FAQ

Yes, the venue offers ample parking for you and your guests. We have 90 paved spaces plus overflow parking in the driveway and grass. We ask that all cars are removed at the completion of the event. If overnight parking is required, cars must be removed by 10am the next day or will be subject to being towed.

Wedding party access starts at 10 am. Your vendors can come in to begin set-up starting at 12 pm. If additional time is needed for set-up, or getting ready, additional hours can be added in advance and may require an additional fee.

No, we require that you use our in-house caterer, Donovan’s Dish, for your event. Donovan’s Dish is an award-winning catering company with menus and service that are the best around! Cakes and other dessert items are welcome from other licensed bakers.

Please inquire with us online if your event requires a traditional Indian caterer.

Included in our Wedding Package are two beautiful, spacious, and fully separate dressing suites that our couples may use for getting ready on the wedding day. We also have a separate ADA private dressing suite with wheelchair lift available upon request.

Wedding party access to the Main House and suites begins at 10 am. Additional hours for earlier access can be added upon request for a fee.

The Main House can accommodate intimate groups of up to 50, the Trestle Lounge can accommodate 300 standing and 110 seated, and the Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 299 guests seated and 440 standing.

We also have beautiful outdoor spaces with an indoor/outdoor bar connecting the spaces to allow for even more seating. Outdoor space can be tented to accommodate larger groups.

Yes! And you will thank us for it! At the minimum we require a day-of coordinator. We do not have an exclusive list and are happy to welcome anyone in. However, they must be a legitimate planner, not a wedding guest. We require they sign our planner’s agreement and submit a COI.

You must use Donovan’s Dish for your catering and Donovan Manor for your bar. We have an exclusive list for your essential rentals and florals. For your convenience, we have also included in your rental packet a list of our preferred vendors for other categories, such as photographers, transportation, officiants, etc., but for those categories, you may choose a vendor outside of our list if desired.

We provide tables and chairs for 175 guests, but you will rent your linens, plates, glassware, and flatware. We want you to be able to customize your event to fit your style and vision, and renting the tabletop items is a fun part of the planning process! We will connect you with our preferred event rental company so you can set up your showroom appointment to choose your tabletop rentals.

While many clients choose to incorporate a dance floor into their design, renting one is not required.

Events conclude at 11 pm, and vendors have until 12 am for breakdown and cleanup.

One of the perks of Donovan Manor is the peaceful and spacious surroundings while being just 12 miles from downtown Raleigh. There are many hotels to choose from for your hotel blocks in Fuquay-Varina, Raleigh, Cary, and Holly Springs. We are happy to share our list of recommended hotels listed by distance at your request.

Yes, a pre-arranged, one-hour ceremony rehearsal is included in the venue rental. Rehearsals generally occur at 11 am the day before the wedding. Please contact your venue representative if you’d like to inquire about a different time.

Donovan Manor offers a variety of wonderful ceremony and reception options, both outdoors and indoors, so nothing needs to be sacrificed in the case of inclement weather.

We are so happy you’d like to host your special day at Donovan Manor, and we can’t wait to work with you! Please reach out to us to inquire about the availability of your event date. To secure your date, we require a signed contract and a paid retainer. We look forward to hearing from you!