Most Popular FAQs

Indoor wedding reception with rustic industrial decor featuring round and rectangular tables set with white tablecloths, candles, floral centerpieces, and dark green velvet chairs, with a large hanging floral arrangement above.

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    • The Main Event Space: An expansive 6,100 square foot industrial warehouse featuring two private indoor balconies. This grand hall is ideal for large weddings and military balls, providing a massive, open-concept floor plan.

    • The Little Studio: A private, standalone 1,100 square foot boutique venue with its own indoor balcony. Perfect for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, or micro-weddings.

    Note: These two venues are housed in the same historic building but are entirely separate and do not connect directly, ensuring privacy for your specific event.

  • Our Main Studio is designed to be a flexible "blank canvas" that scales beautifully to your guest list.

    • Maximum Capacity: The absolute maximum for the space is 240 guests. This is typically best suited for reception-only events.

    • The "Sweet Spot" for Full Weddings: To ensure plenty of room for your ceremony, seated dinner, and wedding festivities, we recommend a guest count of 200 or fewer.

    • Average Wedding Size: Most couples find that 150 guests or fewer is the "perfect fit," allowing for a spacious dance floor and creative lounge or station layouts.

    • Intimate Gatherings: Love a smaller Vibe? We’ve hosted beautiful, high-end weddings for as few as 20 guests. Our layout can be easily adjusted so that even the most intimate micro-wedding feels cozy and intentional rather than "lost" in the room..

    For the little studio only rentals it is strongly encouraged to have a max guest capacity of 40 but can go up to 50. Number may adjust based on event type and layout.

  • We operate on a first-come, first-served basis. To take your date off the market and officially join the Studio 215 family, we require two things:

    1. A Signed Rental Agreement: We will send your contract via our online booking portal. You can review and sign it digitally from any device.

    2. The Retainer Payment: A non-refundable retainer of $1,500 (Main Studio rentals) is due at the time of signing.

    Once both the contract is signed and the retainer is processed, the date is 100% yours! We cannot "hold" dates without these two items.

  • All our pricing and rental information is transparent on our website. Please click the “INVESTMENT” tab to learn more.

  • All tours are by appointment only. We offer in-person and virtual tour options. To request a tour, please click “CONTACT US”

  • Yes! Studio 215 is an ADA-accessible event venue. Both of our warehouse studio spaces, our private outdoor patio, our glamorous bridal suite, the industrial groom’s suite, and all restrooms are fully handicap accessible. While our indoor mezzanines (balconies) are only reachable by stairs, all the main event action and amenities are located on the ground floor. We also offer reserved handicap parking onsite for the convenience of your guests.

  • As a premier event venue in Fayetteville, NC, we are proud to serve our local service members. We offer exclusive military discounts for government-funded events, including Military Balls, Dining-ins, Dining-outs, and official formals.

    Because we are located in a prominent military community where nearly 95% of our clients are affiliated with the armed forces, we are unable to extend this discount to private events (such as weddings or parties). This allows us to maintain competitive, transparent pricing for all our guests while specifically supporting official military functions.

  • YES! At Studio 215, we believe your event should reflect your unique taste. Unlike many Fayetteville event venues, we offer incredible vendor flexibility. You are free to hire any decorator, photographer, or florist "your heart desires" to bring your vision to life!

    To ensure a seamless experience, we have specific guidelines for catering and bartending services due to insurance and legal requirements:

    • Approved Caterers & Bartenders: We maintain a curated list of pre-approved professionals who know our space inside and out.

    • Bring Your Own Caterer: If you have a favorite caterer not on our list, they are welcome! We simply require a copy of their Certificate of Insurance (COI) and a signed catering contract.

    • Sweets & Treats: Baked goods and desserts do not require pre-approval.

  • Studio 215 is officially booking for the 2026 and 2027 event seasons!

    • Main Studio: Now accepting 2026/2027 dates for weddings and large corporate events.

    • Little Studio: Open for bookings within a 6-month window.

    Don't wait—our most popular weekend dates for 2026 are filling up fast!

