From Ceremony to Last Call: A Wedding Day at Robert Hall

by The Robert Hall Team /

From Ceremony to Last Call: A Wedding Day at Robert Hall

At Robert Hall, your wedding doesn’t have to be confined to one room. 

By utilizing all that our venue has to offer, your big day can unfold across several distinct spaces–all under the same roof. Start the day by getting ready inside The Huntley House, exchange vows in The Garden, invite your guests upstairs to Capone’s Bar for cocktail hour, then end the night with dinner, dancing, and a last call in The Vault. 

And because the spaces already have so much character, you do not have to completely transform them to make your wedding feel special. The architecture, furnishings, landscaping, and historic details all become part of the atmosphere. 

For couples looking for a wedding venue that feels a little less traditional, here is what a wedding day at Robert Hall could look like. 

 

Getting Ready at The Huntley House

Start the day inside The Huntley House, Robert Hall’s collection of five boutique Airbnb rooms. 

With vintage-inspired furnishings, family heirlooms, and plenty of character, The Huntley House offers a comfortable place for the wedding party to get ready before the ceremony. It can also provide convenient overnight accommodations for members of the wedding party or out-of-town guests. 

Best of all, there is no need to coordinate transportation between a hotel and the venue. You’re already here. 

“We also have couples who request to eat together in The Huntley House right after the ceremony,” said Christy Cox Spencer, Robert Hall’s Proprietor. “This way they newlyweds can enjoy their meal and a quiet moment before the party begins.”

 

A Garden Ceremony

When it is time to say “I do,” step into The Garden, Robert Hall’s outdoor oasis. 

Surrounded by mature landscaping, The Garden offers a natural setting that feels tucked away from city life while still being right in the heart of Winston-Salem. The 2,100-square-foot space provides plenty of room for a seated wedding ceremony or, if you’re looking for something more intimate, an exchange of vows while gathered around our wishing well may be more suited to your vision. 

The Garden can also accommodate a tent, making it a flexible option for weddings during colder or rainy weather. Whether you’re planning an open-air summer ceremony or looking for a covered outdoor setting, the space can easily adapt to your plans. 

After vows have been exchanged, guests can transition seamlessly into the next part of the celebration–cocktail hour in Capone’s Bar. 

 

Cocktails in Capone’s

Behind a set of 1920s brass doors, Capone’s offers 2,500 square feet of gathering space filled with natural light. The room features a period-inspired tin ceiling, rich navy blue walls, salvaged knotty pine paneling, and an authentic 1920s mahogany bar rumored to have once hosted Al Capone himself. 

There are ample details throughout the room that give guests something to look at (and talk about) while they enjoy a drink and catch up with friends and family. The space easily lends itself to a cocktail hour setting with a little more personality than the typical hotel ballroom or blank event space–espeically with our friends with Thirsty Buffalo behind the bar. 

“Behind the scenes, our team will use the cocktail hour to ‘flip’ the ceremony space,” said Christy. “Your guests can grab a drink, enjoy light bites, and settle into the next part of the evening while the reception is seamlessly prepared downstairs.” 

 

Dinner, Dancing, and the Afterparty in The Vault

The final chapter of the evening takes place in The Vault, a 2,500-square-foot industrial event space on Robert Hall’s first floor. Original brick columns, gray block walls, and an exposed sawmill plank wood truss ceiling gives the room plenty of unique character, while its open layout allows you to shape the reception around your plans. 

For a more formal celebration, The Vault can accommodate seated dinner tables. If you are envisioning something more relaxed, the room can open up for standing guests, a full band or DJ, and plenty of space for a dance floor. The Vault also connects to a fully equipped commissary kitchen, giving your catering team a dedicated area to prepare and serve dinner.  

with original brick columns, gray block walls, and an exposed sawmill plank wood truss ceiling. Its open layout provides room for a seated dinner, dance floor, and everything in between. 

A dedicated commissary kitchen connects to the space, giving your catering team room to work while keeping the focus on the celebration, and a secondary bar can be added so guests can grab another drink without heading upstairs. 

With direct access to The Garden, the transition outside for the final send-off when the night comes to a close. Whether you’re gathering for a final toast, making your grand exit under an arch of sparklers, or taking a moment to pose for a photo under our iconic neon sign, the celebration can end where it began. 

 

From Ceremony to Last Call

Of course, this is only one way to spend your wedding day at Robert Hall. 

We have seen couples exchange vows in Capone’s Bar, celebrate their receptions in The Garden, and dream up combinations that make the most of all three spaces. We also offer couples the opportunity to to rent our three venue spaces individually if à la carte is more your style. 

However you choose to bring it all together, Robert Hall gives you the freedom to make the day your own–from the first toast to the final goodbye.

 

Feature image captured by Destiny Smith.