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New Bern & Craven County Wedding Guide
The Beginning of Your Happily Ever After
On your day, you deserve to be surrounded by
distinct elegance, romance and beauty. Find
all of this and more in historic New Bern and
Craven County, North Carolina. New Bern is a charming
riverfront destination that offers all you need to make
your day completely unforgettable. Its historic mansions,
beautiful plantation homes and romantic bed and
breakfast locations make New Bern and Craven County
the perfect backdrop for the wedding of your dreams.
Our area is centrally located along the North Carolina
coast. Historic New Bern’s picturesque downtown
setting, overlooking the scenic Neuse and Trent Rivers,
is filled with quaint boutiques and eateries, riverfront
attractions, lively entertainment
and more, so that every
moment of your
event will be truly
extraordinary.
You’ll fall in love with all that New Bern and Craven
County offers you and your guests. Sun seekers can enjoy
boating or golf, nature trails and other outdoor recreation.
History lovers can tour local landmarks, historic homes
and museums. Anyone wishing to take time out of their
busy weekend, can revel in the charm of a cozy bed and
breakfast, or simply unwind and relax.
The New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitor
Center will help you set the stage for your dream
wedding.
The staff can assist by providing information regarding
accommodations and venues in the area. This will give you
time to plan the more exciting details and focus on making
your wishes come true.
Downtown New Bern offers breathtaking waterfront views
from the Union Point Park Gazebo, elegant mansions
steeped in history and a real Palace made more romantic
with a one of a kind setting. Whether it’s a classic wedding
you’ve always dreamed of, or you’re looking for something
a little less traditional, New Bern and Craven County
offers everything you need to make your day unforgettable.
Every Fairytale Should Include a Palace
T ryon Palace is the perfect backdrop for your
storybook wedding. Whether you’re planning
an intimate gathering or an extravagant
soiree, Tryon Palace has all the amenities and beauty to
make your fairytale come true.
Nestled along the Trent River in New Bern’s Downtown
Historic District, Tryon Palace offers multiple venues.
This includes 16 acres of beautiful gardens, historic
homes, the North Carolina History Center and
of course, the Governor’s Palace, North Carolina’s
reconstructed 18th century colonial capitol. The iconic
architecture and ambiance of the Governor’s Palace sets
the stage for the grandest of weddings.
Tryon Palace’s historic homes and gorgeous gardens
are flexible enough to accommodate small to midsize
weddings, rehearsal dinners and engagement parties, all
with southern charm.
While Tryon Palace is known for its history, the North
Carolina History Center is known for its stately Mattocks
Hall, waterfront views from Bate Commons and amenities
like a state-of-the-art catering kitchen. Whether you want
to host a reception, ceremony or book it as your
backup in the event of rain, the
North Carolina History Center
could be an exciting
addition to your big day.
Make Your Day an Occasion to RememberIf you’re looking for a beautiful waterfront location with
modern elegance, the New Bern Riverfront Convention
Center is the perfect destination for hosting your big day.
Located in the heart of New Bern’s Downtown Historic
District, the Convention Center provides convenience as
well as an air of distinct sophistication so that your wedding
day will truly be extraordinary.
The 45,000 square foot Center can accommodate groups up
to 1,350 and serve banquets for over 1,000 people. A grand,
state-of-the-art 12,000 square foot ballroom promises to
make your reception exceptional, or if your wedding is
more intimate in nature, additional cozy settings are offered
as well. You and your guests will enjoy the breathtaking
waterfront veranda, as well as the Center’s close proximity to
all of the historic sites of Downtown New Bern.
Over 400 guest rooms are within walking distance of the
Center and they can assist with obtaining the best group
rates for blocks of hotel rooms for your guests.
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center is another ideal
setting for social gatherings of all sizes. When you are ready
to begin planning the perfect wedding, their friendly and
professional staff will assist you in making your wedding
day one to remember.
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center offers 7,200
square feet of space that accommodates groups from 10 to
800 guests. With its modern décor, functional space and
excellent service, the Tourist & Event Center is the perfect
location for an unforgettable gathering.
