Sunday and Weekday Weddings in Eastern NC: Same Estate, Smaller Price
Everyone shops for a Saturday in October. That is why Saturdays cost the most. But here is a little secret from Josh and Meika: the estate does not change on a Sunday. The gardens are just as green. The Magnolia Pavilion glows the same at sunset. The only thing that changes is the price.
The Sunday wedding: same estate, smaller price
Our micro all-inclusive package is $5,500 for up to 30 guests, and it runs on Sundays (or last-minute off-peak Saturdays when one opens up). All-inclusive means what it says. Tables, chairs, setup, and the whole private estate in Stantonsburg, North Carolina, about 55 minutes east of Raleigh. You are not renting a room. You are getting the oldest Federal-style home in Wilson County, five ceremony sites, the pool, the fire pits, and a heated and cooled pavilion.
Sunday weddings have a rhythm we love. The morning is slow. The ceremony sits in that soft afternoon light photographers chase (check your exact sunset time with our Golden Hour Calculator). Dinner runs long. Nobody is rushing to beat another couple's Saturday booking, because there is no other couple. The whole estate is yours.
The weekday wedding: $2,500
Yes, really. Our weekday package is $2,500 for any weekday. It is the same property that hosts our full weekend wedding package. If your guest list is small, your budget is real, or you simply want a beautiful day without a year of planning, a Tuesday at Scarborough House beats a Saturday almost anywhere else in eastern North Carolina.
Weekday weddings are perfect for:
- Couples who want to put the savings toward a house or a honeymoon
- Elopements and small family ceremonies
- Vow renewals and anniversary celebrations
- Military couples near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base working around deployment dates
What "all-inclusive" saves you
Most venues hand you an empty field and a vendor list. Then the rentals start: chairs, tables, tent, restrooms, lighting. It adds up fast. At Scarborough House the estate comes ready. Ceremony sites are built. The pavilion has chandeliers, ceiling fans, and a real dance floor. And there is no exclusive vendor list, so your favorite local caterer or photographer from Wilson, Greenville, or Raleigh is welcome.
Planning tools are free too. Try the Food and Drink Calculator to budget your menu, and the Ceremony Seating Planner to lay out your chairs before you ever arrive.
Which day is right for you?
Simple guide. If you want the full wedding weekend experience with your people staying in all 13 bedrooms from Friday to Sunday, book the weekend package. If your list is 30 or under and you want all-inclusive ease, a Sunday is your best value. If you want the most wedding for the least money, pick a weekday.
Sundays and weekdays book faster than people think, especially in spring and fall. Come see the estate in person. Walk the grounds, stand where the ceremony happens, and picture your day. The tour is free and it usually settles the question on the spot.