welcome!
Your wedding is important to us!
The Exchange is an industrial wedding and event venue located two minutes from the heart of downtown Durham.
Bring your favorite vendors and plan for whatever theme your heart desires! Our historic red brick beauty of a building is a true blank canvas ready for your transformation.
on your big day . . .
YOUR WEDDING DAY
The day of your wedding has arrived! Our staff will have our tables and chairs in place, so your vendors can go ahead and set up!
PARTY!
Enter your reception with the tables and chairs flipped by our staff so everything is ready for you to celebrate. Cue the music – it’s party time!
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
SUPER RESPONSIVE.
Perfection.
The staff were extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for the bride to be! – RACHELLE D.
Wedding Rates
Our pricing is based on an hourly rate of $350 and include the following:
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Three different event duration options
(5 hours, 7 hours, or 10 hours) - 80 white padded folding chairs
- Ten (10) 60-inch round tables
- Eight (8) 6-foot rectangular tables
- Onsite, remote, and street parking for guests
- Use of our new audio system and projector
- 1-hour ceremony rehearsal 1-2 days prior to your event ($250 value)
- Two wedding party suites
- Use of our lobby and porch
- 1 hour bridal portrait or engagement session ($250 value)
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Market lights strung in main venue space
($800 value)
- Setup, breakdown, and (if needed) room flip of our tables & chairs
- Onsite manager for building-related needs
- Caterer's prep kitchenette
- Unlimited walkthroughs with loved ones and vendors
- Open vendor policy
- Payment plans
please note...
Renter Responsibilities
In addition to our rental fee, you are responsible for:
Alcohol
If you choose to serve alcohol, you are responsible for hiring a licensed and insured bartender.
Event insurance
For every event, you are responsible for purchasing event insurance for the day of your wedding.
Day-of coordinator
We require that you have a day-of wedding coordinator – see our FAQs.
extra, extra!
ADD-ONS
You might be interested in:
EXTRA VENUE HOURS
$250-$350 for additional hours (for rehearsal dinner, decorating, etc.)
UPLIGHTING
$250 for 8 lights or $300 for 10 lights
CHALKBOARD DESIGN
by See Why Designs, starting at $60
dream, dream, dream...
CUSTOMIZE OUR SPACE
With textured white brick walls as the backdrop for your decor, our venue is a true blank slate. Our floor-to-ceiling windows let in bountiful natural light, and their flowy white curtains add an ephemeral touch. Our new double barn doors allow you to make a dramatic entrance.
Whatever you’re envisioning can become a reality in our space!
THE EXCHANGE is the perfect blend of intimate and industrial.
See how others have transformed and personalized our venue!
bring your best!
VENDOR POLICY
We have an open vendor policy. Customize your wedding experience however you wish!
IN LOVE!
The team with The Exchange did everything to help ease my stress and make decision-making as easy as possible. I am so grateful for them. – AMANDA
A HIDDEN GEM!
The venue was amazing and we are STILL getting compliments on such an awesome event! Thanks so much! – MARKEEDA
TOP NOTCH.
The team was nothing short of amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process. They were quick to respond with an answer and suggestions. – LILLIAN
Ready to plan your wedding?
Click the link below to schedule a tour. We can’t wait to meet you!
