The Catlett Farm
Location: 2000 Grantsboro Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Type: Farm / Indoor-Outdoor
Website: thecatlettfarm.com
Thirty-five acres along the Cape Fear River at the edge of Fayetteville, North Carolina, where the suburban fringe gives way to the countryside and the nearest streetlight is far enough behind you that when night falls, the sky goes genuinely dark, the kind of dark that makes sparklers blaze and stars appear and the world beyond the celebration disappear as if it had agreed to leave you alone for the evening. The Catlett Farm occupies that rare territory between convenience and escape: three minutes from Exit 49 on Interstate 95, accessible to every guest list in the region, yet so thoroughly immersed in its own landscape of grand pecan trees, golden ponds, wooded paths, and open fields that the highway might as well not exist. This is a farm that was made for weddings, not converted, not repurposed, but recognized by the people who own it as a place whose beauty was already doing the work, and all they needed to do was build the infrastructure to share it.
Since opening in 2018, The Catlett Farm has hosted over two hundred fifty celebrations, and that experience shows in every detail of the operation: from the thousand-piece collection of décor items available to every couple at no additional charge, to the online planning tools that turn the months between booking and the big day into something that feels organized rather than overwhelming. The venue team provides genuine support rather than simply handing over the keys, and the result is the kind of wedding day where the couple can stop worrying about logistics and start paying attention to the moments that matter.
The Venue
The indoor space at The Catlett Farm is a climate-controlled reception hall that achieves something many farm venues attempt and few deliver, the feeling of an intimate dinner party at the scale of a full wedding. Sparkly lights and draping soften the interior into something warm and inviting, and the striking fireplace mantle with its mirror provides both a focal point for indoor ceremonies and a backdrop that gives the room its character. The full-X barn doors that open onto the celebration create one of the most dramatic entrances a couple can make, the doors swing wide, the room rises to its feet, and the evening begins.
Tables and white cushioned chairs for up to one hundred fifty guests are set up by the venue team, and the collection of over one thousand décor items, accumulated over nine years and two hundred fifty weddings, means couples can style their reception with pieces that have already proven themselves in the space, without the expense of renting everything separately. Thirteen hours of private venue access give the day the breathing room it needs, from bridal suite preparations through the final sparkler send-off.
The Grounds
The outdoor ceremony sites at The Catlett Farm are where the property reveals the depth of what thirty-five riverside acres can offer a wedding. The grand Southern pecan trees provide a natural canopy for ceremonies, the kind of shade that feels ancient and deliberate, as if the trees grew precisely for this purpose. A charming gazebo overlooks the pond for couples who want a more intimate framing for their vows, and the pond itself, catching the light differently at every hour, serves as both ceremony backdrop and portrait setting throughout the day.
A romantic Japanese footbridge crosses the water with the kind of photographic potential that photographers discover and never forget, and the tree swing at the edge of the property captures the last sweet light before sunset in the way that defines a wedding album. Tall grass fields, sunlit woods, wooded paths, the property offers the variety of settings that a single location rarely provides, and the six-seater golf cart that carries the couple between photo locations means no time is wasted walking when the light is perfect. The river setting means no ambient light pollution, and as the evening deepens, the dark sky becomes a feature rather than a limitation, the backdrop for send-offs that glow.
From a Florist’s Perspective
The Catlett Farm’s warm interior and expansive natural grounds call for floral work that bridges the intimate scale of the reception hall and the wide-open beauty of the outdoor ceremony sites. Inside, the sparkly lights and draping create a soft, romantic atmosphere that rewards lush tablescapes in warm tones: blush, ivory, champagne, dusty rose, sage, and soft peach glow beautifully in the ambient light, and the fireplace mantle invites a garland or a statement arrangement that anchors the room without overwhelming it.
For outdoor ceremonies beneath the pecan trees or at the gazebo, the landscape is the installation, a simple arch dressed with seasonal blooms, ground-based arrangements in natural vessels, or greenery winding through the ceremony seating complements the setting without competing with trees that have been providing canopy for longer than any florist has been arranging flowers. Garden roses, ranunculus, dahlias, stock, lisianthus, baby’s breath, and abundant eucalyptus and trailing greenery in ceramic, wooden, or glass vessels suit the farm’s balance of rustic charm and refined elegance. The Catlett Farm is a venue where the flowers should feel as natural and generous as the property itself, unhurried, beautiful, and completely at ease.
Practical Details
The Catlett Farm on the Cape Fear is located at 2000 Grantsboro Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, three minutes from Exit 49 on Interstate 95. The thirty-five-acre riverside property features a climate-controlled indoor reception venue with fireplace, draping, and sparkly lights, accommodating up to one hundred fifty guests. Multiple outdoor ceremony locations including grand pecan tree canopy, gazebo overlooking pond, and Japanese footbridge. Tables and white cushioned chairs included and set up by venue team. Over one thousand décor items available at no additional charge. Thirteen hours of private venue access. Bridal suite. Six-seater golf cart for property photos. On-site restrooms. Professional cleaning included. Mosquito treatment maintained year-round. Semi-dry venue, beer and wine only. Professional caterer required. Open vendor policy. Contact the events team directly for availability, packages, and pricing.
Hidden Door Floral Studio designs wedding florals for venues across the Triangle. To discuss your wedding at The Catlett Farm, schedule a consultation.