The Durham Exchange is a newly renovated industrial wedding and event venue in Durham, North Carolina. This historic mill building, minutes from downtown Durham, provides an original century-old interior brick backdrop for your ceremony and an original picturesque brick exterior. You have been dreaming about your wedding day for years now, and you should be able to customize your wedding to reflect your personality.

Facilities and Capacity

This 1,650 square foot event space provides a wide range of opportunities as far as floor plans go. Depending on the ceremony and reception set-up, this venue can accommodate up to 90 guests. Use of a porch and lobby area is included in the rental fee and is perfect for cocktail hour. Couples looking for a more intimate affair have come to the right place as this industrial space offers a more inviting atmosphere with its close quarters.

Services Offered

The Durham Exchange offers a list of preferred vendors that you can choose to work with whom are located in the Triangle area. However, if you would like to bring in your own vendors, you are more than welcome to do so. The Durham Exchange provides two onsite managers to ensure that the venue operates smoothly on your big day. Their wedding packages include, but are not limited to:

• 2 get ready suites
• A wedding arch
• Chairs and tables
• Black, white, and navy linens
• Setup and breakdown
• A prep kitchen
• Use of microphones, audio system and projector

History

The John O’Daniel Exchange building began as a way for community members to adapt and grow in Northeast Central Durham. Whether the purpose was to provide minority jobs, empower women for economic independence, or house nonprofits working to make a difference, this company is a place of hope and opportunity for the community. Now, their mission remains the same as they provide a home for many small businesses and provide affordable wedding and event space for this community. Providing office space as well as event space has been a key part of owner Wendy Clark’s vision for building a community in Durham. Here, they cultivate entrepreneurship and healthy relationships as part of their rich history.