Donovan Manor

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Nestled amongst 15 gorgeous acres in Fuquay Varina, Donovan Manor offers all of the privacy, views, and charm of an elegant country estate yet is only 10 miles to Downtown Raleigh.

07/29/2026

The moments before "I do"

Venue: Donovan Manor | Raleigh, NC Wedding Venue
Catering: Donovan's Dish | Raleigh Catering
Photographer: Bailey | NC Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Planner: NC Wedding Planning and Design • Tabitha Clark
Florist: English Garden Raleigh
Rentals: American Party Rentals
Videographer: Maddie Marie Creative | NC Wedding Videographer
HMU: "I Do" STYLE
Entertainment: Emerald Empire Band

07/16/2026

If summer had a color palette, this would be it.

Butter yellow bridesmaids, blue Carolina skies, and one unforgettable celebration.

Venue: Donovan Manor | Raleigh, NC Wedding Venue
Catering: Donovan's Dish | Raleigh Catering
Photographer: East Coast Wedding Photographer
Planner: NC WEDDING PLANNER | DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER
Florist: Heritage | Wedding & Event Design
Rentals: American Party Rentals
DJ: Bunn DJ Company | Raleigh, NC
Dessert: Andia's Ice Cream
HMUA: Amanda Rose, Bridal Makeup Artist 💄
Videographer: NC Based Wedding Videographers

07/14/2026

A Full Circle Moment

Love stories are always worth celebrating, and today we're especially excited to share one that's close to our hearts.

Our owner, Jill Donovan, is engaged!

After creating Donovan Manor as a place where couples celebrate life's biggest moments, she'll soon become a Donovan Manor bride herself.

February is going to be an especially exciting time around the Manor as Jill and Dan celebrate their wedding here. We know it will be a beautiful reflection of everything she loves about bringing people together, and we can't wait to see the magic she creates.

Congratulations, Jill and Dan; Here's to your next chapter together. 🤍

07/11/2026

Iconic Manor Moments ✨

Venue: Donovan Manor | Raleigh, NC Wedding Venue
Catering: Donovan's Dish | Raleigh Catering
Photographer: Charlotte & Destination Wedding Photographer
Planner: Day Of Coordinator | Wedding Planning | Design
Florist: Heritage | Wedding & Event Design
Rentals: American Party Rentals
DJ: Bunn DJ Company | Raleigh, NC

06/30/2026

The trending Louis Vuitton stage? Beautiful.

But Frameworks on the lawn at Donovan Manor? We’ll take that every time.

Because the best runway isn’t in Paris. It’s where forever begins.

Venue: Donovan Manor | Raleigh, NC Wedding Venue
Catering: Donovan's Dish | Raleigh Catering
Photographer: East Coast Wedding + Elopement Photographer + Videographer
Planner: Katrina Hutchins
Florist: Meristem Floral
Rentals: Curated Events Raleigh
Speciality Rentals: CLUXE | Luxury Event House Greenhouse Picker Sisters Rentals Fred Lewis
DJ: Will Gralley
Entertainment: DEANS’ DUETS
Content Creator: charlotte + charleston wedding content creators | sierra + team
HMU: Jillian Marie Beauty & Photo💋📸
Dessert: Ashley Cakes | Ashley & Josh
Transportation: EcoStyle Transportation

06/25/2026

Some photos don’t need a carousel

Venue: Donovan Manor | Raleigh, NC Wedding Venue
Catering: Donovan's Dish | Raleigh Catering
Photographer: Shelby Daise | NC & Destination Wedding Photographer
Planner: NC WEDDING PLANNER | DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER
Florist: Heritage | Wedding & Event Design
Rentals: Party Reflections
Dessert: Two Roosters Ice Cream Ashley Cakes | Ashley & Josh
Stationary: Theresa Jatko Designs
DJ: Discoboxx
Entertainment: savethedatemusic
HMUA: blissful muse co - destination hair + makeup
Transportation: EcoStyle Transportation

06/20/2026

When your something blue inspires the entire reception 🩵

From the hydrangeas to the tablescapes, Courtney and Jordan's reception felt straight out of a Pinterest board.

Venue: Donovan Manor | Raleigh, NC Wedding Venue
Catering: Donovan's Dish | Raleigh Catering
Photographer: Alexandra Scott Photography | NC Wedding Photographer
Planner: North Carolina Wedding Planner | Sweet Oak Events
Florist: Hathaway Floral Design
Rentals: Curated Events Raleigh
Specialty Rentals: Cottage Luxe / Event Rentals + Design
Stationary: Meriwether Designs
Artist: Kelsey Rae
DJ: Southern Entertainment DJs
Entertainment: Hummingbird Harmonies | Sarah Cavaiani
HMUA: Mena Garcia Beauty
Transportation: Carolina Livery Service
Videographer: Maddie Marie Creative | NC Wedding Videographer

06/17/2026

A little wedding day recap we're not quite ready to move on from

Venue: Donovan Manor | Raleigh, NC Wedding Venue
Catering: Donovan's Dish | Raleigh Catering
Photographer: Samantha Brooke Beane - Wedding Photographer
Planner: C&D Events | Wedding & Event Planner
Rentals: American Party Rentals
Speciality Rentals: Cottage Luxe / Event Rentals + Design
Florist: Fresh Affairs
DJ: Brio Ent. | Raleigh Wedding DJ
Videographer: Caroline Elizabeth Films | NC + Destination Wedding Videographer
HMU: Nataliya Shykal | Bridal & Event Hairstylist Devin Brye
Entertainment: DEANS’ DUETS
Stationary: Theresa Jatko Designs
Dessert: Ashley Cakes | Ashley & Josh
Transportation: Carolina Classic Car Rentals

06/09/2026

Thursday at 10:00 AM, it begins.

Our 2028 calendar will be released exclusively to our Premier Access list before opening to the public.

Dates are reserved in the order requests are received, and the most coveted weekends won't last long.

Comment 2028 below for premier access.

Your dream date may be one email away. ✨

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06/06/2026

Three different first looks. Three different reactions.

From the balcony above to the lawn below, the Main House gives you endless options for a first look that feels as beautiful as it looks.

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Address

5733 Hilltop Road
Fuquay-Varina, NC
27526

Website

https://www.donovanmanor.com/

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