Abilena Plantation

2814 Old Cherry Point Road New Bern NC 252-876-7599

​Abilena Plantation is a waterfront wedding and reception venue in New Bern North Carolina. The 5 acre private waterfront estate becomes yours for the weekend.  The Carriage House is our waterfront pavillion that overlooks the mile wide Neuse River. Abilena is rented from Friday morning until Sunday afternoon. When you rent the property you have the option of your wedding party staying here up. It is the perfect place to add many memories to your wedding weekend. The charming 1927 5000 sqare foot mansion has been updated over the years for weddings but still retains its 1920s elegance. The property holds weddings and events throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Weddings can include everything you need for 50 up to 150 guests, or just rent the venue and choose your own vendors. Please contact us to discuss availability, pricing, and to set up a tour.  Call or Text anytime 252-876-7599 or use the form below.  

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While looking for a wedding venue, think about these things that set us apart from other locations....



*   The typical wedding venue gives you very little time for setting up and decorating.  We allow you to check in early Friday morning and have all day for bringing in and setting up everything. Check out is Sunday afternoon at 1pm.

*    Rental allows the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner here if desired.

*    We include tables, chairs, benches, and our preferred caterers supply table cloths, dishes, etc.

*    Parking assistance

*    Receptions can go until 10 pm. 

*    We are only 10 minutes from downtown New Bern.  

*    Set on a 5 acre private property, the mansion is very picturesque and easily decorated for the wedding of your dreams.

*    The Carriage House is a 2400 square foot riverfront building used for weddings and receptions.


*    We can help you with basic planning of your wedding and have a list of preferred wedding professionals.  


*Includes tables, chairs, benches for up to 100 people!



*    We always offer 10 % discount to Firefighters, Nurses, Teachers, Law enforcement, and Military