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The Matthews House

4.7 ★★★★★ 205 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Cary, North Carolina

Weddings Rain backup All-inclusive

Plan your tour

  • Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
  • Phone (919) 467-1944
  • Website matthewshousecary.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Matthews House — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“The Bridal Suite is comfortable, light, and a special place, and there's plenty of great light in the home that's a photographers dream.”

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🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony

“The garden is gorgeous for outdoor ceremonies, and the house and banquet hall are excellent as well!”

Indoor Rain Backup 2 mentions

“We wanted an outdoor wedding and had multiple rain backup plans.”

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🍸 Bar Service

“Lastly, the dinks were delicious, and the bar staff was wonderful with our guests.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 205 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 20 mentions

“The house itself is beautiful from the inside decorations to the landscaping around the property - they have thought of everything and know what they are doing for weddings/events!”

😌 stress-free planning 5 mentions

“Sarah and her team were very communicative and helpful through the planning process and the day of to make sure everything went smoothly.”

📋 day-of coordination 22 mentions

“Jannette was the wedding coordinator (included in the package) and my day would not have been as special without her help, guidance, and patience.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“The venue is absolutely stunning and provided such a beautiful backdrop for our day.”

🎉 guests raved about it 2 mentions

“The location is wonderful, all of our out of town guests loved being able to walk to the venue, restaurants, coffee shops, etc from their accommodations during their stay.”

From the reviews

We had a GORGEOUS wedding at the Matthews House this past October. Everyone kept remarking on what an amazing venue it was. Jannette was our coordinator and she did an amazing job of setting everything up as well as keep things running smoothly throughout the entire process, both before and during the wedding.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Nov 2017

We had our wedding in October 2019 at The Matthews House and the experience was PERFECT. Ever since we first reached out to Sarah to inquire, we felt heard and taken care of. Some highlights of booking at The Matthews House: - The process from touring, booking, and payments was easy and quick.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jan 2020

The Matthews House provided the perfect location for my wedding! It is a beautiful house with a ton of charm. The garden and patio are so beautiful and well kept.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Jun 2021

We had our wedding in May 2025 at The Matthews House and it was the best day! From the beginning of touring the property and signing the contract, Sarah was great to work with and was so responsive.

★★★★★ — Emily, Jun 2025

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Getting married at The Matthews House

The Matthews House comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at The Matthews House

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Matthews House — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find The Matthews House

317 W Chatham St, Cary, NC27511

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