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We invite you to be our guest and experience the charm and elegance of The Merrimon-Wynne House, downtown Raleigh’s luxury wedding and special events venue.
Built in 1876, The Merrimon-Wynne House has been carefully restored to its original grandeur. In addition to the picturesque building, The Merrimon-Wynne House has expansive, beautifully maintained grounds. Located in the heart of historic downtown Raleigh, it sits on the birth site of Dr. Jane McKimmon, and is only a few doors away from the Governor’s Mansion.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, an
exquisite wedding, a
corporate function, a
holiday party or a
styled shoot. The Merrimon-Wynne House and grounds are yours to fill with guests and loved ones for any celebration.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, an exquisite wedding, a corporate function, a holiday party or a styled shoot, The Merrimon-Wynne House and grounds are yours to fill with guests and loved ones for any celebration. The inspiration behind Merrimon-Wynne's transformation into an events venue was the idea that the home’s rich history and beauty would serve as the perfect backdrop for an inviting, yet grand celebration.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, an exquisite wedding, a corporate function, a holiday party or a styled shoot, The Merrimon-Wynne House and grounds are yours to fill with guests and loved ones for any celebration. The inspiration behind Merrimon-Wynne's transformation into an events venue was the idea that the home’s rich history and beauty would serve as the perfect backdrop for an inviting, yet grand celebration.
We look forward to speaking with you about how we can be a part of making your event dreams come true!
"As a bride who works in the wedding industry I cannot recommend the MW team enough! We worked with Sasha for Event Management/In-House Coordination and Lindsay was our day of Venue Coordinator. I truly cannot express how much I recommend this team from the execution to professionalism to actually getting to know myself and husband and connecting with us on a deeper level. Our day was greater than we could have imagined and executed flawlessly. Also every time we needed something or even turned around we always had a staff member there with open arms ready to help, grab us water (it was a very hot July day) or do anything we needed!!
All in all this is your sign to book the Merrimon-Wynne House for your wedding or event and to use their In-House Planning and I promise you wont regret it!"
"My hubsand and I have lived in downtown Raleigh for 5+ years and knew we wanted to get married in the heart of Raleigh. We toured a few venues and liked MW the best. While I thought it was pretty and made for a beautiful venue, it wasn't until we started working with Sasha that I realized how lucky we we were with our decision.
Sasha is a dream come true for any couple planning their wedding. From making the day of timeline, to her communication and facilitation of vendors, to her organization of google drive -- she is the reason I actually ENJOYED planning my wedding, rather than feeling completely stressed. The week leading up to the wedding, we had family in town and were busy with dinners and hosting. All my friends and family were shocked that I wasn't in the weeds of last minute wedding details. I realized then how at ease I felt going into the big day --- why?? SASHA! She knew every detail of the wedding better than I did. When the day came, I got to relax in the bridal suite with my friends, getting hair and make up done, while Sasha and Lucy talked with the vendors and turned MW into my dream wedding. The whole day was magical and turned out better than I could have ever imagined.
If you want to get married in Raleigh, I can't recommend MW enough. Sign the contract and get Sasha as your wedding planner. The only downside is that I now want to do it over and over again :)"
“Merrimon-Wynne was the venue of my dreams! My husband and I booked this venue pretty much immediately after seeing it. It is so incredibly beautiful, well maintained, and offers many different spaces and options for your big day. It is also relatively affordable since they include many things that you normally would have to get from a rental company.
I want to give a specific shout-out to Sasha Buslovich. Sasha was our wedding coordinator for Merrimon-Wynne and she went above and beyond to cater to our every need. She was very quick with communication, super organized, and always made us feel comfortable. She really made my day complete and was honestly my rock throughout the whole process! I cannot recommend her enough as your coordinator”
"The Merrimon-Wynne has been my dream venue since I moved to Raleigh in 2016. I’ve followed along on Instagram and dreamed about what my wedding could look like there. When my (now) husband and I got engaged and started our venue search there were only a few things we both really wanted. 1) Separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; 2) separate, dedicated spaces for the bride and groom to get ready; 3) a beautiful backdrop for the most special day of our lives. The Merrimon-Wynne delivered on all 3 and more and was an absolute no-brainer when it came to making the final decision.
Our planning and coordinating team, Sasha and Lucy, were above and beyond amazing! The organizational tools that Sasha provided were so helpful and working with her was amazing! I am a bit of a control freak but handing over control to Sasha, Lucy and their team was incredibly easy since I knew they had all of our wants and needs covered! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing day of.
