11 of Asheville's Best Wedding Venues

Fab Features: 50-acre lush woodland resort just 12 minutes north of Asheville • creekside ceremonies beneath a canopy of walnut trees, or something more intimate in the dreamy treehouse • guests can rent one of 10 restored 1950s campers and spend the weekend hiking, exploring, or lounging in the hammocks

Fab Features: charming family-run "micro retreat" surrounded by unspoiled woodlands • 28 acres of photo-worthy spots, including a lake, babbling creek, shady pastures, and beautifully rustic log outbuildings • 10 guests can relax all weekend in the stylish, woodsy Kingfisher Cabin

Fab Features: the beautiful & timeless timber framed event hall opens onto an acre of landscaped grounds, Japanese gardens, and seasonal blooms • the light-flooded interior boasts massive windows, warm wood beams, and a gracious wraparound porch • snap stunning photos among the year-round beauty of the exquisite gardens

Fab Features: stunning historic setting in the mountains of western North Carolina • the 1870s barn and charming Wedding Square are tucked among the historic cabins, mature trees, and glowing bistro lights • intimate weddings are lovely in the fragrant flower garden, beside the bubbling waterfall, or in the pretty Granary with its adjacent Terrace

Fab Features: European-style resort with dramatic mountain vistas • event spaces include an all-white wedding garden, an apple orchard, and a rustic trout pond with fountain and bridal bridge • the Orchard House is designed with a soaring pine wood ceiling and massive glass doors that open to lush English-style gardens

Fab Features: serene, private village situated on 54 lush acres adjacent to the national forest • romantic ceremonies in an arbor or a garden, on a covered bridge, beside a creek, or in an open-air pavilion • cozy on-site accommodations for 90 in the main house, studio, and cottages

Fab Features: spacious 160-year-old warehouse on Hickory City Walk in the heart of downtown • charming industrial details like vintage brick and exposed wooden beams offset by elegant crystal chandeliers and chic lounge furniture • delectable in-house catering serves all tastes, with options ranging from multi-course feasts to house-smoked barbecue to gourmet pizza and taco bars

Fab Features: impressive replica of a traditional Scottish border castle • 30-inch stone walls, multiple terraces and balconies, and an iconic turret, all surrounded by 62 acres of pristine woodland • spend your wedding night in the dreamy castle itself, while your loved ones will be nestled in right nearby at Bear Lake Reserve

Fab Features: rustic farmstead nestled on Highlands/Cashiers Plateau overlooking Lake Glenville • picture-perfect options include a hilltop pergola, featuring panoramic views of the lake and hills, and the Chimney Pond Meadow, which is surrounded by neat rows of Christmas trees • the stylish barn is adorned with Tuscan lights, globe chandeliers, farm tables, and Chiavari chairs fill the interior of the Sawyer Family Farmstead Pavilion

Fab Features: gorgeous 250-room French Renaissance Chateau and former family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt • variety of event spaces from the charming inn to the rustic barn to the lavish gardens • packages include a selected menu, 4-hr open bar, customized wedding cake, champagne toast, and a complimentary overnight stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate for the bride and groom

Fab Features: family-run mountain vineyard just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville • the property boasts 360-degree Appalachian panoramas • ceremonies beneath the lovely wooden pergola or against a vineyard backdrop

Venue: Nuptials for Nature | SAHC Community Farm