Merrimon-Wynne House Reviews

My hubsand and I have lived in downtown Raleigh for 5+ years and knew we wanted to get married in the heart of Raleigh. We toured a few venues and liked MW the best. While I thought it was pretty and made for a beautiful venue, it wasn't until we started working with Sasha that I realized how lucky we we were with our decision.

Sasha is a dream come true for any couple planning their wedding. From making the day of timeline, to her communication and facilitation of vendors, to her organization of google drive -- she is the reason I actually ENJOYED planning my wedding, rather than feeling completely stressed.

The week leading up to the wedding, we had family in town and were busy with dinners and hosting. All my friends and family were shocked that I wasn't in the weeds of last minute wedding details. I realized then how at ease I felt going into the big day --- why?? SASHA! She knew every detail of the wedding better than I did.

When the day came, I got to relax in the bridal suite with my friends, getting hair and make up done, while Sasha and Lucy talked with the vendors and turned MW into my dream wedding. The whole day was magical and turned out better than I could have ever imagined.

If you want to get married in Raleigh, I can't recommend MW enough. Sign the contract and get Sasha as your wedding planner. The only downside is that I now want to do it over and over again :)

If you're looking for an absolute dream wedding, look no further than The Merrimon-Wynne! The team is truly exceptional, working like a well-oiled machine to ensure your day runs seamlessly. From the aesthetics of the venue to their expert coordination with vendors, every detail was handled with care and professionalism. The staff went above and beyond, making the entire experience stress-free and unforgettable. Our wedding day was simply perfect, and I can't recommend this venue enough. It was everything we hoped for and more—just an incredible experience from start to finish!

My daughter was married this year at the Merrimon-Wynne House. We could not have been more pleased with every aspect of the experience!! Heather and Lindsey are the absolute best and made all the planning a joy. They have a unique talent of placing the right vendors with the clients to ensure that the wedding is exactly what the bride and groom desire. We were able to enjoy the day with no worries because of their hard work and talent!!!

The MW House was amazing! It’s beautiful, clean, classy, everything about it is top notch. We had the best experience getting married with this team

From the moment we toured The Merrimon-Wynne House we knew we wanted to have our wedding there! The property and house are gorgeous with so many unique details while still being neutral enough to accommodate your personal style.

We used their in house design team and were blown away with the quality of the service we received! Sasha and Nicole were so helpful and responsive. Their organization and attention to detail put my Type-A personality at ease throughout the whole planning process! And the day of the wedding the entire team went above and beyond to ensure everything went off without a hitch!

Our guests are still raving about how beautiful everything was. The Merrimon-Wynne House far exceeded our expectations!

We had Sasha as our planner, and Lucy as our venue coordinator - these ladies are best in class!! Sasha went above and beyond to make things easy for us during the planning process. She was extremely responsive, organized, kind, and seriously helped mitigate any stress. She made me feel like she was just as excited for my wedding as I was!! She managed vendor communications so well and her elaborate wedding day timeline made the wedding day seamless. She ensured all the small details were in order behind the scenes and we could not have been more grateful. I am so thankful to have had this jack-of-all-trades wedding planner who became a friend by the end of our planning process. Lucy also was so professional and organized when it came to venue coordination. She was so helpful on the wedding day and in the months leading up!! 10/10 recommend!!

My husband and I had our wedding at Merrimon-Wynne in November 2023 and could not have been happier with our decision! The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous while offering a variety of unique spaces for each part of the day. We used the bridal suite for hair/makeup, the grooms suite, lawn for the ceremony, various spots for photos (the porches make for gorgeous photos!!), inside the house for cocktail hour, and carriage house & lawn for the reception! Plus, the location in the heart of downtown Raleigh was a bonus being very convenient to several hotels for our out of town guests.

Lindsey was wonderful. She worked closely with our vendor team to help our day go perfectly. The communication each member of the Merrimon-Wynne staff we interacted with during planning was also top notch! Highly recommend booking The Merrimon-Wynne House for your wedding venue!

The Merrimon-Wynne has been my dream venue since I moved to Raleigh in 2016. I’ve followed along on Instagram and dreamed about what my wedding could look like there. When my (now) husband and I got engaged and started our venue search there were only a few things we both really wanted. 1) Separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; 2) separate, dedicated spaces for the bride and groom to get ready; 3) a beautiful backdrop for the most special day of our lives. The Merrimon-Wynne delivered on all 3 and more and was an absolute no-brainer when it came to making the final decision.

