The Parlour at Manns Chapel

We had the absolute best day thanks to all the lovely people at The Parlour and their beyond gorgeous venue!!! Everything about the Parlour was perfect-- it was the most beautiful backdrop to our wedding day, from the pew house for the ceremony, to the garden and courtyard for the reception, to the adorable white chapel. They take such good care of the property, they had flowers that were blooming, so much greenery around, and even though it was peak pollen season, they had clearly done the pain-staking job of removing pollen from around the grass and gravel to make the venue even more beautiful.

One of the most important things we were looking for when booking a venue was somewhere that was naturally beautiful, and the Parlour obviously knocks it out of the park in this category (see below photos for the proof!!) Even aside from this, all of the women who work there (shoutout to Kristen and Kit!!) were so wonderful to work with. We appreciate all of their kindness and hard work throughout this process- it really allowed us to relax and soak in the whole wedding day.

We cannot recommend enough going to tour the Parlour for your next event-- every single detail is perfectly curated and the space is the ultimate intimate gathering spot to celebrate a milestone with those you love.

Nestled in Chapel Hill, NC, The Parlour at Manns Chapel is a rustic wedding venue that flawlessly combines vintage charm with modern elegance, earning our heartfelt five-star rating for a the recent weddings I've shot there. The restored historic chapel, surrounded by lush gardens, provided an intimate and enchanting atmosphere for the couples portraits and the Airstream is so cool! The dedicated team's professionalism and commitment to personalization ensured a seamless experience. The Parlour at Manns Chapel is a timeless choice for couples seeking an intimate and romantic venue, blending historic charm with impeccable hospitality. Highly recommended for a truly memorable celebration and can't wait to shoot my next wedding here!

From start to finish our experience with the Parlour staff was exceptional. We were won over immediately with the unique grounds that really fit us as a couple- with it's rustic and vintage details and intimate draw. The Parlour's amazing service and staff were just the cherry on top to our entire experience. Kristen and Kit were so amazing when it came to walk throughs and planning of the space for our big day, and were always SO thorough in their communication with us every step of the way from bridal portrait booking, rehearsal night booking and the big day. They even have a stock of rental pieces for use that really elevated our aesthetic for our whole day and allowed us some extra fun features that we otherwise would not have had access to. The easiest part of our wedding planning was working with this amazing group of women, and we honestly could not have pictured our wedding being held in any other space because every inch from the flooring to the lighting to the furniture to the landscaping is absolutely gorgeous. It will forever be so sacred and precious to us, and we will cherish looking back at all of our beautiful photos from the day for years to come. We are so so happy with our decision to book the Parlour and HIGHLY recommend it for any other couples who are wanting to have an intimate and intentional celebration with their loved ones. Oh- and our guests raved about it as well! We know we will be talking about this for years to come and are so grateful for our experience from start to finish!

We chose The Parlour @ Manns Chapel as the location for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made!! From the moment we stepped foot into the chapel, we were enchanted by its beauty and serenity!!! The Parlour was our first visit and we knew as soon as we left that we were going to pick it for our day! Our wedding unfolded like a fairytale. We received so many compliments of our venue and their team of planners, The Gathering Co.—not only is the chapel beautiful but the staff are amazing and so responsive. Kristen was amazing to work with and is so kind and dedicated to her work. Cannot recommend them enough!

As the mother of the bride I cannot tell you just how much I appreciated the staff (Kristen Roberts & Kathrine Kirk) for their professional and supportive assistance. From the planning stage to the day of the wedding their goal was to make everything go smoothly! The Parlour at Manns Chapel is a beautiful venue. If you are looking for a place for your wedding I suggest you get in touch with them! Janet

We chose The Parlour at Manns Chapel for our Oct. 2023 wedding and I couldn't be happier. We went to The Parlour for our first ever wedding vendor visit and decided to go with it on the spot. I am so glad we did! I seriously did not worry about a single thing the day of my wedding. It was true tranquility. The Parlour and their team of vendors truly have weddings wrapped around their finger in the BEST way. I have received so many compliments of how beautiful my venue was and how incredible the staff was. Couldn't thank the Parlour at Manns enough!

The selection and planning processes were easy, with lots of help from the staff. The party itself was delightful. The staff managed the flow, parking, guest requests and coordination with our caterer and musicians. Several guests told us how much they enjoyed the space. We are very happy we used the Parlour at Manns Chapel.

We had the best wedding experience at The Parlour! We wanted small and intimate and that’s exactly what we got. Everyone was so helpful and informative. This venue is so beautiful and they really go above and beyond! I can’t recommend this venue and their staff enough! 🩷

We knew The Parlour was our venue almost immediately! We wanted a venue with personality, one that would accommodate a smaller guest list of 70-80, and had multiple on-site locations. The chapel is STUNNING, the courtyard is so versatile, and the airstream is just really cool. We had multiple floor plan ideas to utilize a variety of the spaces and Kristen (the venue coordinator) was so helpful. She went above and beyond sending photos/videos and mocking out layouts to help with planning!

