Slate & Cypress is an all-inclusive destination wedding venue on the Carolina coast, nestled in picturesque Calabash, North Carolina, between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. Just a short drive from the beach, your celebration unfolds in a boutique coastal garden inspired by Tuscany’s distinguished Mediterranean landscape. Exchange vows in the Gardens, toast on the Bar and Bistro Patio, and dance the night away in the grand Venue Hall. From the Estate Cottage, where your wedding party can relax and get ready on the property, to expert wedding planning, custom menus from Executive Chef Joe Caldropoli and professional DJ entertainment, our team of guest services professionals will handle every detail. The result is a stress-free destination celebration that feels like a getaway for everyone you love.
“We are dedicated to building relationships and providing an unforgettable experience.”
Dine, dance & laugh the night away with up to 180 guests in our elegant winery-inspired ballroom.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our gardens. Enjoy our one-of-a-kind outdoor Bar & Bistro Patio.
Get ready in comfort and keep your closest people close, with on-site lodging for up to 12 guests.
For generations, families have spent their summers visiting the beaches along the shoreline from Wilmington to Myrtle Beach. When you choose a destination wedding venue here, your guests aren’t traveling somewhere unfamiliar; many of them are coming back to a place they already love. Slate & Cypress sits in Calabash, a picturesque fishing village known for its Calabash-style seafood, on more than five acres of private coastal estate surrounded by beaches, golf courses, restaurants and shopping.
That makes it easy to turn your celebration into a destination experience. Guests can spend the morning on the sand at Sunset Beach or Ocean Isle Beach, play a round at one of the many nearby golf courses, or explore the Riverwalk and historic district in downtown Wilmington. Those looking for even more entertainment can head south to the boardwalk and shops of Myrtle Beach.
As a coastal wedding venue, we pair a relaxed beach-town setting with the polish of a luxury estate: manicured gardens, a lighted Topiary Tree Orchard with a large fountain, courtyard gardens with smokeless fire tables, and a climate-controlled Venue Hall for the days when the coastal weather has other plans. It is a destination wedding venue designed so your guests can settle in and enjoy themselves from the moment they arrive.
Most guests fly into Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) or Wilmington International Airport (ILM), the two nearest airports, and both are an easy drive from the Estate. Guests driving in will find us a short drive from US-17, close to the North Carolina and South Carolina state line.
Lodging is a big part of what makes a destination wedding venue work, and being on the coast gives your guests plenty of good choices. Your closest people can stay right on the property in the Estate Cottage, a private 3,500-square-foot, four-bedroom residence with its own swimming pool that sleeps up to 12 adults. Our guide to choosing a wedding venue with lodging walks through how couples plan a stay on the Estate. There are a multitude of area accommodations to choose from, including beach houses, vacation rentals, golf resorts, hotels and small inns in Calabash, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and the surrounding coast.
Our team also offers travel, lodging and transportation assistance, drawing on years of relationships in the local hospitality industry, so your guests have help planning their trip. Whether guests are driving down from Wilmington or flying in from out of state, they get the same hands-on support. For more ideas on where to stay and what to do, visit our Destination page.
Indulge in a destination celebration with our all-inclusive wedding packages, where every moment is graced by white-glove service, creating a wedding experience fit to match your biggest dreams. Choose the Single Day Package for a celebration centered on one unforgettable day, or the Weekend Stay Package to extend your time on the Estate with lodging in the Estate Cottage.
At many venues, couples spend months lining up a caterer, a DJ, a wedding planner, rentals and a decorator, then hope it all comes together on the day. At Slate & Cypress, it already has. Our all-inclusive wedding packages bring everything under one team:
The Weekend Stay Package adds a Thursday-to-Sunday stay in the Estate Cottage, rehearsal dinner coordination and travel assistance. It is offered to just 30 couples a year, so it is worth asking about early. Either way, you get one dedicated team at a destination wedding venue built to handle every detail.
Executive Chef Joe Caldropoli custom designs your food and beverage menu for your celebration.
Your guests get a vacation along with your wedding. The coast around Calabash has beaches, golf, fresh seafood and plenty of places to stay, and many families already know it well. That makes the trip an easy yes for the people you love, and a destination wedding venue with everything on site keeps the planning simple for you.
Up to 180 seated guests in the Venue Hall. As a coastal wedding venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces, the gardens, courtyards and Bar and Bistro Patio give you room to spread out for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Smaller celebrations and micro-weddings are welcome, too.
Every coastal wedding venue needs a weather plan. Your ceremony and reception can be held outdoors in the gardens, courtyards or Topiary Tree Orchard. If the weather turns, our staff will do a full room flip of the climate-controlled Venue Hall so it’s ready as an indoor backup and the celebration keeps going.
Yes. The Estate Cottage sleeps up to 12 adults and comes with the Weekend Stay Package, one of our all-inclusive wedding packages. Your closest people can get ready, relax and celebrate without ever leaving our destination wedding venue.
Beach houses, vacation rentals, hotels and inns are close to our destination wedding venue in Calabash, Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Our team offers travel and lodging assistance, and our Destination page lists local favorites.
Yes. We would love to show you the Venue Hall, gardens and Bar and Bistro Patio in person. Contact our team to schedule a pre-tour phone call so that we can personally answer all of your questions and learn more about your vision for your celebration at our destination wedding venue.
Slate & Cypress weaves a tapestry of intimacy on the Carolina coast, turning your wedding into a getaway where every guest crafts cherished, one-of-a-kind memories. Reach out to our team to check your date and start planning your celebration at our destination wedding venue.
