Weddings
Thank you for the interest in our family run farm and congratulations on your engagement! We have included as many amenities as possible in our packages with southern hospitality at the forefront.
At The Union Exchange, the possibilities for your wedding day are endless.
Expanding over 54 acres of North Carolina farm land encompassing an indigenous pine tree forest and 3.5 acres of scenic ponds, The Union Exchange has ample scenic spaces to say “I do.”
Featuring an abundance of restored historic structures and with a capacity of 150 guests, you and your sweetheart are sure to find the perfect locale to bring your wedding day vision to life.
What sets The Union Exchange apart is the onsite sleeping accommodations included in our wedding packages. Enjoy your stress free wedding weekend while staying on the property and taking advantage of all of our farm amenities!
Farm Wedding Packages At A Glance
The Union Exchange offers a variety of packages that are designed to fit the needs of every couple
Full Farm Package
Full Farm Package
The Full Farm package is our most popular and provides couples with exclusive access to our entire 54 acre property, all structures, and all ceremony locations on your wedding day.
Maximum 150 guests.
All sleeping accommodations included the night before and night of the event.
Couples choice of ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in any event spaces or locations.
Pine View Package
Pine View Package
The Pine View features our dreamy pine tree forest and newly renovated Pine View barn and comes complete with its own private indoor/outdoor event space.
Maximum 125 guests.
All sleeping accommodations included the night before and night of the event.
Exclusive access to the pine tree forest for ceremony and Pine View Barn for reception.
Farmhouse Package
Farmhouse Package
Our enchanting micro wedding package ideal for intimate celebrations featuring our elegantly renovated 1920’s white farmhouse for after you say “I do”.
Maximum of 55 guests.
Sleeping accommodations at Homestead and Pond House before and night of the event.
Exclusive access to the pine tree forest for ceremony and McCain House for reception.
- Access to all Union Exchange owned indoor and outdoor furniture including white resin ceremony chairs, round formal dinner tables and dark brown reception chairs, and white linens. The Full Farm Package includes access to an array of vintage furniture and decor.
- Venue team to set up and breakdown all venue owned furniture before and after your event.
- Access to houses on the property for guests and bridal party to sleep in the night before and of the event. Full Farm and Pine View Packages included access to all cabins on the property as well.
- The perfect Bridal Party get ready spaces in The Homestead House and Pond House.
- Complimentary use of our custom built farm wedding arbor
- Complimentary access to our venue for an engagement session or Bridal Portraits.
- Venue Manager onsite the day of your event to oversee venue setup, ensure access, answer any questions and address any venue related needs during your event.
- Farm wagon to shuttle guests to ceremony and/or reception locale. Suggested for weddings with a maximum of 60 guests.
- Variety of ceremony locations between our multiple waterfront access points, Pine Tree forest, whimsical meadow, and indoor barn spaces for Full Farm weddings.
- Designated golf cart the day of the event.
- Access to ADA compliant restrooms.
Before & After “I Do”
Take full advantage of your wedding weekend by enjoying a two night stay in our onsite sleeping accommodations. When you book any wedding package with us, both houses on the property are included free of charge.
Additionally, the Full Farm Package and Pine View Package include access to all cabins on the property. Your guests can enjoy the weekend stress free and sleep on the property after the big event. Not only this but what is more fun than waking up on your big day already at the venue and getting ready with your closest friends and family onsite!
The Homestead House is a 5 bedroom 3 bathroom home that is perfect for the Bride, family and friends to get ready, have lunch and unwind. This farm house has been designed with photography at the top of mind for the perfect pictures with your group! Up to 10 guests may also sleep in The Homestead the night of and before your wedding day. The Homestead backs up to our animal pastures and also comes with its very own Party Barn that can be used as a hang out spot and after party.
The Pond House is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home that overlooks our second pond near the back of the property. This house has a large backyard space and dock that makes a great get ready space for the Groomsmen. Up to 5 guests may also sleep in the Pond House the night of and before your wedding day.
Glamping cabins featuring a tiny home layout and overlooking the scenic pond will be available in 2024. Each cabin has a sleeping occupancy of two guests. While the Farm House Package does not include the cabins, couples have the option to add this accommodation and will be given first rights to book whenever possible.
- FULL FARM WEDDING PACKAGE
Ready for an entire 54 acre farm all to yourself? Then this is the package for you.
The Full Farm Packages includes all sleeping accommodations the night before and night of your wedding, your option of ceremony location and reception location, plus so much more.
Couples can choose between the Auction Barn or Pineview Barn for reception and also have the option of adding Splinters, our open-air bar, for cocktail hour at no extra cost.
Additionally, couples have all of our vintage furniture at their disposal that makes for great sweetheart, gift and cake tables. The Auction Barn features rustic cedar walls, craftsman custom-made bar, vintage restored windows and marbled concrete floors.
The Auction Barn comfortably sits 120 to include the dance floor or 150 with the dance floor moved to the Pavilion. This option can also be used for an indoor barn ceremony as well. Contact us to learn more about this package!
- THE PINE VIEW WEDDING PACKAGE
One of the most magical features of the Union Exchange is the North Carolina indigenous pine tree forest located in the very back of the property.
Couples can enjoy a secluded retreat in the freshed air Union Co has to offer. The Pine View package ceremony site is located within the natural hallway of trees that makes for a backdrop that will leave your guests speechless.
Guests walk from the ceremony to the newly renovated Pine View Barn for a cocktail hour and reception.
This package offers couples the chance to take full advantage of the farm with all sleeping accommodations included both the night before and of your wedding.
The Pine View Barn comfortably fits 125 guests. Contact us to learn more about this package!
- FARM HOUSE PACKAGE
The Union Exchange happily facilitates micro weddings and has a unique opportunity with the abundance of space on the property. The Farmhouse Package begins the night before your wedding with check in to the Homestead & Pond Houses for sleeping accommodation at 3pm. Wake up on the farm and spend the day getting ready with your closest loved ones. From there, meet your partner at the aisle in our pine tree forest or whimsical meadow.
After “I do” your group will journey up to our 1920’s white farmhouse (called The McCain House) for your reception. Better yet, your guests will be shuttled to and from the ceremony spot to the reception via our tractor and wagon.
Maximum 55 Guests. This package is only available for weekdays weddings.
