The Merrimon Wynne House

cess, taking us on our first tour of the venue, coming to our rental appointment at curated events, and meeting with us via zoom several times throughout the planning process. As a couple living out of state, Sasha’s availability and flexibility during the few visits to Raleigh we had leading up to the wedding were invaluable. She even went out of her way to give my in laws a tour when they were in town for a visit, since they had never seen the venue in person. Day of, the Merrimon Wynne team made sure our wedding went seamlessly. My biggest worry for the day of the wedding was feeling stressed or having to answer questions/make decisions, but Sasha, Lindsey, and the rest of the team made sure we had nothing to do but enjoy the day. They perfectly executed our vision and made sure everyone at the wedding had an incredible day. We would highly recommend the Merrimon Wynne and Wynne & Co. planning team to anyone looking for an experienced team to flawlessly execute your vision for your wedding day!!!

nsight and information during planning, but she also handled every detail on wedding day without anyone having to ask.  We were relatively unfamiliar with the wedding industry in Raleigh, so we relied heavily on Lindsey's vendor suggestions, timeline recommendations, and general wedding expertise. Lindsey took ownership of each recommendation that she gave and made sure that all vendors followed through on deliverables and contracts. She handled or was included in all vendor correspondence and eased any stress about coordination leading up to the wedding. Every meeting with Lindsey had a purpose and she kept every detail organized before we even thought of it.  On the day of the wedding, Lindsey and her team went above and beyond. When I brought decor in boxes, Lindsey set it up flawlessly without me having to give any direction or worry about it on my wedding day. I was so pleasantly surprised when I walked downstairs to check on everything and saw that it had all been set up perfectly. Lindsey kept everything running perfectly on our wedding day, and I can confidently say that it wouldn't have been the same without her. 

redible! We also worked with Kaila and Lindsey for help with venue coordination, and were incredibly impressed. The team was very flexible with our desires for our wedding, and Lindsey even created a new bar package for us since most of our guests don't drink alcohol. We had lots of fun mocktails with optional shots added. The smores pit was a hit at our reception, and a cold February day turned into beautiful sunshine at 2pm to lead to a bright and perfect wedding day! Without asking, the MW team brought out yard games for our guests to play on the lawn. Everything was perfect, and every time I looked up, the guests were having a great time! If you want a venue that is stunning and makes the wedding planning process individualized to you, this is the place!

he house with my mom and best friend at their fall showcase in 2023 and immediately got teary... It's like magic seeing that grand staircase and those beautiful chandeliers. Then we met Sasha, and it was a done deal! I can't recommend Sasha enough as your planner. She was attentive to every e-mail, every question, every single detail; She allowed me to talk things over with her on calls that I'm sure she didn't really have time for but made time for! Plus she became a true friend to me/us during the planning process! I'll never be able to thank her enough for paying as much attention to our special day as I did. Lindsey Simmons, too, as she was able to help everything fall perfectly into place leading up to the day-of, as well as day-of. We'll be dreaming of and talking about this day forever. I can't recommend the MW House enough!

