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Friends Farm is a farm with a event barn in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area that couples can use for their weddings. This wooded farm location includes a beautiful rustic barn in the forest with all the appeal of a lodge surrounded by grasses, gardens, and plenty of trees. Couples can find this private venue 25 minutes outside of Greensboro, North Carolina and about 90 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can invite up to 150 guests to celebrate their special occasion at Friends Farm. Upon these 15 acres couples will find numerous locations at which to host their wedding. A Wedding Gazebo decorated with flowing white fabric and twinkling lights. This square gazebo is slightly raised, giving guests the ability to see from any seat unimpeded. There is also an event barn for the couple’s wedding reception. This rustic space has wooden walls and a green roof, blending perfectly with the surrounding forest. An outside covered deck that wraps around the building is the perfect place for a cocktail hour or wedding reception overflow. Inside, large windows look out at the surrounding grounds.

Services Offered

Couples will find many fun and accommodating services for their wedding at this farm. Options such as a dove release and wagon ride for the wedding party set this venue apart from other outdoorsy or rustic wedding locations. There is also a firepit where guests can gather as the celebration winds down. All-inclusive package options make this a great choice for stressed or busy couples as well. Other services offered by Friends Farm include:

  • Bridal suite
  • Grooms lounge
  • Cake
  • Cleanup
  • In house wedding coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • In-house catering
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/sound
  • Outside vendors
  • Parking
  • Setup

Cuisine

The chefs at this venue can create a delicious menu for a couple’s wedding day. Depending on the size of the wedding and the preferences of the couple, catering options for big day include:

  • Buffet
  • Outside cake
  • Servers

Other Services

Couples are invited to host their ceremony and reception as this venue, in addition to a rehearsal dinner. The farm also offers elopement packages for couples planning a private big day all to themselves. For any size celebration, the following event items are available for couples to choose:

  • Aisle markers
  • Aisle runners
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Linens
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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

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

$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
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Family Style
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

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

Reviews of Friends Farm

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H V Sent on 05/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

I have always heard how stressful wedding planning can be but with friends farm wedding venue it was the best experience. They are so sweet and knowledgeable. They really made our wedding the dream that we wanted. Mary and Pat are amazing wonderful people to work with.
C
Christy Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

Mary was an awesome host!! The venue was picture perfect! Everything about this place was great! HIGHLY recommended!!
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Brittany Sent on 09/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Friends Farm is the DREAM VENUE!

My partner and I are so lucky to say we married each other at Friends Farm August 28, 2021. We are still in "awe" of the entire process and the fact that we have the memories and experience through Friends Farm. The venue is breathtaking and the service from Mary and her husband is supportive and "present" in every step of the process. We loved our package was all-inclusive and that everything we needed and wanted was on-site. We wanted a wedding that was intimate and felt like "us" and Mary (the venue owner) did all of this and more. We continue saying we want to "relive" our wedding over and over again at this beautiful venue.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Loved it!!

I loved this venue!!! It is so beautiful and really fit the overall “theme” of our wedding! Mary Lynn and Pat are great people to work with and I can not say enough great things about the venue and the owners!!!
J
Julie Sent on 09/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Eric and Julies wedding

Mary lynn is great!!! I did the all inclusive package and it is so worth it!!! All of the guests loved the venue and the beauty of it. Mary lynn helped with everything she is not only the venue owner, she is a true wedding coordinator. She even did all the flowers!! If you are looking for a beautiful venue that checks all the boxes Friends Farm is the place!!!!
Heather
Heather Sent on 06/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Our original venue cancelled on us 2 weeks before our wedding. We found friends farm and she so helpful and so sweet in getting us set up for a new plan at Friends farm. She has everything beautifully decorated, tables, chairs and table clothes for your guests. The morning of the wedding my groom and his groomsmen were able to shoot skeet which was provided by Friends Farm. My bridesmaids and I were picked up and ride down on a hayride to the isle which was perfect. This venue and owners are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend friends farm!
Missie
Mary Sent on 05/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

