The Umstead Hotel and Spa

We got married at The Umstead in May and were so amazed at the level of service we received! From the day we toured the venue all the way until the day of, the hospitality and service was unmatched. All of the staff members were fantastic, but especially the social catering manager Kayla who had to put up with all of our questions and indecisiveness!

We had an exceptional experience with the Umstead! Our coordinator, Kayla Turner, went above and beyond to make sure every little detail was taken care of. She was attentive, responsive, and incredibly accommodating of our requests. The food was unsurprisingly excellent (we heard from several guests it was the best wedding food they'd ever had), and the setting was private and beautiful.

Getting married at The Umstead was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my entire life. Start to finish, it was a dream come true. They were communicative, attentive, friendly, helpful, and an absolute delight to work with leading up to the big day and then throughout the entire weekend. No detail was overlooked and the personal and friendly attention both I and the entire wedding party and family received was out of this world phenomenal. I would get married there again (to the same guy!) a thousand more times if it meant I could relive the magic they helped to create.

What. A. Dream. The Umstead was one of the best decisions we could have made for our wedding. The amenities and help we received from the staff just went above and beyond our expectations. Our families have a lot of food allergies, and the Umstead made sure every person was well-fed and taken care of. Kayla made us feel heard and made sure we got everything we wanted. The attention to detail for our day could not have made us feel more special or more taken care of. I did not have to worry about a thing come time for the actual wedding. And we're still hearing from family members and friends about how it was the nicest venue they've seen for a wedding. We loved every second of being in this venue, and I cannot recommend them enough!

The Umstead was such a wonderful venue and caterer! The space was beautifully manicured, the food was delicious, there was no shortage of drinks, and the staff was perfectly professional. The Umstead provided so much support for our wedding and was prepared to make the appropriate changes for Covid-19. Kayla from the Umstead demonstrated clear experience with weddings that it was so easy to trust her to tackle our wedding. I highly recommend The Umstead for any other couples looking for a beautiful outdoor ceremony!

Kayla Bower was truly the best to work with! She went above & beyond in sharing her vast knowledge and wedding planning expertise for our recent wedding. She made our entire wedding planning process run smoothly and made sure that nothing was out of place — everything looked absolutely perfect! Kayla continually worked with us and helped us create personalized touches, an amazing day, and truly unforgettable memories. Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives and we loved every minute of it! We owe it all to Kayla and the wonderful Umstead team!

Kayla Bower, the Umstead event coordinator, along with Gina, our day of wedding planner, went above and beyond to make our big day an absolute dream, the kind of day you imagine having as a little girl! From the ceremony location outside, to the reception in the grand ballroom, the entire day felt like a fairytale with attention to every last detail. We were adamant on including several personal touches into our wedding that could not have been incorporated without their help. Our guests were completely blown away by the high-quality service, friendly staff, beautiful venue, and overall experience at the Umstead. There is no other place I could’ve pictured having my wedding or a better team out there. The food was absolutely incredible -- the best meal we have ever had. It was so good, we wish we could have it all over again! The service was, unbelievably, even better. The staff treated us and our guests like royalty.

My bridal party and I used The Umstead to get ready before our wedding, and my fiancé --> husband spent the night there after the wedding. The staff was fantastic and brought us everything we needed as a bridal party. It is a beautiful space if your venue does not have a place for you to get ready and you want pretty getting ready pictures.

I have been a fan of The Umstead for years and when I got engaged there, I knew I wanted to have my wedding in this beautiful place. First of all, the Umstead-though it is in Cary feels like you are a world away. The hotel itself, the food, service and atmosphere is second to none. Now, about my wedding-Kayla was the catering manager that handled my rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception. She is friendly, organized and innovative. Being a foodie and knowing how important food is to any wedding, Kayla worked with the amazing catering chef to plan my tasting and everything was absolutely incredible. I wanted to incorporate a dessert and a palate cleanser, and combine the soup and salad course and I was also hoping to incorporate ramps into the meal even though they were right at the end of season. Her answer was always yes. Working with Kayla was like planning a big event with a friend who is an ace at their job. For all events, I also worked with Heavenly as my banquet manager. Heavenly is a word that definitely describes my experience with her. She was quick, making her way around the events ensuring that timing was spot on. She even served my new husband and me one of the courses away from our table with guests we were interacting with. It was actually a special moment for our guests and Heavenly was just an amazing maestro for a service that had to be more complicated than the standard but she executed it flawlessly. In fact every person from the banquet staff to the bartenders were absolutely stellar. Several of my guests said that it was the best wedding they ever attended. If I had to do my wedding over again, I would do it at Umstead.

My husband and I felt like royalty on our wedding day. Everything was so perfect from beginning to the end. We could not have been more happy. Thank you to everyone at The Umstead Hotel and Spa.