We used the chapel for our ceremony, moved into the courtyard for our cocktail hour and dinner portion then back inside for dancing/desserts. It kept the evening flowing and we loved using all the different spaces. We took their advice and reserved a tent as a rain plan. We did use the tent in the courtyard with market lights strung underneath and the farm tables you get to use from The Parlour. It was incredibly cozy and looked so beautiful. (I’m a converted tent skeptic!) Every location at the venue was gorgeous, the farm tables/chairs they provided perfectly complemented the aesthetic, and the team was so great to work with, especially Kristen! It was an incredible special experience at such an incredibly special place.
Photos by Ellie McKinney Photography

The Parlour at Manns Chapel was everything we hoped for in a wedding venue and then some. The team was so helpful and the space so beautiful, it made the whole wedding planning process as easy as it can be. We enjoyed our indoor ceremony and an intimate dinner outdoors with family and friends - it was a dream. Do yourself a favor and at the very least, come tour the space. It is a must-see venue. We live in Charlotte and decided on this space because of how thoughtful and sweet the venue was, and we would book it all over again! Thanks to The Parlour team for an incredible start to our forever ❤

We stumbled onto The Parlour at Manns Chapel with a Google search while dreaming about our wedding shortly after our engagement. On a whim we saw they had availability for a tour a few days later so we thought "why not?" Whether it was fate or serendipity we immediately knew The Parlour at Manns Chapel was where we were going to be married. Pulling onto the property, then gushing as we entered the chapel, and finally awing as we walked around the grounds -- it was PERFECT. Add in the best, hardest working team and cultivation of experienced vendors and partners, we knew our dreams could come true. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day for our wedding and we truly credit the team with The Parlour and the Gathering Co. for helping us see our vision through. They think of every detail busy couples could easily miss or be overwhelmed by throughout the planning process and flawlessly carry out those details. We knew our wedding day would be memorable and special in its own right, but choosing The Parlour absolutely cemented that. Thank you so much for the BEST day ever!

This venue is so adorable!!! It has charm, gorgeous grounds, and plenty of scenic backdrops which make my job easy! The venue manager was a delight, and I can’t wait to capture this venue again!

A small, rescheduled, covid wedding outside in NC in March? It can be done! Everything was beyond perfect. We were comfortable under the tent and heaters but, since everything was so beautiful, I forgot I was even outside. The whole property is adorable. My son and DIL had the most amazing celebration

We chose The Parlour for our May 2022 wedding and I can not say enough good things about the venue and their team. The venue's beauty speaks for itself and it was the most magical, romantic environment for our wedding day. What really brings the magic to the Parlour, is their incredible staff. Kristen and her staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day better than what we could have imagined. They ensured we had constant contact, detailed planning meetings, and worked so well with all of our vendors. When we were facing a 75% chance of rain and no tent in sight, Kristen went above and beyond to make sure we had a rain plan that suited our needs. The Parlour excels at both amazing customer service and a detailed eye for beautiful design. I am so thankful for this venue and the lasting memories they created for my family.

We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at the Parlour! We live nearby and often bike by the venue, so we had been admiring it for years, and I had often dreamed of getting married there. Our wedding day not only lived up to but exceeded our expectations! We love so many elements of the property, from the colorful butterfly gardens to the original building elements that give it a perfect rustic feel (including the farmhouse tables to the gorgeous stained glass). All of the market lights make the grounds look so magical at night as well! The real beauty of the Parlour, though, is the personalized attention provided by the venue hosts. Kristen promptly responded to all of our questions and offered clever solutions to any issues that came up during the planning process, and Kit met us at the venue a few days before our big day, even helping us to unload our car. We recommend that couples read the Parlour's policies from the beginning, to plan for important steps like getting event insurance and working with certain vendors. We had a fantastic experience working with all the vendors we chose from the Parlour's Handpicked Experts list! Our big day could not have been any more perfect, and we are so grateful to the entire Parlour team. We give them our highest recommendation!

We are so grateful that we were able to have our wedding at the Parlour! It is a beautiful and unique location which made it the perfect spot for our September wedding. We used the entire space with a ceremony inside, cocktail hour and games on the lawn and the dinner reception in the courtyard. Everyone at the Parlour was amazing to work with. There was significant rain during our set up and I barely knew about it and we were able to have our reception outside as planned. They all went above and beyond to create the best wedding for us.

The Parlour at Mann’s Chapel was the perfect venue for our wedding! Our guests are still telling us how beautiful the setting is at the Parlour. The Parlour is so thoughtfully designed and styled. We had a great experience working with Kristen.

We absolutely loved the Parlour as our wedding venue! We had our ceremony in the chapel, which created a beautiful and intimate atmosphere that felt both fresh and traditional. Our cocktail hour was hosted in the garden area and our reception was outdoors on patio underneath a rented tent. Each of the different spaces were beautiful and the facilities were all clean and tastefully styled. It is very visible that the Parlour team pays attention to all of the small details throughout the venue spaces and the team was very responsive and communicative throughout the planning process. The Parlour was a massive part of what made our wedding day so wonderful! It brought together all of our other vendors together into the perfect wedding day, and many of our guests commented to us how much they loved the venue. We were very happy with our experience with the Parlour and would recommend the venue very highly!

The Parlour at Mann's Chapel is the venue that couples dream about. Every detail of the stained glass windows to the perfectly landscaped garden is breathtaking. Beyond aesthetics, the Parlour family made us feel at ease throughout the planning process and particularly the day of. We chose many of our vendors from the venue's list of professionals and have nothing but wonderful things to say about the collaboration and communication between them all. Our guests traveled from all over the country to join us in sharing our vows and were immensely impressed with the entire experience that the staff at Mann's chapel orchestrated on our behalf.

Ah, The Parlour - what a dream it was to put on my first conference here. The team was the most empowering, graceful group of women who helped me/poured into me as I walked through the intense process of putting on an event for the first time.

They truly have everything you could need, and if they don't, they know someone who can help you locate it for your big day.

Highly, highly recommend putting on any event here. this was a life-changing experience for my team, our attendees and myself. Thanks to The Parlour!