JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

Indoor and outdoor spaces, BYO, Valet parking

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Starting at $2,711 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $2k for 50 Guests
Starting at $2k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 400

Starting price

$2K to start

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Indoor / Outdoor

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University Overview

Nestled on North Carolina State University’s sprawling campus, the JC Raulston Arboretum provides soon-to-be-wed couples with a versatile and decidedly charming venue. Say your “I do’s” in the Klein-Pringle White Garden, a classic outdoor space where you can say your “I do’s” beneath a white arbor or gazebo surrounded by blooming white flowers and a lush green lawn. Channel a sense of timeless romance at the Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden, with its stone terrace, iron arbors, and over 3,000 blooms during peak seasons. The A.E. Finley Rooftop Terrace provides a dramatic open-air reception space complete with moody lighting and fragrant plants. These are only some of the many garden spaces available for your big day! Prefer an indoor celebration? No problem! The JC Raulston Arboretum boasts expansive auditoriums for reception dinners, all with gorgeous garden views and opening up to the beautiful south terrace. Combining sophistication with natural beauty, the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University is sure to please couples and guests alike!

Venue Notes

The rental fee ranges from $190 to $265 an hour for a reception or ceremony depending on amount of guests and if it will be indoor, outdoor, or both. Please inquire with venue for additional options.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Kitchen for prep only
Large parking lot
Reception tables and chairs provided
Venue set up and clean up

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors only- Approved outside caterer allowed- BYO alcohol- Music must end by 11:00PM- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Smoking in designated areas only