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The Firehouse Event Venue

About the space

Venue Details

What We Offer

Services

The Firehouse is the perfect place for an event of any size. From an intimate birthday party to a large corporate retreat, we pride ourselves in providing a unique venue that can be altered to meet the needs of a variety of occasions.

Capacity Information

  • Indoor Ceremony: 200
  • Rooftop Ceremony: 150
  • Outdoor Ceremony: up to 225*
  • Indoor Reception: 150
  • Indoor + Rooftop: 150-200*
  • Outdoor Reception: up to 225*
Maximum numbers are dependent upon great weather
*Tent rentals are recommended for outdoor ceremonies exceeding 125 guests.

What's Included

  • Indoor & Outdoor Event Space
  • Rooftop Lounge and Bar
  • All-Inclusive Bar Packages Available
  • Prep Kitchen
  • Bridal Suite
  • Groom Suite
  • Tables and Chairs
  • Patio Furniture
  • String Lights
  • Uplighting
  • Facility Staff
  • Security (if needed)
  • Curated Vendor List

Additional Info

  • 15% discount for events during off-season months: Jan-March / July-August
  • Custom elopement packages are available upon request.
  • Monday - Thursday mid-week rates are available upon request.
  • Thursday and Friday add-ons grant access from 1-9 p.m. for decorating, ceremony, rehearsal and rehearsal dinner as needed.
    Prior day rehearsal guests must be off-site by 8 p.m.
NOTE: A DETAILED LIST OF ALL OF OUR RULES & REGULATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH YOUR CONTRACT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question

12 hours of building usage at The Firehouse (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) is included with all packages. Additional amenities are as follows: INDOOR EVENT SPACE, OUTDOOR EVENT SPACE, ROOFTOP LOUNGE, BAR, PREP KITCHEN, BRIDAL SUITE, TABLES AND CHAIRS, PATIO FURNITURE, STRING LIGHTS, UPLIGHTING, FACILITY STAFF, SECURITY, POST-EVENT CLEAN UP AND OUR CURATED VENDOR LIST.

All dates are first come, first serve. To secure and reserve your date, you must sign our *digital* wedding event contract and pay a non-refundable 50% deposit. We accept credit card payments via our online booking system, which is provided with your contract. The remaining 50% balance is due no later than 30 days prior to the wedding date. We cannot secure or guarantee a date without a signed contract and 50% deposit.

A 1-hour rehearsal is included in your package price if you opt to do your ceremony at The Firehouse. Rehearsal Dinners are optional if you choose to book our two-day package. If your package does not include day-before access, you have the option to rehearse the day before or from 9-10 a.m. on the day of your wedding. **day-before rehearsals are dependent upon our wedding and event schedule.

We do not allow guests to supply their own alcohol or bartenders. Any of your alcohol/bartending must be purchased through The Firehouse. Rules and regulations apply. Additional information regarding alcohol can be provided during your tour and/or walkthrough.

Many clients choose to host their ceremony and reception at The Firehouse. If a "flip" is necessary, The Firehouse Event Staff will handle the movement of all tables and chairs during this process to prepare for your reception. Decorations, Flowers, Cake, etc. will need to be handled by your vendors and/or your day-of coordinator. During this time, your guests may enjoy cocktail hour on our rooftop space, the outdoor patio or our downstairs event room. This flip process can take up to an hour.

Yes! Our Groom Suite is bright, sunlit room with outdoor patio access, mini fridge, clothing rack, TV, lounge furniture and bluetooth speaker.

We recommend your guests stay at one of the following local hotels: TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn Express & Suites. We also highly recommend any of the Downtown Goldsboro Airbnb’s. (The Goldsboro Loft, Aviator Loft, Barristers Loft and the DGDC Loft.)

Yes, The Firehouse is equipped with an elevator and handicap ramp.

Yes! We do have a prep kitchen that your caterer(s) may use. This kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and sink. Please note that caterers may only use our kitchen for food prep and warming. No raw food can be cooked on site. Caterers must also provide their own ice, as we do not have a commercial ice maker on site.

Yes. All weddings held at The Firehouse are required to have a planner OR day-of coordinator. This person may not be an immediate family member and must be present for rehearsal, as well as all wedding day events (client arrival until exit).

  • INDOOR CEREMONY: 200
  • OUTDOOR CEREMONY: 200-225
  • INDOOR RECEPTION: 120-130
  • INDOOR + ROOFTOP: 150-200
  • OUTDOOR RECEPTION: 225

Our capacity depends on on what and how spaces are used.

Max numbers are also dependent upon great weather.

Tent rentals are recommended for guest lists exceeding 190.

Yes! We’re excited to now offer the rooftop as a ceremony space.

We have 52 spots available on site, and an additional public gravel lot with more than 60 spaces located across the street from The Firehouse.

Although it is not required, We do HIGHLY recommend clients purchase day-of event liability coverage for weddings at The Firehouse. This policy would need to include $1,000,000 in coverage and list "The Firehouse" as additional insured. This is to protect you in the event of injury or damage. We can refer you to several different insurance providers if needed.

The Firehouse does allow open flame candles, as long as they are placed inside glass containers (jars, lanterns, votives, etc.) Command Strips are approved for hanging decor from our brick walls only, and you may hang items from our metal ceiling beams. The Firehouse does NOT allow confetti, smoke bombs, fog machines, artificial rose petals, taper candles or nails/screws. Additionally, all decorations must be pre-approved by Firehouse Staff during your final walkthrough.

The vendors on our curated vendor list are non-negotiable. We have professional relationships with all of these vendors and require them based on their level of excellence in service and product, as well as their overall knowledge of our venue and its rules. However, vendors that are not on our list can be added if they meet certain requirements and go through our vendor approval process. Vendor approval is not guaranteed, and The Firehouse is not responsible for lost deposits or payments made to vendors prior to their approval. *Additional information regarding our curated vendor list and vendor approval process can be provided during your tour or walkthrough.

If clients choose not to purchase day-of insurance, we will require a credit card to be kept on file in the event of property damage. We will obtain this information at the final walkthrough (about 30 days before the wedding date).

Yes, however this must be done outdoors and at ground level. Sparklers must be thoroughly extinguished in the provided sand buckets and disposed of properly. Used sparklers cannot be left on the grounds of The Firehouse.

The Firehouse provides you with three tables options: 60” round tables (seats eight people comfortably), 72” round tables (seats 10 comfortably) or rectangular Farm Tables. Please note that we do not provide linens, so these would need to be purchased or rented if needed. We also offer black crossback chairs that may be used indoors or outdoors.

Rehearsal Dinners are only included in our largest packages, which includes venue access starting the day prior. All rehearsal dinners will be held in our downstairs event room and have a capacity limit of 75 guests. Rehearsal dinner floor plans include round tables for guest seating and farm tables for food service. Linens must be provided and dinner must end by 9:00 PM. Detailed info about rehearsal dinners can be provided during your tour.

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Professional Vendors that work with the FireHouse

Preferred Vendors

Music / DJs

Willis J Entertainment

All Events Dj’s

All Around Raleigh DJ

Out Of This World Entertainment

Ultimate Entertainment Solutions

DJ Marty Nightengale

Rentals

Brooks & Reid Events

CE Rental

As our vendor list continues to grow, please let us know if you have specific requests for caterers, DJs or coordinators. We would be happy to provide your vendors of choice the opportunity to be approved and added to our list.

Coordinating & planning

Brooks & Reid Events

Four 26 Events

The Social South

Penny Pincher Planner