Chapel Hill Carriage House Reviews

Brenda and Kristan met our needs for our event! The venue was beautifully decorated, the grounds were immaculate, and the lake was beautiful!

We had multiple guests saying this was the best wedding venue they had ever been to. There’s something for everyone between the lawn games, dance floor, beautiful grounds etc. Brenda, Tiffany and everyone who works here made everything run incredibly smooth and are so kind. We lucked out with getting married here.

This venue makes all that enter feel special and loved. There's opportunity for creativity with a caring team that would make any event hosted here breathtaking and memorable.

This is a beautiful spot that feels completely secluded from the rest of the world. The space was warm and welcoming, and the nature walk was a delight - goats, llamas, and alpacas! I highly recommend!

Enjoyed the venue for this event! I had gotten lost trying to find it and called to say I was lost and the person answering gave me excellent directions. It was very nice to be outside and to walk around on the beautiful property during the breaks. I liked that the beverage station was close by to get a refill and easy access to the restrooms.

Brenda is the ultimate host. The faculty is beautiful. I had a lovely experience.

There are too many fantastic things to write about this venue! We could not be more thrilled about our choice in wedding venue. The entire grounds are absolutely stunning, and all of our guests continue to talk about how beautiful it was (even though it was a rainy and overcast day). The animals are spectacular and provide such a fun experience for both us and the guests. We love the goats, llamas, and alpacas so dearly! The planners and people that help for the wedding are all fantastic. However, the real star of the show is Brenda, the venue owner. Her and her husband are truly some of the best people we have ever met. Brenda is so generous, helpful, and caring about the people that choose to get married at her venue. She continues to improve the venue even though it is already perfect, and has tons of options for decor and table settings that she encourages people to use. She has been beyond kind to us throughout this whole process, and we see her like family now! We absolutely love Chapel Hill Carriage House and everything that comes along with it. We cannot recommend this venue more! If we could get married there every year, we would.

It was so beautiful and Brenda was great to us! She did so much to help us decorate and make it look amazing. We really could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding.

I can’t say enough about how wonderful the chapel hill carriage is! My now husband Greg found it during our initial venue search. Brenda, the owner, was able to give us a tour right away and we new it was the place for us. If you’re looking for a venue that is gorgeous without adding a thing this the place. We were able to have both the ceremony and reception there, which cuts down on logistics and gives more time for fun. We were supposed to get married in 2019, but we all know what happened. Brenda was great, she allowed us to move our date to 2020. They have a beautiful “chapel” area, and then the lawn party area is set up with games like cornhole, outdoor jenga, putting green complete with putters and balls, and hula hoops (even our Dads were doing it). The venue runs like a well oiled machine, but you feel like family through the process. Our guests said it was the most fun wedding they’d been too. Would highly recommend! And I almost forgot you can have Abraham Lincoln, the llama, join the cocktail hour.
Some of these photos are from our photographer Kurt Hilton, who we also highly recommend!

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue than the Chapel Hill Carriage House! The grounds are beautiful, Brenda was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process, and the venue staff went above and beyond to make sure our guests were dry and comfortable after a downpour during our ceremony. Our guests loved the outdoor games during cocktail hour and Abe the alpaca who made an appearance. Choosing this venue was the best decision we made with our wedding!

The CHCH was recommended to me by my maid of honor who had been to a wedding there previously and said it was her favorite ever. When we went for our tour, it didn't take us long at all to realize that was our place. I truly feel like you can't get all that you get from CHCH at any other venue. There are multiple ceremony spots, tables, chairs, benches, decor, linens, etc. Brenda, the owner, is amazing to work and provides so much insight. We had a May wedding and everything was so green and in bloom, I'm still getting calls 2 weeks later that is was the most beautiful spot!

EVEN IN THE RAIN!
See beautiful pictures attached.
The hospitality was second to none. Brenda made us feel like family.

We just hosted my daughter's wedding at the Carriage House. Working with Brenda was a delight, from beginning to end. The whole property is just beautiful, and offers so many options that you can create exactlly the kind of experience you want for your wedding day. Brenda is responsive, helpful and so easy to work with. Our guests had an amazing time and were so complimentary of the venue and everything about it.

The Carriage House is hands down the best experience you can have for your wedding. Mrs. Brenda and the Carriage staff work tirelessly to make your day the most special. This space is gorgeous and there is nothing like it. 5 out of 5 stars.