Our planning and coordinating team, Sasha and Lucy, were above and beyond amazing! The organizational tools that Sasha provided were so helpful and working with her was amazing! I am a bit of a control freak but handing over control to Sasha, Lucy and their team was incredibly easy since I knew they had all of our wants and needs covered! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing day of.

The venue itself is gorgeous. The pictures I had seen were amazing, but they don’t even do it justice. They have thought of literally everything and designed everything with care. The grooms suite was the most thoughtful we had seen throughout our venue tour and my husband and his groomsmen really enjoyed getting to spend time together playing poker and foosball. The bridal suite is spacious, gorgeous, and the perfect place to get ready. The options for our ceremony space were all beautiful, we ended up using the lawn and placing the arbor under the large trees. It was the most beautiful backdrop to a perfect ceremony. The cocktail hour inside the house was beautifully setup and having 2 bars was amazing for our guest count! We opted to also have some yard games and lounge furniture in the lawn during cocktail hour and our reception and it was perfect for the beautiful and warm late October weather! The Carriage House is beautiful and the setup that Sasha and the team did was beyond my wildest dreams, everything was PERFECT!

We had the most special day and Merrimon-Wynne was the perfect setting. We are forever grateful to Sasha, Lucy, and the rest of the team and can’t wait to celebrate more special occasions with The Merrimon-Wynne!

My husband and I got married at the MW House in October 2023 and it was easily the best decision we ever made! When we first started touring venues in the area, the MW House immediately stuck out to us due to it's location, charm, and flexible layout. We literally couldn't stop thinking about it, and knew this was exactly where we wanted to get married.

Fast forward to the wedding planning process, we had absolutely no idea where to get started. Everyone we asked for advice highly recommend getting a wedding planner, so we decided to move forward with MW's In-House Planning services. We were paired with Sasha as our In-House Planner and Lucy as our Venue Coordinator, and I cannot stress enough how PHENOMENAL they are at what they do!!

Right from the beginning, Sasha was a true dream to work with. She is incredibly detail-oriented, organized, and somehow remembers EVERYTHING. I knew we were in good hands as soon as she sent us over a Google Drive link that consisted of sample timelines, lists of recommended vendors, planning checklists, and every other resource you could possibly need in order to successfully plan a wedding. She was always so on top of everything, and I'd argue that the reason we actually had FUN planning our wedding was all because of her. She is hands down the BEST wedding planner you could ever find, and we're forever grateful for all she did to help us bring our wedding vision to life!

When it came time to finalize the bar, take care of any day-of details, and book additional add-ons, Lucy was our girl. Just like Sasha, Lucy was always on top of everything and incredibly organized. She helped us revise our bar quote like 100x, get our photo booth booked, picked up lunch for the bridesmaids, and even offered to make us bar signage to take some stress off our plate. She truly went above and beyond, and we can't thank her enough for all that she did for us to make everything run so smoothly and according to plan.

All in all, I could rave about the MW and their team for hours, and if you are looking for the perfect place to get married in Raleigh then you found it. Every single detail about our wedding was flawless and went off without a hitch, and I can confidently say that their In-House Planning Team had everything to do with that. We seriously can't thank them enough for making our wedding day everything we could have imagined and more. Y'ALL ARE THE BEST!!!

The Merrimon-Wynne House is truly the most magical wedding venue on earth!! Everyone on the team worked so hard to make our day perfect in every way imaginable. The venue truly speaks for itself and captures a timeless, elegant, and picturesque feel. From the view of the front house that stops you in your tracks, each room that tells its own story, breathtaking lawn, and huge carriage house, MW offers an array of venues all wrapped up in one. We simply could not have imagined a better location to get married.
Our day would not have been complete without the hard work of the MW planning team (Huge shoutout to Sasha and Lindsey) . Each member greeted us as if we were old friends being reunited. They celebrated us throughout the wedding planning process and helped execute a flawless day. But, none of this would have been possible without our planner, Sasha Buslovich! Sasha is someone you instantly fall in love with and feel so connected with. She is SO attentive to details and listens to every thought you have throughout the planning process. She is hard working, on top of every detail, and is hands down the best wedding planner you could ever find. Sasha truly takes the time to get to know her couples on a personal level and by the end of our wedding planning she felt like a close friend who knew us inside and out. She is truly one of the most exceptional women we have ever met!! We are FOREVER grateful for the wonderful team at MW who made our day everything we could have ever imagined and more.

