina Trace Country Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Carolina Trace Country Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Carolina Trace Country Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Carolina Trace Country Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carolina Trace Country Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carolina Trace Country Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Carolina Trace Country Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Carolina Trace Country Club is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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