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Wedding Venue Located in Apex/Cary!

The Upchurch is a wedding venue situated in Cary, NC. This historic six-acre estate dates back to 1905 and is home to spacious grounds that include scenic lawns, magnificent magnolias, and a picturesque pond. The Main House and Conservatory overlook the waterfront and gardens and provide an idyllic setting for refined and romantic celebrations. Classic elegance blends with modern elements, and each event space has been reimagined as the perfect backdrop for weddings and special events.

Begin your wedding journey at The Upchurch in the beautifully appointed dressing suites inside The Main House, which exudes homely comfort with an upscale twist. Then, make your way to The Magnolia Lawn for your outdoor ceremony, where guests will await your arrival at the altar, surrounded by stunning magnolia trees. The ceremony site features a 2,000-square-foot circular lawn surrounded by tall trees, greenery, and views of the Main House. Afterward, while you roam the estate and pose by the pond for photographs, guests can enjoy cocktail hour on The Magnolia Lawn and The Main House and Terrace. Evening receptions take place in The Conservatory, an airy, spacious ballroom that seats up to 225 guests. Here, minimalist decor and pristine white paintwork combine with touches of traditional charm. Statement light fixtures shape the ceiling while large windows on three sides offer scenic vistas of the grounds. The dedicated staff supplies a locally custom-made bar, cocktail tables, round and banquet tables, 200 Bentwood beech chairs, and more. This is a wheelchair-accessible venue with luxurious restrooms and ample parking onsite.

The event team at The Upchurch collaborates exclusively with premium caterers, Rocky Top Catering. For over 20 years, the talented culinary team has designed customized menus for private parties and wedding events. You can connect with the team to share your vision and cuisine requests. A member of the in-house team will recommend trusted suppliers and wedding planners to facilitate the planning process. A venue host will oversee the smooth running of events on your wedding day, ensuring that guests feel welcome from start to finish. The wedding package includes the use of both indoor and outdoor event spaces, access to a wedding rehearsal, the provision of reception and ceremony furnishings, and more. You can connect with Cara Powell, owner and operator, and her esteemed team to begin bringing your vision to life!

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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?

$5,000

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

$4,000

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?

$24

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building

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?

Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Decor
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
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of The Upchurch

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The Upchurch is praised as a dream wedding venue by multiple reviewers who were blown away by its unique and welcoming atmosphere. The staff, including Hannah and Cara, were highly attentive, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure a seamless planning process and execution on the wedding day. Guests were impressed by the venue's stunning backdrop, including a vintage home and modern conservatory, creating a versatile space for various wedding elements. The team's dedication, transparency, and attention to detail received high recommendations, making The Upchurch a top choice for couples seeking a picturesque and memorable wedding experience.

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The Upchurch is praised as a dream wedding venue by multiple reviewers who were blown away by its unique and welcoming atmosphere. The staff, including Hannah and Cara, were highly attentive, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure a seamless planning process and execution on the wedding day. Guests were impressed by the venue's stunning backdrop, including a vintage home and modern conservatory, creating a versatile space for various wedding elements. The team's dedication, transparency, and attention to detail received high recommendations, making The Upchurch a top choice for couples seeking a picturesque and memorable wedding experience.

CA Bayer
Ca Bayer Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dreams Fulfilled at The Upchurch

My fiance and I were crazy...we booked 10 wedding venue tours in 3 days. It was my ludicrous idea and I could tell by #9 he was running out of steam. "Please wait for #10," I begged. "I saved my favorite for last," I promised him. And I did. I saw pictures online and read reviews and I secretly dreamt of having my own wedding there. It took all of 10 minutes of sitting down with Hannah at The Upchurch to make me realize: this dream, thankfully, could and would come true. We booked The Upchurch the next week and the entire planning process and ultimate day-of was all truly a prayer and vision come true. The Upchurch checked all of our boxes: unique, local, welcoming staff, ample space, and a little bit of our home to share with our friends and family. And The Upchurch staff became like family: Hannah and Melanie were encouraging, attentive, honest, and present for all of it. We elected to not only book the venue, but also to book a day-of coordinator from their staff, and we are so thankful we did because it made the entire process even better. Hannah called us every few months to check-in, and not some rushed phone call, but a real talk with a friend that felt like coming up for air during the crazy wedding planning haze. We truly cannot say enough about this venue and the beautiful vision that has come to life there. The ease of the catering (shoutout Rocky Top!), the preferred vendor list, the flexibility of hours and meetings, literally all of it was divine arrangement and my husband and I cannot fathom our perfect day taking place anywhere else. All of our friends and family members couldn't stop talking about how wonderful it is, like we didn't already know, and we just smiled and agreed knowing that was what we wanted all along: the perfect place for our perfect day with our group of perfect people.
Peyton
Peyton Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Venue and Staff of Our Dreams!

