Welcome to the Bella Collina Mansion!
Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves ...
The Bella Collina Mansion was built beginning in 2005 as Stokesdale's most impressive and elegant private home.
Because the Bella Collina Mansion is a private home, the mansion is available for public events on a limited basis. This limited availability combined with the extraordinary popularity of the Bella Collina can frequently make finding an available date quite challenging. But take heart. We will do everything we can to find the perfect date for your perfect wedding.
Why is our venue pricing so affordable?
This is the one question we are asked most often and the answer is quite simple: The owners of the Bella Collina Mansion purposely made them that way. They want everyone to be able to enjoy the beauty and elegance of the home. In short, North Carolina's most elegant and romantic event location is also one of the most affordable. Now... the only problem is finding that date!
What About Those Pesky Extra Charges?
Frankly, we just don't have them. The family wants everyone to enjoy the mansion without the usual stress added by things like "Cake cutting fees", "Bottle uncorking fees," "Electrical usage fees," etc., etc., etc. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everything in life were this simple (and affordable)?
The Bella Collina Mansion offers "all inclusive" packages to make your day absolutely perfect. The best thing any bride and groom can do is visit the mansion. This will allow you to choose a setting that is perfect for you... Once we choose a setting, we will sit with you and discuss pricing based on your wedding size.
Other vendors associated with the program with have additional charges, but those charges are made known upfront. For instance, a certain amount of flowers comes in the package. However, you may want to add to that. Hors d'oeuvres are not included in cocktail hour. If you choose to add something, this would be an upcharge. If you book at least ten rooms with our hotel, we will provide transportation to and from for up to eleven guests. You may purchase more shuttles if necessary. Photographers have engagement and bridal shoots you can add to your package. As a package, we do not believe in upcharges. Although we know many people differ and will add many things to their package with their associated vendors.
To keep it simple we will highlight two of our most popular packages:
The Sapphire Package ~
It is easier to tell you what this package doesn't include... This package does not include your wedding dress, your tuxedo, a marriage license, your cake or personalizing the event with decorations... But if you can handle that, you can easily get married at Bella Collina Mansion with everything you need.
Italian Buffet:
Sample Menu
(Just a sample of a few options)
from our Preferred Caterers:
(You choose one)
Champagne Chicken prepared with elegant Champagne Cream Sauce
Baked Ziti
(Rotini Pasta baked in a Diced Tomato Sauce with Cheeses, Herbs, Ground Beef and Mild Italian Sausage)
Zucchini
(Fresh sliced zucchini squash that is seasoned, lightly coated in olive oil and grilled)
California Vegetable Medley
(Cauliflower, Broccoli and Carrots)
Beverages: Fresh Brewed Tea, (Sweetened and Unsweetened ) with Lemons, Lemonade and Water
OR
Italian Roasted Red Pepper (Large Red Pepper stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses served with a Charred Tomato Sauce)
Pork Chops (Thin sliced bone in pork chops, coated with olive oil, seasoned and dredged in southern biscuit flour)
Mashed potatoes (creamy Idaho, seasoned with salt and pepper and real butter on top)
Green beans (Italian pole beans seasoned and cooked with a little bacon and onions)
Beverages: Fresh Brewed Tea, (Sweetened and Unsweetened) with Lemons, Lemonade and Water
Beverages: Fresh Brewed Tea, (Sweetened and Unsweetened) with Lemons, Lemonade and Water
Photography
One of our Preferred photographers for this package on site for eight hours
A CD with all rights
Editing of the photos to ensure the best quality.
Décor
A décor package which will include the following:
Centerpieces throughout! Imagine those tablescapes with either black or white lanterns intertwined with a large soft LED candle for the ambiance that captures simple romance.
Disc Jockey
Six hours of DJ Entertainment
2 Wireless microphones and professional sound system for the ceremony
Unlimited pre-event consultations.
Wedding Cake
One three tier buttercream wedding cake that has a $500.00 allowance.
All three tiers can be different flavors.
You can choose to build upon this if you wish!
The Diamond Package ~
Again, It is easier to tell you what this package doesn't include... This package is our most incredible wedding offered. It will again not include your wedding dress, your tuxedo, A marriage license, your cake or personalizing the event with decorations..... But if you can handle that, you can easily get married at Bella Collina with everything you need and want.