ceremony, the reception, and lawn games all in one venue - and the Merrimon Wynne is just absolutely stunning all around. I actually think the venue itself did a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of making our wedding look as great as it did. Our tour was extremely thorough, and the packets they gave us during the tour and the additional brochures they showed us with images from past weddings were all extremely helpful for imagining what our own wedding could look like in the space. During the tour, they even walked us through what they have at the venue that's available for use and where past couples have used them, which also helped us mentally imagine different layouts and aesthetic designs. The entire team is also a dream come true. Sasha gave us our tour and was also our coordinator, and we could not have pulled off our wedding without her. She was extremely organized, ran a perfectly smooth rehearsal and day of, and did a lot of reassuring along the way that it would all work out perfectly. She also brought an amazing sense of humor to it all that made even the stressful planning fun. I will sing her praises forever. But it would be a shame to not mention the rest of the team. Even people who were digital only with me were so insanely on top of even the tiniest details and would graciously ping me again if work got crazy and I was slow to respond. I leaned on them a lot since I didn't have a planner, and they came through and went above and beyond every single time. Plus, they're all just such kind, caring humans that every interaction was a pleasure and a joy and we'll look back at even the planning process as such a great moment for us because of the energy they brought to every call and every meeting. The venue also turned out to be a dream for our guests. We got married in our 30s and we knew our crew probably weren't big dancers, so we coordinated using one of the rooms in the main house as the dance floor. It was perfection! Even with a few people dancing, it felt lively and not empty, with plenty of perfect areas for people to break off for chats or some lawn games. It's a house that feels like there's a new treasure around every corner, and you could see our guests discover that throughout the night. They also have their own liquor license, which made coordinating the bar very simple. It was also a nice touch to be able to book a bar package but then add on a single bottle of things we wanted based on cocktails or drinks we knew some of our nearest and dearest loved. Already hoping we'll get the chance to book at the MWH again for an anniversary gathering of everyone.

ouldn't be happier with how the day came together. For those looking for a convenient, beautiful, classic venue and wanting to create an experience that you and your guests will cherish, look no further - this is it. The house is very conveniently located in downtown Raleigh, so guests can either stay in hotels near Glenwood or in Airbnbs within walking distance of the house. The landscaping is *chef's kiss* and creates this beautiful secluded garden feel even with the streets surrounding it. The house itself is jaw-droppingly stunning. The second we walked in on our tour I knew it was the place for us - the windows! the wood floors! the fireplaces! THE PORCHES! I loved it all. And the Carriage House is perfect for a reception, and comfortably fit 150 guests and a hefty stage for a band. At every moment throughout the planning process, we felt so well taken care of. The team thought through ALL the details and was so helpful in making vendor recommendations and ensuring I was on track with everything. In particular, Sasha Buslovich was my saving grace throughout the 1.5 years of planning. She consistently went above and beyond to help bring our vision to life and was so flexible and understanding throughout the process as plans shifted some (as they tend to do). Her joy, positivity, creativity and can-do attitude made me feel so confident in her as a partner. We couldn't have done it without her and her fabulous team! Choosing Merrimon-Wynne was the easiest and best decision we made throughout the planning process. Truly a no-brainer. Photo credit: Ally and Bobby Photography - a wonderful, super talented duo who I highly recommend!

ocess. I know we wouldn't have gotten through wedding day without her! The MW house offered such a beautiful backdrop for our vision and the team helped bring it to life. On wedding day, every detail was accounted for and every request was fulfilled. We really have nothing to complain about! We loved how most of our vendors were familiar with the MW House. We did not encounter any trouble finding vendors willing to work there and do not know of any issues anyone had in planning or on wedding day. Sasha was super detail oriented and had contacted everyone before wedding day with a schedule so everything ran seamlessly. Our guests had a wonderful experience as well. Drinks never took too long to make and they were always healthy pours! The historic house provided a cozy yet luxurious environment for cocktail hour. As we made our way to the carriage house for dinner and dancing, the team made sure everything was set beautifully. The rest of the evening went by so quickly but I'm told it was the best party ever! The MW team helped keep things moving. It's been 5 months since my wedding day and I still wish I could relive it over and over! I will be forever grateful to the Merrimon-Wynne team for helping put on the most special day. I hope I get to use the venue for a anniversary party someday!

ndall and these are woman that get stuff done. The communication was unmatched and their eye to detail was impeccable. They were on it from start to finish. The day of, the world could have been burning down and I would have never known. To assisting with vendors, my crazy questions, and rowdy groomsmen Sasha got it all taken care of effortlessly. She has an amazing eye for detail and organizational skills like no other. Sasha, Kendall and the vendors they recommended to me made all my dreams come true and left me blown away. Literally my Pinterest board was not even as good as the wedding they helped create. They made sure my husband and i were relaxed and felt taken care of all day on our wedding. It was truly the best day of my life and that is thanks to the both of them. Get married here and use Sasha and Kendall you will not regret it!!!!

