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Iron Horse, an idyllic 12-acre privately-
CHAPEL HILL CARRIAGE HOUSE
northern Orange County. The updated
owned
farm
located
in
beautiful
6-bedroom home can accommodate a
3110 Jones Ferry Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (919) 260-2986 www.chapelhillcarriagehouse.com
small wedding party for the weekend,
Located on 22.94 acres with a large open
rehearsal dinner, ceremony, photographs
manicured setting including outdoor
and reception. Iron Horse is perfect for
chimney, old homestead, walking trails
the most intimate affairs all the way
through ten acres of forest land, gardens
up to parties of 300. Works with your
and flowers. The Chapel Hill Carriage
own vendors or let us help you with the
House is an ideal location for any outdoor
details to realize your wedding vision.
wedding for up to 125 guests.
Iron Horse facilities are also available
and offers an ideal space for the bride to prepare. The grounds offer several scenic indoor and outdoor locations for your
INN AT BINGHAM SCHOOL chapel-hill-inn.com NC Highway 54 West (at Mebane Oaks Rd) Chapel Hill; toll-free (800) 566-5583, phone (919) 563-5583
for family reunions, social gatherings, meetings and retreats. The barn, heated and fully wired, will accommodate up to 100 attendees.
SNIPES FARM RETREAT
winning historic inn (c. 1790 log cabin,
2339 Jo Mac Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (919) 929-3454 www.snipesfarmretreat.com
1801
Elegant
Situated west of Chapel Hill on 10 beautiful country acres, this awardFederal-style
and
1835
Carriage House
Greek
and
rustic,
the
Snipes Farm laid-back
Revival) has four rooms with private
atmosphere at Snipes Farm provides
baths, fireplaces, suite with whirlpool,
a setting perfect for guests from 20 to
and offers full breakfast and wine &
120 seated formally or 200 max. indoor/
cheese. Free wi-fi. Free local calls.
outdoor. Outside caterers welcome. For
Wonderful setting for an outdoor event.
weddings you rent the facility for the
THE INN AT TEARDROPS 175 West King St (Downtown) Hillsborough; phone (919) 732-1120 innatteardrops.com An old-fashioned B&B located in the heart of historic Hillsborough. Built in 1769 and enlarged in 1880, the house is furnished with antiques and has a small garden for guests to enjoy. 6 rooms.
IRON HORSE EVENTS 501 McCullough Road Cedar Grove, NC 27231 (919) 931-2256 www.ironhorseevents.com Celebrate your love in rustic style at
Iron Horse Events
weekend, allowing you ample time to decorate, rehearse and prepare for the big day. The Farm is a great location for retreats, family reunions and other social events.
OTHER HISTORIC HOMES & SITES MOOREFIELDS moorefields.org 2201 Moorefields Road Hillsborough, phone (919) 732-4941 Wedding ceremonies (200), Receptions (200), Dinners and banquets (200). Built in 1785 as the summer home for U.S.
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Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore
or large event held indoors or outdoors
of Wilmington. The two-story central
and the Horace Williams House may be
block home is flanked by right-angle
rented year round.
wings. Inside, visitors will find a Chinese
host rehearsal dinners, bridal parties,
Chippendale staircase and a spacious
elopement
great hall.
portrait photo shoots. Parking available.
OLD PLAYMAKERS THEATRE
GARDENS, LAKES, PARKS & RUSTIC SETTINGS
unc.edu East Cameron Ave, UNC campus Chapel Hill, phone (919) 962-1132 Wedding ceremonies (Yes), Receptions (No).
Some
restrictions
may
apply.
Built in 1851 as Smith Hall, this Greekrevival
structure
was
designated
a
Also available to
ceremonies,
and
bridal
COKER ARBORETUM ncbg.unc.edu East Cameron Avenue at Raleigh Street, UNC campus Chapel Hill, phone (919) 962-0522
Franklin Street
National Historic Landmark in 1974. It
Wedding ceremonies (200 outdoors),
was designed by renowned 19th century
Receptions (No), Dinners and banquets
architect
(No).
Alexander
Jackson
Davis.
