A WEEKEND IN RALEIGH: SUNDAY FUNDAY!

Oh to have a relaxing Sunday in Raleigh with friends and family! Chances are your Sunday is following two days jam packed with travel and all the wedding festivities so we wanted to help you out a little and share some of our favorite spots for your (relaxing) Sunday funday!

If you’re looking for the best bagels in town to enjoy for Sunday brunch, then look no further! Benchwarmers is known and loved by every local so hurry over before they're all gone!

DRINK. PLAY. HANG. Raleigh’s ultimate bar and arcade! This trendy spot stays busy at all times and is in the perfect location if you're trying to fit a lot in on your last day in town!

With its delicious brunch menu and mimosas, our Sunday Funday list wouldn’t be complete without this spot! Enjoy a nice Sunday brunch on their outdoor patio before walking around the corner to boxcar or some of Raleigh’s most loved boutiques!

Head on over to Trophy Brewing to enjoy a pizza and beer while cheering on your favorite football team! This trendy spot offers a variety of delicious pizzas and any beer you could imagine!

Experience the city while enjoying the open air on Raleigh’s most popular sightseeing excursion! The Trolley Pub allows you to tour the city at your leisure and crack open a few cold ones with all of your friends!

If you’re craving some amazing fried chicken on your relaxing Sunday afternoon, then this place is for you! Another one of Ashley Christensen’s amazing restaurants, Beasley’s Chicken & Waffles makes for the perfect addition to your Sunday funday!

ANDIA'S ICE CREAM

Nothing can make the day better than a sweet treat! Andia's is the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Plates creates the perfect spot for your Sunday funday with its globally-inspired, farm-fresh menu and signature cocktails!



PONYSAURUS BREWING

Ponysaurus Brewing is located in Raleigh Iron Works. This craft brewery has 18 different taps, plus a full bar and delicious bites!

With its award winning craft beer and cool outdoor setting, this is for sure a spot you can hangout and relax for hours! Venture indoors to watch a sporting event on their widescreen TVs or enjoy the weather while lounging in their outdoor furniture!

This chic spot is perfect if you’re looking to enjoy a coffee drink, dessert or specialty cocktail on your Sunday afternoon! Bittersweet’s patio is a popular one among us locals and you will often find people enjoying the entire afternoon there while catching up with their friends!



Located inside Morgan Street Food Hall, Epix Axe is a popular activity for people to enjoy while waiting for their food or sipping on their favorite draft beer. 


This hip venue, featuring inventive Southern flare, is a popular one for those looking to go out and enjoy their Sunday! Its patio area is perfect for you and all your friends to enjoy their amazing Whiskey and craft cocktails!

If you’re looking to bar hop on your Sunday Funday, then we would recommend starting here! The Beer Garden shares a street with some of Raleigh’s favorite bars and is walking distance to popular restaurants like Mellow Mushroom and Mojos Burger Joint!



EAST CUT SANDWICHES

If you're looking for the perfect sandwich shop, Eastcut Sandwich Bar is a must-try lunch spot and perfect to incorporate into your Sunday Funday!

JAGUAR BOLERA

*COMING SOON*

Jaguar Bolera will be located in Raleigh Iron Works and will feature a combination of crave-worthy dishes and eatertainment excitement!



A Sunday Kind Of Love: Why Sunday Weddings Are A Great Idea!

By Lindsey Simmons • 11 Apr, 2024
When it comes to choosing the ideal day for your wedding, Fridays and Saturdays have traditionally reigned supreme as the day of choice for tying the knot. However, in recent years, another contender has quietly emerged, captivating couples with its unique charm—the Sunday wedding. We’ve gathered our favorite perks of a Sunday kind of love, and why we think you will want to experience the sweetness of a Sunday wedding at Merrimon-Wynne.

Say "I Do" To A Friday Wedding

09 Apr, 2024
The weekend begins on Friday, so why not kick off your wedding festivities then as well?! From perfecting your ideal wedding celebration to freeing up the rest of the weekend, here’s why Friday weddings are such a big hit:

An Evening To Ignite 2024!

By Lindsey Simmons • 19 Mar, 2024
WHAT. A. NIGHT! In partnership with Band Together and La Fête Planning & Design our annual fundraising event, An Evening to Ignite, was a night to remember! Hundreds of individuals came together in support of our 2024 charity partner, Neighbor To Neighbor , a local non-profit dedicated to reversing the debilitating effects poverty has on the most vulnerable families in Raleigh. They believe in providing long-term, one-on-one mentoring relationships for teens resulting in positive generational leaps in education, employment and personal development. What started as an idea and a dream in 2017 to bring together community members and events industry vendors to make a large-scale impact for one local, grassroots nonprofit has become a reality and grown into an annual event that raises over $150,000 each year! With the amazing support of our sponsors, vendors and local community, we are so proud to announce that we raised $201,933.32 for Neighbor To Neighbor ! Every single dollar that was raised will help bring to life Neighbor to Neighbor’s dream of a state-of-the-art teen tech center that will create more training pathways, mentorships, and employment opportunities for youth in our community. We cannot wait to see this space realized! The success of this event is due in large part to the generosity of our vendor community and their contributions of time, effort, staffing, materials, inventory, and talents. Over 40 local event industry vendors came together to donate over $250,000+ of goods and services to ensure 100% of the proceeds raised during the event went directly to Neighbor to Neighbor. Year after year, our vendor friends continuously raise the bar by outdoing themselves and helping make Evening to Ignite bigger and better than the year before. We are eternally grateful to be in such a collaborative and talented industry!

Spring 2024 Wedding Showcase

By Lindsey Simmons • 20 Feb, 2024
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Spring Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2025 charity partner.

Winter 2024 Wedding Showcase

By Lindsey Simmons • 29 Nov, 2023
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Winter Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2024 charity partner, Neighbor To Neighbor .

Holiday Bazaar

By Lindsey Simmons • 02 Nov, 2023
Make shopping for your loved ones this holiday season something you look forward to! From November 27 to November 28 from 5 PM to 8 PM, shop local vendors all in one place while sipping on holiday cocktails in a festive atmosphere! We'll have holiday music playing and firepits & lounges kick your feet up in between shopping!  There is no entry fee to come and shop, but we do ask that you RSVP below. Santa will be joining us on Tuesday so feel free to bring your little ones by to meet him ($10/family).
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Holiday Magic 2023 at Merrimon-Wynne!

By Lindsey Simmons • 02 Nov, 2023
Our most magical event of the year is BACK! We cannot wait to kick off the holiday season with our 5th annual Holiday Magic event on November 26th! From picking out the perfect Christmas tree while sipping on a warm cup of hot cocoa, to enjoying story time with Santa or a horse and carriage ride around downtown Raleigh, The Merrimon-Wynne House has it all for you! So help us celebrate the holiday season the only way we know how. . . with lots of holiday magic and cheer!

Fall 2023 Wedding Showcase

By Amy Yarbrough • 06 Oct, 2023
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Fall Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2024 charity partner, Neighbor To Neighbor .

Why A Summer Wedding Is A Must!

By Amy Yarbrough • 24 Aug, 2023
If longer nights, sun kissed skin, bright dresses and fun summer cocktails aren’t already enough to convince you that Summer is the perfect time for a wedding, then keep reading to find out what makes the Summer season is one of our favorite seasons!

Summer 2023 Wedding Showcase

By Amy Yarbrough • 20 Jun, 2023
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Summer Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2024 charity partner who we will be announcing soon!
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