Located right on Belews Lake in Stokesdale, NC Bella is a beauty. Weekday evening family wedding…read morewas the event I attended. Gravel road entrance and parking lot located on a overlook of the estate and lake. There is a big slope to walk down or take the stairs to the front door. Set up of the wedding ceremony was clean and chairs aligned perfectly. Owner and fellow staffers were very nice and organized. There is an elevator inside the home for those that cannot climb the steep terrace stairs outside. Open bar and cocktail hour space. Food buffet was inside with servers to assist. The salmon and potatoes were the star of the meal, the roll was hard and cold. Sunset views were beautiful. Overall this is a great venue to rent.

I was a guest at a recent midweek wedding. Everything was very nice and the staff were all very…read morefriendly and accommodating. The setting was lovely! As a guest, I can't speak to the experience the bride and groom had but if there were any hiccups or other unpleasant experiences I was not aware of it. I did leave my umbrella but didn't realize until it was too late to go back for it. I emailed them the next day and got a quick response from Erin confirming they had it and she kindly mailed it back to me. Presuming they give similar customer service to their patrons I would highly recommend this place for any event.

Toured the venue for my wedding and wound up booking. Absolutely gorgeous property. Wonderful staff…read morewho have been friendly and helpful so far on my journey.

Disappointing! One star may be too gracious. My daughter was married here 11/08/2025. I wish I…read morecould say good things however I can't let this happen to someone else. Danielle, the on site wedding planner that works for Gray Gables, did not show up at 10:30 am and when my daughter contacted the owner after no one answered at the venue, we were told she wasn't there.I went to find this woman in the main house. She was hanging out there. The schedule that Danielle and my daughter agreed upon was not executed at all and when I questioned her - she blamed it on the contracted photographer who works for us NOT Gray Gables. First look photos were to be at 1:15 yet Danielle was no where to be found delaying photos almost an hour! The photographer that works for us - not the venue- went to find her and ended up having to take the groomsmen photos because Danielle did not even try to locate the dads for first look. I had to seek out Danielle and then inform her of her duties to which she replied it's the photographers job. No ma'am, it's not. I literally said to her I need you to take charge so we aren't roaming your property blindly and if you aren't going to help as stated in the contract then tell me and we will do it all. She claimed she was busy setting up all morning however at 12:30 when the florist arrived there were no tables set for flowers to be placed in the hall or on the patio for the cocktail hour. So my florist facilitated that too-I honestly don't know what she was busy with from 8 am to 1:30. She should have been available. Danielle finally went to my daughter 40 minutes later who was waiting patiently in the trees for first looks on RED mulch that was freshly put out the day before. That's important because it rained the night before and my daughter could not move without assistance if she wanted to keep her dress from being stained. Danielle apologized to my daughter; however, my daughter had to pull up the contract to read it to her to prove her duties. The photo schedule was significantly behind at this point so we didn't get bride and mom or bride and bridesmaids shots. The bridal attendee we hired from the venue did not show until 2:30 (although I must say Melissa helped get us through photos). No one greeted guests or helped with parking so they almost ran into my daughter as she was finishing pictures. It was so much confusion. When a car alarm went off as the wedding party was lining up - Danielle refused to go see which car since as she told me she wouldn't know who it belonged to. When we entered the reception hall, the donut cake had already been eaten from so my daughter did not have a groom and bride moment. The wedding planner, Daniele, that we hired from the venue then approached me about 8:30 pm to have me not only clear out the bridal suite, but also orchestrate decorating the car so I missed the fun games with my daughter and her new hubby. I should have declined but I was already used to running around all day doing their job- I wanted to make sure things went well fo my daughter. I also missed the dad and daughter dance - Melissa eventually came and got me so I could see the steps dad and daughter dance thankfully but as you can imagine I spent the night doing wedding planner duties.  I sprinted from the bridal suite to the reception hall in my heels and fancy dress sweating to catch the last 30 secs of the groom and his mom dancing. The entire staff is simply not helpful. They will not speak to you or your guests.They will not assist at all. WHO puts the mother of the bride to work during the reception! Finally a few quality/safety notes. The outside light for the bridal cottage is out. The small area in front of the door to the cottage that joins to the deck is about to fall through. Don't step there. The bridal cottage also had a recent leak evidently and the interior ceiling is stained. I want it to be great but it's run down and the staff can not pull off what they promise. The shuttle is limited to 11 people and runs one time, not multiple times as promised. On top of that guests were allowed to occupy the bridal suite all night so lock your stuff up before the wedding begins.

