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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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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?

$5,100

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

$4,100

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?

$5,100

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

$5,100

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Shady Wagon Farm

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Rebecca Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

This is the most beautiful place. Everything you need for the whole day, ceremony, and reception is steps away and it makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. The barn is amazing! Monica is the coordinator there and you cannot get any better than her and how much she cares. She made the day absolutely perfect and issue free. She is so fun to work with. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!
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Samantha Sent on 10/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Outdoor Rustic Wedding Venue

If you’re looking for the perfect outdoor wedding venue with a rustic-feel, look no more. Shady Wagon Farms was the perfect venue for our beautiful wedding. Monica was a rockstar and helped make our wedding day truly amazing. Although the weather did not cooperate, the beautifully decorated pavilion made for a perfect Plan B location for our ceremony, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Shady Wagon Farms is truly a hidden gem and so grateful we found the most beautiful outdoor wedding venue for our special day.
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Alejandro Sent on 10/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Property Creates our Perfect Day

From the first minute we showed up to the wedding venue the staff were on it! The Property looked amazing. There were so many places for us to take photos as we roamed the property. It looked like it was going to rain so our Wedding Day of Coordinator was ready to move us to the covered pavilion. Lucky for us it was clear and we had the most amazing day. I have been to a lot of wedding venues in the Raleigh area and I must say that this is the Best Wedding Venue near Raleigh. Highly Recommend
Kelley
Kelley Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!! Personable and seamless!!

Best experience that we could have asked for! Monica was wonderful and the rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception all went so well. I would highly recommend Shady Wagon!!
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Nisa Sent on 07/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review

Monica and Paul were amazing to work with! They made sure every detail was taken care of leading up to our wedding and on the day of. The venue was absolutely perfect and our wedding day could not have gone any smoother. 12/10 recommend Shady Wagon Farm for any event!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 02/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best day and overall experience

I have so many positive things that I could write in this review regarding our special day here. First of all, the venue is beyond beautiful and comes with deep values that we aligned closely with. The price was extremely fair and it included just about everything we needed in regards to decorations. We worked with Monica (and her husband) and she was beyond insightful and helpful. My now husband and I were planning and paying for our wedding ourselves and were a bit clueless when it comes down to what we needed done. She helped us plan things we didn’t think of, and even helped us find some of our vendors. She knows what is needed for a wedding to run smoothly and is there every step of the way! We would 100% do this all over again and recommend to any couple!!!
Aaron
Aaron Sent on 12/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue and amazing couple running it!

Our experience with Monica and Paul at the Shady Wagon Farm was so incredible. We got so lucky that they had an opening (grabbed one of the last 3 spots) in 2021 as there were so many reschedules. They made everything so painless and stress free.

It was affordable and, more than anything, just the perfect venue for us.

Monica really knew her stuff and helped with every aspect of the night by helping us piece together our style, the timeline, and even helped set it all up the day of (big help)!!

The venue was so gorgeous for our wedding day. Perfect weather (thank you, Lord!), well kept land/facility (thank you, Paul), and a smooth order of events (thank you, Monica)!!!
J
Jennifer Sent on 06/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue!

I recently photographed a wedding at Shady Wagon Farm and can not say enough great things about this beautiful venue and the super sweet staff here!
Liv
Liv W. Sent on 05/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Day!

Our day could not have been better be at Shady Wagon! Monica, the venue manager, was so accommodating and everything went perfectly. The venue is so beautiful and requires very little extra decor. We love the rustic/country vibe!

They are super professional and had everything set up for us perfectly. The property has the best spots for photos and we could not have been happier.
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 06/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Take Me Back!

Shady Wagon Farm made everything about my wedding day something to remember. The staff was professional and friendly. The owner, Cindy, and her whole family own and operate it. Everyone there is passionate and treats it like their baby. I am so incredibly grateful for everything that came from Shady Wagon Farm. If you are questioning your venue, SWF is, without a doubt, the place to choose! It was everything I wanted in my dream venue and then some. The only thing I wish I could change was the weather. It started to DOWNPOUR thirty minutes before the ceremony was due to start. (This is out of everyone’s control) But they were so professional and quickly and efficiently reset everything up and moved the guests to have the ceremony under the pavilion behind the barn. Choose Shady Wagon Farm. I promise, you will NOT regret it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
Funky Fresh Funky Fresh Wedding Caterers

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!

Old North State Catering Old North State Catering Wedding Caterers

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!

Bunn DJ Company Bunn DJ Company Wedding DJs

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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Shady Wagon Farm frequently asked questions

Shady Wagon Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Shady Wagon Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Waterfront
Shady Wagon Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Shady Wagon Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Shady Wagon Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Shady Wagon Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Shady Wagon Farm is recommended by 95% 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 professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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