Tents
and
canopies
are
not
Originally built as a library and ballroom,
allowed.
it was converted to a theatre in 1924, the
There are no restrooms. This five-acre
first state university building dedicated
garden was created on the UNC campus
to American folk dramatic art.
in 1903 and is now part of the North
Daylight
ceremonies
more than 500 species of trees, shrubs
unc.edu East Cameron Ave, UNC campus Chapel Hill, phone (919) 962-2069
and herbaceous plants. Two prominent features are the recently renovated 300-
The Old Well is included as a beautiful locale for intimate photographs of the bride and groom and their immediate families, especially in April and May
ft. native-vine arbor and an adjacent stone gathering circle.
FOREST THEATRE
for wedding ceremonies, receptions or
ncbg.unc.edu Country Club Road and Boundary Street, UNC campus Chapel Hill, phone (919) 962-0522
dinner banquet events.
Wedding
the
surrounding
only.
Carolina Botanical Garden. It contains
THE OLD WELL
when
flowers
and
bushes are in full bloom. Not available
HORACE WILLIAMS HOUSE
ceremonies
only.
Daylight
hours only. No rain shelter. Provisional restrooms. In Chapel Hill’s Battle Park.
preservationchapelhill.com 610 East Rosemary Street Chapel Hill, Phone (919) 942-7818
Historic
Wedding ceremonies (70), Receptions
of Shakespeare’s death. The site was
and dinners (70 inside, 150 outside). The Horace Williams House is one of Chapel Hill’s most beautiful homes. This historic home is surrounded by picturesque lawns, colorful gardens and majestic magnolias.
Customized
Horace Williams House
wedding
packages allow you to choose a small
stone
amphitheatre
where
outdoor drama was first performed in 1916 to celebrate the 300th anniversary chosen by William C. Coker, who also developed Coker Arboretum nearby in 1903. The theatre was rebuilt in the early 1940s.
The Old Well
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LAKE MICHAEL PARK
bar and cozy lobby, complete with fire-
East Lebanon Road Mebane, phone (919) 563-4573
area provided. Offers catering services
place. Dance floor and secured storage
Wedding ceremonies (200), Receptions
and has all ABC permits. Has refrigera-
(160),
tor, ice machine and sink (no range or
Dinners
and
banquets
(160).
Located in Orange County, one mile east
oven) for food preparation and storage.
of Mebane. A beautiful 59-acre lake with park.
EFLAND-CHEEKS COMMUNITY CENTER
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN
orangecountync.gov/deapr 117 Richmond Road Efland, phone (919) 245-2660
two piers and a surrounding 200-acre
NC Botanical Gardens
ncbg.unc.edu Old Mason Farm Rd, off Fordham Blvd (US Highway 15-501) Chapel Hill, phone (919) 962-0522
Wedding ceremonies (75), Receptions
Wedding ceremonies (100 outdoors),
tents and caterers. No inside cooking
Receptions inside for up to 150. The
facilities available. Provides tables and
largest natural botanical garden in the
chairs only. No alcohol permitted.
southeast,
consisting
of
800
(140),
Dinners
and
banquets
(75).
Beautiful grounds. The center has two rooms with a total of 1060 sq.ft. Permits
acres
of preserved land with nature trails, carnivorous plant collections, aquatics and herb gardens. It also features revolving exhibits of paintings, quilts and other media, plus sculpture in various sections of the botanical collection.
GENERAL PARTY VENUES
UNIQUE FACILITIES AND SITES THE ARTSCENTER artscenterlive.org 300-G East Main Street Carrboro, phone (919) 929-2787 Wedding ceremonies (330 in a theater with stage; 150 in a room with a small
AMERICAN LEGION POST #6
stage; and 100 in an open gallery),
americanlegionchapelhill.com 1714 Legion Road Chapel Hill, phone (919) 942-2250
Receptions (300, 125 and 100 in the
Wedding ceremonies (200), Receptions
Tents and canopies are permitted, as
(300), Dinners and banquets (150). Has
are caterers. Can also provide catering
two party rooms with a total of 5,100
services (has a full kitchen), wine & beer
sq.ft.
only; bands, musicians and DJs (from its
Outside areas also available for
parties, reunions and other events.
BIG BARN CONVENTION CENTER 388 Ja Max Drive (Daniel Boone Village) Hillsborough, phone (919) 732-2361 Wedding ceremonies (300), Receptions (300), Dinners and banquets (300). Can provide catering services, but outside caterers are also permitted. A rustic convention center with a large stage,
three spaces), Dinners or banquets (150 and 60 in the small room and gallery).
Lake Michael Park
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