We had the most perfect day!!! We appreciate all Mary’s hard work & help overcoming the pandemic in the world to get married!
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Alexandra Sent on 11/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

September 2019 Wedding

Mary and Pat were instantly welcoming and have the most gorgeous property. Originally, I had wanted to do a wedding in the mountains, but with all of our out-of-town guests, it would have been inconvenient and expensive. Mary and Pat’s place was great and everything we wanted and needed: affordable, a beautiful natural setting, lots of amenities, convenient to Triad locations, and a stream-lined process that helped make everything so much less stressful. Mary and Pat have an amazing eye for details and it shines through in the way they have laid out and decorated their venue and property. As I tell my husband whenever we find a great hiking spot, “it looks like fairies live here!” Between the twinkle lights, the forested stream, and the gorgeous wooden facilities, it really does look like a woodland fantasy. Also, Mary made the most beautiful silk flower arrangements for our bouquets, boutonnieres, and cake, and she has so many cute decorations and accents on hand. I chose to add some centerpieces, make signs, and decorate a memory table, but you can go minimalist with DIY stuff and still have a very beautiful wedding. I would highly recommend choosing a wedding package so that you get the most value. Ours included food, cake, DJ, and part of photography package, in addition to linens, tables, decorations, and plates/utensils. We loved the food and cake from the partnered vendors and the photographer was amazing! The bridal cabin on-site was cozy, but spacious enough for all my bridesmaids to comfortably get ready in, and the bathrooms in the venue were lovely and clean. I would 100% have my wedding here again. If you are not sure about Friends Farm, schedule a tour right away and you will fall in love.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect outdoor wedding venue!

Friends Farm was the perfect wedding venue! MaryLynn is so nice, sweet, flexible, and easy to get in touch with. You can tell this is her passion, which made planning our wedding feel even more exciting. The venue is beautiful, we love all the trees, plants, wood structures, lighting, and decor, and love how you can make it more or less rustic depending on your preference. The price is very reasonable. We also loved that we were able to have the whole venue all day, the only wedding/event that day, able to get ready on site, and use our own vendors for food and bring our own alcohol, which many venues do not offer. Highly recommend!
E
Elizabeth Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ever!

Friends Farm is such an amazing venue. It is a beautiful spot with so much to offer. We had a wedding there on Oct 5th for our daughter and every one one was so complimentary of EVERYTHING....The food was great, the music was great and Mary and her husband are the BEST..... Mary keeps everything running and handles everything so professionally. Also along with the wedding package the men got to go skeet shooting which was a GREAT hit with them all... Thank you Mary for a perfect day for Cheryl and Drew!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Kristi Marie's Photography Kristi Marie's Photography Wedding Photographers

Friends Farm was an awesome venue. I have been at a LOT of barn venues...A LOT and these guys were definitely one of the best! The staff was so friendly and helpful, my bride actually had a flower mishap, and her bouquets were not delivered. The staff went out of their way to provide some last minute silk flowers for the entire wedding party! The grounds were also beautiful, very picturesque and made finding the perfect spots for photos very easy!

Steel Impressions Entertainment Steel Impressions Entertainment Wedding DJs

Mary Lynn and Pat are the owners of this fantastic wedding venue located in Belews Creek North Carolina just outside of Kernersville. They have truly established a world-class wedding venue that provides opportunities and scenery like no other. The second you step foot on to this fantastic property, you are amazed at how beautiful and personable they have truly made their venue. The brand new reception barn can easily seat many of your guests. The charm of the cabin along with the recently added gentleman a quarters, really add to the ease and excitement of your wedding day. We cannot forget their signature dove release. We have been blessed to be a part of Friends Farm and feel like every person that has had the opportunity to work with Mary Lynn and PAT walk away from their special day feeling overjoyed and thankful that they chose such an amazing wedding venue!

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Friends Farm frequently asked questions

Friends Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
The space offered by Friends Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
Friends Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Friends Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Friends Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Friends Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Friends Farm 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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