18 North Carolina Venues For Your Destination Wedding

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: 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: 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!)

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venue: The Historic Wakefield Barn