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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of March through December. These prices are available for the months of January through February.
Reception
$6,500 starting price
Bar
$18 starting price
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Bar
$18 starting price

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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 700 square foot loft that can accommodate you and your attendants. They also offer a Groom’s Room. 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 red 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 112 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 their many vendors from their preferred list to use for your big day. Their other wedding event services include the following:

  • Bridal suite and Grooms room for you to get ready in beforehand
  • Event planning with their highly qualified team of coordinators and venue managers
  • Event rentals including tables and chairs

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?

$6,500

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

$5,500

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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Kayla H. 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!
Katie
Katie A. 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
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Victoria J. 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!
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Marti Leone
Marti Leone
Owner

Marti was born and raised in Raleigh, NC and practiced real estate from 1989 to 2001. She and her husband, Kirk have been married since 1992 and have 2 children. Marti and her husband designed and built the Pavilion in 2016, and it opened for it’s first wedding in April 2017! In her spare time, Marti enjoys spending time horseback riding, gardening, or vacationing with her family at the beach!

Alyson McKinney
Alyson McKinney
Venue Manager

Alyson started her career in event mangement in Raleigh, NC after graduating from NC State University. She quickly fell in love with the wedding industry after having the opportunity to help plan some of her friends weddings! She joined the Pavilion team as a Venue Manager shortly after the venue opened in 2017 and has since expanded in to the role of Marketing & Venue Coordinator. In her free time you can find Alyson spending time at the lake or in the mountains!

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