Traine at Seaboard Station

Historic Train Station - Heart of Downtown Raleigh

Holds ceremonies and receptions

4.9

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Amenities

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Guests comfort

TRAINE was the perfect venue for our August wedding! We loved the indoor/outdoor option and the venue itself is just beautiful. Richelle and her team were so great to work with throughout the entire planning process. They came with great suggestions and listened to what we truly wanted on our wedding day. Could not recommend them enough!

Shelby P.

5.0

Absolutely love everything about the TRAINE, it was everything that I could imagine for my wedding venue. Rochelle was absolutely wonderful to work with during the entire process. Her team made sure that my family and I were well taken care of and had a great time! I definitely would recommend this venue. Thanks again to Rochelle and her team for a beautiful day!

Melissa P.

5.0

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TRAINE at Seaboard Station is a chic, modern wedding venue tucked in the heart of downtown Raleigh, NC. Whether you’re dreaming of a stylish city celebration or an intimate gathering with both indoor and outdoor charm, TRAINE offers a one-of-a-kind space that feels both hidden and central. Our flexible, open-concept venue is the perfect blank canvas to bring your unique wedding vision to life. With a seated capacity of up to 200 guests (including room for a dance floor), we’re ideal for couples who want to celebrate in style and comfort. From live music and food trucks to custom bar packages and creative layouts—we welcome it all! Let us help you create a day that’s truly your own.

Woman-owned Business

3+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Commitment Ceremony

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Ballroom

Historic Venue

Industrial & Warehouse

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Food & Catering

Planning

Wedding Design

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

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Meet the team

Richelle Norman
Sales and Events
A little about Richelle… For the past 18 years, Richelle has been in the service industry offering dedicated, solution-focused hospitality within fine dining and private event management. She has a strong passion for making sure her clients feel heard and understood. She brings to Trainer a strong understanding of both the food & beverage industries, as well as corporate planning strategies to stay within budget. Richelle approaches every event like a new invention that should have the ability to be creative and think outside of the box in order to create a unique experience, not just another event. When Richelle is not working, she is with her 3 hilarious sons, building Lego cities or teaching them to swim and surf at the beach. You may run into her singing at a local cafe or at church and if so, jump up and sing with her. Richelle has her Bachelor of Arts degree from Moody Bible Institute in the one-of-a-kind city of Chicago, IL where she studied Cultural Studies, Bible Theology and Philosophy. Call or email Richelle today for your upcoming celebration or meeting and if you are looking for a totally unique space in the heart of Raleigh, our train station is the place for you. We look forward to meeting you!
Joey Distria
Operations Manager
Joey is not only our fearless behind-the-scenes master of show, but he also got married at TRAINE! Joey brings over a decade of bar, restaurant and team management to our fantastic crew. Ensuring our champagne is flowing, tables, chairs and decor is all organized, Joey, has the nickname around here of "Chaos Coordinator". Everything just flows...because Joey makes sure of it!

4.9

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9 reviews

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P.J. Y

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Five Stars all the way! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding venue than Traine. From the charming, historic atmosphere to the beautifully designed open space, every in...

ch of the venue felt like it was created with love and attention to detail. It's a perfect location and has everything you need and then some. Richelle, the owner, went above and beyond to make our day extraordinary. Her kindness, attention to detail, and genuine care for our wedding made us feel supported every step of the way. She answered our questions thoughtfully, provided excellent vendor recommendations, and handled every small detail so we could focus on enjoying our day. We also had the pleasure of working with Sonny, a member of Richelle’s team, who was equally incredible. Sonny was organized, attentive, and always ready to lend a hand with a smile. His commitment to making everything run smoothly allowed us to relax and enjoy each moment with our friends and family. Thank you guys SO SO much - can't recommend enough!

Shelby P

TRAINE was the perfect venue for our August wedding! We loved the indoor/outdoor option and the venue itself is just beautiful. Richelle and her team were so great to work with thr...

oughout the entire planning process. They came with great suggestions and listened to what we truly wanted on our wedding day. Could not recommend them enough!

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Melissa P

Absolutely love everything about the TRAINE, it was everything that I could imagine for my wedding venue. Rochelle was absolutely wonderful to work with during the entire process. ...

Her team made sure that my family and I were well taken care of and had a great time! I definitely would recommend this venue. Thanks again to Rochelle and her team for a beautiful day!

Ross B

This is the PERFECT venue to have a wedding - can't recommend TRAINE enough!! Richelle was an absolute dream to work with, and from our very first conversation, it was SO evident t...

hat she cared deeply about making our wedding day as special as possible. Truly, we couldn't have asked for a better site to host our wedding. Many of our guests commented at how beautiful the venue was, and how smoothly everything ran on our wedding day - they were all very impressed! If you are looking for a venue that will make all your wedding preparations 10x easier, smoother, and more professional - this is the place for you! Thank you Richelle/TRAINE for everything!! :)

Evie N

Our experience working with Nicole was short, but wonderful. She took over ownership of the venue in the few weeks before our wedding day, but she quickly jumped right in to answer...

our many questions and handle all last minute logistics with our day fast approaching. We truly appreciated her honesty and willingness to help us stick to the details of our original contract despite changes inevitable with an ownership transition. In just the few weeks we worked with her, she made some wonderful updates to the venue we were so thankful we could experience and we quickly knew we were in great hands. Nicole’s belief in the potential and future growth of the venue is evident and I’m so excited for her future brides!

Paige M

Our daughter's reception was at Traine, Sept 7th, 2019. And it was a perfect experience! Flexible and communicated with both our event planner as well as our family. Valet parkin...

g included in rental, beautiful setting with lights, chairs, the lovely porch with greenery. Both sales managers we worked with help advise us for best beverage plan to fit our guests. All of our vendors worked so well together, which made all the difference! Richelle (and Beth before her) were so patient with all our questions! Thank you for helping make our daughter Sam and our son-in-law Martin's reception wonderful!

Daniel S

The perfect venue for our perfect day! From the moment we met with Beth Earley, she went above and beyond to answer all of our questions and helped us in every way possible to exec...

ute our wedding reception vision. Traine’s hard-wood floors, white-painted brick, and exposed cross beams create a charming space that coupled perfectly with our décor. The rolling garage doors that open to the patio provided additional space and a market-like atmosphere on the night of our reception. Many of our guests commented that the valet staff was extremely courteous, and we personally witnessed the bartenders working diligently to serve everyone quickly while remaining personal and interactive. We would highly recommend Traine based on its location and aesthetic alone, however the staff made Traine one of the best vendors we worked with and played an integral role in one of the best days of our lives! Daniel & John Sawyer-Byrd #sawyerlovebyrds2019

Caroline C

Traine was a beautiful reception venue. The space looked so beautiful at night with the market lighting. Donald was very responsive and easy to work with which made rentals and coo...

rdinating with other vendors easy. We had our ceremony at the chapel at Peace so our guests could walk right over.

BJ B

We held our daughter's wedding ceremony and reception at Traine on November 12, 2017 and could not have been more pleased! The venue was beautiful, spacious, and the perfect settin...

g for her vision. It is the type of room that can accommodate pretty much whatever type of decor a bride desires. The staff was efficient, easy to work with, and more than willing to answer our many questions. Everyone we came into contact with was pleasant and seemed genuinely concerned with making sure our daughter's wedding day was perfect. I highly recommend this venue!

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121 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC

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(919) 213-1952

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