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The Maxwell is an upscale wedding and event venue recently built in Raleigh, NC to accommodate events up to 300 guests. The Maxwell is favored by hosts who like to show their originality and unique style. The distinctly elegant space boasts 18' vaulted ceilings, white washed brick, reclaimed oak wood accents, a lush lawn, and an open air patio. Our clients experience thoughtful planning and an impeccable level of service.

The Maxwell is characterized by its clean and simple designs, where your wedding theme can shine. The main reception room offers soaring vaulted ceilings embellished with magnificent chandeliers and modern pendants. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, highlighting the magnificent fireplace and herringbone walls. The extensive outdoor patio offers a perfect backdrop for outdoor ceremonies, as well as providing a plethora of opportunities for wedding photos. This property also contains a Lounge area, offering an idyllic space for cocktail hours and intimate receptions. Dressing suites are available, providing a serene space for the wedding party to prepare ahead of their big day.

The Maxwell is a family-owned and operated business, with a dedicated team of professionals who will ensure that every detail of your day is taken care of. They understand that every couple and each event is different. Their dedicated team of professionals will collaborate with you to ensure that your celebration is everything you dreamed of and more.

Rental Rates Range from $7,000 - $10,500
In-House Bar Service (required) with packages ranging from $32 per person - $65 per person
In-House Wedding Planning Service (optional) beginning at $3,000

  • Woman-owned
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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?

7,000

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

7,000

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$32

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Maxwell

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The Maxwell is a beautiful, flexible all‑in‑one venue with elegant indoor/outdoor spaces, a bridal suite, and great photo areas. Guests praise the attentive, communicative staff who make planning seamless, handle weather backups, and run an excellent bar. Highly recommended—just confirm pricing and bar rules up front.

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The Maxwell is a beautiful, flexible all‑in‑one venue with elegant indoor/outdoor spaces, a bridal suite, and great photo areas. Guests praise the attentive, communicative staff who make planning seamless, handle weather backups, and run an excellent bar. Highly recommended—just confirm pricing and bar rules up front.

Madeline
Madeline Sent on 02/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Staff, Beautiful Venue, Perfect for Weddings/Receptions

Everyone from Maddie to Nicole to Tova were all incredible. The professionalism, the experience in this industry, the helpfulness and kindness... it was truly a pleasure to work with them all to plan my wedding and we couldn't have chosen a more lovely venue! It looked beautiful for our early February wedding and the fireplace was perfect and kept us all warm and cozy! I love how they have a separate cocktail hour space and a bridal suite for getting ready and storing my belongings throughout the day! 10/10 recommend!
HannahLee
Hannahlee Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue and team!

I truly don't think there is a perfect way to describe or to recommend this venue and their team because they are simply stellar and words cannot do them justice. From the moment we arrived at our first tour of the space to the day of our wedding on 12/13/25, we were welcomed and treated with so much respect and happiness. We knew immediately that they could make our wedding dreams come true, and they certainly did because they are not simply a venue but a space that celebrates alongside you and amplifies the joy of your day even more than you can imagine. We loved every single second of our wedding, and our planner Maddie was an angel who made every decision and every deadline seem so easy. I think without her we would've been so lost in planning and details that we could not have done it. We owe such an immense amount of gratitude to the Maxwell, the entire team, and Maddie for helping us plan and execute the greatest day of our lives. 10/10 in every way. Go for a tour and you will NOT think twice.
Beth
Beth Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue

The Maxwell was far more than just our wedding venue; it was a place where we felt genuinely cared for from the very beginning. The entire process, from planning to the final moments of our wedding day, was incredibly easy, seamless, and filled with so much reassurance. We always felt supported, heard, and completely at peace knowing we were in such good hands.

A truly heartfelt and special thank you to Maddie, our planner through The Maxwell, who is nothing short of an angel on earth. She helped execute our vision with such grace, patience, and attention to detail, but what she did for our family is something I will never forget. When my dad left his Father of the Bride speech at his table, and it was mistakenly thrown away, Maddie dug through the garbage, found it, and then sat down and retyped the entire speech so it could still be shared. In the middle of a busy wedding day, she chose compassion, care, and love, and that moment meant more to us than words can express.

That single act perfectly reflects the heart behind The Maxwell. It’s a venue run by people who truly care about your day, your family, and the moments that matter most. We felt wrapped in support, calm, and kindness the entire day. If you are looking for a venue that goes beyond beauty and logistics and shows up with genuine heart, The Maxwell is it.
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Autumn Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

The Maxwell staff was very helpful in making our day special. They were communicative with us throughout the entire process and was very accommodating to our vision. They were the most kind people to work with. Detail oriented. Understanding. Reassuring.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely Recommend!

