The celebration you've been dreaming of
Just 10 miles from downtown Raleigh, our elegant estate and breathtaking ballroom sit on 15 acres of stunning landscapes, offering a serene, unforgettable setting for your special day.
Blending timeless charm with modern sophistication, Donovan Manor offers exquisite indoor and outdoor event spaces, impeccably designed wedding party suites, and unparalleled luxury amenities, setting the stage for your perfect celebration. Every detail is meticulously attended to by our dedicated staff, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Our
Spaces
01 — Grand Ballroom
RECEPTION & CEREMONY | INDOOR
The Grand Ballroom is our signature reception space, offering a refined setting with views of the Rose Garden through a stunning 26-foot window wall. Adjoined through our glass-stacking doors and indoor-outdoor bar, the adjacent outdoor terrace provides an inviting space for guests to enjoy the surrounding nature. With its elegant design, spacious layout, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, the ballroom creates a welcoming and memorable backdrop for your celebration.
Features:
300 Seated guests or 450 cocktail style
Luxury transitional indoor-outdoor bar featuring an uplit quartzite top, framed with antique mirrors
Stacking glass doors that open to our meadowview terrace
Striking 26’ window wall for a grand, light-filled space
Showstopping 3-tier chandeliers, each standing 10’ tall
Acoustic ceiling panels for optimal sound quality
02 — The Infinity Garden
CEREMONY | OUTDOOR
The Infinity Garden offers a breathtaking backdrop for saying “I do.” With over 125 rose bushes, seasonal blooms, and grand trellises, the space is designed for timeless ceremonies, framed by lush hydrangeas and an evergreen view, a perfect start to your forever.
Features:
Luxurious stiletto-approved green artificial turf
Comfortably seats 350 guests
Stained pergolas offering natural shade
Evergreen backdrop for timeless ceremonies
Lush landscaping with 125 rose buses and seasonal flower beds
Seamless access to meadowview terrace
Grand entrance framed by brick columns
03 — Trestle Lounge
MIXED SPACE | INDOOR
The Trestle Lounge, adjacent to the Grand Ballroom, offers stunning views of the historic trestle bridge and the Heritage Oak Tree. Framed by lush greenery, the large windows bring the outdoors in, creating an intimate atmosphere perfect for cocktail hour, or intimate receptions and ceremonies.
Features:
150 Seated guests or 250 cocktail style
Grand 12’ ceilings paired with 10’ tall windows
Coffered ceiling with acoustic paneling for optimal sound quality
Three elegant 60” round glass drum chandeliers
Two 7’ grand leaning mirrors
Intricate crown moulding throughout
04 — The Courtyard
MIXED SPACE | OUTDOOR
Nestled between the Main House and Feore Hall, The Courtyard is the perfect al fresco spot for cocktail hour or intimate celebration. With 15 acres of scenic beauty surrounding our most popular outdoor cocktail hour space, it offers a relaxed yet elegant setting with a built-in bar and stunning views of the wetlands and Trestle Bridge.
Features:
3600 square feet
150 seated guests or 450 cocktail style
Built-in bar with leathered granite countertop
View of the heritage oak tree
Herringbone brick pavers