Leo and Jen: A Blog

A family in Raleigh, NC and random things they do

Tag: Venue

  • By the Way …

    I recently received a call from the Downtown Raleigh Advocates, who, among other things, manage events downtown. Good news! We have booked Nash Square for our wedding ceremony. Nash Square one of five original squares built Raleigh, a planned capital. Now, only two remain. The four-acre park-like setting is about four acres between Hargett and…

  • We Have a Venue!

    Ta-da! As of today, we have chosen a reception venue. Leo, my parents and I viewed the last two finalists and the winner is …. (insert ubiquitous drumroll) … Cobblestone Hall! This historic building is located in downtown Raleigh by Moore Square. It’s only blocks from our house and is nearby our top choice for…

  • A Dark Horse

    The day before Election Day, a write-in candidate was added to the list — the list of possible venues, that is. Someone mentioned Raleigh’s Fred Fletcher Park to me and spoke highly of it. So on Election Day Tuesday, I drove over to check it out. The grounds were lovely, and there were two houses…

  • Where The Party At? Downtown Raleigh Wedding Venues

    There’s still a lot to get done for the wedding. Our current task on this scroll of to-dos is to find the place where the whole thing is going down. Jen and I have met and been together only in Raleigh so naturally it feels right for the wedding to be here. Downtown Raleigh is…