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  • 2018

The Pavilion at Carriage Farm

Up to 270 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Beth
Katie
Victoria
Caitlin
Morgan

Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

The Pavilion at Carriage Farm is an elegant wedding venue in Raleigh, North Carolina. Whether you dream of a small outdoor ceremony or an elegantly tented gala under the stars, you will find it all at this beautiful estate. Set your special occasion to spectacular scenery with contemporary comforts. It combines the rustic beauty of countryside living with modern convenience, setting the scene for an event everyone will remember. Let them help you make memories of a lifetime so book now.

Facilities and Capacity

This 10,000 square foot space offers the perfect combination of country and elegance. For your ceremony, you can use The Pavilion’s rear garden, which provides a picturesque setting by saying “I do” beneath the elegant pergola. You have the opportunity to get ready in their Bride’s Retreat, which is a private, 700 square foot loft that can accommodate you and your attendants. For the groom and his party, we offer a Groom’s Den. Guests can enter through large, wooden double doors to the climate controlled reception area called The Pavilion. They are greeted with the glow of four shining chandeliers. At the far end, there is a 34 foot wood-burning fireplace made of Tennessee field stone. It is topped with a wooden mantel--a beam from the 1800’s that has been reclaimed from the original home that once stood on the property. The barn stretches to a 34 foot gambrel roof. This space is 60 by 75 feet and can accommodate 50 to 275 guests, along with room for dancing. Behind The Pavilion, guests can mingle during cocktail hour on the patio, complete with a gas fire pit and wall for seating. This space is situated to one side of the 25 acre property and overlooks rolling pastures and a grove of North Carolina’s tall pine trees. It provides a serene country backdrop on your wedding day.

Services Offered

When booking The Pavilion, you will receive an experienced team of planners that will help you bring your wedding vision to life. They work with an amazing team of wedding vendors and event vendor professionals, including photographers, caterers, music DJs and more. You can select one of our many vendors from the preferred list to use for your big day. Other wedding event services include the following:

  • Bridal Suite and Groom's Den for you to get ready in beforehand
  • Event planning with our highly qualified team of coordinators and venue managers
  • Event rentals including tables and chairs

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Features

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Emily & Zac's wedding
Emily & Zac
86 photos
Olani & Tim's wedding
Olani & Tim
42 photos
Ciara & Robert's wedding
Ciara & Robert
102 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?

$7,950

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

$6,950

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
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$2,000

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Religious

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
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?

Chairs
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
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 Pavilion at Carriage Farm

Weddingwire
4.7/5 22 reviews
Google
4.7/5 175 reviews
K
Kayla Sent on 05/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue in Raleigh!

We had an amazing wedding at the Pavilion! The whole experience leading up to and during the event was excellent. When we toured the Pavilion in the Fall we fell in love with the barn, pergola, and beautiful surroundings that would become the backdrop for amazing wedding day pictures. The Pavilion has a remote feel but was just a short drive from Raleigh, Cary, and Apex for our guests who parked in the ample parking spaces on-site. Our wedding comfortably had 125 guests and the Pavilion is capable of handling a much higher guest count. Their indoor option has an incredible fireplace if your ceremony needs to be inside, but we lucked out with the Spring weather to have it outside underneath the pergola in the yard. As is, the venue matched our style so we didn’t need to add many decorations inside or outside. We also loved having the outdoor space for cocktail hour and set up yard games in the grass for guests to play. Although the venue doesn’t come with a covered outdoor area, you could always get a tent. As anticipated, pictures were stunning using the surrounding landscape and the sunset over the woods backdrop was perfect for a few more before dancing the night away with our party in the barn. Working with the Pavilion was a great experience as they were accommodating and flexible with our requests. We used their in-house 30 day wedding coordinator service which was so helpful to have. Jordan, Brianna, and Alyson met with us and were very responsive via the portal in the days leading up to the event. Having them organize and direct traffic for the rehearsal walk through and ceremony was great. Overall they worked really hard and cut down on potential stressors for us! The Pavilion has plenty of approved vendors and suggestions of vendors to choose from. Incredible value and if we had to do it all over again we would 100% book with them, one of the best choices anyone getting married in the Raleigh area can make!
Beth
Beth Sent on 03/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue in Raleigh!

The Pavilion at Carriage Farm is JUST the venue I envisioned for my wedding. My (now) husband and I toured a handful of venues, but I immediately knew when I toured the Pavilion that it was “the one”. I love that the venue isn’t visible from the road which gave me, my husband, and our guests the privacy and space to really enjoy ourselves on our wedding day. And the venue itself just had so many lovely features and selling points- the spaciousness of the venue and getting ready suites, the allowance of pets, the chandeliers in the reception room, the arbor near the back patio to accommodate outdoor weddings, the string lights over the back patio, the amazing stone fireplace inside, etc. But I think what sold me the most were the huge windows that cover 3 of the 4 walls in the reception space. It gave it such a natural feel to the room and the panoramic views are just beautiful. I had several wedding guests tell me that the venue felt like a beautiful hideaway venue in the mountains of NC. My partner and I were sold on all of these things, and we loved that the venue had the potential to accommodate an indoor or outdoor wedding depending on the weather (we’re not that lucky when it comes to weather, so we weren’t going to take any chances!).

