About
Shady Wagon Farm is a rustic, yet elegant wedding venue located in New Hill, North Carolina. They pride themselves on their Southern charm, multiple indoor and outdoor settings and destination feel. Your guests will experience 22 beautiful acres on this picturesque farm conveniently located near Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Shady Wagon Farm offers a barn, pond, pavilion and dressing suites for both the bride and groom. Overnight accommodations starting in 2023 with Carroll Manor.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 200 guests at this secluded venue. They offer multiple outdoor ceremony sites on their gorgeous farm. You can say your “I do's” next to their tranquil, one-acre pond, or exchange your vows in a shaded lawn with their rustic barn as your backdrop. For your reception, you can dance the night away in their spacious barn. This unique, climate-controlled space features a gorgeous chandelier and hundreds of fairy lights. Your guests can sip cocktails on their attached covered pavilion, which also is adorned with white curtains and twinkling lights.
Services Offered
This full-service venue has been a part of the wedding industry since 2006. They offer event planning services and event rentals to ensure every detail is taken care of. There’s an on-site “Primping Parlor” and “Grooming Station” where you and your wedding party can start your day, as well as plenty of complimentary parking for your guests. Shady Wagon Farm also offers each couple a list of approved caterers and wedding planners they can choose from. Additional services include:
- Setup
- Cleanup
- Tables
- Chairs
- Event rentals
- Servers
- Golf cart shuttle
- Overnight accommodations (optional)
Other Services
In addition to hosting your ceremony and reception, this country-style venue is also happy to host your rehearsal dinner. Additional events they will hold include, but are not limited to:
- Wedding shower
- Family reunion
- Holiday party
- Birthday party
- Baby shower
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Reviews of Shady Wagon Farm
Review summary
Shady Wagon Farms is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as beautiful, with a rustic and country charm. The coordinator, Monica, is praised for her exceptional care and assistance in making the wedding day perfect and issue-free. The property offers stunning backdrops for photos and has a covered pavilion as a backup option in case of bad weather. Reviewers appreciate the affordable price and the inclusion of decorations. Overall, Shady Wagon Farms is recommended for its beauty, helpful staff, and smooth event planning process.
Professional Network & Endorsements
We've had a chance to work with several venues and by far Shady Wagon has the total package. Their staff is very professional and experienced. Their venue is clean, well kept and has mature vegetation. The property is versatile and can offer a bride several different options when planning her special day. One of our favorite features is that this venue has the best of both worlds - a place for inside and outdoor entertaining. If I was looking to get married in the Raleigh area, they would be my top choice!
Just beyond the hustle and bustle, Shady Wagon Farm is a peaceful, beautiful place. Add to that setting a staff of incredibly kind, professional people and you have an amazing venue. It's a pleasure to know and work with Shady Wagon!
This is an absolutely beautiful place to have a wedding ceremony and reception! The lake with the barn in the background is so picturesque! We always have a wonderful event here.
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- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Clean Up
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
- Barn
- Farm/Ranch
- Waterfront
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Accommodations
- Clean Up
- Get Ready Rooms
- Outside Vendors
- Altar/Arch
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Lighting
- Tables