Wedding FAQs

A bride and groom planting a small tree or shrub in a white pot during their wedding ceremony inside a rustic venue with exposed brick walls and large industrial-style windows, decorated with greenery and flowers.

Daise Photography

  • For the Main Studio Rentals:

    • up to (15) 5ft rounds .....120" linen floor length

    • up (8) Bistro/cocktail tables ...... 120" linen unless tied in the middle then it is 132"

    • up to (15) 8ft rectangle ...... 90" x 156" floor length linen

    • (1) half 5ft round "sweetheart table" .....120" floor length linen

    ***Studio 215 does NOT own nor supply any linens ***

  • The Dimensions below are for floor length linens:

    • 5ft rounds ..... 120" linen floor length

    • 8ft rectangle ...... 90" x 156" floor length linen

    • Bistro/cocktail tables ...... 120" linen unless tied in the middle then it is 132"

    • half 5ft round "sweetheart table" .....120" floor length linen

    The Little Studio has these tables in addition to above:

    • 6ft rectangles ...90" x 136" floor length

    • 4ft rectangle table... most do a 120” round tucked underneath

    ***Studio 215 does NOT own nor supply any linens ***

  • The Couple and their wedding party are able to have up to one (1) hour rehearsal on an available morning prior to their contracted rental date. Rehearsals cannot be scheduled more than two weeks prior as they do go around our event schedule. The time in the morning and date is based on availability and Studio 215’s event schedule. They are traditionally done between 10:00am - 11:00am the day prior (this is may differ). The rehearsal is only for the wedding party to do a walkthrough of walking down the aisle (it is not a rehearsal dinner).

    ***Rehearsal set-ups will most likely be different than your set-up. It will be set-up for the event that is happening that day.

  • No - To ensure every client receives a pristine, private environment, access to the venue for decorating and setup begins and ends strictly within your contracted rental hours. For those who require more time for elaborate designs or rehearsals, we are happy to create custom two-day venue rentals. Please [inquire here] to learn more about our multi-day event packages.

  • Yes! We frequently host reception-only events. Our flexible 12-hour rental period (Friday–Sunday) offers the perfect timeline for couples marrying off-site.

    • Luxury Suites Included: Most of our couples still utilize our Glamour and Industrial suites to get ready before departing for their ceremony.

    • Full-Service Support: Our dedicated team remains on-site from the moment you arrive until the final guest leaves.

    • Custom Timelines: With 12 hours of access, you have plenty of time for vendor setup, cocktail hour, and a full night of dancing.

  • Yes! We have suggestions for pretty much every suggestion under the wedding planning moon. All come highly recommended by past couples. All you have to do is email Taryn and ask her for suggestions.

    We have it all:

    • Of course the big ones: Catering and Bartending (since these must be insured and approved)

    • Decorators

    • Photographers & Videographers

    • Decorators/Cordinators

    • DJ/Bands

    • Florists

    • Rental Companies

    • Cake/Desserts

    • Bridal gown shops and Tux/suit rentals

    • Hair & Makeup Artists

    • Chalkboard artists

    • Even where to get your dress/suit tailored

    • Plus so much more!

    Friendly reminder, that outside of the bartender and catering, all the vendors are simply suggestions to help in the planning process.

  • We will need your final headcount and final layout at least 4 weeks prior to your wedding date.

    We will send you the final details form about 6 weeks prior to your wedding day.

    We strongly encourage you have your final headcount due at least 6 weeks in advance of your wedding, that way you have 2 weeks to reach out to the people who forgot to send in their RSVP.

  • There are so many type of “Grand Exits” couples like to do. The most popular are going to be:

    • Sparklers (outside ONLY)

    • Bubbles

    • Ribbon Wands

    • Glow Sticks

    • Faux (foam) snow machine

    • Light sabers for those Star Wars fans

    • Lavender (outside only)

    • Rose Petals (inside only)

    Absolutely NO confetti is allowed (indoor and outdoor)

    To put it simply, we have a no-mess policy in regards to grand-exits.

