The Meadows at Firefly Farm

Amazing venue!! Onsite accommodations for the bride and groom, and their parties! Beautifully renovated homes, and industrial yet chic feeling wedding venue and reception/bar area! Love everything about it!!

There is so much that I want to write about this venue and the amazing people that helped make our wedding such a memorable experience. My wife and I are the first official couple to be married at The Meadows. We were engaged on September 15th and decided to have the wedding on December 2nd. That gave us a total of 11 weeks to prepare for a wedding! We had no venue picked out, and had not even heard of The Meadows. On our first visit we met with the venue coordinator who showed us all of the spots on the property that were being planned. The key word being "planned." The Meadows was still under construction and not scheduling weddings until the Spring of 2018 - until we showed up. We had visited several venues throughout the area and this by far was the most beautiful and inviting spot that we visited on our search. We wanted to be married in the woods, run through the meadows for pictures, have a bon fire, and have a relaxed atmosphere for friends and family. There are simply no other venues in the area that matched what we found with The Meadows. Instead of turning us away while they were still under construction, they laid out a timeline of all projects that would be completed by our wedding date. The following 2 months were nothing short of amazing. Working with them became like working with family. Everything that we were told would be completed was completed..and so much more!!! Trails were carved out heading down to our wedding ceremony space, market lights were hung in the trees, a covered roof installed, a fire pit installed, a staging area that popped up seemingly overnight..etc..etc. We were truly amazed by the effort put forth by everyone involved who helped to make our wedding such an amazing day. Getting married at The Meadows was more than an event - it was an experience - and one we will never forget.

This venue is AMAZING. The getting-ready areas for the bridesmaids and groomsmen were so lovely and spacious, and there were so many gorgeous locations to choose from for the ceremony (we went with the lawn under the oak trees). The reception space is great because it can be molded into the exact look you're going for. The Meadows staff were incredibly responsive and helpful and were easy to work with and very accommodating when we decided to postpone. So many of our guests remarked on this amazing space and how it really made the day special. It was the perfect spot for our perfect day!

We were very fortunate to have our wedding ceremony and reception at The Meadows. This venue is stunningly beautiful. The houses on-site are perfect for getting ready with the wedding party the day-of and help to make the whole day feel festive and special. The natural beauty of this location cannot be overstated. The reception hall is spacious and includes indoor and covered outdoor areas so guests can be comfortable throughout. The team at The Meadows is responsive and easy to work with.

My husband Chris and I booked The Meadows as soon as we got engaged. We knew the second we arrived at the venue for the first time that we wanted to get married there. It was a perfect balance of our modern and minimalist style and we loved how spread out and open the property was. The staff was very involved and catered to our needs throughout the entire process. We will recommend The Meadows to everyone in search of a venue.

We are still so happy with how perfect The Meadows was for our big day! We were planning our wedding from a distance and the team was so sweet and accommodating from our first contact with them. We loved the space immediately and could tell that the team was going to be so easy/fun to work with that we booked right away and without hesitation. The Roost and the Aerie House were a big selling point for us and really lived up to all of our expectations. They each provided the perfect space for the guys and girls to eat/drink/relax/get ready with lots of room for everyone to spread out. The Meadows allowed us to bring a chef on-site to the houses which was a really fun way to treat our wedding party and maximize the use of the space! Our ceremony was in the valley and it was very lush and felt very intimate/open at the same time- we loved it and highly recommend! And last but not least, Heron Hall was an unreal backdrop to a great party. The space really is a blank slate and we were able to create lots of cozy spaces for our guests to relax (incorporating really great pieces from The Meadows furniture collection), along with a really fun party atmosphere for those who wanted to be on the dance floor. In summary, the space is perfect, the team is everything, and I couldn't recommend it more highly! Thank you all for everything!

If you like nature, wide open spaces, amazing furnishings, flexibility, and top notch staff, The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is the place for you. The staff are superb. From their guidance, communication, and organization they executed a dream come true wedding for our daughter. It is close to so much yet peacefully serene. Just you, your guests, and nature. Simply amazing!

