Saint Mary's School's beautiful, historic campus has what you need for your special event.
Whether you are looking for a wedding venue, classroom or meeting space, athletic facilities, auditorium, or reception areas, Saint Mary's 23-acre campus offers a lush and elegant oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Raleigh, N.C. With ample on-campus parking, close proximity to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and easy access to downtown hotels, Saint Mary's provides a convenient and centrally-located option for your event.
For more information on any of our spaces or to inquire about availability for booking, please please contact Auxiliary@sms.edu.
Architect Richard Upjohn designed Saint Mary's Chapel in the Gothic Revival style in 1856. The chapel features a steep gable roof, an octagonal stained glass window, and a gabled entryway. In 1905, two transepts were added to the structure. Saint Mary's Chapel is a designated National Historic Site and a Raleigh Historic Property, available for rental for weddings and special services.
The chapel accommodates up to 250 guests, providing a warm and intimate setting for wedding ceremonies. Both alumnae and non-alumnae are eligible to be married at Saint Mary's Chapel, which is the sole on-campus facility available for weddings. Outdoor weddings are not permitted.
As the chapel is actively utilized by students, faculty, and staff, the scheduling of school events takes precedence. Rental dates are available during the academic year and summer months.
Saint Mary's does not provide clergy for wedding ceremonies; the bride must arrange for officiating clergy, and all denominations are welcome. The chapel offers a beautiful organ for wedding ceremonies, and other instruments, such as strings and brass, are also permitted. The bride is responsible for arranging an organist or other musicians. Saint Mary's School can provide contact information for organists interested in performing at weddings.
Rental Rates: Saint Mary’s Alumnae
Chapel | $3,000
Non-Alumnae
Chapel | $5000
For more details about weddings in the Saint Mary's Chapel, please read our Wedding Policies and Guidelines and complete the form below to receive more information. More questions? Please contact Alli Leggett at Auxiliary@sms.edu.
Smedes Hall sits in the center of campus, overlooking the grove of "stately oaks" to the front, and the green space of the Hannah Smith '12 Quad to the back. It is home to the Smedes-Emory Parlor, Smedes-Williams Parlor, and Smedes Terrace, and offers a small catering kitchen on the lower level. The main room accommodates up to 80 guests for a seated dinner, 120 seated without tables, and 200 guests for a standing reception.
Chan-Poyner Hall is located on the east side of Saint Mary's campus. It can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner, making it the largest dining venue on Saint Mary's campus.
