Frequently Asked Questions

We have hundreds of free to use décor items. However, we will only set-out the items you have selected from our “something borrowed” collection for your decorating experts to beautify your venue areas. If you would like to utilize the SPM decorating services for your event, you will need to schedule a time to meet with our team to have a consultation. The cost of the in-house decor consultation is $150.00 and is applied to the cost of your design services quote if you decide to move forward, or the cost for our time and the decor ideas and inspiration if you decide to not move forward with the design services quote. The cost is determined by hour for our services. You can see the price per hour for this service here. If you are wanting additional custom items not listed in the Something Borrowed Collection, there is also a charge for these items and will be determined on a case-by-case basis as part of your custom decor quote.

We do not allow for our included 18×18 black and white checkered dance floor to be covered. Should you want a different dance floor to be rented and put into the space, you absolutely can. However, there will be a dance floor removal fee of $500.00.

SPECIAL NOTE: The SPM Dance Floor is 18x18. This dance floor is included with your venue rental. We do not currently have a larger dance floor option available. We have hosted weddings of 250+ guests, and this dance floor has worked wonderfully for these events. However, you are more than welcome to rent one a different dance floor option. Click here to see our preferred vendors for additional rental items. Just remember that if we have to remove our dance floor from the reception pavilion, there is a cost of $500.00.

We do! We currently have 2 chair styles to choose from, and both round and rectangular tables. Your initial investment pricing includes tables and chairs set up for 200 guests for both the Ceremony and Reception. This is a total of 200 max chairs for the ceremony, and 200 max chairs for the reception. The pricing for additional guests is priced by increments of 10. To see the pricing please go here.

MORE TABLE INFO: For the primary seating of guests in the reception pavilion, we typically use 6ft round tables that can seat up to 12 guests. However, we also have 6ft and 8ft rectangular tables, so you can have banquet style seating if you would like as well! We provide all of our booked couples with a custom SPM Layout tool that will allow for you to custom design your reception space virtually. We have several different table sizes in our inventory including 5ft and 4ft round tables etc. Bottom line, you will have everything you need for your event set up…such as bridal party set-up, sweetheart table, dessert area, cake table, buffet area, dj area…etc.

You can add white or black linens to your wedding package through SPM for the low cost of $500.00, or you can rent/purchase your own. Click here to see our preferred vendors for rentals.

We currently do not provide cups, silverware, plates, or table settings of any kind. If you are wanting great quality plastic items, Smarty had a Party is an excellent site that provides a large variety of beautiful and affordable disposable wedding place settings. Sam’s club or Costco are also great options. If you are wanting to rent real silverware, plates, napkins, and/or glasses, please contact one of our preferred vendors.

Yes! We have multiple lighted parking areas out of the way of the main venue areas. This ensures that you do not experience vehicle “photo-bombs”. We will have parking attendants available during your event to direct guests on where to park.

Yes! We do have Preferred Vendor shuttle service options if needed from either a nearby hotel or the RDU airport. The current list of available shuttle services can be found by clicking here. There are also local hotels that provide a complimentary shuttle up to 10 guests per van to and from the venue. You can see the hotel information in our Guest Resources.

We have 4 oversized golf carts on site that we use for shuttling our couples, their vendors, and their guests. Between all 4 golf carts there are 23 seats available excluding the driver. We try our best to accommodate shuttling needs for guests as much as we can. However, we do focus our direct shuttling attention, to the bride and groom, guests in need (medical), and vendors with large or heavy items that need to travel a long distance. Please make sure your guests are aware of the expanse of our venue and the importance of wearing comfortable and appropriate footwear. Depending on which venue areas you select for your event, there could be a lot of walking!

How do you handle guests that show up late during the ceremony?To make sure that your ceremony is not disrupted while in session. The front gates of the venue are closed or blocked during the ceremony. Should you have guests arrive during that time, they will be directed to the second entrance of the venue and will be instructed to wait until the ceremony is completed to join the party. Please kindly explain the importance of being on time to your guests.

