Travel and Accommodations

Flight

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

It cannot get anymore convenient than this with being less than 10 minutes away from the venue. RDU airport is easy to navigate. There are plenty of rental car options and ride share (ex: Uber, Lyft) are also available. Direct flights are offered from Newark, NJ (EWR), NY (both JFK and LGA), and Philadelphia, PA (PHL). For our west coast guests, non-stop flights are available from Seattle, WA (SEA), Salt Lake City, UT (SLC), and Los Angeles, CA (LAX).

Hotel

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

This is where both our ceremony and reception will take place. Tucked into 12 acres of serene woodlands overlooking a private lake, The Umstead Hotel and Spa is located near the protected forest setting of the William B. Umstead State Park. Stunning interiors accentuated with privately curated fine art, luxury guest rooms and suites, world-class cuisine, a stimulating spa and gracious hospitality set the Umstead among the finest hotels in the Raleigh area and the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in North Carolina.

Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle

For a more budget friendly option, we reserved a courtesy room block at Embassy Suites. This hotel is only 0.5 miles away from our venue. This hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to RDU airport. Other amenities include a free buffet breakfast, fitness center, and indoor pool. If you click the "view" button below, it will lead you directly to our personalized link for booking with a discounted rate.

Travel Note

Airbnb & Vrbo

For our larger groups of out-of-town guests, we recommend looking for lodging on Airbnb or Vrbo. It's a great way to find accommodations that fit your group and budget, whether you're looking for a large house to share with other guests or a cozy spot for just a few!