18 North Carolina Venues For Your Destination Wedding
For the ultimate destination wedding, North Carolina is the perfect place to spend your special celebration. The mountain landscapes and ocean views make for unforgettable events with absolutely stunning backdrops. Whether you’re dreaming of saying ‘I do’ with your toes in the sand or surrounded by lush greenery, we’ve got the ideal venue to match your vision here.
ASHEVILLE / MOUNTAINS
ASHEVILLE / MOUNTAINS
Flat Mountain Farm
Highlands, NC
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Castle Ladyhawke
Tuckasegee, NC
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Nantahala Weddings & Events
Topton, NC
Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake among the Smoky Mountains • nature is your altar at the Chapel in the Sky, perched at 3,500 feet • cozy tiny homes offer overnight lodging for up to 14 people for weekend-long soirees (plus, no end times!)
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$

Twickenham House & Hall
Jefferson, NC
Fab Features: impressive English-inspired brick manor perched at a 4,600 foot elevation with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views • say your vows on a stone patio nestled into the hilltop, with a 360-degree panorama as your dramatic backdrop • dine and dance on the expansive grounds or in the romantic hall, which boasts an enormous fireplace and beautiful tiered candelabra chandeliers
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

Hawkesdene
Andrews, North Carolina
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Engadine Inn
Candler, NC
Fab Features: 12-acre retreat comprised of a historic Bed & Breakfast and spacious cabins • choose to exchange vows in front of the Holland Mountain range or an ancient white oak tree that face west, perfect for a dramatic sunset ceremony • elopement and small wedding packages available for a more intimate affair
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$

Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska, NC
Fab Features: beloved, 100 year old spiritual retreat with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains • gorgeous venues include the grand lakeside Colonnade, the Inspiration Point overlook, and the historic stone chapel • on-site activities include dining, walking trails, gardens, kayaking and lake cruises on the 200-acre Lake Junaluska
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Bear Lake Heaven
Tuckasegee, NC
Fab Features: stunning 80-acre estate that's part vacation rental, part personal resort • say "I do" on the edge of pristine Bear Lake, followed by mingling on the lawn and a dinner served on the home’s wraparound deck • use of the comfy, sophisticated property (with room for 12 overnight guests) is yours all weekend long
Catering: BYOPrice: $$ • $$$

Hidden River Events
Swannanoa, NC
Fab Features: gorgeous farmland venue nestled along the banks of the Swannanoa River with Panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains • Say ‘I do’ in the lush Perennial Garden or under the Old Sycamore Tree with views of the bell tower • dance the night away in the huge reception tent and enjoy the award-winning, farm-to-table catering
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

JuneBug Retro Resort
Weaverville, NC
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
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$

The Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, NC
Fab Features: a luxury hotel venue set amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains • say ‘I do’ from the Mountain View Terrace with views if sweeping vistas as your backdrop • celebrate with the many offered accommodations and activities including the relaxing spa services
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure
Lake Lure, NC
Fab Features: idyllic lakeside retreat • beachside ceremonies followed by receptions on the Lakeview Terrace • guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, golf, and luxe on-site spa services
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Chetola Resort and Spa
Blowing Rock, NC
Fab Features: expansive resort tucked among serene woodlands walking distance from beautiful Blowing Rock, NC • indoor and outdoor event spaces that include lakefront tents, lush lawns, open hillside pastures, and elegant ballrooms • incredible Blue Ridge Mountain views from every site
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Emerald Ridge Farm
Weaverville, NC
Fab Features: historic farm only 12 minutes from Asheville but secluded among acres of pastoral meadows, oaks, and rolling hills • ceremonies set against the mountains with receptions in the classic red barn or under the stars on the expansive deck • cozy lodgings in the modern farmhouse
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

WINSTON-SALEM
WINSTON-SALEM
The Kinsleeshop Farm
Statesville, NC
Fab Features: beautifully restored white barn with soaring ceilings, natural wood shiplap, and 19th-century stained glass windows • additional barns on the property include the Bro Barn, for wedding party prep and lounging and the Fishing Shack for catch & release fishing • weekend-long packages complete with cozy lodging for 6 in a historic farmhouse
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
Bansen Farms
Gastonia, NC
Fab Features: dance under the stars on a classic checkered dance floor, surrounded by quiet woods, tall grass fields, and thousands of glowing bistro lights • boho-style barn boasting white shiplap walls and iron-framed windows • charming 60-year-old Farmhouse boasts modern amenities and cozy accommodations for seven
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
OUTER BANKS
OUTER BANKS
White Doe Inn
Manteo, NC
Fab Features: a historic and picturesque inn located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina • choose between the Inn’s lush gardens or one of the beautiful nearby beaches for your ceremony • find exactly what you’re looking for with their assortment of wedding packages
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Filed under Destination, Wedding Venues / Locations, North Carolina, Asheville / Mountains, Outer Banks, Wilmington / Jacksonville, Winston-Salem
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