


Why choose The Colonial Inn?

Classically elegant and beautiful historic setting - indoor and outdoor venue options for ceremonies, receptions, bridal gatherings, rehearsal dinners and honeymoon accommodations

Award winning catering partners

Floral, lighting and cake design by professional, trusted and local Hillsborough teams

Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Hillsborough, the inn is located minutes away from restaurants, shops and galleries

The Colonial Inn has partnered with the best local small businesses to offer discounts on luxurious spa/massage packages and options, yoga and fitness classes, hair/make-up and photography options

For more information, please contact Elise Tyler elise@colonialinn-nc.com

Why choose The Colonial Inn?

Classically elegant and beautiful historic setting - indoor and outdoor venue options for ceremonies, receptions, bridal gatherings, rehearsal dinners and honeymoon accommodations

Seamless and easy wedding planning with your personal Colonial Inn planner included to ensure every detail is prepared and executed to your desire

Award winning catering partners

Floral, lighting and cake design by professional, trusted and local Hillsborough teams

Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Hillsborough; the inn is located minutes away from restaurants, shops and galleries.

The Colonial Inn has partnered with the best local small businesses to offer discounts on luxurious spa/massage packages and options, yoga and fitness classes, hair/make-up and photography options
Your perfect spot to tie the knot awaits.
The inn is the perfect wedding experience for you.
Read more below.
This includes a one-hour rehearsal the day prior (timing to be determined based on guest and property availability). Access to the venue for a two-hour bridal portrait session. Our Bridal Parlor for your pre-ceremony hair/make-up/dress. Ceremony fee also includes chair set-up and breakdown for the ceremony on the wedding day.
$750.00
Includes 4 hours of space rental, 8-foot rectangular tables and exquisite Diamond Chairs from the Veronique Collection for up to 75 guests.
Monday through Thursday:
$2,450 (any time of day)
Friday:
$3,250 (any time of day)
Saturday:
$5,250 (any time of day)
Sunday:
$3,250 (any time of day)
When booking both your ceremony and rehearsal with The Colonial Inn, you will receive our Luxury Honeymoon Suite for a two-night stay at no cost. *Reservation required and is on a first-come/first-served basis with booked events.
Service Charge:
20% of bar costs or any additional services from the inn will be charged for service provided by the inn and hospitality staff.
Please ask about small wedding accommodations for events with 20 or fewer guests.
Your perfect spot to tie the knot awaits. The inn is the perfect wedding experience for you.
Read more below.
This includes a one-hour rehearsal the day prior (timing to be determined based on guest and property availability). Access to the venue for a two-hour bridal portrait session. Our Bridal Parlour for your pre-ceremony hair/make-up/dress. Ceremony fee also includes chair set-up and breakdown for the ceremony on the wedding day.
$750.00
Includes 4 hours of space rental, 8-foot rectangular tables and exquisite Diamond Chairs from the Veronique Collection for up to 75 guests.
Monday through Thursday:
$3,700 (any time of day)
Friday:
$3,700.00 (event ends 2 PM or earlier)
$4,350.00 (2 PM or later)
Saturday:
$6,350.00 (any time of day)
Sunday:
$3,700.00 (event ends 2 PM or earlier)
$4,350.00 (2 PM or later)
When booking both your ceremony and rehearsal with The Colonial Inn, you will receive our Luxury Honeymoon Suite for a two-night stay at no cost. *Reservation required and is on a first-come/first-serve basis with booked events.
Service Charge:
20% of bar costs or any additional services from the inn will be charged for service provided by the inn and hospitality staff.
Please ask about small wedding accommodations for events with 20 or fewer guests.
Our trusted Partners
We welcome working with other vendors. Please consult with your personal planner about the process. Thank you!
CUISINE & CATERING
Rocky Top Catering
Beau's Catering
The House at Gatewood
Catering Company
EVENT PLANNERS
Harmony Weddings
Bona Fide Events
Chestnut and Vine
Jane Rose Events
FLORISTS
West Queen Studio
Flower Patch
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Danae’s Photography
Mina von Feilitzsch Photography
Morgan Caddell Photography
OFFICIANT
Celebrated Ceremonies by Austin Cullins
MUSIC
DBL R Music Services
LIGHTS
Get Lit
Our trusted Partners
CUISINE & CATERING
Rocky Top Catering
Beaus Catering
The House at Gatewood
PLANNERS
Harmony Weddings
Bona Fide Events
Chestnut and Vine
FLORISTS
West Queen Studio
Flower Patch
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Danae’s Photography
Mina von Feilitzsch Photography
Morgan Caddell Photography
MUSIC
DBL R Music Services
LIGHTS
Get Lit
