With 53 guest rooms, food and beverage by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrea Reusing, 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 from James Beard Award-winning Chef Andrea Reusing 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.
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: Brian Mullins Photography, Allie Mullin Photography, Nadia D Photography, V+T Photography, Meg Hill Photography, Katherine Miles Jones Photography, Meri Hyoky Photography, Riley Maclean Photography
The Restaurant at The Durham, with its stunning two-story windows, custom geometric patterned carpet inspired by Anni Albers, chandeliers designed by Robert Lewis to mimic Yoshiro Tanaguchi’s light fixtures in the lobby at Tokyo’s Okura Hotel, mural by Chapel Hill artist Antoine Williams, patio perched above a cobblestone alley, and original curvilinear 2nd floor mezzanine overlooking the space, is a beautiful party space. Our chefs, led by James Beard Award-winner Andrea Reusing, will work closely with you to tailor menus with family-style, stationed, or passed dishes that represent your taste and the restaurant’s trademark classic American flavors focusing on North Carolina’s abundance of outstanding local, seasonal ingredients.
Stock the bar with selections from our hand-crafted cocktail menu or work with our bar staff to create a signature cocktail for the evening. Choose beer and wine from a rotating list of beers from NC and beyond along with a hand-selected wine list.
Custom menus made with local, seasonal ingredients, printed in-house
Friendly, professional bartenders and servers
Use of in-house linens, tables, chairs, candles & votives, existing florals
Outside vendor recommendations for florals, rentals, AV, planners
Wedding cake recommendations
Coat Check
Valet Parking
Security
With unbeatable 360-degree downtown views and raw bar, small plate, and hand-crafted cocktail menus, the roof is a beautiful setting for daytime wedding ceremonies, receptions, and showers. It is also available for group reservations during evening service hours.
Bar | Raw Bar & Small Kitchen |
M-Th 5pm – 12am F-Sat 4pm – 1am Sun 4 – 10pm |
M-Th 5 – 11pm F-Sat 4 – 11pm Sun 4 – 10pm |
Your wedding guests will find no shortage of activities at The Durham and within walking distance of the hotel. Schedule relaxation time with your wedding party with morning vinyasa flow yoga classes taught by La Vita Yoga. Regularly scheduled classes are offered Thursdays at noon and Friday-Sunday at 9am on the roof; private classes are available for groups or individuals and can be arranged by calling the front desk at 919-768-8830. Mats, towels, and infused water provided. Classes are all-levels and complimentary for hotel guests; $10 for locals.
Arrange for bicycle rentals through the front desk so you and your guests can tool around downtown or check out the American Tobacco Trail.
End your wedding night with an after-party on the roof. The roof is open until 1am Fridays & Saturdays with hand-crafted cocktails, NC beers, and unbeatable views of the city.
Make the most of your Sunday with brunch. Make a reservation for our Sunday brunch in the restaurant or arrange for a family-style spread in one of our private spaces. Contact the restaurant for more information.
Our rooftop penthouse and private rooftop terrace is the perfect space for intimate pre-wedding gatherings with plenty of room for bridal party hair and makeup, breakfast al fresco, champagne & cocktails from the in-room wet bar, and photo ops on the roof.
Exclusive rooftop annex
Large private terrace with city views
Spacious sitting room with butler bar
French doors
Plush, pillow top king bed
Handmade blankets from Raleigh Denim
Walk-in shower with Japanese hinoki stool
Bath products from Red Flower
Complimentary high-speed internet service
55-inch and 42-inch Flat Screen Smart HDTVs
Bluetooth Charging Station & Alarm
Room Service and catering by Andrea Reusing
Local, artisanal minibar items
Custom wooden desk
Original artwork
Counter Culture Coffee service
Classic Continental Breakfast served in the lobby
24-hour fitness studio
Show your guests the best of downtown Durham with group accommodations within walking distance of all downtown wedding venues, bars, restaurants, and theaters. With modern interiors, local collaborations, and personalized service, rooms at The Durham are designed to be warm and inviting. Your guests can choose sprawling suites or roomy king and double rooms and will find thoughtful touches and a residential feel, making them feel right at home.
Plush, pillow top king bed or two full-sized double beds
Handmade blankets from Raleigh Denim
Complimentary high-speed internet service
42-inch flat screen smart HDTV
Walk-in shower with Japanese hinoki stool
Bath products from Red Flower
Bluetooth charging station & alarm clock
Local, artisanal minibar items
Custom wooden desk
Original artwork
Counter Culture Coffee service
Classic Continental Breakfast served in the lobby
Room Service menu by Andrea Reusing
24-hour fitness studio
Gather your closest friends and family together in celebration of the big day with a rehearsal dinner in our second-floor private dining room for up to 48 people, or in one of our more intimate spaces. Our chefs, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrea Reusing, and restaurant team will work closely with you to craft a custom seasonal menu highlighting prime local ingredients perfect for any size gathering. Our managers and a dedicated team of servers and bartenders will provide our signature level of personalized service during your event.
Custom menus made with local, seasonal ingredients, printed in-house
Friendly, professional bartenders and servers
Use of in-house linens, tables, chairs, candles & votives, sound
Outside vendor recommendations for florals, rentals, AV
Coat check
Valet parking
Security
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