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Hannah Sent on 05/06/2025The best venue in NC
I looked at probably every venue in the state and nothing came close to The Bradford! This is the perfect venue for brides looking for something more elegant and upscale (at a great value). There are so many options on the property for where to host your celebration and the staff are wonderful. We felt so supported throughout our experience and were able to have our dream wedding day! -
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Lauren Sent on 01/05/2024The 21st Night of September
I got married at the Bradford in September and not only was it a stunning venue not far from Raleigh, NC, the whole entire team was great to work with.
The venue itself is everything you might want of a Provençal estate but in the US. On top of that, the venue offers not only space to get ready, and have the ceremony and reception all in one place, but overnight stays. One of the biggest pluses for me was that there was a good rain backup plan (especially since I got married during Hurricane season).
The venue seems to be routinely making improvement to keep it up to date and gorgeous for couples. We... -
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Krystyna Sent on 12/06/2023Dream Location
I didn't tell my fiance this at the time, but as soon as we pulled into the driveway of The Bradford I knew this would be the place. Although it was only the first venue we toured in the area, I knew the bar was already set extremely high and no other location would match up. The space is impeccably kept, the staff is incredibly helpful, and the atmosphere was everything I ever could've dreamed of. I would get married here 100 more times if I could. -
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Valentina Sent on 08/27/2023The Bradford is a beautiful wedding with a great team!
From the moment we set foot on this enchanting venue, we knew we had found the perfect place to celebrate our love. There are so many aspects of The Bradford that made our special day truly unforgettable, and we couldn't be more grateful. Driving into The Bradford is like being transported to a beautiful villa in a far-off destination. The architecture and landscaping are breathtaking and truly one-of-a-kind. One of the standout features of The Bradford is its versatility. We loved that there were different options to activate various spaces within the venue. This flexibility allowed us to create unique moments throughout our celebration, amplifying the overall value of the venue. The bridal suite is a bride's dream come... -
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Allyson Sent on 05/30/2023Don't hesitate - book The Bradford!
The Bradford is a dream wedding venue with a timeless aesthetic and a multi-functional design to accommodate any type of wedding. Our wedding was held in April 2023, and the day just so happened to be the coldest and rainiest day in April. Thanks to The Bradford's strategic layout, we were able to still have a beautiful indoors wedding where guests were able to naturally flow through the main house to the ballrooms. There were also great options for photos outdoors while still being shielded from the rain. The bridal suite is so beautiful and well-suited for for everything the bridal party has to do the day of: getting hair and makeup done, taking pajama pictures, taking getting ready... -
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Ayanna Sent on 03/03/2023Perfect Venue for our Wedding!
From the moment we saw The Bradford in person, we knew immediately that this was the place we wanted to get married. We even pushed our wedding date back to get a date that we wanted. The team at The Bradford was very professional and accommodating. They created our vision perfectly, better than what I could have imagined. It was nice letting the professionals do their job and trusting their work make everything go smoothly. Their network of vendors were great to work with. Our guests loved the venue and had the best time! We wanted something private, beautiful and options to have indoor and outdoor access for the big day. The Bride and Groom rooms were perfect for... -
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Ana A. Sent on 11/26/2022Magical venue
Getting married at The Bradford was a dream come true for us. From the moment we arrived for the first tour, the team made us feel welcome and relaxed. We had toured several places and nothing felt quite as magical as The Bradford. We highly recommend the overnight package for couples looking to make their night as easy and convenient as possible. Thank you to the entire team for being such a special part of our day! It was perfect. -
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Theresa Sent on 07/14/2022Beauty, Options & attention to detail
My husband and I got married at The Bradford in June 2022 and it was the most magical day of our lives. We picked The Bradford because from the first tour to the Wedding Day the Bradford Team was so warm, welcoming, and answered every question we had! Also, we were blown away by its pure beauty. This is a venue built for weddings and you can tell! There are a variety of spaces for ceremonies and receptions inside and out and we loved to option to be creative. You can also keep your design simple with a couple of bud vases and small decor enhancements or dress it up; either way, you will have a stunning wedding at The Bradford. We cant recommend this venue and team enough! -
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Tyler Sent on 05/16/2022Stunning venue with phenomenal staff
Getting married at The Bradford was a dream come true. The wedding venue is incredibly beautiful and the entire staff was wonderful from start to finish. We had the pleasure of having Lucy as our day of coordinator and she helped the day go smoothly and be a resounding success.
We had a multicultural wedding with two ceremonies and The Bradford was perfect for us due to having multiple locations that are beautiful and equally perfect for ceremonies. Every inch of the venue is stunning and perfectly designed to help make your wedding day be everything you ever imagined. Our guests loved being able to move throughout the venue and enjoy ceremonies in the front and side gardens, as well as enjoy cocktail hour on the beautiful terrace.
