Dan Doss & Pier Loven
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September 26, 2026. A vineyard tucked into rolling farmland about half an hour south of Raleigh. All our favorite people in one place, which, if we're being honest, is the whole point.
Bookmark this page. It's your one-stop shop for the weekend: what to wear, where to sleep, when to show up, and how to reach us when you inevitably forget one of those.
Dan Doss & Pier Loven
The weekend, at a glance
Friday for the wedding party, Saturday for the big day, Sunday brunch for anyone still standing. If anything shifts, we'll update this page first.
Friday · September 25 · Wedding party
Walk-through at Havenwing. Bridal party and immediate family.
Dinner and drinks at Havenwing right after the walk-through.
Saturday · September 26 · Wedding day
Sunday · September 27 · Farewell brunch
One more round with the people we love. Order brunch from the menu, mimosas are on us. No dress code, no schedule, just come hang.
Where it's going down
Ten acres of grapevines, a warm little ballroom with gold lighting, and a butterfly garden between them. It's about thirty minutes south of downtown Raleigh and ten minutes off I-95, which is a fancy way of saying it's easy to get to and hard to leave.
Getting here & sleeping nearby
Fly into Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and point the car south. Both hotels are right off I-40 and I-95 in downtown Benson, about six minutes from the venue.
The newest and closest hotel to Havenwing. Free breakfast, outdoor pool, and our top pick. We've locked in a group rate of $129/night for wedding guests (Sept 25 to 27). Book by September 12 to lock in the rate.
Book at group rateLiterally next door to the Hampton. Suites, indoor pool, free breakfast, and we've locked in a group rate of $129/night for wedding guests (Sept 25 to 27). Just tap the link below to book at the group rate.
Book at group rateFor our guests
Semi-formal. Suits or sport coats for the guys, cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, or midi dresses for the ladies. Colors and florals encouraged. A few honest heads-ups: the ceremony is on grass so wedges or block heels beat stilettos, the sun will still be up at 4:30 so bring shades, and toss a light layer in the car because the evening cools off fast at Havenwing.
Fly into RDU, about 45 minutes away. Once you're here, we've got you: a complimentary shuttle will run guests between Havenwing and the nearby Benson hotels, so you can enjoy the wine bar without worrying about the drive back. Rideshare gets shy this far out, so the shuttle is your best bet.
Before you head out, come say goodbye. We're doing a farewell brunch at Marian Cocktails & Kitchen starting at 11 AM on Sunday. Order off the menu, mimosas are on us. Casual, no rush, just one more chance to hug the people we love.
Honestly, you showing up is the gift. If you'd like to contribute to our honeymoon, we've set up a Honeyfund. Not expected, but forever appreciated.
Late September in Benson is the good kind of Southern. Daytime highs usually land in the upper 70s to low 80s, and the evening slides down to the mid 60s once the sun sets around 7pm. Odds of rain are low but not zero, so if the forecast turns dramatic the week of, we'll post updates here.
Plus-ones, dietary stuff, kids, allergies, that weird thing you can't remember: text Dan at 910-209-7271 or email [email protected]. We answer fast, promise.
We'll keep this page fresh as the weekend gets closer. If anything shifts (weather, times, shuttles), you'll hear it here first.