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Asian-owned, Woman-owned

9 years in business

We speak English

4 team members

The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is a 150 acre wedding, elopement, and event venue in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. Blending southern elegance, rolling meadows, and mature forests, the space is suited for couples telling their adventurous, timeless, and free-spirited love stories! Nestled in dense pines, Heron Hall is a seamless experience of indoor and alfresco spaces for grand affairs or intimate celebrations; the venue offers quietude and retreat for gatherings of every size!

Facilities And Capacity

The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve can accommodate a maximum capacity of 1,000 guests. Heron Hall is a seamless combination of both indoors and outdoors, perfect for a wedding reception. The venue has preserved the property’s history, and restored Heron Hall from the farm’s original warehouse and grain silo. The amazing oversize glass roll-up doors are ideal for gazing out over the 115 acre prairie preserve. Take pictures under the green roof trellis or on the inner courtyard. Guests will enjoy the evening under lofted ceilings or a covered arbor. Heron Hall can seat 275 guest inside or up to 350 when including the 4 seasons covered patio which comes equipped with electric heaters and fans. The Aerie House is where the bride and the bridal party will prepare before you say “I do.” The Aerie House holds an open hearth, Venetian style glass chandeliers, kitchen, living-dining rooms, and a bridal suite fit for a queen. The Roost is where the groom will get ready. It’s a ranch style retreat with two bedrooms, guest room, dressing room, kitchen, fireplace, flat screens, bar, poker, ping pong, and a dedicated beer fridge.

Services Offered
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is happy to host bridal showers, engagement parties, elopements, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Wedding packages include a venue representative, reclaimed furniture, tables, and chairs. This venue requires pre-approval of vendors. Weekend weddings include rehearsal dinner space, early arrival, late checkout, lodging for 18+, lodging for traveling family, picnics and brunches, and additional time for deliveries and photography sessions.

Other Facilities
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve hosts several other facilities. Those include:

  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • Valet
  • Shuttle

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Pricing information

$7,100 starting price $7,100 starting price
$8,650 average price
Reception
$5,800 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Bar service
$7.75 per person
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FAQ

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?

$5,800

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

$5,800

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?

$750

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

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$7.75

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

House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Inn/B&B
Park
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered 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
Bar Services
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

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Reviews of The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve

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The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, beautiful setting, and well-maintained grounds. The staff, particularly highlighted wedding planner Lindsay Harrod, are described as professional, accommodating, and helpful in creating a magical and stress-free wedding experience. The venue's thoughtful details, spacious houses for getting ready, and seamless coordination with vendors are commended, making it a top choice for couples seeking a picturesque and accommodating wedding venue in Raleigh, NC.

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The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, beautiful setting, and well-maintained grounds. The staff, particularly highlighted wedding planner Lindsay Harrod, are described as professional, accommodating, and helpful in creating a magical and stress-free wedding experience. The venue's thoughtful details, spacious houses for getting ready, and seamless coordination with vendors are commended, making it a top choice for couples seeking a picturesque and accommodating wedding venue in Raleigh, NC.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 77 reviews
Google
4.9/5 302 reviews
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Sean Sent on 09/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue and Great People

The location of The Meadows is perfect for downtown Raleigh, but out of the city enough that you get a gorgeous isolated experience on the farm. The place really becomes private for your party on the day of due to the gorgeous fields and forest around it. The team working there was incredibly helpful throughout the past two years with COVID delays. The venue got glowing reviews from our guests and our vendors as well! So pick them for your wedding!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue for Our Dream Wedding

We were married at The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve on May 4, 2025, and it was truly the perfect venue for our wedding. The space is absolutely stunning and played such a big role in making our day feel magical. From the beautiful scenery to the well-thought-out layout, the venue had everything we needed, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how much they loved it.

We also want to give a special shoutout to our incredible wedding planner, Lindsay Harrod. Lindsay was extremely professional, organized, and helpful every step of the way. Her communication throughout the planning process—and especially on the big day—was exceptional. She kept us on track, eased our stress, and made sure everything went smoothly. We couldn’t have done it without her!

We highly recommend The Meadows and Lindsay Harrod to anyone looking for a gorgeous venue and a supportive, experienced planning partner.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Venue!

The meadows is the most amazing wedding venue! The houses on property give the bride and groom ample space to get ready to feel like the star of the show. All the spaces are so well maintained and stocked that it truly feels like a home away from home. Not only is the property gorgeous but the team behind the show really does it all. Nicole + team were able to answer every question and worry before the big day, and they pulled out all the stops to give us a dream wedding. We are so grateful for all the work that was put into our special day and cannot recommend the meadows enough!!
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Where do I start? The Meadows is an amazing venue with so much to offer. We love planning weddings here and the owners are a dream to work with. We feel a sense of peace the moment we drive on site and it only gets better from there - over 100 acres, 4 ceremony/reception sites, furniture, outdoor patio space, indoor/outdoor bar, 2 beautiful houses for the bridal party and family, and so much more. This team and venue provides a professional and unique experience to all who visit and we are thankful to work with them. We could go on forever, but long story short, we are huge fans and supporters!

Kivus & Camera Kivus & Camera Wedding Photographers

The Meadows is such a fun venue and a photographer's dream! Everywhere you look on the property there's a beautiful photo to be made. The main house has wonderful light for the bride to get ready, the groom's house has awesome color, and the main reception area is one of the most unique looking spaces around. Then there are the grounds. The "meadows" themselves are GORGEOUS whether they're green, golden, or covered in snow. Of course, how pretty the venue is wouldn't really matter if weren't managed well, but the team at The Meadows is AMAZING. They are all so kind and go out of their way to make sure everyone is having a great time. I LOVE photographing here!! Give me more Meadows at Firefly Farm weddings please!! Elyssa Kivus Kivus & Camera

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The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is a stunning and unique wedding venue! You'll never find the combination of things that they have onsite from the vast expanse of land (over 100 acres) located just outside of downtown Raleigh to a house just for the bride's entourage and a house just for the groom's party and then two wedding building in addition to those. Add in lots of unique styling, tons of amazing photo spots and great help from the staff and you have a venue that is going to be a hot spot for local clients for years to come!

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The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve frequently asked questions

The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Inn/B&B
  • Park
  • Winery
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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