Truly the best decision we made during the wedding planning process was booking Merrimon-Wynne as our wedding venue. It is not just a venue, it is an EXPERIENCE. After touring other venues in the Triangle during the early planning process, no other venues compared to the elegance and natural beauty of MW. As soon as we walked in, we were blown away by the space; from the spacious house, to the immaculate lawn and carriage house, I cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Lindsey and Kaila made the booking process absolutely seamless, and were an absolute joy to work with during the planning process. After you book this venue, go ahead and book Heather Lawson as your wedding planner! Heather is part of the MW Planning Team, which is top notch. Heather combines her expertise, knowledge, connections, and incredible style to create the dream aesthetic. Our wedding night was an absolute dream thanks to Heather and her team! She helped bring our vision to life. Between the MW planning team and in-house coordinators, my husband and I worried about ABSOLUTELY NOTHING the day of. I was able to relax and enjoy every second of our wedding day with family and friends. Thank you for making our wedding a day we will never forget!

My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams at the Merrimon-Wynne House in October 2023 and we cannot say enough praises about this venue and our amazing day-of coordinator, Lindsey.

From the moment Kaila gave us a tour of the Merrimon-Wynne, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue is full of charm and intimacy which made us certain we’d feel surrounded by our loved ones all day and evening. One of the stand out features was the convenience of having everything in one place, from getting ready in the most gorgeous bridal suite filled with natural light, to getting married outside on the lawn, to having a cocktail hour on the bottom floor, and a reception in the carriage house. Every space was utilized and the flow made our day a dream.

Our experience was elevated further by Lindsey, our day-of coordinator from Merrimon-Wynne. In the lead up, she went above and beyond making sure all of our questions were answered. She helped me tremendously with the bar quote, coordinating lunch for our getting ready time, and also designed cute printouts from the Photo Booth that matched our invitations! Lindsey’s kindness, attentiveness, and calming presence was a true blessing! She always made sure Adam and I had everything we needed, also ensuring our glasses were never empty and our entire day ran smoothly :-)

We whole heartedly recommend Merrimon-Wynne as a wedding venue! The staff’s exceptional service, attention to detail, and the overall charm of the venue made our wedding day truly unforgettable. Thank you Kaila, Lindsey, and the Merrimon-Wynne team for all of your help!

If you’re getting married at the MW, my strongest piece of advice is to get Heather as your wedding planner or coordinator. There are not enough words to describe what she did for us. She is the perfect combination of dedicated to your vision and comfortable using her experience with hundreds of weddings to help guide you to make your day a dream. She is kind, thoughtful, compassionate, professional, firm when she needs to be, and absolutely did it all to help our day go smoothly. We had to make last minute changes to our event because of weather, and other vendors were remarking to us that our event was so well executed they felt relaxed and able to focus on capturing our day and making it special. Heather made the whole day feel like a dream and we could not have done it without her. Additionally, we’d highly recommend asking Heather for recommendations for other vendors. She really knows who is the best and we are so grateful that we took her advice with who else to hire.

We also can't imagine a better venue experience with the MW and especially Kendall. The team went above and beyond to make our wedding day experience perfect. We got married in a tropical storm and Kendall and her team pulled out all thee stops to make the MW house look beautiful and make our plan B feel better than a plan A. The team was constantly drying the house, floor, and setting up umbrellas and coverings to keep our guests dry and safe and we had numerous other vendors remark that it was increible how smoothly the day ran . Kendall worked with us to design a bar package that was of our dreams, including sourcing our favorite local beers that we specifically requested, which was no easy task! On the day of our wedding, Kendall and everyone at MW had our best interests at heart and were enthusiastic, positive, and professional.

The Merrimon Wynne is such an ideal wedding venue. The house and grounds are beautiful, the staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and the location can't be beat! Its downtown location makes it easy for out-of-town travelers, and it's nearby all of the best Raleigh has to offer. Its super flexible layout also ensures you'll have a beautiful day rain or shine!

Choosing Merrimon-Wynne as our wedding venue was truly the best decision we made throughout the planning process. From start to finish, working with their team was so seamless, and they made us feel so well taken care of.

