If you’re looking for a unique North Carolina wedding venue you are in the right place. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the 6 Best North Carolina Wedding Venues in the Mountains.
Not only are these wedding venues unique, but they are also some of the best wedding venues in North Carolina. We have poured through hundreds of reviews for each wedding venue listed and we’ve only included the best. You will find the Instagram profile, website and review links for each unique wedding venue listed. You will also find a few photos from some amazingly talented North Carolina wedding photographers. You can click on their full venue blog links below each gallery to see more photos of each wedding venue in North Carolina.
6 Best North Carolina Wedding Venues in the Mountains
1.) Chestnut Ridge
North Carolina Mountain Wedding Venue
Unique Wedding Venue Features:
- North Carolina Mountain Wedding Venue.
- Covered pavilion ceremony space overlooking the mountains.
- Reception space with bright white walls and natural light streaming in.
- All-Inclusive wedding venue meaning everything can be conducted on site (getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception).
- Spectacular views for a dreamy sunset photo session.
- Outdoor patio area with fire-pits and gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- A la carte options like fireworks display and on-site skeet shooting.
- Website: North Carolina Mountain Wedding Venue | Chestnut Ridge
- Check out more Chestnut Ridge wedding photos and reviews from The Knot and Wedding Wire.
“We wish we could give Chestnut Ridge more than 5 stars. From the moment we got engaged we knew we wanted to get married in the Asheville area. We researched venues and Chestnut Ridge was the first on our list. As soon as we pulled up to the venue, we knew this would be the place we would get married.
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Chestnut Ridge Wedding Photos
Chestnut Ridge wedding photos provided by Amber Hatley Photography Check out her full Chestnut Ridge wedding blog for more photos.
2.) The Magnolia Venue
Smoky Mountain Wedding Venue
If you’re looking for a Smokey Mountain wedding location look no further than The Magnolia wedding venue. This Smokey mountain wedding venue has an amazing ceremony location with panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Technically this wedding venue resides in Tennessee but we couldn’t resist adding it to our list. Also check out their new Trillium Wedding Venue for another Smoky Mountain wedding venue option.
Unique Wedding Venue Features:
- Smoky Mountain Wedding Venue
- Stunning outdoor ceremony space overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains.
- Rustic indoor event space for reception.
- Covered pavilion and outdoor patio for cocktail hour
- Bridal suite with private deck.
- Save money with the ability to bring your own alcohol.
- All-Inclusive wedding venue near Asheville meaning everything can be conducted on site (getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception).
- Website: The Magnolia Venue: Smoky Mountain Wedding Venue
- Check out more Magnolia Venue wedding photos and reviews from The Knot and Wedding Wire.
“Our experience with The Magnolia Venue was simply amazing. Everyone was so helpful and accommodating and our guests were blown away with the views!”
The Magnolia Venue Wedding Photos
The Magnolia Venue wedding photos provided by JoPhoto: Smoky Mountain Wedding Photographers Check out their full Smoky Mountains Wedding at The Magnolia blog for more photos.
3.) The Ridge
Mountain Wedding Venues Near Asheville
Unique Wedding Venue Features:
- Asheville NC Mountain Wedding Venue.
- Outdoor ceremony space with mountain views.
- Elegant indoor reception space with European villa vibes.
- Stunning grounds with mountain views for amazing photos.
- All-Inclusive wedding venue near Asheville meaning everything can be conducted on site (rehearsal, getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception).
- Website: The Ridge Wedding Venue Asheville
- Check out more The Ridge wedding photos reviews from The Knot and Wedding Wire.
“I researched wedding venues across the world (literally) for about 9 months and fell in love with the Ridge. I could not be happier with my decision. My guests were floored upon arrival and still can’t stop talking about how beautiful the reception was. No detail is spared with respect to furniture, decor, and service in the Ridge. ”
The Ridge Wedding Photos
The Ridge wedding photos provided by Anastasiia Photography: Asheville Wedding Photographer Check out her full The Ridge Wedding blog for more photos.
More Mountain wedding venues in North Carolina
4.) The Willow House and Social Barn
Barn Wedding venue Near Asheville
Unique Wedding Venue Features:
- Rustic and Chic Barn Wedding Venues near Asheville
- Make it a wedding weekend! Have all your guests stay onsite and join for the day before festivities!
- Rustic indoor event space for reception.
- Stunning grounds for photos with a creek, waterfall and beautiful mountain views.
- All-Inclusive wedding venue near Asheville meaning everything can be conducted on site (rehearsal, getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception).
- Website: Willow House Social Barn – WNC Wedding Venue
- Check out more Willow House wedding reviews and photos from The Knot and Wedding Wire.
“Willow House & Social Barn was an absolutely perfect setting for our wedding weekend. It was beautiful, elegant, and serene, and our guests were comfortably accommodated in both the main house and the cabins on the property (not to mention the multiple Airbnbs and hotels in the area).
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The Willow House Wedding Photos
The Willow House wedding photos provided by Lisa Marshall Photography Check out her full Willow House wedding blog for more photos.
5.) The Vineyard at 37 High Holly
Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Venue
Unique Wedding Venue Features:
- Vineyard NC Wedding Venue in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Make it a wedding weekend with lodging for 64 guests so they can join in the day before activities.
- Open-air rustic pavilion for reception.
- Outdoor ceremony location overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains
- All-Inclusive NC wedding venue meaning everything can be conducted on site (rehearsal, getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception).
- Website: The Vineyard at 37 High Holly
- Check out more 5-star Blumen Gardens wedding reviews from The Knot and Wedding Wire.
“Our guests still talk about how beautiful the Vineyard was to this day. I would highly recommend The Vineyard at 37 High Holly for your special day. My husband and I were extremely happy with our choice of venue. ”
6.) Castle Ladyhawke
Wedding Venues Asheville Area
Unique Wedding Venue Features:
- Castle Wedding Venue near Asheville NC
- Beautiful outdoor ceremony location overlooking the mountains.
- Website: Castle Ladyhawke
- Check out more 5-star Castle Ladyhawke reviews from The Knot and Wedding Wire.
“Wherever you go in the Castle, mountain views are spectacular!…We’ve been filming weddings for many years and I just simply can’t compare any other venue in North Carolina to Castle Ladyhawk. So beautiful and welcoming the Castle is. It’s a rare find!”
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