  • This is a rough timeline based on the average rental of 12:00pm - 12:00am and the ceremony/event starting at 5:00pm

    • 12:00pm – doors open and access begins

    • 12:00pm - 4:00pm - You and your vendor team to “hit the ground running” decorating and transforming our venue for your special day. Plus you and your wedding party get ready in one of our two getting ready suites

    • 4:00pm - 4:30pm - the final touches and the photographer will get those last minute detail shots

    • 4:30pm - Guest start to arrive for the ceremony (the earliest guest may show up at 4:15pm)

    • 5:00pm – 5:30pm -The ceremony. (Even though most ceremonies only last 15-20 minutes)

    • 5:30pm – ~6:30pm = Social hour for guests + you and your partner will be taking any portraits

    • ~6:35- 6:45pm - Guests make their way to their seats for the reception

    • 6:45/50pm - Couple makes their grand entrance

    • 7:00pm - 8:15/30pm - Dinner portion

    • Post dinner - 11:00pm - Dancing and celebration + most commonly a sprinkling of other wedding traditions (i.e. cake cutting, garter toss, bouquet toss, anniversary dance etc)

    • 11:00pm – 12:00am = breakdown (i.e. anything you brought in, you take out). Please note that your vendors may need additional break-down time. You must consider this into your timeline

    This is the most common basic timeline of a wedding day here at our venue

  • We do not have in-house coordinators at our Venue. We can happily give you suggestions to help with the planning process.

    Our event staff is onsite the entire duration of your rental, but is primarily behind the scenes. Our staff is in charge of overseeing the final wedding details directly related to the venue and directly with arrival of vendors to their set-up locations.

    We highly encourage all our couples to hire an Event Planner or Month of Coordinator to ensure seamless execution of your memorable day.

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    Decor Guidelines & Historic Preservation To preserve the character and integrity of our historic industrial venue, we have specific decor guidelines to ensure the space remains beautiful for every guest.

    • Wall & Surface Protection: As a historic building, we do not permit the use of nails, staples, tacks, glue, or tape on any surfaces.

    • Eco-Friendly Celebrations: To keep our studios pristine, glitter and confetti are not permitted.

    • Custom Installations: Planning a unique floral or hanging installation? Please contact Taryn to discuss your vision. We love creative setups and want to ensure the best execution possible for your specialty decor.

    • Candle Policy: We love a warm glow! Real candles are permitted on tables if they are contained within a glass vessel or lantern. Tapered candles must be enclosed in a hurricane vase to prevent wax damage.

  • Yes! We have many. Please reach out to Taryn via email and she can happily email you some 2D diagrams based on your headcount.

Dimensions FAQs

A romantic dining setup with a long table, candles, and floral decorations, illuminated with pink and purple lighting, under a neon sign that reads 'Lover', with a black spiral staircase and exposed brick wall in the background.

The Photobrief

  • For the Main Studio Rentals:

    • up to (15) 5ft rounds .....120" linen floor length

    • up (8) Bistro/cocktail tables ...... 120" linen unless tied in the middle then it is 132"

    • up to (15) 8ft rectangle ...... 90" x 156" floor length linen

    • (1) half 5ft round "sweetheart table" .....120" floor length linen

    For the Little Studio Rentals:

    • up to (6) 5ft rounds .....120" linen floor length

    • up (3) Bistro/cocktail tables ...... 120" linen unless tied in the middle then it is 132"

    • up to (5) 6ft rectangles ...90" x 136" floor length

    • (2) 4ft rectangle table... most do a 120” round tucked underneath

    • up to (4) 8ft rectangle ...... 90" x 156" floor length linen

    ***Studio 215 does NOT own nor supply any linens ***

  • The Dimensions below are for floor length linens:

    • 5ft rounds ..... 120" linen floor length

    • 8ft rectangle ...... 90" x 156" floor length linen

    • Bistro/cocktail tables ...... 120" linen unless tied in the middle then it is 132"

    • half 5ft round "sweetheart table" .....120" floor length linen

    The Little Studio has these tables in addition to above:

    • 6ft rectangles ...90" x 136" floor length

    • 4ft rectangle table... most do a 120” round tucked underneath

    ***Studio 215 does NOT own nor supply any linens ***

  • 2' W x 8' 7" L x 35" H

    If you are wanting to cover it with a linen, then you will need 90” x 156”

  • 9’ tall x 12’ wide

  • Main Studio: 8.5ft high X 12.5ft of usable Chalkboard space.

