Rand-Bryan House

Resting on a rich green lawn surrounded by native trees in Garner, North Carolina, Rand-Bryan House provides couples with a romantic outdoor wedding venue. The spectacular grounds have year-round landscaping to provide a gorgeous garden wedding, but this venue doesn't stop at outdoor events. Couples who want to say their vows indoors can do so in a stunning room glowing with sunlight that has a beautiful rustic setting. The epitome of Southern charm, Rand-Bryan House has indoor and outdoor options for both ceremonies and receptions. Couples can pose for outdoor photos and then move inside to get some pictures in an elegant interior location. Couples and guests can stroll around the grounds and enjoy the venue's exquisite atmosphere before the great event.

Rand-Bryan House offers two outdoor settings for a ceremony and reception, an indoor ceremony site and an indoor reception site.

is a traditional, outdoor Southern setting for weddings of up to 125 guests. Couples make their way down a grassy path to a sumptuous altar where they say their vows. Sheltered by blooming bushes and trees, the garden is ideal for weddings of all seasons. Tables, chairs and tenting can be arranged to continue the celebration with an outdoor reception.

is a picturesque location for a more expansive outdoor wedding and reception. Arranged with stylish tables, chairs and tents, the side yard can accommodate more than 200 guests.

captures the day's warmth with floor-to-ceiling windows and polished hardwood floors. Gleaming with natural light, this enchanting room with 19th century-style craftsmanship seats up to 120 guests for a romantic indoor wedding.

combine to create a large reception area with tables and chairs, where up to 150 guests can enjoy dinner and dancing.

Rental fees include full access to the Rand-Bryan House, its grounds and the venue parking lot, and they also include access to a sound system and the kitchen. Tables are included in the rental costs and set up ahead of time, but chairs and tablecloths must be brought by the couple or rented. The caterer primarily provides dishes. Tenting is available for a separate cost, but Rand-Bryan House provides contact information for its tent vendor.

Rand-Bryan House lets couples pay for a desired number of hours, but they may break the time up however they wish. For example, a couple who pays for eight hours of use may use some of that time on a different day for engagement photos or the morning of the event for special decorating and then return later for the ceremony and reception. Pricing for rental depends of the time frame, day of the week and number of hours desired. April through November pricing is more expensive than December through March pricing, and Friday or Sunday pricing is less expensive than Saturday pricing.

A deposit is due at booking: $500 or 25 percent of the facility fee, whichever is greater. A $500 refundable security deposit is due two months before event, and the balance is due two months before the event.

Couples have three package options. The Silver Package covers eight hours of venue use, the Gold Package provides 12 hours of venue use and the Platinum Package pays for 15 hours at the venue. Hourly pricing is also available, excluding Saturdays from April through November.

In addition to the beautiful scenery and ability to divide rental time, choosing Rand-Bryan House offers several additional benefits.

• Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award for 2016
• Vendor recommendations on request
• Featured in Southern Bride and Groom magazine