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The Oaks at Salem

About

The Oaks at Salem is an elegant wedding venue in Apex, North Carolina. They have everything you are look for by providing numerous options for both outdoor and indoor entertaining. They combine centuries-old charm with the best of modern conveniences and the setting is designed to capitalize on the views from every vantage point. Situated on over 11 pastoral acres with mature hardwoods and beautiful landscaping, this manor provides a plethora of photographic opportunities as well. The main level of the house offers a cozy fireplace and over 1,000 square feet of veranda overlooking their ceremony wall, one acre pond, and newly acquired rustic barn. Book now for memories you can cherish for a lifetime!

Facilities and Capacity

Their expansive grounds provide many options for your special day. Whether you are looking for a grand affair or a more intimate gathering, they will be able to accommodate your needs. The Oaks offer 11 pastoral acres as well as a charming main house. This space has the opportunity to provide multiple indoor and outdoor options depending on your vision. Plus, couples can get ready in their respective suites with enough room to accommodate them and their wedding parties. With three event spaces to work with, this mansion has the ability to accommodate up to 299 guests.

Services Offered

Not only will you secure the perfect location for your wedding, but you will also get the opportunity to work with their talented on-site coordinators as well as a team of trustworthy, passionate, and dedicated vendors. They promise to devote a high level of attention to you and your event’s details throughout the entire planning process. Their other wedding event services include:

  • Bridal suite for you to get ready in beforehand
  • Setup and clean up
  • Event planning with their highly qualified team of coordinators
  • Event rentals including tables, chairs, linens, and more
  • State-of-the-art lighting and sound
  • Pet friendly venue meaning your furry friends can join in on the fun too
  • Wireless internet for you and your guests to use to document the affair
  • Shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair access available
  • Liability insurance

Location

The Oaks at Salem is conveniently located only 15 miles from downtown Raleigh and only two miles from historic downtown Apex. In addition, this historic spot is less than one mile from Highway 64, making it easy for guests to travel to.

  • 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?

$8,000

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

$5,000

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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Garden
Mansion

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

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Megan Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue!

We absolutely loved our July 2023 wedding at the Oaks at Salem! It really was the perfect venue. I wanted a green outdoor space, and it was also a priority that we be not too far from the airport/hotels for the ease of our guests. We love that it was right near downtown Apex but felt like we were in the country. The ceremony and reception spaces are GORGEOUS! It rained during our ceremony, but it felt magical (they do have a rain plan under the reception tent). There is also plenty of room for both bridal parties to get ready on-site and not risk seeing each other. We also felt like we were getting a great value because the venue comes with some decorations, which we used for our ceremony and reception. April, the owner, also gives out a preferred vendor list when you book. This made booking all of our vendors so much easier! We can't recommend the Oaks at Salem enough!!
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Rebecca Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Vendue

TOAS was a GORGEOUS wedding venue! We've received so many compliments on our venue from our guests. April was great to work with, answering any questions and being responsive. We really felt like we got our money's worth as TOAS were including items in the base price that other venues would charge extra. They also provided a list of their preferred vendors which was super helpful for planning. You do have to work with 2 specific vendors when at TOAS - Southern Skies which they are amazing and Curated Events which I personally would have preferred another company but not major complaints. PLENTY of room on the premises, never felt like our guests were overcrowded and also had lots of options for pictures. Be mindful of transportation as only certain size buses can fit in the driveway (which April includes in a wedding package) With fall/winter weddings, keep at eye on the weather as heaters may be needed but with the tent flaps closed, the heat stay very well inside. I was sweating during out Nov, 55 degree outside wedding. 100% would recommend TOAS.
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Erin Sent on 10/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue there is!

I went to an event (not a wedding) at The Oaks at Salem in 2019. The venue was so beautiful and I said “I will get married here one day”. Fast forward 2 years to when I got engaged. I knew I didn’t want to tour any other venues. We went straight to The Oaks to meet with April and immediately booked our wedding for the following year (2022). We got married at The Oaks at Salem last weekend and I can not say enough wonderful things about this venue and the team behind it. If you want your wedding to go off without a hitch, book The Oaks like yesterday! It has a wonderful bridal sweet for your entire bridal party to get ready together. It has a great groom suite with a tv so the men can watch football (or whatever else) while they get ready (I may or may not have snuck down there to watch my tigers play while my crew got ready). It has so many options for great photos. It really is a wonderful, wonderful venue. I’m genuinely sad that our day is over. If I could relive it every day, I would.
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Erin Sent on 08/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue with perfect rain plan!

I couldn’t have asked for a better venue. It rained during our ceremony and the rain plan under the tent was still absolutely magical. This venue has it all and made our wedding dreams come true!
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Alyssa Sent on 04/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful site and great help planning

The Oaks at Salem was amazing as a wedding venue. We booked them for our ceremony and reception, and everything was great. The venue itself is gorgeous and everyone was a treat to work with. Their vendor barn and list of recommended vendors made planning so much easier. I would highly recommend them if you're looking for an outdoor venue.
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Christine Sent on 10/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further! The venue of your dreams!!