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Camilla Sent on 05/02/2022Classic Beauty
This venue is like no other. The staff whom I had the pleasure of speaking with from tours, several open houses (Which were amazing), bar questions to their wedding coordinator, were all pleasant to work with and lovely. There’s different options for the welcome area, ceremony & reception. Also a plethora of space for “getting ready” for the wedding party. This venue is just stunning. -
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Lauren Sent on 01/22/2022the perfect triangle area venue
Choosing The Bradford as our wedding venue was the easiest and best decision we made in wedding planning! On paper it seems like The Bradford is "a little far" from Raleigh/etc. but it is SO WORTH IT - that extra 15 minute drive into the country is well worth the amazing, private, luxurious feeling you get when you pull into the drive. It seriously feels like you entered a magical little oasis in New Hill that also weirdly feels like you're at a European chateau. I have been to many weddings in downtown raleigh (Merrimon-Wynne) where you hear cars/music/people loudly going by during the ceremony, which is definitely not an issue at The Bradford where you feel like you're... -
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Hannah Sent on 01/16/2022The most beautiful venue!
If the Bradford is still available on your date check them out! We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding. The Bradford is fantastic in that it offers so many different options in how to host your event. We were able to get ready in the house and then have our ceremony in the back lawn, our cocktail hour on the patio, our reception in the ballroom and our dancing in the smaller hall. This made the day flow so easily as we didn't have to flip anything and there were both indoor and outdoor spaces for the guests to hang out in throughout the day. The team at the Bradford is organized and communicative and it was a very smooth process from signing day to wedding day. -
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Kailee Sent on 06/23/2021Dream Venue!
My husband & I got married here on May 22, 2021 and it was absolutely PERFECT! We loved getting to spend our special day here. The staff is so friendly and accommodating! I loved working with every single person there and would 100% recommend this venue to anyone looking!!The Bradford's reply:
Thank you, Kailee! We had such an amazing time celebrating your special day. We are so glad that you had a great time working with our team. Thank you for choosing The Bradford! -
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Jessica Sent on 07/03/2020Best Wedding Experience!
There’s a lot of beautiful places to get married in North Carolina, but none top The Bradford. We planned our wedding a couple years in advance, and during our first tour we knew this was the place for us. Not only is the property stunning, but the staff was exceptional. What we loved about it was that you could customize every detail of the wedding. The Bradford property allows you to fill the space however you envision your perfect day.
We booked our wedding before their renovation, and wow was it an amazing surprise to know that we would be able to use the new space. The renovation really reflects on the experience you’ll receive if you...The Bradford's reply:
Jessica, thank you so much for your kind words! You and Stephen were an absolute joy to work with even during the difficult times. We are SO honored and lucky that you chose The Bradford! Much love to you both - your wedding day will forever be in our hearts! :)
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Sharyn Sent on 02/22/2020Intimate and beautiful venue!
We LOVED being able to get married at the Bradford! The venue is intimate, quiet, and picturesque, and the staff (shoutout to Maggie and Sarah!) are so sweet and professional! We wanted to have our ceremony in the woodsy clearing behind the house, and BLESS these women for whacking weeds and taking pictures of the spot for us during sunset so we could see how the lighting would look during the wedding ceremony. They seriously go above and beyond, and I can't recommend the Bradford or their awesome staff enough!The Bradford's reply:
Sharyn! We can't thank you enough for these kinds words. Your wedding day was a complete dream - one we will never forget! Thank you for choosing The Bradford!!
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Amanda Sent on 10/13/2019Dream wedding venue!
We can't say enough how much we loved the Bradford. This was hands down the most beautiful venue we saw and we fell in love with it right away. The Bradford team was such a joy to work with throughout wedding planning and made our wedding weekend an absolute dream. Staying overnight with our bridal party was a blast and spending our wedding night there was the best. We wish we could move in forever!The Bradford's reply:
Sweet Amanda, you know we wish you all could move in too! Every step of the process with you and Jacob was filled with so many laughs and joy! We will miss these moments but are so excited as you start this next chapter!
xo
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Christina Sent on 07/21/2019BEAUTIFUL VENUE - high value for price!
The Bradford took my breath away! I traveled to North Carolina for my wedding, and had not seen the venue before the wedding weekend (it was recommended to me by my wedding planner). The Bradford TOOK. MY. BREATH. AWAY. The venue was gorgeous, and the bedrooms and bridal suite upstairs were far more beautiful than anything I could've imagined. The Bradford easily made the entire aesthetic of our wedding!The Bradford's reply:
Christina! What a joy it was to be a part of your day and our hearts are so happy reading your sweet words! :) Congratulations!!