The Upchurch was the venue of my dreams! I had toured about 6 other venues before touring The Upchurch and it blew away my expectations. The team was very intentional and met with me via phone before in person to make sure they were the right fit. Once we toured, I knew it was the place. They made everything so simple and were so helpful throughout the planning process and especially on the big day. Everything was absolutely perfect and I am so grateful I chose them and they made our dreams come true!
Marisa
Marisa Sent on 05/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

The Upchurch was an amazing wedding venue for our special day. From the beginning, their communication was fast and accommodating, helping us feel at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work and overall value was fantastic - the industrial, open-air space with the beautiful lawn and pond created the perfect backdrop for our reception. They clearly knew our vision ahead of time and executed it flawlessly, even surprising us with some special touches the morning of the wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to work with. Highly recommend The Upchurch to any couple looking for a unique, nature-inspired setting for their wedding.
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We loved the venue and staff!

My husband and I got married at The Upchurch on Dec 7 2024 and we loved it! The owner Cara is great, and Hannah was amazing also. They truly care about their brides, and were so responsive and quick to give recommendations. I'd highly recommend getting married at The Upchurch! The venue itself is super classy, the house is charming, the grounds are well kept (even in December) and the reception area was beautiful.
Jennie
Jennie Sent on 12/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue for our Christmas Nuptials

The moment we visited the Upchurch, we knew this is where we wanted to get married. The property is beautiful between the vintage home and the modern conservatory! The staff was extremely attentive and responsive to our questions and needs. Thank you for making our day magical!
J
Jenna Sent on 12/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Upchurch is the PERFECT Wedding Venue!!!

Where to begin! The Upchurch is hands down the best venue to have your wedding at! Our wedding was back in September 2024 and I still can't get over how seamless the day went. This was the perfect space for a wedding where our guests were able to easily flow through the venue from start to finish. This venue is so versatile which really let’s you have full range of planning your day and how it looks. The details this venue and staff offers really pulled the day together and you can tell how thought out everything was. Cara and her staff took the BEST care of us and were so helpful throughout the planning process. Not only that but they are so friendly and inviting! Hannah is amazing!! She was so patient going through our questions and she was so thoughtful making us feel remembered and top priority the entire time! Cara is so connected in the industry, so we received a lot of our vendors through her recommendations and I’m so glad we trusted her because everyone was top quality and our perfect fit! The Upchurch goes above and beyond to make you and your day feel so special down to every detail! We received so many compliments from our guests and we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding went.
Morgann
Morgann Sent on 12/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

The Upchurch and their staff were INCREDIBLE to work with! I had my wedding here in October and everything went so smoothly. Cara, Hannah, and Tara were super friendly and always available to help with my needs/questions. The venue is absolutely beautiful and they have done an amazing job keeping everything clean and updated! We loved having our ceremony outside and the cocktail hour inside the historic house. The flow of the evening was perfect and you can tell they put a lot of thought into how everything looks. The reception space is huge and allowed us to have a big dance floor, which was important to me! I am so so happy I got married at The Upchurch and highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding venue!!
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue and team for your wedding!

The Upchurch was the perfect venue for our November wedding! Hannah was amazing to work with, she provided vendor recommendations, made the planning process so easy, and thanks to her our wedding day ran so smoothly! We received so many compliments from our guests about the beautiful venue. If you are looking for a venue and team that really cares about your experience and will make the planning process easy, definitely consider The Upchurch.
E
Emma Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

We had the best day of our lives at The Upchurch in October!! I grew up about a mile from the Venue (back when it was just an abandoned house), and when I saw that it had been converted into a Wedding Venue, I knew it had to be the one for me! Hannah, Cara, and all of the Venue Team were AMAZING during the wedding planning process, as well as on the day-of. Everything went off without a hitch, and we couldn't have had a better day. From allowing us to take our engagement photos on site, to being ready to jump in and not let me clean the champagne I spilled off the floor on my wedding day, the customer service was spectacular. There were no hidden fees (they are very clear you must have a wedding coordinator and use their in-house caterer) or crazy asks of us, nor any restrictions that we didn't know about before signing our contract. Everything was extremely upfront and fair! I would DEFINITELY recommend this venue!
T
Taylor Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue

We got married here in Oct 2024 and it was a dream! We loved that there were different spaces for getting ready, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, all at the venue and all beautiful. The staff was wonderful to work with and successfully made our vision come to life.
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