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A local wedding photographer’s perspective of this STUNNING location! A beautiful European style villa with room for getting ready, ceremony, reception, all while taking care of your guests and creating a gorgeous experience.
The Bradford
THE Venue GUIDE
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When I first stepped onto the ground at The Bradford, I was in complete awe. It is one of the most stunning wedding venues in Raleigh, North Carolina and definitely lives up to its reputation.
The venue’s spacious and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces allow for a range of styles, from classic to modern and chic.
A wedding day at The Bradford begins with you getting ready in a personalized bridal suite and other getting ready rooms if needed. The suite is filled with natural light, offering the perfect setting for hair and makeup artists to work their magic.
As the ceremony draws near, guests make their way to the outdoor ceremony space, where they are greeted with breathtaking views of the estate’s expansive grounds, with multiple options for where you can hold the ceremony itself.
After the ceremony, guests can enjoy a cocktail hour on the venue’s sweeping front lawn. The indoor options allow for more space, as well as plenty of coverage in case of bad weather. You can mingle and celebrate with your loved ones, then dance the night away at the reception!
The Bradford wedding venue in North Carolina near Raleigh is the perfect choice if you are looking for true elegance. Imagine stepping across the iconic slabs and sunlight streaming through with natural outdoor elements, and saying I do at this magical location!
A EUROPEAN DREAM RIGHT IN NC
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cocktail area
This area is gorgeous for a ceremony option, and couples often opt for a lounge space for guests during the cocktail hour.
main house
The front of the home is definitely its selling point, but the back is just as nice. Inside is a bridal suite and grooms suite, with plenty of room.
A beautifully lit indoor space if you need it for ceremony, or usage for the reception with a classic, timeless feel.
reception space
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The vast variety of locations is one of the greatest things about weddings at The Bradford. Whether you're looking for a lakeside wedding or a mountain view ceremony, there is something for you! Explore some of the spaces below.
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A FEW OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SHOOTING WEDDINGS AT the bradford
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There is a dedicated getting ready suite for you and your party that is very comfortable, and there are multiple extra rooms that your partner can get ready at. If your partner also has a lot of people wanting to get ready you could possibly do that somewhere else, but the venue is out farther from the main Raleigh city area and there is plenty of space to utilize.
It depends on when the sunset is during your date, which I can give you a custom recommendation when you inquire. However, typically around 5:30pm is a good general first guess here. There are things to take into account like if you’d like to do a first look or not that will also be a factor!
The venue is of course stunning from literally every angle and every room. My top favorite spots are in the courtyard during the earlier portion of the day, right in front of the house when shaded (mid afternoon) and of course the iconic driveway photos (best right before sunset time.) Inside also can give a minimalistic elegant look as well.
It depends on when the sunset is during your date, which I can give you a custom recommendation when you inquire. However, typically around 5:30pm is a good general first guess here. There are things to take into account like if you’d like to do a first look or not that will also be a factor!
As of writing this, yes sparklers are allowed at The Bradford and are such a beautiful way to end the night and get those magical photos as well!
Hey, my name is Rae and I’m a natural light photographer of 16+ years who has fallen in love with my city of Raleigh and the wonderful people I get to work with here in the wedding industry.
If you haven’t noticed, I’m a big fan of The Bradford. Of course it is a wedding photographer dream with the images that come out of a Bradford wedding, but also the people there are so professional, kind, and very good at making magic come to life. I would love to hear more about your wedding day here!
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Whether you’re getting married at The Bradford or someplace in North Carolina (or beyond!), we would be happy to check availability for your day.
If you’re interested in working with us, the best way to reach us is by either filling out the form or sending an e-mail to info@raemarshall.com with your wedding date and location. If you’ve filled out the form and haven’t heard from us in a few days, please email us directly.