If you are looking for the wedding venue with EVERYTHING near Raleigh, NC, you've found it. What can I say besides it beautiful, lush, expansive, modern, antique (yes, both) and has two houses on the property to fit lots of guests and the whole wedding party. BYO your own drink donkeys unfortunately but no place can be that perfect.

Loved everything about this venue!! It was everything I wanted for my wedding! The venue is in a great location in Raleigh and includes so much! I didn’t have to worry about decorating at all!:) I definitely recommend this venue to any couple looking for a place to get married!!!

My husband and I got married at the Meadows in October and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue!! First of all, the venue is absolutely stunning. The Meadows' 115 acres of rolling hills and beautiful meadows are such a perfect backdrop for a wedding. Our pictures were gorgeous! Second, the Meadows is conveniently located in Raleigh for easy access for wedding guests, but it definitely feels like more of a destination wedding venue. Third, the houses located on the property are amazing. We loved getting to spend some extra time with our wedding party with everyone staying on the property for the weekend. Fourth, and very importantly, the staff at the Meadows were so nice and accommodating to us throughout the whole wedding planning process. They were so great to work with and made sure everything was perfect for our big day!! I honestly cannot recommend the Meadows highly enough and would definitely encourage any newly engaged couples on the hunt for a wedding venue to check it out!!

There aren't enough words to describe how perfect The Meadows is. We would have a wedding there every single weekend if we could. We just had our wedding a few weeks ago and we heard nothing but compliments from all of our guests. They have truly thought of everything to make your wedding day so special. We even held our welcome dinner at The Meadows. Thank you to the amazing staff! We are forever thankful for you guys!

EVERYTHING about this place is perfect! It is absolutely beautiful. It's a perfect mix of rustic and modern. The owners of the venue are super sweet and very helpful, including the day of the event! New additions have been added constantly since they opened. I highly recommend this place!

I love this venue!!! It is perfect for any event. Anna and Kelley were a pleasure to work with. I would recommend this location to everyone!

We got married at The Meadows this past week, and we cannot rave about this venue enough. The facility is STUNNING, and the staff was just wonderful. Our planner, Lindsay, was a joy to work with and she brought our vision to life perfectly! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how cool the space was! We would absolutely recommend the Meadows!

The Meadows was the perfect venue for our big day! We had a picture-perfect ceremony under the trees on the front lawn. Our guests loved the indoor/outdoor features of the venue. It was truly the perfect day. We worked with the onsite event company, Timeless Events, to make sure our day was seamless. Our planner was Lindsay Harrod. Gosh, do we love her! She made our day a breeze. We got to truly enjoy all the details and be in the moment. She thought of everything so we didn't have to.

The Meadows was not our original wedding venue, but after having our wedding date postponed twice due to Covid, we decided to elope. We wanted to still be able to get married somewhere beautiful and affordable, and the Meadows was perfect for this. We were there for 2 hours, which was perfect for our elopement. Working with them was so easy and hassle-free. Would definitely recommend!

Breathtaking! I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. You are receiving so many perks and wonderful things upon booking with the Meadows that I never saw anywhere else! I would do it all over again, and they are the absolute sweetest who truly want your wedding day to be magical! Love them all so much!!!

Choosing to work with the Meadows was easily the best decision my wife and I made about our wedding planning. Lindsay was absolutely fantastic, great in offering recommendations and made sure our special day went off without a hitch. I always felt supported leading up to the event and I'm still receiving compliments about the wedding months afterward. 10/10 couldn't recommend more.

Lindsay and the team at the Meadows made our wedding day our dream! The venue is stunning and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Couldn't recommend them more. I loved all the different options for the ceremony site, and the reception setting is literally perfect.

We couldn’t have asked for a better venue to have our October wedding at. The outdoor ceremony options are amazing, but it was also nice to have the indoor options as a back up plan just for peace of mind. Having the getting ready houses on site was also a huge plus, one less thing to worry about the day of. Lindsay was great to work with and made our day go so smoothly! Another benefit is the location - perfect mix of having the feeling of privacy but also still being a short ride to/from downtown. I’d recommend the Meadows to anyone looking for a venue! Photos: JP Lord Photography

I recently was a bridesmaid in my cousins wedding at The Meadows and it was incredible!! There were huge, open fields and a gorgeous bridal house complete with outdoor bathtubs :) The suite looked over the field and it was the absolute perfect place to get ready. It was out of a fairytale. The venue was breathtaking...especially at sunset.

