Services

Use of The Dupree House space is only limited by your imagination.

We can host a multitude of events:

• Parties – Birthday, Holiday, Retirement
• Reunions – Family, High School, Sorority, Fraternity
• Sales Seminars
• Corporate Retreats
• Weddings
• Baby Showers
• Bridal Showers
• Meetings
• The list goes On and On

Day of Wedding Coordinator

Available for Weddings Only
$750++

Prior to event

• Two – face to face meetings, coordinate and compile a timeline of vendor arrival and pick up times, event/wedding day itinerary

Rehearsal

• If applicable: DOC will attend previously scheduled ceremony rehearsal to go over timelines and practice ceremony timing. Ceremony must be at The Dupree House for Day-of Wedding Coordinator to participate.

Day of event

• Open and disarm security system in building
• Greet vendors and direct as necessary
• Direct set up for floor plan
• Placement of seating cards, menu cards, favors, etc
• Manage vendor and décor set up at Ceremony (if applicable)/Reception/Event
• If applicable: organize and distribute all personal flowers to wedding party, family members and special guests
• If applicable: facilitate the wedding ceremony. Ceremony must be at The Dupree House for Day-of Wedding Coordinator to participate
• If applicable: properly line processional & cue music
• If applicable: prepare a plate of hors d’oeuvres and a beverage for the wedding couple after their photos
• If applicable: Facilitate and manage site transition from ceremony to reception
• If applicable: Once Wedding Party has returned from photos, prepare WP for introductions and coordinate timing with DJ or Band
• Deliver to DJ or Emcee with list of names in proper order and phonetic spelling, that is created by Wedding Couple, for introductions
• Facilitate all aspects of Event Timeline through Bridal Send off
• Provide Wedding Couple with desired Toasting Beverage during speeches and toasts
• Handle Exit Materials that are provided by the Client
• Coordinate Getaway Transportation, if hired by the Client
• Coordinate Breakdown of Reception
• Return any person items to the Client (family pictures, ceremony items, gifts, etc) to the predetermined handler after the event for removal from premise

Event Coordinator

Available for Special Events & Corporate Events Only
Starting at $450++

Prior to Event

• Two-Face to Face (1 hr meetings) if desired
• Vendor Recommendations based on overall budget, style and esthetics of event
• Coordinate and Compile timeline of vendor arrival and pickup times
• Create event Timeline and distribute to applicable vendors

Day-of Event

• Be first on site to greet vendors and direct as necessary
• Direct set up for tables, chairs, linens, flowers décor, etc.
• Direct catering before, during and after event
• Direct event “Setup” and “Breakdown”
• Return any personal items to the Client to the predetermined handler after the event for removal from premise

The Dupree House Preferred Caterers

 

SoDoSoPa                                                        Peach Cobbler Factory – 

sodocatering@gmail.com                                 smithfield@peachcobblerfactory.com

 

Under the Oak Catering:                                    Empire Eats Catering

catering@undertheoakfarm.com                        catering@empireeats.com

 

Catering Works:                                                   Mission BBQ:

greatfood@cateringworks.com                            catering28314@mission-bbq.com

 

The Catering Company:                                       Unforgettable Food Affairs

TheNCCateringCompany@gmail.com                 food@raleighcatering.com

 

** If you do NOT see your favorite caterer on our list, please reach out to Melissa Dooley our Events Coordinator so she can contact them and get them on our list.  Thank you!