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About Hartwell
Based in Raleigh, Hartwell works with couples planning weddings throughout Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Heights House Hotel and Junction West. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Planning a live wedding band in Raleigh-Durham
How much does a live wedding band cost in Raleigh-Durham?
Live bands in Raleigh-Durham commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Hartwell
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Heights House Hotel | 0.3 mi |
| Junction West | 0.3 mi |
| Union Hall | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Hartwell to each venue listed on Lazo.
Raleigh-Durham weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° | 32° | 21% | 4:46 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Feb | 56° | 34° | 21% | 5:21 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Mar | 63° | 40° | 23% | 6:48 PM | 7:22 PM |
| Apr | 73° | 49° | 20% | 7:13 PM | 7:48 PM |
| May | 80° | 58° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 66° | 23% | 7:54 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 70° | 24% | 7:53 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 69° | 23% | 7:29 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 63° | 19% | 6:47 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 50° | 16% | 6:04 PM | 6:38 PM |
| Nov | 63° | 40° | 17% | 4:30 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 55° | 34° | 19% | 4:22 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Raleigh Durham International Airport (11.2 mi from Raleigh-Durham). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Raleigh-Durham.
Getting to Raleigh-Durham
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | 56 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| PGV Pitt-Greenville Airport | 71 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Richmond | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Virginia Beach | 166 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Washington DC | 233 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Raleigh-Durham; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 620 W South St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
- Where
- Raleigh · central Raleigh-Durham
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Raleigh-Durham
- One of 66 live wedding bands we list · 21 within 3 miles
- Website
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From Hartwell's website
“Hartwell is a maker's market, private event venue, and community space in a historic, family owned building in Downtown Raleigh. Enjoy a cold beverage from our bar on our rooftop deck or host your next event with us!”hartwellraleigh.com
- Services they list
- Cocktail hour sets
- Prices on their site
- From $5 per guest
Read from hartwellraleigh.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Hartwell before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Raleigh
- Nearest venue
- Heights House Hotel, 0.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 43 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 21 within 3 mi, 28 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 81 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Garner, Cary
Distances are straight-line from Hartwell; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Raleigh-Durham.
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