Beautiful weddings begin with a beautiful setting. Carolina Grove offers a backdrop of towering trees, softly filtered light, and thoughtfully-curated spaces.  Our welcoming venue team is dedicated to providing helpful guidance and expertise, allowing you to create an incredible wedding day. Explore our gathering spaces below and feel free to browse our venue guide for full details on our venue.


the experience

OUR COVERED VERANDA + STRING-LIT GROVE OFFERS GUESTS A BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO RELAX AND ENJOY A COCKTAIL. VENUE AMENITIES  INCLUDE TWO ESTATE BARS, ESTATE COCKTAIL TABLES AND SOFT LOUNGE FURNITURE.

COCKTAIL HOUR

III.

SURROUNDED BY LUSH WOODED BACKDROPS AND FLAGSTONE WALKWAYS, THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL AND SERENE SETTING FOR CEREMONIES.

CEREMONY COURTYARD

II.

SET A BEAUTIFUL FIRST IMPRESSION FOR YOUR WEDDING. PRE-CEREMONY CHAMPAGNE SERVICE, GIFT TABLES, AND YOUR PERSONALIZED WELCOME SIGN CAN ALL BE OFFERED HERE. IT'S ALSO A STUNNING PLACE FOR PHOTOS!

WELCOME PATIO

I.

LOVE MOODY VIBES OR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY? OUR SPEAKEASY-STYLE VAULT LOUNGE LENDS ITSELF TO COZIER, MORE INTIMATE GATHERINGS OR THE PERFECT SPOT TO HOST AN EPIC AFTER-PARTY!

TWO WELL-APPOINTED DRESSING SUITES OFFER A  RELAXED AND BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO PREPARE FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY 

RECEPTIONS

IV.

NATURAL LIGHT AND CLEAN DESIGN CREATE THE PERFECT COMBINATION FOR GORGEOUS PHOTOS, EFFORTLESS HOSTING, AND CUSTOM STYLING. 

DRESSING SUITES

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VAULT LOUNGE

VI.

Caroline Elizabeth Films

ELEVATED BAR SERVICES

Offering a thoughtfully curated selection of premium spirits, craft cocktails, fine wines, and non-alcoholic options, our inclusive bar packages cater to each wedding.  We have multiple package levels for flexibility, all designed to offer your guests an amazing experience.

Carolina Grove is the sole provider of alcohol at the venue.

PLANNING SERVICES

Our goal is to enable you to feel confident and relaxed on your wedding day, knowing all the details are taken care of. We know the space, the amazing vendors, and all the fine details that will make your wedding day seamless and more enjoyable.  

We offer in-house planning services to all Carolina Grove couples, however we are also happy to provide recommendations for incredible planners in our area who we LOVE working with!

Planning team love

"Not only is the venue so unbelievable beautiful, but their planning team is also TOP TIER. Kate was our planner and she was SO AMAZING!"

"I also want to take a moment to recognize all of the amazing hard work of our day-of planner, Mackenzie. She was a shining star! Organized, helpful, kind, and supportive."

"The planning team was absolutely amazing and Eliza went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and was perfect for us!"

"What sets Carolina Grove apart is their on board planners which we would HIGHLY recommend. Aya is at the top of her game, and left no stone unturned."

Ready to plan an AMAZING wedding? We are too!

$6,500

weekdays
(Mon-Thur) 

fridays     sundays 

saturdays 

$8,500

$10,800

11am - 10pm

12pm - 11pm

11am - 10pm

12pm - 11pm

$250 / hour

early access
time 

LATE NIGHT
extension in vault

$1,000

additional services

Estate Pricing

$22 / person

BAR PACKAGES BEGIN AT 

PLANNING SERVICES BEGIN AT

$2,500

-CAROLINE, BRIDE

"I can't recommend Carolina Grove enough! From start to finish the entire team was so helpful, kind, and responsive...Not to mention the space is absolutely beautiful!!"

-Kaycee, bride

"Our guests are still talking about how it was the best wedding they had been to and how gorgeous it was. We would definitely recommend anyone to have their wedding here. It was our dream wedding!"

-grace, bride

"We truly could not recommend Carolina Grove more highly. We especially loved that it has everything you need in one place and the Carolina Grove team went above and beyond with so much kindness and patience,"

-anne, bride

"It was a dream to have our wedding at Carolina Grove. They are beyond patient, professional, and very responsive. The venue is absolutely timeless!."

-jordan, bride

"The team is absolutely amazing to work with...the venue is beyond beautiful! I honestly can’t say enough about how amazing this venue is!"

-meredith, bride

"The Carolina Grove team is absolutely incredible from start to finish. It was a picture perfect day thanks to these professionals. Cannot thank them enough!"

client love

YES! We do allow candles as long as they are in a container or base that prevents wax from dripping onto the tables. We also allow sparklers outside as long as metal containers and sand are provided for safety. 

DO YOU ALLOW CANDLES OR SPARKLERS?

Yes, the entire first floor of the building is accessible, including the restrooms and downstairs dressing room. Our upstairs balcony and upstairs dressing room areas are not wheelchair-accessible. 

IS THE VENUE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE?

Our guest parking area can hold 95-100 cars and our vendor parking lot accommodates 6-8 vehicles. 

what is the parking capacity?

We believe in transparency and ease of booking. We do not charge any additional service fees, gratuity or taxes for the venue rental. Service gratuities and sales tax do apply to bar packages. 

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL FEES?

One of the benefits of our space is the secluded scenery and surroundings – you have exclusive use of the entire estate during your wedding access.

ARE THERE OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING DURING MY WEDDING? 

We can host events up to 300 guests.
Main space: 220 seated, 300 cocktail-style.
Additional seating:
Porch: 60
Mezzanine: 42
Vault: 75 
Al fresco seated dinners: 300 

what is the capacity of the venue?

Frequently Asked Questions

CAROLINA GROVE