North Carolina is home to some of the most romantic mountain wedding venues and the most outstanding panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its why so many couples have destination weddings in western North Carolina, tucked into the Appalachian Mountains. I hope that this blog post helps you in your wedding planning.
Whether you’re just looking for a fantastic outdoor location to host your ceremony of virtually any size, or you’re the kind of couple whose love comes alive in nature: Asheville and Glenville, North Carolina are absolutely the location for you.
For couples and out of town guests, there are several nc mountain wedding venues which offer luxury accommodations onsite.
Photographing weddings in mountain wedding venue locations such as these allow me to create brilliant portraits set in the most picturesque settings like the Blue Ridge Parkway, which are perfect for canvas and fine art prints. Cinematic views during your reception, or just during your formal portraits, these are some of my favorite wedding venues. Its all about having an intimate wedding at a picturesque venue. If you’re looking to walk among the mountain views and say “I do” under long stretches of blue skies, I’m totally in, and I’d love to chat with you more about your wedding day vision.
For this post we will outline mountain wedding venues that are venues in North Carolina that overlook the Blue Ridge, Appalachian Mountains or Great Smokey Mountains. Most of these mountain wedding venue locations are just outside of Asheville, NC. For venues located in downtown Asheville, NC check out my post on Downtown Asheville Wedding venues.
The Ridge Asheville. Spanish and French charm of the Chateau and breathtaking views of the mountains, The Ridge is the hottest and newest wedding venue in Asheville.
Couples can choose to have their romantic wedding ceremony at The Knoll with its rolling lawn and blue skies that stretch out over the mountains. Guests can enjoy a cocktail hour at The Residence, followed by a reception at The Chateau, made perfect by onsite planning professionals. This is one great outdoor wedding venue just North of downtown Asheville.
With its wood ceiling and stunning crystal chandelier, the Chateau is a little shabby and a lot of chic, while The Venue offers couples a stylish industrial vibe with exposed brick and pipes. A venue that can host your dream wedding. The wedding party can get ready for the day at the gorgeous Residence with a wraparound porch, and couples can have their honeymoon night there as well.
Location: 389 Upper Thomas Branch Rd, Marshall, NC
Event Spaces: Indoor/outdoor; Residence, The Ridge, The Chateau
Capacity: Up to 250
Parking: onsite: 100 available spaces
Food and Beverage: Preferred Vendor list
Perk: Variety of packages to meet any budget or party size
Contact: info@theridgeasheville.com
When it comes to romantic North Carolina wedding venues, there’s no better setting than Nantahala Weddings & Events. They specialize in unforgettable celebrations that capitalize on Nantahala’s natural beauty in the NC mountains and couples unique style, leaving them with memories they will treasure forever. Its another one of my favorite outdoor wedding venues perfect for a destination wedding.
If your heart is set on an outdoor mountain wedding venue with outdoor ceremony views that will make your guests swoon, look no further than Nantahala. Perched at 3,500 feet, the views from our “Chapel in the Sky” are as jaw-dropping as it gets. With nature as your altar, you and your guests will feel like you’ve jumped straight into a fairytale.
With lodging available onsite and many vacation homes close by, you and your guests will wake up to eye-level views of Lake Nantahala and sweeping panoramas of the Smoky Mountains. Thanks to its remote location, there are no city lights to interrupt the creamsicle sunsets over the lake or starry nights viewed from your balcony.
Venue Guide: Nantahala Wedding Photography
Located: 16121 Wayah Road, Topton, NC
Parking: Onsite + Offsitee
Food and Beverage: Preferred vendor list
Capacity: up to 135
Perk: Close to Atlanta, Asheville, and Charlotte
Once a historic sawmill, The Parker Mill has been renovated and is now home to one of North Carolina’s most popular romantically-rustic wedding venues.
With its show-stopping views of the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s the perfect location for a wedding venue surrounded by natural beauty and a touch of history. There is a bridal suite for the wedding party to prepare for the day together and in style.
Couples can choose from several outdoor locations to hold their ceremony, set on 35 acres in the heart of the western North Carolina Mountains; the portrait opportunities are endless. The Sweetheart Rock offers couples a covered area complete with repurposed church pews for their ceremony or cocktail hour.
With its high ceiling and warm wood interior, this wedding venue is a refinished 1930s sawmill, flooded with natural light and outstanding views; it’s a fantastic place to host your reception.
