9 North Carolina Wedding Venues for the Adventurous Couple

Want your North Carolina wedding to be an experience rather than just an event? These gorgeous venues offer all the traditional elements you’ll need for your celebration—along with some fabulous (and fun!) amenities. Think endless outdoor activities, plush accommodations, sensational spa services, and more. So whether you want to be pampered poolside at a luxurious mountain lodge, zipline over whitewater rapids, camp beneath the stars at a forested retreat, or host a fun-filled lakeside affair, check out these pretty places that will keep you and your guests entertained all weekend long!


Nantahala Weddings & Events

Topton, NC

Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake nestled within the Great Smoky Mountains • nature is your altar at the Chapel in the Sky (it's also a great spot for a pre-wedding yoga session!) • cozy tiny homes offer lodging for 18 for multi-day soirees—adventure highlights include whitewater rafting, ziplining, kayaking, fly-fishing, ATV exploring, scenic railway touring, and more!

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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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, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Dam, NC

Fab Features: year-round beauty at this cozy resort nestled along the Fontana reservoir in the Nantahala National Forest • plenty of indoor & outdoor options, from a sweet traditional chapel to a sprawling lawn, led by a fab events team • on-site lodging boasts a private marina and 238 miles of shoreline

Catering: In-house
Price: $
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Earthshine Lodge

Lake Toxaway, NC

Fab Features: gorgeous alpine getaway with sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views and a rustic, welcoming vibe • cozy log cabin-inspired Lodge • rentals include access to the property's sprawling 76-acre grounds, plus overnight accommodations for 18 in the Lodge and the romantic A-frame Sunrise Cottage

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Castle Ladyhawke

Tuckasegee, NC

Fab Features: an 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-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Nuptials for Nature | SAHC Community Farm

Alexander, NC

Fab Features: historic farm nestled among the hills, boasting dramatic views of Mt. Pisgah and the Newfound Mountains • exchange vows among wildflowers beneath an ancient oak, followed by a lovely indoor/outdoor reception • weekend packages include a 2-night stay for seven in the exquisitely remodeled farmhouse

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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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-house
Price: $ • $$
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Sky Retreat

Purlear, NC

Fab Features: scenic adventure retreat •the ground boast the expansive lawn with panoramic vistas, the covered veranda, the Grand Hall, and a waterfall garden • activities range from paragliding to ballroom dancing

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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