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Paige Sent on 07/16/2019The absolute best
This venue and team made our wedding a total dream. The space is such a great canvas to throw your vision on. For me, there was also a personal connection as it is near my hometown and my college campus, Chapel Hill. We had our ceremony on the side of the house, and our reception on the tiled patio. It was a hot, late spring day, but totally worth it. The hubs and I also stayed there the night of the wedding. It was so nice to take the heels off and not have to think about going somewhere else for the night. The Bradford is a gem, I wish we could have stayed longer!The Bradford's reply:
Paige, we wish you could have stayed longer too!! Every step of the process with you was so fun and we were ecstatic to have been a part of it with you and Michael! Your day blew us away! :)
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Taylor Sent on 04/19/2019Beautiful venue! Simple and elegant.
Picking the venue for our wedding was probably the easiest decision we made! We attended a friend's wedding in 2017 and knew in the back of our mind's this would be our venue as well. We loved the fact that its fairly new, it was literally created to be a wedding venue. The bridal suite is GORGEOUS, perfect for getting ready with your maids. The new groom's suite is also just as spectacular - the boys enjoyed drinking, playing games, it even had a TV too. The terrace is probably our favorite - we danced all night under the lights. Maggie was especially helpful and flexible - ensuring we had everything taken care of leading pu to the event,...The Bradford's reply:
We LOVE that your Bradford journey started at your friend's wedding and brought you back to us! When Dana and Courtney built the Bradford it is stories like these that they envisioned. From the moment I met you you, Braden, Tommy & Julie I knew your wedding was going to be nothing short of beautiful. It was that and so much more! Thank you for trusting us to host such a special day!!
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Taylor Sent on 04/06/2019Love at First Sight
The Bradford was the perfect venue. We did everything there from getting ready, to staying the night. From the second my (now) husband and I drove up the driveway for our tour we knew that’s where we wanted to begin the rest of our lives. Our families loved it as well. It was perfect.The Bradford's reply:
Thank you for the sweet words and for choosing us to be a part of such a special day for you and Devin! We loved being a part of every moment and are so excited for the newest chapter of your lives! :) -
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Cassie Sent on 12/10/2018Phenomenal experience with The Bradford!
Everything about The Bradford is amazing! First, the service is impeccable. Dana and her crew are so helpful, responsive and on top of things. They were super friendly as well, which made the wedding planning process so much fun. Second, The Bradford itself is gorgeous and versatile. It is a very intimate venue, and there are endless ways to personalize the space to tailor it to your style. The house serves as a beautiful backdrop for pictures, and there are plenty of spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, a dance floor and seating arrangements. Also, Dana and co. have done a fantastic job establishing relationships with vendors in the Raleigh area -- each vendor we worked with were super familiar... -
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Debora Sent on 09/06/2018My husband and I looked at a ton of wedding venues in the area and when we drove into The Bradford, we immediately fell in love. It's absolutely beautiful, charming, and the staff are so so nice, flexible and fun to work with. And the price is very fair for what you get and they are very upfront and honest about the fees and charges. The location is also great because it's out in the country so it's quiet and cool. There's also plenty of parking. We are so happy we decided to have our wedding there! And, we highly recommend paying a bit extra to spend the night there with your wedding party the night before the wedding.... -
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Ana Sent on 12/04/2017OMG where do I start?? The Bradford is absolutely amazing! When we started looking for a venue the Bradford was the first and ONLY venue we looked at. As soon as my husband and I drove up for our tour with Bailey we knew this was our venue no questions asked! The whole venue is absolutely beautiful but when I was told that we were able to do the Friday-Saturday package and sleep there Friday night, I was sold ALL over again! When we booked the Bradford their bridal suite wasn't there yet, I was so eager to see when it was done. I was so excited when I had to meet my planner there for a meeting, because...The Bradford's reply:
Sweet Ana! Thank you for the kind words. Your wedding was so lovely and fun. Happy Marriage! -
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Alexia Sent on 09/27/2016This venue was everything I could have dreamed! The first day I laid my eyes on this venue, my breath was taken away and I knew right away this was my wedding venue. The charm of this newly built, but French country appearance was everything in my vision. I had my wedding on the back terrace under the market lighting along with my reception spread throughout the gorgeous ballroom, back garden area and terrace. I had ~200 guest at my wedding but the setup was amazing and everything flowed. The owners, Courtney and Dana were very accommodating and accessible when needed along with the venue coordinator Bailey. I also was able to do an all-inclusive package with this venue...The Bradford's reply:
Alexia, thank you! You were such a dream to work with and I am so glad you loved the venue and especially your wedding day!!
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Alicia Sent on 04/29/2015I am a Professional Wedding Photographer. AliciaHitePhotograohy.weebky.com
Absolutely love The Bradford! Extremely French chic and stunning! Can photograph here every wedding its So classy and unique!
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