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  • weddings at fearrington - Full-Service Weddings in a Storybook Setting

    Nestled in the heart of the North Carolina countryside, Fearrington Village offers a romantic, all-inclusive wedding experience unlike any other. Our full-service wedding planning team makes every detail seamless—from your initial venue tour to the walk down the aisle. With an on-site wedding director, cake designer, and a celebrated culinary team, we provide expert guidance and hospitality at every step. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a full wedding weekend, our personalized approach ensures your celebration is as effortless as it is unforgettable.

    WEDDINGS AT FEARRINGTON VILLAGE - EXCEPTIONAL AND SO YOU!

    “I have nothing but amazing things to say about Fearrington. Every part of the village feels like a fairytale, it’s full of life and color. The Fearrington team is absolutely OUTSTANDING, they truly have it down to a science. Gilda, Fearrington’s event planner, is a machine. I’ve never seen one human manage to be in so many places at once. She is all business but cool, calm and collected at the same time. ” -Fearrington Newlyweds

    Ceremony & Reception Venues for Every Vision

    Whether you're dreaming of a garden ceremony, a cozy winter fireplace moment, or a rustic-elegant barn reception, Fearrington Village offers a versatile collection of venues to bring your wedding to life. Host your ceremony year-round in our blooming gardens or under the warmth of the Garden Terrace fireplace. Celebrate with an intimate gathering at The Fearrington House, a fresh-air event on the Garden Terrace, or a grand celebration in our beautifully restored Barn.

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    CEREMONY VENUES
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    RECEPTION VENUES

    PLAN YOUR DREAM WEDDING

    Whether you're envisioning a garden ceremony at golden hour or a candlelit reception in one of our historic venues, Fearrington provides the expertise, elegance, and warmth to bring your vision to life. Start planning your wedding at Fearrington Village today.

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    1) MEET WITH GILDA

    Plan your gatherings & celebrations from engagements to send-offs.

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    2) PLAN YOUR MEAL

    Casual family style to formal plated meals – breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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    3) CHOOSE YOUR DRINKS

    Wine, beer, mixed drinks, mocktails, non-alcoholic options.

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    4) CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAKE

    Cake flavors, soaks, icing, decorations, gluten-free, classic to modern.

    MEET YOUR TEAM

    Gilda McDaniel

    FEARRINGTON WEDDING PLANNER

    With over two decades at Fearrington Village, Weddings Director Gilda McDaniel brings warmth, creativity, and calm expertise to every celebration. Known for her eye for detail and genuine care, she helps couples feel relaxed and fully present as their dream day unfolds seamlessly.

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    John Tate

    BANQUET & EVENTS CHEF

    Local chef John Tate started his fine dining career as a banquet cook at The Umstead Hotel in Cary. He spent fifteen years training under chef Jim Anile, first at the Siena Hotel’s Il Paleo Restaurant in Chapel Hill, then at Revolution Restaurant and L’Uva Enoteca in Durham. Chef Tate started working at Fearrington House in 2014 as Banquet Sous Chef, and now heads the weddings and special events catering department as Banquet & Events Chef.

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    Kara Millard

    CAKE DESIGNER

    Kara’s Dad started teaching her to cook pancakes when she was two, sparking a long love affair with all things bread, chocolate, and pastry. She graduated from Johnson and Wales with a Bachelor’s in Baking and Pastry Arts in 2021 and has worked at Fearrington since. Unlike many cake designers, she started in cake first, and then discovered a love of art second; paint is her favorite art medium. Kara thinks of cakes as delicious art pieces.

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    Troy Revell

    WINE & BEER DIRECTOR

    Troy comes back to Fearrington as Wine & Beer Director after a brief stint here in 2019. He is a Certified Sommelier and has run Wine Spectator award-winning wine programs all around the Triangle, including at Bin 54 Steak & Cellar and at the Umstead Hotel & Spa. Troy works with staff to build a positive environment where guests can feel comfortable and well taken care of. His love of food, wine, and people is the driving force in his career.

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    HEAR FROM OUR NEWLYWEDS

    At Fearrington Village, every wedding feels like a storybook brought to life—where couples can truly savor the magic of their day. Nestled among blooming gardens and charming village lanes, each celebration reflects the couple’s unique style and spirit. From intimate ceremonies beneath the willow trees to elegant receptions in our timeless venues, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create moments that linger long after the last toast. Couples often describe their Fearrington wedding as effortless, personal, and deeply romantic—an experience where all they had to do was be present and fall in love all over again.

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    "We honestly can’t thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect — it will forever be one of the happiest days of our lives.. If we had to redo our wedding 10 million times, it would be exactly the same — every single detail was flawless!


    We are so grateful for your dedication, passion, and talent. You not only brought our deam wedding to life, but made us feel supported, understood, and celebrated every step of the way.

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    "Fearrington takes care of just about everything which makes the planning process so much easier - from cake to food and drink. 

    My guests raved that it was the best reception food they've had by a long shot. Fearrington really made my fairytale wedding come true and they were lovely to work with the entire way. I'll be making trips back for years to come, it is such a special place!

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    "The thing that struck me most were the gorgeous gardens. To me they felt like the perfect combination of wonderfully wild and natural, but tamed and refined.

    Gilda made us feel extremely well taken care of and we knew that they would work with us to make the day special. And last, but certainly not least, I have a bit of an obsession with cows so it felt like fate when I found out about the Fearrington belties.

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    "I had visited Fearrington on a number of times for sorority formals and work Christmas parties, and knew of the delicious food, superb service, and elegant setting that Fearrington offered.

    I called Gilda on a Wednesday and made plans for Matthew, my parents, and me to meet with her on Sunday. Gilda made it very easy to envision our wedding and ensured us that everything would go flawlessly – this is a promise that Gilda and her whole team kept.

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    "Aside from being an absolutely gorgeous and comfortable-but-still-classy venue, we knew we needed a place that offered a wonderful on-site team who could manage the unique demands of our day.

    Gilda wonderfully managed the day-of craziness. Getting married at Fearrington allowed us to be fully present on our day, which is such a profound gift.

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    "I have nothing but amazing things to say about Fearrington.

    Every part of the village feels like a fairytale, it's full of life and color. The Fearrington team is absolutely OUTSTANDING, they truly have it down to a science. Gilda, Fearrington's event planner, is a machine. I've never seen one human manage to be in so many places at once. She is all business but cool, calm and collected at the same time.

    A bride in a white dress and a groom in a blue suit walk hand in hand, smiling, under string lights at night, surrounded by guests holding sparklers.

    "The whole weekend was so fun, beautiful, and perfect, that I cannot imagine their wedding any other way.

    Gilda thinks of everything and seems to be in multiple places all at the same time.  The food was amazing and every staff member was incredibly helpful and professional.

    ready to take the next step?

    We believe your wedding day should feel as effortless as it is unforgettable. From the first planning meeting to the final toast, our experienced in-house team handles every detail—so you can simply relax, be present, and soak in every beautiful moment. With stunning venues, award-winning cuisine, and seamless coordination, your day unfolds naturally and joyfully. All you have to do is say “I do”—we’ll take care of the rest!

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