You know that you found the perfect venue when you find yourself sad that the wedding is over because it means you no longer have an excuse to hang out there.
The Chapel Hill Carriage House far surpassed any expectation we could have had for a wedding venue. As soon as we first explored the property, we knew it was for us. Set in rural Chapel Hill, the Carriage House property is like a little oasis at the end of its gravel road. As you pull up, you will see perfectly manicured gardens and grounds surrounding an old cabin and the open air barn-like Carriage House. Past the carriage house is a small lake and past the lake you can see goats, chickens, alpaca, and even a turkey. There is a permanent bar between the cabin and carriage house, as well as an outdoor fireplace with seating, and a large area for outdoor games such as a putting green, giant Jenga, cornhole, and more. While we chose to get married at an outdoor open air beam structure called the "virtual church," I believe there are no less than five options of ceremony sites on the property. To the left of the cabin is the owners' house, the bottom floor of which they graciously make available to their couples as they get ready on their wedding days. It is divided into two suites, one which has a bedroom, bathroom, and large living space with natural light (perfect for makeup artists) and the other which has a full size fridge and game room with a pool table, darts, and other games.
Brenda is the main person you coordinate with to visit and book the Carriage House. She is super responsive and easy to work with. Though reservations are required to tour the space (it is where they live after all), that is far from a burden. She is incredibly generous with her time and is seemingly always ready to answer questions about her beautiful space. If you're lucky, she will even let you feed the animals while you ask her your questions.
Many couples who have been married at the Carriage House have chosen to donate their decorations. Brenda makes these decorations (and there are a LOT) of them available to her couples for no extra charge. She also has plate, silverware, glassware and some linens available for a very reasonable fee. She is very open to vendors and is quick to provide suggestions if you need them. She paired us with the perfect day-of coordinator, somehow getting the vision of what we wanted for a wedding day as well as a reading of our personalities in just a couple of meetings.
As far as the day of, I cannot stress enough that this is the team you want to work with. When I pulled up at 8 AM the day of our 4 PM wedding, Brenda was outside with two other workers making sure that everything looked perfect. It rained on our wedding day until just about one hour before the wedding. Brenda checked in with me to see what I wanted to do but in a calm, non-pressuring way. As soon as the rain stopped, her team jumped into action setting up for the ceremony and even using leaf blowers to blow excess water away. Everything looked magical by the time of the ceremony and reception. Her team also worked to bring tables and chairs from the ceremony space to the reception space. They were smiling and so, so kind the entire time. We didn't just enjoy working at the Carriage House, we loved having the chance to work with Brenda and her team.
This is a space that is beautiful as is but that you can also be creative with and add your own custom pieces to. Brenda has a wonderful eye for things and lot's of experiences with weddings. She offers helpful feedback and suggestions and really takes the time to listen to what you need or want. We have heard nothing but glowing feedback from our guests who loved the space, the animals, the s'mores at the outdoor fireplace, and really just everything about the Carriage House.

This venue had so much unique charm and was breathtaking inside and out. We visited during Fall and I felt like I was in the mountains with how quiet and peaceful the property was.
I highly recommend having your event here.

Brenda, owner of the Chapel Hill Carriage House, was a dream to work with. She was super responsive, flexible and just a genuinely nice person. She and her husband are landscapers so the grounds were stunning - water features, pops of color with lots of variation. We used very minimal flower arrangements as a result. Abe Lincoln, the resident alpaca, made an appearance at our reception along with Rosie, the goat. They had adults running for their cameras and added so much fun to the wedding. Brenda's team handled valet parking and ferrying elderly relatives to the site (we chose to marry in the chapel on the other side of the pond) via golf cart. The day went off without a hitch. I'd highly recommend the Carriage House. If you're worried about the portapotties, don't be. They're housed in an actual multi-stall structure and it looks like a regular bathroom.

I am SO glad I found this place and had my wedding here!! Brenda is so easy and great to work with, as well as her family, staff, and furry farm friends! As a person/bride who has difficulty making decisions, this was the easiest one and made everything after that just come together so perfectly. I couldn’t be happier and my friends, family, and guests keep talking about what an amazing place and fun time they had as well. If we could do it again, we’d do it the same!! The venue and landscaping is so beautiful in and of itself with so many activities for guests but also with such elegance that it is perfect for a laid back DIY couple like us or for the most detail oriented/extravagant! I loved being able to get ready at the property in the basement of Brenda and Mike’s wonderful home. I wouldn’t change a thing!

