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FAQs at The Meadows

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Q: When can I access The Covey on my wedding day?

A: Your rental time will be outlined in your contract but our standard times are 11:00 am until 11:00 pm with your event ending at 10:00 pm due to noise ordinances within Raleigh. You may add early access to your wedding day at a rate of $400 per hour. 

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Q: Can we provide our own alcohol?

A: All alcohol must be booked through The Covey bar at a starting rate of $8.75 per person per hour. You have the option of adding a mimosa bar and speciality cocktails only for events such as bridal showers and baby showers.

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Q: When are you able to schedule your rehearsal?

A: One hour of rehearsal time is included with your contract. Your rehearsal is scheduled 30 days from your wedding day based on our calendar availability.

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Q: I would like to use my own caterer that is not on The Covey's catering list. Am I allowed?

A: Our preferred catering list is in place to best serve you and your guests. It has been created with great care knowing that each caterer on the list has knowledge of the event industry, working experience at our venue and with large scale events. The good news - they are not required. You are welcome to hire any caterer or self cater your event!

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Q: Does The Covey provide rental items such as plates, flatware, glassware, and linens?

A: We do provide 5 60" round tables, cocktail tables, and ceremony/reception chairs.  Plates, flatware, glassware, or linens are not included in our rental packages and will be secured through Curated Events with the assistance of our in-house planner unless provided personally by you. Do due The Covey being set on a nature preserve we kindly ask that no plastic tableware be provided and please use compostable.

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Q: Do you allow pets on the property?

A: We love pets and they are welcome on wedding days! They must have a handler that supervises them at all times. They must be leashed and we do ask you provide their vaccination records before the event day.

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Q: How late can we stay and party?

A: Your final song will be at 9:50 pm with a grand exit at 9:55 pm!

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Q: What is the average budget for a wedding or event at The Covey?

A: Wedding budgets can vary based on a number of factors and what's most important to you. The major component includes your guest count and your vision for the day. An average wedding of 50 guests at The Covey requires $20,000 to $35,000. 

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Q: What are your booking requirements?

A: To secure your date at The Covey we require a signed contract and a 40% deposit. Your remaining payments will be split evenly in increments of 30%, 20% and 10%. 

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Q: What services are included with our booking?

A: Our in-house planning company Timeless Events will assist with a layout, timeline, bar, and an estimated rental cost of your linens, plates, flatware, and glassware from Curated Events if needed. We do this to make the planning process that much smoother, which means less contracts and minimizes payments to remember. The option to upgrade planning services is available.

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2413 Firefly Farm Lane

Raleigh, NC 27606

Tel: 919-628-5012

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The Covey at Firefly Farm Preserve

2143 Firefly Farm Lane

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919.628.5012

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