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Copper Ridge on the Neuse

4.8 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in New Bern, North Carolina

Weddings Elopements

Riverfront venue featuring a rustic modern building, an outdoor porch, and catering.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 300 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 150–150-guest events in reviews
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 252-636-3663
  • Website copperridgeontheneuse.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Copper Ridge on the Neuse in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside 11 mentions

“We didn’t get the waterfront ceremony we had planned due to a Nor’easter but even the rain plan was amazing and the venue was perfect!”

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🌸 Gardens & Grounds 4 mentions

“Beautiful property with natural landscaping, which features a variety of cedars and other trees (other than the ever present tall pine).”

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Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“Thankfully my daughter still managed to get married outside.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Copper Ridge on the Neuse — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

Outdoor Ceremony Site 2 mentions

“Thankfully my daughter still managed to get married outside.”

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🔥 Fire Pit 2 mentions

“There are fire pits for cool evenings.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake

“We didn’t get the waterfront ceremony we had planned due to a Nor’easter but even the rain plan was amazing and the venue was perfect!”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 133 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 17 mentions

“Beautiful property with natural landscaping, which features a variety of cedars and other trees (other than the ever present tall pine).”

🌧️ rain-plan ready 3 mentions

“We didn’t get the waterfront ceremony we had planned due to a Nor’easter but even the rain plan was amazing and the venue was perfect!”

🧹 spotless & well-kept 3 mentions

“The bathrooms were very clean and fully stocked.”

From the reviews

What an incredible venue! Absolutely stunning location on the Neuse River, with a house to stay in, as well as the event venue. We couldn't have chosen a better venue, thank you so much for putting up with our large, crazy family this weekend! We had such a fabulous time!

★★★★★ — Christina, Sep 2021

This is a great venue, especially as we did, you catch the weather right, the scene is amazing. The venue is clean and inviting. The outdoor porch area is shielded with plexus glass blocking wind issues. Outdoor fire pit. Overall, a great venue... Thanks to the staff!

★★★★★ — James, Jan 2022

We had our daughter’s wedding here. I am a “reviews person,” from the hotels I stay in, where I eat, shop etc, so that was the first thing I read before I toured here. The venue is beautiful and you get a lot of extras that would normally cost you a lot.

★★★★☆ — Aquisha, Jul 2025

Wow! We had the most amazing, personal, and professional experience with Copper Ridge On The Neuse. We had to plan a wedding in just 2 months and went with Copper even before touring. From the initial phone call with Kris, I knew I would be in great hands.

★★★★★ — Tanya, Apr 2025

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Getting married at Copper Ridge on the Neuse

Copper Ridge on the Neuse comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Copper Ridge on the Neuse

2706 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern, NC28560

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