Brick & Mortar Events

All Inclusive Wedding & Event Venue

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

Verified reviews from real couples

My husband and I had an absolute WONDERFUL time at our wedding in November at Brick and Mortar. The staff? Fabulous. The dinner? Wonderful! All of our guests were gushing about how great the food is. If you're Italian American, this venue and the owners make you feel like you're at home. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Cassidy ..

5.0

We held our wedding at Brick and Mortar and when I tell you they're the best possible venue choice you could find, I'm not lying. The entire planning process was seamless, wonderful, fun, helpful, and flexible. The venue is BEAUTIFUL, spacious, and has a on-site bridal suite and grooms suite. The balcony second floor was the perfect place for us to hold our cocktail hour while the ceremony space was flipped to the reception. They offer food/catering and bar services although you don't have to book through them, I don't know why you wouldn't. The catering was some of the BEST food I've ever eaten in my life (shoutout Craig) and the menu is completely customizable. When we wanted customized appetizers for cocktail hour, Craig sat down with us to create the exact passable apps that we were looking for. The dinner was served buffet style, and was delicious and hot. I'm still dreaming about the pesto ravioli and sirloin!!! Bernice was our main contact for planning purposes and she was so friendly and sweet that I seriously squealed when I saw her two different times on wedding day. My bridesmaids were obsessed with the bartender, Lorenzo, and I found the bar packages to be very fairly priced especially considering that it included the staff and the glassware. I cannot say enough good things about Brick and Mortar Events and if you choose them for your wedding venue you will NOT regret it, trust me!!

Kelly D.

5.0

Located in downtown Clayton, NC, Brick & Mortar Events is a wedding venue just 20 minutes from Raleigh. This industrial-chic venue blends historic charm with modern elegance and has been renovated to suit upscale events and private parties. Here, you can curate your dream day alongside a dedicated team who look forward to bringing your vision to life. From your rehearsal dinner to your post-wedding brunch, you can host your entire wedding journey at Brick & Mortar Events. This urban-chic building dates back 100 years and was renovated in 2013, with the original exposed brick walls and lofty ceilings retained for a touch of old-world style. You can exchange vows surrounded by those you love. Evening receptions are held in the main ballroom, where everything from linens and china to tables and chairs is supplied by the event staff. This sophisticated room is characterized by ambient lighting and 25-foot ceilings that lend an airy atmosphere to the proceedings. Private preparation suites are available for you and your wedding party. There are a number of all-inclusive wedding packages available at Brick & Mortar Events. The expert team oversees catering, menu selection, bar service, and staffing of events from start to finish. Known for their excellent cuisine, the in-house caterers delight in producing delicious meals and buffets for weddings. From shrimp cocktail and Italian antipasto platters to passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, and themed stations, there is something to suit every couple’s tastes. Full bar service is provided, with a range of premium beverages for you and your guests to enjoy. Additional services on offer at this venue include Viennese dessert stations, candy stations, a selection of liquors for nightcaps, and more.

Woman-owned Business

13+ years in business

Speaks English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Historic Venue

Industrial & Warehouse

Loft

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Food & Catering

Planning

Se Habla Español

Wedding Design

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Cassidy .

11/25/2025

My husband and I had an absolute WONDERFUL time at our wedding in November at Brick and Mortar. The staff? Fabulous. The dinner? Wonderful! All of our guests were gushing about how...

great the food is. If you're Italian American, this venue and the owners make you feel like you're at home. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Kelly D

3/19/2025

We held our wedding at Brick and Mortar and when I tell you they're the best possible venue choice you could find, I'm not lying. The entire planning process was seamless, wonderfu...

l, fun, helpful, and flexible. The venue is BEAUTIFUL, spacious, and has a on-site bridal suite and grooms suite. The balcony second floor was the perfect place for us to hold our cocktail hour while the ceremony space was flipped to the reception. They offer food/catering and bar services although you don't have to book through them, I don't know why you wouldn't. The catering was some of the BEST food I've ever eaten in my life (shoutout Craig) and the menu is completely customizable. When we wanted customized appetizers for cocktail hour, Craig sat down with us to create the exact passable apps that we were looking for. The dinner was served buffet style, and was delicious and hot. I'm still dreaming about the pesto ravioli and sirloin!!! Bernice was our main contact for planning purposes and she was so friendly and sweet that I seriously squealed when I saw her two different times on wedding day. My bridesmaids were obsessed with the bartender, Lorenzo, and I found the bar packages to be very fairly priced especially considering that it included the staff and the glassware. I cannot say enough good things about Brick and Mortar Events and if you choose them for your wedding venue you will NOT regret it, trust me!!