Beautiful, cozy inn with the nicest staff members you will find. The breakfast was very good! They…read moreeven provide you with wine in the room. Great choice of toiletries. Can't wait to go back.

I've attended two weddings here. The venue is lovely and intimate. The wedding took place in a…read moregarden corridor. The bride entered down the beautiful curved staircase and then walked down the aisle. The bride and groom recited vows under a beautiful lush green gazebo which was an amazing backdrop. The house was spacious and charming. Dinner was served after the wedding while photos of the wedding party were underway. We danced the night away with the DJ outside under the beautiful lights. When it was time to rest we sat on the wrap around porch in front of a water fountain. It's a great place to attend an event. The wedding party stayed in the house through the weekend. There are 5 rooms and they were each unique. The rooms were all spacious and the bathrooms in each room were custom and luxurious.

Perfect semi-blank canvas venue for a rustic/barn wedding (or any other event). I recently got…read moremarried at Cuddle Creek and was thrilled with how it turned out. Some of the highlights include: a covered outdoor reception space, a caterers kitchen with a large fridge, multiple ceremony spot options (in front of cabin, in front of arch, in barn rafters), fire pit, speakers, and ample parking. The venue has tables, chairs, and some very basic decor items (ie. Wood slabs, metal pitchers), which is helpful. They were willing to allow us to utilize whichever vendors we wanted and had close to no restrictions on our event. The ones they did have were quite reasonable (ie- event insurance, insured bartender, following local noise ordinances). Beverly, the venue owner, provided us with a folder of FAQ when we booked, including things like linens sizes and how to get insurance. We were lucky enough to get access to the space the day before because there were no other events, and were able to do preliminary setup. The majority of the space is open-air, but covered. They provided heaters, did ceremony chair setup, and Beverly was on site and helped a little behind the scenes, which was above and beyond. For a small fee, Beverly and her husband also got the fire pit going and provided wood. I buried the lead here, but there is a cabin on site that the bridal party can use to get ready. We were able to spend our wedding night in the cabin, which was super convenient. Overall, this venue was perfect for our needs. It was one of the most affordable options we considered and our wedding was simply gorgeous. Whether you're DIYing it or using a coordinator, I definitely recommend checking this place out. Check their Facebook for photos from many of the events they've hosted.

Bad communication. Such a shame, since it's a nice venue. Grass wasn't cut before the wedding and…read morethe owner would not respond to my granddaughter.

Amazing, amazing, amazing! The officiant Areesah Lassiter was phenomenal! I highly recommend them…read morefor your wedding day! I could not have imagined a more beautiful ceremony!

Came for a Derby party and I must say, I'm super impressed. It's apparently owned and operated by…read morethe local Woman's Club and they've done a great job. It's a beautiful home but also nicely set up for events. If you need small/medium event space this is it.

Well kept for a historical house. Great place for meetings or events. Well decorated for christmas.read more

I worked with Ashley previously on my wedding reception and cannot say enough about her! When…read moreseveral friends threw a baby shower for me last year, they went straight to Ashley because of the fantastic experience I had working with her. Ashley is one of those people with the gift of pulling off a perfect event. She listens to what you want for the event and really manages to translate your ideas into reality. She has a great network of professional vendors to choose from, and takes the worry away by coordinating down to the smallest detail. After working with Ashley on one event and attending another, I can honestly say there's no one else I would trust to plan anything for me in the future. I loved working with her and definitely recommend Social Conceptions!

My partner and I hired Ashley for partial planning services and we received excellent service from…read morestart to finish. Ashley listened to our vision for the wedding and offered phenomenal vendor recommendations and planning tips. Our ceremony and reception were unexpectedly rained out, but Ashley quickly worked with our vendors to ensure that the transition indoors went smoothly and that our guests still had a wonderful experience. We are extremely pleased with Ashley's planning and coordination services!

Went to a cousins wedding and they were amazing!! The staff was so friendly and accommodating, and…read moreto food was hot and delightfu! Deliciousness in every bite lol. An overall great catering company and very lovely to be around :)

I would definitely not recommend this florist. Highly disappointed in my first and last order from…read morethem. I paid $187.00 for a premium arrangement that looked like a 5 year old put together. I had to remove all of the wilted blooms and greenery myself before presenting to my wife. Most of the blooms were wilting or dying. Even the balloon selection was awful. So if you are looking for a bouquet full of disappointment, this is the florist for you. What is pictured below is what it should have been at least looked like and what I received.