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Weddings
Up to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Catarina
Madeline
Adrian
H Moore
Joseph

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

The Cornealius Properties offers a selection of gorgeous wedding venues on its rustic grounds in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a variety of spaces to host your festivities, you're sure to find the ideal backdrop for your special day. Immersed in nature under a never-ending sky, this location is the perfect escape from the hustle of city life.

Facilities and Capacity

The Cornealius Properties has a variety of beautiful spaces where couples can leap into their marital adventure. Whimsical lights adorn the trees throughout the property, offering guidance down the winding trails. You and your loved ones will find many pathways leading to picturesque backdrops for wedding photos—a wooden arbor area with climbing vines, a swing, and a glittering pond. The Birdsong Chapel is light and airy and submerged in a woodland setting where you can say "I do" amidst trees and singing birds. Up to 200 guests can witness your celebration while sitting on antique pews under beautiful chandeliers. The Carriage Hall provides an enchanting setting for your reception. Featuring 28-foot-high cathedral ceilings and ample space for dining and dancing, you'll have an evening to remember here. Couples and guests can enjoy a cocktail hour and grab a breath of fresh air on the covered patio. The Honeymoon House and The Camp both offer chic and relaxing rooms where you and your wedding squad can prepare for the day ahead. The Family House is lovingly furnished and has four luxuriously comfortable bedrooms for overnight accommodation.

Services Offered

The team at The Cornealius Properties are professionals when it comes to hosting weddings and would love to bring your vision to life. Decorative items and stylish furnishings can be provided to complete the venue. The staff will happily drive you and your photographers by golf cart to the breathtaking photo sites for your wedding album. A 1931 "Model A" Ford is also available to hire for a lavish chauffeur experience.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 6 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

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

Yes

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
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Loft
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

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
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of The Cornealius Properties

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Cornelius Properties as a wedding venue, describing it as magical, uniquely gorgeous, and comprehensive, with beautiful back gardens, reception space, and an outdoor chapel. The owner, Don, is praised for being kind and responsive to questions, making the planning process smooth. The venue offers onsite reception space, dressing rooms for the wedding party, and even family houses for rent, adding convenience and making it a standout choice for a stunning and memorable wedding experience.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Cornelius Properties as a wedding venue, describing it as magical, uniquely gorgeous, and comprehensive, with beautiful back gardens, reception space, and an outdoor chapel. The owner, Don, is praised for being kind and responsive to questions, making the planning process smooth. The venue offers onsite reception space, dressing rooms for the wedding party, and even family houses for rent, adding convenience and making it a standout choice for a stunning and memorable wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 5 reviews
Google
4.6/5 101 reviews
Catarina
Catarina Sent on 11/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue. Great people

So glad we had our wedding there. Beautiful, accommodating, memorable. Family from Germany loved the Southern wedding experience
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 08/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

We got married at Lewis Atkinson House and it was the most beautiful wedding I could have dreamed of. The house itself is stunning, as are the back gardens, reception space, and the newly built outdoor chapel. They were so easy to work with and someone was always available to answer our questions and help us figure out any details we needed help with. I would highly recommend looking into this space for anyone who wants a beautiful, vintage, pride and prejudicey feel to their wedding!
Adrian
Adrian Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning, comprehensive wedding venue

This venue is beautiful and comprehensive which really makes for a smooth wedding day. Some other venues I considered did not include a reception space on site or space for wedding party to get ready. This venue has all of this. The price is acceptable considering this and the venue is just unique and stunning. The family was easy to communicate with and offer vendor suggestions etc. They also have "family houses" available for rent if you have family coming in and wanting a place to stay all together which is just the icing on the cake! We also rented the couples cottage to stay in as bride and groom the night of the wedding which I started to wonder was a good idea or not but having brought some DIY items, it made it easy for us to quickly have the groomsmen walk the items over to that cottage and tuck inside until the next morning when we had our large vehicles to load up in daylight. We just married here and our guests all spoke of how beautiful it was and asked how we found it, showed so much interest in it! Would definitely recommend.
H Moore
H Moore Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful Venue and Excellent Owners

Cornelius Properties is a one of a kind venue. We had our wedding there just a couple of weeks ago, and it was a magical experience. The property is uniquely gorgeous and the owner, Don, is wonderful to work with. He is kind and responds quickly to questions. I would highly recommend this venue!!
Joseph
Joseph Sent on 11/12/2025
4 out of 5 rating

A Dream Venue

I fell in love with the Birdsong Chapel in photos and knew it would be perfect for our wedding. I was really looking for a little white chapel without it being an actual church. We had so many compliments on the venue, with guests saying they completely understand why we chose it. The reception hall is a bit of an awkward shape, but ended up working well for our 120-person wedding. The patio area made for a great bar/cocktail hour location.

This is very much a family operation. Don (owner) is very responsive to any questions, though his communication style can be a bit short. We did have a little trouble with the broader location though, like delivery fees from vendors based in Raleigh and not many hotel options or activities to recommend in Goldsboro. We decided the venue was worth it though!
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Team

Don and Joann and Brooke - father, mother & daughter team
Don and Joann and Brooke - father, mother & daughter team
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The Cornealius Properties frequently asked questions

The Cornealius Properties includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
The space offered by The Cornealius Properties for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Loft
  • Waterfront
The Cornealius Properties offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Cornealius Properties offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Cornealius Properties offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Cornealius Properties offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Cornealius Properties is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in professionalism.
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