Sample Menu from our Preferred Caterers:
(You choose one)
Salad Options:
~ Athenian Salad- Lolla Rosa Greens with grape tomato halves, kalamata olives, julienned zucchini, feta crumbles and homemade lemon vinaigrette
~ Tossed Garden Salad- traditional greens tossed with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and homestyle croutons, with buttermilk ranch or balsamic vinaigrette
~ Panzanella- Chopped fresh tomatoes with cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives, capers, fresh mozzarella, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and croutons, served over a bed of romaine
~ Fancy Greens- Mixed Greens tossed with dried cranberries, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese served with blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette
Entrée Selections
(You choose one)
~ Fig & Goat Cheese Stuffed Statler Chicken Breast with Grilled Vegetables tossed with olive oil and herbs Signature Smashed Potatoes
~ Stuffed Teres Major Beef shoulder tenderloin stuffed with goat cheese, sundried tomato and fresh spinach, Snap Peas, Wild Mushroom and Risotto with Fresh Parmesan
~ Green Tea Crusted Mahi Mahi with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, Asparagus steamed with citrus butter, Jasmine Rice
~ Petite Pork Shanks roasted and served with a Peppadew Gastrique, Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Onion Mix with Pesto Smashed Potatoes
~ Chicken Milano A polenta cake topped with wilted leaf spinach, a grilled chicken breast and finished with a sundried tomato cream sauce, Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream with Sautéed Vegetable Medley
Or another glorious sample menu would be:
(You choose one)
Salad Options
Martini Glass Antipasti Salad: Grape tomato, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, balsamic pearl onion, cured olive medley with a basil and white balsamic vinaigrette
Martini Salad: Bed of field greens with shaved fennel, orange supremes, local Goat Lady Chevre and a honey, poppy seed and pink peppercorn dressing
Campari or Seasonal Roma tomato and fresh baby mozzarella on spears of romaine hearts with olive oil, lemon and cracked black pepper
Ripe strawberries and almond brittle accented with Chevre crumbles served on mixed greens with poppy seed Vidalia dressing
Includes Fresh Baked Rolls with Whipped Butter, Ice Water with Lemon, Iced Tea Station
Entrée Selections
(You choose one)
~ Chicken “Saltimbocca”
Medallions of Hopkins Farm chicken breast topped with prosciutto and provolone in a plum tomato and marsala demi reduction, accented with fried sage leaves.
~ Chicken Regina
Artichoke and mushroom topped Hopkins Farms chicken breast griddled in butter in a rich thyme vermouth cream reduction sauce
~ Steelhead Salmon
Stuffed with mascarpone and spinach topped with citrus Pinot Grigio cream
~ Angus Sirloin
Iron griddled with Italian herbs served with mushroom buttons and Chianti demi
~ Pork Tenderloin
With orange molasses glaze and baked spiced mountain apple compote
~ Vegetarian Napoleon
Portabella Mushroom, Mozzarella, Stacked with Eggplant, Red Peppers, and Zucchini
Photography
One of our Preferred Diamond Package Photographers will be on site for eight hours
A CD with all rights
Editing of the photos to ensure the best quality
One engagement session with the rights to the edited images
Décor
A décor package which will include the following:
Centerpieces throughout! Imagine those tablescapes with either black or white lanterns intertwined with a large soft LED candle for the ambiance that captures simple romance.
Disc Jockey
Six hours of DJ Entertainment
Upgraded 4,000 Watt Professional sound system
Uplighting with ten LED lights that can match the colors of your wedding
2 Wireless microphones and professional sound system for the ceremony
Four LED dance floor lighting system
Unlimited pre-event consultation
Wedding Cake
One three tier buttercream wedding cake that has a $500.00 allowance
All three tiers can be different flavors.
You can choose to build upon this if you want!
Please keep in mind, these are packages. Due to the term "Packages" most of the pricing is based on a head count.
We need a rough head count, which package you are interested in and any a la carte services in order to price a package out for you.
It truly helps to schedule a tour, this will allow you to become comfortable with the space.
During your tour we will explain the four packages to you, in person. We will also take the time to answer all of your questions.
Please feel free to call us at (336) 644-6713 as we will be happy to hear from you.
Would you like to keep it even more affordable? Our weekday rates are only $4,495.00
and it includes your tables and chairs....
You simply build the wedding of your dreams yourself.
#1 A La Carte option for any package
Videographer - $2,000.00
Capturing the "Day of Your Life" in High Definition
Coverage from start to finish - Unobtrusive filming - Custom DVD or Blu-Ray disc or thumb drive or another form of a tangible or electronic product with menu and scene selection using broadcast quality High Definition cameras (1080p) and microphones. The video service starts two hours before the Ceremony and ends with the departure of the couple. Total amount of videography is eight hours. We begin by filming location shots at the wedding venue to set the scene. We then record the ceremony and reception; filming will continue until you depart. The ceremony will be uncut and you will receive all of the footage. All other footage will be edited providing you will about an hour of edited footage. The total footage will include if permitted, dancing, toasts, cake cutting, and more... including a teaser trailer.
We host up to one hundred and seventy five guests if you so choose to have that many. We will be happy to schedule a tour so you may walk through Bella Collina, as that is the only way to know if this is the best venue for you.