TRAVEL
You'll want to fly into the Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
The airport is about 20 minutes from Downtown Raleigh, 25 minutes from our house, and 30 minutes from the venue. We recommend choosing accommodations based on which events you plan to attend – details below to help guide you!
We’re so excited to have you join us for our wedding weekend! We know guests are coming from near and far, and since events are spread across Raleigh and surrounding towns, we wanted to offer a few location-based hotel recommendations to make planning easier. Below you’ll find a mix of vetted hotels, plus a map to help you get a feel for where everything is.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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We weren’t able to reserve formal room blocks – many had high minimums or weren’t offering meaningful discounts + we wanted to give guests more flexibility. Feel free to book wherever works best for you! We also highly recommend checking out Airbnb or VRBO in these areas. If you’re leaning that direction but want a little more context on a neighborhood, please reach out, as we’re happy to help.
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At the final hour, we were able to secure a small discount for our guests at a downtown dual-hotel! We have special booking links for discounted rooms at Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton – both located in the same building. Details below.
1) Tempo by Hilton
Modern, stylish hotel rooms with rooftop bar – trendy, fun, elevated.
Use the dynamic discount link below for 15% off
Book Tempo by Hilton (Discounted)
*be sure to enter the correct dates, as it doesn’t populate automatically.
Code: 3225278
2) Homewood Suites
Spacious suites with kitchenettes + free hot breakfast – casual, comfy.
Use the dynamic discount link below for 15% off
Book Homewood Suites (Discounted)
*be sure to enter the correct dates, as it doesn’t populate automatically.
Code: 560061264
AREAS TO STAY
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
If you’re planning to spend the whole weekend with us, Downtown Raleigh is a great home base. It’s lively and full of great restaurants and bars – perfect if you’re hoping to explore the city or meet us for drinks Friday night.
*transportation will be provided from the wedding venue to the downtown area following the wedding reception on Sunday night
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Discounted Hotels – 15% off when you use the special booking link
1) Tempo by Hilton
Book Tempo by Hilton (Discounted)
*be sure to enter the correct dates, as it doesn’t populate automatically.
Code: 3225278
2) Homewood Suites
Book Homewood Suites (Discounted)
*be sure to enter the correct dates, as it doesn’t populate automatically.
Code: 560061264
Other Hotels (no wedding discount)
RALEIGH MIDTOWN/NORTH HILLS
Just north of downtown, the Midtown/Five Points area is still central to the weekend activities, but is a little quieter and has more of a suburban feel + a Wegmans!
North Hills, a few miles up, has its own character with higher-end hotels and shops – great if you’re looking for something elevated.
*transportation will be provided from the wedding venue to the midtown area following the wedding reception on Sunday night
APEX (CLOSEST CITY TO VENUE)
If you’re just coming in for the wedding day, staying near the venue is a great option. These hotels are in Apex, NC – the closest town to The Bradford, (wedding venue), making for a short and easy drive to and from the ceremony/reception. The area is quiet, scenic, and a little more rural.
Whether you’re turning the weekend into a mini trip or just looking to fill a few hours between events, here’s a list of spots we love—our favorite restaurants, coffee shops, and local things to do around Raleigh and the surrounding areas.
THINGS TO DO
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Things to do
North Carolina Museum of Art (free admission), Neuse River Greenway, Juniper Level Botanic Garden, Drive Shack
Places to eat
La Santa, The Raleigh Times, The Willard, Morgan Street Food Hall, bartaco (North Hills)
Places to drink
The Hibernian (Reece's Fav), Botanical Lounge (Meg's Fav), Raleigh Beer Garden, The Avenue
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Things to do
Visit the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Shopping at The Streets at Southpoint, Boxcar (Barcade)
Places to eat
Guglhuph Bakery & Restaurant, Bull City Burger & Brewery, Durham Food Hall, Mezcalito
Places to drink
Pour Taproom, Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Unscripted Rooftop Patio, Hi-Wire Brewing
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The Mountains 3.5 hrs away
Western North Carolina is beautiful. If you're extending your trip and like outdoorsy things, we highly recommend visiting Asheville, or anything along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Beach 2-4 hrs away
Wilmington is 2 hours away (Wrightsville Beach), and Hatteras is 4 hours away since it's at the end of a cape. November isn’t great for swimming or sunbathing, of course, but mild weather still allows you to hang out or take a walk on the beach!