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Merrell Estate & Gardens

Merrell Estate & Gardens

Salter Path, NC
5.0 out of 5 rating, 56 Reviews
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    Lynn S. Sent on 12/03/2023
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    Five Star Venue

    This venue is gorgeous and the staff is very professional and organized. Our event was flawless. Many thanks!!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    That you so much for sharing! We loved helping your family celebrate and getting to work with such a great group. We appreciate your kind feedback, thank you!
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    Ashlyn R. Sent on 11/01/2023
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    Such a Magical Day

    The staff at Merrell Estate and Gardens made our wedding day so seamless and made us feel like the most special couple in the world. This venue is so versatile and BEAUTIFUL no matter which space you choose to do your ceremony and reception. They truly are professionals and know exactly how to run the show. We were so blessed with the best people to make our day the BEST day. They will help make your wedding dreams come true! We would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone who is looking for an amazing team to help them every step of the way during their wedding planning journey.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, Ashlyn! We loved getting to know you and Marshall and help you and your families celebrate. What a BEAUTIFUL event and special day. We truly appreciate your kind feedback! Wishing you all our best!
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    Kara M. Sent on 09/24/2023
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    Words Don't Do it Justice!

    From the moment we saw Merrell Estate & Gardens in person we knew this was where we were going to get married! Words cannot express how absolutely perfect everything was for our wedding, but I will try my best to do so! Liza and Clarke have perfectly curated a venue and atmosphere that isn't solely "well brides on their big day", "most brides do etc", "for the bride on your big day we blah blah blah", instead it is all about the couple, as an equal partnership, and creating the perfect day for both husband and wife! They have an amazing layout for ALL of the wedding party and parents to get ready and spend time together in an accessible location right where the festivities begin! We had so much room to get ready, do first looks, hangout, and enjoy our perfect day! They have backup options for if weather doesn't work out, they walk you through the entire process and are beyond patient! It also helps so much that they include so much; from areas to get ready, to ceremony placement, to reception availability, including the bar and catering and cake! Practically a one stop shop! I'm not sure what we've gotten more compliments on for the wedding between the gorgeous venue, amazing menu, and beautiful and delicious cake! Everything was simply phenomenal!! You can go as extravagant as you want to with the decorations, but because the venue is so breathtaking we chose to go simple and let it shine! 1000/10 would ALWAYS recommend!!!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, Kara! You and Kyle were such a pleasure to get to know and work with - such a wonderful celebration of your love. We were honored to be a part of it! We appreciate your kind feedback, wishing you both only the very best!
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    Mike C. Sent on 07/11/2023
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    My dream wedding!!!!

    I can't say enough good things about the Merrell Estate. From the beginning, Liza was so helpful with everything we wanted and made our wedding dreams come true! If you want a beach wedding vibe but don't want it on the sand, this place is perfect! The covered back patio was the perfect place for the reception! Having the food cooked on-site was amazing and I felt it was so fresh! Every guest told us or my parents that this was the best wedding they have ever been to and that's mostly thanks to this beautiful venue, Liza, and her team!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much Rose and Mike! We loved helping you celebrate and it was such a beautiful wedding. We are grateful for your kind feedback and loved the gorgeous photos! Best wishes and thank you again for sharing!
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    Miranda K. Sent on 05/10/2023
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    1000/10! Great Venue, Staff, & Location

    My Husband and I had the best experience at Merrell Estates! From the planning to the execution of our big day everything was smooth. The staff were some of the nicest people ever! They were so accommodating on everything we wanted for our big day and more!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, we loved helping you and Kyle celebrate and getting to know you both. It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day. What a beautiful day it was! We wish you both all the best! Thank you again for sharing your kind feedback.
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    Cassandra B. Sent on 05/05/2023
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    Professional and beautiful

    The venue itself is beautiful and very versatile. The staff and ownership is professional and accommodating. They ask what you want the space to look like and offer suggestions but will make your vision come true.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much for sharing - it was a pleasure to help your family and friends celebrate! All our best!
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    Josie G. Sent on 04/23/2023
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    April 2023 Wedding

    I cannot say enough positive things about Liza and Clarke! They have been amazing throughout the entire planning process and made everything so easy. The venue is gorgeous, they are super flexible, and have been wonderful to work with. Also, the food they catered was AMAZING. I 10/10 recommend Merrell Estate & Gardens!!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much - we absolutely loved getting to know you and your sweet family! What a fun celebration and a beautiful evening, thank you for letting us be a part of it. We wish you all the very best!
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    Mary K. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    Perfect in EVERY way! The best venue that truly does it all!

