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Wedding table with glassware & floral decorations in the Ballroom at Umstead Hotel and Spa
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Hotel Wedding Venues in Raleigh

Ideal for Extravagant Weddings

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or an extravagant wedding, our wooded grounds, lakeside terrace and elegant lawn are yours to fill with guests and loved ones for any social event.

Wedding table with glassware & floral decorations in the Ballroom at Umstead Hotel and Spa
Wedding reception with interior and decor in the Ballroom at Umstead Hotel and Spa
Wedding table with glassware & floral decorations in the Ballroom at Umstead Hotel and Spa
A patio featuring a fire pit & table set up outside the ballroom at Umstead Hotel and Spa

Ballroom

An impressive, spacious room with soaring twenty foot ceilings, intricate custom carpeting, breathtaking lighting, the ballroom is the space to create the ultimate event of your design. With 9'x16' drop down screens, 8000 Lumen DLP Data, 4k technology with enhanced audio-visual equipment, original artwork and natural light complete this space.

The Ballroom can be divided into two separate venues and features a private prefunction space and outdoor terrace.

Confetti shower at a wedding couple in Salon at Umstead Hotel and Spa
Banquet-style social catering setup in the Salon at Umstead Hotel and Spa

Salon

An exquisitely decorated, elegant room filled with natural light pouring in from lakefront windows the Salon features brocade-lined walls, a modern Italian chandelier and fixtures, and a muted palate. A 7'x11' drop down screen and advanced sound capabilities make The Salon the ultimate space for business or pleasure.

Includes the outdoor terrace which features a stone and glass encased fire pit, overlooking our three acre lake.  The perfect place to enjoy a cocktail reception lake side, with the added illumination of the fire.

Outdoor wedding arch featuring white flowers in the Wedding Lawn at Umstead Hotel and Spa
Aerial view of outdoor wedding reception in the Wedding Lawn at Umstead Hotel and Spa
Aerial view of outdoor wedding reception in the Wedding Lawn at Umstead Hotel and Spa

Wedding Lawn

The property’s expansive and beautifully landscaped lawn is a natural choice for an elegant outdoor wedding, allowing couples to exchange vows against a spectacular and serene backdrop. Wide stone pavers create a dramatic aisle-like pathway leading to the hotel’s private lake, surrounded by woodlands and accentuated with a dramatic fountain.

Wide stone pavers on the wedding lawn create a dramatic aisle-like pathway to the hotel’s private lake.