Banquet Hall Wedding Venues in Durham

Alexandra

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Bay 7, and it was one of the best decisions - if not the best decision - we made in our wedding planning process. From the beginning, Ali (our day-of coordinator) was so friendly and wonderful. She was incredibly helpful, arranged multiple venue visits with us, answered all our questions, and kept everything organized. And she is just a lovely person and made everything feel so pleasant and low-stress, even with all our questions and requests and concerns; we felt really taken care of and every part of the planning process went so smoothly. Some of the things we loved most about Bay 7: - The food was absolutely exceptional. Of course, you can always expect this of Angus Barn food, but it was truly top notch, and we had many guests telling us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had (and we agree; one guest even told us that the wines were better than a wedding he recently went to in France). They were super mindful of allergies (multiple guests - including me, the bride - were gluten-free, among other common allergies). And the service and presentation were fantastic; the food came out quickly, the bar service was always moving so smoothly, the servers were so nice and pleasant, and it all just really elevated the whole experience. - The space itself is really open and very cool, and we loved that our venue was in the heart of downtown Durham. The high ceilings and exposed brick really added to the vibe, the lofted upstairs and open downstairs allowed people to move freely about the space, and guests were able to go out on the outdoor patio area and enjoy the American Tobacco Campus, too. - Linens, glassware, tableware, chairs, tables, etc. were all included in the price (you don’t have all the options in the world available to you - for example, they offer black or white linens, one type of chair, etc. - but this was all we needed. We weren’t super customizing our decor, so it worked perfectly for our needs). This was a huge plus for us, and it really saved us the trouble of needing to go elsewhere to rent all these things. - We had a live band, and the acoustics were great in the venue. We needed a full stage, and there was plenty of room for this, and they were able to control the sound and the lights seamlessly throughout the night. In the end, with Bay 7, you get a truly top-tier Angus Barn experience, and we could not recommend it more highly. Angus Barn is a local business that clearly really cares about its brand and the service they provide all their guests, and they came through in absolutely every aspect of the planning and running of our wedding day. I didn’t worry about a thing the whole day - due in part to the planning and care that went into it from the start and in part to the total trust we had in Ali and Angus Barn as a whole. We really want to be invited to another wedding at Bay 7, so we can experience it all again!

Although we did not use Parizade as a venue, we did use them to cater our 150-person wedding in Durham and were so happy with the food and our experience! We worked with Jennifer during the process to plan the menu. She was extremely responsive, transparent, and very flexible to any plans we wanted. Since the wedding, we have received endless compliments about how good the food was (passed appetizers during cocktail hour, buffet during dinner). Overall, the food was incredible and the service was professional. We were in great hands. I can't recommend Parizade enough for a wedding!

Chelle Bates

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Nice facilities for a great price. We recommend the Ivy Community Center as your venue for parties, weddings, etc. We so enjoyed ourselves......

Melinda

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Very beautiful venue with ballrooms that accommodate any occasion. Great event manager to work with.

Having our wedding reception at University Club was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding! Our experience with Jessica was phenomenal! Jessica truly made wedding planning stress-free. Her attention to detail and willingness to take on the leading responsibility on the wedding day allowed us to fully enjoy our day. Jessica was very accommodating and truly listened our need to create the best celebration we could ask for. We found Jessica to be incredibly attentive, energetic, friendly, and extremely organized. She worked well with our other wedding vendors to ensure smooth progression of the day. Highly recommend University Club with such an amazing view, exceptional service, and top notch dining experience. Jessica, we cannot thank you enough for all your time and effort into making our special day. You are AWESOME!!

Danielle

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

What an amazing venue! Katie and all of The Cookery staff made us feel welcome and reassured, and they were incredible partners throughout the wedding planning process. In the lead up, we appreciated the staff’s vendor recommendations and guidance on the complimentary wine tasting. On the day before the wedding, Katie told us that at this point, there are only solutions, and we really appreciated that reminder, though we didn’t end up needing it – everything went flawlessly! The drinks at the bar were excellent – even my bartender friends were impressed. The space was beautiful, and our guests appreciated that they could mingle on the patio in between the front room and the ballroom. We are so glad we had our wedding here!

Jaime

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The Rickhouse was perfect for our wedding! The venue was beautiful, the staff incredible and everyone had a blast! Their recommendations were perfect to make our wedding magical!! Absolutely the best!!

Great experience, very helpful, and definitely recommendable!

Veronica

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

I needed a venue to host a writing workshop. This location provided ample s[ace, electrical outlets for laptop connections, projector for my power point presentation, etc. This space has such an inviting atmosphere and privacy not only to host the event, but to serve brunch all in one place. The staff is very responsive and excellent to work with. The quality of service is superb !