    Wow! I could write a whole book on how spectacular Merrell Estate is. From the moment I submitted an inquiry, they made me feel so special. The whole planning process was a breeze thanks to Liza, she is truly one of the best in the business. Brides, you will have so many spots for pictures and you will have guests raving about your food even a year after your wedding! The staff was beyond amazing, always checking in on my husband and I during the reception making sure we had drinks and food at all times! The charm of the estate will captivate you from the moment you tour, but it’s the staff and Liza who make your day truly magical. I couldn’t recommend this place more, brides, it is the PERFECT venue!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thanks so much for sharing - we loved helping you and your family celebrate and your vision for such a special day with so many thoughtful design details was amazing! Thank you for your kind words!
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    Mary K. Sent on 12/28/2022
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    The most amazing venue, words cannot describe!

    Merrell Estate went above and beyond for us on our wedding day. From making our dream ceremony and reception come to life, to the amazing food and staff, you simply cannot beat it. My husband and I were taken care of all night with food, drinks, dessert, you name it! We still get compliments on how amazing the food was, they truly outdid themselves with everything. I would choose them over and over again for our special day, the best decision we ever made was to get married there!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much! We loved working with your sweet family to create a magical winter wonderland! What a special celebration it was. Thank you for your kind feedback and letting us be a part of your beautiful day - all our best wishes!
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    Dr. B. Sent on 03/23/2021
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    Merrell Estate and Gardens

    We're from out of state and didn't know anyone. I found this venue on line near the location we needed. I called and instantly connected with the owners who offered so much advice and help. They already had wonderful reviews. We booked with them but it didn't stop there. Lize, the owner, offered me a vendor list if I wanted it. I was so thankful she offered it. We were able to book everyone we needed. Her staff was so professional the day of the wedding and accommodating. They helped us through the wedding day with ease. I'm so thankful we booked with Merrell. It was the best decision we have made!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so glad you were happy with your choice. It was our pleasure to help you and your sweet family celebrate such a special day! We wish you all the very best. Thank you again for sharing!
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    Mitzie B. Sent on 11/02/2022
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    Absolutely wonderful!

    Merrill Estate & Gardens was the chosen venue and caterer for our daughter’s wedding. So glad we chose them. The venue has plenty of room for both the ladies and the gentlemen to get ready and hang out all day. We started early with the girls for hair and makeup and the guys came in around noon. The venue provided lunch and it was excellent!

    It was so nice that we could stay at one location for the entire day and for both the ceremony and reception. The venue also provided food and drinks for the cocktail hour and dinner! All were excellent. I had several guests say this was the best food at a wedding that they had ever had. They have a very nice selection on their menu to choose from. They also helped us choose a signature cocktail.

    The venue has many locations for photos and has options for ceremony location. My daughter was obsessed with the palm trees in the garden so we held everything outside. It was an absolutely beautiful setting for the ceremony and the couple went briefly to the sound side for sunset photos.

    Dinner and dancing under the portico was perfect. Our guests were thrilled and amazed by the venue!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much for sharing! We loved helping your family celebrate and these photos are so beautiful! What a fun night it was. We had a great time working with you and wish Sydney and Lucas all the best! Thank you again!
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    Kendall R. Sent on 10/13/2022
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    Amazing venue