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Kaitlyn C

10/27/2024

Absolutely beautiful! Helped us every step of the way and the owners were amazing hosts! Absolutely recommend

Rebecca L

10/07/2023

You will be so impressed with Brick & Mortar throughout the entire process. The food was delicious, the bar tenders were top notch, and they did everything in their power to make m...

y wedding unforgettable. I cannot recommend them enough!!!

Response from Brick & Mortar Events on 10/08/2023

Thank you Rebecca for the great review and we're so happy that you we were able to make yo...

ur wedding day special. We wish you both the very best in the future!

Sara M

6/28/2023

My husband and I recently got married at Brick and Mortar and we had an amazing time. From the moment we started working with the venue they have been helpful and kind. We were ext...

remely excited for the food as well which was delicious. We got so many compliments on how good it was! We cannot recommend them enough as we had the most amazing wedding day with their help!

Kathryn C

3/27/2023

My husband and I got married at Brick & Mortar Events – highly recommend! I fell in love with the venue from the first time that I visited, as it is truly stunning. The event spa...

ce is very elegant, spacious, and cozy. Jerry and Bernadette did an amazing job of designing the space, such that it is beautiful on its own and requires minimal decoration. They also deeply care for their venue and clients, such that they provide a high quality of service. There are many smaller details that make such a significant difference and set them apart from other event spaces. For instance, the packages include tables, chairs, linens, tableware, etc., which allows you to focus on more important aspects of the event. Truly, it was so easy to work with them throughout the entire planning process. Jerry and Bernadette were very organized, responsive, flexible, and patient. They are genuinely kind and trustworthy people that have your best interests in mind. Jerry is such a talented chef – our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious each dish was! He was very helpful in designing our menu and pairing certain items together. We also really appreciated the Brick & Mortar staff: all of them were polite, organized, and professional! Again, I would absolutely recommend Brick & Mortar Events (:

Kristin L

12/06/2022

There are not enough good things that we can say about working with Jerry and Bernadette at Brick and Mortar Events to make our dream wedding come true. Our original date was impac...

ted by the uncertainty of the COVID-19 closures. Jerry and Bernadette were so flexible and understanding and truly collaborated with us to move our wedding to a new date. Their venue is beautiful. We held our ceremony and reception there and they were quick with setup and flipping the space while the cocktail hour was held upstairs. It was so nice to have the bridal suite to get ready in, the outdoor deck space with fire pits and having the bar in a central location to keep everyone part of the party. Their staff was so fun, kind and accommodating. They kept the buffet organized, were quick to clean up and were always checking in on us and our guests. And the food, we cannot say enough about the food! It was so much fun having a food tasting with Jerry and Bernadette to decide what we would be serving at the wedding. There were so many great options that it was difficult to choose! The food is so delicious and we received many compliments on it. They were also accommodating for a few of our guests who had dietary restrictions. We are so thankful to have had our wedding at Brick and Mortar Events and we would highly recommend everyone to consider holding your big day here, you will not be disappointed!

Jacob A

10/18/2022

My wife, my family, and I all had a great experience working with Gerry and Bernadette to plan our wedding. They were always available for us to go over the new things or to modify...

plans we had already made. The fact that they're so accommodating and knowledgeable along with the fact they have amazing catering with an extensive list of homemade Italian foods to choose from, as well as having most of the decor needed for the venue (meaning we didn't have to find a third party for things like tables and chairs) made the experience so much more enjoyable and easy. They truly cared about helping us make our special day perfect. We were also lucky enough to be able to rent the bridal sweet at their beautiful inn (McWade's Inn) which is just down the road from Brick & Mortar. Being so close to the venue on the day of our wedding helped reduce stress and allowed my wife to get ready at a much more relaxed pace. If you have a chance to work with Gerry and Bernadette for your wedding or any other occasion then you will not be disappointed!

Melissa B

10/17/2022

Jerry and Bernadette are absolutely wonderful to work with. The venue is incredible, the food is so delicious, the staff is super friendly… I can’t say enough great things about Br...

ick & Mortar Events. They made everything so easy and were helpful every step of the way. My friends and family keep bringing up how beautiful the venue was and how the food was so delicious!

