The Umstead Hotel and Spa Reviews
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Alicia Sent on 11/25/2024Best decision we ever made!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Umstead, Haley, and Elizabeth. Choosing the Umstead as our wedding venue was the best decision we made for our big day, and we are forever grateful to this incredible team for making it truly unforgettable.
We toured over 30 venues from NYC to North Carolina, and as much as we debated getting married outside of where we live, my mother (who’s local to Raleigh) made an appointment at The Umstead. Having visited for my mom’s 70th birthday party a few years back, I was familiar with the space but hadn’t seriously thought about getting married outside of NYC. That all changed the second I stepped onto the Umstead property for a tour.
The picturesque lawn with beautiful white chairs overlooking the water, the luxurious terrace, and the stunning ballroom all took my breath away. Plus they said they would allow my pooch, Bella Mia, to participate in the ceremony!! In that moment, I just knew it was the right place. My husband (still so fun to say!) and I have said countless times since then how grateful we are to have chosen The Umstead. An absolute blessing.
Haley, our Umstead coordinator, was an absolute gem from start to finish. Her warmth, patience, and professionalism made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. She answered every question, adjusted her schedule to meet us when we were in town, and guided us through every detail with care. From our numerous emails about table layouts and settings to the exquisite tasting she hosted, Haley’s attention to detail and genuine passion made the planning process so smooth. She truly went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect.
And Elizabeth, our day-of coordinator, was just as phenomenal. She kept us on track with such a positive and calming presence, guided the wedding party throughout the day, and even bustled my finicky gown twice with a smile and so much grace. She made everything feel effortless and fun, allowing us to fully enjoy the day. I was so grateful to have her near - she has the most wonderful presence!
Honestly, the entire Umstead team is remarkable, from the thoughtful welcome champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, cards, and complimentary mimosas and pastries Hayley sent to the kind bellhops who knew our names, every detail was top-notch and made us feel so special.
Our wedding was truly the most magical day of our lives, and we owe so much of that to The Umstead, Hayley, and Elizabeth. Their kindness, expertise, and passion for what they do made all the difference. My husband and I can’t wait to return to The Umstead to celebrate anniversaries and relive the memories. If you’re considering getting married here, do it—you will not regret it. We are forever Umstead fans! -
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Cambre Sent on 10/01/2021A dream day come true
Wow! There is no better venue than the Umstead for a wedding in the Triangle, or probably anywhere for that matter. The venue itself is stunning. The food was incredible, our guests are still raving about it. The staff has incredible attention to detail and service. And most importantly, the venue coordinator, Kayla, is not only incredibly professional, easy to work with, but also the coolest. She made sure every concern we had was heard and handled, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. 10/10. We can't wait to celebrate many anniversaries here in the future! -
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Ashley Sent on 10/19/2020Best decision of my wedding planning.
I’m not even sure where to begin with this post. From the moment I toured the Umstead and met with Ms. Kayla Bower, I knew it would be my top choice. I can’t express how deeply grateful I am that I went with my gut. We were forced to postpone our wedding one week before our original date due to COVID. Kayla and her team at the Umstead were so incredibly thoughtful, gracious, and flexible with us, given the circumstances. They truly helped us make the best of what seemed like an awful situation. When the day came to finally celebrate our wedding, of course we faced further COVID hiccups and weather issues. The Umstead acted quickly to accommodate us and the situation and did their absolute best to make our wedding as close to our original vision as possible, while keeping in mind COVID restrictions and guidelines for everyone’s health and safety. As an anxious bride I fully trusted Kayla and her team at The Umstead and they completely alleviated my stress and worry about perfecting the big day. Their bridal suite accommodation is wonderful And spacious, and they go out of their way to make you feel special and spoiled on such a momentous occasion. Our guests were blown away at the natural beauty of the grounds, the delicious quality of the food (GET THE WHIPPED POTATOES AND STEAK DIANE, YOU’LL THANK ME LATER), and the amazing service from everyone from the bellhop to the waiters in the dining room. O truly cannot imagine having gone with any other venue, especially given the large burden of re-planning during a global pandemic. The Umstead (and Ms. Kayla) will forever hold a special place in our memories and hearts! -
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Jamie Sent on 10/01/2019Absolutely AMAZING Venue
