Use these ideas as part of your wedding weekend guest guide. Keep your guests entertained with both on-site and nearby activities in the Triad NC and Southside VA areas.
Oakhaven is made for wedding weekend guest activities
From the time you and your wedding guests enter through the gates of Oakhaven, you’ll experience tranquility, seasonal beauty, and fresh air. You’ll have your pick of accommodations for you, your wedding party, and special guests along with custom amenities and activities. Here are a few wonderful ways to make use of this countryside elegant NC wedding weekend venue.
Experience Oakhaven’s very special accommodations
Oakhaven’s stunningly decorated and fully appointed homes accommodate up to 26 guests – not including an adorable pondside honeymoon cottage. Homes are available for a 3-night stay. Start your wedding weekend on Thursday evening and carry on until your departure brunch on Sunday.
The Tudor-inspired English Manor dates to the 1930s. It’s the largest home, accommodating up to 13. Rental includes the custom outdoor kitchen and fire pit. You are going to want this! Families or a group of friends will like The Bungalow, a modern cottage that sleeps up to 6. And the two-story log Woodrow’s Cabin makes a fun groom’s quarters with room for up to 7.
You’ll find each home reflects its own special character through the interior decor curated by Oakhaven’s Owner Patience Dibrell Ergish.
Oakhaven’s wedding weekend guest guide
Start the celebration on Thursday evening with your family and friends. Make it an evening by the fire pit roasting marshmallows and using the pizza oven in the outdoor kitchen. Do a little star gazing and story swapping.
Friday may include doing some personal decor in the Grand Dutch Ballroom. But there’s still time to get in some relaxation. Oakhaven’s spacious lawns are ideal for cornhole, badminton, or croquet.
Oakhaven’s staff can put together a picnic lunch and take you and your besties in the custom golf cart to the property’s serene pond. There’s even fishing off the dock – gear provided! Your guests can also experience a 3D archery challenge at nearby Costner Reserve.
After your ceremony rehearsal at the Signature Oak, Grand Dutch Barn Patio, or Manor Garden – enjoy a North Carolina farm-to-table dinner and watch the sun set under Oakhaven’s modern, stylish tent. Then spend some time with loved ones toasting by the fire.
More ideas for your Oakhaven wedding weekend
Saturday is the big day! Wake up relaxed and refreshed, knowing you can take your time getting ready. Cherish every moment of your wedding day at Oakhaven. And with 1300 acres, give your guests something special to remember at the end of your reception – a fireworks display! And what better place for an after-party than Oakhaven’s firepit?
Sunday is time to say farewell to family and friends. Enjoy brunch al fresco under the tent or set up something a little more formal in the dining room of the English Manor. The beauty of your Experience Oakhaven wedding weekend is that it’s completely customized to your desires.
Nearby accommodations and great things to do
For out-of-town wedding guests not staying at Oakhaven, the nearest cities are Danville, VA (15-20 minutes) and Greensboro, NC (less than 45 minutes). Piedmont Triad International Airport outside Greensboro is the best bet for guests flying in for the wedding.
Each city has its own personality, dining experiences, and attractions. Here are some area gems for your wedding weekend guest guide.
River City welcomes your wedding guests
Danville, VA is a hidden gem. Historic homes grace Main Street and downtown has new life in its old tobacco warehouses.
Visitor can experience Caesar’s Virginia with a full casino, deluxe hotel, an array of dining options, and signature amenities.
Located in the Sutherlin Mansion, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History tells the story of those who lived there and the town’s history, pre-Civil War to civil rights. It also features a renowned curation of art exhibits in its gallery and a permanent special space devoted to local artists.
The Farmers Market features fresh goodness, local food artisans, and creative crafters. The next-door Danville Science Center is a terrific stop for families, while the nearby Riverwalk Trail is popular for a stroll or bike ride.
Danville, VA dining and accommodations
Links is a warm, welcoming coffee shop in the Warehouse District for breakfast or a quick lunch. Me’s burgers & brews has outside dining, while King Cropp Kitchen serves up southern comfort food with a twist. Crema & Vine is a popular spot for a glass of wine or try one of Danville’s two breweries – Ballad Brewing or Two Witches Winery & Brewing Company. And if your guests want fine dining, suggest Golden Leaf Bistro or the Schoolfield Restaurant.
Out of towners can also enjoy boutique hotels like The Bee and The Holbrook or Air BnB’s The House of Perpetual Boogie – a historic church just off Main Street that accommodates up to eight.
For wedding guests staying in Greensboro
With an up-and-coming food scene, a popular brewery, miles of walking trails, cultural performances, and museums, your guests will be entertained in the Triad.
James Beard Award finalist Machete leads the culinary way in Greensboro fine dining options. Your guests can also enjoy a different take on South Cajun/Creole at downtown’s Blue Denim and experience fusion cuisine at Pangaea Bistro & Bar. They can also savor upscale seafood at 1618 West or take a taste of classic Southern fare at Lucky 32.
Your guests can’t go wrong at local-owned B. Christopher’s steakhouse. And who doesn’t love brunch? Try Undercurrent Restaurant. And guests can always enjoy a craft beverage at Greensboro’s OG Natty Green’s Brewing Company.
Your out-of-town wedding guests can tour the GreenHill Center for NC Art as well as the Weatherspoon Art Museum. They can also explore the Smithsonian Affiliate Greensboro History Museum and the acclaimed International Civil Rights Center & Museum. And if the timing’s right, guests can take in a performance at the Steven Tanger Center or the annual NC Folk Festival.
With a convenient, private location, nearby major airport, and an array of things to do both on location and nearby, Oakhaven is made for wedding weekends. Schedule your tour and consultation and discover the magic when you Experience Oakhaven.