For starters, the house itself is a fairytale. The location is perfect - it's within walking distance of plenty of AirBnbs and just a short drive/shuttle away from hotels on Glenwood. We had a lot of out of town guests, so convenience to downtown was a must for us. The landscaping around it is well kept and really helps create a garden party feel, protected from the streets around it. Plus - the neighborhood itself is SO charming. And the inside of the house is just stunning - gorgeous old wood floors, massive windows that drench the rooms in tons of natural light, a beautiful bridal suite and groom's suite where we felt pampered all morning. And those porches!!!! Ugh I love them so much.

The side yard is where we had our ceremony, facing that beautiful big tree, which was the perfect spot at 5:30 in the summer. Merrimon-Wynne has big market umbrellas and hand-held fans which we used to help guests keep cool. With the turf lawn, there are no concerns about heels getting stuck in grass and no worries about mud after a little rain.

The Carriage House is where we had our reception and band, and it was really comfortable for 150 guests plus a hefty stage for The Band Punch. The space completely comes to life so beautifully when all of the tables and decor are put in! And during the cocktail hour, the team flipped our ceremony seating into lounge sets and high-top tables, so guests had plenty of spaces to roam outside and in the house if they needed a break from music and dancing.

We worked with the in-house planning team, including Sasha Buslovich, who was my partner, friend, confidant and cheerleader throughout the 1.5 years of planning. She had so many helpful resources to offer, amazing counsel about vendor partners to choose and an eye for even the tiniest details. She was consistently three steps ahead, and always went above and beyond what I expected. Her team was there with us not only during the planning process, but from the very start of the day, helping to steam all of our dresses, handling all of the vendor coordination and helping us with odds and ends so we could fully relax. I felt like I could just float through the day and not worry about a thing in the world - I knew they would be on top of the timeline and making sure our guests would be in the right place at the right time.

If you're looking for a venue that is sophisticated and gorgeous and a team that will create the best possible experience for you, your family and your guests, look no further - this is IT.

Photo credit: Ally and Bobby Photography (Also HIGHLY recommend - they were the sweetest and most wonderful duo to work with. Gems of humans and both so talented.)

As a bride who works in the wedding industry I cannot recommend the MW team enough! We worked with Sasha for Event Management/In-House Coordination and Lindsay was our day of Venue Coordinator. I truly cannot express how much I recommend this team from the execution to professionalism to actually getting to know myself and husband and connecting with us on a deeper level. Our day was greater than we could have imagined and executed flawlessly. Also every time we needed something or even turned around we always had a staff member there with open arms ready to help, grab us water (it was a very hot July day) or do anything we needed!!

All in all this is your sign to book the Merrimon-Wynne House for your wedding or event and to use their In-House Planning and I promise you wont regret it!

From day 1 on our tour, to the day of our wedding, we couldn’t have been more thankful for the Merrimon-Wynne staff and their wedding expertise.

We worked closely with Heather and Lindsey, and they did an excellent job balancing the varying needs, wants, visions, and budget for our wedding. Heather was such a fantastic resource for me as a bride, she’s an expert on everything bridal in the area and could always point me in the right direction! The entire process was very overwhelming for me, but Heather made it a breeze.

As we got closer to the wedding, both Heather and Lindsey were super helpful with the finishing details. They really thought of everything and helped take such a burden off of the bride, groom, and family, so we could kick back and enjoy.

The day of the wedding, they were like fairy godmothers! Every detail, every cue was perfect. They made sure my glass was never empty and were never far away if we needed help. As I told them after the wedding, I never plan to get married again, but if I do, I’ll be back in a heartbeat!

The Merrimon Wynne was the most amazing venue with the most phenomenal staff! Our wedding day was nothing less than perfection. Lucy Stenhouse along with my day of coordinator, Amy with Plume Events, ensured everything was perfect. Lucy and Amy both reached out to me months leading up to our wedding date and took into account everything we asked for. On the wedding day, they treated us like a king and queen and we feel so much gratitude towards the MW staff!!! It began to downpour and even that couldn’t ruin our day! Lucy and Amy were prepared immediately and made sure the night still went on!!!! They are both so kindhearted and respectful! I truly can’t speak highly enough about the Merrimon Wynne!!! Not to mention, the house is absolutely STUNNING!!!