Located: 612 E. Hampshire Blvd, Whittier, NC 28789
Parking: Onsite
Food and Beverage: Preferred vendor list, off-list vendors welcome
Event Spaces: Sweetheart Rock, The Venue
Capacity: up to 200
Perk: Onsite generators in the event of a power outage
Contact: info@theparkermill.com
Everyone is looking for an experience in our current day and age. So what better than having an entire resort to yourself in the North Carolina mountains, with nothing but just you and your wedding guests. Charlene and Tom Pagano have turned a sprawling piece of land into one of the most unique wedding venues I have set my eyes upon.
Nestled in a valley just 15 minutes north of Asheville you will find a wedding venue where you can rent out the entire property, stay in vintage campers that have been updated and retro fitted. Perfect for that instagram-able wedding that you want everyone to be jealous of!
This property has two venues, one being a treehouse wedding venue that will house up to 20 of your guests high up in the tree tops! If you are looking to go big they can handle up to 180 guests. Drinks are served cold and tasty right out of an vintage Airstream!
With a creek running through the property, lush canopies all around, this place is a perfect wedding venue. Fall weddings this is your place!!!
Located: 355 Clarks Chapel Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787
Parking: Onsite
Food and Beverage: Preferred vendor list, off-list vendors welcome
Event Spaces: Walnut Cove, Treehouse
Capacity: up to 180
Perk: Private, Wooded, Large Space in Nature!
Contact: JuneBugRetroResort.com or Email
The Omni Grove Park Inn, built in 1913, offers magnificent views and is nestled under the glow of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are five venues to choose from, four signature restaurants, the allure of an 18-hole golf course, and an experienced team of professional planners to help plan your day.
The Vanderbilt Terrace is an open-air space that is ideal for hosting your ceremony and reception. Facing the gorgeous mountain backdrop with floor-to-ceiling windows is the Mountain View Terrace wedding venue. Unique to this space is the outdoor rock fireplace adding a bit of rustic elegance to this resort wedding location.
Offering a slightly more upscale feeling is the Skyline Room, with its modern touches and the beautiful grounds for hosting your ceremony outside, including the majestic Seely Pavilion oozing with rustic charm, a fireplace of reclaimed wood, and panoramic views.
The views are something like out of a movie, and coupled with luxury accommodations for guests; the Grove Park Inn is a fabulous wedding location.
Location: 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804
Event Spaces: Vanderbilt Terrace, Mt. View Terrace, Seely Pavilion, The Country Club
Capacity: 200 guests
Parking: On-site
Food and Beverage: Four signature restaurants/onsite catering
Perks: 5-star hotel, historic views, golf course
Contact: (800) 438-5800 or contact here
Your perfect mountain-inspired highland wedding awaits you at the Old Edwards Inn.
Seated in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this all-inclusive wedding venue offers couples an extensive farm-to-table menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and professional planners who are there to guide your day to perfection.
Blonde wood and floor-to-ceiling windows light up almost every inch of the stunning venue with wrought iron chandeliers and exposed beams add a touch of industrial romance. Friends and family are treated to majestic views of the mountains while safely tucked away from the elements.
A menu prepared by award-winning culinary staff provides professional catering staff and a mouth-watering menu created to suit your needs with a Bluegrass flair. The onsite accommodations include unique suites and an outstanding spa to spoil your wedding party, yourself, or your out of town guests.
Located: 445 Main St, Highlands, NC
Parking: Valet/shuttle service provided
Food and Beverage: Onsite only
Event Spaces: Outdoor, The Farm
Capacity: Up to 270
Perk: Complimentary bridal suite
In the heart of Asheville is 13,000 square feet of vintage, French cottage-style wedding venue goodness at The Venue.
The lower lever, The Market, is an open space ready for you to design your dream day for up to 300 of your closest friends and family. Upstairs is the Mezzanine, the perfect spot for your cocktail hour, and it has a balcony, which is fabulous for your reception.
There is a great getting ready area that is filled with natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide guests with outstanding views of the city and a balcony that overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountains. They have fantastic cuisine options to fit your style from menus featuring American, Italian, French, Latin American, and even Caribbean dishes.
The excellent and attentive staff is on hand to serve your guests and plan your day from consultation right up to the last call at the bar.
Location: 21 North Market Street, Asheville, NC
Parking: Public parking, metered spaces, and small lots close to the venue
Event Spaces: The Market, The Mezzanine
Capacity: Up to 350+
Food and Beverage: Onsite
Perk: Downtown location, close to amenities/hotels/tourism
Contact: marta@ashevillevenue.com
The quintessential blend of rugged and rustic elegance, this open-air pavilion set in a vineyard allows couples to celebrate their union set in natural beauty.
