raleigh's most romantic wedding venue
As Raleigh's premier venue known for it's stunning ambiance and unmatched service, The Maxwell is a versatile and minimalist space for couples seeking sophisticated simplicity. We're located minutes away from downtown Raleigh's best hotels and amenities. From our serene outdoor patio to our striking Great Room featuring dramatic chandeliers and abundant natural light, The Maxwell is a timeless setting to celebrate with your loved ones.
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We include key wedding amenities such as onsite parking, outdoor string lights, a large lawn and patio, diamond back chairs, tables, wooden bars, and dressing suite. Your investment includes twelve hours of access to the property to allow ample time to get ready, set up, and take photos.
The romantic atmosphere is enhanced by copper gas lanterns, a 15' fireplace, herringbone oak wood accent wall, white washed brick, abundant natural light, and soaring 18' ceilings. The venue's old world charm and modern designs create an inviting space with unlimited possibilities for your day.
The Maxwell was thoughtfully designed to allow for the best possible flow for a wedding. The new venue was built intentionally for weddings and events. We offer multiple spaces to perfectly house all parts of your celebration including ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
Service is our top priority. Our goal is that your experience is enjoyable from start to finish. We allow unlimited communication and visits to the property during your planning process. We also provide easy to use guides and check lists to help you with your plans.
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We're located less than four miles from Downtown Raleigh with proximity to nearby hotels, restaurants, and activities for out of town guests to enjoy. Our 4.5 acre property is quietly tucked away at the end of a private street.
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Rain, shine, summer heat or winter chill, weddings at The Maxwell are covered. With your choice of two large temperature controlled indoor spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception you can be sure that your guests will be comfortable!
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your wedding day at The Maxwell
Begin your day in our spacious dressing suite. Enjoy complimentary champagne and coffee while you relax with your closest family and friends before the excitement begins. Our suite features a private restroom, large vanity table, extra outlets, dress racks, and cozy seating.
As guests arrive they are greeted by the warm glow of our French Quarter gas lanterns and welcomed in to your ceremony. A number of dreamy ceremony locations are available, including our lush lawn for those who want to wed outdoors or in front our 15' fire place in The Great Room.
After vows are exchanged and you head off to take pictures, guests proceed to the open air patio or the Lounge for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Our luxurious wooden bars may be set up outside or inside allowing guests to mingle under the string lights or in a temperature controlled space.
When the reception begins, two sets of double doors open to the Great Room where guests are invited in for dinner. Dance the night away with your loved ones under the glimmer of our statement chandeliers. The room's versatility allows for endless design possibilities + accommodates up to 290.
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Rental rates allow for private access to the property and use of all our furniture and amenities. Rental rates are based on dates and range from $4,500 - $9.800. Dates are subject to additional beverage minimums ranging from $2,500 - $4,000.
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From the moment we booked our date to the last dance of the evening, we felt truly supported and cherished by everyone at the venue. Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, thanks to The Maxwell and its extraordinary team. If you're looking for a luxury wedding venue that will exceed your every expectation and leave you with memories to last a lifetime, look no further than The Maxwell. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our day absolutely perfect.
matt = Luke
March 2024
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I cannot say enough good things about the staff and venue. First of all, the property is breathtaking. You could not bring in a single decoration and still have a lovely event. Second of all, the staff was absolutely incredible. The bar staff was incredibly kind and always had a smile on their face. I will sing the praises of this team and venue for as long as I can. It was genuinely the best!
Madison + Austin
june 2024
My wedding was perfect and a big part of that is owed to the Maxwell team. They were always quick to respond to any emails/calls, were super detailed in all of our meetings and were very hands on and attentive on the day of the wedding. I felt very confident that everything would run smoothly with them on my side. The venue is absolutely beautiful. We loved the two different large event rooms and the option to host portions of the event outside if we wanted. I would recommend the Maxwell to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue!
jenna + evan
July 2024
If you want the wedding of your dreams and the staff to meet those expectations, get married at the Maxwell. The venue is gorgeous and is extremely customizable to fit everyone’s taste. Beyond the venue itself, the staff who work there are the absolute best. You can tell the team treat this as more than a job. The Maxwell is clean, efficient and offers a plethora of marriage/reception options. It’s also absolutely stunning! Can’t recommend the venue and the staff enough.
lauren + charlie
may 2024
“The Maxwell is such a beautiful venue! We hosted our pre-wedding event there, and the team helped us execute such an incredible evening! There was not a single moment where we felt worried or concerned with how their services were going, thanks to their wonderful team! We had an absolute blast kicking off our pre-wedding event at The Maxwell, and we couldn't have imagined a better way to celebrate.”
sanda & alan
November 2023
The Maxwell is the absolute best wedding venue! My husband and I looked at quite a few wedding venues before choosing The Maxwell. We loved the venue from the moment we saw it and couldn’t be more happy with our choice. We loved how the venue had everything we needed in one area. It has the perfect outdoor setting, a great room for cocktail hour, and the best reception room. The women who work at The Maxwell were also why we chose this venue. They are amazing and were always available to answer any questions! We wish we would relive our wedding day there every weekend!
lindsay + tyler June 2024
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There is no substitute for experiencing this stunning venue in person. We would love to meet you! To arrange a tour or receive more information, please use this form. Once we receive your inquiry, you'll be contacted within 24 hours. Our touring hours are by appointment only. To honor the privacy of our couples and event hosts, we do not offer tours on event days.