The venue itself is gorgeous. The pictures I had seen were amazing, but they don’t even do it justice. They have thought of literally everything and designed everything with care. The grooms suite was the most thoughtful we had seen throughout our venue tour and my husband and his groomsmen really enjoyed getting to spend time together playing poker and foosball. The bridal suite is spacious, gorgeous, and the perfect place to get ready. The options for our ceremony space were all beautiful, we ended up using the lawn and placing the arbor under the large trees. It was the most beautiful backdrop to a perfect ceremony. The cocktail hour inside the house was beautifully setup and having 2 bars was amazing for our guest count! We opted to also have some yard games and lounge furniture in the lawn during cocktail hour and our reception and it was perfect for the beautiful and warm late October weather! The Carriage House is beautiful and the setup that Sasha and the team did was beyond my wildest dreams, everything was PERFECT!
We had the most special day and Merrimon-Wynne was the perfect setting. We are forever grateful to Sasha, Lucy, and the rest of the team and can’t wait to celebrate more special occasions with The Merrimon-Wynne!"
“The Merrimon-Wynne House was absolutely perfect. Tucked away behind lush and beautiful greenery, it feels as though you are in your own world while also holding the benefit of being minutes from downtown Raleigh.”
"We cannot say enough about just how thrilled we were to host our daughter's November wedding at the stunning Merrimon-Wynne House!
From our first informational tour with Kaila, to attending so many of their lovely wedding open houses, to working with our day-of coordinator Lindsay at the wedding 15 months later, everything was absolutely wonderful!
The venue itself is impeccably maintained and so beautiful at every turn... the upstairs rooms for getting ready, the gorgeous downstairs rooms for our cocktail reception, the beautiful carriage house for dinner and dancing, and the stunning landscaping!
Kaila was terrific to work with in our planning stages - she's an incredibly prompt and responsive communicator! And Lindsay was an absolute delight to work with... friendly, responsive, efficient, calm and completely unflappable on wedding day! :)
We HIGHLY recommend The Merrimon-Wynne House for whatever event you might be planning!"
“Kaila is incredibly professional, helpful, answers emails insanely fast and was there to support us and help us with our every need throughout the entire process and down to the last minute of our wedding day! The set up is perfect for a large bridal party with plenty of room to change, eat and hang out. The grooms suite was filled with beer and soda on arrival—which the groomsmen really appreciated! One of my favorite things is the fact that the lawn is perfect year round—it looks absolutely incredible in pictures!! Oh and the air conditioned reception space is a huge plus— Especially in the summer months!! Trust me, you and your guests comfort is worth the price.”
“We hoped to have our ceremony on the lawn, but it was sweltering on our wedding day so we moved the ceremony to the carriage house. In retrospect, we were so happy it turned out that way! We had about 175 guests, and the carriage house still felt cool and spacious.”
My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams at the Merrimon-Wynne House in October 2023 and we cannot say enough praises about this venue and our amazing day-of coordinator, Lindsey.
From the moment Kaila gave us a tour of the Merrimon-Wynne, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue is full of charm and intimacy which made us certain we’d feel surrounded by our loved ones all day and evening. One of the stand out features was the convenience of having everything in one place, from getting ready in the most gorgeous bridal suite filled with natural light, to getting married outside on the lawn, to having a cocktail hour on the bottom floor, and a reception in the carriage house. Every space was utilized and the flow made our day a dream.
Our experience was elevated further by Lindsey, our day-of coordinator from Merrimon-Wynne. In the lead up, she went above and beyond making sure all of our questions were answered. She helped me tremendously with the bar quote, coordinating lunch for our getting ready time, and also designed cute printouts from the Photo Booth that matched our invitations! Lindsey’s kindness, attentiveness, and calming presence was a true blessing! She always made sure Adam and I had everything we needed, also ensuring our glasses were never empty and our entire day ran smoothly :-)
We whole heartedly recommend Merrimon-Wynne as a wedding venue! The staff’s exceptional service, attention to detail, and the overall charm of the venue made our wedding day truly unforgettable. Thank you Kaila, Lindsey, and the Merrimon-Wynne team for all of your help!
“My husband and I got married here in June. We live in California and had to plan our wedding not only living in a different state but during the pandemic. We worked with Sasha who was absolutely AMAZING. She walked us through each step of the way and was there for every question we had. She informed us of every update in regards to Covid and the changes that would effect our big day. On the day of our wedding, it rained (we were told it's good luck). Sasha spent all morning setting up our seating arrangement inside, moving it to outside when it stopped raining and having to move it back in when the rain started again. She worked so hard and so graciously all morning. Pictures here are a DREAM. The Merrimon-Wynne House is such a beautiful venue - rain or shine!”