The Meadows was the venue for the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation Tour de Triangle cycling event I can’t say enough about how awesome it was! It was the perfect location for the start, finish and after-party. Anna and team went above and beyond to make the day perfect for all involved.

The venue space is amazing but my overall review is impacted by a few things: When we toured, we were told that our date would be reserved for a few days for us to make a decision. We eventually decided to move forward and were sent a contract. By the time we were ready to sign (later that day) we were told that our date was no longer available and another couple had signed their contract already. This is obviously extremely bizarre; after some push back (this was THE only date that would work for us) the other couple was able to change their date (according to my conversations with Nicole) but neither couple should have been in that situation in the first place. On the day of our wedding, we had the rehearsal in the morning due to thurs/fri events at the venue. There was a decent amount of confusion because the chairs from the previous day’s ceremony were not picked up or moved until ~12:45PM. This greatly impacted the getting ready photos we had envisioned since the chairs were left in front of the aerie house (with our ceremony being out in the field) and it also was just stressful for me as I looked out and was worried they weren’t going to get picked up at all and cause further confusion as the guests were arriving. Lastly, there was perhaps more commotion at the venue on the wedding day as folks from the previous night’s wedding were coming onto the property as we were getting ready and set up to pick up their cars (one of which was left in the aerie house driveway). This confusion is overall not a big deal, but it made it extremely difficult to ascertain which vendors were there (i.e. hair and makeup) which led to us getting started late which is just another source of stress (albeit small) that shouldn’t be there Overall, I feel super fortunate for the venue space itself, but wish the communication and expectations were presented more clearly up front.

The Meadows and their team were amazing! We loved that the venue has so many options for ceremony spaces, two full houses for getting ready, and lots of indoor and outdoor room for the reception. It gave each part of the wedding it's own space and moment, but still felt intimate. The team worked so hard to pull our vision together and will go above and beyond to help however they can. Our day was perfect and that's all due to The Meadows, their planning team, and their coordination with vendors!

Lindsay & the team at Firefly Farms made our dream wedding more than we could've ever imagined. They even helped us bring our cars to the venue and helped integrate them as an art piece in our reception. Everything on our wedding day was absolutely perfect from the harpist to the florals. A huge thank you to the team at The Meadows for making our day more than we could've ever imagined.

Stunningly beautiful space that Ana and her husband and son have done a wonderful thing with. They are all super helpful and accommodating and welcoming - our wedding day could not have been more perfect and a large part of that is owed to this venue and it’s owners/staff! They went so far as to MAKE a grate for us for s’mores when we couldn’t find something that fit! Highly recommended!

A fantastic venue. Anna and the entire staff did a wonderful job from start to finish hosting our engagement party. We enjoyed their endless flexibility and support in customizing Heron Hall for our party, as well as working with our vendors. Staying overnight was such a pleasure too, the house we rented was very comfortable. The huge firepit, game room, and beautiful grounds were highlights. So thankful for a great event!

I'm still dreaming about our wedding at The Meadows on 12/2/17. We were the first wedding there and, even though they were still under construction, they went above and beyond to get the venue ready in time for us. Anna, Kurt & Kelley are honest, hardworking and wonderful people and we could have not asked for a more positive experience planning our wedding with them....and if you haven't been to see the preserve, I recommend scheduling a visit - it's simply breathtaking!

This venue is AMAZING. We booked our wedding here right before COVID hit, but even so it was the perfect location to make us feel safe. The getting-ready areas for the bridesmaids and groomsmen were so lovely and spacious, and there were so many gorgeous locations to choose from for the ceremony (we went with the lawn under the oak trees). The reception space is great because it can be molded into the exact look you're going for, and for us it made us feel extra safe to have all those garage doors open. The Meadows staff were incredibly responsive and helpful especially during the pandemic, and were easy to work with and very accommodating when we decided to postpone. So many of our guests remarked on this amazing space and how it really made the day special. It was the perfect spot for our perfect day!

