The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $21,500 for off-peak dates, and $22,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Be welcomed into the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in North Carolina and experience breathtaking views, stunning, art-filled interiors, exquisite dining and indulgent spa treatments in a setting where art, nature and wellness beautifully come together. As one of the most romantic and tranquil wedding venues near Raleigh, North Carolina, The Umstead Hotel and Spa features elegantly appointed function space, luxury suites and gourmet catering to ensure a wedding celebration and honeymoon to remember. 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.

Seated guest capacity

  • 100-200

Venue type

  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC 27513

Our event spaces

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Ballroom & Terrace

The Perfect Wedding

The property’s expansive and stunning landscaped lawn is a natural choice for an elegant outdoor wedding. 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. Inside, the walls of our Grand Ballroom easily shift to accommodate parties of any size and is filled with an abundance of natural light streaming in through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

4,015

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

With individual attention and a picturesque setting, our dedicated and experienced staff works closely with you to help bring your dream wedding to life. From the moment you arrive for your wedding until you depart, The Umstead Hotel and Spa surrounds you in a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

Available services that can be provided by The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Valet - free

Accommodations

  • Room blocks offered

Reviews

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5.0 (1 review)

  • The Umstead team is extraordinary

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    •Curated Events•5 months ago

    I've worked with The Umstead's wedding & events team for over eight years, and they truly are the gold standard of excellence in the Triangle area. They are courteous, communicative, kind, professional, and well-versed in every aspect of a high-level wedding or event. Kayla and Haley are so kind and prompt in their communication, so collaborative in their approach to event planning, and so dedicated to the success of each event they host. I am always thrilled when our teams get to work together, because from the first client introduction through the fast-paced day of setup, execution and wrap-up, The Umstead's team is truly a joy to know and work with.

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