Wedding & Reception Venues Abilena Plantation 252-876-7599 Abilena.com
The Aerie Guest House & Conference Center 252-636-5553 aeriebedandbreakfast.com
Baker’s Kitchen 252-637-0304 bakerskitchennb.com
Benjamin Ellis House Bed and Breakfast Harmony House Inn 252-259-2311 BenjaminEllisHouse.com
Bridgepointe Hotel & Marina 877-283-7713 BridgePointeHotel.com
Captain Ratty’s 252-633-2088 CaptainRattys.com
Carolina Colours Pavilion252-772-0201CarolinaColoursAssociation.com/Pavilion
The Carolina Wedding Barn 252-876-7599 TheWeddingBarn.net
Chelsea Restaurant 252-637-5469 TheChelsea.com
Copper Ridge252-349-9602 CopperRidgeOnTheNeuse.com
DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront Hotel 252-638-3585NewBernRiverfront.DoubleTree.com
Elks Lodge 252-638-8116 Elks.org
The Flame Catering & Banquet Centre 252-633-1193 TheFlameNewBern.com
Havelock Tourist & Event Center 252-444-4348 HavelockEvents.com
Isaac Taylor Garden 252-649-1712 ITaylorGarden.com
The Jarvis at 220 Bed & Breakfast and Events252-631-1452 thejarvisat220.com
Knights of Columbus 252-633-5632 KofcNewBern.org
Meadows Inn 252-634-1776 MeadowsInn-NC.com
Neuse Breeze 252-447-2937 NeuseBreeze.com
New Bern Churches Call the Visitors Center 252-637-9400
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 252-637-1551 visitnewbern.com/riverfront-conventioncenter
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant 252-514-0033 PersimmonsRestaurant.net
Rivertowne & Stanly Hall Ballrooms 252-637-2003 RivertowneBallroom.com
Sudan Temple Shrine Center 252-637-5197 SudanShriners.com
Tryon Palace 800-767-1560 TryonPalace.org/weddings
Union Point Park Gazebo 252-639-2901 NewBern.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=5063
Downtown Accommodations The Aerie Bed & Breakfast 252-636-5553 AerieNC.com
Benjamin Ellis House Bed and Breakfast Harmony House Inn 252-259-2311 BenjaminEllisHouse.com
Bridgepointe Hotel & Marina 877-283-7713 BridgePointe.com
The Captain’s Stay Bed & Breakfast252-288-5133 TheCaptainsStay.com/
Courtyard by Marriott 252-636-0022 Marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewncy-courtyard-new-bern/
DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront Hotel 252-638-3585NewBernRiverfront.DoubleTree.com
Hanna House Bed & Breakfast 252-635-3209 HannaHouseNC.net
The Jarvis at 220 Bed & Breakfast and Events252-631-1452 thejarvisat220.com
Meadows Inn Bed & Breakfast 252-634-1776 MeadowsInn-NC.com
Area Accommodations Abbot Cottages & Ziegler Suites Hotel 252-638-6868 NewBernZig.com
Candlewood Suites 252-638-8166 CandlewoodSuites.com
Comfort Suites of New Bern 252-649-1717 ComfortSuitesOfNewBern.com
Days Inn Havelock 252-447-1122 DaysInn.com
Hampton Inn Havelock 252-447-9400 HamptonInn.com
Hampton Inn New Bern 252-637-2111 HamptonInn.com
Holiday Inn Express Havelock 252-447-9000 HIExpress.com
Holiday Inn Express New Bern 252-638-8266 HIExpress.com
Quality Inn Havelock 252-444-1111 QualityInn.com
Springhill Suites by Marriott 252-637-0017 Marriott.com/ewnsh
All of the details for your perfect day will come together seamlessly in New Bern and Craven County. The area offers a variety of venues ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts, and the town’s most distinguished churches, to the New Bern Country Club or the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Meanwhile,
many of the hotels not only offer accommodations for your out of town guests, but event space as well.
Where Dreams Become Reality
Finding the right professionals for your big day doesn’t need to be a chore. Fortunately, New Bern and Craven County’s top-rated vendors will ensure that your wedding, the reception and all of your memories are absolutely incredible. From florists and bakers, to photographers and videographers, to DJs and even limousine services, you’ll have the best team on your side to make your day something truly memorable.
Caterers 247 Craven 252-635-1879 247Craven.com
Annabelle’s - Strange & Sons Catering 252-636-3663 StrangeAndSons.com
Bengel Hospitality 252-637-0304 BengelHospitality.com
The Chelsea Restaurant 252-229-3213 TheChelsea.com
DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront Hotel 252-638-3585NewBernRiverfront.DoubleTree.com
The Flame Catering & Banquet Centre 252-633-1193 TheFlameNewBern.com
Moore’s BBQ, Inc 252-353-4227 MooresBarbeque.com
Posh Palate 252-631-2038 ThePoshPalate.com
Two Chefs Catering 252-670-9904 TwoChefsCatering.net
Thee Catering Company 252-259-9500 TheeCateringCompany.com
Wedding Planners Anne Griggs Productions252-670-1651 AnneGriggsProductions.com
Occasions To Celebrate 252-637-9100 Occasions2Celebrate.com
Party Perfection Weddings & Events 252-876-7143 MyPerfectParty.net
Promised Hearts 252-671-6939 PromisedHearts.com
Florists Anne Griggs Productions252-670-1651 AnneGriggsProductions.com
Greenleaf Park Florist 252-638-5156 GreenLeafFloristNC.com
Michael’s Florist 252-633-4770
Occasions To Celebrate 252-637-9100 Occasions2Celebrate.com
Odham’s Flower Shop 252-638-1374 OdhamsFlowerShop.com
Transportation A Diamond Limousine Service 252-240-1680 ADiamondLimousine.com
New Bern Tours 252-637-7316 NewBernTours.com
Shuttle Me Transportation 252-637-7433 ShuttleMeTransportationService.com
Twilight Limousine 252-633-0027 North-Carolina-Limo.com
Entertainment BTA Entertainment 800-985-2821 BTAEntertainment.com
CK Entertainment 252-229-8844 CKEntertainment.net
Creative Music Entertainment 252-637-1118
Firehouse Mobile Entertainment 252-670-7891
Tunes On The Move 252-447-4769 TunesOnTheMove.com
PhotographersChad Winstead Photography 252-342-8794 ChadWinsteadPhotography.com
Courtney Fries Photography 252-772-1265 CourtneyFries.com
Cynthia Rose Photography 252-626-3342 CynthiaRosePhotography.com
Distinctive Photo Images 252-675-1631 DistinctivePhotoImages.com
Mark Andrew 574-309-4055 MarkAndrewPics.com
Open Aperture Photography 252-571-8100 OpenApPhoto.com
Portraits by Angelo 252-633-3755 PortraitsbyAngelo.com
Renee Sprink Photography, LLC 919-285-1670 Reneesprink.com/raleigh-wedding-photographer-1
Seagull Video Productions 252-732-0086 www.SeagullVideoProductions.com
New Bern - Craven County Convention & Visitor Center | 203 South Front Street | New Bern, NC 28560800-437-5767 | 252-637-9400 | VisitNewBern.com/weddings
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