The Meadows is a hidden gem amongst the Triangle area! The location is sprawling and natural, just what we were looking for, with a vast variety of ceremony spots to choose from. Our bridal party loved staying the night before in the 2 houses on the property and significantly reduced the stress of wedding morning! Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the venue, most of whom had no idea it was there, having lived in the area. The staff were so kind and always had smiles. A huge plus is the numerous shooting locations for photos! Seriously consider The Meadows!

Best venue in Raleigh!! Such a gorgeous area with an awesome reception building. The grounds looked amazing and really enjoyed having both houses on site. Great time!

We knew before going to see The Meadows that this was our dream venue. We were blown away by the different outdoor venue spaces and the indoor/outdoor reception space. This was one of the very few (maybe the only) wedding venue that we visited that had equal-quality spaces for both the bride/bridesmaids and groom/groomsmen to get ready. It was one of the most beautiful spaces and once we saw it we truly couldn't see ourselves getting married anywhere else. The only negative we found was that things we assumed would be included in the cost were an additional charge. (a few examples - Chairs for outdoor spaces, event insurance, plates/cutlery)

Every nook and cranny of this venue is dreamy from the art installations to the stained glass window hallways. The natural beauty surrounding the property was our favorite part especially when the fog came rolling over the hills in the evening during our dinner speeches. Breathtaking!

We absolutely loved getting married at The Meadows. The staff were so kind, supportive, and helpful from the very beginning of the wedding planning process all the way through till the end of the reception. The Meadows offers a variety of ceremony site options on their property and we even changed our location several times throughout the planning process. They were accommodating every time and made our wedding dreams come true!! Everyone was so friendly and it truly was the perfect day!

The Meadows at Firefly Farm is a beautiful venue! It was perfect for my daughter & her fiance's wedding. It has everything you need and everything you didn't think about! There are many ceremony locations to choose from if you are planning a wedding. Indoors or out, the venue just makes you feel happy! It is spacious and well-kept, and maintains the standards of preservation on the property. The two separate houses for the bride and groom, and their bridal party, are full of thoughtful details and comfortable, relaxing touches. Please take a look at this venue and consider all the possibilities. Additionally, they are a dream to work with and have great relationships with excellent, dependable vendors.

The Meadows is absolutely stunning! Not only does the venue have two houses on site for the bridal party to get ready in but it has 5 different ceremony sites to select from. If you are looking for a wedding space with an urban vibe amongst nature this is your venue! We truly enjoyed ourselves and cannot wait to attend their wine pop up next weekend!

The Meadows has disputed my review so I'll keep it simple - We're astonished at how poorly the management treated us, especially since this is not a cheap venue whatsoever. I will not recommend this venue to anyone

The Meadows was everything I could have asked for in a venue. They have a gorgeous selection of vintage furniture that can be used and beautiful live edge wooden tables. The large outdoor and indoor space was perfect. All the little details of the Meadows from having separate houses for the wedding parties to get ready to the thoughtful private room for the couple to have a few moments alone made the day perfect.

The Meadows is an amazing wedding venue! The folks that work here are so easy to work with and they do such a great job. It is such a unique spot with wide open fields and tons of great photo opportunities. I highly recommend!

As a trusted partner and vendor at The Meadows, we have thoroughly enjoyed the creative and collaborating process that has been created from the owners to the venue management team. By selecting this venue for your wedding reception or corporate event, you are guaranteed first rate service from the attention to detail, client interaction and topped off above all else by the incredible property. The Meadows is a sprawling venue with rolling hills, a beautiful sunset and multiple locations to host your ceremony / reception / event. Every event Rocky Top Catering has been onsite is one that is greeted with ease, peace, and a welcoming atmosphere. You are guaranteed a certain feel and vibe when selecting this incredible venue.

The Meadows is not only a gorgeous wedding venue with so many beautiful ceremony locations, but the staff is incredible to work with! As a florist, it is so helpful to have venue staff that are flexible, knowledgeable and helpful. I have only had wonderful experiences working at The Meadows.