We welcome working with other vendors. Please consult with your personal planner about the process. Thank you!
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
In order to reserve your date at The Colonial Inn for your wedding or event, we require a non-refundable 50% deposit. The deposit can be paid by phone with a credit or debit card or in person at the inn. This deposit will be non-refundable but events can be moved to any available date for no additional charge.
There are multiple possibilities for where and how your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception can take place! Of course, you are even welcome to have your ceremony off-site (a local church, nearby park, etc.) and simply host your reception at The Colonial Inn. Below are some of our most popular options:
Option 1 - Indoor Ceremony - Outdoor Cocktail Hour - Indoor Reception
In this scenario, dinner tables could be pre-set and lining the walls or hidden behind draping (provided by CE Rental). When your guests transition outside for cocktail hour, your catering team, venue host, and coordination team will move the tables and chairs into place for the reception.
Option 2 - Outdoor Ceremony- Indoor Cocktail Hour- Indoor Reception
Following your outdoor ceremony, guests would be invited inside to enjoy drinks and appetizers. If you are happy for guests to begin taking their seats, no draping is needed. If you would prefer for cocktail hour to be separate from the reception, draping could be rented to divide the hall. If it were to rain and you did not want to move your ceremony inside, a tent could be rented from CE Rental.
Option 3 - Indoor Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception
Don't like the outdoors? No problem! All 125 guests can fit inside for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Following the ceremony, guests would be asked to move to the cocktail hour location (we recommend draping that area so your guests do not watch the flip) and your catering team, venue host and coordination team will move the tables and chairs into place for your reception.
Not at all! The Colonial Inn is only a 30 minute drive from Durham, Chapel Hill, High Point and Greensboro and less than a 1 hour drive from Raleigh and Winston Salem. We are just 5 minutes off of I-40, in the heart of downtown, with ample restaurants and hotels nearby. It is a 40 minute drive from both Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Piedmont-Triad International Airport. There are 15 hotels within a 15 minute drive including Courtyard by Marriot, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn and many more! Due to limited Uber/Lyft service to the Hillsborough area, we recommend renting a car if you will require transportation during your stay. For rental suggestions or local cab services, please contact the front desk. (984-789-4455)
Included in your rental is time for both your event and preparation. Packages also include additional add-ons including time in the bridal parlor, photography space/package or a reservation of the Luxury/Honeymoon Suite. Please refer to specific packages for details. Also included is seating at rectangular tables and chairs for up to 75 guests. Vendors, decor, catering, bar, china, glassware, draping, lounges and linens do not come included in our rental fee.Check out our pricing above or inquire at the inn for information on all that is included in our packages.
The Colonial Inn is located just .1 miles away from the very center of historic downtown Hillsborough! In downtown there are spectacular restaurants of all varieties (Italian, pub fare, seafood, Mexican, pizza and upscale), bars, shopping and art galleries. There are historic landmarks free and open to the public minutes away including Ayr Mount, The Burwell School and The Historic Occoneechee Speedway. There is also beautiful and peaceful Riverwalk just down the street. We are happy to tell you anything and everything you might want to explore about our beloved Hillsborough.
Your planner will help you set the perfect schedule for you! Here is a sample to get you started
12:00 pm - Vendor Arrival & Set Up
3:00 pm - Couple, Wedding Party & Family Photos
4:30 pm - Guest Arrival
5:00 pm - Ceremony
5:30 pm - Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm - Entrances, First Dance, Welcome
6:45 pm -Dinner
7:30 pm -Toasts
7:45 pm - Cake Cutting & Parent Dances
8:00 pm - Open Dance
10:00 pm - Exit
We are happy to provide valet service to your guests as an add on to your package to remove any questions about parking. Public parking in Hillsborough is FREE to your guests. There are lots of parking options within downtown Hillsborough that can accommodate your guests. On street parking down West King St., on Churton St. and through the intersection on East King St. are some examples. The downtown parking deck is open and available 24/7 and is a short 2 minute walk from our front door. There are also parking options in lots close to the inn, including the lot behind Cup-A-Joe. Please adhere to all town and private parking signage regarding time and location for parking.
