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The Mayes Event Center is the heart of your wedding celebration at Deerwoode, offering 8,400 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space designed to help your day flow beautifully from one moment to the next. Couples can welcome guests with cocktail hour under the pavilion, gather for dinner and dancing inside the event center, and enjoy a warm, inviting reception space surrounded by the natural beauty of the preserve.

As the evening unfolds, the celebration can extend outdoors by rolling up the patio doors and inviting guests to mingle around the fire pit beneath the stars. With room to celebrate, space to gather, and a setting that feels both rustic and refined, the Mayes Event Center creates a memorable backdrop for the beginning of your life together.

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The Mayes Event Center includes thoughtful amenities and flexible features to support a seamless, comfortable celebration from start to finish.

  • up to 200 seated guests
  • indoor climate-controlled event space with catering kitchen & restrooms
  • outdoor patio & pavilion
  • ADA accessible
  • hookup for food trucks
  • bar packages available
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Round table set for a formal event with blue napkins, white flowers centerpiece, and glassware in a bright banquet hall.
Round table set for a formal event with blue napkins, white flowers centerpiece, and glassware in a bright banquet hall.
Rustic industrial event hall with wooden walls, large glass doors, and round tables covered in light blue cloths for a reception.
Rustic industrial event hall with wooden walls, large glass doors, and round tables covered in light blue cloths for a reception.
Bride in a white wedding dress and groom in suspenders pose together at a rustic wooden doorway, bouquet in the bride's hand.
Bride in a white wedding dress and groom in suspenders pose together at a rustic wooden doorway, bouquet in the bride's hand.
Bride and groom kissing at the head table adorned with pink roses, candles, and glassware during a wedding reception with greenery outside the window.
Bride and groom kissing at the head table adorned with pink roses, candles, and glassware during a wedding reception with greenery outside the window.
Bridal party getting ready: a stylist fixes the hair of a smiling woman in a white robe, seen in a bathroom mirror.
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Bridal party getting ready: a stylist fixes the hair of a smiling woman in a white robe, seen in a bathroom mirror.
Bridal party getting ready: a stylist fixes the hair of a smiling woman in a white robe, seen in a bathroom mirror.
Lace wedding gown on a white hanger reading 'mrs' under a crystal chandelier, with wooden ceiling and mirrors nearby.
Lace wedding gown on a white hanger reading 'mrs' under a crystal chandelier, with wooden ceiling and mirrors nearby.
Back view of a bride with a blonde bun and pearl hairpins, wearing a white satin robe as she helps into a wedding dress in a dressing room.
Back view of a bride with a blonde bun and pearl hairpins, wearing a white satin robe as she helps into a wedding dress in a dressing room.
Six young girls in white lace dresses posing indoors, each holding small white lace baskets with black ribbons; bright, white-walled room with a window behind them.
Six young girls in white lace dresses posing indoors, each holding small white lace baskets with black ribbons; bright, white-walled room with a window behind them.
Group of bridesmaids and a grandmother share a joyful moment in a bridal dressing room.
Group of bridesmaids and a grandmother share a joyful moment in a bridal dressing room.
Bride with eyes closed as makeup artist applies eyeliner in a dressing room beside a curved mirror with soft lighting.
Bride with eyes closed as makeup artist applies eyeliner in a dressing room beside a curved mirror with soft lighting.
Bride-to-be adjusting earrings in a white wedding dress, looking at herself in a vanity mirror.
Bride-to-be adjusting earrings in a white wedding dress, looking at herself in a vanity mirror.

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A private, comfortable space designed for getting ready, relaxing, and enjoying the moments before you walk down the aisle.

  • 4 vanity stations
  • 3-way full length mirror
  • wet bar
  • private restroom
  • comfortable seating

Pavilion logo in dark blue cursive font

A covered open-air gathering space that brings rustic charm and natural beauty to cocktail hours, outdoor receptions, and relaxed guest experiences.

