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The Farm at 42 Weddings

The Farm at 42 is a great choice in choosing your wedding venue. We offer accomodations for not only the wedding ceremony but also receptions, engagement parties, indoor and outdoor options.

Hosting Your Wedding Ceremony on the farm at 42

Deciding where to get married is a big decision. The place where you have your ceremony will forever stick in your memory, so it needs to be a place that you love, that suits you as a couple, and that meets all the specifications you’ve dreamed up.

If you’re looking to get married in a private, quiet, country space, either indoors or outdoors, The Farm at 42 is the perfect place for you. With 2 rooms, you have a choice of quiet and intimate or larger and more expansive ceremony venues. Or go outdoors overlooking our Pond for a truly romantic experience. The Farm at 42 about 30 minutes southeast of Raleigh and close to Smithfield, Benson, Goldsboro and Wilson.

Wedding Reception on the farm at 42

Holding wedding receptions in unique locations and venues is fun and can be a great way to make your wedding suit your personality. Our brand-new venue is sure to provide the distinct setting you want when it comes time to celebrate your marriage.

The Farm at 42, located outside of Clayton, NC, on Highway 42, provides a beautiful countryside reception venue convenient to Raleigh, Benson, Wilson, Zebulon, Wendell, Garner, Smithfield, and surrounding areas.

The Farm at 42 – All New Facilities for Your Raleigh-Area Wedding Reception

on the farm at 42, we have 2 indoor and outdoor spaces available for rent – so no matter how you envision your reception, we can accommodate you. Your reception on the farm at 42 will have a down-home vibe with the lush, picturesque fields of the Eastern North Carolina countryside as the backdrop. We rent our space out on a nightly basis, and we only hold one event a night, so your reception is sure to be private. With us, you won’t have to worry about guests from other events stopping by like you will at some venues.

Our brand-new facility has 2 indoor banquet halls. The Oak Room can hold 400 people, as well as tables and chairs for all your guests. The Maple Room can hold 100 people, as well as tables and chairs for your guests. This rustic space is flexible and versatile, and the Oak Room features a food-prep area perfect for your caterer. Additionally, it has a dance floor, and we provide audiovisual equipment for your use. Outside, you’ll find our Serenity Pond that provides an exquisite backdrop for you reception. Plus a large parking lot with more than enough parking for your guests. Interested in hosting your wedding reception on the farm at 42? Please give us a call at 919-750-5464.

To learn more about hosting your wedding reception on the farm at 42, contact us today.

Hosting Your Rehearsal Dinner

As your special day approaches, your rehearsal dinner is a treasured time with your closest friends and family. on the farm at 42, minutes from Clayton, we want to make sure the occasion is successful, special and memorable.

With 2 beautiful indoor and exquisite outdoor spaces, we can accommodate rehearsal dinners of any type and size, from a large, outdoor barbecue, to a small, formal buffet. Choosing to celebrate your rehearsal dinner on the farm at 42 guarantees that your guests will have a fun and unique experience.

The Unique Raleigh-Area Rehearsal Dinner Location

With 2 country banquet halls, the larger Oak Room is equipped with a modern food prep area that is great for any caterer – so whether you have a buffet, sit-down dinner, light hors d’oeuvres or a casual picnic, our facilities will be perfect for your Raleigh-area rehearsal dinner.

Outside, we have open space and a Serenity Pond that can be used for picnics and outdoor games, as well as a fire pit and an indoor/outdoor patio featuring a bar.

Our pastoral scenery and private location provide a fun, intimate environment for you to enjoy the time with the people you love. We rent our space out on a nightly basis, so your party will be the only one there to provide you with the privacy you want.

Whether you choose to have your rehearsal dinner inside or out, formal or casual, large or small, it will be a great time for everyone involved when you have it on the farm at 42.

The Farm at 42 also has space available for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Interested in holding your rehearsal dinner on the farm at 42? Contact us today to tell us more about your special event, find out more information and reserve the venue.

Host Your Engagement Party on the farm at 42

The Farm at 42 isn’t just for wedding celebrations — our event venue is perfect for your engagement party, too!

Start the journey through this exciting time of celebrations with an engagement party at our unique, rustic event venue near Clayton, NC. Located conveniently near Raleigh, Zebulon, Knightdale, Smithfield and Garner, The Farm at 42 gives the happy couple the opportunity to enjoy a retreat and engagement celebration with their closest family and friends amidst some of the Triangles most unspoiled countryside.

Escape the Ordinary & Celebrate Your Engagement in Style

Choose between our 2 ballrooms, the spacious, state-of-the-art Oak Room or the smaller more intimate Maple Room for your Raleigh-area engagement party, or celebrate outside and enjoy stunning Serenity Pond. No matter which option you choose, you’ll have access to all the luxurious facilities and amenities that make The Farm at 42 so wonderful.

We provide audiovisual equipment for engagement party toasts and slideshows, the Oak room has a fully-equipped food preparation areas for caterers, spacious bathrooms and convenient parking. Want a dance floor? We can make that happen, too. With room enough for up to 400 seated guests in the Oak Room, while up to 100 seated guests can be in the Maple Room, our event venue is able to accommodate any guest list. We will do all we can to ensure that our space looks exactly as you’ve envisioned it!

Contact The Farm for Engagement Party Ideas & Recommendations

Need help figuring out how to best use or decorate our space? Contact The Farm at 42 today to speak with one of our event professionals. We would be happy to offer suggestions and recommendations so your Selma, NC engagement party looks beautiful and runs smoothly.

Host your engagement party at The Farm, an elegantly rustic event and party venue located in Selma, NC with both indoor and outdoor accommodations. We proudly serve Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Clayton, Garner, Wilson, Smithfield, Knightdale, Wendall and the surrounding areas of NC.

Outdoor Wedding Area on the farm at 42

Searching for that perfect outdoor wedding venue near Raleigh, NC? Located near Smithfield, Raleigh, Garner and Knightdale, The Farm at 42 now offers a brand-new outdoor pavilion and Serenity Pond that you can add to your wedding package. Imagine walking down the aisle and up the steps to a rustic, outdoor pavilion where you can marry the love of your life. Whether you decide to get married under the stars or the sun, we can help you make your wedding dreams come to life. When you add on our Serenity Pool and outdoor pavilion to your wedding package, it comes with up to 300 chairs, perfect for large or small weddings.

The Farm at 42: The Perfect Outdoor Wedding Venue Near Raleigh, Smithfield & Beyond

If you are looking to host your wedding ceremony outside and then bring your guests inside to dance the night away in a rustic reception hall, The Farm at 42 has exactly what you need.

From our outdoor area to your choice of indoor hall, we have all of the wedding venue space you need to create lasting memories. Add our Serenity Pool outdoor wedding venue to your wedding package today by calling The Farm at 42 at (919) 750-5464. We would also be happy to answer any questions you may have. The Farm is proud to offer our outdoor pavilion for rent for outdoor wedding ceremonies near Raleigh, Smithfield, Zebulon, Wendell, Clayton, Garner, Cary, Wake Forest, NC and beyond.

Rental Packages

The Farm at 42 offers 8 and 12 hour rental packages with pricing based on the day of the week and time of year for your event. Please contact the The Farm at 42 Venue Manager at rachel@thefarmnc.com for more information and specific pricing details!

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