The Enchanting Places to Get Married in Durham, NC

Durham is a city of contrasts and interests. Many of the premiere scientists in medicine in the nation live within its border. In the center of the city, which is quite urban, is a beautiful skyscraper, the Durham Centre, surrounded by numerous smaller buildings. Just south of the city center is the home of the Durham Bulls.

Should you and your sweetheart love baseball, this may just be the place to catch each other. The Stadium will hold up to 10,000 of your closes friends. Should the weather not be the best, 2,500 of your very best friends and family will have a roof over their head.

The Ball field is well manicured with a great sound system. What a wondrous way to share your vows of hope and love with the gathered witnesses.

At the end of the ceremony you can reserve a section for the reception. They have a fine selection of foods and beverages.

If you do it on game day, you may be able to time it so that your guests can take in a game after the reception. It can be a fun day for all.

Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-2855 (BULL)


North from the Durham Centre is a fantastic and magical place that does sometimes host special events, such as weddings. At the Museum of Life and Science they have a building which houses species of butterflies from around the world. The exhibit is known as Magic Wings.

The entry to Magic Wings with its statuary, ramps and steps would make a wonderful setting for the ceremony. The Magic Wings exhibit with its plethora of butterfly species floating by and occasionally landing close to you provides a fabulous backdrop for those posed pictures.

For the kids, old or young, there are a multitude of diversions to keep them entertained.

An enchanting wedding here among the rare and colorful butterflies would leave the new couple with dreams of romance on their wedding night.

Museum of Life and Science
433 Murray Avenue
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 220-5429

One final place west of the Durham Centre is the famous Sarah Duke Gardens. They often hold weddings in the gardens and have ten suggested areas with party size figured in.