  • 2,000 sq ft
  • open-aired & covered
  • cafe lights & chandeliers
  • unisex restroom
Women in burgundy dresses order drinks at a wooden bar as a bartender serves them at a social event.
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Women in burgundy dresses order drinks at a wooden bar as a bartender serves them at a social event.
Women in burgundy dresses order drinks at a wooden bar as a bartender serves them at a social event.
Guests at a buffet line sampling assorted cheese, fruit, and appetizers at a reception under string lights in a barn-like venue.
Guests at a buffet line sampling assorted cheese, fruit, and appetizers at a reception under string lights in a barn-like venue.
Guests mingle at a reception under string lights in a covered outdoor venue.
Guests mingle at a reception under string lights in a covered outdoor venue.
A group of people in formal attire mingle around high cocktail tables under string lights in a covered, open-air venue at dusk.
A group of people in formal attire mingle around high cocktail tables under string lights in a covered, open-air venue at dusk.
Bride in a white lace dress laughs with guests while holding a drink; groom in a tuxedo stands nearby at a wedding reception under string lights.
Bride in a white lace dress laughs with guests while holding a drink; groom in a tuxedo stands nearby at a wedding reception under string lights.
Group of guests at an outdoor cocktail hour, standing around a bar under a metal-roofed pavilion, with a man in a blue suit and pink sunglasses at the center.
Group of guests at an outdoor cocktail hour, standing around a bar under a metal-roofed pavilion, with a man in a blue suit and pink sunglasses at the center.
Outdoor event space under a metal pavilion with string lights, high-top tables draped in green cloth, and heaters nearby.
Outdoor event space under a metal pavilion with string lights, high-top tables draped in green cloth, and heaters nearby.
Outdoor covered event space with round cocktail tables in green cloth, vases, and string lights; vintage teal truck and seating visible in the background.
Outdoor covered event space with round cocktail tables in green cloth, vases, and string lights; vintage teal truck and seating visible in the background.
Reception hall set for a banquet with round tables, beige tablecloths, and floral centerpieces under circular pendant lights
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Reception hall set for a banquet with round tables, beige tablecloths, and floral centerpieces under circular pendant lights
Reception hall set for a banquet with round tables, beige tablecloths, and floral centerpieces under circular pendant lights
Bride in a lace dress raises a toast in the foreground as guests cheer around round tables at a warmly lit wedding reception.
Bride in a lace dress raises a toast in the foreground as guests cheer around round tables at a warmly lit wedding reception.
Bride and groom sit at a white-clothed head table, chatting with two guests as sunlight pours through large glass walls.
Bride and groom sit at a white-clothed head table, chatting with two guests as sunlight pours through large glass walls.
Guests at round tables in a dimly lit banquet hall with warm chandeliers and greenery decor, formal attire for a wedding reception.
Guests at round tables in a dimly lit banquet hall with warm chandeliers and greenery decor, formal attire for a wedding reception.
Bride and groom dancing beside a lit '&E' sign at a rustic wedding reception.
Bride and groom dancing beside a lit '&E' sign at a rustic wedding reception.
Live music performance on a wooden stage with sunflowers, colorful garlands, and a disco ball overhead in a rustic venue.
Live music performance on a wooden stage with sunflowers, colorful garlands, and a disco ball overhead in a rustic venue.
A bride and groom embrace on a dimly lit dance floor in a rustic wooden-walled wedding reception hall with round tables and candles around them.
A bride and groom embrace on a dimly lit dance floor in a rustic wooden-walled wedding reception hall with round tables and candles around them.
Wedding reception in a rustic hall with a circular chandelier, guests seated at long tables, a man giving a speech into a microphone.
Wedding reception in a rustic hall with a circular chandelier, guests seated at long tables, a man giving a speech into a microphone.
Elegant banquet hall with round chandeliers, wooden walls, and tables set with white linens and blue napkins ready for guests.
Elegant banquet hall with round chandeliers, wooden walls, and tables set with white linens and blue napkins ready for guests.
Crowd of wedding guests dancing and cheering under string lights, with a singer holding a microphone at the front.
Crowd of wedding guests dancing and cheering under string lights, with a singer holding a microphone at the front.
Crowd of guests in formal attire waving glowing light sticks at an outdoor night wedding under a wooden pavilion.
Crowd of guests in formal attire waving glowing light sticks at an outdoor night wedding under a wooden pavilion.
Event venue with pink-covered round tables and colorful tissue banners hanging from the ceiling; large windows reveal greenery outside.
Event venue with pink-covered round tables and colorful tissue banners hanging from the ceiling; large windows reveal greenery outside.
Bride and groom kiss as they’re dipped during a sparkler exit at a wedding, surrounded by guests with lit sparklers in the evening.
Bride and groom kiss as they’re dipped during a sparkler exit at a wedding, surrounded by guests with lit sparklers in the evening.

Reception Space (logo) in cursive font

A spacious, climate-controlled setting where dinner, dancing, and celebration can flow easily between the indoors and the outdoor patio.

  • 4,000 sq ft
  • climate-controlled
  • 4 glass roll up doors that open to patio
  • chandeliers, fans, & wall sconces

Patio logo in dark blue cursive font reading 'Patio'

An inviting outdoor extension of the celebration, perfect for gathering around the fire pit, relaxing under café lights, and enjoying the evening air.

  • 2,400 sq ft
  • fire pit
  • swings & lawn chairs
  • cafe lights
Outdoors at dusk with string lights, a modern glass-walled building, and a circle of gray Adirondack chairs around a fire pit on a gravel courtyard.
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Outdoors at dusk with string lights, a modern glass-walled building, and a circle of gray Adirondack chairs around a fire pit on a gravel courtyard.
Outdoors at dusk with string lights, a modern glass-walled building, and a circle of gray Adirondack chairs around a fire pit on a gravel courtyard.
Group of friends sitting in chairs around a lit outdoor fire pit at night.
Group of friends sitting in chairs around a lit outdoor fire pit at night.
Outdoor fire pit circle with wooden chairs around a blazing fire, gravel ground, at night beside a glass-walled venue lit with string lights
Outdoor fire pit circle with wooden chairs around a blazing fire, gravel ground, at night beside a glass-walled venue lit with string lights
Nighttime outdoor event at a glass-walled venue with string lights; groups dine outside and others are inside.
Nighttime outdoor event at a glass-walled venue with string lights; groups dine outside and others are inside.
Guests mingle under hanging bulbs at an outdoor evening event; an older couple sits on a wooden bench while others chat nearby.
Guests mingle under hanging bulbs at an outdoor evening event; an older couple sits on a wooden bench while others chat nearby.

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