Tucked just twelve minutes south of downtown Raleigh, The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve feels like a private nature retreat. Set on 220 acres of rolling meadow and pine forest, it gives couples that wide-open Carolina sky while keeping guests close to hotels, restaurants, and the airport.
Golden hour sweeps across the fields and turns everything to honey. The property is big enough to sneak away for intimate portraits but still walkable, so we can chase that sunset without losing time. Hannah & Andrew’s gallery shows how the long meadows frame silhouettes and make colors pop against the treeline.
Wedding mornings start in Aerie House and The Roost—twin farmhouses on opposite sides of the lawn, each with bright dressing suites, comfy lounges, and wrap-around porches. Splitting parties keeps the “no peeking” suspense and makes first-look logistics easy.
All sites are a short walk from cocktail hour, so guests never feel herded around.
Reception doors roll open to a modern barn with greenhouse-style windows and a covered courtyard for dancing under the stars. Heron Hall seats up to 350 guests—225 inside with another 125 on the patio—so the layout scales beautifully from intimate dinners to blow-out parties.
We aren’t always fans of on-site coordination. But the team at Timeless Events, which handles coordination for the Meadows at Firefly Farm does a wonderful job.
Address: 1945 The Meadows Lane, Raleigh, NC 27606
Capacity: Up to 350 seated
Getting ready: Aerie House & The Roost
Ceremony sites: Five outdoors plus indoor options
On-site perks: Cantina bar, fire-pit lounge, antique accent tables, pet-friendly grounds
In-house services: Venue coordination, curated vendor list, full-weekend access on select packages
Ready to picture your own day here? Drop us a note—we’d love to craft a custom photography proposal for your Meadows wedding and walk you through lighting ideas, timelines, and our favorite hidden portrait spots.