The Space
Chandelier Event Venue is a luxury, all-inclusive wedding and event venue serving Cary, Raleigh, and the greater Durham area, offering couples an elegant and romantic backdrop for their most important day. The venue blends a romantic indoor ballroom with a lush outdoor courtyard featuring a signature wisteria backdrop, giving couples a beautiful mix of refined indoor space and garden charm. Founded by hospitality experts Natasha and Chef John Ford, Chandelier grew out of the success of their award-winning catering company, so genuine culinary and hospitality expertise is built into every celebration. With modern conveniences, expert planning support, and a signature chef-led catering experience, the venue is designed to make the whole day feel elevated and seamless. That combination of a romantic ballroom, a wisteria courtyard, and chef-owned, all-inclusive service makes Chandelier a standout in the Triangle. For couples who want a luxurious, all-inclusive wedding with an elegant ballroom, a wisteria garden courtyard, and chef-crafted cuisine in Cary, Chandelier Event Venue is a refined and memorable choice.
Capacity & Layout
Chandelier Event Venue offers an elegant, romantic layout that seats up to 150 guests, making it ideal for intimate to mid-size Triangle weddings. Couples can exchange vows in the lush outdoor courtyard, framed by its signature wisteria backdrop, then celebrate the reception in the romantic indoor ballroom, giving the day a natural flow from a garden ceremony to an elegant indoor party with a genuine weather plan. The venue’s all-inclusive approach, with curated layout options, draping, and uplighting, lets couples shape the space to their vision while keeping the setting refined and cohesive. The pairing of an indoor ballroom and a wisteria courtyard gives couples both a beautiful ceremony setting and a comfortable reception space, all in one location. That combination of a romantic 150-guest ballroom, a signature wisteria courtyard, and curated design options suits couples who want a personal, luxurious wedding rather than a large-scale event, keeping everyone close and comfortable throughout the day in an elegant setting.
Amenities
Chandelier Event Venue stands out for its genuinely all-inclusive, chef-led experience. What sets the venue apart is its chef-led, in-house catering: led by Culinary Institute-trained Chef John, the team creates elevated menus prepared fresh on-site in their commercial kitchen, so couples get fresh, chef-crafted cuisine rather than standard banquet food. The all-inclusive approach covers draping, uplighting, Chiavari chairs, and curated layout options, making planning seamless, and the venue offers over 100 free parking spaces along with expert planning support. Founded by hospitality experts Natasha and Chef John Ford and grown from their award-winning catering company, Chandelier brings genuine expertise and impeccable service to every celebration. The romantic ballroom and the lush wisteria courtyard give photographers an elegant, garden-touched range of backdrops. For the entertainment, the enclosed ballroom gives a wedding DJ solid structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the room and the dance floor stays lively within a luxurious, all-inclusive setting.
Location & Getting There
Chandelier Event Venue sits at 1077 Darrington Drive in Cary, North Carolina, in the heart of the Triangle. That central location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since guests coming from Cary, Raleigh, Durham, and the wider Triangle have only a short drive, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is convenient for anyone flying in, while Cary and the surrounding area offer abundant hotels, restaurants, and attractions for out-of-town guests. The Triangle setting keeps everything convenient and easy to plan around, and the venue’s 100-plus free parking spaces make arrival simple. Yet the venue’s elegant ballroom and lush wisteria courtyard give the celebration a luxurious, romantic feel once you arrive. That combination of a luxurious, all-inclusive venue with a convenient Cary location in the heart of the Triangle is a big part of what draws couples to Chandelier Event Venue.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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