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Welcome to the Bus Tour of Chapel Hill's premier event venues! A first-of-its-kind, curated day experience that will showcase the best this southern part of heaven has to offer. From unique venues to incredible vendors, this tour is the perfect way to plan your wedding day in Chapel Hill. So jump on the bus and let's get started!
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Where all roads lead to your dream venue.
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That's a wrap!
Many thanks to all of the venues, sponsors, wedding pros, and attendees who made this a successful inaugural event. Join us for The Wedded Joyride in 2024. Check back for details.
who is this event for?
- Newly engaged couples looking for their dream venue. Have a venue booked already? Come anyway. There will be plenty of amazing vendors and ideas for your inspiration.
- Couples looking for a sweet location for photo session, shower, or a rehearsal dinner
- We believe love is love so ALL couples are welcomed!
Enter to Win Prizes!!
- $1000 towards a wedding Invitation Suite from MINTED
- Tulle & Pearl Bow + Pearl Drop Earrings from @chapelmarketbrides and $500 towards ceremony music from JOHN DOWNING
- $100 gift card to Il Palio Restaurant at SIENA HOTEL and $250 Gift card to OLMAZ JEWELERS
- Couples Massage from HAND & STONE MASSAGE & FACIAL SPA and 1 night stay at SHERATON CHAPEL HILL
- $50 gift card for one of CHAPEL HILL RESTAURANT GROUP's family of restaurants, a Free night AirBNB at The Little Cabin at ROCK QUARRY FARM, and $75 voucher for floral preservation by PRESERVED BY CHELSEA
- Complimentary 1 night stay at ALOFT CHAPEL HILL and a custom backdrop by MOODIE & CO.
To be officially entered: Get your prize card punched at each stop on the tour, then drop it at your last venue.
Prizes will be drawn the following day on Instagram, so follow along! Winners will also be notified by email.
Good luck!
Don't worry if you're running behind, we'll ensure you get back to your starting point!
AGENDA
HOW IT WORKS
At each stop, you'll explore the venue while enjoying small bites and beverages, chat with multiple vendors (think music, photo, catering, bar service, planners, etc.), and ask the questions you have when it comes to booking. Busses will be running continuously, so feel free to hop on and off as you please. We hope you enjoy your tour!
Stops include: The Parlour at Manns Chapel, The Barn of Chapel Hill, Union Grove Farm, Chapel Hill Carriage House, and Rock Quarry Farm
PLEASE REGISTER SO WE MAY ANTICIPATE ACTUAL NUMBERS FOR BUSES AND VENDORS
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM Hop on your last bus to return to your starting Venue
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Arrive to your Starting Venue
12:30 PM - 3:50 PM Visit Other Venues
It's recommended to spend 30-40 minutes at each location to ensure enough time to visit all venues and talk to vendors.
Arriving right at 12 pm will allow you time to tour your starting venue then hop on the bus to visit each location.
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2023 PARTICIPATING VENUES
The Parlour at Manns Chapel
The Parlour is a stunning wedding venue thoughtfully created for the refined, intimate event experience in the beautiful Triangle region of North Carolina. If you don't believe in obligatory invites, and you value knowing everyone at the table- we're with you. If you prefer styled, more creative details over an "audience," then celebrate small with us at The Parlour, where "small" means well-curated, connected, and the mark of meaningfulness.
With a reimagined little white Chapel, Euro-inspired courtyard, and beautifully landscaped grounds, you'll fall in love at first sight. The thoughtful guest list allows you to focus on a highly put-together experience, filling your day with personal touches that leave you and your guests feeling valued and inspired. If this sounds like the perfect way to begin your new life together, then this stop is for you.
Guest Count: max 100
Event Offerings: Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Welcome Suppers, Engagement Parties, Showers, Engagement Photos, Social Events, Corporate Events
Mentions: Our beautifully restored chapel, courtyard, garden/lawn area, Argosy Airstream, and Pew House ceremony location are not to be missed! All tables, chairs, lounge furniture, and many miscellaneous pieces are included in all bookings!
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The Barn at Union Grove Farm is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Chapel Hill. Our post-and-beam barn, vineyards, waterfalls, pond, gardens, and woods provide a picturesque backdrop to create memories that will last a lifetime. Let us bring your vision of the perfect wedding to life for you and your guests and enjoy the tranquility and peacefulness of nature as you tie the knot in our perfect country setting.
Guest Count: max 225
Event Offerings: Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Social Events, Corporate Events
Mentions: Exciting news! Our getting ready cabin and game room are officially complete and ready for use! The cabin is spacious and beautifully designed, with all the amenities you need to get ready in style. And the game room is packed with tons of entertainment options, including arcade games, a foosball table, and more.
Union Grove Farm
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Conveniently located just outside of Chapel Hill our private venue, surrounded by enchanting woods offers an experience you and your guests will never forget. With 23 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, luscious gardens, and serene ponds, the Carriage House offers a picturesque setting for your wedding.
Amenities include a unique balance of nature in a beautiful open-air barn, an outdoor chapel, two separate dressing rooms, putting green, outdoor yard games, a stone outdoor fireplace, tables, chairs, and some wedding decor available.
Guest Count: optimum number 150 max 185
Event Offerings: Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Social Events, Corporate Events
Mentions: Alpacas, llamas, and goats available during cocktail hour for meet and greet with guests. Selfie opportunities!
Chapel Hill Carriage House
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Rock Quarry Farm is the site of an 1890'S homestead with the beauty of a Carolina farm house, outbuildings, barn, and cabin. Life is simple yet gracious with stately oak trees, spacious lawns, and a working farm. The goal of mother and son partners, Camille and Miles Andrews is to create a sustainable farm that preserves it's cultural and natural heritage. We hope you will appreciate and follow the desire to be gentle with the land yet fully enjoy all the Rock Quarry Farm has to offer. Each event we host is unique to you and your guests with a personally detailed approach to your vision.
From our open air barn, the old farmhouse, a woodland fire pit, and small meadow for tying the knot Rock Quarry Farm becomes the ideal rural setting to host your event.
Guest Count: coming soon
Event Offerings: coming soon
Mentions: coming soon
Rock Quarry Farm
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Good question! All of these amazing venues are within 10-20 minutes of each other. You'll be provided a map showing each venue and the distance between locations.
faqs
Contact us if you have other questions!
Will there be a list of all the vendors at each venue?
We'd love it if you did! But, you are welcome to visit any or all venues you'd like, however, you can only be entered into the prize drawing if you visit all 5 locations.
Do I have to go to all 5 venues?
Yes, you certainly can! We do ask that you still register so we can get an accurate count of attendees.
What if I don't want to ride the bus, can I just drive myself?
Didn't feel like enough time at your dream venue? No worries, you are able to connect with that venue directly to set up a private tour to learn more and book the venue.
How long are the bus rides?
Yes! You will receive a list from each venue of all their attending vendors so you can take notes and reach out to who you'd like to book.
What if I want to learn more details about our dream venue?
sponsorship
Special thanks to our sponsors!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN EVENT SPONSOR? CONTACT US : INFO@THEPARLOURCHAPEL.COM
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