Abilena Plantation is a waterfront wedding and event venue in New Bern, North Carolina. Originally constructed in 1927, the property stands over the Neuse River and offers a number of outdoor settings for celebrating special occasions. Couples can set up their celebrations in one of four event spaces decorated to reflect their personal style and vision.

Facilities and Capacity

You and your partner can have a customized outdoor reception overlooking the river. Gatherings of up to 150 guests can be accommodated and the venue has seating for 120, allowing for small and large celebrations. In the case of bad weather conditions, a waterfront pavilion offers protection from the rain while allowing views of the surrounding landscape. The pavilion displays a low-pitched roof supported by a series of evenly spaced white columns and contains a more enclosed barn-style structure to the rear. Furthermore, you and your wedding party can book accommodations in the mansion for the weekend of the festivities. The exterior of the building features tall columns that frame the entrance and support a balcony, as well as dormer windows on the roof. Stone steps lead to the main entrance and large windows allow plenty of natural light within.

Services Offered

The professional team at Abilena Plantation can assist in arranging many details for the big day. The venue offers photography services and can provide connections with a number of recommended vendors. This enables couples to select high-quality service providers to take care of the food, flowers, entertainment, and more at their wedding. Furthermore, the experienced event staff can provide planning services to assist in designing a successful event. Various rental items are available to add finishing touches to the occasion, and the venue can facilitate an outside cake and outside alcohol. Furthermore, shuttle services can be arranged to help guests access the venue on the big day. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, the team at the estate can also accommodate engagement parties and showers.