We could not have asked for a better venue to host our large, Italian/Colombian/Southern wedding. The Umstead staff and service is incredible as our many guests complimented them to us throughout the evening. We knew from the initial meeting to expect an excellent wedding weekend but they far surpassed anything we could have imagined. Terri and her team answered all of my questions in a timely and helpful manner throughout the planning process. The wedding packages at the Umstead include so much that the planning on me and my husband was really quite minimal. And none of that even begins to touch on how INSANE the food was!! Good luck whittling down your choices of meals and hor d'oeurves, because they were all spectacular and delicious. I cannot thank this venue enough! You will want to book your wedding here!! -
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Cara Sent on 05/18/2018Oh my gosh! Where do I start???!!! First of all, I’m a photographer in the industry and have been shooting weddings for 15 years so I knew exactly where I wanted to get married! The Umstead did not disappoint and exceeded my expectations 100 times over. From the room, to the food, to the attention to every little detail I was blown away by them. We ended up extending our stay by 4 days!! My parents wouldn’t even stay with us(we’re local) because they love the hotel so much! None of us wanted our time to end! I just can’t say enough good things about The Umstead and their staff. We felt like royalty!! And Amanda...I could go on and on! This is a person that is beautiful inside and out not to mention amazing at her job! Even though we have a personal relationship, she treated me with the utmost professionalism and I felt so special throughout the entire process. I get teary-eyed just thinking about it. Umstead, Amanda, Heavenly and the rest of the team, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for creating a magical experience for myself, Brad, our family and friends! Much love, Cara -
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Christina Sent on 10/16/2017Having just had my wedding at the Umstead Hotel, I must say that the memories are still really fresh in my mind. Everyone on staff that night was fabulous, my now husband and I left with more friends than when we got there. The food is absolutely fantastic and our venue coordinator Amanda made sure that every little detail about it was executed flawlessly. Amanda is the sweetest, most diligent, compassionate, understanding, hard working, creative, and friendliest site coordinator you could ask for! As a bride you want to make sure that you don't have anything to worry about on your wedding day and Amanda is definitely the person you can hand the reigns over to without a doubt. The Umstead grounds are beautiful and every area is picture worthy. Never has the expression you get what you pay for been more apt than the Umstead, and its worth every penny. The one note I will make to brides who chose to get married on the wedding lawn: if it has even considered raining recently, invest in heel savers for yourself, bridesmaids, and guests. They were a total hit at my wedding and definitely spared a few shoes and wardrobes from grass destruction. -
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User1239181 Sent on 07/12/2013Absolutely amazing! Everything about my day went smoothly and they made sure that everything fell into place! Kelley Ann is awesome! -
Hannah Sent on 11/20/2024
The very best
We cannot say enough good things about this venue. The team executed our big day so flawlessly. It was a pleasure to work with them from the start all the way to the end of the wedding night. We felt we could always reach out and ask questions and that no request was too weird. Our friends and family all spoke high praise as well. If you really want to feel taken care of and supported by a venue, you have to have your event here. The staff and attention to detail cannot be beat. Truly, we are blown away. -
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Tricia Sent on 09/22/2020
5 star service
To have your day be nothing less than amazing look into the Umstead Hotel and Spa. Not only getting to marry my best friend but we had our dream wedding with the most amazing staff! From the moment you walk in to when you leave you will have nothing to worry about. Kayla and her staff listen to what you would like and make it all and then some happen! Do not over look this hidden place or think it might be to much. It is worth every penny and more!
Can’t say enough or thank them enough for everything they did for us! -
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Venessa Sent on 12/22/2017The Umstead made my daughter’s wedding a dream come true! Her wedding was perfect. Amanda Coftler and Heavenly was amazing. Thank you to the whole team!
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Jessica Sent on 12/07/2017The Umstead was the perfect place for our wedding! The service, hotel, grounds, food... everything was amazing! Amanda Colfer did every thing she could to ensure our day was the day of our dreams-including holding an umbrella over my head when it started raining. She treated me like a princess and I will never forget her stellar customer service and kindness. She genuinely cares and made wedding planning far less stressful! If you’re thinking about the Umstead, don’t think anymore! Book them!
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Marissa Sent on 12/07/2017The team at the Umstead was a dream to work with! Everything went off perfectly, down to the fine details. Amanda was especially wonderful throughout the whole process and over the course of 6 months. I highly and enthusiastically recommend the Umstead!
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