Best Durham Wedding Venues
Durham, NC has some wonderful venues to get married at from the downtown urban vibe to the classic cathedral to the quaint barn wedding. We have it all in Durham! Here’s a comprehensive list of my favorite wedding venues.
The Cookery
The Cookery has everything taken care of with class, style and the best staff, they are one of the best wedding venues in Durham. Nestled in downtown Durham and top notch caterers make this venue even sweeter.
Weddings I’ve shot at The Cookery: 1
The Rickhouse
One of the coolest venues in downtown Durham is The Rickhouse with stylish design, lots of open space, and an ideal downtown location. You can’t go wrong with this wedding venue plus you can even watch baseball from the outdoor deck.
Weddings I’ve shot at The Rickhouse: 3
Unscripted Hotel
West Coast vibes in the heart of downtown Durham with a private rooftop pool and the best rooms for getting ready or honeymooning.
Weddings I’ve shot at Unscripted Hotel: 2
The Bradford
A little piece of Italy just outside of Durham. There are few venues like The Bradford with impeccable design (just for weddings), expert staff, and the perfect backdrop for your micro wedding.
Weddings I’ve shot at The Bradford: 1
Museum of Life and Science
Celebrate with a butterfly release, animal encounters, and nerdy cocktails all in the middle of the park and all to yourself.
Weddings I’ve shot at Museum of Life and Science: 1
21C Museum Hotel
With clean luxurious rooms and tons of beautiful places to explore and take photos, the 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Durham is one of the top wedding venues for couples wanting the whole Durham experience.
Weddings I’ve shot at 21C Museum Hotel: 3
Duke Gardens
In the heart of Duke Gardens, this venue offers a picture-perfect backdrop for any wedding and offers seated dinners for up to 100 guests.
Weddings I’ve shot at Duke Gardens: 2
Haw River Ballroom
A riverside venue attached to a brewery that doubles as a rock venue so it’s perfect for live bands. They offer in-house catering and work with trusted vendors.
Weddings I’ve shot at Haw River Ballroom: 3
Arrowhead Inn
Perfect for elopements and small weddings. You can stay at the Inn plus they’ll plan your whole micro wedding.
Weddings I’ve shot at Arrowhead Inn: 3
The Pit
An all-inclusive downtown Durham event venue at the corner of Rigsbee and Geer Street. Private catering and in-house staff are on point here.
Styled weddings I’ve shot at The Pit: 1
Duke Chapel
Looking for your dream wedding in a beautiful, reverent cathedral right near downtown Durham? Duke Chapel has a great staff that will do most of the work for you and keep your wedding running smoothly. They provide timelines, checklists, and timeline examples for you so you don’t have to worry about much.
Weddings I’ve shot at Duke Chapel: 3
The Fearrington House
With five different gardens on the property and some of the best food you’ll ever have, The Fearrington House Inn offers couples a luxurious intimate wedding experience with all details covered.
Weddings I’ve shot at The Fearrington: 1
The Fruit
If you’re a weirdo (like me) and do things differently then getting married at the The Fruit in downtown Durham is your wedding venue. With it’s maze of unique, intimate spaces to the eclectic art and LGBTQ friendly staff, you’ll love partying here at your wedding plus sometimes they have dance parties in the basement that you can attend after your wedding!
Weddings I’ve shot at The Fruit: 1