We are beyond thrilled with our experience at Merrimon-Wynne House. Kaila and Lindsey were incredibly easy to work with, detail-oriented, and professional. Their responsiveness and expert guidance made the planning process a breeze.

The venue itself is breathtaking, meticulously kept, and versatile. Even when the threat of inclement weather forced us to move our dream outdoor wedding indoors, the indoor setting proved just as beautiful and magical.

Our guests consistently raved about the venue's beauty, which left a lasting impression on everyone. Merrimon-Wynne House truly went above and beyond to ensure our day was seamless and wonderful.

If you're looking for a stunning venue and a dedicated team to execute your vision flawlessly, Merrimon-Wynne House is the perfect choice. Our wedding was a dream come true, thanks to their outstanding efforts. Highly recommended!

This team is absolutely outstanding. Not only did our vision come to life, but seamlessly and effortlessly from the guest and bridal party perspective! Everything exceeded expectations and guests were blown away !

We recently had the pleasure of having our wedding at the stunning Merrimon Wynne, and we cannot express enough how thrilled we were with our experience.

Merrimon Wynne's charm is unmatched. One of the standout aspects of our experience was working with our venue coordinator, Lucy. From our initial meeting to the day of the wedding, Lucy's professionalism, expertise, and warm personality made the planning process seamless and enjoyable. She went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding was done just the way we wanted.

We cannot thank the entire Merrimon Wynne team enough for all they did for us. Our guests were in awe of the venue's beauty. If you're looking for the perfect wedding venue with a team who will go above and beyond, Merrimon Wynne and Lucy are an unbeatable combination!

My husband and I met in Raleigh so we knew that’s where we want to get married. We looked at one venue, Merrimon-Wynne and that was it! Lucy was the BEST coordinator and our guests keep telling us they had the best time! It is such a dreamy venue with ample space to get ready and a gorgeous lawn for vows. Definitely consider Merrimon Wynne for your wedding 💗

I could not have had a more positive experience with The Merrimon-Wynne House from start to finish!

I don’t truly have the words to explain just how amazing this venue and the team behind it are. I felt so supported and cared for throughout my entire wedding planning process. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and is meticulously cared for inside and out. When you book with MW, they provide you with a curated list of vendors that will without a doubt ensure you have the perfect day. I initially saw this list as simply a list of recommendations, but what I came to realize throughout the planning process is that this curated list of vendors is not just a list of recommendations, it is a list of relationships. The MW team has formed trusted relationships with these vendors, the vendors have become familiar with working at the venue, and whichever vendors you choose will come together as one big team on your wedding day to execute the day of your dreams. The venue does come at a cost, which was a hard pill to swallow as this was the first thing I booked when planning my wedding, but now that I have gone through the process I can confidently say getting married at this venue was worth every penny.

Beyond the venue itself, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Heather Lawson from the Merrimon Wynne in-house planning and design team, and she more than exceeded my expectations. From the day I met Heather she made me feel like she truly cared about me and my fiance. Heather is incredibly organized, paid close attention to detail, was extremely quick to respond and easy to get in touch with, and despite knowing she probably had a full workload with many other clients, she always made me feel like her top priority. Heather facilitated EVERYTHING from start to finish on my wedding day to ensure I could be present and enjoy it all without a worry in the world. I’ve even received compliments from guests and my bridal party about how she was one of the best wedding planners they’ve ever seen! Heather is an amazing person and is truly gifted at what she does.

I also had the pleasure of working with Lucy Stenhouse who served as the venue coordinator for my wedding. Similar to Heather, Lucy was extremely organized, professional, reliable, attentive, and SO so so helpful. Lucy went above and beyond to ensure our day was everything we imagined. By the end of the process I felt like I had not only an amazing venue coordinator, but a friend in Lucy. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with her!

The Merrimon Wynne truly is the best of the best. Of all of the decisions I made throughout my wedding planning process (and believe me, there were many!), choosing the Merrimon Wynne House as my venue and Heather as my planner are the best possible decisions I could have made. I can’t recommend this venue enough!

We had our wedding at Merrimon-Wynne in May 2023, and we could not have been happier with how everything turned out! By far the best venue in the Raleigh area and their in-house team is very helpful and accommodating. Lindsey worked closely with our vendor team to make sure everything went perfectly! Highly recommend booking Merrimon-Wynne.