Friends Farm is a farm with a event barn in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area that couples can use for their weddings. This wooded farm location includes a beautiful rustic barn in the forest with all the appeal of a lodge surrounded by grasses, gardens, and plenty of trees. Couples can find this private venue 25 minutes outside of Greensboro, North Carolina and about 90 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can invite up to 150 guests to celebrate their special occasion at Friends Farm. Upon these 15 acres couples will find numerous locations at which to host their wedding. A Wedding Gazebo decorated with flowing white fabric and twinkling lights. This square gazebo is slightly raised, giving guests the ability to see from any seat unimpeded. There is also an event barn for the couple’s wedding reception. This rustic space has wooden walls and a green roof, blending perfectly with the surrounding forest. An outside covered deck that wraps around the building is the perfect place for a cocktail hour or wedding reception overflow. Inside, large windows look out at the surrounding grounds.

Services Offered

Couples will find many fun and accommodating services for their wedding at this farm. Options such as a dove release and wagon ride for the wedding party set this venue apart from other outdoorsy or rustic wedding locations. There is also a firepit where guests can gather as the celebration winds down. All-inclusive package options make this a great choice for stressed or busy couples as well. Other services offered by Friends Farm include:

• Bridal suite
• Grooms lounge
• Cake
• Cleanup
• In house wedding coordinator
• Event rentals
• In-house catering
• Liability insurance
• Lighting/sound
• Outside vendors
• Parking
• Setup

Cuisine

The chefs at this venue can create a delicious menu for a couple’s wedding day. Depending on the size of the wedding and the preferences of the couple, catering options for big day include:

• Buffet
• Outside cake
• Servers

Other Services

Couples are invited to host their ceremony and reception as this venue, in addition to a rehearsal dinner. The farm also offers elopement packages for couples planning a private big day all to themselves. For any size celebration, the following event items are available for couples to choose:

• Aisle markers
• Aisle runners
• Centerpieces
• Chairs
• Dance floor
• Decor
• Drapery
• Furniture
• Lighting
• Tables
• Linens