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
In order to reserve your date at The Colonial Inn for your wedding or event, we require a non-refundable 50% deposit. The deposit can be paid by phone with a credit or debit card or in person at the inn. This deposit will be non-refundable but events can be moved to any available date for no additional charge.
There are multiple possibilities for where and how your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception can take place! Of course, you are even welcome to have your ceremony off-site (a local church, nearby park, etc.) and simply host your reception at The Colonial Inn. Below are some of our most popular options:
Option 1 - Indoor Ceremony - Outdoor Cocktail Hour - Indoor Reception
In this scenario, dinner tables could be pre-set and lining the walls or hidden behind draping (provided by CE Rental). When your guests transition outside for cocktail hour, your catering team, venue host, and coordination team will move the tables and chairs into place for the reception.
Option 2 - Outdoor Ceremony- Indoor Cocktail Hour- Indoor Reception
Following your outdoor ceremony, guests would be invited inside to enjoy drinks and appetizers. If you are happy for guests to begin taking their seats, no draping is needed.If you would prefer for cocktail hour to be separate from the reception, draping could be rented to divide the hall. If it were to rain and you did not want to move your ceremony inside, a tent could be rented from CE Rental.
Option 3 - Indoor Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception
Don't like the outdoors? No problem! All 125 guests can fit inside for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Following the ceremony, guests would be asked to move to the cocktail hour location (we recommend draping that area so your guests do not watch the flip) and your catering team, venue host and coordination team will move the tables and chairs into place for your reception.
Not at all! The Colonial Inn is only a 30 minute drive from Durham, Chapel Hill, High Point and Greensboro and less than a 1 hour drive from Raleigh and Winston Salem. We are just 5 minutes off of I-40, in the heart of downtown, with ample restaurants and hotels nearby. It is a 40 minute drive from both Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Piedmont-Triad International Airport. There are 15 hotels within a 15 minute drive including Courtyard by Marriot, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn and many more!
Included in your rental is time for both your event and preparation. Packages also include additional add-ons including time in the bridal parlor, photography space/package or a reservation of the Luxury/Honeymoon Suite. Please refer to specific packages for details. Also included is seating at rectangular tables and chairs for up to 75 guests. Vendors, decor, catering, bar, china, glassware, draping, lounges and linens do not come included in our rental fee. Check out our pricing above or inquire at the inn for information on all that is included in our packages.
The Colonial Inn is located just .1 miles away from the very center of historic downtown Hillsborough! In downtown there are spectacular restaurants of all varieties (Italian, pub fare, seafood, Mexican, pizza and upscale), bars, shopping and art galleries. There are historic landmarks free and open to the public minutes away including Ayr Mount, The Burwell School and The Historic Occoneechee Speedway. There is also beautiful and peaceful Riverwalk just down the street. We are happy to tell you anything and everything you might want to explore about our beloved Hillsborough.
Your planner will help you set the perfect schedule for you! Here is a sample to get you started
12:00 pm - Vendor Arrival & Set Up
3:00 pm - Couple, Wedding Party & Family Photos
4:30 pm - Guest Arrival
5:00 pm - Ceremony
5:30 pm - Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm - Entrances, First Dance, Welcome
6:45 pm -Dinner
7:30 pm -Toasts
7:45 pm - Cake Cutting & Parent Dances
8:00 pm - Open Dance
10:00 pm - Exit
We are happy to provide valet service to your guests as an add on to your package to remove any questions about parking. Public parking in Hillsborough is FREE to your guests. There are lots of parking options within downtown Hillsborough that can accommodate your guests. On street parking down West King St., on Churton St. and through the intersection on East King St. are some examples. The downtown parking deck is open and available 24/7 and is a short 2 minute walk from our front door. There are also parking options in lots close to the inn, including the lot behind Cup-A-Joe. Please adhere to all town and private parking signage regarding time and location for parking.