    We had the wedding of our dreams here! It was beautiful when we toured it, but seeing it with all of our design and decor on the day of the wedding was such a dream. There's a few options to choose from in terms of layout (inside or outside, where tables are placed, which direction the ceremony faces) which I really liked, and there's a quick pivot option in case of bad weather. Our weather was phenomenal in October, but it felt good to always have a back up plan. It was really helpful that Liza sent us a preferred vendor list and we chose a wedding planner from there, which was great because the planner had worked with Merrell Estate and knew the layout and communicated incredibly well. I really can't say enough great things! Worth the money.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you Kendall! We loved helping you and Mike celebrate and you sure did have an awesome party and such a gorgeous day! Congratulations, thank you for your kind feedback. All our best!
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    Sarah D. Sent on 09/25/2022
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    Beautiful Venue

    Our wedding was an absolute dream at this coastal venue with fantastic staff

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thanks so much for sharing your wedding celebration with us! It was a beautiful day! We wish you both the very best!
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    Amanda S. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Gorgeous Beach Venue with Amazing Hospitality!

    This was a dream venue! The entire team was so sweet and incredible to work with. Liza was so attentive and responsive to every email and made the planning process so easy and stress free. We met Clarke for our menu tasting and his chef skills are exceptional. Our guests were very pleased with the food and service! The in-house pastry chef, Kira, made the most delicious wedding cake and was happy to customize our wants. Liza made sure I was catered to the entire day, bringing us plates of appetizers and drinks to a private room so that we could have a moment to ourselves right after the ceremony. They escorted us across the street to take photos on the beach for sunset hour. I can not tell you how nice it was to have a venue with a catering team all inclusive. They made us feel so special and it took away an enormous amount of stress.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, Amanda! We loved helping you celebrate and truly appreciate your kind feedback! It was a beautiful day and we are so glad to hear you enjoyed it! It was our pleasure to be a part of it. Thank you again! All our best wishes!
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    Taylor V. Sent on 05/25/2022
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    Beautiful, professional, everything we dreamed of!

    Merrell Estate is breathtakingly beautiful. Clark and Liza were extremely accommodating and helpful. We wish we could relive our wedding day over and over again! Would recommend this venue to anyone considering a beach wedding!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much - we enjoyed working with you and wish you guys only the very best. Appreciate your kind feedback!
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    Laine M. Sent on 10/26/2021
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    Exceptional Coastal Venue!

    When we were searching for a wedding venue we knew instantly that Merrell Estate and Gardens was it as soon as we stepped on the property. With the coastal breezy air surrounding, beautiful landscape, and sprawling property it had everything we were looking for. The Merrell family was incredibly prompt in all of our communications and made the entire process so easy. We chose their luxury all inclusive package and that is exactly what it was. They worked with us to bring our vision for our wedding to life and the end result was more than we could have every imagined! The food was phenomenal and fresh and we were able to taste everything well in advance and choose from multiple delicious options. Every request we made was so easily accommodated! The luxury bride and grooms suites were clean and spacious which was so comfortable for our large bridal party. The bridal party had tons of room and comfy places to sit as well as individual hair and makeup stations which was a dream for our hair/makeup team. The team at Merrell Estate and Gardens was so lovely to work with and all of our guests complimented their service and kindness. The entire night was perfect and it really is thanks to their team! We cannot recommend this venue enough and the owners are not only incredibly easy to work with, they are genuinely just lovely people. This venue will forever hold such a special place in our hearts!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, Laine! We had a great time helping you and Corey celebrate - your vision for the event was so special and turned out to be unique and beautiful. We loved getting to know you both and were honored to be a part of your celebration. Thank you for your kind feedback and we wish you both only the very best!
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    Dana H. Sent on 09/29/2021
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    Absolutely Perfect

    I had my Wedding and Reception at Merrell Estate and Gardens on September 25th, 2021, and I honestly can't say enough great things about the venue and the owners. Liza is not only the most responsive vendor I had out of the whole wedding experience, but she is probably to most responsive person I have ever met. It didn't matter how many questions I had, or what time I sent them, she would usually get back to me in the same day or at the latest the next day. Liza and her husband Clarke were also there for the entirety of my wedding, constantly asking my husband and I how we were doing and if we needed anything. The food was wonderful! The drinks were wonderful! The staff was wonderful! Everything is so well priced for what you get! I could keep going on and on but bottom line is I can't recommend this venue enough.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, Dana! You and your family were so sweet and we truly enjoyed helping you celebrate. All of your special touches made it a gorgeous day. Your feedback means even more considering that you work in the event industry - we truly appreciate your kind words. We wish you both only the very best for many, many years to come! Thank you again!
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    Justin D. Sent on 09/12/2021
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    Unbelievable Venue & Great Team

