About this vendor
The Southern Dream is a Gibson, NC, venue built for wedding events with style and finesse. Quiet and secluded, this idyllic ranch offers an indulgent retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city. With a fabulous facility up for grabs and the Tar Heel State's sweeping panoramas as your witness, you and your sweetheart are bound for "I dos" like no other.
The Southern Dream paves the way for king-size extravaganzas, boasting thousands of acres of event space, a diverse selection of celebration areas, and a capacity of 200 guests. Kickstart the bliss of your new beginnings with a sweet ceremony at the Southern Dream's woody, fruitful gardens, where an elaborate wedding gazebo awaits your grand arrival. You can also exchange vows at the venue's Dutch-colonial barn, draped in silky-smooth streamers and classic chandeliers that set the atmosphere for warm-hearted wedding celebrations. Once your post-ceremony festivities take flight, your guests can take a free-spirited wander around the property and bask in its beauty with bubbly in hand. As the North Carolina sky descends into a dusky purple, The Southern Dream's elegant barn welcomes all your loved ones to a night of pure delight. With plenty of room for your feast, function, and top-tier entertainment, you and your guests are bound for a ball to remember.
The Southern Dream's event staff are all hands on deck when it comes to North Carolina galas and get-togethers. With years of experience in their trade, they come fully prepared to help you host your day your way. Contact them today for a bash beyond your wildest imaginations.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
- Native American-owned Business
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
Venue Service Offerings
- Service Staff
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4.7
out of 5.06 reviews
This venue is absolutely gorgeous, which is what made me choose to have my wedding here, however, looks aren’t everything when it comes to a wedding venue so please keep that in mi...
nd. Some personal tips for if you decide to choose this venue:
1. Hire your own wedding planner/day of coordinator. This venue offers someone to help you coordinate the day of but from experience, having someone of your own choosing can help keep things more organized, smooth, better communicated, and how you really desire them to be, without things being lost by the wayside; I wish I had brought in my own coordinator.
2. Be prepared to have to have everything cleaned up and out of the suites before the ceremony even starts. This was something that was not mentioned beforehand and as a bride already in your gown, hair and make up done, having to run around and try to clean things up and get everything out was not a fun experience and was not something anyone was aware of or prepared for beforehand. Cleaning/packing up after the wedding is NOT an option. Also, the suite was not super clean like one would think with a cleaning crew supposedly coming in to clean up after every wedding. A deep cleaning was definitely still needed.
3. As per above, knowing that you have to get everything out of the suites before your wedding, can help you to not forget and leave so many things behind. While it is your responsibility to make sure you take your things back home, the coordinator and staff there are not going to help you make sure that you haven’t forgotten anything. The ceremony items were not packed up or even mentioned to anyone to make sure that they weren’t forgotten before the end of the night.
4. There were times when no one could find the coordinator and there were multiple people/vendors that had been looking for her for an extended period of time. Which also reiterates why it would be helpful to have your own coordinator.
5. Don’t count on being able to use the hydrangeas as mentioned when booking this venue, they may or may not be in bloom and having your own flowers is the safest bet.
6. The upstairs ceremony space is a lot hotter and stuffier than the downstairs reception area. Not sure if there just isn’t AC available upstairs and/or it just isn’t able to be cooled well. There is also quite a bit of stairs that connect the upstairs and downstairs rooms so if you have someone who isn’t able to manage stairs well, there are not any handicap accessible ways to get to and from the upstairs and downstairs.
I had the absolute best wedding experiences ever! Great staff and venue!
The Southern Dream made my dream wedding come true!! Kayla was the best at helping me with everything! This venue is just amazing! If anybody is looking for a venue, this is the on...
e! You won’t find another one like The Southern Dream!!
This venue is simply amazing! It’s beautiful, elegant and every woman’s DREAM!
They are very friendly & professional
Everything about it was Over the TOP from the crystal chandeliers the bridal suite and sooooooo much more.
Contact
8160 x way rd, Gibson, NC
The Southern Dream