Traine

Historic Train Station - Heart of Downtown Raleigh
4.9 out of 5 stars and 7 reviews
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Raleigh, NC
$3,500 starting price
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201 to 250 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions

About this venue

Vendor
Richelle Norman
VENUE MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
Traine is a chic and elegant wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, NC. Looking for a one-of-a-kind space, tucked away, yet in the middle of the city? Want both indoor and outdoor space for your guests to roam? Want the flexibility to create your unique style and vision for your wedding day? If so...TRAINE is the perfect venue for you and your groom to have it all! Our max capacity is 200 if seated with a dance floor. We welcome live music, food trucks, custom bar packages and so much more!
Woman-owned Business
+2 years in business
Speaks English, Persian, Swahili, Spanish
10 team members

Pricing details

Starting prices
Reception
$3,500
Reception
$3,500
Ceremony
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Bar services
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Catering
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  • Couples usually spend $8,000
  • Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
  • Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jun and Dec.
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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
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
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

Vendor
Richelle Norman
Venue Manager
A little about Richelle… For the past 17 years, Richelle has been in the service industry offering dedicated, solution-focussed 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 Traine 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!

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4.9

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7 reviews
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11/01/2024
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 inch 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!
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11/14/2024
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 that 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!! :)
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8/26/2021
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!
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9/13/2019
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 parking 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!
AvatarD
4/05/2019
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 execute 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
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1/08/2018
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 coordinating with other vendors easy. We had our ceremony at the chapel at Peace so our guests could walk right over.
AvatarB
11/14/2017
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 setting 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
121 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC
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