Wedding Packages & Venue Info
- 15 miles from downtown Raleigh
- 2 miles from historic downtown Apex
- Less than 1 mile from Highway 64
Our venue can host up to 300 guests comfortably. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we have flexible spaces to suit your needs.
We offer four distinct ceremony spaces:
The Courtyard: Features a cobblestone aisle and lush greenery
Pond View: Overlooks our serene pond with the manor as your backdrop
The Tent: Perfect for all seasons with market lighting and rain protection
The Oak Tree: An intimate setting in front of our historic homestead
Our North Carolina wedding venue only hosts one wedding per day.
Yes, we are fully legal and carry venue liability insurance.
Absolutely! Your furry family members are welcome to be part of your special day.
Our site fee includes:
- Bridal and groom’s suites
- Tables and chairs
- Setup and cleanup
- Lighting
- Mandatory valet parking
- Wireless internet
- Use of our ceremony and reception spaces
Absolutely! The Oaks has extensive experience hosting traditional South Asian and Hindu celebrations. Our sprawling grounds and versatile spaces accommodate:
- Grand baraat processions with ample space for horses, dhol players, and dancing
- Multiple mandap locations, both covered and open-air
- Sacred fire ceremonies with proper safety measures
- Large guest counts up to 300 people
How do you support traditional ceremony elements?
Our venue offers:
- Flexible spaces for haldi and mehndi ceremonies
- Spacious getting-ready suites for multiple outfit changes
- Dedicated areas for traditional catering setup
- Power distribution for extensive lighting needs
- Multiple ceremony locations for various pujas
- Climate-controlled tent options for comfort year-round
- Experienced staff familiar with Hindu wedding traditions
Note: Additional time for elaborate mandap and decor setup requires purchasing additional rental hours.
What about catering and vendors?
We welcome:
- Cultural decoration teams
- Traditional musicians and performers
- Specialty lighting vendors
- Professional mandap companies
- Cultural wedding planners
All catering must be selected from our approved vendor list, which includes South Asian catering options.
Wedding Planning & Coordination
We welcome outside vendors for most services and can also recommend our trusted partner vendors who are familiar with our venue. Catering must be selected from our approved vendor list.
Yes, all our ceremony locations include electricity.
We have a gorgeous Plan B and your guests can comfortably fit inside our enclosed Tented Pavilion.
Parking & Accessibility
We offer:
- Mandatory valet service (required by Town permits)
- Full wheelchair accessibility
- Convenient vendor loading areas
Alcohol service must be provided by a licensed caterer or bartending service from our approved vendor list. Self-service alcohol is not permitted.
Pricing & Availability
For pricing purposes, our rates are as follows:
Regular Season (March-June, August-December):
- Friday: $8,400
- Saturday: $10,400
- Sunday: $7,400
- Monday-Thursday (non-holiday): $6,000
Off-Season Discount (January, February, and July):
- Friday: $6,000
- Saturday: $7,000
- Sunday: $5,000
Additional time is billed at $400 per hour and must be arranged in advance.
Sundays on holiday weekends are subject to Saturday rates (Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year’s Eve & Day, Easter, etc.)
- Peak season reception: Starting at $8,000
- Off-peak season reception: Starting at $5,000
- Woman-owned business
- 11 pastoral acres of maintained grounds
- Historic manor house with modern amenities
- Multiple outdoor and indoor spaces
- 1,000-square-foot veranda
- One-acre pond
- Rustic barn
- Beautiful photo opportunities throughout
Take the Next Step
Ready to talk to the The Oaks at Salem team about your wedding day? The next step is to schedule a tour. We’d love to hear about your vision and share more details about what we offer. Have questions? Our staff is here to help guide you through the process.
North Carolina Wedding Planning
The Oaks at Salem is located at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC—just 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh.
Raleigh couples appreciate the quick drive to an 11-acre private estate with four distinct ceremony spaces, a tented reception pavilion, and a historic manor house.
As a wedding venue in Raleigh, NC, The Oaks offers the peaceful garden setting and natural beauty couples want without requiring guests to travel far from the city.
Located at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC, The Oaks at Salem sits about 20 minutes from Raleigh.
As an outdoor wedding venue in Raleigh, NC, The Oaks provides couples with a choice of four ceremony sites—including a serene pondside backdrop, a cobblestone courtyard, and vows under the majestic oak tree.
With 11 acres of manicured grounds and a weather-friendly tented pavilion, outdoor celebrations feel effortless, rain or shine.
Absolutely. The Oaks at Salem is at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC—about 20 minutes from Raleigh.
Our 11-acre estate was designed with garden celebrations in mind, featuring lush greenery, a peaceful pond, blooming landscapes, and an oak tree cathedral for vows.
Raleigh couples choose The Oaks as a garden wedding venue in Raleigh, NC, because the natural beauty requires minimal décor while still creating that romantic, elevated atmosphere.
The Oaks at Salem sits at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC—just 20 minutes from Durham.
That proximity makes it easy for Durham couples and their guests to enjoy a private estate celebration without the stress of long-distance travel.
As a Durham wedding venue, The Oaks offers the exclusive one-wedding-per-day experience, historic manor house, and naturally flowing indoor-outdoor spaces that make the entire day feel seamless.
Yes, The Oaks at Salem is located at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC, about 20 minutes from Durham.
Durham couples love our four outdoor ceremony options, including the pondside ceremony site, oak tree cathedral, and cobblestone courtyard.
As an outdoor wedding venue in Durham, NC, The Oaks provides the garden beauty and fresh air couples want, plus a covered tented pavilion that ensures your celebration continues comfortably no matter the forecast.
Definitely. The Oaks at Salem is at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC—just 20 minutes from Raleigh and centrally located in the Research Triangle.
Couples searching for places to get married in Raleigh, NC, choose The Oaks for the historic 11-acre estate, multiple ceremony sites, a tented reception pavilion with market lights, and the peace of mind that comes with hosting one wedding per day.
Everything from getting ready to the last dance happens in one beautiful location.
Of course! The Oaks at Salem is located at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC, about 30 minutes from Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill couples appreciate the short scenic drive to a private garden estate with a historic manor house, a serene pond, and four ceremony spaces to choose from.
Our Chapel Hill, NC, wedding venue offers the Southern charm and natural beauty that couples dream about, with the convenience of being centrally located in the Triangle area.
Absolutely. The Oaks at Salem sits at 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC—just 20 minutes from Durham. Our white-tented reception pavilion features market lights, elegant chandeliers, and space for up to 300 guests.
Durham couples choose The Oaks as a Durham wedding reception venue because ceremony and reception spaces flow naturally together on one estate, eliminating the need for guests to travel between locations and creating a seamless celebration from vows to dancing.
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