“Merrimon-Wynne was the venue of my dreams! My husband and I booked this venue pretty much immediately after seeing it. It is so incredibly beautiful, well maintained, and offers many different spaces and options for your big day. It is also relatively affordable since they include many things that you normally would have to get from a rental company.
I want to give a specific shout-out to Sasha Buslovich. Sasha was our wedding coordinator for Merrimon-Wynne and she went above and beyond to cater to our every need. She was very quick with communication, super organized, and always made us feel comfortable. She really made my day complete and was honestly my rock throughout the whole process! I cannot recommend her enough as your coordinator”
“Kaila and Abby were excellent to work with the entire year I planned our wedding. They are extremely responsive and accommodating. They provide recommended vendor lists when you book with them which made my planning so much easier. I used several of their suggested vendors and all proved to be excellent.”
“The Merrimon-Wynne House was absolutely perfect. Tucked away behind lush and beautiful greenery, it feels as though you are in your own world while also holding the benefit of being minutes from downtown Raleigh.”
“Abby even made sure we had a fresh drink in our hands at all times. It's really that attention to detail that makes the difference. I highly recommend the Merrimon Wynne. You definitely won't regret it!”
“Kaila is incredibly professional, helpful, answers emails insanely fast and was there to support us and help us with our every need throughout the entire process and down to the last minute of our wedding day! The set up is perfect for a large bridal party with plenty of room to change, eat and hang out. The grooms suite was filled with beer and soda on arrival—which the groomsmen really appreciated! One of my favorite things is the fact that the lawn is perfect year round—it looks absolutely incredible in pictures!! Oh and the air conditioned reception space is a huge plus— Especially in the summer months!! Trust me, you and your guests comfort is worth the price.”
“We hoped to have our ceremony on the lawn, but it was sweltering on our wedding day so we moved the ceremony to the carriage house. In retrospect, we were so happy it turned out that way! We had about 175 guests, and the carriage house still felt cool and spacious.”
“My husband and I got married here in June. We live in California and had to plan our wedding not only living in a different state but during the pandemic. We worked with Sasha who was absolutely AMAZING. She walked us through each step of the way and was there for every question we had. She informed us of every update in regards to Covid and the changes that would effect our big day. On the day of our wedding, it rained (we were told it's good luck). Sasha spent all morning setting up our seating arrangement inside, moving it to outside when it stopped raining and having to move it back in when the rain started again. She worked so hard and so graciously all morning. Pictures here are a DREAM. The Merrimon-Wynne House is such a beautiful venue - rain or shine!”
“Merrimon-Wynne was the venue of my dreams! My husband and I booked this venue pretty much immediately after seeing it. It is so incredibly beautiful, well maintained, and offers many different spaces and options for your big day. It is also relatively affordable since they include many things that you normally would have to get from a rental company.
I want to give a specific shout-out to Sasha Buslovich. Sasha was our wedding coordinator for Merrimon-Wynne and she went above and beyond to cater to our every need. She was very quick with communication, super organized, and always made us feel comfortable. She really made my day complete and was honestly my rock throughout the whole process! I cannot recommend her enough as your coordinator”
“Kaila and Abby were excellent to work with the entire year I planned our wedding. They are extremely responsive and accommodating. They provide recommended vendor lists when you book with them which made my planning so much easier. I used several of their suggested vendors and all proved to be excellent.”
“The Merrimon-Wynne House was absolutely perfect. Tucked away behind lush and beautiful greenery, it feels as though you are in your own world while also holding the benefit of being minutes from downtown Raleigh.”
“Abby even made sure we had a fresh drink in our hands at all times. It's really that attention to detail that makes the difference. I highly recommend the Merrimon Wynne. You definitely won't regret it!”
“Kaila is incredibly professional, helpful, answers emails insanely fast and was there to support us and help us with our every need throughout the entire process and down to the last minute of our wedding day! The set up is perfect for a large bridal party with plenty of room to change, eat and hang out. The grooms suite was filled with beer and soda on arrival—which the groomsmen really appreciated! One of my favorite things is the fact that the lawn is perfect year round—it looks absolutely incredible in pictures!! Oh and the air conditioned reception space is a huge plus— Especially in the summer months!! Trust me, you and your guests comfort is worth the price.”
“We hoped to have our ceremony on the lawn, but it was sweltering on our wedding day so we moved the ceremony to the carriage house. In retrospect, we were so happy it turned out that way! We had about 175 guests, and the carriage house still felt cool and spacious.”