Response from Brick & Mortar Events on 10/17/2022

Thank you so much for the kind review! You and your family were amazing and easy to work ...

with. It was a pleasure hosting your event and we were thrilled to be a part of your special day! Wishing you many, many years of happiness!!

Laura K

7/25/2022

Cannot recommend Brick and Mortar more highly! The venue is absolutely gorgeous! The lovely bridal suite was the perfect setting for getting ready before the wedding, and the indoo...

r space was fabulous for a reception. It was open, spacious, elegant, well-decorated, and clean. The owners were wonderful to work with throughout the planning process—responsive, attentive, and accommodating at every turn. The staff (from the servers to the bartenders to the clean up crew) was incredible and exceeded all of our expectations. They tended to every detail, no matter how small, and did everything to ensure that the evening ran as smoothly as possible. Five stars all around!

Mary Beth C

12/12/2021

Brick and Mortar were great from start to finish. I did not have a wedding coordinator but because they were so helpful and provided great advice/insight, I did not really need one...

. They seemed truly invested that I have a perfect day; the staff working the event so were so kind and helpful and again I felt like they really cared that my wedding was as perfect as possible. The venue itself is gorgeous; they decorate so well I needed minimal decorations which also helped with costs! The food was amazing and all my guests told me how delicious it was! I would definitely recommend the venue to anyone wanting to get married.

Response from Brick & Mortar Events on 01/03/2022

Mary Beth, Thank you for the great review! We truly enjoyed hosting your event and wish y...

ou both a lifetime of happiness!

Brittany G

4/11/2021

Brick and Mortar Events was the perfect venue to hold my small wedding ceremony and celebration! Upon seeing the photos online I knew I had to check it out as I wanted more than ju...

st a banquet hall with no character. The exposed brick and beautiful lighting were exactly what I had envisioned. I loved that they had an outdoor area, bridal suite, and grooms lounge. Jerry (Chef) and Bernadette were the perfect team to help me make my day go smoothly. They were always professional, friendly, flexible, and answered any and all questions I had throughout the whole process. The food was absolutely amazing! We had caesar salad, chicken parm, sausage and peppers, green beans, potatoes, and pasta. My husband and I enjoyed every bite! My family and my guests were impressed by the amazing service they received through each part of our day! My guests also wanted me to note that the bartender was one of the best they had at an event. Overall, my wedding at Brick and Mortar was exactly what envisioned!

Response from Brick & Mortar Events on 04/12/2021

Thank you Brittany & Ryan! We were thrilled to have been a part of your wedding day and w...

ish you both the very best. It means so much to us that you had a good time and we were able to meet your expectations. Many years of happiness! Sincerely, Jerry & Bernadette

Sally F

10/14/2018

The venue itself is beautiful. 30ft ceilings and exposed brick walls, plus a balcony that wraps around to look down into the first floor. The owners Jerry and Bernadette were won...

derful to work with. We had our wedding a with Brick and Mortar. They were able to off a turn key style event. So we had the ceremony and the reception at their venue. All of our wedding guests loved the building and couldn’t stop talking about the food. We did a buffet style dinner with Italian food. Jerry and Bernadette were easy to work with and available whenever I needed them. I would highly recommend Brick and Mortar to anyone.

Erica L

4/29/2018

The venue was perfect with a beautiful rustic look! Jerry and his wife are such a pleasure to work with and they do what they can to make sure your vision comes to life! I loved my...

whole wedding experience.

Elizabeth B

11/20/2016

We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Brick & Mortar Events in October 2016. It was incredible! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly fit our style. So much is in...

cluded with the venue from the food to the drinks to the linens to the tables and chairs. It was so convenient to be able to have both our ceremony and reception at this venue. It was beautiful for both! The food is absolutely amazing and there are a ton of options to mix and match with. Our guests raved about how delicious everything was. One of the best things about Brick & Mortar is the owners -- Jerry and Bernadette. From our very first meeting, they made us feel so comfortable and took so much of the stress out of the wedding planning process. They are so nice and they really took the time to get to know us. They are also very detail-oriented and helped us coordinate details of the ceremony and reception. They took so much of the guess-work out of planning the event. We also work with Jerry and Bernadette's daughter, Nicole, to construct our centerpieces. She got to know us and took our vision and turned it into the most beautiful centerpieces that were absolutely perfect for our laid-back, craft-beer-loving style. She did an excellent job! I wish I could give Brick & Mortar more than five stars! Our wedding was absolutely perfect and they were instrumental in making that happen!

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217 East Main Street, Clayton, NC

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