Fantastic craft cocktail bar in Wake Forest! It has a gorgeous art deco vibe: comfy chairs, velvet…read morecurtains, dark walls, geometric wall paper, sexy lighting. The drinks were delicious too! We will be back!

Love Blackbird Brewery! So friendly and great atmosphere. Just had a surprise party for my mom and…read morethey were awesome!! Thanks again to Harmony and the team!

I would not recommend having your reception here. I recently had my wedding reception at Crenshaw…read moreHall and while it was a beautiful wedding reception and everything was perfect, it was because I had a wonderful caterer, florist and other helpers separate from the owners. Like the first review said, the place was a mess. Right up until a week before there was construction all around, trash in the yard and the things the owner had promised would be in place weren't. As a bride, I'm sure you can appreciate my concern when I saw all this a week before the wedding. Additionally, the owners were not accomdating to the caterer and since then, the caterer has decided they will not longer be doing events out there. I know this is a family home full of history and they certianly have put a lot of effort towards the home; however, they need to focus on making the brides feel like they are being taken care of and that their event will be perfect. It was definitely the greatest day of my life because I married my best friend and everything looked great but it was 100% because of my wonderful team of helpers that took over and made it exactly how I pictured it would be. A bride, or anyone having an event out there, should never be scared that things are not going to look right when paying such a large sum of money.

DO NOT BOOK THIS VENUE…read more My husband and I had our reception at Crenshaw Hall. The owner John was very rude to us and our families. He was very unprofessional throughout all of our interactions, not returning phone calls and trying to slide out of things that were previously agreed upon. On the day of our wedding, he tried to go back on something that was promised in our contract, causing a lot of drama for my family and other vendors. Also, their slideshow equipment would not work, which he did not seem to care about, and we were unable to show a slideshow that we spent hours working on. In the end, he denied us our deposit because of something that is untrue. Save yourself the heartache and money!

I visited The Sutherland to attend a wedding for a friend of mine. This place is absolutely…read moregorgeous and the setup was perfect for the event. The ceremony was held outside and the only thing I noticed was a fair bit of highway noise from Capital Blvd. After the ceremony, there was a cocktail hour in a different area, which was equally gorgeous. Last was the dinner reception. The reception area was decorated incredibly with tons of floral and lighting accents. Lots of natural light as well. The food was delicious and the staff courteous and professional. I would recommend to anyone planning an event.

Horrible staff and poor planning. Staff is overtly rude. Amber needs to find a new job - they take…read moremoney without the level of service to show for it. Don't be tricked by the beautiful exterior. Find a venue that treats you well too.

I had the pleasure of attending a candlelight musical here. The property is very well taken care of…read morewith great staff to assist you during the event. Parking was made simple and with great ease. There is a walk from the parking location to the building - something to take into consideration for those who love their HIGH HIGH thin heeled shoes :) It made for a great location for a musical event. To experience the music bouncin off the ceiling and walls - truly magical!

The venue and the musicians were great. Unfortunately, the crowd was very annoying. The girl…read moresitting next to me kept singing throughout the performance, and several people were taking pictures with their flashlights on. It felt rude and distracting. To make matters worse, the ushers did nothing to address these behaviors, which only added to the frustration and detracted from the overall experience.

Cross + Main is an event space located in NC (Wake Forest / Raleigh / Durham area)…read more I flew out there real quick to attend my nieces wedding. It was small, intimate and purposefully lowkey. The space itself was pretty solid. The interior was perfect for what she was looking for, and I certainly felt comfortable there. Big enough for a wedding reception for sure. Decent menu, good desserts and drinks. Lighting and seating were great! Does not have to be a wedding, but for any sort of party that you'd want room, catered, dancing etc, and you happen to be in Raleigh, this place should be on your short list.

