Carolinas Lane comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests, with both indoor and outdoor spaces to fit your vision.
Absolutely — choose from our outdoor ceremony sites, including the Fountain Courtyard and Pergola, then move seamlessly into the Grand Banquet Hall for your reception.
Your rental includes full access to our heated and cooled venue, lawns, and parking, plus the bridal and groom suites, tables and chairs, basic setup and teardown, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Yes! We have an Open Vendor Policy, so you're free to choose your own vendors. A wedding planner or certified event coordinator is required, and all vendors must be approved and insured.
We don't provide in-house catering or alcohol — you'll bring your own licensed caterer, and a licensed, insured bartender may serve beer, wine, and champagne only. Liquor is not permitted.
Yes, day-of event liability insurance is required, listing Carolinas Lane as an additional insured. We're happy to point you to our preferred partner,eWed Insurance, for an easy option.
Carolinas Lane is a smoke-free and e-cigarette-free indoor property. Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any part of the building and are allowed outside only. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises except for one clearly marked designated smoking area outside. A fine of $250.00 per incident will be imposed for any violations of this policy.
Packages range from intimate elopements to full Saturday weddings, with a signed contract and retainer fee to reserve your date. Visit our Pricing page for full package details.
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Carolinas Lane comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests for a full wedding or event.
Yes — the property offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, so your ceremony and reception can take place on the same grounds.
Yes, our heated and cooled indoor venue space is available as a backup if the weather doesn't cooperate for an outdoor ceremony.
Yes, both a bridal suite and a groom suite are available on-site so your wedding party can get ready before the event.
Yes, Carolinas Lane is accessible, with designated accessible parking and spacious restrooms.
Yes, complimentary on-site parking is available for you and your guests.
Yes — Carolinas Lane maintains an Open Vendor Policy, so you're free to bring your own bartender, caterer, photographer, florist, and DJ, along with a required wedding planner or certified event coordinator. All vendors must be approved by the venue and carry proper insurance.
Venue access — for you and your vendors — begins as early as 8:00 AM on your event day, within your contracted rental period.
Carolinas Lane tables and chairs are included with your rental, and our team handles basic setup and teardown of venue furniture plus trash removal.
All decorations must be brought in and removed within the contracted Rental Period. No décor, supplies, or containers may be delivered or stored at the venue prior to the Rental Period. Only stage tape, drafting tape, painter's tape, gaffer's tape, or Scotch brand wall mounting tape is permitted for attaching items to walls, floors, or wooden pillars. All other adhesives — such as tacks, staples, screws, duct tape, electrical tape, transparent tape, double-sided tape, Command hooks, and glues — are strictly prohibited. Hanging decorations from light fixtures is not allowed. All décor must be freestanding unless pre-approved in writing by Carolinas Lane management. Furniture or floor-based items may not be brought in without prior written approval. Storage of personal or décor items in the kitchen or utility closet during the Rental Period is not allowed. All decorations must be fully removed by the end of the rental period, and any damage resulting from décor installation or removal will result in additional fees.
The use of candles must be approved in advance. Battery-operated candles are recommended. Open-flame candles must be contained in glass enclosures, and the flame must remain at least two (2) inches below the top of the glass. Fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited on the property, with the sole exception of sparklers. Sparklers may only be used outdoors and must be lit at least ten (10) feet from any building structure. Under no circumstances may sparklers be lit inside the venue. You are responsible for providing a non-plastic bucket filled with water or sand to safely dispose of spent sparklers. Improper disposal or damage caused by sparklers will result in a damage fee. The use of rice, birdseed, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, food items, glitter, potpourri, confetti, balloons, or wish lanterns is strictly prohibited. Bubbles and sparklers are permitted outdoors only and must be approved in advance. Only real flower petals may be used. Please consult with Carolinas Lane staff for specific allowances on outdoor materials.
Carolinas Lane tables and chairs are included with your rental. Linens are not provided by the venue and should be arranged through your caterer or an event rental vendor.
A wedding planner or certified event coordinator is required for every event. You're welcome to bring your own, and our venue team is on-site to support the day of your event.
No — alcohol must be served through your contracted, insured bartender. Only beer, wine, and champagne may be served, and liquor is strictly prohibited.
No, Carolinas Lane does not provide or serve alcohol — you must contract your own insured, professional bartender who assumes all liability for alcohol service.
Yes, any bartender serving alcohol at your event must be insured and assume all liability for alcohol service.
