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CHAPEL HILL CARRIAGE HOUSE3110 Jones Ferry RoadChapel Hill, NC 27516(919) 260-2986www.chapelhillcarriagehouse.comLocated on 22.94 acres with a large open manicured setting including outdoor chimney, old homestead, walking trails through ten acres of forest land, gardens and flowers. The Chapel Hill Carriage House is an ideal location for any outdoor wedding for up to 125 guests.

INN AT BINGHAM SCHOOLchapel-hill-inn.comNC Highway 54 West (at Mebane Oaks Rd)Chapel Hill; toll-free (800) 566-5583, phone (919) 563-5583Situated west of Chapel Hill on 10 beautiful country acres, this award-winning historic inn (c. 1790 log cabin, 1801 Federal-style and 1835 Greek Revival) has four rooms with private baths, fireplaces, suite with whirlpool, and offers full breakfast and wine & cheese. Free wi-fi. Free local calls. Wonderful setting for an outdoor event.

THE INN AT TEARDROPS175 West King St (Downtown)Hillsborough; phone (919) 732-1120innatteardrops.comAn 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 EVENTS501 McCullough RoadCedar Grove, NC 27231(919) 931-2256www.ironhorseevents.comCelebrate your love in rustic style at

Iron Horse, an idyllic 12-acre privately-owned farm located in beautiful northern Orange County. The updated 6-bedroom home can accommodate a small wedding party for the weekend, and offers an ideal space for the bride to prepare. The grounds offer several scenic indoor and outdoor locations for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, photographs and reception. Iron Horse is perfect for the most intimate affairs all the way up to parties of 300. Works with your own vendors or let us help you with the details to realize your wedding vision. Iron Horse facilities are also available for family reunions, social gatherings, meetings and retreats. The barn, heated and fully wired, will accommodate up to 100 attendees.

SNIPES FARM RETREAT2339 Jo Mac RoadChapel Hill, NC 27516(919) 929-3454www.snipesfarmretreat.comElegant and rustic, the laid-back atmosphere at Snipes Farm provides a setting perfect for guests from 20 to 120 seated formally or 200 max. indoor/outdoor. Outside caterers welcome. For weddings you rent the facility for the 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

MOOREFIELDSmoorefields.org2201 Moorefields RoadHillsborough, phone (919) 732-4941Wedding ceremonies (200), Receptions (200), Dinners and banquets (200). Built in 1785 as the summer home for U.S.

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Snipes Farm

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Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore of Wilmington. The two-story central block home is flanked by right-angle wings. Inside, visitors will find a Chinese Chippendale staircase and a spacious

great hall.

OLD PLAYMAKERS THEATREunc.eduEast Cameron Ave, UNC campusChapel Hill, phone (919) 962-1132Wedding ceremonies (Yes), Receptions (No). Some restrictions may apply. Built in 1851 as Smith Hall, this Greek-revival structure was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It was designed by renowned 19th century architect Alexander Jackson Davis. Originally built as a library and ballroom, it was converted to a theatre in 1924, the first state university building dedicated to American folk dramatic art.

THE OLD WELLunc.eduEast Cameron Ave, UNC campusChapel Hill, phone (919) 962-2069The 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 when the surrounding flowers and bushes are in full bloom. Not available for wedding ceremonies, receptions or dinner banquet events.

HORACE WILLIAMS HOUSEpreservationchapelhill.com610 East Rosemary StreetChapel Hill, Phone (919) 942-7818Wedding ceremonies (70), Receptions 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 wedding packages allow you to choose a small

or large event held indoors or outdoors and the Horace Williams House may be rented year round. Also available to host rehearsal dinners, bridal parties, elopement ceremonies, and bridal portrait photo shoots. Parking available.

GARDENS, LAKES, PARKS & RUSTIC SETTINGS

COKER ARBORETUMncbg.unc.eduEast Cameron Avenue at Raleigh Street, UNC campusChapel Hill, phone (919) 962-0522Wedding ceremonies (200 outdoors), Receptions (No), Dinners and banquets (No). Tents and canopies are not allowed. Daylight ceremonies only. There are no restrooms. This five-acre garden was created on the UNC campus in 1903 and is now part of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. It contains more than 500 species of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Two prominent features are the recently renovated 300-ft. native-vine arbor and an adjacent

stone gathering circle.

FOREST THEATREncbg.unc.eduCountry Club Road and Boundary Street, UNC campusChapel Hill, phone (919) 962-0522Wedding ceremonies only. Daylight hours only. No rain shelter. Provisional restrooms. In Chapel Hill’s Battle Park. Historic stone amphitheatre where outdoor drama was first performed in 1916 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The site was chosen by William C. Coker, who also developed Coker Arboretum nearby in 1903. The theatre was rebuilt in the early 1940s.

Horace Williams House

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LAKE MICHAEL PARKEast Lebanon RoadMebane, phone (919) 563-4573Wedding ceremonies (200), Receptions (160), Dinners and banquets (160). Located in Orange County, one mile east of Mebane. A beautiful 59-acre lake with two piers and a surrounding 200-acre park.

NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDENncbg.unc.eduOld Mason Farm Rd, off Fordham Blvd (US Highway 15-501)Chapel Hill, phone (919) 962-0522Wedding ceremonies (100 outdoors), Receptions inside for up to 150. The largest natural botanical garden in the southeast, consisting of 800 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

AMERICAN LEGION POST #6americanlegionchapelhill.com1714 Legion RoadChapel Hill, phone (919) 942-2250Wedding ceremonies (200), Receptions (300), Dinners and banquets (150). Has two party rooms with a total of 5,100 sq.ft. Outside areas also available for parties, reunions and other events.

BIG BARN CONVENTION CENTER388 Ja Max Drive (Daniel Boone Village)Hillsborough, phone (919) 732-2361Wedding 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,

bar and cozy lobby, complete with fire-place. Dance floor and secured storage area provided. Offers catering services and has all ABC permits. Has refrigera-tor, ice machine and sink (no range or oven) for food preparation and storage.

EFLAND-CHEEKS COMMUNITY CENTERorangecountync.gov/deapr117 Richmond RoadEfland, phone (919) 245-2660Wedding ceremonies (75), Receptions (140), Dinners and banquets (75). Beautiful grounds. The center has two rooms with a total of 1060 sq.ft. Permits tents and caterers. No inside cooking facilities available. Provides tables and chairs only. No alcohol permitted.

UNIQUE FACILITIES AND SITES

THE ARTSCENTERartscenterlive.org300-G East Main StreetCarrboro, phone (919) 929-2787Wedding ceremonies (330 in a theater with stage; 150 in a room with a small stage; and 100 in an open gallery), Receptions (300, 125 and 100 in the three spaces), Dinners or banquets (150 and 60 in the small room and gallery). Tents and canopies are permitted, as are caterers. Can also provide catering services (has a full kitchen), wine & beer only; bands, musicians and DJs (from its comprehensive database); flowers; and turn-key decorating.

NC Botanical Gardens

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