    Our wedding was unreal. It was better than we could have ever imaged. Working with Liza and her wonderful team was a pleasure. Liza worked with us planning the wedding up until the day of and then they did seemingly a million little things to make sure we had a perfect night. Professional, thoughtful, kind, creative and easy to work with.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, Justin! We truly enjoyed getting to know you and Bonnie and be a part of your special celebration. You were both lovely and we wish you only the very best for many years to come. Thank you for your very kind feedback!
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    Bailee T. Sent on 11/12/2021
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    An amazing venue for your special day!

    Merrell Estates is hands down the best venue in Carteret County! The estate is beautiful and is equipped for everything you will need. The owner was supportive throughout the entire process and so easy to work with. The venue, food and staff are all outstanding. Our day could not have been more perfect!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much - you guys were a great group and we loved being able to help you celebrate! Thank you for your kind feedback.
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    S Russell Sent on 08/11/2021
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    Excellent Venue

    The Staff was professional and did exactly what they said they would do. As a parent, I was nervous about all of the details coming together, but it went off so smoothly and everyone was so happy. The dinner menu and the specialty cupcakes were fantastic. The venue is absolutely beautiful and our event will always be remembered as the most perfect day!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thanks so much for your kind feedback - we enjoyed helping your family celebrate at their rehearsal dinner!
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    Dp Sent on 09/23/2021
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    Rehearsal Dinner

    Our son’s rehearsal dinner at Merrell Estate and Gardens was wonderful. We had appetizers, cocktails and dinner under the portico and then took the celebration to the beautiful garden for cornhole and giant jenga highlighted by fire pit and maker lighting. The staff was friendly and professional. The food was amazing!!!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you Ms. Debbie! We hope to see you guys next time you visit the area - we were honored to be able to help you and your family celebrate that weekend. Thank you for your kind feedback!
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    Madi M. Sent on 07/19/2021
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    The most magical day ever!!

    Liza and Clarke made our day MAGICAL. It was so much more than we ever imagined. We appreciated the thoughtful details Liza curated- especially our private dinner. We opted to stay in the Estate the night of which was so fun and special to have it to ourselves after the best day of our lives. She boxed food for us to enjoy and left us a bottle of champagne as well. Our food and beverage service and choices were top notch. We received so many compliments on the quality of the food and beauty of the venue. Liza acted as another coordinator on the day of and she always had just what we needed so we could enjoy our day, worry-free. Highly recommend the Estate to anyone looking for a coastal NC wedding.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you Madi! You and David's wedding was AMAZINGLY gorgeous with so many special touches. We wish you both only the very best and appreciate your very kind and thoughtful feedback.
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    Allison B. Sent on 04/27/2021
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    Absolutely stunning venue and exceptional staff!

    The owners were both present during the event working with their staff to make sure that everything ran smoothly. And it did!
    The food was delicious, the cake and cupcakes were exactly what I wanted and the best icing I’ve ever tasted. All of the staff members were very accommodating and polite. Peter was my escort to the aisle and also the beach for photos, he was funny, polite, outgoing and helpful with getting me where the best photos could be taken. Liza was on site all day helping with set up and breakdown. She was so accommodating and made it truly a very special day. Clarke’s kitchen staff really pulled together everything I wanted and more! It was every dream I’ve had come true!

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Allison. We will certainly share this with our team. We appreciate you taking time to share! We are so glad you enjoyed your day and wish you and Pete only the very best! Thanks again!
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    Susan S. Sent on 05/28/2019
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    Catering experience

    The staff is great to work with, very reliable and professional. Liza and Clarke have catered 3 parties and all turned out wonderful. The food was great, along with their staffing and commitment to providing great service and quality. Highly recommend.

    Merrell Estate & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much, Susan! You are always a pleasure to work with and all the events we have done have been so much fun! We appreciate your support!
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