Duke Mansion

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $55,000

Packages

Prices start at $20,000

Catering services pricing

$200 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $25,000

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Built in 1915 and tripled by its most famous owner James Buchanan Duke, Duke Mansion has been home and host to leaders of the 20th century. Duke’s most lasting legacies, including Duke University, Duke Energy and the Duke Endowment, took shape at the home. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion is operated as a nonprofit with all proceeds being used to preserve and protect this community treasure. It's more than a wedding, it's a historic moment! Your wedding is a moment in history for you. A moment that will last a lifetime in the memories of those who are gathered at your celebration. And what better place to host such a special occasion than a setting with all of the history of Duke Mansion.

Seated guest capacity

  • 49-150

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
400 Hermitage Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207

Our event spaces

Duke Mansion

Experience the magic of a historic wedding at the Duke Mansion.

▸McGuire Lawn: The lush McGuire Lawn creates an enchanting setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony filled with all the grace and beauty you’d expect in such a historic location. ▸Levine Living Room: It’s time to dance the night away! Enjoy your reception in style within the Levine Living Room. This space in conjunction with the Duke Endowment Solarium, becomes the place to be as the night comes to a close. ▸Barnhardt Terrace: Enjoy dinner under the stars. This outdoor event space is our primary dining location for weddings and is ideal for all group sizes. A few steps away from the party inside and the beautifully landscaped gardens, Barnhardt Terrace provides a unique experience for wedding guests to enjoy.”

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Duke Mansion

Experience the magic of a historic wedding at the Duke Mansion.

▸McGuire Lawn: The lush McGuire Lawn creates an enchanting setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony filled with all the grace and beauty you’d expect in such a historic location. ▸Levine Living Room: It’s time to dance the night away! Enjoy your reception in style within the Levine Living Room. This space in conjunction with the Duke Endowment Solarium, becomes the place to be as the night comes to a close. ▸Barnhardt Terrace: Enjoy dinner under the stars. This outdoor event space is our primary dining location for weddings and is ideal for all group sizes. A few steps away from the party inside and the beautifully landscaped gardens, Barnhardt Terrace provides a unique experience for wedding guests to enjoy.”

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Duke Mansion packages

White Oak Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $20,000

Off-peak pricing $20,000

Description

The White Oaks Package includes all the standard event spaces and details along with full exclusivity Saturday starting at 7:00am through Sunday at 12:00pm,

What’s included
  • Ceremony Space & White Folding Chairs
  • Full Inventory of Tables & Gold Chiavari Chairs
  • Floor Length House Linen & Bar/Food Station Linen
  • Full Inventory of China, Glassware, & Flatware
  • Black & White Dance Floor (12'x20' or 16'x16)
  • Outdoor Market Lights
  • Cake Cutting Fee
  • Catering Staff
  • Security Officers

Duke Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $30,000

Description

Make your wedding a full destination getaway with our Duke Wedding package. This package includes all of the standard wedding event spaces & details along with full exclusivity starting Friday at 3:00pm through Sunday at 12:00pm.

What’s included
  • All Inclusions of the White Oak Package
  • 30'x70' White Top Tent & One Marquee
  • Add On Events Available Without Rental or Minimums

Available services that can be provided by Duke Mansion

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Valet - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

Duke Mansion menu options

Starts at $205 per guest

Plated Wedding Menu Details

- Complimentary Butler Pass of House Sparkling - 4 Butler Passed Hors d 'Oeuvres - 2-Course Plated Dinner (Salad/Soup & Entree) - Complimentary Cake Cutting - 5-Hour Standard Bar Package - Coffee & Hot Tea Station

  • Cocktail hour
  • Coffee station
  • Champagne toast
  • Tableside wines service
  • A la carte items
  • Seated dinner
  • - Dietary Restriction Meals Available - Premium Bar Upgrades - Cocktail Hour Display Stations - Late Night Bites Available
Starts at $220 per guest

Reception Dinner Menu Details

- Complimentary Butler Passed House Sparkling - 4 Butler Passed Hors d'Oeuvres - Salad Station - 2 Chef Attended Stations - Complimentary Cake Cutting - 5-Hour Standard Bar - Coffee & Hot Tea Station

