MacGregor Downs Country Club

Through the generosity of a classmate, my high school class held our 50th class reunion at MacGregor Downs last weekend.. The venue was amazing. The main hall was filled with joy and laughter. The tent where dinner was served opened up with stunning views of the golf course and lake. The services, from the cocktail hour, delicious buffet dinner and service staff were all impeccable. Our every need was met with a smile. The center stage was perfect for The Chairmen of the Board that entertained us. Some of our group enjoyed the Sunday brunch the following morning. You made our once in a lifetime event so special. Carol B.

We had our wedding at Macgregor downs. It was wonderful. Highly recommend.

The Lakeside room at MacGregor Downs Country Club could not have been more lovely for our Bridal Brunch. The staff there were all exceptional to work with and saw that our event was everything we wanted it to be and more! The food was absolutely scrumptious, so well presented and the perfect menu for a brunch. Everyone raved about the selections! Our guests could not have been happier and the bride was truly grateful for such a memorable celebration!

This was my first wedding at MacGregor Downs County Club and it was such a great time! I think the photos turned out great. Even though it was a rainy, cold day, there was still enough space and lighting to get some gorgeous photos. All the vendors were well taken care of and fed dinner! Overall, such an amazing place to get married.

I want to start off by saying if you don’t get married at MacGregor Downs, you're making a mistake. Hear me out. I don't even know if I can adequately put into words how blown away I was by the way they seamlessly helped plan and pull off my wedding day, but I will try my best. I think one of the most surprising things to me was that, even though I was told I would have a day-of coordinator, I had no idea what a vital part Victoria would play in the entire wedding planning process. She helped me nail down every detail during the 10 months leading up to my wedding. Seriously, no matter what wild idea I threw out there she was immediately on it and executing it flawlessly. She even researched and had a customized tee flag made with our initials embroidered on it. She helped me draw out a completely customized ceremony and reception layout and guided me through every detail of the decision process – from the linens to the ceremony arch to where each chair and table was placed. The day of the wedding, she took care of every single item I brought with me (table numbers and decorations, guest book, welcome sign, cake topper) and made sure I was relaxed and taken care of all day. She even coordinated with the other vendors (DJ, florist, photographer, cake) to make sure everything ran smoothly. The ceremony was originally supposed to be outside, but because of rain it had to be moved indoors. Victoria and her team created the most beautiful, intimate indoor ceremony I have ever seen and honestly made that even more perfect than the outdoor ceremony I had always imagined. When it came time to take the pictures after the ceremony, Victoria tracked down a cart (the normal golf carts had been put away due to the weather) and drove us IN THE RAIN to the bridge we desperately wanted a photo taken at. My wedding truly could not have been less stressful or more beautiful – and it was all thanks to Victoria and the rest of the team. She and Nicole worked from 8 am till (at least) midnight (probably much later) to make my day flawless and there are really no words that come close to thanking them enough for that. The two of them were professional and courteous and worked tirelessly through the whole day and night. Other thoughts on the day: • The food was incredible. My guests went back to the stations multiple times and raved about how delicious it was. Two months later, I am still hearing about the meal served at my wedding! • Every member of the auxiliary staff (servers, bartenders, etc.) was pleasant and beyond helpful. The event was appropriately staffed and no one had to wait long for food, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, etc. • Parking – adequate parking for guests, lot right next to building; many venues I visited downtown would require guests to park in decks or blocks away and walk. Having a lot adjacent to the venue, and a driveway where some guests can be driven right to the door, was extremely convenient. • Privacy – while MacGregor is a golf club, you still feel like the entire place belongs to you that day. Even with people playing the course, the areas designated for the wedding are set aside for you and your guests and you don’t even notice if there is any other activity going on. • Backdrop for pictures – this one is pretty self-explanatory but your pictures will be incredible. You have access to take pictures on the course (there are two bridges that make for excellent pictures), on the patio (lake/course backdrop), inside the building (lots of windows which help with pictures), around the corner of the club building with the blooming trees and shrubbery, we had pictures taken all over the place. I could honestly go on all day about all the details that made the day perfect, and I will sing Victoria, Nicole, Marielys (GM), and MacGregor Downs’ praises forever. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect wedding day and wedding, and I have a wonderful team of MacGregor ladies to thank for that. *Photographs by Stephanie in Raleigh, NC*