Ranging from industrial to rustic, the Raleigh, NC area has all kinds of wedding venue styles. If you are a creative bride or groom that knows exactly what you want your wedding to look like, it may be hard to find the perfect wedding venue that offers the versatility you need. If you are in this situation, I’d recommend finding a “blank slate” venue. By this I mean – find a space that has a bright and airy feel that you can totally make your own. Keep reading to hear about my top three favorite “blank slate” wedding venues in NC Triangle Region. 

The Upchurch Wedding Venue – 20 min from Raleigh

Located just 20 minutes outside of Raleigh, this sprawling estate is perfect for any couple that wants to totally customize their wedding design. This Apex, NC venue not only has a gorgeous outdoor space, but it also have a bright white reception hall filled with windows for natural light to pour in. With high ceilings, open space, and a clean, bright look, this venue can truly be transformed into any vibe your heart desires. 

Chatham Station Wedding Venue – 15 min from Raleigh

Tucked away in Cary’s adorable (and growing) downtown area, Chatham station is becoming a very popular wedding venue. Located just 15 minutes away from Raleigh, this venue is smaller, but still offers a lot of versatility to make it your own! The space has a bright and airy feel with tasteful brick accents. And, if you want even more natural light to come in,  you can open the many sliding garage doors along the side of the venue to expose an adorable patio for your guests. 

The Birdie Ballroom Wedding Venue – 35 min from Raleigh

This brand new venue located in Clayton, NC is about a 35 minute drive from Raleigh. The Birdie Ballroom is guaranteed to be the Triangle’s next premier event space. It has windows on every wall to let in plenty of natural light and show sprawling views of the golf course and landscaping. Consider a stunning floral arrangement on the grand fireplace mantel, or greenery and twinkly lights through the chandeliers in the high ceilings. The world is your oyster with this stunning new venue!