About
1705 East is a historic ballroom in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area where couples can host a charming wedding celebration. At this elegant yet modern venue, couples will find a stately southern home with white columns, pristine landscaping, and a shining ballroom with high ceilings. www.1705east.com
Facilities and Capacity
Up to 250 guests can join couples on their wedding day at 1705 East. The front porch of this manor house makes an elegant ceremony location. Flanked by white columns and a backdrop of shining glass, couples can marry on the slightly raised porch while guests watch from the front lawn. The brick walkway to the front door makes the perfect aisle. Couples wanting a more natural outdoor ceremony can choose from other locations on the lush and well-manicured property. Inside, a number of small rooms make ideal locations for cocktail receptions, bridal suites, and grooms' rooms, rehearsal dinners, or other occasions. There is even a wine cellar room, perfect for romantic photography. The main space in this manor house serves as a ballroom or banquet space. The ceilings stretch two stories high and, along the top of the wall, slim windows let in natural light. Pendant light fixtures hang from the ceiling, some emitting a warm glow and some shining in dazzling silver. The hardwood floor is smooth and chic and perfect for dancing the night away, no matter how couples want their reception tables arranged.
1705 East offers a private Bridal Suite and Lounge for our brides and their families to prepare for the big day. Our Bridal Suite is an exclusive, lavish space that gives you the opportunity to unwind before the day commences in a peaceful and serene setting. Enjoy an elegant retreat amongst your bridesmaids and loved ones. Our Bridal Suite was designed with the modern touches and southern sophistication of 1705 East in mind.
Services Offered
All-inclusive packages help to ensure couples have everything they need for their big day at 1705 East. To take the stress off of couples, the helpful staff at this venue offer other services, such as setup, cleanup, and even event planning before the wedding day arrives. Guests will love the convenience of onsite parking. Other services offered by this ballroom include:
- Event rentals
- In-house catering
- Liability insurance
- Wireless Internet
Cuisine
This venue provides bartenders to tend an open bar for a couple’s wedding reception or other events. Guests will find a full bar of alcohol options, and couples can create a signature drink to honor their big day. The chefs at this venue, meanwhile, can cook culinary creations in any style, from African cuisine to Indian, from barbecue to Thai dishes, with almost anything in between. For guests with dietary restrictions, the venue offers gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, no pork, vegan, and vegetarian options. These dishes can be served in the following catering styles:
- Buffet
- Cake
- Cocktail reception
- Dessert
- Family style
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Outside cake
- Plated
- Servers
- Stations
Other Services
In addition to ceremonies and receptions, couples can also host their bridal shower, engagement party, or rehearsal dinner at this venue. Rehearsal dinners may involve exclusive venue use, a private room, or a private section of the venue. For any occasion, large or small, the staff at 1705 East offers the following event items:
- Chairs
- Tables
- Plates
- Glassware
- Silverware
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Reviews of 1705 East
Review summary
1705 East, owned by Rocky Top Catering, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The venue is described as beautiful, convenient, and easy, with everything all-in-one. The staff, including Quann and Karlee, are praised for their incredible responsiveness and assistance throughout the planning process. The in-house catering by Rocky Top is also commended for its phenomenal food. The recent updates to the venue, particularly the bar, are mentioned as stunning additions. Overall, reviewers loved 1705 East and would recommend it for a wedding or rehearsal venue.
Professional Network & Endorsements
Kevin and his team are efficient, knowledgeable and very personable. Having an event catered by this team is delish and effortless. I encourage you to speak with Kevin or any of his staff regarding your event or wedding needs.
All Events DJs has provided services for a number of clients at 1705 Prime and we've worked with Rocky Top at countless locations around the Triangle. We have always enjoyed their staff and their food (yum!). The front of 1705 Prime is a great backdrop for Ceremonies. The Cocktail Hour bar space is ideal for entertaining your crowd during photos. The Reception space is wonderful! With their new renovations, the space is perfect for bringing in your own colors and designs to customize this venue to your specific style. There is a great nook for the Photo Booth, a beautiful cake location in front of their glass wine cellar, and a great dance floor space. The venue creates a great experience for guests, especially with the different rooms for entertaining throughout the night. We always look forward to our next event at 1705 Prime!
1705 Prime is such a unique venue! All the comforts of the south, with contemporary elements inside. They really make it easy with a low space rental, and including all of the catering in house. From beginning to end, we enjoy our partnership as their exclusive caterer.
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