THE EVENT OF YOUR DREAMS AWAITS.

"A space to dream" in orange cursive text on a transparent background.
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Elegant wedding reception space with round and rectangular tables, white chairs, floral centerpieces, exposed brick walls, chandeliers, and large windows.

4,500 Square Feet of Open Indoor Space

We offer 4,500 square feet of indoor space with a completely open floor plan, 13-foot ceilings, modern luxury fixtures and finishes, upscale restrooms (because it matters!), a prep kitchen, and unmatched natural light.

Elegant makeup and styling room with illuminated mirrors, cushioned chairs, a stylish couch, modern chandelier, decorative plants, and two-part wall art.

Two Professionally Designed Dressing Suites

Both suites have been recently renovated and thoughtfully designed. Both feature LED wall mirrors, a retro mini fridges, quartz countertops, ample outlets for your device needs, and plenty of comfortable space for your entire party.

Premier Location

Centrally located in one of the prime spots in the entire Triangle, almost equidistant from each major city center. Proximity to I-40 and RDU Airport and great for guests coming from out of town. Walkable to hotels, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, and more, with ample parking.

Staff Accessibility
and Support

We promise accessible and responsive staff support through phone and text (as well as email), with quick response times often within minutes (try us!), ensuring that we get information to you swiftly. Our experienced team is committed to be present and available for all of your needs.

The venue provides blazing fast WiFi to support modern streaming preferences, as well as an abundance of 5G data due to being in an urban environment. We also provide best in class speakers and wireless mics to set the stage for unforgettable toasts, as well as a laser projector and screen.

Capacity for Large and Smaller Events

Chatham Station can host up to 250 guests at a seated / standing hybrid event, with up to 160 guests seated. We also have the ability to orient the space for smaller, more intimate events without it feeling too spacious.

Private Patio

A guest favorite where you're able to experience the energy of being in a growing downtown core while also not compromising the exclusivity of a private event. Enclosed by an 8 foot privacy fence with beautiful greenery, charming market lights above, and directly accessible to the main space through our 7 glass bay doors (which can stay open throughout your event!)

Furniture Inclusions

The venue includes a variety of furniture: 160 premium white cross back chairs, 22 60-inch round tables, 4 24-inch cocktail tables, 4 six-foot rectangular tables, 1 four-foot rectangular table, stylish lounge set, and a custom bar and backdrop that can be placed at your discretion

Colorful illustrated map of Chatham detailing streets, landmarks, businesses, and parking areas. Includes a train route, theater, parking symbols, and notable locations like a garden and art park.

Tech Forward and Ready

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Bright, modern event space with white chairs arranged around floral decorations on a polished concrete floor, exposed brick wall, and large glass windows.
Outdoor gathering with people in formal attire, socializing near a brick building with string lights overhead.
Outdoor patio with modern wicker chairs, a yellow sofa, a black coffee table, and eclectic cushions, surrounded by a wooden fence and decorated with plants and a small bar.

Have a question about your event?

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FAQs

Reservations and the venue

  • You can text our team or email us at welcome@chathamstationnc.com

  • If you are ready to book your event and reserve your date, we require a non-refundable 50% deposit and signed contract. This can be paid online by credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. 

  • We are currently booking events through 2026 and hourly events as early as 6 months in advance. 

  • All standard rentals include 10 hours of exclusive access to the entire venue and private patio, 160 cross-back chairs, 22 sixty inch round tables, 4 six foot rectangle tables, 1 four foot table, 4 twenty-four inch cocktail tables, and our custom bar.

  • Chatham Station is located in the heart of Downtown Cary, NC right off of East Chatham Street. 

  • Yes. Our front, back, and patio entrances and exits are all wheelchair accessible. 

  • While there is a u-shaped parking lot around the building, the on-site parking is available for all the business patrons that share our building - so parking directly outside of the venue is first-come-first-serve. However, we have created a parking map which can be found here, which can be used on wedding websites, save the dates, or invitations to make finding a place to park easy the day of your event!

  • If you would like your pet to be a part of your special day, we would love to accommodate that! They must be leashed and have a handler that supervises them at all times while they are on site.

Rental schedule and timing

  • Our standard rental time is 10 hours. We do allow flexibility for when that 10 hour window starts and ends - so that you can utilize the venue to your specific needs. We do require that the last hour of your rental be reserved for clean-up & load out of all personal belongings. 

  • Due to noise ordinances in Downtown Cary, we are required to have all events end at 12am. This would mean that your rental time could go until 1am, but all music and event festivities must end at 12am. 

  • No - all items that do not belong at Chatham Station must be removed at the end of your reservation. Curated Events items will have a designated area where they can pick up all rentals the following morning. We suggest you appoint someone to take gifts and any personal belongings home the night-of your event. 

  • At the start of your rental, all items that belong to Chatham Station will be set up according to the layout that you provide. You and your vendors will handle the set-up and removal of all items that you brought into the venue. Caterers or servers are responsible for removing all trash from the venue and patio, and cleaning the prep kitchen. Servers are also responsible for breaking down all chairs and tables and returning the venue to a "neutral" state with the help and direction of the on-site Chatham Station Host. We include clean-up (sweeping, mopping, bathrooms) in your rental. All personal items must be removed at the end of your rental. 

  • You are free to dream up your perfect layout however you would like. However, if you are looking for some inspiration, you can click here for sample layouts that have worked at the venue in the past. 

Vendors

  • Short answer is no. While we do have some vendors who are required and that are pre-approved to work in the space, none of these vendors are in-house or exclusive to Chatham Station. 

  • Nope. However, require that all events have service staff to help bus tables, flip the space if necessary, and clean up/load out at the end of the night. All caterers that are on our pre-approved list have serving staff that are experienced in our venue and are able to service your event. If you do not find a caterer on our pre-approved list that aligns with your vision and budget, we do allow other caterers to drop their food for the event, and we would require that you contract with a pre-approved service company to service your event. We do not have any restrictions on minimums. Our list of pre-approved caterers and service companies can be found here. 

  • Yes. We require that all weddings have a day of coordinator. We have a list of pre-approved day of coordinators who can service your event. If you do not find a coordinator on our pre-approved list that aligns with your vision and budget, upon written approval from Chatham Station, a coordinator who is not on our pre-approved list may be allowed to coordinate your event so long as they have a professional website and insurance. Our list of pre-approved coordinators can be found here. 

  • Our only other "required" vendor is for basic rentals. We ask that all basic rentals (i.e. table cloths, plates, glasses, silverware, etc.) be procured through Curated Events. If you are planning to use disposable tableware, or purchase your own for your event, you are absolutely allowed to do so. We simply ask that if those items are going to be rented, that those reservations be made through Curated Events. 

  • Vendors are permitted to arrive at the venue at the start of the reservation time. For any rentals reserved with Curated Events, Chatham Station will coordinate with Curated to schedule a drop-off and pick-up time to ensure that rentals arrive prior to reservation time.