In terms of planning the wedding, the Pavilion provided us with a list of recommended vendors which really helped us narrow down the exhaustive list of options and made wedding planning so much easier. They also connected us to our wedding coordinator Alyson! She was fantastic, and it really helped us to know that she works at the venue and knows all of the ins and outs in order to give us the best wedding possible- which she did!

We would recommend the Pavilion to anyone, although I don’t think I need to sell the idea to our wedding guests- the Pavilion spoke for itself on our big day.
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fusion Wedding

We were so lucky we found the Pavilion at Carriage Farm. We were looking for a location in Raleigh that would be roomy for up to 200 people, able to support a Baraat (Indian wedding groom’s entrance), and would give the slightly rustic but elegant vibe we were going for. We had toured a few other places, but once we went to the Pavilion and met with Marti, we were sold. Pricing was much better than the other locations we had found and she even introduced us to our amazing wedding planner. There were no restrictions on getting the Indian caterers we needed and the premium bar service with signature drinks provided by Marti and her team were perfect.

The venue itself is beautifully enclosed by trees so it feels private but spacious. They have a fantastic bridal suite and also have plenty of bathrooms for guests. The main space in the hall is filled with windows that allowed the light in so perfectly during our first dance. There are also large chandeliers and a stone fireplace that make the space feel grand.

We can’t recommend this location highly enough! Thanks, Marti.
Katie and Shivam
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 11/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day

We absolutely loved our wedding at the Pavilion! It was such a beautiful venue, and offered a little bit of everything. From the beautiful barn to the elegant chandeliers, we could not have imagined our day looking more perfect. The bridal suite was amazing and so spacious, it was perfect for my bridesmaids and flower girls. We absolutely recommend The Pavilion at Carriage Farm for anyone thinking about hosting their wedding here!
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 11/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day

We hosted our wedding at the Pavilion at Carriage Farm on 6/25/2021. Our event was incredible - truly the most perfect day.

When looking for a wedding venue, we looked for a venue with indoor/outdoor space options that were flexible. The Pavilion has an incredible indoor space and fully customizable outdoor space options.

During the wedding planning process, Marti was so helpful and responsive, answering any questions when we had and allowing us to come onsite to visit when we needed to leading up to the big day!

As a pandemic couple who had to reschedule our wedding twice (third time's the charm!) the Pavilion was so flexible and reassuring during this process. We absolutely loved this wedding venue and could not recommend it more.
A
Allison Sent on 09/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

Alyson and Marti are so helpful in making sure your special day is perfect. The venue is absolutely gorgeous with whatever colors you choose. The space is so perfect for a wedding or any event. I would definitely choose this venue again!
O
Olani Sent on 03/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue for a large or small wedding!

What a perfect venue! We booked the Pavilion in 2019 for our October 2020 wedding. The great thing about this venue is that it was built as a venue, so it keeps your guests and your vendors in mind! We originally had a 200 person wedding planned, which ended up being a 50 person wedding due to covid. I was worried that the indoor reception area would look overwhelmingly big for 50 people, but it still managed to feel like a normal space and not too empty. So, the venue is great for large AND small weddings. Air conditioning is also a huge plus for those hot days!

The outdoor space where we had our ceremony was beautiful! They recently added in more landscaping and it looked amazing. This is such a versatile space, that any design or color scheme looks good! We had so many beautiful locations for pictures. There is a big, beautiful bridal suite upstairs which has tons of natural light-- and it's big enough for your hair and makeup team to come to you! There's also a grooms suite downstairs.

We loved having this as our venue!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 12/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding

Marti and the team at the Pavilion at Carriage Farm became our rock during Wedding planning. We faced many challenges during the 2020 calendar year, yet Marti and her team always had our back. They were always responsive in helping us coordinate our big day, and executed flawlessly on the day-of. The venue itself is beautiful and speaks for itself. However, the support of the team there kept all our plans progressing and brought it all together. We had the venue during the whole day for preparation, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. We also rented the space for our catered rehearsal dinner the night before, and the Pavilion provided bartenders and alcohol for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. There were a ton of moving pieces that they were able to take care of for us. (We had the option to coordinate these items ourselves, but we are very happy with the service the staff provided and it was less things for us to worry about). Overall, Marti and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with, and again, the Pavilion itself is absolutely beautiful for a Wedding. We strongly recommend!
B
Brittany Sent on 09/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So beautiful!!

This Venue is amazing! The pictures does not give this place justice at all! I had so many people come up to me multiple times all night saying how beautiful the place is. Marti and her husband are so nice and easy to talk to it was great to meet them and to see everything they have done to the venue to make it look so amazing! The landscape is amazing here and they have a bridal suite that is very spacious and is fully furnished and is set up so beautiful all my bridesmaid fell in love when they walked in and saw it for the first time. And the groomsmen room is also great and fully furnished the guys loved it they were able to watch a football game while getting ready. I would highly recommend to anyone to book this venue it's amazing and worth every penny!!
T
Taylor Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue!!!

The Pavilion is a beautiful venue!!! We had so many compliments on our wedding. It was absolutely breathtaking and Marti was wonderful to work with!
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The Pavilion at Carriage Farm frequently asked questions

The Pavilion at Carriage Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Pavilion at Carriage Farm includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Pavilion at Carriage Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Religious
The Pavilion at Carriage Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Pavilion at Carriage Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Pavilion at Carriage Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Pavilion at Carriage Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Pavilion at Carriage Farm is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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