The Meadows was everything we wanted in a wedding venue and more. We fell in love with it at first sight, but had to wait to have our special day because of multiple reschedules due to COVID. Throughout it all, The Meadows was incredibly flexible and tried to make the most of the situation. Our wedding day turned out to be perfect, and we were thrilled with everything the Meadows provided.

If you’re searching for venues, I strongly urge you to not consider the Meadows, so they don’t have the chance to negatively impact your wedding as they did ours. I’ll provide an outline of the specifics below; but the long and short of it is: management there is financially predatory, and we had a genuinely terrible experience that I wouldn’t wish upon another couple. The venue may be lovely, but it’s nowhere near enough to make up for the abysmal experience you risk having with the management team at this business. Cliff’s notes: after significant confusion and goal post moving on their part, the venue management price gouged us an additional $2,000 as a rescheduling fee due to COVID, despite this being in direct contradiction with their own policies from our contract. Cancelation & a refund wasn’t provided as an option. Our only choices were to: move our date to a different season entirely (but without any refund, despite this being a lower cost season); pay the additional funds (originally $4,850, but later "reduced" to $2,000 when their new policies changed again); or lose the $10,800 we had already paid in full. Management was unhelpful and uncompromising; the representative constantly referenced the newly instated rescheduling fee was for “paying the staff and bills”. The venue management’s disastrous handling of COVID-related rescheduling was then further amplified by their complete lack of customer service by not allowing us access to the venue for the rehearsal within a reasonable time frame. We were denied any access to the venue for a rehearsal on Thursday or Friday before our Saturday wedding, as it would’ve “impacted events” they had scheduled for those days. The venue rep. suggested we have our rehearsal on Wednesday: three days prior, when none of our out-of-town family or bridal party members had even arrived. To add further insult to injury, the venue then allowed another couple on the property for a photo session while our wedding parties were getting ready. To be clear: this in no way impacted us or was a problem. We were merely yet again disappointed by the venue’s fluctuating and inconsistent policies, in which we always seemed to come up short. To add further insult, we arrived the day of our walkthrough (a few weeks before our event) to find the venue had massive renovations underway. This left me incredibly disappointed, and just downright furious. The verbiage we’d been fed that the newly instated, forced rescheduling fees were being used to pay staff and bills was deceitful, given they were clearly able to afford funding a large expansion/property improvement project mere months later. I cannot urge potential future customers strongly enough to take your business elsewhere. Wedding planning is stressful enough without having to deal with this level of unprofessionalism and financial predation. No one deserves the abysmal experience we had on a day that should be as joyous as your wedding.

We're so happy we chose The Meadows. So much space and character. One visit and you'll fall in love with the possibilities.

I knew from the second I stepped foot at The Meadows, that it would be the place we got married. Honestly it was love at first sight. From the outdoor bathtubs, to the wooded nook with logs to sit on, to the golden meadows themselves, to a garden literally growing on top of the bar... all of it was pure magic. The team you get with The Meadows is hands down the most professional team I have ever seen in action. They made sure everything was ready to go smoothly leading up to our big day, and even on the big day they helped in any way possible! Okay and lets just talk about the furniture for a sec... WOAH. All the refurbished vintage pieces that literally come with the venue make it so unique and worth every penny. I literally did not find another venue that had aesthetically pleasing decor like that. Whether you are looking to get married inside, or outside... there are MULTIPLE options to explore! Trust me, when its all said and done, you will basically want to live in The Meadows at Firefly Farms. xoxo, Gracie

Where do I even begin...Got married at the Meadows earlier this month, and to say it was the perfect venue almost feels like an understatement. It was EXACTLY what my husband and I envisioned for our wedding- a beautiful ceremony in the fields, dinner under a lit up tent as the sun was setting, and a space for people to dance, lounge, drink, and just be in good company :) There was a place for everyone to just do what they want and celebrate us. (Side note- I feel like a majority of our guests kept raving about the venue when congratulating us and we had 350+ guests so that's saying a lot). Ana and her team at the Meadows worked with me and went the extra mile to make sure everything was what we wanted, and I can't thank them enough for all of their hard work <3 Beautiful venue and beautiful people - what more could you ask for?