Planning Your Event
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled answers to the most common questions about hosting an event at Meredith College, covering everything from venue details and booking policies to catering and technical services. If your question isn’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to contact our events team.
Venue & Booking Essentials
Here you will find answers to our most common initial questions, covering everything from venue specifics and availability to the first steps in the booking process.
Meredith is first and foremost an educational institution, so space use is prioritized in the following order:
- Academic programs
- Students
- Organizations or individuals outside of Meredith
Our Events team works with all clients to identify a location that meets their needs. In most instances, we can locate a space that will work for your meeting or program.
Meredith strives to make its campus accessible to the entire campus community and visitors to the College.
The Accessibility at Meredith site provides detailed information about parking, accessibility resources, contact information, and more.
No, you don’t have to be an alumna to rent our facilities, though we do offer our alums, as well as our current students, a discounted wedding rental fee.
In addition to hosting weddings and other important life moments, Meredith seeks to engage the community through events that relate back to the College’s mission. If you would like to discuss use of college facilities, please contact the Office of Events at +1 919 444 2272 or bookings@meredith.edu.
Yes! We are proud of our heritage that includes our founding as a women’s college by North Carolina Baptists, but today, our Chapel is nondenominational and we welcome those of any or no faith to our campus for weddings and other functions. You will have the flexibility to contract with any officiant of your choosing to preside at your wedding ceremony. You will also make arrangements independently from Meredith for your choice of florist, musician(s), photographer, wedding director, etc.
Yes; however, alcohol must be approved in writing ahead of time by Meredith College staff.
Oak Leaf Catering, our in-house catering service, will provide all food and beverage services, as outside catering is not permitted. You will have the flexibility to arrange with any florist, musician(s), photographer, wedding cake vendor, etc. to complement your reception needs.
Absolutely! If you get married at Meredith, you are entitled to one free photography session. If you are getting married elsewhere, brides may schedule bridal portraits to be taken on Meredith’s campus for a small fee and proof of liability insurance. All appointments must be scheduled with the Office of Events prior to the bridal portrait session.
To ensure your event runs smoothly, we offer several professional staffing options. An Event Manager is available to oversee locations for a rate of $65 per hour. For performances or events in our auditoriums that use lighting and audio, a qualified Supervisor is required at a rate of $50 per hour. Additional Technicians are also available as needed at the same rate.
Мeredith College offers post-event custodial services to handle the cleanup for you. This service is available at an hourly rate of $35, allowing you and your guests to depart without worry after your event concludes. We recommend discussing your specific needs with our event coordinator.