A Chapel Hil, NC  Wedding Venue

Please inquire here for current pricing

Please inquire about available dates using our contact form.

Our total guest limit is 178 including the couple, the bridal party and all guests. Note: children count as guests if they are waking and require a seat of their own.  

Tours must be booked in order to visit so that we can give you our full attention. To schedule your visit, please click here. Tony and Beth are excited to meet you, show you our gorgeous venue and learn all about your love story!

Old Lystra Inn is a boutique bed and breakfast and can accommodate up to four guests in two queen suites for an additional fee. Discuss your interest in onsite accommodation no less than 30 days prior to your event with Tony or Beth.

A $500 “Save-the-Date” is collected at the time of booking. This also serves as your security deposit and is returned to you within three weeks of your wedding date. After the couple has had 3 days to review the contract, a 50% non-refundable installment is due. 120 days prior to the event, the final 50% is due. This final installment is also non-refundable.

All posing will be no-touch and we ask that you limit group photos to no more than ten people at a time. Should catering allow, we would also prefer a vendor meal over being a part of the buffet line. 

Old Lystra strives for total transparency in our pricing structure. We try to include everything we own that a couple needs for their event. We do not own linens for our banquet tables or tableware (dishes, glassware and flatware), so these will need to be rented or purchased by the couple. Additionally, couples are required to hire both a day-of coordinator and licensed and insured bartender if any alcohol is to be served to guests. Those wishing to serve spirited liquor must also purchase an ABC permit for $50. Finally, couples must purchase an event liability policy to protect themselves in the event of any personal or guest injury related to the event.  

No. There are no refunds of installments once they are paid as your date has been withheld from other couples. The $500 save-the-date/security deposit is 100% refundable provided no damage occurs to the property during your event and will be returned to you approximately 3 weeks after your event.

ABSOLUTELY! We want you to have the flexibility to work with the vendors that best fit your stylistic and budgetary needs. We love to recommend local event professionals, so please ask if you would like a referral for a particular vendor need. To ensure the success of your event, we do ask that you submit a complete vendor list for your event 30 days prior to your event date. Additionally, all caterers and bartenders MUST be approved prior to hire. Unfortunately, we have worked with a few vendors who do not reflect the level of professionalism that you would want on your wedding day and we would let you know should you make an unwise choice.