The Space
Close enough to walk to Gibsonville’s shops and restaurants, Burke Manor Inn is a restored 1906 estate, unusual for a wedding venue this size. The current owners previously ran Saint Jacques French Cuisine in Raleigh from 2009 to 2014, and when they took on Burke Manor they opened the same restaurant here in 2014, the only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant in the Triad.
The property sits on 3.3 acres and includes both indoor and outdoor event spaces along with a pavilion, gardens, and 5,085 square feet of meeting space split across three rooms. Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, elopements, and baby showers all happen here, so the property is genuinely set up for the full run of wedding-weekend events rather than just a single reception.
Capacity & Layout
A specific guest capacity is not published for Burke Manor Inn, so couples planning a larger wedding should confirm numbers directly with the venue rather than assume a figure. What is documented is the mix of spaces available: a pavilion for outdoor ceremonies, indoor rooms for a reception, and 5,085 square feet of meeting space broken into three separate rooms for smaller events like a rehearsal dinner or bridal luncheon.
With 9 guest rooms on site, each with a private bath, the layout supports a wedding party staying over rather than driving in for the day, which changes how the schedule works: getting ready, the ceremony, and the reception can all happen without anyone leaving the property. The restaurant itself, Saint Jacques, adds a separate dining space for a rehearsal dinner apart from the main event rooms.
Amenities
Because the property is built around Saint Jacques, catering runs through an on-site French restaurant with room service and special-diet accommodations rather than an outside caterer, and evening cocktails are available at the bar. Massage services are available on site as well, a spa touch that is unusual for a venue this size, and gardens on the property give a couple a real outdoor backdrop for photos without leaving the grounds.
The restaurant serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday and lunch Thursday through Saturday, so scheduling a rehearsal dinner or a Saturday wedding lines up naturally with its regular hours. Free parking is available on site, though the property is noted as not handicap accessible, a detail worth planning around for any guests who need step-free access to the pavilion or the indoor rooms.
Location & Getting There
Burke Manor Inn sits about 14.4 miles from Greensboro and about 22.3 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport, close enough for a short drive from either the city or the airport, and its walkable position in Gibsonville means guests staying at the inn can reach local shops and restaurants on foot. Children over the age of 8 are welcome, worth noting for guests planning around family.
With the ceremony typically held outdoors under the pavilion and the reception splitting between the property’s indoor rooms and its 5,085 square feet of meeting space, sound behaves differently depending on which room hosts the dancing: the smaller of the three meeting rooms keeps a DJ setup close and controlled, while the pavilion’s open sides let sound carry further across the grounds and gardens.
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
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Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
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?
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