Location: 2000 Grantsboro Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312 Capacity: Up to 150 guests Type: Farm / Indoor-Outdoor Website: thecatlettfarm.com
Thirty-five acres on the river at the edge of Fayetteville, North Carolina, where 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, a golden pond, sunlit woods, and tall grass fields that the highway might as well not exist.
Since opening in 2018, The Catlett Farm has welcomed more than two hundred fifty couples, and that experience shows in the details of the operation, including a collection of more than a thousand décor items available to every couple at no additional charge. 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, with heat and air conditioning, 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 is the focal point for indoor ceremonies (the farm's back-up plan in case of bad weather), and couples are welcomed into their reception through the full-X doors.
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 means couples can style their reception without the expense of renting everything separately. A private bridal suite gives the day its starting point, from 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 offers the kind of photographic potential that photographers discover and never forget, and the tree swing is the last spot that gets the sweet light before the sun sets. Tall grass fields, sunlit woods, a golden pond, 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. With no streetlights along the river, the dark sky becomes a feature rather than a limitation as the evening deepens, 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 the pecan trees overhead. 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 property on the river features a climate-controlled indoor reception venue with fireplace mantle, draping, and sparkly lights, accommodating up to one hundred fifty guests. Multiple outdoor ceremony locations including the grand pecan trees and a gazebo overlooking the pond, plus a Japanese footbridge. Tables and white cushioned chairs included and set up by the venue team. Over one thousand décor items available at no additional charge. Private bridal suite. Six-seater golf cart for property photos. On-site accessible restrooms. Professional cleaning included. Mosquito Authority has sprayed the property for nine years. Semi-dry venue, beer and wine only. Professional caterer required. Venue-only, so couples choose their own vendors. Contact the venue directly for availability, packages, and pricing.
Hidden Door Floral Studio is a Raleigh wedding florist designing for weddings across Raleigh, the Triangle and North Carolina, and happy to travel beyond. To talk about your wedding at The Catlett Farm, schedule a consultation.