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The Palmer Building

5.0 out of 5 rating 29 reviews
Charlotte, NC
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
Groomsmen striking a pose
Groomsmen striking a pose
Elegant indoor space
Elegant indoor space
Venue's stone exterior
Venue's stone exterior
Reception setup
Reception setup
With their partners
With their partners
Men in black
Men in black
Table arrangements
Table arrangements
By the fireplace
By the fireplace
Candlelit
Candlelit
Old school arrangements
Old school arrangements
Couch by the fireplace
Couch by the fireplace
Cream couches
Cream couches
Big tents
Big tents
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
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The Palmer Building
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The Palmer Building
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The Palmer Building
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The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building
The Palmer Building

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Majestic setting
1/28
Up to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
5.0
Fantastic

"Mrs. Gretchen, Mrs. Angie and their team are absolutely amazing! They go above and beyond to remove..."

— Dobria

"The Palmer Building is such a gorgeous historic building. Once we saw it, we knew it would be..."

— Lisa

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

The Palmer Building is a historic wedding venue in Charlotte, North Carolina. This all-inclusive property is a one-stop shop for all your wedding needs. Steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, it offers an idyllic setting for a romantic wedding experience.

Facilities and Capacity

The Palmer Building dates back to the late 1930s during President Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration. It was initially used to train firefighters, and many firefighters aided in the construction. The building was lovingly restored recently, placing it on the National Historic Registry. It retains many original features, including its stunning stone walls, cozy fireplaces, and wooden floors. Ceremonies are hosted outdoors on their beautiful stone steps before a grand open fireplace. After you exchange vows, you might slip away for your portrait session while your guests mingle over cocktails on the lush green lawn. After that, you can have a reception with up to 200 seated guests and 250 standing in the 3,800-square-foot Fireman's Hall. Elegant white drapes and neutral interiors make this space a perfect blank canvas for personalized festivities. With ample room for dancing and your evening entertainment, it is the ideal location for an unforgettable wedding celebration.

Services Offered

The Palmer Building offers various wedding packages tailored to your needs, tastes, and budget. Their in-house planning team can assist with everything from choreographing your schedule of events to recommending vendors and communicating with them on your behalf. Their talented catering team provides a variety of tasty dishes that their dedicated staff will serve. Multiple bar options are also available on-site. The reception fee includes setup, clean-up, parking, and use of chairs, tables, and linens. Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art audiovisual system and WiFi.

What You'll Love About The Palmer Building

In addition to providing a picture-perfect setting for your special day, The Palmer Building features several luxurious get-ready rooms. This way, you can pamper yourself and prepare with your nearest and dearest before your long-awaited journey down the aisle.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 23 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Joey & Mary's wedding
Joey & Mary
21 photos
Shay & Ron's wedding
Shay & Ron
22 photos

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?

$3,506

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

$3,506

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?

$3,506

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

$3,506

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Still have questions?

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Reviews of The Palmer Building

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Weddingwire
5.0/5 29 reviews
Google
4.7/5 168 reviews
Dobria
Dobria Sent on 08/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence Above Excellence

Mrs. Gretchen, Mrs. Angie and their team are absolutely amazing! They go above and beyond to remove all stress from the bride and groom. The venue is gorgeous allowing you to be as elaborate or simplistic with your decor. We were married in July and had the ceremony at 7pm in the courtyard. The natural light and setting was simply perfect for the photographer. And the extra bonus for us was that we were informed that the proceeds the venue receives goes to the Charlotte Fire Dept. I more than recommend using The Palmer Building for your events. 5 stars all the way!
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Lisa
Lisa Sent on 11/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue with Fantastic Staff

The Palmer Building is such a gorgeous historic building. Once we saw it, we knew it would be perfect for our wedding reception. What we didn't expect was the outstanding customer service from the Palmer Building staff. Anjie and her team went out of their way to make our day perfect. They worked with us in the months leading up to the event to suggest vendors and services, accommodate our special requests, and even hold some of our decorations until we got back from the honeymoon. Quite simply, they were fabulous!
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M Da Sent on 11/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Accommodating & lovely space!

