Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is an elegant 271-room hotel in Durham with declared wedding services and event space for both indoor and outdoor celebrations.
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is a hotel destination wedding venue in Durham, United States, hosting 400 at dinner and 600 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$27,000 (our estimate).
About Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is an elegant 271-room hotel in Durham with declared wedding services and event space for both indoor and outdoor celebrations.
Ceremonies can seat up to 600 guests, with seated dining for 400 and standing receptions of up to 600, all supported by in-house catering.
Accommodation is included for wedding bookings, and the hotel sits around 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Guest rooms range from King Rooms with golf views to a Two-Bedroom Suite sleeping up to seven, plus accessible rooms and family bunk bed suites.
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Enjoyed breakfast at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club this morning. The food was good, with a nice selection of fresh fruit, smoked salmon, pastries, bagels, yogurt, eggs, bacon, and made-to-order omelets.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 400 guests
- Standing reception
- 600 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 600 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 271 rooms
- Room types
- 18 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$27,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$135 to US$225 per headAisle estimate
- Included
- Rooms
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- RDU, 20 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 271 guest rooms on site, with accommodation included
- Seats up to 600 for a ceremony and 400 for a seated dinner
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor meeting and banquet space
- In-house catering, on-site parking and accessible facilities
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- RDU · about 20 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into RDU.
- Direct line
- (919) 490-0999
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Up to 600 seated for a ceremony, 400 for a seated dinner, and 600 standing for a reception.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the venue offers both indoor and outdoor options, including meeting and banquet space.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is in-house. We estimate pricing at around 125 to 225 USD per head.
Where do our guests stay?+
On site. The hotel has 271 rooms, including doubles with two double beds, junior suites, golf view suites, family bunk bed suites, accessible rooms and a Two-Bedroom Suite for up to seven people. Accommodation is included.
How far is the airport, and is parking available?+
The venue is about 20 minutes from RDU, and parking is available on site.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 400 guests
“#### Ceremony – 600 | Cocktail Reception – 600 | Seated Banquet - 400”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 600 guests
“#### Ceremony – 600 | Cocktail Reception – 600 | Seated Banquet - 400”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 600 guests
“#### Ceremony – 600 | Cocktail Reception – 600 | Seated Banquet - 400”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 271 rooms
“With 271 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each overlooking the lush greens of the Duke University Golf Course or our beautifully landscaped grounds and the Duke Forest, Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is the perfect destination for your Durham visit.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 18 listed
“Double Room with Two Double Beds”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Outdoor ceremony venue with white, natural wood or mahogany garden chairs”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our award-winning culinary team will customize your wedding or special event menu to your tastes and preferences whether you’d like an elegantly plated dinner or an exquisite buffet.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“On-site dining includes the AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room, NINETEEN Grill, Bull Durham Bar, and afternoon tea service.”
Read the source for bar on siteIncluded: Rooms
“Complimentary overnight accommodations for bride and groom on the evening of the wedding”
Read the source for includedNearest airport: RDU, 20 min by car
“RDU”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“Complimentary self-parking for guests”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“The Accessible King Room offers a bathroom fully fitted with accessible features.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Wedding parties — exchange vows beneath a hand-quarried Duke stone archway on Presidents Terrace, then dance the night away under crystal chandeliers in the Presidents Ballroom, without leaving Duke's campus.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“For outdoor weddings, you will enjoy our newly designed Presidential Terrace or the Terrace on the Green.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Wedding parties — exchange vows beneath a hand-quarried Duke stone archway on Presidents Terrace, then dance the night away under crystal chandeliers in the Presidents Ballroom, without leaving Duke's campus.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“The ideal location for unforgettable gatherings of all sizes with over 24,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, from the elegant Presidents Ballroom to the stunning outdoor Presidents Terrace and more intimate meeting spaces designed for groups of 12 or fewer.”
Read the source for indoors or outSwimming pool: Yes
“Meander along our three-mile hiking trail through the Duke Forest, unwind after a day of sightseeing with a dip in the indoor pool, or keep up with your daily workouts in our fully equipped fitness center.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“Gracious hospitality, elegant southern style, a breathtaking backdrop of lush gardens and fairways with the Duke Forest & beyond.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club can help commemorate your wedding or other special event with expert planning from our on-site, seasoned event specialists.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day