utral enough to accommodate your personal style. We used their in house design team and were blown away with the quality of the service we received! Sasha and Nicole were so helpful and responsive. Their organization and attention to detail put my Type-A personality at ease throughout the whole planning process! And the day of the wedding the entire team went above and beyond to ensure everything went off without a hitch! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful everything was. The Merrimon-Wynne House far exceeded our expectations!

hey were so helpful with scheduling virtual tours and several meetings to talk through our wedding vision and goals. It was daunting to pick a wedding venue for our destination wedding but they made the decision for our venue easier! We were a little shocked by the list of required vendors (and their minimums) that came with the signed venue contract, but it worked out in the end. We were able to stick to our budget and meet all of the vendor requirements (4 required vendors: florist, caterer, rentals, & coordinator). Our wedding day was perfect- the venue was beautiful and our day-of venue coordinator, Lindsey, provided by the MW made sure everything was set up the way we requested. I highly recommend this wedding venue if you are looking for a beautiful, accessible Southern venue. The staff are engaging, knowledgeable, and offer support throughout the planning process.

husband and I got engaged and started our venue search there were only a few things we both really wanted. 1) Separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; 2) separate, dedicated spaces for the bride and groom to get ready; 3) a beautiful backdrop for the most special day of our lives. The Merrimon-Wynne delivered on all 3 and more and was an absolute no-brainer when it came to making the final decision. Our planning and coordinating team, Sasha and Lucy, were above and beyond amazing! The organizational tools that Sasha provided were so helpful and working with her was amazing! I am a bit of a control freak but handing over control to Sasha, Lucy and their team was incredibly easy since I knew they had all of our wants and needs covered! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing day of. The venue itself is gorgeous. The pictures I had seen were amazing, but they don’t even do it justice. They have thought of literally everything and designed everything with care. The grooms suite was the most thoughtful we had seen throughout our venue tour and my husband and his groomsmen really enjoyed getting to spend time together playing poker and foosball. The bridal suite is spacious, gorgeous, and the perfect place to get ready. The options for our ceremony space were all beautiful, we ended up using the lawn and placing the arbor under the large trees. It was the most beautiful backdrop to a perfect ceremony. The cocktail hour inside the house was beautifully setup and having 2 bars was amazing for our guest count! We opted to also have some yard games and lounge furniture in the lawn during cocktail hour and our reception and it was perfect for the beautiful and warm late October weather! The Carriage House is beautiful and the setup that Sasha and the team did was beyond my wildest dreams, everything was PERFECT! We had the most special day and Merrimon-Wynne was the perfect setting. We are forever grateful to Sasha, Lucy, and the rest of the team and can’t wait to celebrate more special occasions with The Merrimon-Wynne!

dsey. From the moment Kaila gave us a tour of the Merrimon-Wynne, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue is full of charm and intimacy which made us certain we’d feel surrounded by our loved ones all day and evening. One of the stand out features was the convenience of having everything in one place, from getting ready in the most gorgeous bridal suite filled with natural light, to getting married outside on the lawn, to having a cocktail hour on the bottom floor, and a reception in the carriage house. Every space was utilized and the flow made our day a dream. Our experience was elevated further by Lindsey, our day-of coordinator from Merrimon-Wynne. In the lead up, she went above and beyond making sure all of our questions were answered. She helped me tremendously with the bar quote, coordinating lunch for our getting ready time, and also designed cute printouts from the Photo Booth that matched our invitations! Lindsey’s kindness, attentiveness, and calming presence was a true blessing! She always made sure Adam and I had everything we needed, also ensuring our glasses were never empty and our entire day ran smoothly :-) We whole heartedly recommend Merrimon-Wynne as a wedding venue! The staff’s exceptional service, attention to detail, and the overall charm of the venue made our wedding day truly unforgettable. Thank you Kaila, Lindsey, and the Merrimon-Wynne team for all of your help!