The Boondocks Events is so romantic. 100 year old reclaimed floors and support beams. Spacious…read moreand comfortable. Out of the hustle and bustle of the city to a quaint town with a small town feel

This farm seems like a piece of heaven. A haven for those who need some peace, to pick a flower, or…read morecuddle a goat. You can come and enjoy one of the chairs and enjoy a coffee. Honestly I feel like I could stay here all day and meditate or write and feel welcome. I liked the midweek midday vibes. My advice is check out their website before you go. They have events and the chill vibe can turn into a massive event since they double as a venue. I'll be back. Frequently

I have seen difference events being hosted here, but never had a chance to visit. We were in the…read morearea looking for something specific and this came up as a potential location. The drive wasn't bad and it was very easy to located. Parking was a breeze and there was overflow as well. We were greeted by a staff member upon entered the main building that houses ice cream, drinks, local artisan work for purchase, and hemp products. Everything was neatly labeled, the space was nicely arranged to allow for easy shopping, as well it was very clean and clutter free. We were informed that on Saturdays they had like an adult themed gathering with music, food (provided by a local food truck), and drinks. We decided to come back and check it out. So glad we did! We arrived that Saturday around 8pm. Parking again was easy. The event was put together very well - with the food truck located right beside the building. You were able to purchase your food, get something from the shop, and find a seat outside to enjoy the evening. The music was great. The people were awesome - good convo and they had UNO going for those that wanted to play. We got to meet the owner and his wife. That was a joy as we got to learn more about the farm and their vision. Overall, we are excited to adventure back for other events.

We recently held out daughter's wedding reception at the Country Club at Wakefield Plantation and…read moreit was a truly wonderful experience. Courtney was wonderful and helped us through all of the details and planning as well as managing the timeline on the day of the event. She recommended an excellent DJ (Royal Lewis) and made other excellent sugestions without any pressure. She worked hard to make sure the event exemplified my daughter's vision and was kept within budget. The food was delicious and portions were generous. The room was beautifully arranged. The staff could not have been more helpful. Our guests continue to compliment the event. It was truly a beautiful day.

Great place to hold a corporate event. Had meetings in the main conference center which is very…read morecomfortable. Then we had lunch up on the balcony of the second floor, The surrounding area is very nice but it's June and its HUMID! Wished I would have showed up earlier yesterday when the corp guys played this course.

While this venue appears to be gorgeous, LGBTQ couples BEWARE. After noticing several religious…read moreitems in their pictures, I emailed to ask if they were open to working with queer couples and got the following in response: "This venue is located at our Christian home. We personally have gay friends but we believe their behavior is a sin. I am a sinner and I believe we should love the sinner and hate the sin. The current law allows gay couples to marry. I think gay couples should respect the beliefs of others just as they want to be respected. " Clearly, they don't want to come right out and say we are not welcome, but they made it clear. Nowhere in my initial email was I disrespectful to them, so I'm not sure whey they felt the need to point out that we needed to respect their beliefs. A simple, "We can not accommodate your request at this time," would have been fine. We were not asking them to officiate our wedding. We were asking them if they would do their jobs as business owners, take our money, host our event, and keep their personal opinions to themselves. How their religious beliefs impact their business I don't really understand. It is really too bad, because as I mentioned, this venue looks absolutely gorgeous. However after the rude and frankly condescending email back, I will be taking my business elsewhere. I suggest those who support marriage equality do not support this highly unprofessional business.

The venue is absolutely beautiful! The owners are fantastic and will go out of their way to make…read moresure your special day is everything you dreamed of! It's so calming and the views are stunning. Guests will have an unforgettable experience and the pictures are all fantastic here due to the breathtaking natural beauty. Five stars!!

The team at the Durant Nature Preserve and the Campbell Lodge are wonderful! They made the entire…read morerental process run smoothly and answered all our questions. They do have some specific rules for use of the Campbell Lodge, so make sure those are okay for your event before renting. We were able to have a beautiful event without any issues with the venue! For the Campbell Lodge, make sure guests navigate to the correct address at 3237 Spottswood Street. The lodge is not accessible from the Durant Nature Preserve main entrance. There is plenty of space in the Lodge, provided tables and chairs, and a large warming kitchen, ice machine, and walk-in cooler. The check out process went smoothly! We will definitely consider renting the Campbell Lodge again for future events!

We are super excited to have my upcoming wedding here! The Campbell Lodge has a capacity of up to…read more200 people and massive space both indoors and outdoors (two back patios, fenced, semi private)! Inside there are two fire places, a huge ball room area and a catering kitchen. There are also some small rooms which are great for getting ready in!! They are probably not bigger than 8 by 4 rooms but there are several of them. The back patio overlooks the lake and tree area. It can easily seat all 200 people. The whole place is also accessible for those in wheel chairs and has a separate mens and women's restrooms which is nice when you have a big crowd. Will post an update once the big day comes and more pictures on their way soon!