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Ceremony
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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On WeddingWire since 2013

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a sophisticated wedding venue in Cary, North Carolina. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or an extravagant affair, this venue provides an exquisite backdrop. Their wooded grounds, lakeside terrace, and elegant lawn are yours to fill with guests and loved ones on your special day. Inside, the walls of their grand ballrooms easily shift to accommodate parties of any size. They offer interiors punctuated by privately curated fine art, spacious guest rooms and suites for you to stay in, world-class cuisine, and more.

Facilities and Capacity
With eight event spaces to choose from, the possibilities are endless at this 10,000 square foot space. The Ballroom is their spacious 4,000 square foot venue with soaring 20 foot ceilings, intricate custom carpeting, breathtaking lighting, and can accommodate up to 200 guests seated with still room left for dancing. This elegant pre-function space accompanies and features original artwork as well as natural light coming in from the terrace. The Wedding Lawn is a 6,000 square foot outdoor space that offers a natural backdrop, including a three-acre lake, for your wedding ceremony or reception. The Salon is a 1,600 square foot room of natural light with brocade-lined walls, a modern Italian chandelier and fixtures, as well as a muted palette to fit any wedding theme. This space accommodates up to 72 guests seated with room for dancing.

Services Offered
Their team of experienced wedding coordinators will work with you to bring all of your wedding visions to life. They give individual attention from the moment you arrive for your wedding until you depart. You will be surrounded by a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Plus, all of their wedding packages are based off of a food and beverage minimum with an all-inclusive price per person. Custom seasonal menus are created by the award-winning culinary team as well. Their other wedding event services include the following:

  • Accommodations for guests in their 150 spacious rooms and suites
  • Bridal suite for you to get ready in beforehand
  • Delicious cake made by their highly qualified culinary team
  • Setup and clean up
  • Event planning with their team of coordinators
  • Event rentals including tables and chairs
  • Lighting/sound
  • Liability insurance
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair access available


Location
This luxurious hotel is located just minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park, making it convenient for out-of-town guests. It is also within a short drive of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$4,000

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant

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

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
42 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
5.0/5 42 reviews
Google
4.7/5 1774 reviews
Ashley
Ashley S. Sent on 10/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision of my wedding planning.

I’m not even sure where to begin with this post. From the moment I toured the Umstead and met with Ms. Kayla Bower, I knew it would be my top choice. I can’t express how deeply grateful I am that I went with my gut. We were forced to postpone our wedding one week before our original date due to COVID. Kayla and her team at the Umstead were so incredibly thoughtful, gracious, and flexible with us, given the circumstances. They truly helped us make the best of what seemed like an awful situation. When the day came to finally celebrate our wedding, of course we faced further COVID hiccups and weather issues. The Umstead acted quickly to accommodate us and the situation and did their absolute best to make our wedding as close to our original vision as possible, while keeping in mind COVID restrictions and guidelines for everyone’s health and safety. As an anxious bride I fully trusted Kayla and her team at The Umstead and they completely alleviated my stress and worry about perfecting the big day. Their bridal suite accommodation is wonderful And spacious, and they go out of their way to make you feel special and spoiled on such a momentous occasion. Our guests were blown away at the natural beauty of the grounds, the delicious quality of the food (GET THE WHIPPED POTATOES AND STEAK DIANE, YOU’LL THANK ME LATER), and the amazing service from everyone from the bellhop to the waiters in the dining room. O truly cannot imagine having gone with any other venue, especially given the large burden of re-planning during a global pandemic. The Umstead (and Ms. Kayla) will forever hold a special place in our memories and hearts!
Cambre
Cambre K. Sent on 10/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A dream day come true

Wow! There is no better venue than the Umstead for a wedding in the Triangle, or probably anywhere for that matter. The venue itself is stunning. The food was incredible, our guests are still raving about it. The staff has incredible attention to detail and service. And most importantly, the venue coordinator, Kayla, is not only incredibly professional, easy to work with, but also the coolest. She made sure every concern we had was heard and handled, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. 10/10. We can't wait to celebrate many anniversaries here in the future!
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Anna Sent on 11/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

It was amazing

The Umstead was amazing! Kayla our wedding coordinator was absolutely fantastic!! During all of the stresses of COVID, Kayla really helped us and answered all of our questions! We wouldn’t want to get married anywhere else! It all turned out amazing and it was all due to the Umstead and their amazing help!!!!
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The Umstead Hotel and Spa frequently asked questions

The Umstead Hotel and Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Umstead Hotel and Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Umstead Hotel and Spa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Umstead Hotel and Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Umstead Hotel and Spa 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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