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Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle
Round table setup
Round table setup
Place settings ready
Place settings ready
Family-style dining setup
Family-style dining setup
Family-style dining rectangular table
Family-style dining rectangular table
Wedding ceremony space
Wedding ceremony space
Pre-function room
Pre-function room
Pre-function space
Pre-function space
The hotel atrium
The hotel atrium
Cocktail hour space
Cocktail hour space
Atrium from above
Atrium from above
Carolina Ballroom with linens on display
Carolina Ballroom with linens on display
A silverware sample
A silverware sample
Atrium lobby view
Atrium lobby view
Atrium seating spaces
Atrium seating spaces
Wedding reception setup
Wedding reception setup
Wedding decor ready
Wedding decor ready
Appetizer made on-site
Appetizer made on-site
Reception dining space
Reception dining space
Deserts at the ready
Deserts at the ready
Triangle Ballroom reception
Triangle Ballroom reception
Ballroom
Ballroom
Outside
Outside
Plated Carolina
Plated Carolina
Vendor Centerpiece
Vendor Centerpiece

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About

Located in Cary, North Carolina, Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle is a full-service hotel event venue that hosts weddings and other special occasions. This venue’s team of experienced staff strives to assist you with every aspect of your wedding preparation needs. You and your loved ones will be able to enjoy the optimal setting for a truly memorable wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

This hotel venue offers a variety of areas for your festivities, totaling over 20,000 square-feet of flexible indoor space. The largest of these areas is the Carolina Ballroom with 12,800 square-feet for space for up to 720 guests. Alternatively, the Triangle Ballroom offers 3,888 square-feet of space for up to 225 guests. Both of these well-furnished rooms can be divided into smaller spaces to suit more intimate gatherings.

Services Offered

Wedding events that Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle hosts include engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, elopements, ceremonies, and receptions. All-inclusive packages are available to cover the entirety of your wedding weekend needs. This venue’s team will cover your event planning, accommodations, catering, bartending, vendor coordination, and the setup and cleanup of your decor and rentals. Rental items readily available include tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, china, flatware, glassware, audio equipment, and a dance floor. A complimentary shuttle service is ready to bring you and your guests to and from this venue. For booking convenience, peak season consists of the months of March, April, May, October, and November.

Cuisine

This venue’s on-staff culinary team is prepared to cover your wedding catering needs. You and your loved ones can enjoy a cocktail reception replete with hors d’oeuvres, tempting buffets, family-style dining, plated dinners, and served stations. Friendly bartenders are equally prepared to pour a wide variety of wines, beers, and spirits.

Accommodation

With 273 suites, this venue is ready to host large wedding parties. Upon request, your wedding guests have the option of block-booking accommodation. You can discuss the availability of wheelchair-accessible and pet-friendly rooms with friendly staff members.

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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?

$500

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
July
December

Reviews of Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle

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Dennis Sent on 12/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had a room block for our wedding at the Embassy Suites. All of our guests had nothing but good things to stay about the hotel and the staff!
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Julia Sent on 08/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Embassy Suites was a wonderful place for my wedding reception. The staff was friendly and quick to answer my questions. The location is great and they have an airport shuttle. The food was delicious and the price was a good value after researching many venues in the triangle area. Several of my guests were here from out of town and were able to book their rooms at an affordable rate with that was offered. We also enjoyed being able to gather in there very large atrium before and after the wedding.
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Jill Sent on 10/21/2008
5 out of 5 rating
The Embassy Suites helped me create an absolutely beautiful reception. The people there are extremely helpful and prompt in getting back to you. I invited about 300 people and a little over 200 attended and the event planners (I had two people helping me) didn't blink an eye when the number changed the night before. Throughout my reception, Paula was there to handle all the details and move the evening along. It was phenomenal and the food was SO GOOD. Everyone raved about the food - especially the chicken! I loved that everything happened in one room - the eating, dancing, getting drinks from the bar, etc. It made everyone feel like a big part of the night, as opposed to having family and the bridal party in one section and friends and friends of friends in another section. It was wonderful!
S
Stacy Sent on 09/03/2008
4.8 out of 5 rating
Reception was awesome!
Our coordinator went out of his way to make sure we had everything we wanted.
he had everything planned and running so smoothly - from the table set up and center pieces to the bartender making sure I was never without a drink- all I had to worry about was having a great time.
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Adriene Sent on 11/30/2013
4.7 out of 5 rating
This is a great location if you have a lot of out of town guest, which we did. It's a beautiful atrium hotel. The rooms are fantastic and the hot continental breakfast is amazing. Katrina made the process easy and was always available for all of my questions. The food was AWESOME and they were very accommodating to our guest who had special dietary needs.

The only negative we had was that there was a large convention going on next to our reception and apparently some if them were enjoying our cocktail hour. It was hard to keep the two separate.
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Janie Sent on 03/05/2008
3.8 out of 5 rating
Very helpful, even allowed me to store my home-made centerpieces in their offices before the wedding. A bit expensive, but lots of options they'll help you choose from. Everyone had a great time at the reception we held here.
K
Kristen Sent on 09/22/2008
3.5 out of 5 rating
The catering department was incredible. Our guests also stayed at the hotel and the reservation dept was a pure MESS. They lost reservations and the front desk refused to hand out our hospitality bags, even when our guests asked for them!! Would recommend the hotel for a function, but they need some help catering to the guests of the wedding!!
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Amber Sent on 11/06/2007
3.2 out of 5 rating
Like the hotel and the food was excellent, but the service left something to be desired. They didn't start setting up the room until like 2 hours before we were supposed to be there... my family ended up covering the chairs, moving tables and placing all the center pieces because the coordinator was no where to be found and the workers didn't know where anything was supposed to go.
J
Jessica Sent on 12/19/2014
1.9 out of 5 rating
While the venue was beautiful, the food was awful. The chicken was so dry, it was inedible, even though we brought up these concerns during our tasting. The salmon was also very dry. They ran out of mashed potatoes and served us the wrong vegetables.

However, the bartender was great and the desserts were tasty too.
L
Lindsay Sent on 04/03/2014
0.8 out of 5 rating
We chose The Embassy Suites to host our religious ceremony and rehearsal dinner in December 2013 due to its proximity to our second venue. Its convenience for our guests is about the only compliment I can give this venue.

The catering/event planning staff are extremely difficult to work with. Often, I had to send multiple emails and then follow-up via phone for answers to basic questions. To add insult to injury, our point of contact would then only respond to the initial email, even if I requested a call back, and would not provide complete answers.

Less than 24 hours before our ceremony, our point of contact informed my husband that she would no longer be overseeing our event. She did not introduce him to the new manager, she just said things would be handled. They were not. In fact, we arrived in the ceremony space to find that no one set up the sound system, as promised. Our wedding planner also had to move several pieces of furniture and large potted plants out of the way, too, all of which we were told would be removed by the venue's staff. The bridal party holding room was not sufficiently prepared for us - we arrived to find it locked and the carpets freshly shampooed, meaning the hem of my dress got wet.

We ended up paying more than expected due to some hidden costs and our guests had unpleasant stays. Several reported discourteous interactions with the concierge.

This venue is going to be a headache so avoid it at all costs. In fact, drive across the street and check out the Umstead Hotel & Spa instead. We had our secular ceremony and reception there and were treated like royalty throughout the entire process.
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Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle frequently asked questions

Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle is recommended by 75% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.9 in flexibility, 3.9 in professionalism, 3.8 in average response time, 3.7 in quality of service and 3.6 in value.
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