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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.

Ayr Mount

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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

comprehensive database); flowers; and turn-key decorating.

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