Five unique ceremony sites, The Shade Tree Garden Lawn complete with a wood arbor, The Lodge Patio View, The Honey Cottage Stone Patio, and the Flower Gardens & Orchard View, provide Blue Ridge Mountain views and surrounded guests in a canopy of trees and greenery.
The Dunkard Barn Lodge is a carefully restored vintage wood masterpiece offering five en suite bedrooms and an expansive patio ideal for getting ready or staying the night. The wedding party will feel like royalty getting ready in the Honeymoon Cottage, which can also host the ceremony on the lawn.
The Event Pavilion is an open-air wedding venue that is a beautiful canvas of warm wood and fantastic mountain views to create your reception vision. Edison lights, wrought iron chandeliers, and family-style tables make it feel warm, inviting, and ruggedly elegant.
Located: 10 Vineyard Lane, Sylva, NC 28779
Parking: Onsite
Food and Beverage: Preferred vendor list
Event Spaces: Multiple outdoor locations, open-air pavilion
Capacity: up to 250
Perk: The Dunkard Barn Lodge offers luxury suites for onsite accommodations
Contact: Info@TheVineyardsatBettysCreek.com
Vintage-style mansion built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Elegance and grandeur are at each of the nine different venues at this French Renaissance chateau. Couples can choose from several outdoor locations such as the Biltmore House & Gardens, Cedric’s Garden, or the Diana, where the views are just killer. The private estate was just voted the most beautiful home in all of the United States.
The Conservatory couples the views with a stunning glass roof. Guests can escape to rustic Southern-charm at the Lioncrest, built as a barn in 1930 and boasting a Veranda and a romantic Ballroom. Hosting your cocktail hour at the newest location, The Amherst, gives family and friends a perfect change of scenery.
The Antler Hill Barn overlooks the French Border River and is home to two courtyards perfect for a ceremony or after-party. An all-inclusive location, The Inn on Biltmore Estate is a four-star, four-diamond offering couples another five venues and the option to stay in their luxury suites. The architecture and design of the gardens whisk you away with old-world romance.
Location: One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803
Event Spaces: Biltmore House & Gardens, Cedric’s Garden, Lioncrest, The Amherst, Antler Hill Barn
Capacity: 400
Parking: Onsite Parking
Food and Beverage: Professional onsite catering
Perk: Historic museum, indoor, outdoor venues, and scenic views
Contact: weddings@biltmore.com
The Crest feels like a private resort tucked away in the mountains just four miles from downtown Nashville. The Crest is an excellent choice for people with an extensive guest list; it can accommodate up to 320 guests in The Main Hall and as many as 600 in their Pavillion.
The property is gorgeous and has west-facing mountain views if you want to get married outdoors on their deck with seating for 200. The bar and lounge have vaulted ceilings and a grand stone fireplace with a great rustic ambiance for smaller events or cocktail reception.
The Main Hall has 84 feet of windows overlooking the mountains and is where guests are seated for dinner, and the dancing events can happen. The decor is both upscale but adds in some charm with Edison light chandeliers.
They also have a mezzanine which can be used as an alternate indoor location for ceremonies or an overflow seating area or for a place for kids to play games during the reception. They include this space with the rental fee, which is really nice!
The Crest Pavilion has a beautifully maintained lawn area that can seat up to 365 and a huge outdoor Rock Terrace with fireplaces and seating to enjoy the views. The indoor pavilion is over 7,000 square feet and is entirely glass-encased, with mountain views. The ceiling is impressive at night, as they have fully installed twinkle lights, so it feels like you are under the stars.
They also have a charming gazebo on-site nestled in a natural amphitheater with great views of downtown and Grove Park. So many different locations on one property make the Crest a great choice!
Located: 22 Celebration Place, Asheville NC 28806
Parking: Yes and Handicapped accessible
Food and Beverage: M7 Event Solutions
Event Spaces: Main Hall, Mezzanine, Media Room, Pavilion, Gazebo
Capacity: 230 seated in the main hall, 365 theatre style, long tables 150-200 guests
Perk: Responsive staff, Mezzanine available for no extra charge
Contact: (828) 7658-1390 or contact here
Once a historic mill, the Providence Cotton Mill is now an amazing open-air pavilion perfect for hosting your North Carolina wedding.
