Classic design with unmatched service and cuisine
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Ashley Brodie
SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Aria Events and Catering is a wedding venue located in Durham, NC. As A Giorgios Hospitality Group property boasting over 30 years of wedding event and catering experience, the Aria Events and Catering team is ready to bring your dream celebration to life- offering couples a choice of several gorgeous event spaces of varying sizes and styles, allowing you to select the option that best fits your wedding vision.
Aria Events and Catering offers a beautiful garden space for couples who want to utter their vows in an outdoor setting. This luscious oasis perfectly blends tranquility and sophistication, creating the ideal backdrop for your ceremony. If you prefer to celebrate your love indoors, there are two elegant ballrooms to choose from. The Crystal Ballroom combines timeless refinement with contemporary charm, while the Grand Ballroom features vaulted ceilings, an expansive dance floor, and balconies with views of the hall. You and your loved ones will be treated to a unique and memorable dining experience wherever you choose to celebrate. Using only the highest quality produce. sourced from local suppliers, the team at Aria Events and Catering will ensure you and your guests enjoy a customized and unforgettable meal.
Aria Events and Catering serves weddings and events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger affairs. For more populated weddings, the Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 250 seated guests or 300 standing, while the garden can accommodate 200 seated and 300 standing. The Rumi Board Room seats up to 40 guests for couples looking for a more cozy setting, making it ideal for more intimate celebrations.
+3 years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Se Habla Español
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Ashley Brodie
Sales & Marketing Director
At Aria, we provide a versatile event space that can be tailored to a wide range of occasions. As the exclusive caterer, Giorgios Events and Catering—backed by the award-winning Giorgios Hospitality Group with over 30 years of excellence—ensures an exceptional culinary experience. With over a decade of experience with Giorgios Hospitality Group and a background in event planning across New York, New Orleans, and the Carolinas, Ashley brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a personalized approach to every event. She collaborates closely with clients to bring their vision to life, offering expert guidance on layout, décor, and logistics. Her goal is to create seamless, unforgettable experiences while making the planning process stress-free.
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Leila Yahyapour5.0
2/18/24
I recently hosted a 40th Wedding Anniversary party for my parents at Aria, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Firstly, the venue itself is...
beautiful. The space was perfectly suited for our event with cocktail hour in the lobby and dinner in the formal ballroom.
What truly sets this venue apart is the exceptional service provided by the staff. From the initial inquiry to the day of the event, they were professional, attentive, and accommodating. Every request was met with a smile, and they worked tirelessly to ensure every detail was taken care of.
The catering service exceeded our expectations. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the menu, and the staff ensured that everyone's dietary restrictions were accommodated.
Overall, I highly recommend this venue for any event. The combination of a stunning space, top-notch amenities, and outstanding service make it the perfect choice. I can't thank the team (Negin and Miguel) enough for making our event truly unforgettable.
chernelle jones5.0
1/22/24
The gracious venue team at Aria Events and Catering/Aislinn Perez made our event elegant, easy, and delicious! Looking for new venues in the area? Look no further- Aria Events and Catering has you covered! 4 event spaces that include a ballroom...
with a mezzanine that is perfect for a cocktail hour followed by dinner, an outdoor event space called The Garden with a built in stone stage, and a secondary space for a more intimate event for 150 guests or less. Oh and sharing the Head Chef of Parizade puts the icing on the cake!
Toria King5.0
1/23/24
We used Aria for a training. Aislinn and the whole staff were responsive and courteous to us. The venue is beautiful with subtle middle Eastern flare and design. It is surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery.
They provided delicious meals a...
nd again, courteous service. While we didn’t use this for a wedding, it is also beautiful for weddings and other parties.
Chris Skowronek5.0
1/23/24
Aria Events and Catering did an amazing job with our holiday party for 185 people! The venue was elegant and the service and food were absolutely wonderful. They were so helpful in getting all of the details just right. We received so much posi...
tive feedback that we've already booked next year's party at Aria!
Christina5.0
10/18/24
Aria is a up and coming event venue. The growth in Aria from day 1 planning to the wedding day is record breaking. For us it usually meant something changed most of the time for the better. The result was a day we will never forget.
Aria does ...
now require a coordinator or event planner. We did not have that requirement and were happy to save money on that part. But we agree that it is very beneficial and will help the whole process run even more efficiently.
Aria feels like an escape from the world. Its beautifully hand painted murals set the design for our wedding which were blush, gray, green, gold colors with floral outline designs throughout everything from our save the dates to our thank you notes. The rose garden at Aria is a treasure for fairytale photographers like ours Casie Weathers. There is the option of also being married there, which does allow you to save time on travel from the ceremony to the reception. We wanted to be married in our church, so we decided to have our reception at Aria.
The Wedding night went so smoothly. All the staff were nice and at one point it looked like a well-oiled machine during the dinner service. A song from beauty and the beast was playing. It is the song be our guest. It seemed like the staff was dancing/serving to the music. It was magical.
Aria does have an in-house florist, which we went with Sahar with Surena Design. She is an artist as well. She took our dreams of long tables with bud vases and candles running down the center and made it real. She was able to work with allergies which made it harder for her and she not only made it work she nailed it.
While the site and the people are amazing, Aria is known for the food. Your guest will love you even more for selecting a meal that is a masterpiece. We highly suggest you and your partner select different options to be able to dine on mouthwatering goodness. Eat! They will send the leftovers home with you.
Everyone who attended could stop talking about all the details and how beautiful everything was and how amazing all the food was.
We are so happy with our choice to go with Aria because at the end of the day the wedding was beautiful and nothing crazy happened day of.
Again, we would like to thank the whole team for everything
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