O'Kelly Chapel

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,200 for off-peak dates, and $2,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 60 seated guests

About this venue

"O'Kelly Chapel is a historic wedding venue in Durham, NC, built in the early 1900s and set on the grounds of For Garden's Sake in the Triangle. With Gothic arched windows and original pine floors, it's a warm, intimate spot for micro weddings, elopements, ceremonies, and small private events for up to 60 guests. Our packages start at $1,200 and keep planning simple, so you can stay present and enjoy the day. Named for Rev. James O'Kelly, the chapel carries real history and charm you feel the moment you walk in. Reach out to check availability and book a tour."

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-60

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
9245 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713

Our event spaces

O'Kelly Chapel

A historic 1900s chapel for intimate weddings and elopements, up to 60 guests, on the For Garden's Sake grounds in Durham, NC.

O'Kelly Chapel is a historic wedding venue in Durham, NC, with Gothic arched windows and original pine floors. A warm, intimate spot for micro weddings, elopements, and small events up to 60 guests. Packages from $1,200.

Guest capacity

1-60 Seated

1-60 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

As low as $1200

O'Kelly Chapel

A historic 1900s chapel for intimate weddings and elopements, up to 60 guests, on the For Garden's Sake grounds in Durham, NC.

O'Kelly Chapel is a historic wedding venue in Durham, NC, with Gothic arched windows and original pine floors. A warm, intimate spot for micro weddings, elopements, and small events up to 60 guests. Packages from $1,200.

Guest capacity

1-60 Seated

1-60 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

As low as $1200

Available services that can be provided by O'Kelly Chapel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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3 reviews

  • NC

    Norberto C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 17

    Amazing Experience, Elegant Atmosphere

    We had such an amazing experience having our wedding ceremony here! Everything from start to finish was wonderful, but we especially want to recognize Kortney and Lexie from the events team. They were onsite throughout our ceremony and were incredibly helpful, attentive, and organized. They made everything feel effortless, and we were able to actually enjoy our day without feeling stressed about all the little details. The chapel itself is absolutely gorgeous and made the perfect setting for our ceremony. We also used the outdoor areas around the venue for our wedding photos, and there are so many beautiful spots throughout the property. We really appreciated how accommodating everything was for our less mobile guests as well. The venue was easy for everyone to access, and there was plenty of parking, which was one less thing for us or our guests to have to worry about. Overall, we genuinely could not have asked for a better experience. Between the beautiful venue and the incredible coordination from Kortney and Lexie, our ceremony felt easy, special, and completely stress-free. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make our wedding day so memorable and would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful place to get married!

  • AJ

    Alex J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 31, 2026

    Perfect Historic Micro-Wedding Venue

    We are glad that we've booked O'Kelly Chapel for our wedding, it's everything we wanted for our 50 guest ceremony. We wanted a small stress free and intimate ceremony at a picturesque historic venue, and this venue delivered! All communication from O'Kelly Chapel's team- from inquiry emails, venue tours and recommendations- were friendly and prompt. The venue itself had a wonderful balance of historic features like orginial wood and gothic arches, and modern amentities like on-site bathrooms and in-house bar. It also had a beautiful lawn that gave us options for bridal photos and our ceremony setup. Everything felt organized and stress-free, which let us focus on what mattered. We'd recommend O'Kelly Chapel to any couple looking for a special venue with a team that truly cares.

  • TP

    Toban P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 30, 2026

    Beautiful event space

    I attended a wedding there in June. It was absolutely stunning. Everything seemed to run very smoothly. I'd definitely consider using this event for my wedding

No, outside alcohol is not permitted. We offer bar service and alcohol packages instead.
Yes, free on-site parking is available at For Garden's Sake.
Peak: spring and fall (roughly April–June and September–November)
Off-peak: summer and winter (roughly July–August and December–March)
Yes, the venue has a handicap-accessible ramp and restrooms.

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