The Oaks at Salem helped us to execute our dream wedding!! We had been planning since 2019, and live in Charlotte NC. We wanted an outdoor tented venue surrounded by greenery and nothing in the Charlotte area really sparked our interest. Once we found the Oaks, we immediately knew that day we wanted to book it.

Over a long two year process (postponed due to Covid), April and Aubriana were wonderful to work with the entire time.

Aubriana was our coordinator and was in touch frequently, and made sure we had every detail squared away, and she was in constant contact with our vendors. She did an incredible job with communication, and on day of was so helpful in keeping to the timeline and ensuring there was nothing to worry about!

Look no further if you want an amazing outdoor venue for your big day!!! We were so pleased and would highly recommend The Oaks!!
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Christina Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what we wanted

TOAS is a wonderful wedding venue. I got married here in September 2021 and couldn’t have asked for anything better. The venue has abundant outdoor space with the new overlook patio and gorgeous ceremony site. The bridal suite was large enough to host me and 10 bridesmaids. Aubriana coordinated our wedding and was outstanding!! She was knowledgeable and responded to any questions immediately. On the day of the wedding, she was constantly by our side to help with anything we needed including bustling my dress and making sure we had some time to rest and eat. I can’t say enough great things about Aubriana and TOAS.

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Christina Sent on 08/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Beautiful and Professional

The Oaks was so wonderful to work with! We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and they were incredibly understanding. They made the last few weeks of wedding planning so much more manageable. The venue is beautiful, and our guests could not stop singing praises!

Laura was also absolutely excellent. Very professional and so helpful!
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Udeshi Sent on 01/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue!

The Oaks at Salem is an absolutely beautiful wedding venue. As a professional violinist, I have been performing at weddings here for over a decade, and I can say that the property is always impeccable, and the staff is top notch. April and her staff are focused on giving their best, and go above and beyond to make their couple’s dreams come true. Having performed at many places world wide it is rare to find a venue like the Oaks at Salem that is both beautiful (oh my gosh, it’s so picturesque!), and provides excellent service. My team and I highly recommend it for any event!
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Wendy Sent on 12/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding in the middle of a pandemic

Our daughter was to be married on March 21, 2020 at the Oaks of Salem. Unfortunately due to the pandemic it was canceled 6 days before. It was an extremely trying time but I must give credit to April and Aubriana. They were both incredibly helpful, professional, and most importantly supportive. To sum up, we were offered several alternate dates and when all was said and done we worked through 4 dates. Both April and Aubriana contacted every vendor on each occasion and checked availability. We never felt abandoned or neglected. Ultimately my daughter and her husband married on November 13th with approximately 100 people. Although we were limited due to restrictions on dancing, etc. the wedding was beautiful. Thanks to Aubriana, Rocky Top Catering, Elite DJ Solutions, CJ Rentals, Ariel Kaillin Photography, and Mews Designs we were able to host a beautiful wedding. Unfortunately rain covered the area for several days before the 13th. The skies cleared a couple hours before ceremony time and all vendors worked diligently to make this wedding happen. Spencer McAvoy with Elite DJ Solutions did an amazing job entertaining our guests and keeping everyone engaged, not an easy task when dancing isn't allowed, it was wonderful! Our guests had a wonderful much needed night out and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. Rocky Top Catering did an amazing job. The food was out of this world, the bar service outstanding, and the staff excellent! We are so very grateful that our precious daughter and new son-in-law were able to marry and have their dream wedding and reception. Thank you to the Oaks, staff, and their amazing vendors!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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The Crepe Cakerie The Crepe Cakerie Wedding Cakes

April is generous, bright, and kind. I am proud to be a preferred vendor for the Oaks at Salem.

Joe Payne Photography Joe Payne Photography Wedding Photographers

The Oaks at Salem is a fabulous wedding venue for people looking for that genuine rustic feel without venturing too far from the city. April and her team have put together a really lovely place for couples to get married with a lot of room for getting ready and prep time as well as gorgeous grounds for the ceremony and reception. As a photographer, I am drawn to the gorgeous light this venue has and the artistic possibilities it offers for the bride and groom in search of photography above and beyond the norm.

Weddings by Heidi Weddings by Heidi Wedding Officiants

I've worked with Veni Ridout twice recently and I can honestly say that she is the most organized planner I've worked with. Every detail is worked out and she does this with a smile on her face and a pep in her step! She is talented, efficient, and super easy to work with. I highly recommend Veni and The Oaks at Salem!

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The Oaks at Salem frequently asked questions

The Oaks at Salem includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Oaks at Salem for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Mansion
The Oaks at Salem offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Oaks at Salem offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Oaks at Salem offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Oaks at Salem offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Oaks at Salem is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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