Overall the Umstead Hotel and Spa surpassed our expectations. Our day of coordinator was so helpful and wonderful. The venue was gorgeous and the guests had a great time. The food was unbelievable! We did have a few items that I brought in to the venue that were misplaced but overall it was not a big deal. If there were an issues or problems I had no idea!! Loved this place and would highly recommend it!

The Umstead Hotel and Spa Was the perfect venue for our wedding! It started with months of preparation of course, but we enjoyed picking out the food and drinks that would be served as a couple with our families. They catered to my requests, despite some being outside their comfort zone. For example, I wanted circular seating for the ceremony and they made it work. The staff there and the event coordinator, Carrie Cassidy and Heavenly, were there from the moment the girls stsrted getting ready Saturday morning until the last guest went to bed, catering to every need. I'm sure not all things went smoothly, but I never knew, that's how amazing they are. The outdoor ceremony over looking the pond with our minister was magical! We were served drinks and hors d oeuvrs As a bridal party before being announced. I even had a mom traditional "bridesmaid's luncheon" there the day of the rehearsal. They offered me 20% off spa services for my bridesmaids and a great deal on two cabanas pool side. The only complaint I would have possibly had would have been that we couldn't have the actual rehearsal on the ceremony lawn because they booked a last minute Friday wedding. However, The Umstead went above and beyond to make up for the inconvienece by putting us up in the Presidential Suite, which was perfect for my large bridal party! We had an awesome girls day on the day of the rehearsal, a sleep over before the big day, and everyone comfortably got their hair and make up done in the suite together (with complimentary champagne flowing). It was an amazing day! I loved being able to watch guests arrive as the finishing touches were done. So awesome to walk straight from the ceremony to the party! They even gave us an extremely discounted rate to keep the presidential suite the night after the wedding for some much needed R & R before taking off for our honeymoon. The Umstead is every girls dream wedding venue, and I'm so blessed the most important day of my life was held at one of the most beautiful places in North Carolina.

The Umstead provided a great package for people getting married which included two nights at the hotel, food (including cake), as well as the linens. The service was wonderful and everyone was very attentive.

The Umstead is absolutely amazing! The location stunningly gorgeous, and the food is top notch, but it is the service that really sets the Umstead apart. From start (the day you book your wedding date) to finish (the time you check out the following day...and even after that if you need them), the Umstead staff is anticipating your every need - whether you are the bride, the groom, or a guest. They go above and beyond to make sure that your day is absolutely flawless. As the Bride, I didn't have to worry about a single thing on the day of - the absolutely amazing staff at the Umstead took care of every detail for me. All I had to do was relax and enjoy...absolutely every Bride's dream. If I could give this review 6 stars I would!

The Umstead was a beautiful place to get married. The event coordinator, Kelley Ann, was amazing! She was excited every time she met with us and the day of the wedding. The hotel staff was the worst part. Guest bags didn't get handed out when they were supposed to. The food was delicious and we are still getting comments from guests about how wonderful it was.

The Umstead Hotel & Spa is worth it! From my first meeting to the wedding (a span of 11 months), I felt like the only bride they were working with for the entire year (compared to other, similar venues I considered that felt more like wedding factories!). Kelley, the coordinator, is hands-on and flexible. She listened to our wants and needs and helped create our dream wedding. Most importantly, she is super responsive and thorough. I felt totally at ease knowing she was at the helm! Our guests raved about the beauty of the venue and the quality of the food and beverages. Seriously, many of us will continue to dream of food served as it was cooked in their restaurant to-order and not pre-prepared like other wedding venues. The hotel and event staff were attentive to our guests throughout the weekend, too. There were so many lovely little extras throughout the weekend - fresh fruit and mimosas served the morning-of, for example - that again, just made us feel so special. I cannot more highly recommend this venue to other brides, it was the best choice we made during wedding planning!

We JUST got married at the Umstead and loved EVERY minute of it. From the moment we walked in and were discussing possibly using it as a location for our wedding to the moment we walked out after our wedding weekend with a small tear in our eye that it was over, we felt like we were treated as royalty the entire time. We TRULY appreciate everything they did to make our wedding a memorable experience. HIGHLY recommended!!!

Classy, elegant, phenomenal service.... most gorgeous place in the world... treats the bride like a queen!

Everything was amazing and perfect. The food was delicious and the service was out of this world.

The staff at the Umstead was amazing and attentive. The lawn is a beautiful space for outdoor weddings, and the food is absolutely spectacular.

First class!

We absolutely loved working with the Umstead from start to finish. They made it so easy. All of the guests were stunned at the quality of the food and service and how beautiful it was. One guest commented that the service was as perfect as a choreographed ballet.