The incredible team at The Maxwell helped us plan and execute the wedding of our dreams. We had the most amazing experience and their help and knowledge through the planning process was so supportive and made it so much easier. Their incredible abilities to truly help make our special day complete was unforgettable and did not go unnoticed. We couldn't have had the most special day without them and we cannot thank them all enough. We would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking to book them in the future. Thank you to everyone at The Maxwell for creating memorable moments that will last us a lifetime on our wedding day!
Cassie
Cassie Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Maxwell is extremely reliable, responsive, and high-quality.

As soon as we visited The Maxwell we knew it was the venue for us - the space is beautiful and having the ceremony + reception all in one place was just what we wanted. The venue staff were incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the planning and process and on the day of. All of our friends and family had an amazing staff and (in particular) were huge fans of the bar staff. Would highly recommend.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream venue!

If you want the wedding of your dreams and the staff to meet those expectations, get married at the Maxwell. The venue is gorgeous and is extremely customizable to fit everyone’s taste. Beyond the venue itself, the staff who work there are the absolute best. We worked very closely with Maddie and she has become our all time favorite. She was extremely responsive, flexible and by the end of the night was more so one of our guests than a staffer. We can’t thank her enough for how much she truly cared about us as clients on our wedding night. You can tell her and her team treat this as more than a job. The Maxwell is clean, efficient and a perfect all-in-one venue. Even our plan C ceremony spot would've been a perfect plan A. And they recently made even more wonderufl upgrades, including adding an indoor couch and seating area and unbrellas on the patio. We can’t recommend the venue and the staff enough, we just wish we could do it all again!
Becky
Becky Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Maxwell = Best Experience!

Working with The Maxwell was the best experience during our wedding planning process! From the first venue tour we knew it was the perfect place for our celebration. Everyone on the staff is attentive, genuinely nice, and makes you feel welcome. Many of our guests that interacted with the staff commented on how nice and helpful everyone was. Every time we attended a showcase before our wedding, they warmly greeted us and asked how the planning process was going. Then once we got closer to the big day, Maddie was so responsive to any questions we had, and she helped us finalize details so that we had confidence that everything was in order. The venue itself is gorgeous – the photos online don’t do it justice! There are so many spaces for all our guests to enjoy dancing, lounging, or taking in some air on the patio/lawn. The Maxwell’s space provided us with the flexibility to add in so many design elements to achieve the look and feel we wanted for our wedding. If you are in the process of deciding on a venue for your wedding/event, you will not be disappointed with The Maxwell. They were the best decision we made!
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Lindsay Sent on 05/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue

The Maxwell is the absolute best wedding venue! My husband and I looked at quite a few wedding venues before choosing The Maxwell. We loved the venue from the moment we saw it and couldn’t be more happy with our choice. We loved how the venue had everything we needed in one area. It has the perfect outdoor setting, a great room for cocktail hour, and the best reception room. The women who work at The Maxwell were also why we chose this venue. They are amazing and were always available to answer any questions! We wish we would relive our wedding day there every weekend!
Jill
Jill Sent on 04/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Maxwell made our wedding PERFECT!

If you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue, look no further! Not only does The Maxwell have the perfect space, they also have the best staff! From the moment we toured, we felt like we were part of The Maxwell family.
Regarding the physical space- it was perfect for what we were looking for! We wanted an indoor ceremony, indoor/outdoor cocktail hour in a different location from the ceremony and then an indoor reception and The Maxwell provided just that. The space itself is modern, simple, and elegant and leaves so much room to customize to make it your own.
As for the staff, our whole goal for hiring vendors was to hire the “A” team. We wanted vendors that once we hired, we knew they would be top-tier and The Maxwell staff is the best in the business! From the enjoyable showcases where we got to have a fun date-night and envision possibilities with catering, florals, and more to just the everyday planning of our wedding, everyone was patient, efficient, and helpful. Chelsea, Tova, Maddie, and Alex all worked extremely hard to make our wedding day nothing short of perfect.
We opted for the in-house day-of/month-of coordination and were so glad that we did. We thought who better to help us with everything than someone who works there- that’s where Alex came in! She was a great leader for our day-of and helped get all of our little details organized months ahead of time.
Some other highlights include the great bar staff that made sure our 160+ guests were never waiting in line for a drink- we just don’t know how they do it!
We could go on and on about everything but in simple terms, our wedding day was perfect and it could not have been without The Maxwell!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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The Maxwell frequently asked questions

The Maxwell includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Maxwell includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Maxwell for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Mansion
The Maxwell offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Maxwell offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Maxwell offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Maxwell offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Maxwell is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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