We held our wedding reception at the Palmer Building this month and were so happy with our choice! They are very accommodating and easy to work with.
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Deborah Sent on 01/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Palmer Building is a Beautiful Venue

This venue is Beautiful and the staff is professional and extremely helpful. Anji, Ali, and Amber were a joy to work with. We used several of their suggested vendors and it worked out great. When you rent this venue, you have tables and chairs and many decorations available to you. It was a huge plus to be able to get into the venue early to set up and decorate and then have until midnight the day of the wedding to get everything packed up. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone.
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Katie Sent on 11/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Palmer Building made planning our wedding so incredibly easy. The staff are extremely accommodating and so incredibly nice. Planning the decorations for this venue was a breeze, as they have so many decorations on hand already. The Palmer Building rents out the venue for the entire day, which was so nice when you needed to tell other vendors to arrive, at a decent price as well. We had the perfect day, and this venue was the perfect place to have our wedding. I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone who is considering it!
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Emily Sent on 11/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I fell in love with the Palmer Building when visiting venues for our nuptials. Not only is the staff absolutely amazing and accommodating, they also helped with a lot of my planning-- connecting me with top vendors and assisting with any questions/needs as I did not have a wedding planner. It was almost like working with a family! The actual venue is different from most, with enchanting stonework and almost a "castle-like" exterior. The option of performing the ceremony outdoors was very intimate and ethereal-- cannot wait to see the pictures! Thank you Ali, Gretchen and team!
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Jillian
Jillian Sent on 05/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Palmer Building staff was an absolute dream to work with! They were very responsive to emails and phone calls and incredibly flexible and accommodating for setting meetings and walk throughs around my busy schedule. In addition, they were extremlely organized and very up front about all costs and fees associated with using their space. One of the biggest reasons we chose The Palmer Building for our reception was due to the fact that when you reserve the venue, it is yours for the entire day. So many other facilities we looked at came in at a higher cost for just 4 or 5 hours. The Palmer Building had a better price and the ability to have the venue from 8am til midnight. The space is huge too! Plenty of room for cocktails, buffet, dinner tables and dancing, plus the stage to hold your band/DJ. This venue has a lot of natural beauty as well -- those stone fireplaces! -- so our decor needs were minimal. Speaking of decor, before you go purchasing everything, talk to the staff about your vision, because they have several vases, votives and centerpieces already available on site. There are just two things to be aware of with The Palmer Building -- there is only one set of bathrooms upstairs, and you must purchase alcohol from one of their packages (though pricing is more than reasonable).
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Sally Sent on 10/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This venue was absolutely perfect! If you're thinking about it, you definitely need to schedule a visit! Not all the photos do it justice! Anjie and the girls are AMAZING! We were able to do our ceremony and reception here, near the downtown Charlotte area, and stay in our budget. It was the perfect place for our perfect day!
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Siesha Sent on 09/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you Palmer Building for having us and allowing us to be a part of history. The service and professionalism we received throughout the entire planning process was phenomenal! Thank you for all that you've done to help us enjoy our special day. We could not have done it without you all! If anyone ever needs a venue in Charlotte, you'll be my first and only recommendation! Keep up the great work!
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Kimberly Sent on 05/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Anjie was fabulous from the beginning!! My husband is a Charlotte Firefighter so having our wedding reception at the Palmer Building was a given. The Palmer Building was so accommodating and easy to work throughout the entire process and was always so responsive to all my emails and questions. We were also able to come in on Thursday and do a majority of our setup which really put me at ease going into the weekend. Being able to get in the building at 8am Saturday morning was also a great deal because it gave us plenty of time of get ready and get everything set!
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The Palmer Building frequently asked questions

The Palmer Building includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Palmer Building for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Palmer Building offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Palmer Building offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Palmer Building offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Palmer Building 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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