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

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