The Sutherland

Elevate your event with style and sophistication at The Sutherland, a gorgeous historic home and event venue located in the charming town of Wake Forest, just 30 minutes north of Raleigh and Durham.

This well-preserved estate is more than 200 years old and can be found on the National Registry of Historic Places. This showstopping wedding venue is complete with gardens overflowing with beautiful trees and flowers, a historic main home featuring a gorgeous bridal suite and a pavilion made specifically for large receptions.

The Sutherland – A Luxury Wedding Venue in Wake Forest, NC

The Sutherland is one of the only venues in North Carolina’s Triangle region that offers special event coordination and direction included in your package. The estate’s friendly and highly trained on-site team provides pre-ceremony consultations, in-house planning, design and collaboration, plus detailed timelines and layouts to ensure every couple’s vision is fully realized.

The property, situated on a sprawling six acres of land, boasts a breathtaking garden setting, surrounded by large oak, pine and magnolia trees on each side. It’s nearly impossible to choose a favorite spot for photo ops with so many picturesque options. The ancient oaks and stately magnolia trees provide a quintessentially Southern atmosphere.

Inside, the beautiful getting-ready suites are conveniently located on opposing ends of the home, each offering easy access to the pavilion and walled garden, plus large windows overlooking the courtyard, filling the rooms with scenic, natural light. Whether a couple is looking for an outdoor garden ceremony on the lawn, a rustic ceremony with a forest backdrop or even a modern ceremony inside their brand new pavilion, The Sutherland has it all.