In order to ensure guest safety during your event, the guests will be limited to the 2 or 3 areas that are listed for your event use in your contract. The Bride and Groom are more than welcome to take pictures around the entire venue, but the guests must stay in the pre-determined areas.

The Manor House is available to the wedding party and approved guests from the couple only. We will receive the list of guests from your Day of Coordinator, and only these guests will be permitted to have access to the Manor House during your event.

The music must be turned down to an “elevator level” at 10:00 p.m. and conclude at 10:30 p.m. to allow time for all of your personal items, vendors, etc. to be gone by the event conclusion time of 11:00 p.m. There is additional cost to add time to your event. You can find those details by clicking here.

Send offs of the newly married couple can definitely be one of the highlights of the evening (especially when you add our firework send-off package)! However, we only allow for approved sparklers (must be 20, 24, or 36 inches) and small sized biodegradable items for send offs… (bubbles are also approved).

No rice is permitted, NO BALLOONS, no floating lanterns, no fake rose petals, and no confetti items of any kind.

Seven Paths Manor will handle standard clean-up and trash removal throughout and following your event. However, we do not handle any clean-up or boxing of food items. This means that we also do not bus tables. It is the responsibility of your catering team to ensure that all tables are properly bussed. We do require that you have a clean-up committee to handle the removal of cards, gifts, and any personal items. Also, excessive trash and use of unapproved items at the venue will result in a clean-up fee as defined by your signed contract.

SPECIAL NOTE: There is no cost to use the Something Borrowed Chargers (decorative item under food plate) as long as the couple assigns someone to clean them for their event. If you want the Seven Paths Team to clean the Something Borrowed chargers, there is a cleaning fee of $100.00. There is also no cost to use the SPM Something Borrowed glass votive candle holders or various sizes of hurricane vases as long as the couple uses Battery Operated Candles. If the couple is wanting to use “Real Flame” candles, they can. However, there is an excessive cleaning fee up to $300.00. We will review the quantity being used during your final walkthrough meeting and provide the cost during that meeting. If you are wanting to know the cost prior to that meeting, please contact our team:weddings@sevenpathsmanor.com.

Yes! There is a HUGE lawn area located to the side of the reception pavilion where children are more than welcome to get their wiggles out. Please note that it is the parents or guardians’ responsibility to monitor their children at all times. We kindly ask that all guests be mindful of the water features, ponds, and Seven Paths animals during the event. We want everyone to be safe and enjoy their time at Seven Paths Manor.

Absolutely! We love animals and completely understand your desire to have your beloved pet share this special experience with you. Should you desire to have your furry loved one join you in the Manor House, there is an additional fee which you can view here. There is no fee for approved pets that will not be entering the Manor House. However, any pets brought onsite must be approved 2 weeks prior to the event and must be leashed and accompanied at all times by an assigned member of your group. Should you decide, you would like to bring any other types of animals including horses, cats, etc., Please email our team for approval or information on any additional costs.

We hope everyone you invite is able to attend your wedding, however we understand that sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way. Please understand that the Seven Paths Manor Team will be staffed and have everything set up to accommodate all of the guests you paid for. We still have the set-up and clean-up costs regardless of whether or not all the seats are filled, tables utilized, or cars parked. Therefore, we do not provide any refunds for guests that are unable to attend.

Yes and No! We do allow for alcohol on site. The SPM overnight guests can have drinks in the Manor House, Couples Cottage, and City Lodge (during approved times).

However, we do require the use of a licensed bar service for your events while serving off-site guests. We have a preffered bar service that can provide this service and they are willing to serve alcohol that you provide. However, we DO NOT ALLOW BROWN BAGGING from guests onsite.

If you do opt to utilize a bar service not on our preferred vendor list, they must be both licensed and insured. We MUST receive proof of this license and insurance information no later than 30 days prior to your event in order for you to have alcohol at your event.

Should you need them, we can provide dedicated smoking areas for your guests. These smoking areas will be marked by signs. Guests MUST use the provided ash trays. Any cigarette butts left by your guests on the ground will result in an additional clean-up fee. THERE IS ABSOLUTLEY NO SMOKING/VAPING-allowed in the Manor House, Pavilion, Barn, or Gazebos.