Introducing Our New Elopement Experience

Skip the Courthouse, Come to Our Steps

Eloping near Downtown Raleigh has never felt more romantic or more refined. Couples who want something simple yet beautiful now have a new way to say their vows without settling for a courthouse backdrop. Our new elopement experience invites you to exchange your “I do’s” on the front steps of Donovan Manor, surrounded by the charm and elegance of the estate.

A Beautiful Beginning

Eloping near Downtown Raleigh should feel intentional, romantic, and unforgettable. At Donovan Manor near Raleigh, our all-inclusive elopement experience lets you skip the courthouse and begin your marriage inside a space made for real moments and refined beauty. Starting at 1,800 dollars, you get the setting couples dream about without the stress or formality of a traditional wedding. Donovan Manor near Raleigh gives you an estate backdrop, thoughtful details, and an atmosphere that feels both effortless and elevated so you can start your forever in a place worthy of the moment.

A Romantic Setting Designed for Intimacy

Your 45-minute ceremony time slot takes place inside the Sun Room, a bright and welcoming space that feels warm, polished, and intentionally crafted for intimate ceremonies. With natural light, subtle garden scenery, and the gentle charm of the Manor around you, your elopement becomes a moment you will want to remember for years.

A Celebration to Savor

After your ceremony, you’ll step into a one-hour, cocktail-style reception that feels effortless and celebratory. Enjoy a charming cake cutting, a champagne toast, and a beautifully prepared charcuterie tray as you and your guests gather in either the Trestle Lounge or the Grand Ballroom. It’s an intimate, elevated way to savor the moment, just enough celebration to make it feel special, without overwhelming the simplicity you came for.

What’s Included in the All Inclusive Experience

Our elopement offering at Donovan Manor near Raleigh is designed to be effortless. Everything you need for a beautiful, polished ceremony is included, so you can relax and simply enjoy the moment.

Your experience includes:
• 15-minute ceremony in our Sun Room, adorned with elegant florals
• Bouquet Bar with three distinct styles to borrow for your ceremony and photos
• Professional photography across iconic estate settings including the Sun Room, front steps, and spiral staircase
• 20 edited images delivered in a curated online gallery
• One-hour cocktail-style reception with cake cutting, champagne toast, and a charcuterie tray in either our Trestle Lounge or Grand Ballroom
• Professional officiant to lead your ceremony and sign your marriage license
• Onsite parking for you and all 8 guests

Why Couples Are Choosing This Experience

Couples aren’t opting for elopements because they want less. They’re choosing them because they want the moments that matter most. Donovan Manor near Raleigh lets you have an intimate, meaningful ceremony surrounded by beauty, without the planning timeline or the pressure of a full wedding day.

You get the luxury of an estate.
The ease of an elopement.
And the photos that look like you planned this for months.

Your Forever Starts Here

If you’ve been imagining a wedding day that feels personal, beautiful, and completely stress free, our Elopement Experience at Donovan Manor near Raleigh is exactly that. We can’t wait to meet you at our steps.

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Photography: Gold and Sage

Florals: Flowers by Kyle