Welcome to McAlister-Leftwich House! We are a historic venue in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina who focuses on intimate events. Our two historic homes, built in 1875 and 1915, house spaces for intimate gatherings of 30-125 people. We also have a Bridal Suite and Groom’s Suite on site for you to relax and get ready on […]

There are many details that make your wedding special and unique. One of the most important is florals. They have the ability to transform a space and show your own personal style. At McAlister-Leftwich, we have an In-House Florist who can do it all. Meet Andraya Northrup, owner of Flora. Located right here in Greensboro, […]

Oh, the Groom’s Suite! How we love you so! It’s a space to relax, get ready, and have some fun. When Cheryl & Kaitlin first laid eyes on the property there was a clear flow. Each room had a purpose and there was a vision. From the intimate ceremonies in Dixon to the larger parties […]

We love this little hall. It is the space that sees first looks, creative visions come to life, and greets guests as they meander from one home to another. It’s quite a special space. This connector hall was added when the McAlister House was moved to 507 N Church Street to join the Leftwich House. […]

People often ask, “What makes McAlister-Leftwich special?” And y’all, there’s a list a mile long about what makes this space so special. But, one of our favorite answers is the Bridal Suite. On site, spacious, BEAUTIFUL, and there’s a room dedicated to timeless photos? Yes, please.  This space has been a project of love. Cheryl […]

The McAlister-Leftwich House comes with a ton of history. People are often enthralled with the history of both homes – and rightly so! So we thought we would do two posts diving into the history of each house and the families who them home. First, we’re going to kick it off with the McAlister House! The […]

Elopement and intimate weddings are a perfect route to take this summer as many locations are abiding by recommendations and laws referring to the current pandemic, especially in North Carolina! Our team has incorporated some packages to ensure your day is beautiful and sentimental! The McAlister-Leftwich Elopement and Intimate Wedding Packages are created to keep […]

We’re beginning the week on a beautiful note! This stunning boudoir session is filled to the brim with both inspiration and flowers – what’s not to love!? We were so honored when Melissa Blythe reached out and shared her vision for this shoot. Her team drug a mattress up into the Bridal Suite (yep, those […]

Today, we are back with another post in our Friday Introductions series! We’ve asked Co-Owner Cheryl Briley to share more about who she is and what her role is here. We know you’ll love the MLH “mama” as much as we do!   What is your role at McAlister-Leftwich House? I’m the Co-Owner and Operations […]

  Hi! I’m Andraya, owner and designer behind Flora Wedding + Event Flowers, and today I’m going to walk you through some easy step-by-step design tips to putting together your own floral centerpiece!     Let’s meet the flowers that brought this colorful little arrangement to life!     (Left to right) Cotton Candy rose, […]