The Rickhouse

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Shuttle to Ceremony

Duke University Chapel

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Hotel Block

Hello! We are so thrilled that you will be joining us in Durham! We have reserved a block of rooms at the Washington-Duke Inn &amp; Club (Reception location &amp; 5 min. from Duke Chapel).Hotel amenities include: indoor pool (or $10/day for access to outdoor pool at Duke Faculty Club), golf, walking trails, and several dining options. Please mention Spencer-Smith wedding when calling to make your reservation to ensure that your room is booked at the group rate (group code: 917741).

*To ensure hotel block rate, mention Laura Spencer-William Smith wedding when you call to make your reservation.*Thursday night can be reserved for the block rate, but you must call the desk to do so. The online reservation system will only reflect the block rate for Friday &amp; Saturday nights.

Additional Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

Aloft Durham Downtown

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/café. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

The Durham Hotel

Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

Durham Marriott City Center

21c Museum Hotel Durham - MGallery

Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University

Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel

AirBnb & VRBO

AirBnb &amp; VRBO are great alternatives to hotels if you would like to stay with friends or extend your trip. The reception will be held at the Washington-Duke Inn &amp; Club (address: 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705), so that is a good reference point when you are searching for rental properties.

Hotel Accommodations

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Favorite Restaurants

Pro tip: Order your pizza to go, and take it to LouElla Wine Bar and enjoy with your beverage of choice (food welcome outside and inside).

Hutchins Garage

Great place for a casual breakfast/brunch or lunch. Order at the counter and enjoy your food outside or inside.

Foster's Market

Serving Southern food with a modern twist. Recommend for breakfast/brunch or lunch.

GRUB Durham

Favorite order: kale salad + fennel sausage pizza.

Pizzeria Toro

From the restaurant: Rustic-chic spot serving chicken-centric Korean eats, including wings, noodle &amp; rice dishes &amp; gyoza. Please note: this restaurant does not take reservations. Very small restaurant, so be prepared to wait if you go!

M Kokko

Mothers & Sons Trattoria

Favorite ice cream spot near Hi-Wire Brewing Co &amp; other food vendors.

Two Roosters Ice Cream

Cocktail + Beer Faves

Great rooftop bar for cocktails + bar snacks! They are also open for brunch/lunch and dinner (reservations recommended).

Rotating selection of wines from around the world and a small selection of beers. Feel free to bring food to enjoy outside or inside.

LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage

Casual beer garden + in-house pizza kitchen (Little Box; order online). Fun fact: this was where Laura + William went on their first date.

Ponysaurus Brewing Company

Wonderful place for cocktails and/or dinner--the burger is a stand-out.

Alley Twenty Six

Hi-Wire Brewing - Durham

Incredible seasonal cocktails located just below The Durham Hotel.

Kingfisher

Activities & Attractions

Nasher Museum of Art

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Top recommendation for anyone traveling with children!

Museum of Life and Science

Friday, August 126:35 PMDurham Bulls vs. Jacksonville Jumbo ShrimpBuy tickets <a href="https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=MILB_MPV&amp;orgid=52733&amp;pid=9041409&amp;tfl=#/event/9041409/ticketlist/?view=sections&amp;minPrice=9&amp;maxPrice=26&amp;quantity=1&amp;sort=price_desc&amp;ada=false&amp;seatSelection=false&amp;onlyCoupon=true&amp;onlyVoucher=false" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

For anyone wanting to get in a walk in the woods. Visit the website to plan your excursion.

Duke Forest

Fearrington is about a 35-minute drive from downtown Durham. Fearrington is a residential development with a small village area that has a wonderful lunch spot (The Roost), day spa, book store, children's store, and women's clothing shop.

Laura & William

Laura & William

Q + A

Do you need help finding childcare for the weekend?