  • A la carte items
  • Cocktail hour
  • Coffee station
  • Champagne toast
  • - Dietary Meals Available - Premium Bar Upgrade - Cocktail Hour Stationed Displays - Late Night Snack Options

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The estate fee grants you exclusive use of The Duke Mansion’s main level on Saturday. Additional exclusivity is available with the Duke package. For White Oaks package, other events may be taking place the Friday night prior to your wedding.
The primary ceremony space is located outdoors, a tent is required to be booked in the event of inclement weather to make use of the Barnhardt Terrace and to ensure that a tent is available from a rental partner if needed. The cost of a tent varies greatly based on the design and décor, but start around $4,500. If the tent is not needed, the client is responsible for 50% of the cost as the cancellation fee. The final determination of a tent will ultimately be up to the discretion of Duke Mansion and your Catering Event Manager. Please ask your Event Manager for full information on tent pricing and décor options.
All food and beverage must be provided by Duke Mansion’s Executive Chef and Culinary Team. The mansion specifically prohibits the removal of food and beverage from the function by the client or any of the client’s guests. An exception to this rule is made for wedding cakes, which may be provided by a baker of your choice. Our cake cutting fee is incorporated into the per person menu price and includes a coffee station. We also require a copy of the baker’s license.
Wedding menu items and pricing are subject to change on a yearly basis. 2026 menu selections will be finalized and distributed to wedding clients no later than January before the Grand Tasting takes place. Please Note: Duke Mansion reserves the right to confirm specific menu item prices ninety (90) days prior to your function, and any prices quoted prior to are subject to change. In the event of increased cost of commodities or menu items, the mansion may, at its option, make reasonable substitutions in menu items. Cost shall not exceed 18% of the estimated price.
Our service charge is 22% on all food and beverage (subject to change). State tax is currently 7.25% on all items (including the service charge). A 1% supplemental food and beverage tax is applied to the food and beverage. Taxes and service charge are subject to change without notice.
The mansion hosts an annual Grand Tasting each year for all of our wedding clients. This event is intended to be the sole tasting for your event and normally takes place in late January or early February. If you are unable to attend the Grand Tasting, private menu tastings may be contracted and scheduled based on the Chef’s availability. These tastings may only take place during the weekday. If you need to schedule a private tasting, please contact your Catering Manager for further pricing information.
Yes, amplified music is permitted but must be contained inside Duke Mansion’s walls. Un-amplified or acoustic music is only permissible on the outside grounds.
Duke Mansion requires that all events conclude by 11:00pm. No time extensions will be granted.
Duke Mansion requires that a professional wedding planner with a business license, be hired for your event at the expense of the client. All planners will be asked to provide a certificate of insurance acceptable to Duke Mansion. If a planner has not been hired ninety (90) days prior to the event, Duke Mansion will hire one on behalf of the client, at the client’s expense. The planner must attend the final walk-through scheduled at least thirty (30) days prior to event date.
The mansion operates as a historical bed and breakfast with 20 guest rooms on-site. We would love for your guests to stay at Duke Mansion on the wedding weekend! In fact, you are required to book all 20 overnight rooms for both Friday night and Saturday night of your wedding weekend. This applies to the White Oak Package and the Duke Package.
No, there will not be any other overnight guests staying on property, as you will be required to rent all 20 guest rooms for two nights. There may be external guests exploring the property outside of your contracted event space timeframe or other private events taking place on Friday evening, depending on the package you have selected.
Duke Mansion does not offer peak/off peak wedding pricing. Our facility is limited to only host 25 weddings per year. The most popular months for weddings at the mansion are: April, May, June, September, October
Duke Mansion does not offer peak/off peak wedding pricing. Our facility is limited to only host 25 weddings per year. The least popular months for weddings at the mansion are: February, March, July, August, November, and December. We do not host weddings in January.
No, outside alcohol is not allowed on the property. For specialty alcohol requests, please speak with your catering manager.
Yes, there is limited on-site parking for overnight guests. Valet services are required for all wedding groups at the expense of the wedding client. Valet services are complimentary to all guests in attendance to the function.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

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