With 53 guest rooms, elegant food and beverage, and mid-century design by acclaimed firm Commune, The Durham Hotel is the perfect downtown Durham venue for wedding weekend events, dining, and lodging for friends and family. As an independently owned and operated hotel, we are committed to personal service and have partnerships with local makers, farmers, and artisans. This, along with a central location walking distance to all downtown attractions and convenient to Duke University, means partnering with us to throw a unique Durham wedding is easy. Our private dining room, penthouse suite and private terrace, restaurant, and rooftop lounge are available for any size party for rehearsal dinners, receptions, private brunches, showers, and photo shoots.
Host a daytime ceremony on our roof, before moving downstairs to our first-floor restaurant for cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The main restaurant and outdoor patio can accommodate up to 150 guests with no dance floor or 100 guests for dinner and dancing. Host a smaller reception on our rooftop terrace or in our 2nd floor private dining room. We offer a range of seasonal menus and also serve locally sourced beer, wine, and cocktails for your post-ceremony reception. Most services are available in-house, including all beverage service, staffing, tables, chairs, and minimal décor for a truly unique indoor/outdoor space.
New Micro-Wedding Packages
- Packages start at 2 people and go up to 100 people
- All packages include:
- ceremony and reception on the Roof, Mezzanine, 1st floor Patio, or lobby Restaurant
- local, seasonal flower bouquet and boutonniere
- one night stay in one of our guestrooms
- upgraded chef’s breakfast with mimosas
- list of our favorite talented vendors including wedding planners and officiants
- Upgrades include chef’s tasting menu, four-course dinner, champagne toast, upgraded guest room, and more
- Click to download our Wedding Packages for details
What We Offer
- Exclusive use of the mezzanine private dining room or main restaurant
- Ceremony space available on-site on the roof. Subject to size and timing restrictions.
- Valet parking
- Dedicated staff: servers, bartenders, bussers, coat check and security
- Penthouse bridal suite
- 1-Hour passed hors-d’oeuvres
- Seated or stationed dinner
- Client is permitted to bring in a cake from a separate vendor with no plating fee
- Five-hour open bar with custom menu
- House chairs and tables
- 53 guest rooms
Rooms |
Penthouse Bridal Suite |
Rehearsal Dinners |
Roof |
Receptions |
Activities |
Photoshoot inquiries: all photoshoots require permission and coordination with hotel management. Please contact weddings@thedurham.com for information on location fees and to request a date and time.
Photo Credit: Fabiana Skubic Photography, Allie Mullin Photography, Nadia D Photography, V+T Photography, Meg Hill Photography, Katherine Miles Jones Photography, Meri Hyoky Photography, Riley Maclean Photography, L’Amour Foto
