welcome!
Your wedding is important to us!
The Durham Exchange at ReCity is an industrial event and wedding venue located two minutes from the heart of downtown Durham.
Bring your favorite vendors and plan for whatever theme your heart desires! Our event space is a truly 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!
During your cocktail hour, our on-site managers will flip the tables and chairs, while your coordinator decorates. Cue the music – it’s party time!
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
SUPER RESPONSIVE.
Everything was as it should have been when we walked in the day of the event. There is literally not one thing I would have changed! – LIZ T.
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 ranges from $250 to $450 hourly depending on time of year with a 10-hour minimum.
- 160 white padded folding chairs
- Twenty (20) 60-inch round tables
- Ten (10) 6-foot rectangular tables
- Onsite, remote, and street parking for guests
- Unlimited walkthroughs with loved ones and vendors
- 1-hour ceremony rehearsal 1-2 days prior to your event
- Use of our lobby and porch
- Market lights strung in main venue space
- Setup, breakdown, and (if needed) room flip of our tables & chairs
- Onsite manager for building-related needs
- Caterer's prep kitchenette
- Open vendor policy
- Payment plans
please note...
Renter Responsibilities
In addition to our rental fee, you are responsible for:
Alcohol
If you are having alcohol served, a licensed and insured bartender is required.
Event insurance
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.
PET & SECURITY insurance
You are responsible for a security fee for all weddings with a scheduled end time of 10pm or later.
You are responsible for a pet fee (dogs only allowed) for each individual pet brought into the venue.
extra, extra!
ADD-ONS
You might be interested in:
EXTRA VENUE HOURS
Add additional hours
(for rehearsal dinner, decorating, etc.).
Arch
Add on our customizable arch for just $100!
LINENS
Available for your big day
in black, white, and navy!
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 large windows let in a bountiful of natural light.
Whatever you envision for your wedding will become a reality in our space!
THE DURHAM EXCHANGE at ReCity is
the perfect blend of
intimate and industrial.
bring your best!
VENDOR POLICY
We have an open vendor policy. Customize your wedding experience however you wish!
IN LOVE!
The team with The Durham 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 of our wedding venue today. We can’t wait to meet you!