I can’t express how AMAZING Brenda and Mike (and their team) are and how the CHCH is the perfect wedding venue. I met with Brenda over the summer when looking at wedding venues (and I looked ALL over the Triangle area) and I could tell immediately that Brenda was down to earth and loved what she did. The venue is absolutely stunning. There are gardens, flowers, a lake with a water fall, fountains, beautiful mature trees – all of which Brenda and Mike take immaculate care of. She also has a farm with goats, chickens and an alpaca named Abe. You can tell how much Brenda and Mike take pride in their property and gardens. If you want an outdoor type wedding, then the CHCH is the place. They have lawn games (putt putt, checkers, corn hole, ladder golf), they bring some animals out during cocktail hour and there are so many different locations were you can have the wedding (chapel, fireplace, oak tree, etc) and several photo locations. My wedding guests said that this was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to and said it fit us perfectly. Brenda even lets you view a wedding so you can see what goes into the set up and how things are run during a wedding. It’s bring your own alcohol and you can use your own caterer (we had a pizza food truck!). She gives amazing suggestions on vendors, seating, wedding flow, etc. I wish I could have my wedding all over again just to spend more time at this venue. I truly owe Brenda and Mike everything since our day was absolutely PERFECT.

We had our dream wedding at Chapel Hill Carriage House! Brenda was great to work with and a super cool lady. The landscaping and architecture are breathtaking. The restored cabin is the first thing you see when you drive up and really sets the mood. We were married in front of the restored stone outdoor fireplace. That morning, our wedding party got ready in Brenda's home located on the property. We got to relax downstairs in separate areas, which was so nice and convenient. One of the highlights is the animals - Brenda dressed up Rosie the goat as a bride and Abraham the Alpaca as a groom! It was adorable and a huge hit with our guests. This place will always have a special place in our hearts. Can't wait to return for goat yoga!

I just had my wedding here this past weekend, and it was FANTASTIC. I had so many guests tell me that it was the most fun wedding venue they had ever been to. I absolutely recommend Carriage House for anyone looking for a place to get married. Brenda is so nice and so helpful! I can't say enough positive things about this place!! I would give it 20 stars if I could! It's beautiful!

We absolutely love the Carriage House and more importantly working with Brenda. She is extremely helpful with suggesting vendors and allowing us to utilize many different aspects of her property. We are looking forward to our wedding next year and could not imagine getting married anywhere else.

This venue is absolutely gorgeous...and vast! Our guests (and we) were amazed at how much there was to see. Gardens, forest, outdoor hearth, two ponds, a covered pavilion, goats, chickens, an alpaca, so many lawn games, and the most beautiful grass you will ever see. We had our pick of anywhere on the property to have the ceremony and it is difficult to choose.

Brenda, the venue owner, is absolutely wonderful. She is really the person who sold me on the location (although we had seen none that compare). She really takes interest in getting to know the couples she works with. She encourages her couples to work a wedding at the venue prior to their own so we can see what a wedding there looks like and get a feel for the space and the logistics. I love her collaborative style and getting to know her (and her baby goats)!

Brenda is very welcoming. We were able to visit the venue multiple times to look around and decide what we wanted and where. Tables and chairs were provided. She has an array of decorations she allowed us to look through and use. Brenda is very responsive and has a wonderful list of vendors she is happy to direct you towards. We hired our wedding planner, Lynn Scott, off her vendor list and we were not disappointed. Our wedding was not only gorgeous and fun, it ran more smooth than I could ever have predicted.

Long story short, you will not find a more beautiful location or a venue who gives such personal interest and care to making your wedding day amazing.

Could not have picked a more perfect venue. It is beautiful, fun, and Brenda is amazing to work with!

I have so many great things to say about this venue that I don't even know where to begin. I love that the venue feels so relaxed and it makes you and your guests feel like they can just have fun. The grounds are so beautiful with lovely landscaping and around every corner is some kind of cute little detail. Brenda, the venue owner, was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is very laid back and just a sweet person. She is always willing to help you with whatever you need or she can point you in the right direction of someone who can answer your question. If you're looking for a gorgeous outdoor venue where you and your guests can let your hair down and have a good time, then this is the place.