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Donovan Manor

Wedding venue in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

About Donovan Manor

Donovan Manor is a private 15-acre estate near Raleigh, with a restored main house, expansive grounds, oak trees, wetlands, a creek and a railroad trestle. Its indoor and outdoor spaces support ceremonies, receptions and cocktail gatherings. The Grand Ballroom serves as a reception and ceremony space, while the Infinity Garden is designated for ceremonies; the Trestle Lounge can host intimate ceremonies and receptions. The Courtyard and Meadow View Terrace offer outdoor gathering areas, and the Manor House has separate suites for wedding parties. The venue provides exclusive in-house catering through Donovan’s Dish, with Southern-influenced menus available as stations, buffets or plated meals, and in-house bar service. Full-day rentals include exclusive access, tables and chairs for up to 175 guests, select furnishings and a one-hour rehearsal. Planning coordination is required, and overnight guest accommodations are not documented on the property.

The facts

Guests
20–650 guests
Price
$5,000–$16,000
Pricing note
Single-day wedding venue rental: Monday–Thursday $5,000; Friday $6,500–$11,000; Saturday $10,000–$16,000; Sunday $6,000–$10,000. A beverage minimum applies to weekend events. Food, beverages, planning, florals and tabletop rentals are separate. Elopement package: $2,200 for one couple and up to eight guests; this is a package price, not a venue-rental amount.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place
Estate · Garden
Last updated
November 2026

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  • Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
  • Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

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