Coordinator. I truly cannot express how much I recommend this team from the execution to professionalism to actually getting to know myself and husband and connecting with us on a deeper level. Our day was greater than we could have imagined and executed flawlessly. Also every time we needed something or even turned around we always had a staff member there with open arms ready to help, grab us water (it was a very hot July day) or do anything we needed!! All in all this is your sign to book the Merrimon-Wynne House for your wedding or event and to use their In-House Planning and I promise you wont regret it!

aks for itself and captures a timeless, elegant, and picturesque feel. From the view of the front house that stops you in your tracks, each room that tells its own story, breathtaking lawn, and huge carriage house, MW offers an array of venues all wrapped up in one. We simply could not have imagined a better location to get married. Our day would not have been complete without the hard work of the MW planning team (Huge shoutout to Sasha and Lindsey) . Each member greeted us as if we were old friends being reunited. They celebrated us throughout the wedding planning process and helped execute a flawless day. But, none of this would have been possible without our planner, Sasha Buslovich! Sasha is someone you instantly fall in love with and feel so connected with. She is SO attentive to details and listens to every thought you have throughout the planning process. She is hard working, on top of every detail, and is hands down the best wedding planner you could ever find. Sasha truly takes the time to get to know her couples on a personal level and by the end of our wedding planning she felt like a close friend who knew us inside and out. She is truly one of the most exceptional women we have ever met!! We are FOREVER grateful for the wonderful team at MW who made our day everything we could have ever imagined and more.

t it was pretty and made for a beautiful venue, it wasn't until we started working with Sasha that I realized how lucky we we were with our decision. Sasha is a dream come true for any couple planning their wedding. From making the day of timeline, to her communication and facilitation of vendors, to her organization of google drive -- she is the reason I actually ENJOYED planning my wedding, rather than feeling completely stressed. The week leading up to the wedding, we had family in town and were busy with dinners and hosting. All my friends and family were shocked that I wasn't in the weeds of last minute wedding details. I realized then how at ease I felt going into the big day --- why?? SASHA! She knew every detail of the wedding better than I did. When the day came, I got to relax in the bridal suite with my friends, getting hair and make up done, while Sasha and Lucy talked with the vendors and turned MW into my dream wedding. The whole day was magical and turned out better than I could have ever imagined. If you want to get married in Raleigh, I can't recommend MW enough. Sign the contract and get Sasha as your wedding planner. The only downside is that I now want to do it over and over again :)

irst thing I picked in regards to my wedding and they even helped me find some other vendors. Lucy's kindness, attention to detail, and overall amazing personality helped the day run smoothly. I had EXTREME unexpected rain the day of my wedding and I thought it would have messed everything up but it didn't, Lucy and the MW were extremely prepared and worked efficiently with all the vendors I had. The pictures were also perfect. It's a beautiful venue inside and out.

ess could not have been easier. It was convenient to have a planner and coordinator who knew the ins and outs of the venue. The whole staff did a fantastic job putting everything together. They went above and beyond to ensure that all our needs were met throughout the whole process and on our big day. I did not have to worry about a thing. They are super friendly and accommodating that everything went super smoothly. The venue is gorgeous and classic and was the perfect backdrop to our intimate wedding. Every single one of our guests came up to us to gush about the venue and staff. We appreciate everything they did for us and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of hosting their special day here.

flow so smoothly. I had no problems fully relying on and trusting in them to do all they had said!

ide and a beautiful reception for 200 in the Carriage house. Everything exceeded our expectations and that day is one we will never forget. Heather Lawson and Sasha Buslovich were incredible as our wedding planner and in-house planner. Not only are they kind and fun to work with but both are meticulous about details. They were caring and attentive to our family and the wedding party. I cannot recommend them enough.