Our wedding is happening on Saturday the 31st despite the predictions for wintery weather. We'll update here if necessary!

Abby & Ray

January 31, 2026 • Raleigh, North Carolina

Abby & Ray

January 31, 2026 • Raleigh, North Carolina

Things to Do

Lynnwood Brewing Concern

1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
(919) 424-7533
We’ve reserved a large table at Lynnwood Brewing Concern for a casual welcome gathering the night before our wedding. Grab a drink and catch up with the bride and groom before the celebrations begin. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the brewery. We can’t wait to see you there!
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North Carolina Museum of Art

2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 839-6262

Abby and Ray love taking Brady on walks out on the trails here or viewing the permanent and temporary exhibits. They also have a surprisingly tasty coffee shop right outside the exhibits.

Vita Vite Downtown

313 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
(919) 803-3156

Abby & Ray's favorite wine bar in Raleigh! There is also a second location in North Hills.

Raleigh Beer Garden

614 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

350+ taps! The North Carolina bar on the first floor features 144 NC draft taps and the “International” floor offers 222 varieties from the rest of the country and the rest of the world. The rooftop bar features 12 rotating taps, and Abby and Ray shared their first NYE kiss up there!

Jaguar Bolera

2221 Ironworks Dr Suite 90, Raleigh, NC
984-849-5135

Located at Raleigh Ironworks, Bolera offers a range of games from duckpin bowling to darts to karaoke. Food is made by a former Top Chef competitor and is described as a crossroads between Southern cuisine and Mexican flavor. You can also visit other restaurants and shops in Ironworks like Scott Crawford’s latest restaurant, Brodeto, or the new Ponysaurus taproom.

Drive Shack

6901 Play Golf Wy, Raleigh, NC 27607

Hit some balls, play some games, drink some brews.

Whiskey Kitchen

201 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 803-3181
AMAZING Sunday brunch—one of our favorites. Abby and Ray made it official here and we also took our engagement photos around this area. There are a lot of classy cocktail bars nearby if you opt for dinner instead of brunch.