01 — Up to 200 guests
The Ceremony Lawn
A manicured lawn between the farmhouse and the pond, framed by tall pines — say your vows with the water glittering behind you.
Welcome to Cedar Cove
A private pond, wide green lawns and tall pines in every direction.
Cedar Cove is an affordable wedding venue near Raleigh, NC, tucked deep in the trees. Our estate offers three distinctive settings for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and private celebrations. Every detail is shaped around your vision — and every view is unforgettable.
Our estate is in Zebulon, about 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh.
The Grounds
Everything in one quiet place
Enter through our private gate off Debnam Road and follow the winding drive through the pines to the pond.
Ceremony Lawn
Vows beside the pond
Tent Reception
Dinner & dancing
The Suite
Getting-ready space
The Pond
Cocktails & portraits
Guest Parking
On-site, steps away
Overflow Parking
Near the entrance gate
Three settings · one estate
Find your perfect place
02 — Up to 200 guests
The Tent Reception
A sailcloth tent set at the forest's edge, glowing with string lights for dinner, toasts and dancing late into the night.
03 — Up to 80 guests
The Pondside
A private spring-fed pond made for cocktail hour, sunset portraits and intimate gatherings.
Why couples choose us
An entire estate, just for you
Exclusive use
One wedding per day — the grounds are yours alone.
All-season spaces
A tented reception area and covered spaces for every forecast.
Getting-ready suites
A private suite on site for getting ready and catching your breath.
Trusted vendors
A curated list of caterers, florists and photographers who know the cove.
“Saying our vows with the pond behind us — every guest still talks about it.”
Emma & James · Married at Cedar Cove
Good to know
- How far is Cedar Cove from Raleigh?
- Cedar Cove is in Zebulon, NC, about 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh.
- How many guests can Cedar Cove host?
- Up to 200 guests for a ceremony on the lawn or a reception under the sailcloth tent, and up to 80 guests pondside.
- What does a wedding at Cedar Cove cost?
- Ceremony & Reception from $2,000 on a weekday, $3,000 Friday or Sunday, and $4,000 on Saturday, before tax. Suggested introductory rates, subject to confirmation.