The old-world charm of the arched brick façade gives it a rugged, industrial yet romantic vibe, and the dozens of arched windows allow in tons of light while providing guests inside outstanding views. Nestled between running creeks and a plush forest, this 10,000 square foot hall has an open plan perfect for a large dance floor for your reception underneath a soaring 30 ft ceiling.
Outdoor Edison lights hangover the patio, perfect for a cocktail hour or for guests to gather under the stars. Fabulous cement and antique brickwork textures add a hip-hop flair and provide unique backdrops for portraits and capturing those wedding details. Ceremonies can be held inside or on the front lawn, and there is a great bridal suite for getting ready and touch-ups during the day.
Located: 4137 Providence Mill Rd, Maiden, NC 28650
Parking: Onsite
Food and Beverage: Preferred vendor list
Event Spaces: The Mill
Capacity: 300+
Perks: Modern vibes with vintage touches
Contact: 828-461-7212 or contact here
Timber Hall is even more impressive than it sounds. Constructed from logs harvested and milled right there on the 85-acre farm, this 3,000 square foot, open-air space features a vaulted ceiling full of open beams and 18 candle chandeliers that rain down romance.
Guests can mingle on the 1,200 square foot porch taking in gorgeous views of the garden. Dance the night away in this beautiful barn brimming with warm wood, fabulous natural light. It is an elegant space that can accommodate a large dance floor.
Ceremonies can be held in the Pergola, a 36’x52’ hand-built pergola, or our 40’x45’ pavilion, each equipped with audio and sound abilities, while offering your wedding party and guests some shelter from the elements. Stand in the natural beauty of North Carolina and say “I do” without worrying too much about the weather.
Located: 45 Timber Hall Events Lane, Leicester, NC
Parking: Shuttle service
Food and Beverage: Preferred vendor list
Event Spaces: The Hall, outdoor gardens
Capacity: up to 150
Perk: 20 min from Asheville, close to amenities
Contact: (828) 777-5089
If you’ve dreamed of a wedding with a Llama, look no further than Claxton Farm. Not only can you meet the personable Chocolate Chip the Llama, but Claxton is also home to Hereford cattle, miniature horses, and even a camel or two.
This beautiful farm in Asheville is a working farm and is visually stunning and can host anywhere from intimate weddings of 10 to over 150 guests. It’s also a pet-friendly location if you want your best friend to be in your wedding; all you need is a leash and someone on clean-up duty.
The Special Event Barn has vaulted ceilings, a grand stone fireplace, and an outdoor area for guests to mingle under a covered terrace. The expansive lawn is the perfect place for a ceremony; it’s easy for guests to get to and has gorgeous views of the mountains.
The M7 Event Solutions Staff runs the farm’s events, and they are pros at what they do! They’ll help you with every detail before, during, and after.
Located: 288 Upper Flat Creek Farm, Weaverville NC
Parking: Yes and Handicapped accessible
Food and Beverage: M7 Event Solutions
Event Spaces: Special Events Barn, Lawn
Capacity: up to 150 seated in Barn
Perk: Lots of parking, responsive staff
Contact: (828) 7658-1390 or contact here
Sophisticated, shabby-chic, and picturesque are just a few of the ways to describe Chestnut Ridge.
This all-white barn is surrounded by fantastic mountain vistas, old-growth greenery, and inside offers family-style tables washed in white and loads of available light. Professional wedding planners have curated a light, airy space that feels romantic and hip in a classically beautiful setting.
They even offer Southern Skeet Shooting as a fun, unique bonus for your wedding party! Couples can hold their ceremony outside and yet be safe from the elements with the ceremony pavilion. The awesome uncovered patio has fire pits and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an excellent place for the after-party, the coveted skeet shooting, or even lawn games.
It’s just a beautiful property that you should definitely consider if you’re looking for various things to do with your guests and wedding party to make a fun weekend of your wedding.
Location: 633 Turnpike Road, Canton, NC
Parking: Onsite
Capacity: Up to 250
Event Spaces: Indoor/outdoor, ceremony pavilion
Food and Beverage: Preferred vendor list provided
Perk: Packages offering southern skeet shooting
Contact: Chestnut Ridge Events
Planning a wedding can be a lot of labor, and it’s great when you can take some of the guesswork out of the equation.
Working with seasoned, onsite planning professionals in settings that are naturally stunning can help ensure that yours is a truly magical and memorable day. North Carolina has some of the prettiest wedding venues in the country!
If you want to know more, feel free to reach out, and we can talk more about your wedding day vision and the kind of venue which will help tell your story the best. You can also email: info@michaelfreas.com