Yes — your bartender must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liquor liability insurance per occurrence and a $2,000,000 general aggregate policy, with proof submitted no later than 30 days before your event.
All events, including music and entertainment, must end by 10:30 PM.
Carolinas Lane is a smoke-free and e-cigarette-free indoor property. Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any part of the building and are allowed outside only. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises except for one clearly marked designated smoking area outside. A fine of $250.00 per incident will be imposed for any violations of this policy.
Pets are not allowed except approved service animals or family pets directly involved in the event, with prior approval.
Yes, you are required to maintain day-of event liability insurance, listing Carolinas Lane as an additional insured.
Event liability insurance is required for applicable events at Carolinas Lane Venue, and must include general liability coverage, Carolinas Lane listed as Additional Insured, coverage for the full date and duration of your event, and host liquor liability coverage if alcohol is served. Your Certificate of Insurance (COI) must be submitted no later than 30 days before your event. Vendors can purchase through our preferred partner,eWed Insurance, or from another provider as long as it meets these requirements.
Yes, you're welcome to use any licensed insurance provider, as long as the policy meets our event liability requirements.
Yes, any vendor providing alcohol, catering, or other services on-site must carry their own liability insurance and provide proof upon request.
Coverage for cancellation or postponement depends on your specific policy — check with your insurance provider for details.
Yes — the Saturday Rental starts from $3,850, the Friday/Sunday Rental starts from $3,250, the Micro Wedding package (Monday–Thursday, up to 6 hours, up to 50 guests) is $1,750, and the Elopement Package (Monday–Thursday, up to 4 hours, up to 25 guests) is $899. We also welcome full-venue weekday weddings — email us for custom pricing.
Your date is not considered reserved until we've received a signed rental agreement and the required non-refundable retainer fee. The amount varies by event and package, and will be provided once you begin the booking process.
A refundable security deposit of $500.00 is due thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event date. The security deposit will be refunded following the event, provided that there is no damage, theft, breakage, etc. The complete list of chargeable items, damages, and associated fees is outlined in the Agreement.
Final payment is due no later than 30 days prior to your event date, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Late payments may result in loss of the reserved date.
Rental includes: venue access from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM, the heated and cooled indoor space, outdoor ceremony and reception areas, bridal and groom suites, prep kitchen, Wi-Fi, on-site parking, tables and chairs, basic setup/teardown, trash removal, a programmable RGB color-changing lighting preset, and a venue coordinator.
Not included: table linens, dinnerware, decorating services, coordinator/planning services, baker, bartending services, catering services, photography, DJ, and officiant.
Not included: table linens, dinnerware, decorating services, coordinator/planning services, baker, bartending services, catering services, photography, DJ, and officiant.
A professional in-ceiling audio system with two (2) microphones and a designated sound engineer is available as an optional add-on.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by Carolinas Lane to be effective. All payments made, including the retainer, are non-refundable and retained as liquidated damages regardless of the reason for cancellation, and your date will be released to other clients. You may reinstate your event by selecting a new date within 14 days of the written cancellation, subject to availability and approval, with standard terms and Change Fee policies applying. If not reinstated within that 14-day window, all monies paid are forfeited and you remain responsible for the agreed-upon liquidated damages.
The Client is required to use a Carolinas Lane Venue–approved/preferred bartender for all events where alcohol is served. The Client is responsible for providing and purchasing all alcoholic beverages for the event. All alcohol must comply with applicable laws, Venue policies, and the requirements outlined in the Agreement.
All alcohol must be served by a licensed and insured bartender.
Self-service alcohol is not permitted.
Alcohol service must end no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event.
Only beer, wine, and champagne may be served — liquor is strictly prohibited.
Alcohol may never be served to minors under any circumstances.
A minimum of $1,000,000 liquor liability insurance per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate policy is required, with proof submitted no later than 30 days before the event.
Carolinas Lane is a smoke-free and e-cigarette-free property. Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any part of the building.
One clearly marked designated outdoor smoking area is provided.
A fine of $250.00 per incident will be imposed for any violation of this policy.
Pets are not allowed except approved service animals or family pets directly involved in the event, with prior approval.
Carolinas Lane maintains an Open Vendor Policy (except bartender) — you're free to choose your own caterer, photographer, florist, and DJ, along with a required wedding planner or certified event coordinator.
All vendors must be approved by the venue and carry proper liability insurance.
A Certificate of Insurance and signed Vendor Rules Agreement must be submitted at least 30 days before the event.
Vendors who aren't insured will need to purchase vendor day-of liability insurance –vendors click here to purchase