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About The Historic Wakefield Barn
Couples planning a Raleigh-Durham wedding will find The Historic Wakefield Barn among the Wake Forest area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers live wedding bands — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The Historic Wakefield Barn
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Wake Forest, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest
- Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Candlewood Suites Wake Forest Raleigh Area
- Tru
- Hampton Inn Raleigh/Town Of Wake Forest
- Sleep Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Raleigh-Durham
How much do wedding venues cost in Raleigh-Durham?
Venue pricing in Raleigh-Durham spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Raleigh-Durham?
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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
- 12617 Old Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
- Where
- Wake Forest · 13 miles north of central Raleigh-Durham
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Live Wedding Bands
- In Raleigh-Durham
- One of 160 wedding venues we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (919) 488-4244
- Website
- Visit site
From The Historic Wakefield Barn's website
“Luxury weddings, events, and experiences. The Historic Wakefield Barn welcomes you.”historicwakefieldbarn.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Outside caterers allowed, Bar service, Getting-ready suites
- Capacity
- Up to 300 guests
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Around Wake Forest
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 13 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 7 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Raleigh, Rolesville, Youngsville
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