    Also, just a friendly reminder that NO chalkboard markers, pens or oil based chalk are allowed on the wall. Only regular “Dollar Store” chalk (white or colored) and also sidewalk chalk are allowed.

  • 5'6" wide x 12' tall (from floor to top of window)

    (there are 5 of these at these dimensions)

    (4 are in the Main/Big, 1 in the Little)

  • For both the Main/Big and Little Studio’s main entrance doors:

    (95") tall and (71") wide

  • The dimensions are 7’ 9” high x 13’ wide

  • Our outdoor patio is a fun place to hang out in a more intimate setting. It is attached to the big studio and is an ideal set up for yard games, a rehearsal dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and more. Our 30’ x 38’ private patio is adorned with bistro lights and plants.

    **This is only accessible for main Studio only rentals

Additional FAQs

Decorative setup with pink and white balloons, a wicker chair, and a table with a floral arrangement, against a rustic wooden pallet wall.

Emily Wood Photo

  • As a historic building we do have some limitations: NO nails, staples, tacks, glue, tape, confetti, or glitter are permitted.

    Any type of hanging installation or other specialty installation, please contact Taryn to ensure the best execution of what is possible.

    Candles are permitted on tables as long as they are contained within a glass container or lantern. Tapered candles are not permitted unless in a hurricane vase.

    Please remember your Event Rental time also includes set up and take down of outside rentals. Floral and décor installations can take hours to set up and take down so please share your design vision so we can assist with recommendations.

  • es! We allow our clients to provide their own alcohol for guests of legal age. To ensure a smooth event, please follow these NC ABC and venue regulations:

    • Mandatory Bartenders: You must hire an approved, insured bartender to man the bar. Self-service is strictly prohibited. We have an extensive list of pre-approved bartenders we can happily share via email.

    • Complimentary Drinks: All beverages must be provided to guests free of charge (no "cash bars").

    • Liquor Requirements: Serving liquor requires an NC ABC permit, which must be secured at least 30 days before your date.

    • One-Time Load-In: All alcohol must be delivered in one trip by a single person to maintain venue security..

  • In the heart of historic downtown, we know that easy access is the key to a smooth start for your event. Unlike many urban venues, Studio 215 provides two private parking lots located immediately adjacent to the building.

    Best of all? Our parking is completely complementary for you and your guests. From the moment your loved ones arrive, they can enjoy the convenience of on-site parking without the hassle of street meters or public garages. It’s just one more way we ensure your experience is seamless, sophisticated, and stress-free from start to finish.

  • Yes! Amateur and professional photographers/videographers alike, models, florists, wedding planners, and make-up artists are more than welcome to do a photo shoot, style shoot, and/or commercial here!

    Please contact us for photo shoot information. Photoshoots are reserved on a some what last minute basis due to our scheduled tours and private events.

    For bridal portraits and engagement photo sessions we include access to our beautiful bridal suite. Unfortunately no other photo shoots are allowed to use this room.

    We have hosted commercials, musical segments for local Churches, TV shows like NBC's Dateline and ABC’s 20/20, family portrait sessions, the Dogwood Festival media campaigns, and hundreds of head shots in the past.

  • As a historic event space featuring our original exposed wood ceilings and industrial brickwork, we do not have built-in A/V systems. This allows you the freedom to fully customize your sound and lighting setup! We are happy to provide a list of preferred local A/V vendors who are familiar with our acoustics, or you are welcome to bring in your own professional team.

  • Yes! We have many. Please reach out to Taryn via email and she can happily email you some 2D diagrams based on your headcount and event type.